So..... running - Page 91

Matblack · 13-05-2011, 10:30

Why don't you register to run the Royal Romp with me and Jamie Mei?

MB

Desmo · 13-05-2011, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Matblack

Any faster and you'll be having to slow down for me when we do our 5k

Here's the deal....if I have to slow down a little to stay with you then that's fine with me. If you have to slow down for me then don't. I want you to beat that 30 minute time as that has been your aim. If I can help drag you there a little then I'll be pleased I could help, if I become a hindrance with it then I want you to go on by yourself.

This is your run mate, I'm just there for a bit of support

Jingo · 13-05-2011, 11:54

To be honest Matt, once you have a panting Desmo behind you, your pace will probably skyrocket!

BBx · 13-05-2011, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Why don't you register to run the Royal Romp with me and Jamie Mei?

MB

How far is it?

I have *whispers* considered doing the Greenwich Half Run to the Beat in September, but obviously will have had to have done a 5km and a 10km before then. So this could be a good one to do yes

I'm at a wedding in Belfast that weekend

but I can do the Pants one!

if they are still accepting entries!

BB x

jmc41 · 17-05-2011, 21:09

I have a few queries, firstly these sports massages, what is a good price? There are a couple of places nearby and it seems to be about £30-£45 for 30-60 mins depending upon the place, but not got any experience, is a full 60 minutes suggested for a first time?!

Also, is it better to go just before or after a long distance one? Or should I leave it until I have a day free on either side (ie: Wednesday after a 5 mile one Monday), should I go steady afterwards?

Also regarding races. Seriously considering the Cov HM Oct 2nd, especially as I should be able to blag a lift with a mate (he is running, his missus doesn't)... is it a good idea to enter the time you are 95% sure you can do all things being well, or the time you would hope to train to. I can do sub 2, but wondering if I'll be able to do a sub 1:45 by then. It's a tall order (for me) and I can only sustain the required pace for about 3 miles so far (did manage to average it for 5 but virtually dead afterwards), but then I have over 4 months to get plenty of speedwork in.

BBx · 17-05-2011, 23:46

28m28s

PB? Not sure...

BB x

lostkat · 18-05-2011, 05:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmc41

I have a few queries, firstly these sports massages, what is a good price? There are a couple of places nearby and it seems to be about £30-£45 for 30-60 mins depending upon the place, but not got any experience, is a full 60 minutes suggested for a first time?!

£30-£40 is reasonable for an hour session. Personally I'd go for an hour your first time and see how it goes. I always have an hour, but I always need it and it ususally turns out to be about 20 mins longer than that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmc41

Also, is it better to go just before or after a long distance one? Or should I leave it until I have a day free on either side (ie: Wednesday after a 5 mile one Monday), should I go steady afterwards?

Go after a long run (doesn't have to be the day after or anything) and leave yourself at least 1 day recovery afterwards. You might need 2 depending upon how deep the massage is. See how your legs feel afterwards and that will determine how easy you need to take it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmc41

Also regarding races. Seriously considering the Cov HM Oct 2nd, especially as I should be able to blag a lift with a mate (he is running, his missus doesn't)... is it a good idea to enter the time you are 95% sure you can do all things being well, or the time you would hope to train to. I can do sub 2, but wondering if I'll be able to do a sub 1:45 by then. It's a tall order (for me) and I can only sustain the required pace for about 3 miles so far (did manage to average it for 5 but virtually dead afterwards), but then I have over 4 months to get plenty of speedwork in.

When I entered my first HM, I could run 10K. So stop faffing around and just bloody enter it!

Desmo · 18-05-2011, 21:47

5km in 30:36 tonight

Didn't really shift any weights tonight as I'm still resting my arm but have trained legs last night and Monday night so had a bit more energy but legs still felt a little heavy.

Tonight I wanted to try and increase my pace so I started a little faster and then slowly increased the incline. After a certain distance I'd drop the incline and up the pace. I did this a few times and found it worked really well to help increase pace throughout the run.

BBx · 20-05-2011, 17:33

I did 3k yesterday and 3k today. My short term memory is rubbish and can't remember my time yesterday but todays was 16m 57s.

Think Yesterday's was 16m 53s.

Well done James, the more you do it the better you get!

BB x

Desmo · 20-05-2011, 21:35

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Originally Posted by BBx

Well done James, the more you do it the better you get!

Cheers Mei, but what about the running?

13-05-2011, 10:30	#901
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Why don't you register to run the Royal Romp with me and Jamie Mei? MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

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Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	To be honest Matt, once you have a panting Desmo behind you, your pace will probably skyrocket! __________________

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Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	5km in 30:36 tonight Didn't really shift any weights tonight as I'm still resting my arm but have trained legs last night and Monday night so had a bit more energy but legs still felt a little heavy. Tonight I wanted to try and increase my pace so I started a little faster and then slowly increased the incline. After a certain distance I'd drop the incline and up the pace. I did this a few times and found it worked really well to help increase pace throughout the run. __________________

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17-05-2011, 21:09	#905
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I have a few queries, firstly these sports massages, what is a good price? There are a couple of places nearby and it seems to be about £30-£45 for 30-60 mins depending upon the place, but not got any experience, is a full 60 minutes suggested for a first time?! Also, is it better to go just before or after a long distance one? Or should I leave it until I have a day free on either side (ie: Wednesday after a 5 mile one Monday), should I go steady afterwards? Also regarding races. Seriously considering the Cov HM Oct 2nd, especially as I should be able to blag a lift with a mate (he is running, his missus doesn't)... is it a good idea to enter the time you are 95% sure you can do all things being well, or the time you would hope to train to. I can do sub 2, but wondering if I'll be able to do a sub 1:45 by then. It's a tall order (for me) and I can only sustain the required pace for about 3 miles so far (did manage to average it for 5 but virtually dead afterwards), but then I have over 4 months to get plenty of speedwork in.

17-05-2011, 23:46	#906
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	28m28s PB? Not sure... BB x

20-05-2011, 17:33	#909
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I did 3k yesterday and 3k today. My short term memory is rubbish and can't remember my time yesterday but todays was 16m 57s. Think Yesterday's was 16m 53s. Well done James, the more you do it the better you get! BB x