So..... running - Page 79

Kitten · 12-04-2011, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Next time I'm gong to get proper gait analysis and get shoes which are ideally suited to me

MB

I did that, but I can't lay hands on the trainers I got. I remember it being a little better with them, but not completely. I often get a numb couple of toes on the outside because one foot is bigger than other, so to get shoes that fit mostly, a couple of toes get scrunched on one foot.

My shin hurt yesterday too, but I'm sure it's just getting back into it.

Kate, I'll try that tomorrow.

jmc41 · 12-04-2011, 21:35

I'm planning on another 13.1 training run Friday. Been doing 8/9 mile runs for two months now (started 8.2 @ 1:19, last Friday 9.25 @ 1:25) so hoping I will be able to properly strech (aka stand) after this one.

Bloke at work is trying to talk me into a October HM, we'd both be aiming for sub 2h, he's currently on 10k @ 52min and managed a 63 min 7 miler. Still that's VERY different to 13.1 miles.

lostkat · 13-04-2011, 05:18

Yes it is, but it's perfectly achievable. Are you doing any speedwork in your weekly plan? It's well worth swapping 1 run per week for speed reps once you are up to 8-9 miles for your long runs. It really does make a huge difference!

lostkat · 13-04-2011, 05:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

I did that, but I can't lay hands on the trainers I got. I remember it being a little better with them, but not completely. I often get a numb couple of toes on the outside because one foot is bigger than other, so to get shoes that fit mostly, a couple of toes get scrunched on one foot.

My shin hurt yesterday too, but I'm sure it's just getting back into it.

Kate, I'll try that tomorrow.

Are your trainers just your normal trainer size? They advise going up at least 0.5 size when you buy running shoes because your feet expand quite a lot when they get hot. I'm a bit concerned that some of your toes feel scrunched up before you've even started. That's not good!

You probably already know all this, so I'm not trying to patronise, just help

jmc41 · 13-04-2011, 06:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

Yes it is, but it's perfectly achievable. Are you doing any speedwork in your weekly plan? It's well worth swapping 1 run per week for speed reps once you are up to 8-9 miles for your long runs. It really does make a huge difference!

Sort of, still just doing two a week Monday is my faster run and I'm doing 5 miles in ~43 mins, the last mile is sub 8 (for the last 4 that I've done).

Hoping to get back up to include a short 3 miler Wednesdays against post holiday now that my legs are use to the extra distance.

Kitten · 13-04-2011, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

Are your trainers just your normal trainer size? They advise going up at least 0.5 size when you buy running shoes because your feet expand quite a lot when they get hot. I'm a bit concerned that some of your toes feel scrunched up before you've even started. That's not good!

You probably already know all this, so I'm not trying to patronise, just help

Sorry, Kate, that's normal shoes.

They were fitted by the people in the shop after the gait analysis - they checked the room. But the ones I'm using while they are AWOL are a full size bigger than usual which is why I think it might be that they are tied too tight (as they come off otherwise!)

And don't worry about patronising me, I know you're not and even so, I know nada about this stuff! Anything I learnt I've forgotten.

BBx · 13-04-2011, 21:37

29m 09 secs

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Matblack · 15-04-2011, 16:41

Thew in another 5k today to see if my pace was increasing, if you take out the pause for the traffic lights I'm calling that under 35mins which included some walking, if I can only get running for the whole thing I think I'll be able to get under 30 mins eventually. I'm in awe of you BBx getting under 30, are you running that on a tread mill with no incline?

MB

Kitten · 15-04-2011, 18:25

Come off it, if you're hitting 35 already, you'll be <30 in no time!

Matblack · 15-04-2011, 18:34

It doesn't sound like much but its a full minute less per km and when I look at the splits I've done in <6 minutes there is only one and there are 8 and almost 9 minute splits too.

km Pace (min/km)
1 6:30
2 5:34
3 7:34
4 6:44
5 8:48

I need to be running consistently and faster, the first hurdle is actually being able to run for 5km without having to give up and walk for a while at about the 3km mark! If I can do that I think I'll get there

MB

13-04-2011, 05:18	#783
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Yes it is, but it's perfectly achievable. Are you doing any speedwork in your weekly plan? It's well worth swapping 1 run per week for speed reps once you are up to 8-9 miles for your long runs. It really does make a huge difference! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

15-04-2011, 16:41	#788
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Thew in another 5k today to see if my pace was increasing, if you take out the pause for the traffic lights I'm calling that under 35mins which included some walking, if I can only get running for the whole thing I think I'll be able to get under 30 mins eventually. I'm in awe of you BBx getting under 30, are you running that on a tread mill with no incline? 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"

15-04-2011, 18:25	#789
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Come off it, if you're hitting 35 already, you'll be <30 in no time! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

15-04-2011, 18:34	#790
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	It doesn't sound like much but its a full minute less per km and when I look at the splits I've done in <6 minutes there is only one and there are 8 and almost 9 minute splits too. km Pace (min/km) 1 6:30 2 5:34 3 7:34 4 6:44 5 8:48 I need to be running consistently and faster, the first hurdle is actually being able to run for 5km without having to give up and walk for a while at about the 3km mark! If I can do that I think I'll get there 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"

12-04-2011, 21:35	#782
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I'm planning on another 13.1 training run Friday. Been doing 8/9 mile runs for two months now (started 8.2 @ 1:19, last Friday 9.25 @ 1:25) so hoping I will be able to properly strech (aka stand) after this one. Bloke at work is trying to talk me into a October HM, we'd both be aiming for sub 2h, he's currently on 10k @ 52min and managed a 63 min 7 miler. Still that's VERY different to 13.1 miles.

13-04-2011, 21:37	#787
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	29m 09 secs BB x