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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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EauRouge · 04/01/2014 13:35

I think we did pretty well! You should have seen DH's face when I got home Grin As predicted, the first thing he mentioned was the car. Definitely bringing bin bags next week!

Fishandjam · 04/01/2014 13:29

Oh, did it in just under 43 mins. Not bad given the conditions underfoot and my overall state of unfitness.

Fishandjam · 04/01/2014 13:27

Thursday, 8k in 50 mins is 6 mins 15 secs per km. Sounds more than respectable! I'd be made up if my pace was as fast as that.

Weather not kind - peed it down the whole time, and I and eaurouge got ridiculously muddy and damp. But it was rather fun!

ThursdayLast · 04/01/2014 12:52

Thank you Sirzy! I wasn't disappointed, but I literally have no idea about what is a good pace etc etc. I run back roads with hills, horse boxes and other various obstacles Smile

Well done fish! How did you do? I hope the weather was kind to you?

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Sirzy · 04/01/2014 12:30

Thursday - I would be over the moon with that!

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Fishandjam · 04/01/2014 12:26

Parkrun? More like Tough Mudder without the 12 foot walls and electric shocks. Still, I wasn't last Grin

ThursdayLast · 04/01/2014 10:49

5.25 miles done this morning whilst baby naps and before the weather turns!
Think there's some kind of horsey meet on in the village, I had to tuck into the hedge a trillion times to make way for the massive boxes.
So that equates to just over 8k in about 50 mins, can anyone tell me if that is a good time?

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Sirzy · 04/01/2014 08:38

Mitchy - thats what I am struggling with, eating too many carb hinders my weight loss but not eating enough makes the running harder. If I am planning a big run I always try to make sure the meal before is quite carb heavy but otherwise I try to limit them a bit

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Fishandjam · 03/01/2014 22:18

My first parkrun tomorrow. I don't half pick my weather...

Mitchy1nge · 03/01/2014 21:19

can you run properly on reduced carbs?

have been advised anything from 60-75% of daily cals should come from carbs (is for marathon training but also probably all running?)

pleeeease add me on mfp, it's the same name as here but with an i instead of 1

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Sirzy · 03/01/2014 21:17

Hi Thursday!

I use MFP to, always over on the carbs no matter how hard I try to keep them down though. I still need to lose another 2.5 stone so really need to try to focus the diet side but get it right for running.

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Naebother · 03/01/2014 21:11

Did 7.6 k yesterday in the sunshine. So feeling more positive about running this 10k in 4 weeks time.

I'm using Mfp too. It's interesting to see the breakdown. I eat waaay too much sugar. Total addiction.

Mitchy1nge · 03/01/2014 19:16

in fact, thanks to magical pie charts on MFP app I can see that most weeks it works out at 50% carbs, 30% fat and 20% protein - am sure the fat and protein should swap places there? Blush

Mitchy1nge · 03/01/2014 19:08

am ever fascinated by what to eat, have currently set MFP to aim for 225g carbs a day, 42g fat and 56g protein

it rarely works out like that though

ThursdayLast · 03/01/2014 19:01

Hello all!
Hope you don't mind me crashing?
I'm a casual runner, started as a resolution 2012, and now really getting back in the swing after preggo and baby.

No park runs near me (massive shame) and have not been brave enough to sign up for anything else so I didn't want to appear on the other threads.

No running for me today-I'm in the southwest Wink

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Sirzy · 03/01/2014 18:48

Ruby, what to eat has been confusing me to. I have tried researching and think it is more protien I need!

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karatekimmi · 03/01/2014 18:42

Well I managed my new year parkrun (and if you look very closely in the paper, you can see a bit of my arm!!)
I should be park running tomorrow but it depends on the weather feel guilty dragging mini kimmi out in the rain
I'm contemplating joining a running club, but not sure how it would fit into my schedule (I tend to do work in the evenings and I'd need a babysitter)

Mitchy1nge · 03/01/2014 18:00

I felt heroic achieving just over 4 miles with my dog in a hailstorm (it was lovely when we set out Hmm) no wonder I had in my head the whole way round.

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 03/01/2014 17:58

Well done Ruby Smile.

When I was marathon training I was permanently hungry - I found lots of protein helped after a long run e.g. cheese, ham, milk shake, scrambled eggs.

I toned up, and got smaller but didn't ever weigh myself so not sure if I lost weight.

It's all creeping back on now...

RubyLovesShopping · 03/01/2014 17:52

I did 5 miles this morning, was trying to 6 but the coastal run I run along was being closed because of the high tides so thought best not to continue!
I'm struggling with what to eat at the moment as for me the whole point is to get fitter and Lise weight but running makes me so hungry. I think I need to research what to eat whilst also training for a hm. In theory the exercise itself should lead to weight loss - shouldn't it???

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 03/01/2014 11:14

6.4 miles done. It started off sunny and breezy, but 4.5 miles in it suddenly went dark and started pelting down so I had to run home in the wind and rain. My hands are still freezing.

MrsSippie · 03/01/2014 10:07

Managed to get out yesterday and did just over 3K. I'm a bit worried as I am having surgery on the 13th and will need to rest for three weeks. Half marathon is in March so not sure I'll be ready for it :(

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Sirzy · 03/01/2014 09:52

I have just done 2km but the wind getting up here

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OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 03/01/2014 09:46

It's a gorgeous morning here so I'm going to do laps of the park until it starts to rain. My aim is to do 5 laps, which is 10K, as long as the weather stays fine Grin

beatofthedrum · 03/01/2014 09:20

Hi everyone, this looks like a perfect running thread for me, I'd love to join. I started running last April, did a 10k in May and a half marathon in October - was such a buzz and I love it, keen to put in the hours this year! Have a half marathon coming up in April - in St. Andrews. Hoping to beat my time (2 hrs 11) though not sure I really could, it was one of those runs where everything just went as well as it could and I don't think I've anything more in me!!