Leicesterpool Posted 12 August 2013 Posted 12 August 2013 I normally run for about 45 minutes non stop, i'd say i run up to about five miles altogether. but like i said in another post i've really got to get back into it. I haven't had a proper jog since last Friday.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 17 August 2013 Posted 17 August 2013 Got my number through for the GNR today. I start in the very first block with the elites and celebrities (yellow striped number) - god knows how I got that because I was honest with my predicted time! At least I will provide some satisfaction to those with orange and white numbers when they overtake me!
reynard Posted 18 August 2013 Posted 18 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! There has been some great tips for you on here but there is one other approach you could try. If you are running say 3 times a week you could do as the others suggest say twice a week then at the weekend you could do what is known as a LSD (long slow distance) run. If you are running 2 1/2 miles in the midweek and incorporate hills/ intervals then at the weekend try to cover 4 miles (no more to start with). However, I suspect one of the things you need at the moment is confidence. So what you could do is run/walk programme where you run for 8 mins then walk (briskly) for 2 (you could adapt this and change the timings to suit). This allows you to cover greater distances and allows your muscles to adapt to longer periods on the road. Before I did my first marathon I could hardly run at all and I used this approach and within a couple of months i was confident of covering 6 miles and then just kicked on from there. You will find several books that recommend this approach. Don't forget that if you get to do a marathon you will have to do a LSD run each week, run at a pace slower than you would normally run so that you build up the miles in your legs. Good luck
The People's Hero Posted 10 September 2013 Posted 10 September 2013 I've got 8 beers to report back on, mainly mediocre/poor, but there's a couple of crackers in amongst it.
The People's Hero Posted 10 September 2013 Posted 10 September 2013 I've got 8 beers to report back on, mainly mediocre/poor, but there's a couple of crackers in amongst it. This is meant to be in the ale thread, but equally if it tempts you runners over to the ale, so be it!
FoxesAreBlue Posted 10 September 2013 Posted 10 September 2013 Great North Run for me this weekend. Not bothered about time, just running it for fun this time.
James. Posted 10 September 2013 Author Posted 10 September 2013 Bought a much lighter pair of running shoes a few weeks back. Brooks Pure Flow. Am trying to ease slowly into barefoot. So far it's going well - definitely adopting more of a mid foot strike and feels like I'm naturally going quicker with them on. Just need to take it slowly as can already feel it putting more strain on my feet. Quite refreshing to just run for fun as well. Not worrying about times or distances. Quite liberating.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 10 September 2013 Posted 10 September 2013 Quite refreshing to just run for fun as well. Not worrying about times or distances. Quite liberating. Yes. This. My first foray into track athletics last year was an education running in spikes made my calves howl but now they're okay. Enjoying the winter without times/reps/laps of Saffron Lane but also looking forward to next season. We got promoted (actually Leicester won the league!) so whilst I got whoop assed last season. Next season I expect to get humiliated but **** it. I've never been fitter.
NewburyFox Posted 10 September 2013 Posted 10 September 2013 Went for my first run with my house mate today, 3.2 miles in 25 mins so nothing outstanding. He's training for the Yorkshire marathon next month so we're going to be going fairly regularly, although god knows how I will cope with anything over a few miles. He's aiming to do it in 5 hours. He's in decent shape and has done a fair bit of training already, but obviously needs to be going a lot further than 3 miles to train properly for it. I seem to always get blisters on the base of my big toes, it's always happened so I think it's down to the way I run.
Asha Posted 12 September 2013 Posted 12 September 2013 I've set up a justgiving page for the my Cardiff marathon run if anyone wants to throw in a few quid... I'm running for 'Mind'. http://www.justgiving.com/ashley-jupp
Webbo Posted 12 September 2013 Posted 12 September 2013 I've set up a justgiving page for the my Cardiff marathon run if anyone wants to throw in a few quid... I'm running for 'Mind'. http://www.justgiving.com/ashley-jupp If you start a thread for it I'll stickie it.
Asha Posted 13 September 2013 Posted 13 September 2013 If you start a thread for it I'll stickie it. Awesome man, I'd appreciate that. I'll do it now.
Bluefoxtim Posted 13 September 2013 Posted 13 September 2013 Anyone else driving up on the day? (GNR) I've got to leave at 5am, do the run and then drove back :X
FoxesAreBlue Posted 13 September 2013 Posted 13 September 2013 I'm only watching the first 1/2 tomorrow v Wigan then catching a lift up there in the afternoon, come back Monday after a night on the lash
FoxesAreBlue Posted 15 September 2013 Posted 15 September 2013 In the GNR I did 1:46 Happy considering the last type of ANY distance training I did was the Edinburgh Marathon in May.
Bluefoxtim Posted 15 September 2013 Posted 15 September 2013 I got 1 hour 23 PB by 3 minutes which is crazy since I've only done two half marathons since March! All my 10k training must have paid off
Asha Posted 15 September 2013 Posted 15 September 2013 Good stuff lads! Would you say you normally run quicker on the day of an event or does having thousands of people running with you slow you down?
FoxesAreBlue Posted 16 September 2013 Posted 16 September 2013 I find it depends where you start and your current level of fitness. If your a bit on the slow side anyway - the chance is the crowd will "pull" you along. If your a strong runner but start mid-pack you are likey to get stuck in congestion but if your good enough to be at the front then ta down to you really.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 16 September 2013 Posted 16 September 2013 Just seen myself on iPlayer crossing the finish line - didn't even know there was a camera there but I'm on for AT LEAST one whole second, possibly just about 2!!!
Jordan Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 Good times at the GNR--give yourselves a round of applause! It's sad that not very long ago, a brisk run was either the perfect way to start my day or a great way to let off some steam after work. Now, after injuries and laziness, I feel like a short run will kill me for the rest of the week. That said, although I really struggled to get through 3 miles this evening, and I know I'm going to be sore as **** in the morning, I could almost remember how good this all used to make me feel ... And that's enough to get me looking forward to my next run. I realize now that even when I was running personal best times, I was still a complete idiot for failing to take steps to prevent injuries. I've always had awful lower-body flexibility (embarrassingly so, too) but I never bothered taking serious time to stretch.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 Most blokes are the same, particularly those that play football, other team sports and runners. It's something I'm also working on!
reynard Posted 26 September 2013 Posted 26 September 2013 Hope others who applied have more luck than me. Just received 4th London marathon ballot rejection in a row.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 26 September 2013 Posted 26 September 2013 I'll have to get my old dear to check at her house as that's the address I gave
Webbo Posted 26 September 2013 Posted 26 September 2013 Hope others who applied have more luck than me. Just received 4th London marathon ballot rejection in a row. Chap i was talking to today has been rejected 6 years in a row.
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