So..... running - Page 25

Tak · 01-03-2009, 21:48

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Well, are you two going to do it then???

Mic has put his back out so he can't join in running atm. I haven't started anything at the moment - I'm thinking of having a go a couple of times next week on the treadmill and then maybe start the couch program the week after.

cleanbluesky · 01-03-2009, 23:18

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7554293.stm

This should go towards answering something iCraig asked. Running should strengthen ligaments and tendons anyway, so as long as a runner doesn't overtrain all should be well.

ojo · 02-03-2009, 22:04

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Did my "long slow run" this morning, which was 9.63km and included 3 big (in KateWorld) hills. I managed to run it all apart from walking approx 200m on the steepest bit. Really really shocked with myself and very proud too. Didn't think that I'd get the stamina back this quick. My breathing also sorted itself out at around 3km and felt really comfortable. Making a conscious effort to slow things down has helped massively, thanks for your advice ojo

Took the plunge and bought myself some sexy cropped running leggings yesterday. I had no idea they would be sooooo comfortable, not to mention attractive (

). Makes me wonder why I jogged in my old joggers for so long!!

Excellent work! Well, you can easily bag the 10k now

It is weird but after two or three miles you do get into the pace and things get easier. The hardest part is starting out.

I have this beast coming up soon

Using it in preparation for my marathon training but I reckon it will be as hard as the marathon itself.

_dogma_ · 12-03-2009, 15:38

I started on the jag last month and it was advised I started running so Iain's been taking me out with him. I can only make it as far as the gym (lol, screw gym memberships!

) which is about 3 or 4 minutes away by car, not sure how long it takes me to run it and I can run about half the way back.

I'm slowly trying to get myself all the way back but it's taking a while

I'm so unfit it's unbelieveable! Iain can run 4 times the distance and isn't really tired. I do smoke though.

lostkat · 12-03-2009, 20:40

ojo, for the record I think you are absolutely insane!!! Had a look at the map and can only imagine the amount of contour lines that will be squeezed onto that. Ouch!! You should be able to run your marathon backwards after completing that!!

Running is still going well. I've got a target this month of 2 marathons worth of distance to rack up and am almost 40% there already. The only problem I'm having is a slight ache in my shins. I know that n00bs have a tendancy to get shin splints, so I'm making sure I warm up/down and stretch them properly. Fingers crossed they won't get any worse. Any tips??

Dogma - A site to track your runs and keep a record of them is mapmyrun.com. It'll help you to see how far you've progressed from week to week, which should help with motivation. I get quite a kick from seeing my March total update everytime I add a run to my training log. Sad, I know

lostkat · 31-03-2009, 08:36

Well I set myself the goal of doing the distance of 2 marathons in March and I've just achieved it in the nick of time. Official marathon length is 42.195 km, which made my target 84.39km and I've done 85.49km

I also hit a massive milestone today by running my first full 10km. 10.19km to be precise in just over an hour. My personal goal is to run the 10k in July in less than an hour, so I'm really really proud of myself. WOOHOO!!! Time to start building some speed work into my shorter runs I think. I've already got some of the hill work in as part of my weekly runs because I live on top of a hill.

This was today's run. It's an extension of the 9km one I've been doing for the past few weeks. I run it in both directions, depending on which way the wind happens to be blowing

OK so I'm not climbing mountains, but some of them feel pretty bloody steep!

Roberta · 31-03-2009, 14:46

Well done Kate.

Tak · 31-03-2009, 14:47

meep! that looks scary!

Well done hun - I'm sure you'll get to less than an hour in no time

Haly · 31-03-2009, 15:41

Nice one

iCraig · 31-03-2009, 15:50

Yikes! Are you a Terminator?

I've just started out and have a quick question, how do I stop/prevent stitch? My legs are ok and my breathing isn't too bad but I have to keep stopping because it feels like my liver is being stabbed with cocktail sticks, it's really frustrating.

12-03-2009, 15:38	#244
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	I started on the jag last month and it was advised I started running so Iain's been taking me out with him. I can only make it as far as the gym (lol, screw gym memberships! ) which is about 3 or 4 minutes away by car, not sure how long it takes me to run it and I can run about half the way back. I'm slowly trying to get myself all the way back but it's taking a while I'm so unfit it's unbelieveable! Iain can run 4 times the distance and isn't really tired. I do smoke though. __________________

12-03-2009, 20:40	#245
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	ojo, for the record I think you are absolutely insane!!! Had a look at the map and can only imagine the amount of contour lines that will be squeezed onto that. Ouch!! You should be able to run your marathon backwards after completing that!! Running is still going well. I've got a target this month of 2 marathons worth of distance to rack up and am almost 40% there already. The only problem I'm having is a slight ache in my shins. I know that n00bs have a tendancy to get shin splints, so I'm making sure I warm up/down and stretch them properly. Fingers crossed they won't get any worse. Any tips?? Dogma - A site to track your runs and keep a record of them is mapmyrun.com. It'll help you to see how far you've progressed from week to week, which should help with motivation. I get quite a kick from seeing my March total update everytime I add a run to my training log. Sad, I know __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

31-03-2009, 08:36	#246
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well I set myself the goal of doing the distance of 2 marathons in March and I've just achieved it in the nick of time. Official marathon length is 42.195 km, which made my target 84.39km and I've done 85.49km I also hit a massive milestone today by running my first full 10km. 10.19km to be precise in just over an hour. My personal goal is to run the 10k in July in less than an hour, so I'm really really proud of myself. WOOHOO!!! Time to start building some speed work into my shorter runs I think. I've already got some of the hill work in as part of my weekly runs because I live on top of a hill. This was today's run. It's an extension of the 9km one I've been doing for the past few weeks. I run it in both directions, depending on which way the wind happens to be blowing OK so I'm not climbing mountains, but some of them feel pretty bloody steep! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

31-03-2009, 14:47	#248
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	meep! that looks scary! Well done hun - I'm sure you'll get to less than an hour in no time __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

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Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Nice one __________________ Halycopter

01-03-2009, 23:18	#242
cleanbluesky Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 492	http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7554293.stm This should go towards answering something iCraig asked. Running should strengthen ligaments and tendons anyway, so as long as a runner doesn't overtrain all should be well.

31-03-2009, 14:46	#247
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Well done Kate.

31-03-2009, 15:50	#250
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Yikes! Are you a Terminator? I've just started out and have a quick question, how do I stop/prevent stitch? My legs are ok and my breathing isn't too bad but I have to keep stopping because it feels like my liver is being stabbed with cocktail sticks, it's really frustrating. __________________