So..... running - Page 32

lostkat · 26-05-2009, 23:09

Hehehe, good point. If you're looking for 10K training plans, there are some on RunnersWorld here. You'll only be able to see the 8wk ones because the others are for subscribers only. Don't think I'd want to train for a 10K in 2-4 weeks anyway though!!

They also have lists of the races that are up and coming to help you decide which one you're going to do

Piggymon · 27-05-2009, 07:07

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Well, I went along to the local running club tonight and had a really good time. They put me with a mid-speed group and they were the perfect pace for me. We set out to do 4-5 miles and ended up doing 6.3, so that's prepped me nicely for my 10k on 7th June. It's just nice to get some variety into my routes and just have someone to run with really. I've brought home a membership form so I can join up. £15 a week, which I don't think is bad at all

Well done on joining the club - it will really help you I think and you'll really enjoy it

£15 a week seems a little pricey though, did you mean a month ?

lostkat · 27-05-2009, 17:06

No, a year

Piggymon · 27-05-2009, 18:05

ROFL !!

I thought it was bloody expensive !

ojo · 28-05-2009, 23:14

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Well, I went along to the local running club tonight and had a really good time. They put me with a mid-speed group and they were the perfect pace for me. We set out to do 4-5 miles and ended up doing 6.3, so that's prepped me nicely for my 10k on 7th June. It's just nice to get some variety into my routes and just have someone to run with really. I've brought home a membership form so I can join up. £15 a week, which I don't think is bad at all

Excellent! After you join, you will receive an England Athletics competition licence after a bit and you will entitled to money off races, approx. £2. It pays for itself after a while

If you add races as targets it will really help motivation to train and you will see your times tumbling. Joining a club is a brilliant move.

You may also get a funky club vest that makes you look sooo sheksy.

Training plans: There are dozens on the internet, just make sure that you select one appropriate for your ability.

Anyone who is concerned that they are finding it difficult just starting out should remember that it is the hardest part. You will go for longer, and faster, the more you put in. Also remember that it NEVER gets easier, it just gets faster

lostkat · 29-05-2009, 15:37

Got my race number for next weekend. Hope it's not as hot as this. Can't believe I'm actually going to do it!

The club are affiliated with England Athletics and somewhere else and they said I'd get my card at some point to get money off races. The vest is grey with a diagonal black stripe through, so not particularly sexy, sadly

ojo · 29-05-2009, 21:57

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Got my race number for next weekend. Hope it's not as hot as this. Can't believe I'm actually going to do it!

The club are affiliated with England Athletics and somewhere else and they said I'd get my card at some point to get money off races. The vest is grey with a diagonal black stripe through, so not particularly sexy, sadly

Grey with black diagonal? Heh, the one I'm in is white with a blue diagonal. Not very original! I wanted a flaming skull or a rampant tiger, you know, something classy.

Got Edinburgh marathon on Sunday. I bloody well hope it is cooler than it is right now or it is going to be rough

Pretty soon you will be wondering if there is a better way to attach race numbers

lostkat · 02-06-2009, 20:15

A rampant tiger would be extremely cool on a running vest

hehe

How did the Edinburgh marathon go? I bet it was an absolute scorcher and really don't envy you at all.

Went to running club tonight and we did a speed session. 10 minute warm up run, 6 x 400m sprints with a 2 minute recovery in between and then 10 minute cool down run. Hard work but it wasn't too bad and I was quite pleased with the speed of my recoveries.

I also raided my pennies jar and paid my membership fee

They seem to think I'll do OK on Sunday and have said they'll enter me into their women's league... eek! I'm also being lent a club vest to run in... wit wooo

They were all a lot more chatty with me this week (think they were making sure I wasn't a 1 week wonder) and they're a really friendly bunch

Glad I joined!!

BBx · 02-06-2009, 22:48

Kate you are amazing! Where do you get all this energy to run?!

Up at crack o dawn to do 2hrs of classes then late nights...and running all the time.

I wish I had your energy!

BB x

Desmo · 03-06-2009, 19:31

Great work Kate, looks like you've found your feet

I went for my first run in a long time tonight....and the first on road for years. Did 4.17km in 25 minutes. Will try and stay out longer next time

26-05-2009, 23:09	#311
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Hehehe, good point. If you're looking for 10K training plans, there are some on RunnersWorld here. You'll only be able to see the 8wk ones because the others are for subscribers only. Don't think I'd want to train for a 10K in 2-4 weeks anyway though!! They also have lists of the races that are up and coming to help you decide which one you're going to do __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-05-2009, 17:06	#313
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	No, a year __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-05-2009, 18:05	#314
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	ROFL !! I thought it was bloody expensive ! __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

29-05-2009, 15:37	#316
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Got my race number for next weekend. Hope it's not as hot as this. Can't believe I'm actually going to do it! The club are affiliated with England Athletics and somewhere else and they said I'd get my card at some point to get money off races. The vest is grey with a diagonal black stripe through, so not particularly sexy, sadly __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

02-06-2009, 20:15	#318
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	A rampant tiger would be extremely cool on a running vest hehe How did the Edinburgh marathon go? I bet it was an absolute scorcher and really don't envy you at all. Went to running club tonight and we did a speed session. 10 minute warm up run, 6 x 400m sprints with a 2 minute recovery in between and then 10 minute cool down run. Hard work but it wasn't too bad and I was quite pleased with the speed of my recoveries. I also raided my pennies jar and paid my membership fee They seem to think I'll do OK on Sunday and have said they'll enter me into their women's league... eek! I'm also being lent a club vest to run in... wit wooo They were all a lot more chatty with me this week (think they were making sure I wasn't a 1 week wonder) and they're a really friendly bunch Glad I joined!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

02-06-2009, 22:48	#319
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Kate you are amazing! Where do you get all this energy to run?! Up at crack o dawn to do 2hrs of classes then late nights...and running all the time. I wish I had your energy! BB x

03-06-2009, 19:31	#320
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Great work Kate, looks like you've found your feet I went for my first run in a long time tonight....and the first on road for years. Did 4.17km in 25 minutes. Will try and stay out longer next time __________________

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