Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Exercise

Chat to other fitness enthusiasts on our Exercise forum.

Original poster

Is there a general running thread?

983 replies

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?

OP posts:
Fishandjam · 06/01/2014 20:06

Just over 4km tonight - two laps of the village. Would any scientists out there care to explain how, on a circular route, I was running into wind the entire time? Hmm Time still around 8 mins per km.

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 06/01/2014 15:51

The sun didn't last long! I almost turned back at 2 miles when it started to rain, but kept going. I was glad I did, as it was only a shower. The sun came out again for a bit, but the sky went awfully dark again on my way back. 6.4 miles in the bank - today is my last full day before going back to work, so there won't be much chance for weekday running after tomorrow.

TwelveLeggedWalk · 06/01/2014 15:50

It's not raining for once here but it is blowing a hoolie. So not today!

Fishandjam · 06/01/2014 15:38

Nice one sirzy. I'll go out later when DH is home and the kids are in bed. My back is killing me today so the first km will be torture Sad But I'll be having a celebratory curry later (wedding anniversary) so will need to get a few calories in the bank, as it were.

Original poster
Sirzy · 06/01/2014 14:07

No sun here, weather is horrible now glad I bothered to go out this morning

OP posts:
OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 06/01/2014 13:33

Popping out while the sun is shining.

Original poster
Sirzy · 06/01/2014 12:09

Will do me nicely, think I pushed myself a bit too hard today but I have shown I can do it at least just need to gradually build the distances now

OP posts:
ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 06/01/2014 12:05

That sounds fine, sirzy. That's just under a 10 min mile - nothing wrong with that!

Original poster
Sirzy · 06/01/2014 10:13

2km in 15 mins. Wasn't in the mood for it today so happy with that

OP posts:
EATmum · 06/01/2014 08:25

Thanks for that link. Afraid I rely on Runkeeper for those calculations!

ThursdayLast · 06/01/2014 08:04

I found this chart last night, quite useful I imagine.
Apologies if it's not new to you Smile
pace

It is blowing a hoolie again out there so it'll be cross training for me later I expect.

ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 06/01/2014 05:23

I just make sure m legs are doing the action of running, even if I am going at the same pace as I would be walking.

To be honest, for me on a normal run these days this is most likely when I'm going up a steep hill ( there are a few in norfolk!) - if I was to walk I know I would never get going again so I don't worry at all about pace at these points.

EATmum · 05/01/2014 23:13

Ruby that definitely strikes a chord. Last time I went out I slipped on some wet leaves (bruising shoulder and ego) and started to walk before I'd got a mile under my belt. After that it was dismal! Such a contrast to today - I just have to keep running I guess, walking even briefly seems fatal! But then I think that if I could train myself to walk and then run again, it'd make my total workout better.

RubyLovesShopping · 05/01/2014 22:39

And also some days the conditions just aren't right, a few weeks ago I set off just after having a row with dh, then 5 mins in my iPod ran out if charge then it started raining so I just did 2 miles and went home.

RubyLovesShopping · 05/01/2014 22:37

EAT I think it is mainly psychological whilst running I think if inly I could stop despite knowing I can stop anytime I want I also know that once I stop once I will run/walk every few minutes for the rest of the run and be annoyed with myself by the end.
Also if you stop it's harder to get back the 'propelling yourself forward momentum' that you achieve while running ( there must be a technical term for it but I don't know itGrin).

RubyLovesShopping · 05/01/2014 22:32

I did 6 miles today, just under 10k. First few miles were around 10 minutes/mile, the next few were around 11, the last one was 11.43!
But total time was 62 mins which I was pleased with.
Going to continue with my 4/5 mile runs tue and thu and then next weekend try to increase the distance slightly, maybe 6.5 or 7.

RRudolphR · 05/01/2014 22:24

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

EATmum · 05/01/2014 22:19

When you say to just run really slowly - what would that be? How fast does everyone run on average? I bounce around about 10 mins/mile, starting a little faster, finishing a little slower.

Original poster
Sirzy · 05/01/2014 21:35

I do that anyway!

I am hoping this weather improves by the morning, I am looking forward to a long run but not in a storm!

OP posts:
ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 05/01/2014 21:25

Just run really slowly - that's what I do :)

Original poster
Sirzy · 05/01/2014 20:33

I think I need to stop myself from walking too, even if it means I don't do as far yet. If I start walking I struggle to get running again

OP posts:
TwelveLeggedWalk · 05/01/2014 20:30

I am eye-wateringly slow too!

EATmum · 05/01/2014 20:26

Massively impressed Twelve - took me about a year to get to that point. Glad I'm not the only one to go up and down. Just hoping that my HM will be a 'good' day.

TwelveLeggedWalk · 05/01/2014 20:18

You're probably right Elvis - I did mention I was impatient, right Grin?

ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 05/01/2014 20:08

EAT, I try not to walk at all. Through many longer runs I often catch myself thinking, I feel like stopping for a bit. But I know I can do it, so don't. If I did, would never start again. One thing that helps me keep going is do big loops, so that walking home would take ages Grin.

Twelve, seven weeks isn't very long for building up to five miles - could it be that you could do with more strengthening and not pushing up distance too quickly?