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PickleSarnie · 05/10/2017 12:00

Hi,

As the ballot results come out, thought I'd start a thread to discuss training plans and share the pain of getting up at stupid o'clock on a winter morning to get long runs done.

I was supposed to run in 2017 but my knee went kaput. Physio reckons it was just runners knee and said I needed to strengthen quads, glutes and core muscles (that are shot to pieces following two large babies) So I deferred my place until 2018.

I'm doing 30 Day Ab Challenge each night (made more challenging by husband "hilariously" making childish trump noises every time I sit up Hmm ) and mixing running up with Spinning and strength training at the gym .

Put loads of weight on while knee was knackered. Which is going to be the opposite of helpful for it so am on a diet to try and lose at least 2 stones (almost half way there now though)

Anyone found a decent 6 month training plan?

Xx

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LoudestRoar · 24/11/2017 17:28

Im due my next run tonight, so I'll let you know in the next couple of gours!

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PickleSarnie · 24/11/2017 17:22

72 miles?!? Ouch. I feel exhausted just thinking about that.

Did you have a better run yesterday loudest? Well done on 11 miles Thursday

I wasn't feeling too great this morning so went to the gym instead of outside so could finish sooner if I needed to. Did an hour on the treadmill then some leg and core exercises. Going to aim for a longish run on Sunday. Went spinning on Wednesday. Was v tough. There's a leader board behind the instructor and I've discovered a competitive streak I never knew I had! Went flat out just to try and get as far up the leader board as possible without being overtaken or throwing up!

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LoudestRoar · 23/11/2017 21:17

One of my friends completed a 72 mile race last weekend (crazy man!) and he wore injitsu socks. Apparently they amazing at stopping blisters.
11 miles is amazing! I'm not due that till Dec/Jan time, so still slowly building up.
After my horrific walk run on Tuesday, I'm not going to take ds out in the buggy tomorrow. I normally like to get it out the way with first thing, but I think psychologically I need a good run tomorrow, so I'll wait for dh to get home. Rest up Thursday you must be knackered!

ThursdayLastWeek · 23/11/2017 15:24

11 in the end, windy, forgot my water. Not the funnest of times.

Big blisters forming between my big & second toe on one foot - any tips on how to prevent that?

LoudestRoar · 23/11/2017 11:51

Good luck for 12 miles thursday

Foot seems fine. Didn't stop me having an awful run with the buggy on Tuesday, and I ended up walking the 4.5 miles. At least I got the miles in though.
Due 4.5 tomorrow, but I'm doing it on the treadmill instead of taking my little one in the buggy again. I think I was still tired from my longest run on Sunday.
How are you doing pickle?

ThursdayLastWeek · 23/11/2017 09:34

I hope your foot is feeling better now Loudest. I think it’s important to mix up your pace during different runs.

If The pace you’re running at now feels compfortabke then that’s good, but I would add some fartlek or sprints to your plan to mix it up.
I do try to run a slow pace on my long runs, as they’re about getting your body used to running for a long time and I don’t want to put any extra strain on it!

Hill sprints. I love/hate them. Painful, but quick and so effective. Can squeeze them into an otherwise exercise free day.

Today is my LSR day, after postponing it from yesterday after the high winds. Looks lovely out there now hurrah. Aiming for 12 miles.

LoudestRoar · 19/11/2017 20:21

Thanks pickle It's fine now, no swelling, and no twinges. It is in a place I've had pain before, so hopefully it will be ok.
Can I ask advice about pace? I'm currently completing runs faster than the app is suggesting. Should I slow down?

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PickleSarnie · 19/11/2017 16:26

Bloody well done Loudest How's your foot now? Have you put some ice on it? I'm loving my ice packs. 7 quid from Amazon. Comes with a sleeve and a stretchy Velcro strap to tie on.

Just been for 45 minute run at the gym. Was lovely afternoon so should have gone out but wanted to watch Crazy Ex Girlfriend so stuck to the treadmill.

How's everyone else's weekends been?

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LoudestRoar · 19/11/2017 14:15

Just done 7 miles, for the first time ever. Feel good, although afterwards I was walking, and felt something pop in my foot. Was painful at the time, but seems ok now, just a bit swollen

LoudestRoar · 17/11/2017 13:06

I've not used a camel back. DH came with me on my first 10k, and he carried it for me. I'm due to do a 6.5 miles on sunday (furthest run!) and will take it with me for a solo outing.
4.5 done today, and a on of 59.15!

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PickleSarnie · 17/11/2017 11:16

I borrowed a camelback when I was training last year. Still haven't given it back. Whoops. Only used it once. It's not brilliant but does the job. And figure will only be doing runs long enough to need it a few times. I don't tend to take water on runs up to about 5-6 miles in winter. Then have a bottle that sits in a neoprene grip thing. It sloshes but is comfy enough to hold.

Just been for 9 miles run along the canal. Was bloody beautiful this morning. Still frosted and so quiet. Was aiming for 7 miles but it was so nice I did 9.

Sat with ice packs on knees now in attempt to ward off any aches. I really want damn knees to hold up this time.

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ThursdayLastWeek · 15/11/2017 22:15

Ah thanks, I have a fit belt that I sometimes use to carry phone and keys but don’t fancy trying to shove a litre of water in there!

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 15/11/2017 21:08

I use a stretchy belt thing can't remember what it's called but you can stuff it full of things so I put a couple of small water bottles in it and after 1/4 mile you don't notice it. I'm going to invest in some soft bottles though to prevent rubbing

ThursdayLastWeek · 15/11/2017 20:39

Anyone got a hydration backpack recommendation?
I loathe carrying a bottle with me but anything over 10 miles I need a drink

ThursdayLastWeek · 15/11/2017 18:26

Thanks all, I went a bit off piste on the back roads and ended up doing 10.5 miles at around 11minute miles. Can't say I enjoyed it but it served it purpose.

When I do sprints (sporadically) I try to do them up hills do I can do shorter bursts! On a 30 second hill sprint I find myself looking longingly at my watch from about 22secs and I've nearly always started slowing down before the beeps. Don't be too hard on yourself farine, any speed work is better than no speed work I think.

farine · 15/11/2017 16:48

Hope the LSR went well, Thursday.

I did some sprints / intervals last night. Decided to go outside rather than treadmill in gym but it was so dark I really struggled to feel confident running fast in case I tripped up.

I can also tell I am not pushing myself 💯, I definitely ease off or stop sooner than I should. So last night I was meant to run hard for 90 seconds but I was giving up after 60 seconds - basically as soon as it really hurt! I need to shift the mindset if I am to benefit from my training.

Just bought a book called How Bad Do You Want It? By Matt Fitzgerald who has written a lot on endurance running. Hoping to get some tips on how to push a bit more

LoudestRoar · 15/11/2017 11:54

cake even,

LoudestRoar · 15/11/2017 11:54

Good luck thursday let us know how you get on. Hello to all the new runners on the thread!
I need to start fitting some cross training in, but not today, as I had cask for breakfast!

ThursdayLastWeek · 15/11/2017 06:44

Well today I’m going to attempt a LSR of somewhere around 9miles. Wish me luck!

Welcome Kiwi how are the fundraising plans going?

Kiwikiss1 · 14/11/2017 19:42

Hello everyone! I am running for the Epilepsy Society and cannot believe I got in! I am running three times a week and doing strength training twice a week. Such a big commitment. I am having a recovery week this week as my legs are knackered!

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 14/11/2017 19:38

I can't stand being too hot so I wear shorts and a base layer as a top which covers my hands of its super cold. If I wear anything more I end up getting fed up and peeling layers off and I can't carry stuff when I run.

farine · 14/11/2017 08:38

I’m a right sweaty Betty so rarely get too cold during a run. I have a pair of thermal leggings I use in December and January with a long sleeved but light weight top and that does me well.

During evening runs I have a bright yellow reflective jacket I wear with flashing lights and everything- paranoid someone won’t see me otherwise! But I find I have to only have a bra on underneath otherwise I swelter.

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PickleSarnie · 13/11/2017 17:25

When it's really cold (last winter) I wore gloves a few times. Then cursed the damn gloves after 15 minutes when my hands got too hot and I ran with them stuffed into my leggings. I'm not a hat lover either so have a wide headband that I can pull over ears.

I definitely prefer being too cold at the start to getting too warm for the rest of the run.

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Eilidh127 · 13/11/2017 16:17

I've been wearing a long sleeved running top under a thin fleece top which I usually end up wearing round my waist... Fleece headband as I hate cold ears and high viz gloves. So much quicker to get outside for a run in summer!

ThursdayLastWeek · 13/11/2017 16:10

Nike top

I have something similar to that but in a very garish hi vis yellow