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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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ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 05/01/2014 13:39

EAT, I think 10 weeks is fine. How much running are you currently doing? Lots of plans in women's running mag are not much longer than that, though you may only be running the full distance for the first time on the day. Sounds a bit hilly to me!

MrsSippie · 05/01/2014 13:22

I supposed to be doing the Cambridge one Grin Unbelievably, have ricked my back - cleaning my stupid teeth. I did it on Friday, and it seems 'ok' now, so I may have a trot later. It seems like it's one thing after the other - I have tennis elbow anyway, my calf has been playing up for weeks and now this :(

EATmum · 05/01/2014 12:09

Can I join? Doing HM in Richmond in about 10 weeks. Even if I have to bloody walk the thing! Off for a run shortly, but nervous that it'll be too little too late ...

EauRouge · 05/01/2014 11:11

I'm not doing the Cambridge one, I'm doing the Swavesey one. I think the Cambridge one is pretty popular. They do a boundary run as well as the main half, which is either a full or half marathon.

ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 05/01/2014 11:05

That's fab though, rudolf. It's so easy to put if off, isn't it?

I've left my trainers at my parents' house after christmas Angry. Can get them back In a couple of weeks but had to go out and buy new ones as couldn't not run for that long. Cheapos - I hope they don't rub or give an injury :(

Eau - are you doing a Cambridge half, did you say up thread? I live in Norfolk, always looking for local-ish runs. The Lydd half is near my parents, can't really travel too far for a run these days. At least our runs will both be flat!

EauRouge · 05/01/2014 09:36

Thanks, they're not too pricey either- only £21 online.

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Tiredemma · 05/01/2014 09:32

Im normally a size 3 but my Adidas are a 4.5! so comfy though and excellent for trail.

Off to look at some Brooks ( I saw them on the back of my magazine last night and liked the look of them)

EauRouge · 05/01/2014 09:30

Yes, I've got Brooks Adrenaline GTS. They are brilliant, I have quite wide feet but they're just right.

I've heard good things about Kanadias, is it true that the sizes come up quite small though?

Tiredemma · 05/01/2014 09:27

Ive got Nike LunarGlide for pavement/roads and some AMAZING Adidas Kanadia for Trail/park runs.

think I might need some new road ones soon though- any one try Brooks?

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Sirzy · 05/01/2014 09:15

I have very narrow feet so hoping these help and are comfier Eau.

Fantastic rudolph. I quite fancy the idea of getting a bike but think I would probably kill myself on one!

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EauRouge · 05/01/2014 09:14

Wow, you weren't kidding when you said you were going NOW Grin Glad it went well. How far did you go?

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EauRouge · 05/01/2014 08:32

My trail shoes are Asics, they are very narrow so if you have wide feet then maybe look at another brand. I got a gait analysis done recently and I got a pair of Brooks for running on the road which are much comfier than the Asics ones. Wish I'd waited until my gait analysis before I bought the Asics Hmm

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Sirzy · 05/01/2014 08:22

Enjoy your run Rudolph.

It is my 30th too, I am getting an ascics pair which my friend says are good - trying to research just confused me!

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ThursdayLast · 05/01/2014 08:20

I got new nikes for my 30th last year, definitely a sign of the times Sad

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Sirzy · 05/01/2014 08:16

I am getting new running shoes for my birthday. Never thought I would see the day I was excited by running shoes!

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EauRouge · 05/01/2014 08:04

Hello Elvis. Sounds like we're at a similar level, I'm also doing my first half in March.

Arsing arse :( I knew my trail shoes weren't a perfect fit but one of my toes is killing me this morning. I can still go on my long run today, right? Right? This is the wrong month to need new trail shoes, I am poor.

ElvisJesusAndCocaCola · 05/01/2014 07:52

Can I join? Runner here after doing c25k spring 2012, got serious quite quickly, injured spring 2013 but back running again. Entering first half marathon in March too - Lydd in kent.

We are incredibly lucky to have a park run in my small village...but I never do it as I do a long run on Saturday mornings.

I am beginning to bore RL people with running chat so would love to bore you here instead!

Only thin is I measure all my runs in miles, not km.

Running tomorrow after work - a regular 10k with a friend.

Naebother · 04/01/2014 14:13

Sirzy I'm the same. Slow but steady.

Did 4k this morning in the pissing rain and wind. Deliberately short to recover from my longer one on Thursday.

I'm doing 3 runs a week. 1 x 5 k. 1 x longer run building up to 9k by end of month. 1 x shorter recovery run of 4k.

Interesting to read about cutting carbs down impacting on energy levels.

I'm going to cut down sugar and up protein to see if it helps .

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 04/01/2014 13:41

I agree Sirzy, I prefer distance to speed. 10 minute miles are about as fast as I can go.

ThursdayLast · 04/01/2014 13:40

Well done both of you! There's something quite fun about running in the mud for sure Grin

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 04/01/2014 13:40

Arf at Eau's DH (I was expecting the same from my DH, but managed to sneak in without him seeing me). Well done fishandjam!

Thursday - sounds like a good pace to me, but I'm not fast Smile

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Sirzy · 04/01/2014 13:39

I am currently running at about 8.50 per km, can get it to 8.30 on a good day. Not to bothered about pace though as long as I can go the distance. Someone has to come last so it may aswell be me!

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