So..... running - Page 20

Roberta · 22-09-2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimple

Are you sure about that?
I'm not arguing because I don't know but that was always quoted to me by loads of different keep-fit instructors.

She's right. They're both totally different cells and fibres, have different jobs and can't change into each other.

lostkat · 28-09-2008, 09:42

Some good advice on there dimple. I liked this bit "...once you reach 60 mins you'll feel invincible and probably see how far you can go without stopping. You'll find that your body gets into a groove with your breathing..." because it's so true. Once I hit an hour, I feel like I could just carry on for another 26 miles

Seems like a lot of people have had trouble with the 1000 mile socks. Going to try mine out later on today as I bought some before I went on hols due to my new trainers giving me blisters on my instep.

Jingo · 28-09-2008, 13:28

Hello there runners of BD!

I can't believe I've missed this thread

Long time runner here who is just getting back to basics after a 18month break due to medical comitments.

I'm looking forward to my first race in quite a while which happens to be the Christmas Cracker 10k in Weston-super-Mare which takes part (funnily enough) around Christmas.

My training pattern for a while will be day on/day off - hitting 25 minutes on each and pushing the 'how i feel barrier' on the third outing of the week.

My advice at this point for runners of all calibres :

- Start off SLOWWWWWWW, almost as slow as you can possibly run - this way you avoid overcooking yourself early and build up to a comfortable pace whilst retaining the energy you need for the 'last stages'.

- Measure your running on time, not speed or mileage. You should be running at a pace that is comfortable for you and relatively consistant throughout your outing- therefore a weekly plan would be far more beneficial to you if it were "12 minutes monday, 20 minutes tuesday, 25 minutes thursday" etc. rather than 3 miles, 3.5 miles, 4 miles etc etc.

Timing increments are much better- notably for people in the beginners stages of running.

As I regain my health and running back to 'my level' I look forward to organising some meets for events (and depending upon interest levels and locations) potential training etc.

EDIT: Dimple- you've covered some excellent points there that really relate to the normal person rather than the athlete that so many running magazines target- Good work

Belmit · 28-09-2008, 19:14

There's a 10K in Alton next weekend and I'm trying to decide whether to do it or not. Apparantly it's very cross-country; up hill and down dale kind of thing. I'll be able to finish it I'm just not sure if I can be arsed!

BBx · 28-09-2008, 20:28

I ran along Bournemouth seafront this morning

on the beach and the pier... sun beating down on my back... was coooooooooool!

Miss the sea (and actually being able to breathe in air and not pollution

)!

BB x

Desmo · 28-09-2008, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Long time runner here who is just getting back to basics after a 18month break due to medical comitments.

Ah good, I'll be bending your ear about that then

lostkat · 28-09-2008, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belmit

There's a 10K in Alton next weekend and I'm trying to decide whether to do it or not. Apparantly it's very cross-country; up hill and down dale kind of thing. I'll be able to finish it I'm just not sure if I can be arsed!

Lazy sod!

I'd really like to do a 10k. Think I'll have a look around and see what's on locally in the spring.

Bit annoyed that I'm starting to enjoy this running milarky and it's coming up to winter. Don't want to have to revert to treadmill running

Roberta · 28-09-2008, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

Seems like a lot of people have had trouble with the 1000 mile socks. Going to try mine out later on today as I bought some before I went on hols due to my new trainers giving me blisters on my instep.

I love mine! I still have to put a plaster over the area if I'm doing 10k or more but they've definitely stopped a lot of the rubbing. It was unbearable before.

I am currently trying to keep my running to the park and sand. I've got to the age of 37 without any injuries despite all the different training I do, but since road running since jan I've managed to injure my left foot and my knee is beginning to show signs of not liking the road running at all. Have told the client I run with that we're going to have to run on different surfaces or I'm going to have to stop as I can't risk further injury.

Amazing, I can hang upside down by my toes from a pole with no problems but managed to get injured from this!

Jingo · 29-09-2008, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

Ah good, I'll be bending your ear about that then

That's ok it wasn't my ear that was the problem!

I'm heading down to Cornwall for a week, so although I won't be on the forums for a while I'll be thinking of you all in this thread (/slimy) as I attempt some beach running!

Roberta · 29-09-2008, 16:55

Beach running - I believe it is the way forward!

Works your hip flexors more and is far comfier than road running!

28-09-2008, 09:42	#192
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Some good advice on there dimple. I liked this bit "...once you reach 60 mins you'll feel invincible and probably see how far you can go without stopping. You'll find that your body gets into a groove with your breathing..." because it's so true. Once I hit an hour, I feel like I could just carry on for another 26 miles Seems like a lot of people have had trouble with the 1000 mile socks. Going to try mine out later on today as I bought some before I went on hols due to my new trainers giving me blisters on my instep. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

28-09-2008, 13:28	#193
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Hello there runners of BD! I can't believe I've missed this thread Long time runner here who is just getting back to basics after a 18month break due to medical comitments. I'm looking forward to my first race in quite a while which happens to be the Christmas Cracker 10k in Weston-super-Mare which takes part (funnily enough) around Christmas. My training pattern for a while will be day on/day off - hitting 25 minutes on each and pushing the 'how i feel barrier' on the third outing of the week. My advice at this point for runners of all calibres : - Start off SLOWWWWWWW, almost as slow as you can possibly run - this way you avoid overcooking yourself early and build up to a comfortable pace whilst retaining the energy you need for the 'last stages'. - Measure your running on time, not speed or mileage. You should be running at a pace that is comfortable for you and relatively consistant throughout your outing- therefore a weekly plan would be far more beneficial to you if it were "12 minutes monday, 20 minutes tuesday, 25 minutes thursday" etc. rather than 3 miles, 3.5 miles, 4 miles etc etc. Timing increments are much better- notably for people in the beginners stages of running. As I regain my health and running back to 'my level' I look forward to organising some meets for events (and depending upon interest levels and locations) potential training etc. EDIT: Dimple- you've covered some excellent points there that really relate to the normal person rather than the athlete that so many running magazines target- Good work __________________ Last edited by Jingo; 28-09-2008 at 13:30.

28-09-2008, 19:14	#194
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	There's a 10K in Alton next weekend and I'm trying to decide whether to do it or not. Apparantly it's very cross-country; up hill and down dale kind of thing. I'll be able to finish it I'm just not sure if I can be arsed! __________________

28-09-2008, 20:28	#195
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I ran along Bournemouth seafront this morning on the beach and the pier... sun beating down on my back... was coooooooooool! Miss the sea (and actually being able to breathe in air and not pollution )! BB x

29-09-2008, 16:55	#200
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Beach running - I believe it is the way forward! Works your hip flexors more and is far comfier than road running!