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Is there a general running thread?

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Sirzy · 26/12/2013 18:57

I am pretty new to running (started in Septmember) but have some pretty ambitious targets in 2014 (10k and half marathon) so looking for other runners to advice, kick up the backside and generally chat about all things running.

I have seen a few couch to 5k threads but I didn't get on with that so can't use those threads so thought a thread for all runners whether they are new to it or experienced runners would be good?

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Sirzy · 19/01/2014 21:33

Fish, we are at pretty much the same stage then i managed 5k in 37 mins on friday.

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Fishandjam · 19/01/2014 21:30

Well done EAT! Hope your wine is worth the effort Grin

Eau, I thought that any athlete should have at least one rest day in between training sessions? Rest, you enthusiastic fool.

Well, I have a little milestone to brag about - tonight I did my first ever sub-40 minute 5k. (5.12k in 39 mins 10 seconds, to be exact.) I know it's not much in comparison to what you guys get up to, but it's quite a big deal for me! And if you'd told me this time last year that I'd even be able to run 5k, I'd have smiled soothingly while looking for the men in white coats.

Now for a homemade lamb curry, pilau rice and Brussels sprout bhajis.

EATmum · 19/01/2014 20:52

thanks guys!

Snowdown · 19/01/2014 20:50

eat well done - enjoy your a wine!

EauRouge · 19/01/2014 20:35

Brilliant, well done! Told you you could do it Grin Enjoy your wine and early night.

EATmum · 19/01/2014 20:12

Managed my ten miles today as planned, but boy does it hurt! I had a plantar fasciitis injury a few years ago which started twinning about four miles in, and I generally felt slow. But on the plus side it was a beautiful day and I made it! Wine and an early night on my agenda for tonight ...

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Sirzy · 19/01/2014 18:07

No run for me today but hopefully 6k in the mornjng

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ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 19/01/2014 17:41

Well done you three! V impressed. I don't think I could do three days in a row either. Or run after PT. That also reminds me of PE at school, which I hated.

Merrybuddha · 19/01/2014 17:02

Well done Snowdown.

EauRouge I couldn't do three days in a row, so amazeballs, now rest x

Snowdown · 19/01/2014 15:22

Ached this morning from the PT session yesterday but went out and ran 12km this morning as planned, boy do I hurt now! Tomorrow is a rest day, just as well as my body is crying out for it.

EauRouge · 19/01/2014 14:56

Brilliant, well done!

I struggled to manage 5k this morning. Lack of sleep and third day running in a row, I probably should have just stayed at home.

Merrybuddha · 19/01/2014 14:44

Well managed 7 1/2 mile this morning in 1hr 15, so thankful my fitness seems to be returning.

ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 19/01/2014 08:33

No, I don't think so. I'm dreadful at asking for money, so disorganised. I donate to others' requests though. I think training will be enough :)

EATmum · 19/01/2014 07:25

Wow Elvis, full marathon! I'm so terrified of the half I'm working towards - can't imagine doing twice that distance! Good for you. Are you doing it for charity?

ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 19/01/2014 00:59

I agree: same runs during the week, just a few minutes more on the long run each weekend, and soon distance creeps up and up.

Everyone's running sounds great. Some good times, too.

Have taken the plunge: Nottingham marathon, September - entered Shock

Merrybuddha · 18/01/2014 23:49

Can I join?

I have restarted running 2 weeks ago after a 2 month rest (due to illness). I am supposed to be running a half marathon in 6 weeks. My plan is to eat and drink clean, train and rest.

EATmum · 18/01/2014 18:53

Thank you all. My half is not till March, so I just need to edge up on the distance and NOT GET INJURED. So that should be easy then ...Smile

Snowdown · 18/01/2014 11:19

eat you're doing really well, I signed up for the Jantastic challenge but I keep forgetting to record my runs! Writing down on this thread that I want to up my milage has helped.
PT session with dh this morning was hard, alternating between squat thrusts and press ups was nearly my undoing, they make wall squats seem easy.
Long run - 12km run planned for tomorrow...oh and I dropped 1kg this week, so nearly back to normal weight.

feetheart · 18/01/2014 10:21

EAT - if you can do 10 miles you can definitely do a half marathon - I should know :)
The training plan I used for the 2 halfs I've done has only gone up to 10 miles and the second time I didn't even get that far as I was recovering from injury. I still managed the 13.1 miles as the occasion takes you along with it - and it was surprisingly good fun going over 10 miles for the first time

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Sirzy · 18/01/2014 08:24

I am sure you won't have any problems with it Eat.

I am out tonight and then tomorrow morning supposed to be going for a run with a friend whether hangovers get in the way or not who knows!

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EATmum · 18/01/2014 08:13

Thanks guys - I am determined to do this half marathon which is good. After that, we'll see ...
What's everyone else got planned for this weekend?

EauRouge · 17/01/2014 22:48

Fantastic, EAT, well done on your 9.5 miles! You won't even notice the extra half a mile on Sunday.

ThursdayLast · 17/01/2014 22:39

EAT, two years ago I would never have believed you, but you're right! It just takes time. At the beginning that time feels ages away, but in reality you're running further than you thought possible in a matter of months Grin

EATmum · 17/01/2014 22:36

All the people in my life who've done distance running said it's just a matter of doing a bit more each week - but until now, I think I thought they were just being nice. I couldn't see how that might apply to me.
But today I ran 9.5 miles, and each time I've been out recently I've done 0.5 miles more than the time before. And it's working. Given that I did C25K about 18 months ago and that was my first running since I was at school (now just turned 40), this is a major thing for me. No real point to this post I guess, except to say that they were right - just go out and run 5 mins more than last time. Keep doing that. It works.
[Making no presumption that Sunday's planned 10 mile run will happen/be successful, please don't let me have angered the all-powerful "piece of cake" gods.]

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Sirzy · 17/01/2014 17:13

Eau - I am glad you said that about 5-10k being easy. I am finally at a point where I can do 5k easily and have managed 7k but was concerned about getting from there to 10k. Hoping to add a km each week to get me to 10!

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