The running thread continues into Spring

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Will start week3 of my training on Tuesday - will be jog 3 mins walk 1 min - repeat 5 times.

Impressed myself by actually sticking to the plan! Been out on my own (rather than running club) a few times now and finding it bit easier.

Still deciding whether or not to enter race for life - cant at the moment imagine being able to actually jog that far without collapsing in a heap walking a bit.

Going to up and running in Birmingham on Friday to get some proper running shoes - anyone used them? are they any good

Hello all.

I did go MrsW. But not until about midday. My parents came over on Saturday so I didn't have to wait in for them in the end.

Did 12 miles. It was a glorious perfect route - apart from the first mile or so that I have done so many times I could do it with my eyes closed (in fact I might try that eto make it less tedious ). Country lanes through AONB and a beautiful village. One long long hill up on the the lower Quantocks and then a fantastic long downhill run of about 3 miles. I had to walk up some of the hill and I was knackered when I got back, and my knee is a mess . But I made it. I seem to be getting less fit rather than more. So frustrating.

ffirst tim out in a month sice breaking my toe
did 3 miles in around 29 mins

our local race for life is fully booked but bupa great north 10k is on the same day....can i get to 10k in 3 months?
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MrsWednesday - which Half are you doing? Mine is in 3 weeks too!

Well done Orm, lovely day for a long run. Was probably the ownhill that did for the knee

pops - you will manage 10 k in 3 months no prob. 10k bupa prog

i just entered
wallace you save dme a job

I'm all set with my trainers, sports bra, iPod and no further excuses not to get off my bum and go for a run today! So wish me luck, as I'm off in an hour or so (eeek) - I've no idea what to expect so just going to take it easy and see how it goes.

Will let you know if I make it back alive!

good luck norky. have you got a plan? how long are you going for?

Hi fishie...I've been thinking about trying to couch to 5K - have downloaded the podcasts and read the other thread, but not sure whether I'd rather do a steady jog/slow run rather than slowing and speeding up.

3 years ago I did used to be able to run very slowly on a treadmill for half an hour or so, so think I should be able to keep up a steady pace - I'm just going to see how it goes I think!

oh well you'll be fine then. at first i just went for 15 mins then turned round and came back. i also never did run/walk but was fairly fit from swimming - i started running when i had to run for a train and found that i could!

Good luck Norky. Is it a lovely sunny day? That helps.

Well done popsy, you will easily make it to 10k in 3 months.

I managed about 13k yesterday before running out of time, as dh had to go out! I will try for at least 15 later in the week. Running down the steep downhills here often gives me a stitch, does that happen to anyone else?

good luck Norky I expect you are out now

well done on all the planned races, thanks mrsW

has anyone heard from Twink? hope all is well

That's me tripping over my confident assertion that the fact that I could run for half an hour on a treadmill 3 years ago meant that I'd be able to do the same now (having not done any exercise in the intervening time).

On the plus side, I'm still alive (just). On the very embarrassing side, I only managed 17 minutes of stop and start jogging , and I was so glad to be within sight of my door at the end of it!

I think I'd better relocate to the couch to 5K thread for now

well done norky! don't worry, do it again on weds and you will find you are already improved.

OK... so if (and I'm not saying I will) I sign up for a half marathon, what would be a respectable time? I can do the distance I think but atm it's very slooooowwww. I don't want to be totally humiliated .

Well done norky! Keep it up. It will get easier

Well done Norky.

Right Orm! I would say to go for 2h30mins for your first Half. There should still be plenty of people behind you at that time and it is doable

Really wallace? Hurray! I could manage that I think. Especially as I don't think Taunton half marathon has any 2 mile uphill slogs in it .

Thanks

Orm, agree with Wallace, 2hours 30 minutes is very respectable. Your 12 mile run on Sunday sounds heavenly (apart from sore knee obviously).

I'm doing the Leeds Half on 10th May. A while ago I also foolishly signed up for the Sheffield Half which is on Sunday! Had decided not to bother as I'm not sure my legs are up to doing 2 in two weeks, but my running partner is trying to talk me into doing it.

Was planning on doing 11 miles at the weekend as part of my training - would it be silly to do 13 miles instead? Completely undecided about what to do so would appreciate your input!

Norky, bet it will come back very quickly!

I guess it depends on how you feel. I suffered because I ran on an outstanding injury - common sense would have told me not to do so much, but I wasn't listening But I would give it a go. 2 miles on top of 11 isn't so much further.

well mrsw i have seen training advice not to increase by more than 10% a week. so 11-13miles is errm (adds on fingers) 2 - 1.1= 0.9 errm 16%

i am metric and not entirely sure how much further it is in physical running terms.

A couple of questions for anyone who can remember what it was like starting out!

• My hips, shins, and knees are still really sore 2 days after my first dodgy jog round the block...I'm not going to do myself an injury by going out for another walk/run this morning am I?

• What would you eat for breakfast before going for a short run, and how long before going to let it settle?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Norky - I only started in January so have vivid memories of what it's like . I got so sore when I started out that I was living on ibuprofen and posted here to ask if I was being a total wimp. Got some good advice too.

I think you should be OK if you go very gently & it should loosen you up a bit. I've started doing a pilates DVD on my non-running days to try and help any stiffness etc.

Managed my 5 miles on monday but it was pretty slow (just under an hour). I feel very chuffed that I can run my part of the relay but there's 5 weeks to go. DH reckons I should concentrate on increasing my speed but I'm wondering whether I might be better just increasing the distance. I've signed up to do a 20 mile walk in july so need to work on my stamina. What do you ladies reckon?

Thanks liath - I'll stop trying to worm out of my run then (actually I'm quite looking forward to it - how strange!).

I'm incredibly impressed at 5 miles having only started in January - positive thinking that I could get there

Completely off topic but how do you find pilates? I quite fancy finding a class (have trouble with my head so can't watch DVDs).

Enjoy your run, Norky .

I like pilates, I have a chronic back problem - the physio reckons child-birth has knocked my pelvis out of kilter & recommended I do regular pilates. I think it's supposed to be good for running if you also work on your core strength. I've been to classes in the past which was good because the teacher was able to tailor the exercises accrding to our weaknesses etc.

Thanks for the advice, I am tempted to go for it but take it really steady.

I've recently started a pilates class once a week - only been going 3 weeks and it's already sorted out loads of my aches and pains. It feels like a great way to stretch all my muscles after running. When I saw a physio a few weeks ago she said that core strength is v important for running and I do feel like it's made a big difference - I'm not getting pains in my hips any more and I've noticed a general firming up around the tummy area.

Eating before running - I usually have some porridge and a couple of slices of wholemeal toast with peanut butter on, about half an hour to an hour before I go.