So..... running

[ojo]

Hope the running is going well! I have a 15k very hilly trail race in Coniston on Saturday and a 10k road race the day after in Liverpool I have not done consecutive races before but have done two in three days

I have found the key to avoiding injury is, of course, not doing too much too soon. I once increased my weekly mileage by about 20 and ended up with a few calf/achilles problems which required a little physio.

So far doing up to 60 miles a week and feel good. My ultimate goal is an ultra marathon in South Africa:

Comrades

[Roberta]

Hardcore!

*impressed*

[Belmit]

Originally Posted by Belmit

There's a 10K in Alton next weekend and I'm trying to decide whether to do it or not.

OK, I'm doing it.

Decided I needed noosh hoos so I went to London, failed to find a decent sports shop in amongst all the other shops I visited, and decided to drop into Alton Sports on the walk home from the station. Really glad I did - they went through the different types, got me running on the treadmill and outside the shop (looking good in trainers and rolled-up jeans), and spent a good half an hour finding the best ones for me. Ended up with Adidas Supernova Sequence, which have added support:



They cost £80 but should last me a fair while. They also gave me a voucher for money off next time, and a reward card that gets stamped every time I spend more than £20 there. After 8 stamps you get a permanent 15% discount, which is just awesome. If anyone's looking for some running gear I highly recommend them!

[lostkat]

Nice one Belmit. Make sure you break in your new shoes well before you attempt the 10k!!

ojo - I am in awe of your running abilities. I think I might actually die if I had to run 90km!!

I lost my mojo a bit this week and haven't really done much. However, I went out this morning at first light in the FREEZING cold and plan to do the same tomorrow. My first 10k will be done in the spring

[ojo]

Originally Posted by lostkat

Nice one Belmit. Make sure you break in your new shoes well before you attempt the 10k!!

Please do this! Last thing you want is to find out they are rubbing at the 4k mark. Also, they will feel less 'clumpy' and will flex better. Well, it is what I have found anyhow

Originally Posted by lostkat

I lost my mojo a bit this week and haven't really done much. However, I went out this morning at first light in the FREEZING cold and plan to do the same tomorrow. My first 10k will be done in the spring

Nothing wrong with taking a little time off Your recoveries are just as important.

Which 10k are you doing?

I have found joining a club really useful for a few reasons. You get a discount on races and you often get a discount in shops. Furthermore, you tend to be more prepared to put the miles in when somebody is with you and also you are encouraged to run faster than what is comfortable.

[lostkat]

I've found a couple in my area, but haven't set my sights on one in particular yet. Perhaps I should set a date and send off my joining fee. I keep thinking about joining a club - there's one at my local leisure centre. I'm just not sure if I'm good enough for that yet. I only tend to do 6-9km on my runs at the moment.

[ojo]

Originally Posted by lostkat

I've found a couple in my area, but haven't set my sights on one in particular yet. Perhaps I should set a date and send off my joining fee. I keep thinking about joining a club - there's one at my local leisure centre. I'm just not sure if I'm good enough for that yet. I only tend to do 6-9km on my runs at the moment.

A club will more than likely let you run with them for a bit to see if you gel with a group before requesting any affiliation fees. Quite often they will also have different groups as well, either at different times or days catering for varying abilities.

You can consider the 10k race a milestone (or a 6.2 milestone!). Just bung your fee in and use it as a target. If you enjoy it then you can have a go at another of the same distance at a faster pace or move up (or down) to a different distance. You will easily finish it if your regular runs are up to 9k as the atmosphere will carry you through.

Entering races gives some structure to your running and encourages you to continue on those cold and rainy days.

[Belmit]

There was a slight cock-up on the race front. It seems that the start of the race overlapped with some important sleeping I had to do.

Oops.

[Piggymon]

You are a helmit !

[lostkat]

Holy thread revival batman.

In line with one of my New Year's Resolutions I've just booked a 10km in July

Better get practicing!!