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I would say that I'm a reasonably fit 35 year old, but coupled with not too intense, weight training, I've decided to start jogging as well as playing 5 a side football on a Wednesday and 11 a side on Saturdays. It's not so much a New Years resolution but more a way of just cranking up my general fitness a notch or two. I did 4 miles on Monday and 4 miles again last night. My time on the Monday jog was 30m26s, and last night 29m24s, so I'm getting faster! Interestingly, I've rather enjoyed the runs (oooh er)despite the fact that it's been bloody cold!
For those of you that are of the "fitness" persuasion, I'd be interested to know, what other PHer's are getting for running similar distances?
For those of you that are of the "fitness" persuasion, I'd be interested to know, what other PHer's are getting for running similar distances?
I usually run at about that pace, 8 mph, either for 4, 8 or 12 miles.
What I have noticed is that if I ramp the speed up much above 8mph I start to get injuries in my feet, shins etc. I think this is due to the longer stride need to increase speed causing progressively harder impact with the ground.
That's a good pace though mate
What I have noticed is that if I ramp the speed up much above 8mph I start to get injuries in my feet, shins etc. I think this is due to the longer stride need to increase speed causing progressively harder impact with the ground.
That's a good pace though mate
Not really sure what my time for 4 miles is, I tend to go for more like 6-8 miles. Could probably do 4 in 33mins or so? I'm really not very fast.
December was the usual, flu-alcohol-christmas cake-chocolate disaster though so when I start running again on saturday it's going to hurt bad...
December was the usual, flu-alcohol-christmas cake-chocolate disaster though so when I start running again on saturday it's going to hurt bad...
Timmy30 said:
I usually run at about that pace, 8 mph, either for 4, 8 or 12 miles.
What I have noticed is that if I ramp the speed up much above 8mph I start to get injuries in my feet, shins etc. I think this is due to the longer stride need to increase speed causing progressively harder impact with the ground.
That's a good pace though mate
Now I know that 8 or 12 miles is definitely outside of my capabilities (at the moment), but I'm pleased to know that I'm not extraordinarily slow...running that is.
anniesdad said:
Now I know that 8 or 12 miles is definitely outside of my capabilities (at the moment), but I'm pleased to know that I'm not extraordinarily slow...running that is.
I was trying to raise my speed a year or two back...it achieved nothing just injuries, so I decided to go for length instead.
Much better for burning calories and general fitness to run at 8mph for 1 hour than pelt along at 10mph for 20min
anniesdad said:
Now I know that 8 or 12 miles is definitely outside of my capabilities (at the moment), but I'm pleased to know that I'm not extraordinarily slow...running that is.
Nah, you're not slow at all. It's much much easier to add distance than add speed as well, you could go from 4 miles to 8 in a few weeks probably.
dieseljohn said:
Now I know that 8 or 12 miles is definitely outside of my capabilities (at the moment), but I'm pleased to know that I'm not extraordinarily slow...running that is.
Nah, you're not slow at all. It's much much easier to add distance than add speed as well, you could go from 4 miles to 8 in a few weeks probably.
8 miles..... 1000 calories..... job done and off down the pub to put it all back.
I did my first race before Christmas - 5K. I did a 7.30 minute pace (that equates to 23mins 57 secs). For distances of 4 miles upwards I would do an 8 minute pace.
I started running a year ago and was doing 10K twice a week until I put my back out. I am hoping to get back up to that level soon. I would expect to do a 10K in 54 - 56 minutes.
I am joing a local running club next week. This might be worth you considering as there is no better way to improve your pace than to train with experienced runners. It is also good from a social point of view too as they will have regular social events and organise races across the country and overseas too.
I wish you the best of success. It is so much better running outdoors than on a treadmill. If you haven't done so already, it is worth investing in some good trainers to avoid damage to joints and back.
I started running a year ago and was doing 10K twice a week until I put my back out. I am hoping to get back up to that level soon. I would expect to do a 10K in 54 - 56 minutes.
I am joing a local running club next week. This might be worth you considering as there is no better way to improve your pace than to train with experienced runners. It is also good from a social point of view too as they will have regular social events and organise races across the country and overseas too.
I wish you the best of success. It is so much better running outdoors than on a treadmill. If you haven't done so already, it is worth investing in some good trainers to avoid damage to joints and back.
Timmy30 said:
Now I know that 8 or 12 miles is definitely outside of my capabilities (at the moment), but I'm pleased to know that I'm not extraordinarily slow...running that is.
I was trying to raise my speed a year or two back...it achieved nothing just injuries, so I decided to go for length instead.
Much better for burning calories and general fitness to run at 8mph for 1 hour than pelt along at 10mph for 20min
I certainly won't be trying desperately to increase my speed, the timing is simply for fun and out of interest more than anything. I'd like very much, not to be "breathing out of my arse" as much when I complete the run, so if I can achieve this and keep the same times I'll be a happy camper. I certainly don't want to be picking up any injuries as this will have an impact on the footie, which is a definite no no. Can't miss me footie, Oh no.
Timmy30 said:
Now I know that 8 or 12 miles is definitely outside of my capabilities (at the moment), but I'm pleased to know that I'm not extraordinarily slow...running that is.
Nah, you're not slow at all. It's much much easier to add distance than add speed as well, you could go from 4 miles to 8 in a few weeks probably.
8 miles..... 1000 calories..... job done and off down the pub to put it all back.
Or collapse on the sofa, with a nice salad and a glass of semi-skimmed milk! The rock star lifestyle I lead....not!
Timmy30 said:
It is so much better running outdoors than on a treadmill.
Although don't you find that on a treadmill you can force your pace up in terms of speed, or use a gradient to build up stamina, before going back to the road?
Absolutely
, treadmills are boring as hell but they deffinately have advantages for training. I have routes for most reasonable distances but on a treadmill I can push myself untill the tank is on eomty without having to worry about a mile walk back to the car.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff