So..... running - Page 76

petemc · 27-03-2011, 17:15

Good going Matt

Find a nice easy training program, 3 months is a good time. Hardest part is battling your head. Most times when I go running it takes a few miles to get into it. The first few I'm thinking "Oh god, can't do it." If you can find a running partner that will help so much.

Half marathon done

Felt great to finish it, to defeat something I've feared these past few weeks. The start was odd. An insane amount of people passed me and I felt like I was the very last runner in the race. I was doing my perfect pace but it still made me feel deflated. That changed around the 9 mile mark though. All those people couldn't keep up that pace and were walking or slowing down. As I kept a consistent pace of about 10:15/mile I was able to over take them. That felt great

I did it in 2hrs 13 mins, which is about 20 mins faster than last time. Very happy with my consistent pace. Only time I stopped was for the loo about 7 miles in, so I probably did around 2hrs 10 or so. Felt like my toenails came off but they didn't. No other issues other than that.

jmc41 · 27-03-2011, 17:24

Way to go Pete! Beat all those people wished they'd kept it sensible like you as they were dying for the last four miles

Jonny69 · 28-03-2011, 12:24

Well done Matt! You'll be flying along in no time

And nice one Pete. I need to do me a h.m. at some point.

jmc41 · 28-03-2011, 14:11

Does anyone know if you're meant to do the ice bath thing before or after a warm one?

After my long runs on Friday I've taken to using the cold shower on max on the legs which seems to help a bit, especially important this week as I'm running Thursday and diving Sunday which requires the ability to move my legs.

Anyway, my shower is now busted (it's got a broken knob), so I may have to take to having a bath until the landlady's "handy man" gets it fixed, so wondered... should I lie in cold water first... or have a warm bath. Because I'm not washing in freezing water!

Knipples · 28-03-2011, 17:35

So I um, went for my first run today. Have spent a few weeks psyching myself up to do it, and buying the right shoes etc.

Used the iPhone c25k app, and I managed 16 mins of the 20 min run, which isn't half bad for a first attempt I think. Need to keep an eye on my dodgy knee though.

BBx · 28-03-2011, 17:40

Well done Marie!

With running its breaking the barrier of The Fear and getting on with it

It gets better the more you do trust me!!!

BB x

Knipples · 28-03-2011, 17:42

Thanks, felt like a bit of a tit at first, but I took Patch with me for company, he is now semi comatose as he had to run along with me!

BBx · 28-03-2011, 17:57

AWwww his poor ickle legs!!!

PS I think you can get special jogging with dog leads...

BB x

Matblack · 28-03-2011, 20:51

My legs felt like I'd been in a minor road accident today.

Out again tomorrow!

MB

BBx · 28-03-2011, 21:48

4km in 23m 13secs

did the other km before body pump & body attack.

#nutter

BB x

27-03-2011, 17:15	#751
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Good going Matt Find a nice easy training program, 3 months is a good time. Hardest part is battling your head. Most times when I go running it takes a few miles to get into it. The first few I'm thinking "Oh god, can't do it." If you can find a running partner that will help so much. Half marathon done Felt great to finish it, to defeat something I've feared these past few weeks. The start was odd. An insane amount of people passed me and I felt like I was the very last runner in the race. I was doing my perfect pace but it still made me feel deflated. That changed around the 9 mile mark though. All those people couldn't keep up that pace and were walking or slowing down. As I kept a consistent pace of about 10:15/mile I was able to over take them. That felt great I did it in 2hrs 13 mins, which is about 20 mins faster than last time. Very happy with my consistent pace. Only time I stopped was for the loo about 7 miles in, so I probably did around 2hrs 10 or so. Felt like my toenails came off but they didn't. No other issues other than that. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

28-03-2011, 12:24	#753
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Well done Matt! You'll be flying along in no time And nice one Pete. I need to do me a h.m. at some point. __________________

28-03-2011, 20:51	#759
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	My legs felt like I'd been in a minor road accident today. Out again tomorrow! 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"

27-03-2011, 17:24	#752
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Way to go Pete! Beat all those people wished they'd kept it sensible like you as they were dying for the last four miles

28-03-2011, 14:11	#754
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Does anyone know if you're meant to do the ice bath thing before or after a warm one? After my long runs on Friday I've taken to using the cold shower on max on the legs which seems to help a bit, especially important this week as I'm running Thursday and diving Sunday which requires the ability to move my legs. Anyway, my shower is now busted (it's got a broken knob), so I may have to take to having a bath until the landlady's "handy man" gets it fixed, so wondered... should I lie in cold water first... or have a warm bath. Because I'm not washing in freezing water!

28-03-2011, 17:40	#756
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Well done Marie! With running its breaking the barrier of The Fear and getting on with it It gets better the more you do trust me!!! BB x

28-03-2011, 17:57	#758
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	AWwww his poor ickle legs!!! PS I think you can get special jogging with dog leads... BB x

28-03-2011, 21:48	#760
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	4km in 23m 13secs did the other km before body pump & body attack. #nutter BB x