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Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

Martynt74 said:
Worth trying Bevelhealth. It’s got a subscription but I think the free version has a lot of features. I’ve been really impressed with it for analysis (I pay)

It’s the battery life I don’t think I could get past with the Apple Watch but tracking wise I doubt there’s much in it.
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Never heard of that but it looks very interesting, will give that a good look at cheers! I could do with all the help I can get to be fair :D
 
Started running back in April last year to lose some weight. My main goal back then was just to get through a 5k without stopping. Finally managed it in 36 minutes, definitely not breaking any records, but I was really happy with it and got totally hooked on running after that.

I eventually got on Runna using a discount code to used their plans to keep improving, which was huge for me. If I don't have a schedule telling me what to do, I'll find any excuse to stay indoors (especially when it's freezing or raining).

It’s worked pretty well so far and I recently clocked a 23:20 5k at Brooklands parkrun and did a 1:54:12 on a HM long run.

Now looking ahead to next year and thinking about signing up for an official Half, or maybe even going big and doing a full Marathon.
 
You sound similar to me hence why I am starting up again with C25k. Yes life got in the way but for 4 years I made every excuse under the sun not to get out and run!

I prefer some structure so Runna sounds interesting to me. Clearly it worked for you with those times, do you think it is worth the annual price then? Something for me to think about signing up for in a few months when I finish what I’m doing now.
 
Bunko said:
You sound similar to me hence why I am starting up again with C25k. Yes life got in the way but for 4 years I made every excuse under the sun not to get out and run!

I prefer some structure so Runna sounds interesting to me. Clearly it worked for you with those times, do you think it is worth the annual price then? Something for me to think about signing up for in a few months when I finish what I’m doing now.
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I dont think its worth full price at first but I managed to get a student discount code that reduced the annual cost by 40% and then the app bugged out when I redeemed my code and gave me 2 years instead of 1!

It might be worth doing the free 2 weeks trial and see how you get on.
 
Bargain then! I’ll give the free trial a go when the time comes. Only thing I miss are inclines when running, used to have loads near me now everywhere seems relatively flat here :(
 
Bunko said:
Bargain then! I’ll give the free trial a go when the time comes. Only thing I miss are inclines when running, used to have loads near me now everywhere seems relatively flat here :(
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I am the opposite, the area I live in have lots of rolling hills so its impossible to find a flat route for speedier sessions.
 
Frustrating times had to jack the running in until further notice, picked up what I believe right SI joint pain (sacroiliac) hasnt sorted itself out for about month now.

Got an SI joint belt yesterday so see how we go, if carries on will go to the docs but really cant be bothered with all the waiting around ive done that with my previous issue.

Seems like one thing after another at the moment coming off recovering from my hip and now this I think it happened from moving heavy stuff to take to the tip, and I had back spasm from running after.

The joys of hitting 40 hey :p
 
Not quite as bad as you but I moved house. Was thinking on Wednesday I’d finally have time to squeeze in a run at night only to stub my toe on the island and I think it’s broken!
 
I’m just starting week 3 of my c25k but I’ve got this really dull ache behind my left knee which has put a bit of a dampener on things. It doesn’t hurt but when I sit down it’s uncomfortable and feels a bit like a pulling sensation all the way to my very lower back but only the left hand side. I have to get up and move, driving is uncomfortable too unless I take a painkiller. It’s hard to describe but walking & running takes the sensation away which is confusing but I don’t want to make it worse! Hoping it’s not sciatica or a nerve, anyone felt this when starting up again?

Hearing you with the joys of being 40!
 
Bunko said:
I’m just starting week 3 of my c25k but I’ve got this really dull ache behind my left knee which has put a bit of a dampener on things. It doesn’t hurt but when I sit down it’s uncomfortable and feels a bit like a pulling sensation all the way to my very lower back but only the left hand side. I have to get up and move, driving is uncomfortable too unless I take a painkiller. It’s hard to describe but walking & running takes the sensation away which is confusing but I don’t want to make it worse! Hoping it’s not sciatica or a nerve, anyone felt this when starting up again?

Hearing you with the joys of being 40!
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I was getting shin splints often when I first started. Joys of turning 40 indeed.
 
Well I got out for my third week of c25k today, was a week between runs and touch wood my knee feels a little better so hopefully the little rest helped. I also lowered the pace a bit. Nearly didn’t go so I’m glad I just did it.
 
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