So..... running

[Jingo]

Don't get me wrong - running on times/speed is brilliant if you're at that level I just find it demoralising as it highlights how much slower I am in general to everyone else

My last 10k was 54 minutes Watch out for speed-demon Jingo

[lostkat]

Originally Posted by jmc41

I feel your pain with work Can I ask about your times (might be commiting a faux pas or something here?) I know you don't run for time but was looking at a local running group and they had recent race times up, the new club record was 35 minutes for a 10k. I'd be rounding about the half way point.

I don't mind talking about times. I always try to stick to a certain pace when I'm training because I do tempo runs, slow runs, speedwork etc. so I need to keep an eye on what I'm doing. I also have a 4.5 hr target for the marathon, so I need to be at a certain speed. With cross country, I really don't care how fast I am though. I just want to keep going. I run for me and am by no means fast, but I enjoy what I do and I'm never at the back so that keeps me happy

10k PB is currently 48:52, and I nearly threw up over the line because I'd done the last 2 miles sub 8 minute miles Half Marathon PB is 1:54:52 (08:46 min miles). My average training pace over 5-7 miles is around 8:20-8:50 min miles, although I'm slowing down at the moment because I'm marathon training. I did an 18.6 mile (30k) race the other week without my Garmin and ran to how I felt. I managed 2:50:22, which I was absoluely astonished with because I wasn't aiming to race it, just treat it as a LSR. If I could maintain that pace for the marathon, I'd be looking at sub-4hrs. It's unlikely though so I'm still setting my sights on 4.5hrs

My running club varies from the super dooper fast (<5 minute miles) to plodders, who are around 11-12 minute miles. Running clubs generally cater for a wide variety of speeds, unless they're one of the elite clubs. I used to go out with the slower group, but have recently moved up to the middle group

[Pickers]

I went out for a run this evening not expecting much, but ended up going for and hour and 40 mins. I never thought I'd see the day! Had a bit of fun too, went out in the sticks, then ran along a soft grass verge alongside a dual carriageway, and subsequently had to plough through branches and brambles. nothing like a bit of pain to make you fee alive! Tho I did spend the next hour running around with a bloodied arm.. whoops!!

11 miles and I was ready to drop... Though my breathing was fine, my legs were going to jelly. Its so nice to feel confident in my lungs again - I used to get out of puff far too easily for my age and build!
Good times!

[Jonny69]

Since it's quiet in the forum I thought I'd pitch in. Did a 5K around Guildford on Thursday last week and managed to bugger my knee. I think it was the hills because it hurts mainly when I walk down stairs or down a slope. Never mind, it's on the mend and I'll hopefully be back out in no time.

[Briggykins]

Originally Posted by lostkat

plodders, who are around 11-12 minute miles

Oi

[lostkat]

Originally Posted by Briggykins

Oi

Nothing wrong with plodding. I'm quite partial to it myself Plodding I find inoffensive... it's when people start calling me a jogger that I get annoyed

Sorry to hear about your knee Jonny. You're doing the right thing though. Rest rest rest

Did 18.3 miles on Sunday, finishing up at my parents' who gave me cheese on toast, cookies, a cuppa and ran me a bath. Cracking It's the Kilomathon this weekend, which is 26.2km (about 16.5 miles). I was dreading this distance when I entered it.. seems like a walk in the park now... only 16? hehe. Ashby 20 next weekend. Tough, hilly course and my first 20 miler... EEK!!

[Jonny69]

Had no idea you were doing distances like that. Hats off to yer!

[lostkat]

I ran the Kilomathon yesterday. 26.2km (16.3 miles) from Nottingham to Derby. Despite not feeling to great yesterday morning after a night of wine & bad food, I am incredibly chuffed with my result. 2h17m50s with an average pace of 08:31 min miles. Best of all, I came 218th out of a field of 1490 ladies. That's in the top 15%!!! Unlikely to ever do that well again. I don't think there were too many top athletes in the race yest, which helped my chances

My best mate who is insanely quick was 7th lady. She did it in 1hr47. AWESOME!!!!!!

And best of all? My badge looks like a Jim'll Fix It badge. All my childhood dreams have come true

[Jingo]

That's a great achievement Nice one Kate

[lostkat]

I have a 20 mile race tomorrow and feel slightly sick at the thought. It's only 1.4 miles further than I've ever ran before, but psychologically it's HUUUUUGE!!!!