Running and stuff

[FoxyPV]

Lisa.

How far do you run? I have a half marathon in my head.

[Guest]

Thanks, Foxeh!

Have a look at the Runner's World website for some good training programmes. At the moment, I should be running over 40 miles per week, but that's full marathon training.

[FoxesAreBlue]

1hr 51mins.

I wasn't looking for a new PB, as it was just another training run, and despite those sodding hills ( ), I took 5 minutes off of my previous best time!

Good work Lisa well done!!!!!

EDIT: that looks like a piss take and really patronising but it's not intended to be, my manager said to me running a 1/2 marathon is routine for me now.

I'm sorry but there is nothing routine abou running that sort of distance, even if you e been faster before. And you still got a respectable time.

[Guest]

Good work Lisa well done!!!!!

EDIT: that looks like a piss take and really patronising but it's not intended to be, my manager said to me running a 1/2 marathon is routine for me now.

I'm sorry but there is nothing routine abou running that sort of distance, even if you e been faster before. And you still got a respectable time.

I'm pleased with the new PB, no offence taken at all! I started running far too late to be any good at it, but I still got a top half finish yesterday, which is a bonus.

The next target is a sub 1hr 50 half.

[Bluefoxtim]

I'm pleased with the new PB, no offence taken at all! I started running far too late to be any good at it, but I still got a top half finish yesterday, which is a bonus.

The next target is a sub 1hr 50 half.

Have you seen the results then?

Nevermind, found them. I came 30th

[SystonFox]

i need to get into running as my mates on about doing the leicester marathon in October. never done one or any significant run so i need to train alot between now and then. i'll probably get loads of people here saying don't do it it's too much for a first big race. i fully agree withyou but at the end of the day my mates a dick and he's booking us in! he has even spoke of world records and keeping up with Kenyans. leicester fan. idiot

[danny.]

If you are doing the Leicester full, and you don't run at the moment - you better get training asap!

[SystonFox]

i wouldnt say i dont run. i do 3 - 4 miles a couple of times a week i have just never ran above 6 miles in one go. im a fit bloke i play football a lot and cycle a lot but road running that kind of distance would be completely new to me.

[danny.]

You'll probably be fine then! Football and cycling should have you half way there already, will just be a case of nailing down a good running technique (else you are going to get injured doing all those training mile) and fighting the boredom of all that pavement pounding!

[SystonFox]

slight sigh of relief after reading your last reply. cheers

[reynard]

i wouldnt say i dont run. i do 3 - 4 miles a couple of times a week i have just never ran above 6 miles in one go. im a fit bloke i play football a lot and cycle a lot but road running that kind of distance would be completely new to me.

You will be absolutely fine as long as you start training properly pretty soon. If you can run for half an hour which you obviously can you really only need a 16 week training plan to get you round a marathon. Build in a couple of extra weeks for things like holiday/illness etc and you're away.

You need to go to a good running shop and get your running gait assessed properly. It is really vital to get the right shoes. You need to expect to pay between 60 and 80 quid. You don't need to spend more than that and they should last 300-500 miles on the road. I really can't stress enough the importance of this. The impact of continual road running on knees and shins is considerable and a good pair of running shoes will be money well spent as they will help prevent injuries.

If you decide to go ahead get yourself a training plan. There are loads on the internet (runner's world website probably has them) or get yourself a good book (A&CBlack publish some good ones). You don't need to stick religiously to the plan but it will give you a good guideline to where you need to be at what stage etc etc.

Leicester is a good marathon. It isn't pancake flat though and the last mile is uphill and pretty tough after you've gone 25 to get there. If you want big crowds don't expect that either though those who come out are very supportive. It was my first marathon an if you need any further encouragement I was 46 when I ran it and very unfit in March/April but I managed to get round (I'm a slow runner though) and have since gone on to complete another two. When you cross the finish line it a simply amazing feeling.

[reynard]

How easy was it to register for the London Marathon out of interest?

I'd love to do it one year but I've heard several stories about how they only let in high end donators and stuff.

I'm also sure I've asked this before (hey that rhymed) but I can't be arsed to look back.

You need to apply in the ballot. It is pretty tough to get in. The ballot is done online and closes when they get 125000 applicants and it doesn't take long. It doesn't cost you anything to apply though as you don't need to pay your entry fee until you get a place.

Otherwise you need to get a "good for your age" place which probably means you have to have run a registered marathon in something like 3hrs 15 mins which is really pretty quick. The other option is a gold bond place. There's a massive choice with some very good charities but some do ask for a lot of money. I'm doing it this year and need to raise £1200 which is about as low as you can get. Others on here are having to raise a lot more than that. They do hold you to raising the agreed amount though so be careful if that is the route you go and make sure you have a good chance of raising the said amount.

You may as well try the ballot though you might be lucky.

[James_lcfc]

i need to get into running as my mates on about doing the leicester marathon in October. never done one or any significant run so i need to train alot between now and then. i'll probably get loads of people here saying don't do it it's too much for a first big race. i fully agree withyou but at the end of the day my mates a dick and he's booking us in! he has even spoke of world records and keeping up with Kenyans. leicester fan. idiot

Haha. You'll be fine getting round with your base fitness but if you're planning to push it be prepared to suffer. I run 5/6 times a week but like you never do more than 5/6 miles. Did my first half marathon in 1:20 and literally felt like I had flu for a week after. Horrible.

[SystonFox]

You will be absolutely fine as long as you start training properly pretty soon. If you can run for half an hour which you obviously can you really only need a 16 week training plan to get you round a marathon. Build in a couple of extra weeks for things like holiday/illness etc and you're away.

You need to go to a good running shop and get your running gait assessed properly. It is really vital to get the right shoes. You need to expect to pay between 60 and 80 quid. You don't need to spend more than that and they should last 300-500 miles on the road. I really can't stress enough the importance of this. The impact of continual road running on knees and shins is considerable and a good pair of running shoes will be money well spent as they will help prevent injuries.

If you decide to go ahead get yourself a training plan. There are loads on the internet (runner's world website probably has them) or get yourself a good book (A&CBlack publish some good ones). You don't need to stick religiously to the plan but it will give you a good guideline to where you need to be at what stage etc etc.

Leicester is a good marathon. It isn't pancake flat though and the last mile is uphill and pretty tough after you've gone 25 to get there. If you want big crowds don't expect that either though those who come out are very supportive. It was my first marathon an if you need any further encouragement I was 46 when I ran it and very unfit in March/April but I managed to get round (I'm a slow runner though) and have since gone on to complete another two. When you cross the finish line it a simply amazing feeling.

Thanks for the advice and tips. I currently own a pair of Asics gel cross trainers they are very comfy. I've just got back from football training which I cycled to! Feeling pretty fresh still it was a light session cos yesterday's game was tough in that heat so gonna attempt a decent length run tomorrow afternoon.

[SystonFox]

Haha. You'll be fine getting round with your base fitness but if you're planning to push it be prepared to suffer. I run 5/6 times a week but like you never do more than 5/6 miles. Did my first half marathon in 1:20 and literally felt like I had flu for a week after. Horrible.

Cheers for the positive reply this alone spurs me on to do it, my mrs doubts me so is throwing £100 my charity's way if I do it (cancer research!yeah!)

I won't be pushing for a decent time myself my friend is highly deluded (like I said, too much watching LCFC!) I don't know what time to aim for but as a first marathon I'm just plucking 5 hours out of the air?is that reasonable/slow/fast?

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Went for a decentish (well for my standards as i'm an un fit cont) and was fine all the way thru then once i had stopped a few minutes later my big toe started throbbing. Gradually got worse thru out the night and turned in to a pussie and swollen in-grown toe nail, the throbbing was that bad i couldn't sleep.

Any one else had this or similar?

Walking like a gimp cos of it today.

[James_lcfc]

Cheers for the positive reply this alone spurs me on to do it, my mrs doubts me so is throwing £100 my charity's way if I do it (cancer research!yeah!)

I won't be pushing for a decent time myself my friend is highly deluded (like I said, too much watching LCFC!) I don't know what time to aim for but as a first marathon I'm just plucking 5 hours out of the air?is that reasonable/slow/fast?

For some reason I read 'half' marathon. The full is a different kettle of fish, doing it without getting your body used to running 15+ miles wouldn't be a good idea tbh. But since I've never done one, all I'll say is good luck! Rather you than me! Haha.

[SystonFox]

For some reason I read 'half' marathon. The full is a different kettle of fish, doing it without getting your body used to running 15+ miles wouldn't be a good idea tbh. But since I've never done one, all I'll say is good luck! Rather you than me! Haha.

Bollocks you had got my hopes and morale up now I am a crushed man!!!! I've found a training plan I like the look of so by the time October comes around I'll be doing 20mile runs. Am I right in believing that in the lead up to a marathon I should never actually need to run the full marathon distance beforehand?

[Head Honcho]

My broken foot seems to be healing nicely so it'll be back running again tomorrow..............see if my foot can last more that 9 days this time!

[FoxesAreBlue]

Bollocks you had got my hopes and morale up now I am a crushed man!!!! I've found a training plan I like the look of so by the time October comes around I'll be doing 20mile runs. Am I right in believing that in the lead up to a marathon I should never actually need to run the full marathon distance beforehand?

I had planne to run the full distance before the London Mara but as training has taken a turn for the worse I will ow run a max of 20miles week after next before the taper.

I would like to have done it, but as others will say, it may not be necessary.

[James_lcfc]

Bollocks you had got my hopes and morale up now I am a crushed man!!!! I've found a training plan I like the look of so by the time October comes around I'll be doing 20mile runs. Am I right in believing that in the lead up to a marathon I should never actually need to run the full marathon distance beforehand?

My apologies!

If you can do 20 miles on a training run you'll have no problem doing the full thing, easy(ish) . You're right to be taking it seriously though, can do a fair bit of muscle fibre damage without training etc.

I've been running for 10 years and love racing 5 milers and 10k's but the idea of a marathon and running for 4 hours + has never appealed to me! Always been impressed by the people who do them though, got to be a bit mad!

[Bluefoxtim]

You only need to train up to 20 miles for the marathon. The adrenaline will get you through the last 6!

Went for a decentish (well for my standards as i'm an un fit cont) and was fine all the way thru then once i had stopped a few minutes later my big toe started throbbing. Gradually got worse thru out the night and turned in to a pussie and swollen in-grown toe nail, the throbbing was that bad i couldn't sleep.

Any one else had this or similar?

Walking like a gimp cos of it today.

When I did my first Great North Run I was kicking a ball about the afternoon before the race and stubbed my big toe on a raised paving slab. Hurt like a bastard and in my panicked state I applied lots of deep heat - not a good idea, woke up in the middle of the night and my toe felt like the size of house, was fine in the morning though.

Just ice it and avoid tight fitting shoes.

[Ozwin]

You need to apply in the ballot. It is pretty tough to get in. The ballot is done online and closes when they get 125000 applicants and it doesn't take long. It doesn't cost you anything to apply though as you don't need to pay your entry fee until you get a place.

Otherwise you need to get a "good for your age" place which probably means you have to have run a registered marathon in something like 3hrs 15 mins which is really pretty quick. The other option is a gold bond place. There's a massive choice with some very good charities but some do ask for a lot of money. I'm doing it this year and need to raise £1200 which is about as low as you can get. Others on here are having to raise a lot more than that. They do hold you to raising the agreed amount though so be careful if that is the route you go and make sure you have a good chance of raising the said amount.

You may as well try the ballot though you might be lucky.

How many get through the ballot then? I well want to do it some day.

[Guest]

i wouldnt say i dont run. i do 3 - 4 miles a couple of times a week i have just never ran above 6 miles in one go. im a fit bloke i play football a lot and cycle a lot but road running that kind of distance would be completely new to me.

There's been some good advice already, but one thing I'd add is that the muscles used for running in football are not the same ones that you use for distance running. You'll have a good fitness base, but some people find that increasing the distance running affects their performance on the footy pitch. It all depends on your physical make up though.

[Wycombe Fox]

http://www.runningimp.co.uk/

Made me chuckle.