So..... running - Page 58

lostkat · 10-10-2010, 23:33

Completed marathon #2 today in 4:22:44. Not what I wanted, but not as bad as I feared. Given that my training was seriously hindered by tonsilitis, I'm quite happy with that

Also, having now completed 2 marathons I'm officially a 'proper' marathon runner now, according to a guy at our running club

Next up: Birmingham Half Marathon in a few weeks, followed by Rutland Water Marathon on 7th November. An off road marathon around a reservoir. Going to be windy and cold!!!

jmc41 · 11-10-2010, 07:00

Take it from someone who struggles to run 10k (and realises many can't do that), 26.2 miles is a great achievement regardless of the time!

You might get lucky with a bit of warmth, it was a beautiful day yesterday. Personally I prefer to run in 10C than 30C too, windy can suck a little tho.

lostkat · 11-10-2010, 10:12

Me too. It was far too hot (hot?? October?? Ha!!) for me out there, in the second half when the sun started beating down.

Struggling to conquer the stairs or stand up/sit down today. Quads are agony!!

Jonny69 · 11-10-2010, 13:31

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Originally Posted by jmc41

Take it from someone who struggles to run 10k (and realises many can't do that), 26.2 miles is a great achievement regardless of the time!

Damn right. I still can't get my head round running for 26 miles straight!

In other news I'm booked in on the Richmond Deer Park 10k in November. My first 10k

lostkat · 11-10-2010, 22:37

I have trouble getting my head around it, and I've done it twice!

It's bloody hard and absolutely nothing can prepare you for hitting the wall, other than hitting the wall. In some respects, I think London was easier because I didn't know what was coming. This time, I did.

That's great news Jonny about your race

Is it on the road or cross country?

Jonny69 · 12-10-2010, 07:15

On road as far as I know

petemc · 12-10-2010, 17:21

Well done Kate

It does sound insane when you think about it. Constantly running for 4hrs. The things you can do in 4hrs. Crazy.

jmc41 · 19-10-2010, 13:52

Marathon length: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11572283

That's a pretty impressive skill, I'd think running on the outer side of the road instead of the inside could make up 193 meters.

Also, if he can run 13.1 miles (okay 12.98) in 1h20m then that's a speed of 6.1 minutes per mile, not bad. However if you can do 6.1 miles a minute that's 44 seconds for 193 meters, not 1 min 10 seconds. (I could be slightly off here).

Personally, I did 5.03 miles (roughly) last night in 47:24. Hmmm

Tiggy · 19-10-2010, 20:26

I officially started my training for the 2011 Lincoln 10k race yesterday. My legs, they hurt like mad! I think I might have to take it easy tomorrow and just do a 5k walk/jog and a few shoulder, neck and stomach exercises.

I couldn't go to the gym today as the stairs in my house are mocking me. Next time I have to go up them, I'm not coming down until the morning!

Kitten · 19-10-2010, 21:43

well done Tiggy. Rest if you need to and make sure you stretch out.

10-10-2010, 23:33	#571
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Completed marathon #2 today in 4:22:44. Not what I wanted, but not as bad as I feared. Given that my training was seriously hindered by tonsilitis, I'm quite happy with that Also, having now completed 2 marathons I'm officially a 'proper' marathon runner now, according to a guy at our running club Next up: Birmingham Half Marathon in a few weeks, followed by Rutland Water Marathon on 7th November. An off road marathon around a reservoir. Going to be windy and cold!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

11-10-2010, 10:12	#573
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Me too. It was far too hot (hot?? October?? Ha!!) for me out there, in the second half when the sun started beating down. Struggling to conquer the stairs or stand up/sit down today. Quads are agony!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

11-10-2010, 22:37	#575
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I have trouble getting my head around it, and I've done it twice! It's bloody hard and absolutely nothing can prepare you for hitting the wall, other than hitting the wall. In some respects, I think London was easier because I didn't know what was coming. This time, I did. That's great news Jonny about your race Is it on the road or cross country? __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

12-10-2010, 07:15	#576
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	On road as far as I know __________________

12-10-2010, 17:21	#577
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Well done Kate It does sound insane when you think about it. Constantly running for 4hrs. The things you can do in 4hrs. Crazy. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

11-10-2010, 07:00	#572
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Take it from someone who struggles to run 10k (and realises many can't do that), 26.2 miles is a great achievement regardless of the time! You might get lucky with a bit of warmth, it was a beautiful day yesterday. Personally I prefer to run in 10C than 30C too, windy can suck a little tho.

19-10-2010, 13:52	#578
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Marathon length: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11572283 That's a pretty impressive skill, I'd think running on the outer side of the road instead of the inside could make up 193 meters. Also, if he can run 13.1 miles (okay 12.98) in 1h20m then that's a speed of 6.1 minutes per mile, not bad. However if you can do 6.1 miles a minute that's 44 seconds for 193 meters, not 1 min 10 seconds. (I could be slightly off here). Personally, I did 5.03 miles (roughly) last night in 47:24. Hmmm

19-10-2010, 20:26	#579
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	I officially started my training for the 2011 Lincoln 10k race yesterday. My legs, they hurt like mad! I think I might have to take it easy tomorrow and just do a 5k walk/jog and a few shoulder, neck and stomach exercises. I couldn't go to the gym today as the stairs in my house are mocking me. Next time I have to go up them, I'm not coming down until the morning! __________________

19-10-2010, 21:43	#580
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	well done Tiggy. Rest if you need to and make sure you stretch out. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher