So..... running - Page 75

lostkat · 16-03-2011, 18:08

Golden rule of marathon (and thus half marathon) running. Don't try anything new on race day. Your half is less than 2 weeks away, so don't go changing what you do dramatically. You should just about have enough time to break in new trainers, but if your current ones feel fine then stick to them. Mine old ones have done well over 500 miles, but they still feel OK and I ran the race on Saturday in them

Don't buy any items of new clothing. Just wear what you're comfortable in. Oh, and don't forget to purchase some bodyglide to prevent unwanted chaifage!!!

Gels basically contain the right amount of protein & carbohydrate to keep your muscles happy and fuelled on loooooooong runs so that you're able to run further and faster. They're just a more palatable way of eating on the hoof. Lots of people prefer jelly babies though, so stick to those

You don't need gels for a half marathon anyway unless you're a serious athlete. I never bother with them for HM's. If you want to try a gel, they might give you one in your post-race pack at your HM. They usually do. Otherwise I can post you a couple of Lucozade ones. I've got millions of them!!!!

lostkat · 16-03-2011, 18:10

P.S. You will be BRILLIANT on the day. You'll be full of adrenaline and probably surprise yourself at how well you do. Just don't go off too fast, keep an eye on how quickly you're doing the miles (and SLOW DOWN if you're going too fast) and you'll be fine. In your first HM, it does get hard after 10 but you've done it before, you know what to expect and you can do the distance. Just keep telling yourself that and KEEP RUNNING. Very excited for you!!

jmc41 · 21-03-2011, 23:30

My watch did something odd, the last bit (0.04miles) says my avg speed is 11.9 but my max is 11.6, bah. Okay so it's only 65m.

Managed 5mi in just over 44 mins today, happy especially given my legs were mashed after over nine miles Friday. Our canal has TEN locks in a row up past me - going up is fine, coming down, yeouch.

When's your half Pete? I've only really done over 10 one when I did my 13.1 and was virtually dead at the end. Even when I slow myself down those last three miles are terrible. Sure the fact that is was very cold helped in some ways.

BBx · 23-03-2011, 09:08

29m 55secs last night...Did a better time when I was ill :/

Weird! Still at least it was sub 30!

BB x

BBx · 24-03-2011, 00:58

29m 47 tonight :/

No music though...& running at 10km/h

which is fast for me ok

?

BB x

jmc41 · 24-03-2011, 08:08

Nothing wrong with 30 min 5k. I had some middle aged (mid 40s) prat at work claiming he ran 6min miles and did an 18min 5k. It's like so? What's your point?

I can't, and most of my 5k time are more like 30 mins (heck, lots are over), but I'm still fitter than I've been in a long time (probably most of the rest of the general population) and a heck of a less prone to heart problems and it helps me de-stress.

BBx · 24-03-2011, 09:46

I HATE running with an abundance... but you cannot get away from it for an all over body workout and fat burner!!!

This time next month I will be on a beach in Marbella - bikini vision is my only motivation

Am already starting to see results though

BB x

Jonny69 · 24-03-2011, 13:06

I've ditched the cycling for a few weeks because it's clearly what's causing my injury. It seems to be at the top outside of my calf and makes my hamstring pull, then it makes my knee ache. I took a few days off the bike and it really aggravated it as soon as I started riding again. I'm doing some gentle runs at a slow pace as they seem to actually ease it off a bit and I'm going to do no cycling for the next two weeks.

Matblack · 27-03-2011, 15:39

So I ran, well ran a bit walked a bit, ran a bit, my pace was 14min/mile which sounds a bit pathetic but I got off my arse and did it and I'm not dead, so I'll do it again.

I find it harder than cross training but it got me out of the house and apparently I burned 326 calories which is handy. Although I suspect more as it doesn't take into account the additional elevation for the footbridges, yes I know thats a bit pathetic but every little counts!

I felt like a might die afterwards but coming home and seeing Pete had completed his half marathon (well done Pete) has given me some inspiration and as I did 3km today I can't see why I shouldn't shoot for 5km without walking in the next 3 months and then build up to 10k within a year.

MB

jmc41 · 27-03-2011, 16:01

Good going! Most people don't walk 14 min miles so you were definitely going well, and walking/jogging is defo the way to start. It's also great for calorie burning.

You may not find the 5-10k transition too bad (as long as you get used to 5k a few times), it's getting used to the rhythm and breathing etc... that are hard, if you keep it slow you might be suprised

16-03-2011, 18:08	#741
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Golden rule of marathon (and thus half marathon) running. Don't try anything new on race day. Your half is less than 2 weeks away, so don't go changing what you do dramatically. You should just about have enough time to break in new trainers, but if your current ones feel fine then stick to them. Mine old ones have done well over 500 miles, but they still feel OK and I ran the race on Saturday in them Don't buy any items of new clothing. Just wear what you're comfortable in. Oh, and don't forget to purchase some bodyglide to prevent unwanted chaifage!!! Gels basically contain the right amount of protein & carbohydrate to keep your muscles happy and fuelled on loooooooong runs so that you're able to run further and faster. They're just a more palatable way of eating on the hoof. Lots of people prefer jelly babies though, so stick to those You don't need gels for a half marathon anyway unless you're a serious athlete. I never bother with them for HM's. If you want to try a gel, they might give you one in your post-race pack at your HM. They usually do. Otherwise I can post you a couple of Lucozade ones. I've got millions of them!!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

16-03-2011, 18:10	#742
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	P.S. You will be BRILLIANT on the day. You'll be full of adrenaline and probably surprise yourself at how well you do. Just don't go off too fast, keep an eye on how quickly you're doing the miles (and SLOW DOWN if you're going too fast) and you'll be fine. In your first HM, it does get hard after 10 but you've done it before, you know what to expect and you can do the distance. Just keep telling yourself that and KEEP RUNNING. Very excited for you!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

24-03-2011, 13:06	#748
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I've ditched the cycling for a few weeks because it's clearly what's causing my injury. It seems to be at the top outside of my calf and makes my hamstring pull, then it makes my knee ache. I took a few days off the bike and it really aggravated it as soon as I started riding again. I'm doing some gentle runs at a slow pace as they seem to actually ease it off a bit and I'm going to do no cycling for the next two weeks. __________________

27-03-2011, 15:39	#749
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	So I ran, well ran a bit walked a bit, ran a bit, my pace was 14min/mile which sounds a bit pathetic but I got off my arse and did it and I'm not dead, so I'll do it again. I find it harder than cross training but it got me out of the house and apparently I burned 326 calories which is handy. Although I suspect more as it doesn't take into account the additional elevation for the footbridges, yes I know thats a bit pathetic but every little counts! I felt like a might die afterwards but coming home and seeing Pete had completed his half marathon (well done Pete) has given me some inspiration and as I did 3km today I can't see why I shouldn't shoot for 5km without walking in the next 3 months and then build up to 10k within a year. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

21-03-2011, 23:30	#743
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	My watch did something odd, the last bit (0.04miles) says my avg speed is 11.9 but my max is 11.6, bah. Okay so it's only 65m. Managed 5mi in just over 44 mins today, happy especially given my legs were mashed after over nine miles Friday. Our canal has TEN locks in a row up past me - going up is fine, coming down, yeouch. When's your half Pete? I've only really done over 10 one when I did my 13.1 and was virtually dead at the end. Even when I slow myself down those last three miles are terrible. Sure the fact that is was very cold helped in some ways.

23-03-2011, 09:08	#744
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	29m 55secs last night...Did a better time when I was ill :/ Weird! Still at least it was sub 30! BB x

24-03-2011, 00:58	#745
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	29m 47 tonight :/ No music though...& running at 10km/h which is fast for me ok ? BB x

24-03-2011, 08:08	#746
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Nothing wrong with 30 min 5k. I had some middle aged (mid 40s) prat at work claiming he ran 6min miles and did an 18min 5k. It's like so? What's your point? I can't, and most of my 5k time are more like 30 mins (heck, lots are over), but I'm still fitter than I've been in a long time (probably most of the rest of the general population) and a heck of a less prone to heart problems and it helps me de-stress.

24-03-2011, 09:46	#747
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I HATE running with an abundance... but you cannot get away from it for an all over body workout and fat burner!!! This time next month I will be on a beach in Marbella - bikini vision is my only motivation Am already starting to see results though BB x

27-03-2011, 16:01	#750
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Good going! Most people don't walk 14 min miles so you were definitely going well, and walking/jogging is defo the way to start. It's also great for calorie burning. You may not find the 5-10k transition too bad (as long as you get used to 5k a few times), it's getting used to the rhythm and breathing etc... that are hard, if you keep it slow you might be suprised