Got out for my first run of this week tonight. Added in some detours to my regular route and I'm up to 8km now which I clocked in 50 minutes. Felt good whilst out, managed to keep my mind busy thinking about other stuff so I stopped focusing on any pain and my breathing just flowed.
Have you taught yourself to run distance?
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Working up to a half marathon in May time, my longest run has gone up to about 5 or 6 miles already. I've got a 10k coming at the end of March.
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#Chri5# said:
Excellent.
Music is a brilliant way of keeping your mind busy while running - I usually blast heavy metal through my ears. I've even been doing an Italian language course while running.
Where are you running in Stoke?
I run down by the Britannia Stadium mostly.
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dmpoole said:
I was wondering about music actually, is it best to run to a tempo (so something a bit slower) or just something loud to take your mind off it?
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One More Solo said:
Only you will know.
I have it to take my mind off it.
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Cool idea of doing a language course. My MP3 player is only 128MB (cost me £150 a good few years back!
) but that's enough for an hour of tunes.I come off Meir Park, down Grindley Lane, over the A50 and down into Blythe Bridge (by the level crossing). Then back up towards Tesco & B&Q and home. Tonight's extras were a detour off the lower section of Grindley Lane (about 0.4 mile), then along the A50 (behind Tesco) and turn back up Whittle Road (opposite the Little Chef and BP garage) which is 0.8 miles. Surprised at the length of second extra but both AutoRoute and MemoryMap agree.
This route does have a nice profile as well.
I try to avoid fast music while running because it causes me to get enthusiastic on upbeat parts, meaning I burn out way before the completion of my run, causing mass discomfort. Might try some classical tomorrow, if that fails then some tame pop 
Stringy said:I try to avoid fast music while running because it causes me to get enthusiastic on upbeat parts, meaning I burn out way before the completion of my run, causing mass discomfort. Might try some classical tomorrow, if that fails then some tame pop
You'd float along with classical, although Ride of the Valkyries might up the heart rate a tad. Charge..............!
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#Chri5# said:
I know Grindley lane very well and the A50 roundabout.
I've worked at Creda/Merloni/Indesit Company for 25 years and I'll be there in 30 minutes
A few years ago I used to run out of the factory and run up Grindley lane at dinnertime just for relaxation - not now.
I remember the Creda roundabout to 'Jack Ash Lane' was very close to a mile.
If you live on Creda City (Meir Park) you must be nearly 'family'.
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Went out today and did 2.5 miles which is shorter than I usually run but thought it was time I did a comparison between now and back in the dark days where a walk to the fridge was a bit much. I started off running that distance in about 27 or 28 minutes which was frankly pathetic, and by the end of summer had it down to 23 mins. I hadn't done anything till January and today I ran it in 19 minutes, very pleased with myself. 
Tomorrow is a rest day, might get on the bike or go for a swim though and then Sunday is a 5 miler (did 4 last Sunday with no probs apart from side stitches). It's no distance to most runners but each extra mile is a big step for me.
Tomorrow is a rest day, might get on the bike or go for a swim though and then Sunday is a 5 miler (did 4 last Sunday with no probs apart from side stitches). It's no distance to most runners but each extra mile is a big step for me.
Did an hour's run last night (about 6 miles). Bizarrely, I felt better towards the end of the run - I seemed to get stronger the longer I went.
I'm wondering what to do for a drink as I plan to carry on extending the length of my runs. I did read somewhere that carrying a bottle in your hand changes your gait slightly and can cause you problems. Taking out one of my Camelbacks seems a bit OTT. I could stop at one of the many pubs I pass
I'm wondering what to do for a drink as I plan to carry on extending the length of my runs. I did read somewhere that carrying a bottle in your hand changes your gait slightly and can cause you problems. Taking out one of my Camelbacks seems a bit OTT. I could stop at one of the many pubs I pass
#Chri5# said:Did an hour's run last night (about 6 miles). Bizarrely, I felt better towards the end of the run - I seemed to get stronger the longer I went.
I'm wondering what to do for a drink as I plan to carry on extending the length of my runs. I did read somewhere that carrying a bottle in your hand changes your gait slightly and can cause you problems. Taking out one of my Camelbacks seems a bit OTT. I could stop at one of the many pubs I pass
I usually wear a nathan belt (have a look on wiggle) to carry one bottle when I'm running/training for normal events. Comfortable and less hassle than a camelback. Maybe the reason you feel better at the end of a run is cos you're closer to home
- as for Sabbz's blisters, down to friction at the end of the day. Try changing socks and/or shoes. Slap some vaseline on your toes to see if that helps prevention.
SaBBz said:Bit off topic but I always get blisters on the underside of my big toes when I go running/playing basketball/footy. No idea why but if anyone could shed some light on it I'd be grateful
Could be your skin, bad running technique, bad shoes, bad socks etc.
How long/often have you been doing this for? some times it takes a while to build up tough Skin.
Try a pair of running socks (they are 2 ply to reduce friction on the skin, the inner layor takes the brunt of it, it instead of the skin), stick with it a while longer or go and get a pair of proper running trainers fitted in a running shop (they'll watch you run bare footed on a treadmill and stuff) you may be whats called an over pronater.
#Chri5# said:Did an hour's run last night (about 6 miles). Bizarrely, I felt better towards the end of the run - I seemed to get stronger the longer I went.
I'm wondering what to do for a drink as I plan to carry on extending the length of my runs. I did read somewhere that carrying a bottle in your hand changes your gait slightly and can cause you problems. Taking out one of my Camelbacks seems a bit OTT. I could stop at one of the many pubs I pass
The first 10k race I ran, it was chucking it down so I had a water proof on (I've since learned its probably better not to unless its torrential any way
) don't know if any ones done the keswick half marathon but after about 4-5 miles all of the clouds disapeared and the sun came out, BOILING hot it was and the fact that it had been running made the air hot and humid (there was steam rising off the mountain sides you run across). this water proof was like being in a tent and didn't belong to me (was staying with my auntie) so I took it off but had to run with it in my hand.Definetly made a difference gripping something, get a belt or something.
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I couldn't run without music, I'd just get bored after a few mins.dmpoole said:
firstborn said:I usually wear a nathan belt (have a look on wiggle) to carry one bottle when I'm running/training for normal events. Comfortable and less hassle than a camelback. Maybe the reason you feel better at the end of a run is cos you're closer to home
- thank you, I hadn't thought of looking on Wiggle. Quite a choice of waist packs - the Nathan Walker @ £10 looks ideal, though the slightler larger High5 Trail Belt would be handy for the adventures race I do (I took my Camelback running last year) and it's only a fiver more.Thanks for the reply.Malarkee said:
I bought some Nike running socks and all my trainers feel fine. To be honest I think it's probably something medical because my feet seem to get insanely (very uncomfortably) hot when doing physical activities. My shoes do wear at an angle though.
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I read somewhere that you should take on 150 ml of fluid every 15 mins running even though we feel it isn't needed. You are very lucky that you live about 5 miles from the legendary Bournes Sports who have a variety of belts with bottles specially made for running. When I was doing the Potteries Marathons I had a bottle in each hand and one on my belt.