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Mont Blanc Marathon applications start today - This year, there is a draw for the marathon, half marathon and 80km:
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Well after years of running and keeping fit just wearing normal trainers i've finally got myself down to Asics and had them run their 'tests' no idea whether its a gimmick or not but they recommended these http://www.asics.co.uk/Shop/Running/GT-2000-2/p/00... so I bought them! will take them for a spin tonight.
Well that was a s
t session. I think it shows I'm still recovering from a minor cold or something (I'm still feeling quite tired, bit sniffly etc) as the plan was 4 laps of the "triangle" which should be 6.4 miles, followed by 4x200m off 30secs rest.
2-3 weeks ago I did 2xtriangle at 6:05/mile, 2mins rest, 1xtriangle at 5:54/mile then some 200m reps. Today.....I had to give up after 2 laps at 6:20/mile. I felt absolutely dreadful. Was no point in doing any more.
Hey ho. We all get them. Disappointed in myself but it happens from time to time.
t session. I think it shows I'm still recovering from a minor cold or something (I'm still feeling quite tired, bit sniffly etc) as the plan was 4 laps of the "triangle" which should be 6.4 miles, followed by 4x200m off 30secs rest.2-3 weeks ago I did 2xtriangle at 6:05/mile, 2mins rest, 1xtriangle at 5:54/mile then some 200m reps. Today.....I had to give up after 2 laps at 6:20/mile. I felt absolutely dreadful. Was no point in doing any more.
Hey ho. We all get them. Disappointed in myself but it happens from time to time.
Jimboka said:
Those shoes are £65 on sportsshoes.com..
£50 on start fitness. Although not current model if that matters.http://www.startfitness.co.uk/asics-gt-2000-runnin...
E65Ross said:
Well that was a st session. I think it shows I'm still recovering from a minor cold or something (I'm still feeling quite tired, bit sniffly etc) as the plan was 4 laps of the "triangle" which should be 6.4 miles, followed by 4x200m off 30secs rest.
2-3 weeks ago I did 2xtriangle at 6:05/mile, 2mins rest, 1xtriangle at 5:54/mile then some 200m reps. Today.....I had to give up after 2 laps at 6:20/mile. I felt absolutely dreadful. Was no point in doing any more.
Hey ho. We all get them. Disappointed in myself but it happens from time to time.
We all have those days...important not to be to hard on yourself.t session. I think it shows I'm still recovering from a minor cold or something (I'm still feeling quite tired, bit sniffly etc) as the plan was 4 laps of the "triangle" which should be 6.4 miles, followed by 4x200m off 30secs rest.2-3 weeks ago I did 2xtriangle at 6:05/mile, 2mins rest, 1xtriangle at 5:54/mile then some 200m reps. Today.....I had to give up after 2 laps at 6:20/mile. I felt absolutely dreadful. Was no point in doing any more.
Hey ho. We all get them. Disappointed in myself but it happens from time to time.
Edited by AndStilliRise on Thursday 16th October 11:45
AndStilliRise said:
We all have those days...important not to be to hard on yourself.
Indeed. I was meant to be training with my group next Saturday as I'm off work but WAY ahead of the "about 3 months" for my MRI scan I've just got a letter saying I've got an appointment next Saturday morning, which is clearly more important....so I'll do my session in the afternoon.Edited by AndStilliRise on Thursday 16th October 11:45
E65Ross said:
Indeed. I was meant to be training with my group next Saturday as I'm off work but WAY ahead of the "about 3 months" for my MRI scan I've just got a letter saying I've got an appointment next Saturday morning, which is clearly more important....so I'll do my session in the afternoon.
Take it easy. I am sure that once you are through your illness you will run better anyway, no need to heap on extra pressure with commitments to training.It may mean the rest of catch up and I get me 17m 5k before you, not that i am competitive or anything!
Edited by AndStilliRise on Thursday 16th October 16:39
On your non run days what other stuff do you do?
I'm returning to running and i'm a lot heavier this time ( near as damm it 14 stone and not built like a rugby player)
I've always been able to run, still can but slow, however i want to limit myself to 3 runs per week otherwise i'll just end up over doing it and getting injured.
So on my non run days i have the option of spin classes, body bump or just go to the gym and do some cardio and weights, what would be best to loose weight and help my running?
Initial thought's are weights/body pump might help with hills/making the back stronger whilst spinning would work leg muscles not used when running.
I'm returning to running and i'm a lot heavier this time ( near as damm it 14 stone and not built like a rugby player)
I've always been able to run, still can but slow, however i want to limit myself to 3 runs per week otherwise i'll just end up over doing it and getting injured.
So on my non run days i have the option of spin classes, body bump or just go to the gym and do some cardio and weights, what would be best to loose weight and help my running?
Initial thought's are weights/body pump might help with hills/making the back stronger whilst spinning would work leg muscles not used when running.
Ran the Great Birmingham Run for the 5th time yesterday, but rather than race it, I was helping the BBC to film the Inside Out presenter's first half marathon: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04lx11q/insi...
Skip to the last 10 minutes or so for my handy work!
Skip to the last 10 minutes or so for my handy work!
Cybertronian said:
Ran the Great Birmingham Run for the 5th time yesterday, but rather than race it, I was helping the BBC to film the Inside Out presenter's first half marathon: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04lx11q/insi...
Skip to the last 10 minutes or so for my handy work!
I ran past you - about a mile or so to go, having seen your picture on here before i was going to say hi - but "are you on Pistonheads" is a slightly odd thing to say to a random person 12 miles into a HM!! Skip to the last 10 minutes or so for my handy work!
i had a cold and took it easy - did 1.35 and a bit, my slowest ever time in Brum - next year i'll finally do it under 1.30 (4th time lucky)
I'm getting back into running properly and it feels so good!
35 miles last week and hopefully more this week-I'm aiming for 40 by the end of this month and then I'll hold it there till December and then add sessions in.
Although I'm avoiding sessions at the moment I've been running pretty hard on some club runs with the local club I've just joined. Because there's a wide range of abilities the faster guys tend to go off at the front and stop at certain points to allow the group to get back together which means it can get like a faartlek session with hard running and then a bit of a rest.
Today I put my foot down for the first time on one of the flatter stretches and felt really good!
I'm hoping for a productive winter!
35 miles last week and hopefully more this week-I'm aiming for 40 by the end of this month and then I'll hold it there till December and then add sessions in.
Although I'm avoiding sessions at the moment I've been running pretty hard on some club runs with the local club I've just joined. Because there's a wide range of abilities the faster guys tend to go off at the front and stop at certain points to allow the group to get back together which means it can get like a faartlek session with hard running and then a bit of a rest.
Today I put my foot down for the first time on one of the flatter stretches and felt really good!
I'm hoping for a productive winter!
esuuv said:
I ran past you - about a mile or so to go, having seen your picture on here before i was going to say hi - but "are you on Pistonheads" is a slightly odd thing to say to a random person 12 miles into a HM!!
i had a cold and took it easy - did 1.35 and a bit, my slowest ever time in Brum - next year i'll finally do it under 1.30 (4th time lucky)
You should have definitely came over to say "hi" - have had much stranger things said to me during races before!i had a cold and took it easy - did 1.35 and a bit, my slowest ever time in Brum - next year i'll finally do it under 1.30 (4th time lucky)
Yeah, I reckon I can make it under 90 minutes for next year's as well. 'Twas a bit warm and blustery on Sunday. Were you a victim of the dodgy timing if you started on the left? Quite a few people I know are reporting finishing times almost 2 minutes faster than their personal recorded time. They're also claiming them as PBs when clearly they shouldn't!
Hello!
Brand new to running, decided to get outside and do some form of exercise. Only been out for 4 runs, running 1.5-2 miles. Taking my time but loving it. Aim is to try a park run in the next few weeks.
My question is, what do I wear in the cold weather? I've a long sleeve top and a wind / water resistant jacket and shorts.
Thanks
Brand new to running, decided to get outside and do some form of exercise. Only been out for 4 runs, running 1.5-2 miles. Taking my time but loving it. Aim is to try a park run in the next few weeks.
My question is, what do I wear in the cold weather? I've a long sleeve top and a wind / water resistant jacket and shorts.
Thanks
cookie118 said:
I'm getting back into running properly and it feels so good!
35 miles last week and hopefully more this week-I'm aiming for 40 by the end of this month and then I'll hold it there till December and then add sessions in.
Although I'm avoiding sessions at the moment I've been running pretty hard on some club runs with the local club I've just joined. Because there's a wide range of abilities the faster guys tend to go off at the front and stop at certain points to allow the group to get back together which means it can get like a faartlek session with hard running and then a bit of a rest.
Today I put my foot down for the first time on one of the flatter stretches and felt really good!
I'm hoping for a productive winter!
Good to here it mate.35 miles last week and hopefully more this week-I'm aiming for 40 by the end of this month and then I'll hold it there till December and then add sessions in.
Although I'm avoiding sessions at the moment I've been running pretty hard on some club runs with the local club I've just joined. Because there's a wide range of abilities the faster guys tend to go off at the front and stop at certain points to allow the group to get back together which means it can get like a faartlek session with hard running and then a bit of a rest.
Today I put my foot down for the first time on one of the flatter stretches and felt really good!
I'm hoping for a productive winter!
I've been feeling rough and haven't done a decent session for 2 weeks now. Last weeks session was the failed disaster but I don't think it was an off-day. I've been feeling really tired lately. I'm wondering whether being sick every day is beginning to cause a vitamin B12 deficiency, which has tiredness as a most common symptom; it's quite common in those who vomit a lot. Got GP appointment later and have a few questions to ask, so I'll ask that as well. MRI scan Saturday.
I was meant to do a speed session this morning but just didn't feel up to it....I went to bed at 10pm last night, I woke up at 6am to be sick, went back to bed and didn't get up until 9:30, and I'm still tired. It's a joke. Oddly, I actually brought food up as well today; had breakfast at around 10am and was sick at about 10:45. Bit of a worry as it's pretty rare for me to bring food up with this condition....
Just seem to keep running into hurdles
Ciaran said:
Hello!
Brand new to running, decided to get outside and do some form of exercise. Only been out for 4 runs, running 1.5-2 miles. Taking my time but loving it. Aim is to try a park run in the next few weeks.
My question is, what do I wear in the cold weather? I've a long sleeve top and a wind / water resistant jacket and shorts.
Thanks
For me, I generally get warm after 10 mins.Brand new to running, decided to get outside and do some form of exercise. Only been out for 4 runs, running 1.5-2 miles. Taking my time but loving it. Aim is to try a park run in the next few weeks.
My question is, what do I wear in the cold weather? I've a long sleeve top and a wind / water resistant jacket and shorts.
Thanks
11 Degrees, short sleeves, shorts
9 Degrees, short sleeves, shorts
5 Degrees, long sleeve, shorts, gloves.
3 Degrees, long sleeve + short sleeve top, shorts, gloves, hat.
Hope this helps.
AndStilliRise said:
For me, I generally get warm after 10 mins.
11 Degrees, short sleeves, shorts
9 Degrees, short sleeves, shorts
5 Degrees, long sleeve, shorts, gloves.
3 Degrees, long sleeve + short sleeve top, shorts, gloves, hat.
Hope this helps.
Brilliant, thanks. Looks like I only need to invest in a hat and gloves.11 Degrees, short sleeves, shorts
9 Degrees, short sleeves, shorts
5 Degrees, long sleeve, shorts, gloves.
3 Degrees, long sleeve + short sleeve top, shorts, gloves, hat.
Hope this helps.
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