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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

OP posts:
karatekimmi · 08/01/2015 06:39

3.7 to add 569.7 from my club run yesterday.

Unfortunately I went over n my ankle and had to cut short my run :-(
it feels a bit tender this morning!!

Anglaise1 · 08/01/2015 07:05

SuzanneAggressive I don't do any weight training, just a few (not enough) core body strength exercises. I know it is very important so need to do more. What kind of weights (what weight in kgs) do you use if that isn't a stupid question?
Trail runners don't care what they look like! Another difference between female trail and road runners, who definitely do....

AggressiveBunting · 08/01/2015 07:55

Personally, with bar bells, I lift a 3 rep max of 70kg back squat, 65 kg front squat, 75kg dead lift, 50kg clean (lift bar from floor to front rack position) and 45-50kg overhead press. For kettlebells I'd go 20/24kg for a 15 rep set. I do tend not to go all out as I have a fear of falling over backwards/ getting crushed by the bar, even with a spotter.

HalleLouja · 08/01/2015 08:08

Talking about weight training. Does anyone do kettlebells? Am tempted to get one from Aldi but not sure what weight to get. They had a 7.5kg one. I know I do some exercises with a 5kg weight ie squats in the class I do but not sure if 7.5kg is too much.

HalleLouja · 08/01/2015 08:08

I use free weights in a class btw.

Mitchy1nge · 08/01/2015 08:23

where do all my running socks actually GO Hmm

Suzannewithaplan · 08/01/2015 08:33

?I'd look at weights used in relation to current strength and focus on rep range?, my background in this area is in 'old school' bodybuilding which focuses on esthetics and physique development rather than purely physical power.
So I'd say look to use a weight where you can do 8 to 12 reps and focus on compound movements.
I guess there will be a point where strength training compromises your running performance, but then if your background is in running you'll spot that straight away?
I am gearing my lifting more and more towards running, not so much to make me faster (I don't think that will ever happen!) more to make me injury resistant.
So focusing on calves (and the opposing muscle) and the whole posterior chain thing?.

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Swallowedbyasnake · 08/01/2015 08:41

Thanks for all the advice. I think for now I will continue with running and heavy weight, maybe only squat twice weekly instead of three times and see how I get on. I think I really need to address my diet though as it is shit. I do 5:2 where I fadt for 2 days and eat junk for 5 and I eat far too many carbs and not enough protein, I guess if I don't fuel my body properly I can't expect it to perform at my best (but I really love bad food)

Suzannewithaplan · 08/01/2015 08:51

Much of the advice within the running community re strength training seems to focus on isolation exercises, or just stuff which seems (to me) to be 'lightweight' and time inefficient.
I suspect that may in part be because running purists want to distance themselves from those 'unrefined brutes' who lift weight?
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Obviously competitive runners need BMI to be as low as possible so training for muscle hypertrophy is blatantly counterproductive, even so my feeling is that runners would benefit from more comprehensive strength training ?

holmessweetholmes · 08/01/2015 10:28

Adding the 3.6 I just did - takes us to 573.3 I think. Interesting to hear about everyone's cross training. I'm definitely going to check out HIIT.

Does anyone run with their dog? I have a German shorthaired pointer. He's only a few months old, so not allowed to do too much exercise yet, but I'm hoping to run with him when he's bigger.

emummy · 08/01/2015 11:00

2.6 from me, upping the distance gradually again after adductor strain, seems ok though a bit stiff after boot camp. Curse those steps! Wore my calf sleeves which made my stiff calves a lot happier. And it was a run in the woods on a lovely sunny day, met lots of friendly dogs and had a very nice time!
575.9

Sirzy · 08/01/2015 12:56

3.2 from me 579.1

Suzannewithaplan · 08/01/2015 14:37

10 from me 589.1

Suzannewithaplan · 08/01/2015 14:42

Hi MadameCastafiore:)
sorry, we missed you out!
you posted your 8k yesterday, so thats 4.97 miles
=593.89
(unless I made a mistake and those miles were already included?Confused )

cinnamongreyhound · 08/01/2015 14:50

One of the ladies in my canicross club runs with a gsp, he's awesome Holmesweetholmes! I run with my two a lot, do some running where I let them off to run around me and some proper canicross running. When you want to get set up with harness, belt and line go over to www.kisi.co.uk she's fab!! He shouldn't really be running until he's one and then build up from a mile slowly. My two were rescued as adults so I started with them straight away, they both love any kind of running and took to running on the line really well. My whippet x did an off road hm with me in May Grin, greyhound wouldn't have managed the distance so stayed with dh and waited for us to finish!

My dh is a power lifter so I'm sure he'd be happy to advise on heavy lifting (although he does no aerobic fitness at all!). He was a bodybuilder in his youth but couldn't get strong enough doing it. He has kettle bells but they range from 25kg-48Kg amd that's my only experience of them!

Anglaise1 · 08/01/2015 14:53

10 from me. Holmes I run with my dog Sam, he is a border collie and very fit. He barely breaks into a trot when I'm running with him. He especially likes running through streams and puddles. Unlike me!
603.89

MelanieCheeks · 08/01/2015 15:26

Yup, another dog runner here, and one of the best things I bought last year was a Trixie waist-lead which menas my hands are free.

I have a 7 year old Weim. He'd run all day, and is barely trotting along while I'm flat out. But he hates crowds, so he's my pal on long solo runs.

And a 3 yr old Cocker Spaniel, who's my usual parkrun mate.

beanandspud · 08/01/2015 16:23

Plodded another 2.2 miles today. Feel quite pleased with myself in a strange sort of way, hope to plod a bit further on Saturday...

And thank you to whoever recommended 'Running like a Girl' - I read half of it in bed last night and recognised a lot of myself Grin Maybe I should do less reading and more plodding?

606.09

feetheart · 08/01/2015 16:39

Plodding is good :)

Sorelip · 08/01/2015 16:53

Did 6.21 today.

612.3

holmessweetholmes · 08/01/2015 17:05

Thanks, dog running people! I fear that my Strudel (silly name, I know Grin ) will be frustrated by my plodding pace when he's ready to run with me. Plus he is already scarily strong, so some serious training will have to happen first, or he will be dragging me along on my bum!

TheSkinnyProject · 08/01/2015 17:32

4.1 miles this morning in the pissing rain. I'm down 2.5 stone since I started running 18 months ago.

Nearly 2 stone of that in 4 months training for half marathon and low carbing.

Started with C25k and never imagined I could be where I am now. Still run in the dark tho Grin

TheSkinnyProject · 08/01/2015 17:34

616.4 I think ( maths not a strong point)

actiongirl1978 · 08/01/2015 17:50

Adding 4 miles today, a gorgeous run. The rain went, the sun came out and I actually felt warm - I ran in shorts and a tshirt! However, I coughed at some point while I was running, and my stunning, gorgeous, love them lululemon shorts got a little damp and I ended up with the worlds worst chafing Shock so lesson for next time, guard against similar moments!

I decided to really enjoy the sunshine above all else on today's run. So I was slower than normal, but I really really enjoyed it.

Interesting chats above about weights and strength. I noticed that when I started personal training in Sept, by end Oct my running was getting faster. However I seem to have slowed slightly again, which I put down to the weight/bulk of my extra muscle.

However the difference is that although I am marginally slower I feel much stronger when I run - core, legs especially. My thighs are solid now instead of wobbling! And like the poster above, I would rather look good in shorts and a vest top and come slightly further down the table than give up the weights!

I am not doing seriously heavy and I only do kettlebells and dumbells. I deadlift 18kg kettlebells, swing on 10kg, press 6kg and fly 2kg (I am a wimp at fly's). I have also been doing lots of bodyweight exercises and I am hoping to get to grips with the cable? machines - the one where you put your legs in stirrups and can do interesting things with plank type exercises. Best thing I think for runners legs are curtsey lunges (pretend you are curtsying and the leg that goes behind you is stretched out), squats both static and jumping and some good old burpees. And don't underestimate a downward dog for stretching out hamstrings.

620.4

Anglaise1 · 08/01/2015 17:52

I don't think I could do low carbs at the moment whilst training for a marathon. That said, I try to eat all my carbs before midday and then eat mostly protein in the evening to aid muscle repair at night.