So..... running - Page 74

jmc41 · 25-02-2011, 23:55

The perfect ingredients for a run

Sleep: < 6 hours
Diet: Canteen curry, McDonalds, Pie, Chip and Peas
Weather: 11C (nice), wet to the point of flooding, and raining. Dark. Windy

Running with music for the first time really, having tried various devices without luck in the past. Took me a while to get into my stride and breathing but overall I think it helped, definitely felt more comfortable. If anyone is interested I can recommend the Phillips SHQ3000/10, they sit on rather than in my odd ears which means I can still hear traffic which is a major bonus.

Now, where I can get those 931 calories back from.

[Edit] Mile 2 time: 09:59.93, well it's under my target :P

lostkat · 27-02-2011, 08:57

I have the non-sporty version of those earphones and they're bloody brilliant! Had them for years. Didn't realise they did a waterproof, sweat resistant version too.

Well done by the way

Jonny69 · 27-02-2011, 23:06

I'm nursing a couple of what I can only describe as a few niggling injuries that are on the brink of happening, so I decided to skip the run this morning. I've had a puncture bonanza on the bikes and had to rely on the fixie for commuting, which is fun for a day or so, but starts to beat on the knees after a while. Got that 'runners knee' setting in if I'm not careful :/

Jonny69 · 09-03-2011, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

I have the non-sporty version of those earphones and they're bloody brilliant! Had them for years. Didn't realise they did a waterproof, sweat resistant version too.

Well done by the way

Which ones have you got out of interest? I'm getting sick of mine pinging out of my ears when I'm running and it's time for some new ones...

lostkat · 10-03-2011, 06:31

I have 2 pairs of these, although mine were £8.99 when I had them. I'd still pay full price though. The earhooks are made of rubbery material which makes them very comfortable and the buds (comes with 3 sizes) go right into your ears. There is some play in them so you can get them to fit nicely. I can run for hours with them in. The "washable" sporty version are cheaper at the moment - here. I've run in the rain with mine on, but I expect I'll knacker them eventually so I quite like the idea of these. Good thing I'm not precious about the colour though! Haha

Jonny69 · 15-03-2011, 23:01

Cool, thanks for that recommendation. I borrowed her Sennheisers and they didn't try to jump out at all, so it's obviously the shape of my Sonys that are the problem. They are due for replacement, so I think I know what I'll replace them with now

I've picked out a couple of short routes locally so I can pop out for a swift one of an evening. Got a 4k with a bit of steep hilly stuff near the end and a flat 3.5k. Did the 3.5k tonight in 14 minutes which was a bit of a surprise. Wonder if I could keep that pace up for 10k with a bit of practice

Doubt it. But I'm still some way off the pace to win the 5k at work. I think the time to beat is about 17-18 minutes

BBx · 15-03-2011, 23:18

5km 29m 36secs

After Body Combat too and not feeling too well :/

Woot me though!

BB x

lostkat · 15-03-2011, 23:37

Well done guys. Keep at it. Jonny if you want to improve your speed have you thought of adding interval training to your routine? It's much more effective than just trying to run quicker each time.

Ashby 20 last weekend. 20 miles on Sunday. 2:58:17
Just under 2 mins slower than last yr but I'm well happy with that. Felt very comfortable too for what's an incredibly hilly race. Good practice for Windermere

jmc41 · 16-03-2011, 08:14

Jonny: 17 (or 18) mins for a 5k is insanely fast!

lostcat: sounds like you are kicking down those 9min miles and on-track for a sub-4h marathon? Way to go!

I've been a bit ill (work overload) and then a cold so not been out since March 7th :s Pondering if I should try somthing shorter than my now semi-normal 8-9mi Friday. Hoped to get out last night but didn't finish til 9pm again so couldn't face it. 10 days off not what I wanted.

petemc · 16-03-2011, 11:15

Jonny, yeah 17/18 mins is faaasssst. When we did the 5k Santa Dash we were at the start. There's a bit where the run loops back on itself and despite being at the start we were shocked to see this lone runner clearly half a km ahead of everyone else. He must have been pushing for 15 mins or so. For fun I've tried running at the pace and its insane. I can only sprint it for 30 secs or so.

A week on Sunday is my half marathon run. I've already done it once in training, but should have done a few more. To be honest I'm scared of that distance. I did 10 miles on Monday and it was a slog but nothing like the 13 I did the other month. Theres something about those last 3 miles that really gets to you. I'm going to do some small runs leading up to the main one. Quite scared but I'm hoping the atmosphere of the day spurs me on.

I've got a few things to sort before though. Gotta buy new running shoes. My old ones were rated for 500 miles, which I laughed at. As if I'd do 500 miles! I've done about 650 miles in them. So I need to get new ones and break them in before the run. Doing that tomorrow.

While I'm at the running shop I think I'll stock up on a few things. The main thing I'm curious about is gels. I've heard of them but I have no idea what they are or why I may need them. I go running with some jelly babies to keep me going. Seems to work.

Any other tips would be appreciated

Aiming for 2:15-20.

25-02-2011, 23:55	#731
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	The perfect ingredients for a run Sleep: < 6 hours Diet: Canteen curry, McDonalds, Pie, Chip and Peas Weather: 11C (nice), wet to the point of flooding, and raining. Dark. Windy Running with music for the first time really, having tried various devices without luck in the past. Took me a while to get into my stride and breathing but overall I think it helped, definitely felt more comfortable. If anyone is interested I can recommend the Phillips SHQ3000/10, they sit on rather than in my odd ears which means I can still hear traffic which is a major bonus. Now, where I can get those 931 calories back from. [Edit] Mile 2 time: 09:59.93, well it's under my target :P Last edited by jmc41; 26-02-2011 at 00:00.

27-02-2011, 08:57	#732
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I have the non-sporty version of those earphones and they're bloody brilliant! Had them for years. Didn't realise they did a waterproof, sweat resistant version too. Well done by the way __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-02-2011, 23:06	#733
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I'm nursing a couple of what I can only describe as a few niggling injuries that are on the brink of happening, so I decided to skip the run this morning. I've had a puncture bonanza on the bikes and had to rely on the fixie for commuting, which is fun for a day or so, but starts to beat on the knees after a while. Got that 'runners knee' setting in if I'm not careful :/ __________________

10-03-2011, 06:31	#735
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I have 2 pairs of these, although mine were £8.99 when I had them. I'd still pay full price though. The earhooks are made of rubbery material which makes them very comfortable and the buds (comes with 3 sizes) go right into your ears. There is some play in them so you can get them to fit nicely. I can run for hours with them in. The "washable" sporty version are cheaper at the moment - here. I've run in the rain with mine on, but I expect I'll knacker them eventually so I quite like the idea of these. Good thing I'm not precious about the colour though! Haha __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done? Last edited by lostkat; 10-03-2011 at 06:33.

15-03-2011, 23:01	#736
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Cool, thanks for that recommendation. I borrowed her Sennheisers and they didn't try to jump out at all, so it's obviously the shape of my Sonys that are the problem. They are due for replacement, so I think I know what I'll replace them with now I've picked out a couple of short routes locally so I can pop out for a swift one of an evening. Got a 4k with a bit of steep hilly stuff near the end and a flat 3.5k. Did the 3.5k tonight in 14 minutes which was a bit of a surprise. Wonder if I could keep that pace up for 10k with a bit of practice Doubt it. But I'm still some way off the pace to win the 5k at work. I think the time to beat is about 17-18 minutes __________________

15-03-2011, 23:18	#737
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	5km 29m 36secs After Body Combat too and not feeling too well :/ Woot me though! BB x

15-03-2011, 23:37	#738
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well done guys. Keep at it. Jonny if you want to improve your speed have you thought of adding interval training to your routine? It's much more effective than just trying to run quicker each time. Ashby 20 last weekend. 20 miles on Sunday. 2:58:17 Just under 2 mins slower than last yr but I'm well happy with that. Felt very comfortable too for what's an incredibly hilly race. Good practice for Windermere __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

16-03-2011, 08:14	#739
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Jonny: 17 (or 18) mins for a 5k is insanely fast! lostcat: sounds like you are kicking down those 9min miles and on-track for a sub-4h marathon? Way to go! I've been a bit ill (work overload) and then a cold so not been out since March 7th :s Pondering if I should try somthing shorter than my now semi-normal 8-9mi Friday. Hoped to get out last night but didn't finish til 9pm again so couldn't face it. 10 days off not what I wanted. Last edited by jmc41; 16-03-2011 at 08:28.

16-03-2011, 11:15	#740
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Jonny, yeah 17/18 mins is faaasssst. When we did the 5k Santa Dash we were at the start. There's a bit where the run loops back on itself and despite being at the start we were shocked to see this lone runner clearly half a km ahead of everyone else. He must have been pushing for 15 mins or so. For fun I've tried running at the pace and its insane. I can only sprint it for 30 secs or so. A week on Sunday is my half marathon run. I've already done it once in training, but should have done a few more. To be honest I'm scared of that distance. I did 10 miles on Monday and it was a slog but nothing like the 13 I did the other month. Theres something about those last 3 miles that really gets to you. I'm going to do some small runs leading up to the main one. Quite scared but I'm hoping the atmosphere of the day spurs me on. I've got a few things to sort before though. Gotta buy new running shoes. My old ones were rated for 500 miles, which I laughed at. As if I'd do 500 miles! I've done about 650 miles in them. So I need to get new ones and break them in before the run. Doing that tomorrow. While I'm at the running shop I think I'll stock up on a few things. The main thing I'm curious about is gels. I've heard of them but I have no idea what they are or why I may need them. I go running with some jelly babies to keep me going. Seems to work. Any other tips would be appreciated Aiming for 2:15-20. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!