So..... running

[Haly]

Thanks Will

[Jonny69]

Running seems to be one of those types of exercise that has longevity for a lot of people. Once you crack a certain distance and you're confident you can get to places and back again, you'll be wanting to run everywhere!

[BBx]

Originally Posted by Jonny69

Running seems to be one of those types of exercise that has longevity for a lot of people. Once you crack a certain distance and you're confident you can get to places and back again, you'll be wanting to run everywhere!

That's very true.... I find myself getting annoyed that I could run certain distances faster - if I wasn't laden with baggages!!! :/

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[lostkat]

Originally Posted by BBx

That's very true.... I find myself getting annoyed that I could run certain distances faster - if I wasn't laden with baggages!!! :/

BB x

Well, my advice would be that you need to get rid of your speed obsession for marathon training me dear! You need to start focussing on distance or time on your feet, NOT speed!! You will slow down a huge amount once you're running longer distances and you need to stay focussed on doing that distance or running for 3-4 hours rather than being annoyed at yourself because you ran it slower than you would have liked. By the way, you're almost in December and I can't see any longer weekend runs creeping into your plan yet!?!?!?! Chop chop!!

Jen - My answer to your question is whichever speed feels comfortable. Worry not about the numbers. I know it's easy to get hung up on them, but if you're running at a speed you're not comfortable with, you'll burn out quicker and it'll be very frustrating for you because you'll never be able to get to that "comfortable" pace where you feel like you could run forever. I think that's why most new runners give up.

Just find a pace that you're comfortable with and try to go for as long as you can. If you're flagging and you have your music on, tell yourself that you're going to run until the end of the song you're on. It'll keep you going a bit longer and start to build your stamina. Also, have you tried running on grass? It's much gentler than concrete. Might be a nice alternative to the treadmill if you want/need it

[BBx]

Originally Posted by lostkat

Well, my advice would be that you need to get rid of your speed obsession for marathon training me dear! You need to start focussing on distance or time on your feet, NOT speed!! You will slow down a huge amount once you're running longer distances and you need to stay focussed on doing that distance or running for 3-4 hours rather than being annoyed at yourself because you ran it slower than you would have liked. By the way, you're almost in December and I can't see any longer weekend runs creeping into your plan yet!?!?!?! Chop chop!!

I actually meant it was like when I am walking normally back from the shops... up the road... I think that I could run this quicker...

You are right though I do have a speed obsession which I have to address... and a lack of long runnage which I also need to address.

Have sacked my pole girls off for next year for running training which was sad... even if I had the time, I can't afford any injuries.

Another 6miles last night 55m 47 but I ran for an hour...

/slopes out of thread



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[Jonny69]

I just mapped out last night's 'head clearer' and I did 10.2 miles! I didn't really plan the route, I just headed out and picked a few roads that I didn't know where they went. I ended up at a park that I know is quite big and decided to do a lap while I was there. Completely deserted and pitch black which was quite exciting, so I followed the edge of the park and ran blind on the path. I really enjoyed it. Had a double stretch when I got in and feel fine today.

I was chatting to the guy in the ward next to me on Wednesday when I was in hospital about being fit. He was an ex tug-of-war competitor and we both agreed that the feeling of being fit is amazing. It kept popping into my mind when I was out yesterday, particularly when I chose to take a diversion to do a hill near the end of my run. I'd already run over 10k and was still able to tackle a pretty gruelling hill and it felt good

[Haly]

Originally Posted by lostkat

Jen - My answer to your question is whichever speed feels comfortable. Worry not about the numbers. I know it's easy to get hung up on them, but if you're running at a speed you're not comfortable with, you'll burn out quicker and it'll be very frustrating for you because you'll never be able to get to that "comfortable" pace where you feel like you could run forever. I think that's why most new runners give up.

Just find a pace that you're comfortable with and try to go for as long as you can. If you're flagging and you have your music on, tell yourself that you're going to run until the end of the song you're on. It'll keep you going a bit longer and start to build your stamina. Also, have you tried running on grass? It's much gentler than concrete. Might be a nice alternative to the treadmill if you want/need it

I'm not really in a position to push myself excessively anyway which is a sort of blessing! I know if I push my foot/ankle too far too fast I'll just end up laid up for a week or so and I quite like being able to walk with minimal pain! That thought in the back of my head and the soreness keeps me from being too competitive with myself.

It's just nice psychologically to have a number in mind as to when I can say to myself that I'm jogging rather than just walking.

I've got a feeling it's going to be a pretty slow path (certainly if today was anything to go by as my foot's playing up!) but I like targets

Hadn't thought of grass but admittedly I'm one of those weird people that likes the treadmill

[jmc41]

Originally Posted by BBx

He said about a 16wk plan and that apparently the Reading Half falls nicely into the plan.

You still planning on doing the Reading half? Seriously temped by this one though with a hotel, travel and all it's probably about £100... The timing works out well just a couple of weeks before I go on holiday where there is no chance of being able to run.

Wondering when it'll fill up, be nice to be back up to 10 milers (Xmas) before I do.

[lostkat]

I've been reading FetchEveryone and apparently the Reading HM is a very popular event, which usually sells out by the end of November, so if you're going to enter, then get your skates on!!

Just entered the Ashby 20 (miles), which is a key race in my marathon plan. Done it the last 2 yrs running now and it's great because it's round my normal training route

[jmc41]

eeeek thanks for checking, signed up!

When I've got a uninjured HM under my belt I'll considering something insane, like 20 miles