So..... running - Page 103

Von Smallhausen · 26-06-2011, 00:17

Went and got my gait done and Asics Gel were recommended with medium support. Went running on them and comfortably did more than I usually do.

Also treated myself to a Nike GPS watch which is a good bit of running gear.

Matblack · 26-06-2011, 11:03

Sooooo, it's the day after, my time (according to Runkeeper) for the 5k yesterday (which Runkeeper says was 4.95km but I suspect thats just GPS error) was

28.12 minutes

I enjoyed the run from the registration and the mass warm up to the actual run although I was slightly nervous about the whole thing and didn't know where to place myself in the line up.

I the end I chose to line up about 2/3rd of the way down the field and in retrospect should have been a bit further forward as a few of the pack in front were too slow for me, but I soon popped out and went around them and found someone who seemed to be running at a reasonable pace to track when they started to slow I picked another person and did the same again then towards the end I ran my own pace.

I did find I had to slow to a walk on two occasions but only for 100m or so and then pulled myself together and got on with it. This is something I need to work on and is either a result of going off too fast or just poor pacing in general but I will crack it.

I managed to sprint the last 200m or so to the finish and overtook a couple of people finishing much stronger than I have in past but this is probably a side effect of seeing an actual finishing line

Overall I enjoyed the day and would certainly do it again, I raised £375.37 for Prostate Action much of which came from you chaps so think you very much

And thank you to everyone who came to support us it was great to see Mel and a lovely surprise to see Paul. Mel took some photos so despite my promises not to release a picture of me in my pants, you may get some anyway

Having achieved my first goal of running a 5k I suppose I should review my targets for the future. My preparation for this run was interrupted quite significantly by my calf problems and I don't feel I fulfilled my full potential, however whether I am permanently going to be limited by this weakness remains to be seen and this may be a key factor in my future aims.

Right now my sights are set on the Royal Romp 5k in August and I'll be preparing for that using a mixture of Elliptical training and road running to try to reduce the chance of hurting myself again, I'd like to get down to around 25 minutes for the 5k and not have any slow down in pace at all. Medium term I'd like to do a 10k next year, for me that would be a real challenge and a step up from something which 'anyone' could do (even without significant training) to something special, next step after that would be a half marathon and I'm still not sure on that one. One thing I can say is I'm pretty confident I won't run a marathon at any point; its just too much time commitment for me but I have utmost respect for those who do it, even 5k is hard work 40k is, well, its a 'marathon' commitment

MB

lostkat · 26-06-2011, 11:46

Heh, I used to say that about a marathon Matt. Be careful

Well done for yesterday. It's a real achievement to cross that finish line and collect your medal. You've proved that you CAN do it. Personally I think that your walking breaks were purely down stamina and in that respect you will get there. It's mind over matter and there never comes a point when you don't FEEL like stopping... You just manage to overcome it and keep going

If your injury problems get sorted and you decide to run a HM, I will run it with you, if you feel you want someone to keep pushing you onwards.

Again, WELL DONE. Damn fine achievement

petemc · 26-06-2011, 12:07

Congrats Matt

Ace achievement.

lostkat · 26-06-2011, 17:29

How's the marathon training going Pete?

Will · 26-06-2011, 18:21

You did brilliantly well Matt.

jmc41 · 26-06-2011, 22:09

Great job Matt!

Am trying to inspire a friend to go for the C25K (he really struggling cycling around the IOW this weekend).

BBx · 26-06-2011, 22:30

I got a PB for my 5k on saturday.

26m48secs

10k next weekend...

Knackered... Matt you did soooo well! I would be chuffed with that!

Surprised at how small the race was (only 250ish people ran). Am used to the whole Race For Life rigmoral, but in a ways I preferred it

BB x

Kitten · 26-06-2011, 22:55

loved the pants! looking hawt Missy!

Jonny69 · 28-06-2011, 21:08

Did a very very careful 3k at the weekend to check everything was ok, then a longer 7k at lunchtime today. Ooooh me ITB's didn't like that

Definitely suffered from not running (only cycling) since late April / early May, but it feels so good to be back on the streets. Hopefully get a run in Belgium next week so I'll take some snaps and update the other thread

26-06-2011, 00:17	#1021
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	Went and got my gait done and Asics Gel were recommended with medium support. Went running on them and comfortably did more than I usually do. Also treated myself to a Nike GPS watch which is a good bit of running gear. __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.

26-06-2011, 11:03	#1022
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Sooooo, it's the day after, my time (according to Runkeeper) for the 5k yesterday (which Runkeeper says was 4.95km but I suspect thats just GPS error) was 28.12 minutes I enjoyed the run from the registration and the mass warm up to the actual run although I was slightly nervous about the whole thing and didn't know where to place myself in the line up. I the end I chose to line up about 2/3rd of the way down the field and in retrospect should have been a bit further forward as a few of the pack in front were too slow for me, but I soon popped out and went around them and found someone who seemed to be running at a reasonable pace to track when they started to slow I picked another person and did the same again then towards the end I ran my own pace. I did find I had to slow to a walk on two occasions but only for 100m or so and then pulled myself together and got on with it. This is something I need to work on and is either a result of going off too fast or just poor pacing in general but I will crack it. I managed to sprint the last 200m or so to the finish and overtook a couple of people finishing much stronger than I have in past but this is probably a side effect of seeing an actual finishing line Overall I enjoyed the day and would certainly do it again, I raised £375.37 for Prostate Action much of which came from you chaps so think you very much And thank you to everyone who came to support us it was great to see Mel and a lovely surprise to see Paul. Mel took some photos so despite my promises not to release a picture of me in my pants, you may get some anyway Having achieved my first goal of running a 5k I suppose I should review my targets for the future. My preparation for this run was interrupted quite significantly by my calf problems and I don't feel I fulfilled my full potential, however whether I am permanently going to be limited by this weakness remains to be seen and this may be a key factor in my future aims. Right now my sights are set on the Royal Romp 5k in August and I'll be preparing for that using a mixture of Elliptical training and road running to try to reduce the chance of hurting myself again, I'd like to get down to around 25 minutes for the 5k and not have any slow down in pace at all. Medium term I'd like to do a 10k next year, for me that would be a real challenge and a step up from something which 'anyone' could do (even without significant training) to something special, next step after that would be a half marathon and I'm still not sure on that one. One thing I can say is I'm pretty confident I won't run a marathon at any point; its just too much time commitment for me but I have utmost respect for those who do it, even 5k is hard work 40k is, well, its a 'marathon' commitment 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"

26-06-2011, 11:46	#1023
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Heh, I used to say that about a marathon Matt. Be careful Well done for yesterday. It's a real achievement to cross that finish line and collect your medal. You've proved that you CAN do it. Personally I think that your walking breaks were purely down stamina and in that respect you will get there. It's mind over matter and there never comes a point when you don't FEEL like stopping... You just manage to overcome it and keep going If your injury problems get sorted and you decide to run a HM, I will run it with you, if you feel you want someone to keep pushing you onwards. Again, WELL DONE. Damn fine achievement __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

26-06-2011, 12:07	#1024
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Congrats Matt Ace achievement. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

26-06-2011, 17:29	#1025
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	How's the marathon training going Pete? __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

26-06-2011, 18:21	#1026
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	You did brilliantly well Matt. __________________ *No No!*

26-06-2011, 22:09	#1027
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Great job Matt! Am trying to inspire a friend to go for the C25K (he really struggling cycling around the IOW this weekend).

26-06-2011, 22:30	#1028
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I got a PB for my 5k on saturday. 26m48secs 10k next weekend... Knackered... Matt you did soooo well! I would be chuffed with that! Surprised at how small the race was (only 250ish people ran). Am used to the whole Race For Life rigmoral, but in a ways I preferred it BB x

26-06-2011, 22:55	#1029
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	loved the pants! looking hawt Missy! __________________ "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

28-06-2011, 21:08	#1030
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Did a very very careful 3k at the weekend to check everything was ok, then a longer 7k at lunchtime today. Ooooh me ITB's didn't like that Definitely suffered from not running (only cycling) since late April / early May, but it feels so good to be back on the streets. Hopefully get a run in Belgium next week so I'll take some snaps and update the other thread __________________