So..... running - Page 177

jmc41 · 04-02-2013, 14:52

Aye, I'm not sure how much damage if any is being done by wandering through at least 1-2ft of snow is doing. Given there are 2m deep areas and we've had 6" overnight it's rather hard work.

BBx · 09-02-2013, 14:22

First proper run in 2 wks :/

6 miles and I think i've proved to myself that i'll never run a Marathon again! Over an hour!!!

Do NOT miss the training in all weathers!!!

Bring your trainers though Coach when you're down... there's a good route but bit dangerous to go on your own.

BB x

jmc41 · 09-02-2013, 16:29

You shouldn't lose any fitness in two weeks really; 6 miles in an hour isn't that bad, 10 min miles.

Personally I've not run in 6 weeks, now that's a problem :-(
Still, walked at least a mile today I think and seems okay so am hoping to recommence lunch time strolls and hopefully be able to re-start training in a month, maybe another half in the Autumn.

BBx · 10-02-2013, 17:47

Doms today!!!

BB x

lostkat · 10-02-2013, 18:53

Shows that you worked hard :-) x

BBx · 10-02-2013, 19:07

Oh lol!

BB x

lostkat · 13-02-2013, 23:29

Hmmm suppose I'd better give a little update on where I am with running. My knee is STILL giving me jip, but (fingers crossed), I'm still training very carefully. Marathon plan is currently on track just about and a few very painful sports massages have helped tonnes.

Basically, my hips are inflexible and completely out of whack, which means that so are my shoulders and my knees. I'm running on the wonk. It's really not helping things. So, it's back to stretching religiously every night and foam rollering to manage the tightness.

Fingers crossed I'll be marathoning in May. LOVING my running at the moment

jmc41 · 14-02-2013, 08:12

Nice one Kate, hope it holds up - the good stuff that is, running on the wonk doesn't sound especially good.

Which one are you doing? Edinburger?

Chuckles · 20-03-2013, 11:51

*slightly* disappointed with the time as I was hoping for a sub 2 hour. It was my first actual race though and there were 17,000 people so I've learned a few lessons.

1) Start further ahead than your estimated time. This was the biggest problem because I started at the 2:15 marker with my girlfriend and was constantly overtaking people the whole time. It really slowed me down. The first 1km was almost 2 minutes slower than I would usually do, which killed any chance of under 2 hours. It bunched up a few times after that as well.

2) Bring warm clothes and a towel as they have lockers. That'll avoid you having to stand round waiting for shuttle busses for 90 minutes in freezing temperatures in pouring rain.

Anyway, I'm still happy overall. You have to keep in perspective that last summer when I went out first time, I couldn't even run for 3 minutes without stopping, let alone over 2 hours.

Seriously if anyone is thinking about the couch to 5k but worried they won't be able to do it. Trust me you will. It's probably the best thing I've done and I've properly got the bug now

lostkat · 20-03-2013, 12:33

Brilliant work, well done :-) Another lesson to learn...do a smaller one next time. Less traffic to contend with!!

Starting running is the best thing I ever did too :-)

Competed the Ashby 20 (miles) on Sunday. Still having knee probs, but appear to be managing it ok as I didn't hear a peep out of it and ended up with a 2.5 min PB of 2:53:53. Over the bloody moon, considering I just wanted to make the distance.

Windermere Marathon is just under 9 weeks away now and I'm starting to believe that my knee might actually allow me to do it...& in a decent time too. Fingers crossed!!!

10-02-2013, 18:53	#1765
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Shows that you worked hard :-) x __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

13-02-2013, 23:29	#1767
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Hmmm suppose I'd better give a little update on where I am with running. My knee is STILL giving me jip, but (fingers crossed), I'm still training very carefully. Marathon plan is currently on track just about and a few very painful sports massages have helped tonnes. Basically, my hips are inflexible and completely out of whack, which means that so are my shoulders and my knees. I'm running on the wonk. It's really not helping things. So, it's back to stretching religiously every night and foam rollering to manage the tightness. Fingers crossed I'll be marathoning in May. LOVING my running at the moment __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

20-03-2013, 11:51	#1769
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	slightly disappointed with the time as I was hoping for a sub 2 hour. It was my first actual race though and there were 17,000 people so I've learned a few lessons. 1) Start further ahead than your estimated time. This was the biggest problem because I started at the 2:15 marker with my girlfriend and was constantly overtaking people the whole time. It really slowed me down. The first 1km was almost 2 minutes slower than I would usually do, which killed any chance of under 2 hours. It bunched up a few times after that as well. 2) Bring warm clothes and a towel as they have lockers. That'll avoid you having to stand round waiting for shuttle busses for 90 minutes in freezing temperatures in pouring rain. Anyway, I'm still happy overall. You have to keep in perspective that last summer when I went out first time, I couldn't even run for 3 minutes without stopping, let alone over 2 hours. Seriously if anyone is thinking about the couch to 5k but worried they won't be able to do it. Trust me you will. It's probably the best thing I've done and I've properly got the bug now __________________

20-03-2013, 12:33	#1770
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Brilliant work, well done :-) Another lesson to learn...do a smaller one next time. Less traffic to contend with!! Starting running is the best thing I ever did too :-) Competed the Ashby 20 (miles) on Sunday. Still having knee probs, but appear to be managing it ok as I didn't hear a peep out of it and ended up with a 2.5 min PB of 2:53:53. Over the bloody moon, considering I just wanted to make the distance. Windermere Marathon is just under 9 weeks away now and I'm starting to believe that my knee might actually allow me to do it...& in a decent time too. Fingers crossed!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

04-02-2013, 14:52	#1761
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Aye, I'm not sure how much damage if any is being done by wandering through at least 1-2ft of snow is doing. Given there are 2m deep areas and we've had 6" overnight it's rather hard work.

09-02-2013, 14:22	#1762
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	First proper run in 2 wks :/ 6 miles and I think i've proved to myself that i'll never run a Marathon again! Over an hour!!! Do NOT miss the training in all weathers!!! Bring your trainers though Coach when you're down... there's a good route but bit dangerous to go on your own. BB x

09-02-2013, 16:29	#1763
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	You shouldn't lose any fitness in two weeks really; 6 miles in an hour isn't that bad, 10 min miles. Personally I've not run in 6 weeks, now that's a problem :-( Still, walked at least a mile today I think and seems okay so am hoping to recommence lunch time strolls and hopefully be able to re-start training in a month, maybe another half in the Autumn.

10-02-2013, 17:47	#1764
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Doms today!!! BB x

10-02-2013, 19:07	#1766
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Oh lol! BB x

14-02-2013, 08:12	#1768
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Nice one Kate, hope it holds up - the good stuff that is, running on the wonk doesn't sound especially good. Which one are you doing? Edinburger?