So..... running - Page 96

jmc41 · 02-06-2011, 22:45

Interesting article, noticed all their volunteers ran at least 10 miles a week though... I reckon there's an important difference between people who are starting out and those running 10+ miles a week.

I must say though I find the first 3 miles often the toughest (which is common I believe), and generally enjoy the run more after an hour and I'm into the rhythum (sp?) a lot more.

Matblack · 02-06-2011, 22:49

That is a very fair point, these are seasoned runners who are maintaining not starting out and as such the implications are probably a lot less.

MB

jmc41 · 02-06-2011, 22:50

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Originally Posted by BBx

I usually feel knackered lol!

I did the chart, but was so busy at work I couldn't post - so will do tomorrow

BB x

GPS watches, one of my favourite gadgets! Allows logging of split km/miles too and for pacing there is nothing better. I was always starting off way too fast.

There's a new Garmin 600 or something out, so the older ones may drop in price again (though the 305 is up £10 on what I paid at the moment, the 205 looks to be about £85). Fairly expensive, but so worth it imho.

Matblack · 02-06-2011, 22:55

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Originally Posted by jmc41

GPS watches, one of my favourite gadgets! Allows logging of split km/miles too and for pacing there is nothing better. I was always starting off way too fast.

There's a new Garmin 600 or something out, so the older ones may drop in price again (though the 305 is up £10 on what I paid at the moment, the 205 looks to be about £85). Fairly expensive, but so worth it imho.

90% of us are carrying everything we need to plot and record our runs and provide music on the way. Although for serious runners I don't think you can beat the GPS watches.

MB

BBx · 02-06-2011, 22:56

I've entered the 5km pants in the park on 25th June and the 10km Race for Life on 3rd July.

As long as I beat my PB on the 10k I will be happy - in better shape than when I did my first two years ago... soooo fingers crossed!

BB x

lostkat · 03-06-2011, 05:20

I meant stretches after exercise

Never stretch before, unless it's a short (fast) race in which case I do a few dynamic (moving) stretches and a little warm up just to get my limbs moving. Racing off from cold isn't good!

Quality static stretches always after the run

jmc41 · 03-06-2011, 05:29

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Originally Posted by lostkat

I meant stretches after exercise

Never stretch before, unless it's a short (fast) race in which case I do a few dynamic (moving) stretches and a little warm up just to get my limbs moving. Racing off from cold isn't good!

Quality static stretches always after the run

How you get up this time every day I'll never know!

lostkat · 03-06-2011, 12:13

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Originally Posted by jmc41

How you get up this time every day I'll never know!

By going to bed ridiculously early!!

Matblack · 03-06-2011, 13:00

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Originally Posted by BBx

I've entered the 5km pants in the park on 25th June and the 10km Race for Life on 3rd July.

As long as I beat my PB on the 10k I will be happy - in better shape than when I did my first two years ago... soooo fingers crossed!

BB x

I'll see you at Pants although given your times vs mine I'm sure I won't see you for long

I need to sort out what I'm going to wear, fancy pants on the outside of running shrts seem to be the order of the day

MB

Matblack · 03-06-2011, 13:02

I'm stretching a few times a day concentrating on my calves and hams which I found are also quite tight. I have to keep correcting myself every time I sit badly at my desk or cross my legs because thats definately a contributory factor. I'm going to get caught doing calf raises in the lift soon I know it! I can do 10 on the way up to the 4th floor

MB

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Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	That is a very fair point, these are seasoned runners who are maintaining not starting out and as such the implications are probably a lot less. 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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lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I meant stretches after exercise Never stretch before, unless it's a short (fast) race in which case I do a few dynamic (moving) stretches and a little warm up just to get my limbs moving. Racing off from cold isn't good! Quality static stretches always after the run __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

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Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I'm stretching a few times a day concentrating on my calves and hams which I found are also quite tight. I have to keep correcting myself every time I sit badly at my desk or cross my legs because thats definately a contributory factor. I'm going to get caught doing calf raises in the lift soon I know it! I can do 10 on the way up to the 4th floor 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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jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Interesting article, noticed all their volunteers ran at least 10 miles a week though... I reckon there's an important difference between people who are starting out and those running 10+ miles a week. I must say though I find the first 3 miles often the toughest (which is common I believe), and generally enjoy the run more after an hour and I'm into the rhythum (sp?) a lot more.

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BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I've entered the 5km pants in the park on 25th June and the 10km Race for Life on 3rd July. As long as I beat my PB on the 10k I will be happy - in better shape than when I did my first two years ago... soooo fingers crossed! BB x