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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 · 03/01/2014 09:04

They both look great. I think I need to hunt for something fun like that locally.

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feetheart · 03/01/2014 06:12

Oooo, that looks good Sirzy. Getting a bit pricy for this year but have bookmarked it for next year. There are some Glow in the Park runs that look good but only found out about my local one at last minute last year and was already busy.
Must admit that Where's Wally Run looks silly enough :)

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Sirzy · 02/01/2014 19:25

My friend did one of those colour runs last year which looks great fun!

I saw the electric run which looks great but is the week before the manchester 10k so don't think I will be doing it this year

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feetheart · 02/01/2014 19:20

Can I join?
I went out this morning for the first time this year and am all fired up :)

Started running about 5 years ago when DS(3 at the time) broke his leg and I needed some head space. Have stopped and started a few times but have run a few 5k, a very crowded (and therefore annoying) 10k and two half marathons - Silverstone in 2012 and Great North Run in 2013 (tiredemma I was about a minute ahead of you :))
I'm also a solo early morning runner and haven't made it to the local club and there are no local park runs though Saturday mornings are a bit busy in our house even if there was one.
Not sure what I want to do this year but would like a series of races planned, including at least 1 or 2 halfs, to challenge myself.
Have entered Colour5k in Northampton in June (I spotted you Buddha) and have just entered the ballot for GNR again here as it was BRILLIANT :) Want a few more though.

I found this book great with very sensible, easy, 3 x a week programmes that have got me through two half marathons. However the one recommended on here sounds well worth a read.

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Sirzy · 02/01/2014 17:59

I think I will have to download that emmie, might help me go further and possibly even faster!

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emmief77 · 01/01/2014 22:08

okay have printed out the BUPA 10k for beginners plan... going out running tomorrow Grin

ShouldEAUldAcquaintanceBeForgo · 01/01/2014 15:14

You could follow a video like 30DS or just do loads of squats, lunges, crunches etc. Depends on what suits you. I do a video because I need someone shouting and telling me what to do next but you could easily just write your own plan or follow one from the internet.

MrsSippie · 01/01/2014 14:59

What could I do?

ShouldEAUldAcquaintanceBeForgo · 01/01/2014 14:13

Do you do any strength training?

MrsSippie · 01/01/2014 13:45

Oh, as far as x training goes, I cycle about 20 miles a week to work and back. Used to swim a lot but don't go quite so often now.

MrsSippie · 01/01/2014 13:44

I think I will start the parkrun - it's about 2 miles away and I got my barcodes about four months ago !! Of course, had it all planned for today - different route, different songs and.....rain, wind and cold. I may be hard but I'm not that hard. If it calms down I'll definitely go out later Grin

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 01/01/2014 11:54

I went to parkrun this morning . Glad I was up and out early, it didn't rain until I was driving home but the course was cross country and a total mudbath as it was, would have been awful in the rain.

Sippie - is there a parkrun near you?

Eau - good idea about the shred - I should dig my DVD out for non-running days Smile

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Sirzy · 01/01/2014 11:49

thats what it is like here now, can't believe how much the weather has changed in a few hours!

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DulcetMoans · 01/01/2014 11:47

I'm not sure it's even possible to run where we are! It's horrible out there; so very windy and absolutely peeing it down!

Complete respect to anyone that has gone for it!

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Sirzy · 01/01/2014 11:42

I am glad I went when I did horrible out there now

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MerryBuddha · 01/01/2014 11:42

I will go out for a run today, though it does look horrible out there and I have yet to leave my bed.

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Sirzy · 01/01/2014 10:31

MrsSippie- would entering a 5k race give you something to work toward to give you that extra push.

Should, I want to get back to doing the 30 day shred, might start that in the morning.

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ShouldEAUldAcquaintanceBeForgo · 01/01/2014 10:15

The first couple of k of any run is horrible, even for some experienced runners; it doesn't mean that you can't run further. Try doing something like run 20 mins, walk 3 mins, run 20 mins- you might surprise yourself!

Do you do any cross training? I'm doing the 30 day shred two or three days a week and I've found it's massively improved my running.

Also sometimes simple things like changing your playlist or your route can make a big difference.

MrsSippie · 01/01/2014 09:53

I've hid that'plateau'.Can do about 3.8 K, sometimes 4 fairly easily (well in about 25 mins!) and then just sort of stop and can't be arsed to de anymore. It's like I'm comfortable and don't want to try any harder. Need to either speed it up, do further slower or do these horrible interval things :(

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Sirzy · 01/01/2014 09:49

2.5km in 20 mins. Getting back into it now!

Trying to decide whether to do a 10k or a 5k in March. Think I will see how January goes and take it from there!

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ShouldEAUldAcquaintanceBeForgo · 31/12/2013 21:03

It's absolutely doable, most of the beginner half marathon training plans I've seen are for people running 5k three times a week and are between 12-16 weeks long.

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Sirzy · 31/12/2013 20:58

Hi, emmie and Nae.

Nae - I hope that is doable, I have never ran futher that 7k (and a lot of that was jogging/walking) and I have a half marathon in September

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Sirzy · 31/12/2013 20:57

Oh no Dulcet, how frustrating. I get annoyed when runkeeper manages to jump and add a few km to the run, although at least that makes my times look better...

I am determined to go for a run tomorrow, start the year as I mean to go on

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DulcetMoans · 31/12/2013 15:46

Just been out for a little-ish one. Mapmyrun didn't register my first mile though as I managed to pause it as I put it away. Don't you hate that!? Feel like I've been done out of a mile now!

Naebother · 31/12/2013 15:07

Can I join you?

I started running in June 2013. Did c25k and ran my first 5k in September. Ran my first ( and only so far) 10 k in November and have another at beginning February.

I'm toying with the idea of trying for a place in a half marathon next October. Is that doable?

At the moment I'm doing 5 k 3 x a week and park run once a month. Guess to aim for another 10k I'm going to have to get longer runs in at weekends in January.