So..... running - Page 101

Knipples · 22-06-2011, 20:15

Off topic, but is anyone else getting the thing that theres an extra page in this thread, and then when you click to go to the next page, it takes you to the top of the page you were just on, and there isn't a new page at all.

jmc41 · 22-06-2011, 20:38

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Originally Posted by petemc

I've just started my marathon training and it wants me to do a half marathon in a few weeks. I can just about do 4 miles and it took me 3 months to build up to a half. Worried that I should be doing fartlek style training instead of 1 long distance a week.

You've done a half before though right? When's the marathon, Autumn I assume, though the weather at the moment is pretty good running conditions to be fair (imho).

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Originally Posted by Knipples

Off topic, but is anyone else getting the thing that theres an extra page in this thread, and then when you click to go to the next page, it takes you to the top of the page you were just on, and there isn't a new page at all.

Yep, for years

petemc · 23-06-2011, 10:58

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Originally Posted by jmc41

You've done a half before though right? When's the marathon, Autumn I assume, though the weather at the moment is pretty good running conditions to be fair (imho).

Yeah back in March. I then had to take a break from running to write a book, whilst doing normal work. Stupid short deadlines. I did a 10k the other week which was bloody tough. Had to walk a bit. The thought of doing a half marathon in 3 - 4 weeks scares the socks off me.

Matblack · 23-06-2011, 11:29

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Originally Posted by petemc

The thought of doing a half marathon in 3 - 4 weeks scares the socks off me.

Surely you should be aiming for a time of at least under a day

MB

JonnyMac · 23-06-2011, 11:31

I'd like to find an app that can track your progress and give you a fairly accurate read-out of how far you've run, does such a thing exist??

Matblack · 23-06-2011, 13:06

Runkeeper is all you need, there are also Nike+ and Adidas one and a couple of others all of which do something similar. If you are keen to do the Couch to 5k program there is a specific app for that too.

Runkeeper seems popular though and you can get the cut down (fully functional version) free of charge it interfaces with it's won website and gives you an excellent break down of splits, times and calories burnt.

MB

JonnyMac · 23-06-2011, 13:14

Fantastic, thanks

JonnyMac · 23-06-2011, 19:02

Just done 2.77km in under 20 minutes. Very pleased, however I think my next target will be the same route in 15 minutes - I think it's doable!

BBx · 23-06-2011, 22:02

Well done Jonny

Well my last 5km run didn't go too well..

was in the gym and aiming to get to the body pump class at 7.30 and started running about 7.10 so entered 20mins into the machine to do 3km.

Then halfway through thought sod it I'll be late for the class and went on to do the full 5km. Except forgot to up my time and the stupid machine started the cool down programme

So every min I had to whack the speed back up to 11.5km/h = VERY annoying!

I did 30mins of running anyway and 5.46km so would have been about the same time, apart from I was actually running the fastest I have so far - so bloody typical!!! GRR.

Anyway thats that... I am more concerned about the weather for the day a) because its going to be dangerous if muddy and b) I'll freeze my ass off as the pants I have only really fit me as actual pants :/ and won't go over my running shorts :/

Oh well!

BB x

Will · 23-06-2011, 22:35

Nice!

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Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Runkeeper is all you need, there are also Nike+ and Adidas one and a couple of others all of which do something similar. If you are keen to do the Couch to 5k program there is a specific app for that too. Runkeeper seems popular though and you can get the cut down (fully functional version) free of charge it interfaces with it's won website and gives you an excellent break down of splits, times and calories burnt. 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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Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Nice! __________________ *No No!*

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JonnyMac Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	I'd like to find an app that can track your progress and give you a fairly accurate read-out of how far you've run, does such a thing exist??

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JonnyMac Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	Fantastic, thanks

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JonnyMac Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	Just done 2.77km in under 20 minutes. Very pleased, however I think my next target will be the same route in 15 minutes - I think it's doable!

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BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Well done Jonny Well my last 5km run didn't go too well.. was in the gym and aiming to get to the body pump class at 7.30 and started running about 7.10 so entered 20mins into the machine to do 3km. Then halfway through thought sod it I'll be late for the class and went on to do the full 5km. Except forgot to up my time and the stupid machine started the cool down programme So every min I had to whack the speed back up to 11.5km/h = VERY annoying! I did 30mins of running anyway and 5.46km so would have been about the same time, apart from I was actually running the fastest I have so far - so bloody typical!!! GRR. Anyway thats that... I am more concerned about the weather for the day a) because its going to be dangerous if muddy and b) I'll freeze my ass off as the pants I have only really fit me as actual pants :/ and won't go over my running shorts :/ Oh well! BB x