So..... running - Page 68

vix · 18-01-2011, 17:59

Well I'm not as good as any of you yet, but I'm improving massively. From originally not being able to run to the end of the street, I can now jog round the block. Went for a longer run last week, but I think it was a bit too far as I really hurt my legs. I'm stretching properly and have lovely shoes, but I think I'm probably running a bit too impacty still, maybe due to my weight perhaps?

Unfortunately I start working evenings again this week so plan for the next few weeks is:

Mon - run
Tues - rest (work!)
Weds - rest (work!)
Thurs - Burlesque, yes it is a bit of a workout!
Fri - Run
Sat - rest, probably because I will be out, but also may get in some dance practice.
Sun - run

lostkat · 19-01-2011, 06:36

Sounds like it's going well Vix

Take it easy and carry on with the stretches after your runs. You don't want to injure yourself. I really wouldn't worry about how you run because it's something that will develop and improve over time as you find your own natural style. Just keep at it!

Pete - Fantastic stuff!!! Do you have a training plan sorted yet? Eddie Izzard was a fantastic inspiration but PLEASE don't think you can run a marathon with just 6 weeks training

Don't underestimate the challenge though. It sounds a bit strange but a marathon is so much more than just 2 half marathons. People often say that 20 miles is the halfway point in a marathon... and they'd be right! And to answer your previous comment, if you're up to 16k then a 16 week plan isn't overly ambitious. If you have longer to train though, you can just extend it out.

petemc · 19-01-2011, 10:36

I've got about 9 weeks till the half marathon. I've got a training program that should be ok for that. Its not ideal as its a 16 week plan and I've skipped the first 3 weeks to get to the level I'm at now. I'm only going up to week 13 or so as that'll be when the half marathon is. But by then I should be at the required distance to run it. The training program has a 22km run in that week so I know I'll be able to run it. My pace is around 6:30/km and I'm hoping to finish in around 2:30.

I suppose the only real issue I've got is running with my gf. I want to train for the half marathon but also run with her. She had a foot injury through December so she's sticking to 5 - 7km runs for now. I plan to do 2 longer runs on my own then shorter runs with her. Hopefully that won't be an issue. I don't want to be selfish and lose what I enjoy most about running for the sake of a medal.

For the full marathon I'll start from scratch. This seems ok - http://runkeeper.com/fitness-class/running-marathon/9.

Jonny69 · 19-01-2011, 21:39

Ugh. I crashed and burned bigtime tonight.

I've been wanting to get my times down on my run home. If I run at normal pace I can do it in 25 minutes, take it easy and it's 30 minutes. I've been wanting to get that down to 20 minutes, which is a very keen time. I set off at a quick pace but by the end of the 1st km I was tired, end of 2nd km really feeling it and by the end of 3rd km (10 minutes) I had to stop and compose myself for a bit. Set off again and my rucksack was crushing my lungs, so I stopped and loosened it off, set off again and it got worse and worse and was sending pains down my sides and across my chest. By this point I was almost at a walking pace so I struggled round to the bus stop and got the bus the final km

I'm destroyed. Legs are knacked, headache, soul destroyed etc

lostkat · 19-01-2011, 23:10

Sometimes you just have a bad run. Put it behind you and try again another day

Jonny69 · 20-01-2011, 13:08

Got such a rotten hangover today. Despite not drinking last night...

I'm wondering if it might be a bit of illness coming on. Got a mouth ulcer which normally means I'm a bit run down, so I might not be in tip top shape for pushing my limits. I'll go out for a gentle one on Saturday.

lostkat · 20-01-2011, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

Got such a rotten hangover today. Despite not drinking last night...

I'm wondering if it might be a bit of illness coming on. Got a mouth ulcer which normally means I'm a bit run down, so I might not be in tip top shape for pushing my limits. I'll go out for a gentle one on Saturday.

Sounds like a good plan to me

Take it easy!

Jonny69 · 26-01-2011, 14:31

Still not got ill, I think I was just being crap :/

Same run tonight. Will be taking it at a sensible pace though

jmc41 · 26-01-2011, 23:14

How'd it go Jonny? I'm hoping to go for a longer run Friday, had a couple of dubious ones of late but Monday's wasn't too bad (slow, but didn't feel like death).

Don't take this the wrong way anyone, but it's nice to see there are some people here who aren't complete superstars! Makes me slightly slightly more human - though it's also good to see people doing really well of course.

Jonny69 · 27-01-2011, 13:56

I didn't make it in the end. I finished work really late and was seriously stressed and tired. I'm annoyed at myself because I really wanted to run, but I know I wouldn't have enjoyed it!

How far are you planning to go? Slow that pace down and lap up a nice long route you don't normally do.

(Ok, I'm pining for a nice country run in the middle of nowhere now. Thanks for that

)

18-01-2011, 17:59	#671
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Well I'm not as good as any of you yet, but I'm improving massively. From originally not being able to run to the end of the street, I can now jog round the block. Went for a longer run last week, but I think it was a bit too far as I really hurt my legs. I'm stretching properly and have lovely shoes, but I think I'm probably running a bit too impacty still, maybe due to my weight perhaps? Unfortunately I start working evenings again this week so plan for the next few weeks is: Mon - run Tues - rest (work!) Weds - rest (work!) Thurs - Burlesque, yes it is a bit of a workout! Fri - Run Sat - rest, probably because I will be out, but also may get in some dance practice. Sun - run __________________

19-01-2011, 06:36	#672
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Sounds like it's going well Vix Take it easy and carry on with the stretches after your runs. You don't want to injure yourself. I really wouldn't worry about how you run because it's something that will develop and improve over time as you find your own natural style. Just keep at it! Pete - Fantastic stuff!!! Do you have a training plan sorted yet? Eddie Izzard was a fantastic inspiration but PLEASE don't think you can run a marathon with just 6 weeks training Don't underestimate the challenge though. It sounds a bit strange but a marathon is so much more than just 2 half marathons. People often say that 20 miles is the halfway point in a marathon... and they'd be right! And to answer your previous comment, if you're up to 16k then a 16 week plan isn't overly ambitious. If you have longer to train though, you can just extend it out. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

19-01-2011, 10:36	#673
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I've got about 9 weeks till the half marathon. I've got a training program that should be ok for that. Its not ideal as its a 16 week plan and I've skipped the first 3 weeks to get to the level I'm at now. I'm only going up to week 13 or so as that'll be when the half marathon is. But by then I should be at the required distance to run it. The training program has a 22km run in that week so I know I'll be able to run it. My pace is around 6:30/km and I'm hoping to finish in around 2:30. I suppose the only real issue I've got is running with my gf. I want to train for the half marathon but also run with her. She had a foot injury through December so she's sticking to 5 - 7km runs for now. I plan to do 2 longer runs on my own then shorter runs with her. Hopefully that won't be an issue. I don't want to be selfish and lose what I enjoy most about running for the sake of a medal. For the full marathon I'll start from scratch. This seems ok - http://runkeeper.com/fitness-class/running-marathon/9. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

19-01-2011, 21:39	#674
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Ugh. I crashed and burned bigtime tonight. I've been wanting to get my times down on my run home. If I run at normal pace I can do it in 25 minutes, take it easy and it's 30 minutes. I've been wanting to get that down to 20 minutes, which is a very keen time. I set off at a quick pace but by the end of the 1st km I was tired, end of 2nd km really feeling it and by the end of 3rd km (10 minutes) I had to stop and compose myself for a bit. Set off again and my rucksack was crushing my lungs, so I stopped and loosened it off, set off again and it got worse and worse and was sending pains down my sides and across my chest. By this point I was almost at a walking pace so I struggled round to the bus stop and got the bus the final km I'm destroyed. Legs are knacked, headache, soul destroyed etc __________________

19-01-2011, 23:10	#675
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Sometimes you just have a bad run. Put it behind you and try again another day __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

20-01-2011, 13:08	#676
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Got such a rotten hangover today. Despite not drinking last night... I'm wondering if it might be a bit of illness coming on. Got a mouth ulcer which normally means I'm a bit run down, so I might not be in tip top shape for pushing my limits. I'll go out for a gentle one on Saturday. __________________

26-01-2011, 14:31	#678
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Still not got ill, I think I was just being crap :/ Same run tonight. Will be taking it at a sensible pace though __________________

26-01-2011, 23:14	#679
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	How'd it go Jonny? I'm hoping to go for a longer run Friday, had a couple of dubious ones of late but Monday's wasn't too bad (slow, but didn't feel like death). Don't take this the wrong way anyone, but it's nice to see there are some people here who aren't complete superstars! Makes me slightly slightly more human - though it's also good to see people doing really well of course.

27-01-2011, 13:56	#680
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I didn't make it in the end. I finished work really late and was seriously stressed and tired. I'm annoyed at myself because I really wanted to run, but I know I wouldn't have enjoyed it! How far are you planning to go? Slow that pace down and lap up a nice long route you don't normally do. (Ok, I'm pining for a nice country run in the middle of nowhere now. Thanks for that ) __________________