I'd say so, would have an hour to run a 10k on top of that training run to do it.
Good luck.
I seem to remember your doing the Windermere Marathon?
I was going too but not this year unfortunately, maybe Amsterdam or Chester myself in October.
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I'd say so, would have an hour to run a 10k on top of that training run to do it.
Good luck.
I seem to remember your doing the Windermere Marathon?
I was going too but not this year unfortunately, maybe Amsterdam or Chester myself in October.
well done Stolly - thats a huge amount off your PB
great running weekend
won most improved male of 2013 shield at my running club last night - dinner/dance but had to be steady on the alcohol (just one) as Brentwood Half this morning
managed 1'29'15 - a PB from same race last year by 7 mins 55 seconds result
great running weekend
won most improved male of 2013 shield at my running club last night - dinner/dance but had to be steady on the alcohol (just one) as Brentwood Half this morning
managed 1'29'15 - a PB from same race last year by 7 mins 55 seconds
resultSo, after my tempo on Saturday morning it re-calculated my VO2 max on the watch to 64.... Then on my long run yesterday it again re-calculated my VO2 to 65
This Garmin has ears!
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Do you think running once a week is enough to build fitness?
My feeling is that it isn't. I have been doing a 5-7mile run every Saturday for the last 5-6 weeks. I don't feel that my fitness is improving. I am a stay at home dad looking after my kids during the week, which means it is difficult to get the chance for a 2nd or 3rd run in the week. i am going to keep it up as I have been enjoying it, but I am doubtful there is much fitness benefit.
My feeling is that it isn't. I have been doing a 5-7mile run every Saturday for the last 5-6 weeks. I don't feel that my fitness is improving. I am a stay at home dad looking after my kids during the week, which means it is difficult to get the chance for a 2nd or 3rd run in the week. i am going to keep it up as I have been enjoying it, but I am doubtful there is much fitness benefit.
Not really no, I'd recommend at least a second run a week if not a third ideally too.
They don't have to be long runs each time mind. Just two other runs of 30 minutes would be enough. Not possible to wake up earlier and go in the morning? Or if you commute to work getting the bus getting off a few stops early and running the rest of the way home? I get the bus too work and occasionally run back, because of traffic it can actually be quicker too.
They don't have to be long runs each time mind. Just two other runs of 30 minutes would be enough. Not possible to wake up earlier and go in the morning? Or if you commute to work getting the bus getting off a few stops early and running the rest of the way home? I get the bus too work and occasionally run back, because of traffic it can actually be quicker too.
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I am a stay at home dad until October. My wife leaves at 7 is normally home at 8. In theory there might be a chance to for a run when she gets back especially as the daylight improves, but it is a bit rude to dash out the door the moment she gets home!
My dad visits most weeks, so I am going to try and go for a run when he visits.
My dad visits most weeks, so I am going to try and go for a run when he visits.
Did the Croydon half this morning, missed out on a PB as a result of changing my pre-race routine. I didn't think a simple bowl of porridge could result in catastrophic bowel issues, but I have learned my lesson; don't eat before a run. From what I read on various running forums, I'm not the first person to make such a silly mistake..
Anyway, I finished in a disappointing 2:16. I was on target for beating my PB by a good five or so minutes, until disaster struck around the half way mark. One small consolation is that I still beat the only guy in fancy dress (as a fox, for some reason), albeit only by about 5 seconds.
http://www.strava.com/activities/125264565
Anyway, I finished in a disappointing 2:16. I was on target for beating my PB by a good five or so minutes, until disaster struck around the half way mark. One small consolation is that I still beat the only guy in fancy dress (as a fox, for some reason), albeit only by about 5 seconds.
http://www.strava.com/activities/125264565
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I'd say so, would have an hour to run a 10k on top of that training run to do it.
Good luck.
I seem to remember your doing the Windermere Marathon?
I was going too but not this year unfortunately, maybe Amsterdam or Chester myself in October.
Yeah Windermere, but had a bit of a setback. Been ill and missed two long runs. Still feeling rubbish.
I wouldn't worry about missing two long runs to be honest with the 20 in the bag. Just keep on going and follow your plan as close as possible and I'm sure race day will be fine.
I rather stupidly only did 3 long runs over 10 miles (13 / 17 / 20) in preparation for London last year and still managed 3:56:xx and that was coming from a 4:13.00 marathon previously. You'll be fine for 3:45.
Mentioned in here that I will be doing my first half marathon this year (GNR). Started training early January and progress seems to be going well. No real time in mind but would love to do sub 2 hours.
Should I be aiming to cover the whole distance in training? Longest run was this morning (around 8.4 miles - link is below) and reckon at a push I could do 9.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/470934834
I'd also like to start working on my pace but would love some advice on how best to approach speeding up my miles. Would intervals be any good for this? If so, what kind of intervals should I be looking at?
Thanks for any advice
Should I be aiming to cover the whole distance in training? Longest run was this morning (around 8.4 miles - link is below) and reckon at a push I could do 9.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/470934834
I'd also like to start working on my pace but would love some advice on how best to approach speeding up my miles. Would intervals be any good for this? If so, what kind of intervals should I be looking at?
Thanks for any advice
I don't really know a lot about intervals but in terms of the distance to cover in training it wouldn't do any harm to run the full distance before race day but then at the same time I'd keep just under so it feels that little bit more special on the day. Maybe go to around 11/12 at most and then just focus on the speed work and maintaining your endurance.
Maybe go to around 11/12 at most and then just focus on the speed work and maintaining your endurance.well done Stolly - thats a huge amount off your PB
great running weekend
won most improved male of 2013 shield at my running club last night - dinner/dance but had to be steady on the alcohol (just one) as Brentwood Half this morning
managed 1'29'15 - a PB from same race last year by 7 mins 55 seconds
Awesome time, a 40min 10k and 1:30 half are my main ambitions
You need a Garmin Foot Pad on your shoe for cadence - around £40.
Or the new garmin 620 which has cadence built in
I'm using the 220 and it tracks cadence without the footpod. I also have the Heart Rate chest strap which I think then worn, helps track the cadence more accurately.
Lost my Garmin 205 (3 years old) a couple of weeks ago. 
Running a half-marathon on Sunday which will probably be the first race in two years I havn't had a Garmin to help me with pacing. Will be interesting actually to run completely on feel now knowing my time or distance (depending on well marked the course is).
Running a half-marathon on Sunday which will probably be the first race in two years I havn't had a Garmin to help me with pacing. Will be interesting actually to run completely on feel now knowing my time or distance (depending on well marked the course is).
Lost my Garmin 205 (3 years old) a couple of weeks ago.
Running a half-marathon on Sunday which will probably be the first race in two years I havn't had a Garmin to help me with pacing. Will be interesting actually to run completely on feel now knowing my time or distance (depending on well marked the course is).
oh thats annoying before a race - on a positive the batteries may have been on their way out depending on how much you'd used it anyway (my 305 gave up after about 2 years +)
I replaced my 305 with a 310XT which can be picked up silly cheap now - and its been superb - completely reliable, accurate, and superb battery life - great device
Anyone familiar with Suunto's running watches? Especially the ambit sapphire? I'm after a device that will record altitude as well as the other gubbins, and this seems to have a very high battery life.
Bugger if you were closer you could borrow one!
Lost my Garmin 205 (3 years old) a couple of weeks ago.
Running a half-marathon on Sunday which will probably be the first race in two years I havn't had a Garmin to help me with pacing. Will be interesting actually to run completely on feel now knowing my time or distance (depending on well marked the course is).
Bugger if you were closer you could borrow one!