FoxesAreBlue Posted 7 July 2013 Posted 7 July 2013 Competing again today - but was out last night for a mates birthday - said I'd only have a few but 10/11 beers later was when I finally decided to call it a day :-/ 2000m Steeple Chase and 5000m are the order of the day now. And once gain I expect a spanking in both.
Asha Posted 23 July 2013 Posted 23 July 2013 Anyone on here planning on running in the Cardiff Half? I finally decided to register for an event, having said I'd do something like this for ages. Ran 13 miles Sunday morning and was reasonably comfortable. Hopefully I can maintain that until October
Vlad the Fox Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 Another 5 miles tonight. Getting into a good routine now. Also realised that primal screams screamadelica is an absolutely belting album to listen to when running. Is anyone having trouble with their GPS? Is it the hot weather or is my phone on its way out?
Ozwin Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 Right I need some proper trainers now. Pretty sure it's my knackered astro turfs giving me jip. Think I need a bit of cushioning because my calves ache for days afterwards and running primarily on concrete can't be helping but other than that everything seems fine. Any suggestions?
SystonFox Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 Started running again, but found lately when i've been running have to stop half way through as my lower back is killing me, not sure if its because i've been running on uneven terrain and i've been used to a treadmill. any ideas? You need to strengthen your core muscles
Vlad the Fox Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 My trainers have shot it, I feel like I'm barefoot running.
Ozwin Posted 29 July 2013 Posted 29 July 2013 Ended up buying some Nike Free 4.0s in the end. Life changing. How the **** I let myself run in scabby old astro turfs for so long is beyond me. Normally I wouldn't be able to walk when I got back but I could quite easily go again now! Love them.
leicesterisme Posted 29 July 2013 Posted 29 July 2013 Really need to get back into running, used to run 10k at a decent pace 4 or 5 times a week a few months ago, at the minute I'll run once maybe a couple of times a week and then do fvck all for 3 weeks or so. Gonna force myself to go at least 3 times this week, try to get back into a routine.
Stuliasz Posted 31 July 2013 Posted 31 July 2013 For anyone running the GNR, they announced yesterday that Bekele, Gebrselassie and Farah are all running this year. Should be a great contest, particularly with me thrown into the mix
FoxesAreBlue Posted 31 July 2013 Posted 31 July 2013 And me, this will be the second time me and Haile have gone toe to toe (last years Great Manchester Run). It's currently 1-0 to him.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 31 July 2013 Posted 31 July 2013 In other Farah related News..... Mo Farah has challenged Usain Bolt to a charity 600m race, the idea being that people vote in to try and predict a winner. Even better, Bolt has agreed! Bolt runs 45sec 400s in training and Farah runs 50sec 400s but Farah has the ability to shift up a gear too and has been on top form recently. Whilst Bolt does run 600s in training, I bet he doesn't do that much over speed too often where as Farah will run anything up to and above Mile splits over and over again I think it's tough one and it will be close but my money is on Farah.
Rincewind Posted 31 July 2013 Posted 31 July 2013 Mentioned this on the Today thread but had a call from a survey reasearch group asking about activities and sports I did. Don't think I came across as a super fit athelite type.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Been struggling a fair bit recently, hard to get motivated when it's freezing cold at night after a long day at work.
Wymsey Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Any tips on maintaining a good running/brisk speed when attempting to run uphill?
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Any tips on maintaining a good running/brisk speed when attempting to run uphill? Close your eyes and try and think about anything other than your lungs about to explode and your legs burning.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Been struggling a fair bit recently, hard to get motivated when it's freezing cold at night after a long day at work.Slight forward lean and get up onto your toes (your calves will feel it)Imagine a Range Rover at the top with the winch attached to a belt round your waist pulling you up. When you attack the hill, try to maintain a constant speed, it will feel faster. Actually running faster up hill is very tiring so just try to maintain speed. Just bought these bad ass mother ****ers. http://www.runnersneed.com/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=6205
Ozwin Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Right fellas and fellases, in terms of long distances without stopping, is it a case of keeping a routine throughout the week and eventually you'll break the barrier? Or do I have to put myself in that 'you're gonna throw up if you take another step' stage? I can do about 2 and a half miles without stopping at the minute, which I don't think is too bad considering I'm running on concrete with a lot of climbs and declines and have only been doing it seriously for about 2 months. But I want to get better!
FoxesAreBlue Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Right fellas and fellases, in terms of long distances without stopping, is it a case of keeping a routine throughout the week and eventually you'll break the barrier? Or do I have to put myself in that 'you're gonna throw up if you take another step' stage? I can do about 2 and a half miles without stopping at the minute, which I don't think is too bad considering I'm running on concrete with a lot of climbs and declines and have only been doing it seriously for about 2 months. But I want to get better! How many times a week do you run, and it's it all steady state? What i mean my that is do you ever run intervals/fartlek/tempo etc. or is it all contunuous running at one pace? I'm guessing that as your new to this, you probably don't do. The other stuff. That's is certainly not a criticism by the way it just helps with the answer. If say you run twice a week 2.5 miles at a time, increase the total distance you run each week by no more than 10%. In your case I would add 5% to each run. As you et more experiences and start other melds of training then you will start to add that 10% in some areas and not others. Either way, stick to the 10% rule and you should see progress but not make it too hard for yourself. Always remember that athletics is different to sports like fotball/rugby etc as in team sports you will get to a level of fitness and stay there (especially at grassroots level). Runners will be constantly pushing themselves to go further and faster than before so it will NEVER gets "easier" what does happen though is that you get better. Right now 2.5 miles is a tough challence but one day soon will seem like fvck all to you. Please don't think I'm trying to patronise you by the way, I was in the same boat once too.
Ozwin Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 At the minute I run about 2 or 3 times a week. I recently bought new shoes so my legs don't ache for days anymore so I might up it a bit now. I just run until I can't anymore, I've gotten over the 'going too fast' problem I had when I started, steady pace all the way now. I could still probably slow it down and end up doing like 3/3.5 without stopping but I need to push myself a little. Cheers for the advice anyway, I'm not a fan of figures and times and stuff because it distracts from the actual running. Obviously if I wanted to I would up it 5/10% but short of having a heart attack I don't think it's quite so simple as that but I'll bare it all in mind. Cheers!
FoxesAreBlue Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 Running for pleasure without all the facts and figures is a fantastic way to go! If your not training for a specific race distance then I saw purely run to how you feel and fvck the percentages right off. Run to landmarks, so of say your 2.5 miles is from your door to the end of the village and back, when you feel comfortable to do so, run a little farther out of the village and back. Like running at your own pace, if its just for pleasure then you can progress at your own pace too. I think (and hope) that one day you will surprise yourself. The best thing about my job is seeing people do something they thought impossible, it's a cliche but its so true. Best of luck.
Ozwin Posted 1 August 2013 Posted 1 August 2013 My goal is do some half/full marathons eventually. I applied for the London Marathon next year, doubt I'll get in (although I have a really weird feeling in the pit of my stomach that I will) so that'd be really special. As soon as I learn to drive I'll be able to actually do these races, can't wait.
Vlad the Fox Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 As foxesareblue says fartlek running, intervals, are all good. You mention hills where you live, use them, mark out as best as you can about 200 hundred metres on a gradual hill then do reps of running up as fast as you can followed by a slow jog down, gradually increase the reps as you get fitter. I also find going out for a short sprint on my bike followed by a short run also helps. You need to vary your training though to avoid plateauing out. Look on runners world website as they offer tips and exercises for increasing speed and distance as well as offering training plans.
Stuliasz Posted 12 August 2013 Posted 12 August 2013 Did anyone else run the Hermitage 10K yesterday? That is one hilly course! Still beat my 10K PB though
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