So..... running - Page 69

jmc41 · 28-01-2011, 00:03

I feel your pain, I've left work about 11pm before and run home, there wasn't anyone to give me a lift!

Am planning on 10 miles, for me that's substantial. Done it once before when I was doing 3.7 x 3 a week, now I'm doing 5.2 x 2 (x3 was giving me shin splints before xmas so cut it down) with more frequent sub-hour 10ks. Managed 01:39:29 last time, be nice to get a similar time but the focus is just not stopping - and where I live now is a little more hilly so we'll see.

jmc41 · 28-01-2011, 23:18

13.15mi @ 02:10:55
-4C [-7C]

lostkat · 29-01-2011, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmc41

13.15mi @ 02:10:55
-4C [-7C]

Bloody brilliant! Well done

When's the half marathon then?

And did you get a GPS watch in the end?

petemc · 29-01-2011, 10:37

Excellent run mate

-4c, ouch!

jmc41 · 29-01-2011, 12:37

Thanks both! I have a new appreciation for just how tough even that distance is, thinking about doubling it? That's insane!

I never thought I was going to finish for some time there, 4.5 miles I thought you know maybe it's possible as I was only going for 10. But managed to keep on somehow! It was extremely cold by the end, running gloves a lifesaver but after two hours I could have used something warmer.

Considering I never thought I'd be able to run for an hour let alone two maybe I do need to look into a half marathon, a flat one. I signed up for the runner world mag a week ago so will see what dates come up when that arrives. Got a fair few things on the calendar and summer doesn't appeal, maybe in the autumn.

I did get a watch! The FR305, been trying it out a bit and last night was the big test but too knackered to post much, could barely stand (need to work on this). It's great to be able to see speed - although as the reviews say this can be dubious - but the GPS signal is amazing, lost it for a few seconds for the first time tonight under an arch as I saw it say 0 but then it went to 11 for a few seconds so obviously righted itself. The overall time and distance is the best part though. Especially not having to try and map the most convoluted run I've ever done.

Am thinking of starting some minor intervals on a Wednesdays, starting with 10/8/10 for a 3 mile route home and seeing how that goes.

lostkat · 30-01-2011, 17:51

Try switching it to average pace instead. That's much more accurate and a better indication of how you're running

And why not sign up to a spring HM? You've already done the distance!!!

jmc41 · 31-01-2011, 22:46

Well I've got quite a few other bits and pieces on at weekends and need to ensure I'm in reasonable condition for them, but it's also hard to get places from Warwick by myself. Don't have any good friends that locally - just colleagues and go-out-for-a-drink mates.

Given how smashed I was when I finished not sure driving home would work well, okay I had a bag on my back for the run and had walked 3 miles into work in the morning but without that I'd probably just drop a couple of mins off the time. Want to be sure I can do it and remain reasonably with it afterwards.

Average pace works well, think I'll play about with laps and maybe get it to show an average as I go for each mile, if I can get that. Did a 5.19mi one home today, was still quite stiff but kept it going (6.3 pretty constantly and obviously the further you go the harder it is to see if you've really slowing down) nd finished in 47:23, a pb for the route (hilly) with a sub 8 min mile finish.

Legs are much better now going up and down stairs. Giving blood tomorrow, that normally has a short term negative impact.

lostkat · 31-01-2011, 23:02

Yeah, I've had to quite donating blood whilst I'm marathon training as it just knocks me for 6. Really annoying.

Mine's on overall average pace, but every mile it tells me how quick I've just ran the last mile so I can keep check on my pace.

sub-8? Well done

jmc41 · 02-02-2011, 22:20

3.13mi @ 25:02, I'm actually a little disappointed (especially as I mis-hit stop so it recorded 25:10). 08:36/07:36/08:06.

Hopefully I can do better when I've not given blood the day before (or find a flat route)

Not been out for a 'fast' run for ages.

How is everyone else doing?! 7 weeks to go petemc? Got out for that run at a sensible speed yet Jonny69?

petemc · 03-02-2011, 12:54

I'm doing good. Up to 7 miles or so on the training program. Its got me doing some shorter runs this week but then the next few weeks will jump up sharply.

Thing I'm finding really hard is running slow. Runkeeper says a fast is 11:00 to 11:20 pace per mile. Slow pace should be 12:10 to 12:30 or slower. I can't run that slow. Yesterdays run, which was meant to be slow, I did an average pace of 11:05. So my steady pace is their fast pace. Trying to run at their slow pace is like down to walking speed.

29-01-2011, 10:37	#684
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Excellent run mate -4c, ouch! __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

30-01-2011, 17:51	#686
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Try switching it to average pace instead. That's much more accurate and a better indication of how you're running And why not sign up to a spring HM? You've already done the distance!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

31-01-2011, 23:02	#688
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Yeah, I've had to quite donating blood whilst I'm marathon training as it just knocks me for 6. Really annoying. Mine's on overall average pace, but every mile it tells me how quick I've just ran the last mile so I can keep check on my pace. sub-8? Well done __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

03-02-2011, 12:54	#690
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I'm doing good. Up to 7 miles or so on the training program. Its got me doing some shorter runs this week but then the next few weeks will jump up sharply. Thing I'm finding really hard is running slow. Runkeeper says a fast is 11:00 to 11:20 pace per mile. Slow pace should be 12:10 to 12:30 or slower. I can't run that slow. Yesterdays run, which was meant to be slow, I did an average pace of 11:05. So my steady pace is their fast pace. Trying to run at their slow pace is like down to walking speed. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

28-01-2011, 00:03	#681
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I feel your pain, I've left work about 11pm before and run home, there wasn't anyone to give me a lift! Am planning on 10 miles, for me that's substantial. Done it once before when I was doing 3.7 x 3 a week, now I'm doing 5.2 x 2 (x3 was giving me shin splints before xmas so cut it down) with more frequent sub-hour 10ks. Managed 01:39:29 last time, be nice to get a similar time but the focus is just not stopping - and where I live now is a little more hilly so we'll see.

28-01-2011, 23:18	#682
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	13.15mi @ 02:10:55 -4C [-7C]

29-01-2011, 12:37	#685
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Thanks both! I have a new appreciation for just how tough even that distance is, thinking about doubling it? That's insane! I never thought I was going to finish for some time there, 4.5 miles I thought you know maybe it's possible as I was only going for 10. But managed to keep on somehow! It was extremely cold by the end, running gloves a lifesaver but after two hours I could have used something warmer. Considering I never thought I'd be able to run for an hour let alone two maybe I do need to look into a half marathon, a flat one. I signed up for the runner world mag a week ago so will see what dates come up when that arrives. Got a fair few things on the calendar and summer doesn't appeal, maybe in the autumn. I did get a watch! The FR305, been trying it out a bit and last night was the big test but too knackered to post much, could barely stand (need to work on this). It's great to be able to see speed - although as the reviews say this can be dubious - but the GPS signal is amazing, lost it for a few seconds for the first time tonight under an arch as I saw it say 0 but then it went to 11 for a few seconds so obviously righted itself. The overall time and distance is the best part though. Especially not having to try and map the most convoluted run I've ever done. Am thinking of starting some minor intervals on a Wednesdays, starting with 10/8/10 for a 3 mile route home and seeing how that goes.

31-01-2011, 22:46	#687
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Well I've got quite a few other bits and pieces on at weekends and need to ensure I'm in reasonable condition for them, but it's also hard to get places from Warwick by myself. Don't have any good friends that locally - just colleagues and go-out-for-a-drink mates. Given how smashed I was when I finished not sure driving home would work well, okay I had a bag on my back for the run and had walked 3 miles into work in the morning but without that I'd probably just drop a couple of mins off the time. Want to be sure I can do it and remain reasonably with it afterwards. Average pace works well, think I'll play about with laps and maybe get it to show an average as I go for each mile, if I can get that. Did a 5.19mi one home today, was still quite stiff but kept it going (6.3 pretty constantly and obviously the further you go the harder it is to see if you've really slowing down) nd finished in 47:23, a pb for the route (hilly) with a sub 8 min mile finish. Legs are much better now going up and down stairs. Giving blood tomorrow, that normally has a short term negative impact.

02-02-2011, 22:20	#689
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	3.13mi @ 25:02, I'm actually a little disappointed (especially as I mis-hit stop so it recorded 25:10). 08:36/07:36/08:06. Hopefully I can do better when I've not given blood the day before (or find a flat route) Not been out for a 'fast' run for ages. How is everyone else doing?! 7 weeks to go petemc? Got out for that run at a sensible speed yet Jonny69?