What training are you doing/have you done today? (Vol.3)

[Chicken_Satay]

Was too tired and hungry immediately after work this evening so I had dinner then fell asleep for about half an hour. Played GTA V online and then got a bit fed up so headed out for a run just before 9pm.

Was feeling good, averaging under 4 min/km for the first 5k. Pace started to drop off a bit by the end of the 6th km so rather than push it too much, I wound it down and finished up with 8.6km and an average pace of 4:03/km. Will work on the running fitness a bit more and then I should be good for a sub 40min 10k again like last summer.

The difficulty I have is that I like doing too many sports meaning that I can never quite focus enough on running to really get the times down. It's all about enjoyment though and I like the variety of running, road cycling, mountain biking, weights, and inline skating. Certainly keeps me busy!

[Prof Prolapse]

Decent times there... I'm not sure I could ever do a sub 40" 10K and I think I'm reasonably fit bloke. I run 10K in just over 50", I know that's modest at best, but the idea that someone has done that same distance with ten whole minutes to spare is bloody impressive.

It's like when the bloke on here lifts a large motorcycle worth of weight off the floor (with such humility he apologises for his form).

Shows us what lazy s the rest of us are. Well, I am anyway.

[elvismiggell]

Prof Prolapse said:

Decent times there... I'm not sure I could ever do a sub 40" 10K and I think I'm reasonably fit bloke. I run 10K in just over 50", I know that's modest at best, but the idea that someone has done that same distance with ten whole minutes to spare is bloody impressive.

It's like when the bloke on here lifts a large motorcycle worth of weight off the floor (with such humility he apologises for his form).

Shows us what lazy s the rest of us are. Well, I am anyway.

I'm with you, my 10K PB is 50:30, I can MAYBE see me dipping under 50 minutes, but taking 10 minutes off that?! Heck no!

[Chicken_Satay]

Prof Prolapse said:

Decent times there... I'm not sure I could ever do a sub 40" 10K and I think I'm reasonably fit bloke. I run 10K in just over 50", I know that's modest at best, but the idea that someone has done that same distance with ten whole minutes to spare is bloody impressive.

It's like when the bloke on here lifts a large motorcycle worth of weight off the floor (with such humility he apologises for his form).

Shows us what lazy s the rest of us are. Well, I am anyway.

Although training helps, I think genetics and an individual's suitability for his/her chosen sport plays a huge part. E.g. Usain Bolt may be the fastest person in the world over 100m, but with the right amount of training, could he beat Mo Farah in a 5k race? No.

[Animal]

Short lunchtime walk with the Mrs round Epping Forest to watch the deer; will try going for a run tonight.

[Chicken_Satay]

Animal said:

will try going for a run tonight.

Ok, let us know how you get on.

[Prof Prolapse]

Chicken_Satay said:

Although training helps, I think genetics and an individual's suitability for his/her chosen sport plays a huge part. E.g. Usain Bolt may be the fastest person in the world over 100m, but with the right amount of training, could he beat Mo Farah in a 5k race? No.

Athletes are all at extremes of body types these days though. Back in the 50's, most athletes were average height and build and did a bit of everything. Now we've scoured the globe to find extremes, then find the sport or event for them to use it for their advantage. The best one is being over 7 foot tall in the USA gives you a 17% of playing in the NBA. It's insane.

It's all about what you enjoy and being healthy though isn't it? There's always someone better than you after all...

Oh and not looking like a binbag full of yoghurt. That's increasingly important to me as I get older I find.

[ORD]

I ran a 45 min 10k the first time I ever ran more than 5k and with only 2 weeks of training. I was probably reasonably gifted for endurance. But I hate running, so I’ve only ever run 2 10ks and probably run less than 100k in total in my adult life!

[giblet]

I’m useless at running. First 10k I did I finished in 1h23m45seconds which I found amusing. Second one was 1h22m11seconds, that was back in 2018, decided to not bother again after that.

I’m 14kg lighter now though, might try a 5k and see how I get on

[mcelliott]

Many years ago when I was a skinny cardio guy I ran a 17 minute 5k and a 38 minute 10k, lots of cycling gave me a huge engine, running just gave me sore joints, the last running race I did was when I competed in a Murph Challenge, I was substantially heavier!!

[TheJimi]

Another running hater here. The only running I enjoy is sprints.

Otherwise, I'll choose anything over running.

[popeyewhite]

10k not my distance, managed about 50 minutes and it nearly killed me. Half marathon more my stride, just under 1.30 was enough to beat quite a few club runners. My 10 miles was quick-ish as well. Not run for 7 years now.

[TheJimi]

anonymous said:

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We're all different, dude.

I've never experienced what you're describing when running.

I have experienced it up the mountains and climbing, for example, even cycling.

Running tho? Not so much.

[ORD]

TheJimi said:

We're all different, dude.

I've never experienced what you're describing when running.

I have experienced it up the mountains and climbing, for example, even cycling.

Running tho? Not so much.

Same here. It feels uncomfortable. That’s about it. And it has always made my feet and joints hurt, irrespective of how much I weigh.

[Animal]

Chicken_Satay said:

Animal said:

will try going for a run tonight.

Ok, let us know how you get on.

It was too cold, and I was a wuss, so did a HIT workout in the living room instead! If I get the time today I'll go for a lunchtime run.

[popeyewhite]

anonymous said:

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The runner's high is fantastic. I remember the feeling of calm and mental clarity lasted for many hours after a run. Endorphins are great after weights, but the clarity and calm isn't there. Running is freedom in a way no other training can be...I used to feel like I was flying at times However no other sport results in so many injuries and so much exhaustion IMO.

[Animal]

popeyewhite said:

anonymous said:

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The runner's high is fantastic. I remember the feeling of calm and mental clarity lasted for many hours after a run. Endorphins are great after weights, but the clarity and calm isn't there. Running is freedom in a way no other training can be...I used to feel like I was flying at times However no other sport results in so many injuries and so much exhaustion IMO.

I don't think I'm running hard enough to get to this point, I just feel pooped!

[popeyewhite]

Animal said:

popeyewhite said:

anonymous said:

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The runner's high is fantastic. I remember the feeling of calm and mental clarity lasted for many hours after a run. Endorphins are great after weights, but the clarity and calm isn't there. Running is freedom in a way no other training can be...I used to feel like I was flying at times However no other sport results in so many injuries and so much exhaustion IMO.

I don't think I'm running hard enough to get to this point, I just feel pooped!

yeah to hit that state of mind you really need to go over 40 minutes. I've forgotten the exact mechanism but neurotransmitters such as endocannabinoids are released (endorphins don't cross the blood/brain barrier).

[ORD]

I dont get a high from any kind of exercise. I just feel like crap if I dont do it!

[popeyewhite]

Prof Prolapse said:

Endorphins are made in the brain.

They're made in the pituitary gland mainly, then released in the body. The release of endorphins stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine (endocannabinoid), which crosses the blood/brain barrier, and results in the primary feeling of mental well-being after a run.