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2015 Running Thread

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ThursdayLast · 30/12/2014 22:24

Well...nearly!

Thread for all running chat, no matter how fast or how far you run Smile

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Knackerelli · 07/01/2015 16:40

suzanne I enjoyed Alexandra Hemingsley's book Running like a girl. It's not a training book though so it depends what your looking for. Read one by Paula Radcliffe which was ok but felt at times like a nike advert!

feetheart · 07/01/2015 16:54

Snap Knackerelli, Paula's book really annoyed me. I read it after Kara Goucher's one which I found interesting and informative and I have used her '3 times a week' running plan to get myself through the three half marathons I've done so far.

Suzannewithaplan · 07/01/2015 16:56

Thanks Knack, I'm always casting around for reading material so I'll try the kindle sample:)

stilllearnin · 07/01/2015 17:11

holmes my mum is local to you- shall I send her to the start for your warm up? She's not a fitness fanatic but has been plugging away a being more active in the last 10 years. What a beautiful spot- you have to do it.

SqueezyCheeseWeasel · 07/01/2015 18:01

blatherskite, do you do yoga as part of a class or are you self taught via DVD/youtube etc?

emummy · 07/01/2015 18:19

No running for me today, but first day back at boot camp since before Xmas. Was good fun, except for the stairs!

Blatherskite · 07/01/2015 18:49

I go to a Hot Pod Yoga class stillearnin. It's a bit like Bikram yoga but not quite as hot.

Mitchy1nge · 07/01/2015 18:50

if you can only get one book surely 'the lore of running' must be it? I fucking LOVE that book, it's always got something amazing to read where ever I open it

want to add 2 miles of dog jogging but where is total?

am not sticking to resolutions v well this week as will run with someone tomorrow then I forgot that my Slow Joggers resume on Friday (think will be under 5 or 6 miles each day though) but next week will start properly with three short runs and one long one (feels like rationing but I remember how debilitating I found 15+ miles before so am sure will soon be grateful for days off)

5madthings · 07/01/2015 18:59

I have just added a few of these books to my Amazon.wish list, it's my.birthday in a few weeks so hopefully will get some then.

No running for me.today after.running two.nights in.a row but will be running tomorrow night when dp gets.home from work.

Tiredemma · 07/01/2015 19:10

Running Like a Girl and Run Fat Bitch Run are my motivational books- also the Non Runners Marathon Guide for Women.

5madthings · 07/01/2015 19:20

Those two are both on my list tired :)

5madthings · 07/01/2015 19:21

Ooh amazon recommended the non runners marathon guide for women. Am not planning on a marathon though, I think a half marathon will be my limit!

Tiredemma · 07/01/2015 19:24

No me neither but its laugh out loud funny. Really applies to those of us who struggle to find the motivation to get out of the door.

I ran HM in 2012- I cant even imagine nrunning 6 miles at the moment

Sad

need my mojo back

Anglaise1 · 07/01/2015 19:49

Useful tips - 12 mistakes even experienced runners make
Have just bought the lore of running, sadly not available on Kindle (PITA to buy English books when you live abroad).
I enjoyed Running like a Girl, very motivational for beginners, and good tips for all runners at the end.

Mitchy1nge · 07/01/2015 20:03

great tips thanks anglaise! hope you like lore of running (don't see how anyone could not, it's just so full of Stuff! About Running!)

will take 1 v much to heart, in fact was a resolution I forgot about but quite a simple one to stick to - even just to make my last mile the fastest every time

Madamecastafiore · 07/01/2015 20:28

Can I join please? I'm an on/off runner who wishes they have much more time to herself to road run completely alone.

3 kids puts paid to it a lot though.

Got out for a quick 8k today though and loved it. Feeling very fit and energised too.

GertyD · 07/01/2015 20:40

545.3 + my 2.2 = 547.5. Well done everyone. Great thread :-)

marlene4boycie · 07/01/2015 20:47

Hi, I'm back to running after a break. My last race was a half marathon two and a half years ago. Now I'm training for a 10k (never ran that distance before) and I can't believe how tired it's making me. Tired as in exhausted / sleepy. Is anyone else familiar with this as I haven't really experienced it before. I'm wondering whether I will have to change my diet?

Mitchy1nge · 07/01/2015 20:47

oh 549.5 including my muddy plod with the spaniels

(was too lazy to scroll for a total Blush)

Swallowedbyasnake · 07/01/2015 21:24

Another 3.4 from me brings it to 552.9

Swallowedbyasnake · 07/01/2015 21:29

I did my first run today after doing a stronglifts 5x5 barbell session last night and I found it a total killer on my legs, and that was after deloading 10% so I was squatting 57.25kg. I was hoping that I could keep doing the weights and karate twice a week in the early stages of marathon training and cut back once the mileage increases, but am wondering now whether to ditch the weights (I am following the non-runners marathon trainer and am still in the pre-training stage so think I should be finding it really easy.) does anyone else find it easy to combine heavy weights with running?

MuseumOfHam · 07/01/2015 22:28

Never done heavy weights swallowed, only Body Pump, and I certainly find that level of weights together with running to be complementary, but it's a different ballpark from what you're doing.

This is normally my HIIT night but I've had a problem with sore ribs for the last couple of weeks following a chest infection, making any upper body twist stuff painful, so headed for the tread instead.

3.1 tonight, bringing total to 556

5madthings · 07/01/2015 22:28

tired if.it's funny I may have a look and.esp re.the motivation, I have been.Ok the last.few weeks and am.enjoying.it but I know I will have days where I struggle.to motivate myself.

Suzannewithaplan · 07/01/2015 22:48

Swallowed, I dont find combining strength training with running to be a problem.
(aside from the fact that it all gets time consuming)
I can run after leg day/train legs after a running day without any problems.

But then again I'm not on course for a marathon.
General advice seems to be that some strength training helps with running, although I guess for most people it's not really possible to max out on both

AggressiveBunting · 08/01/2015 04:22

Adding 10 miles from this morning- total now is 566

Re combining strength and running, I do it, but doing a lot of heavy lifting does slow you down. Therefore, if you're aiming for a fast time it's probably best to stick to bodyweight strength training. If you're just trying to get round the marathon course in a reasonable time, then the benefits of the strength training may well outweigh the time loss, so it comes back to what Suzanne says- yes, it's possible to combine, but it's difficult to reach your full potential in either if you're doing a lot of the other.

On that basis, it's important to be honest with yourself about your objectives. Personally, the difference to me of placing 6th vs 10th in a trail race is worth less than looking hot in a vest and so I just carry on lifting Grin.

Also, what recovery work are you doing? - I drink whey shakes and eat a banana straight after lifting and after any runs longer than 10 miles- I used to be a bit sneery about protein supplements but they do help if you're training every day- and I also use a foam roller in the evenings on my quads, glutes and IT bands.

Finally, if you're running after a heavy lifting day, start off nice and slowly and give your body time to loosen up- my first 2-3 miles were a bit of an effort today but then I loosened up and was fine and carried on to 10 with no issues.

HTH