looking forward to the result of your ultra.
Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running
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looking forward to the result of your ultra.
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Monday, my first run ever in my life: 2.6 miles and it killed me
Tuesday, second run, 5k in 28:21
Thursday, 3rd run, 5k in 27:01
Saturday, just did 5k in 24:37
Chuffed with that
Legs have recovered more quickly than I expected, though I guess cycling and lifting have helped there. I'm definitely enjoying it, think I need to think about getting some new trainers to replace these £20 Decathlon jobbies!
Tuesday, second run, 5k in 28:21
Thursday, 3rd run, 5k in 27:01
Saturday, just did 5k in 24:37
Chuffed with that
Legs have recovered more quickly than I expected, though I guess cycling and lifting have helped there. I'm definitely enjoying it, think I need to think about getting some new trainers to replace these £20 Decathlon jobbies!
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Recently did the local half-marathon, finishing in 2:14:15, I was pleased with that with my goal being under 2:15. Trying not to see the race as the finish for me though and to stick to the running, hopefully if I can run through the upcoming cold weather I'll be able to shave more time off and get round in under 2 hours next year.
How long have you been running? Is it a team event or solo? Can't imagine running a 75 mile "race", especially over night.. Credit to you for doing that!
What ultras have you ran?
just started ice skating to complement my running (primary sport), and swimming
it started off as learning to go on ice to go on ice with daughter - but now sort of enjoying the learning itself - and I'm actually finding the balance/core/glutes exercise is helping my running
after 4 weeks of lessons (and 3-4 hours of practice this week) - I have to say its the most painful, brutal sport I've had a go at - I've more injuries from 4 weeks than 2 years of Kungfu !
it started off as learning to go on ice to go on ice with daughter - but now sort of enjoying the learning itself - and I'm actually finding the balance/core/glutes exercise is helping my running
after 4 weeks of lessons (and 3-4 hours of practice this week) - I have to say its the most painful, brutal sport I've had a go at - I've more injuries from 4 weeks than 2 years of Kungfu !
I changed my mind about the Kent Roadrunner marathon; having received an email about the Bournemouth marathon, I decided to sign up for it instead. It's in October, which gives me a lot more time to prepare. Since I started cycling to work about six weeks ago I've run only a few times, so I need to find a way to combine the two without ruining my legs, and hopefully building up a strong baseline over the winter and spring.
To those of you who commute via bike and also run, how do you avoid overdoing it? Do you run and cycle on alternative days? Or do you go for a shorter run before/after work, and make up for it with longer runs at the weekend?
Be very careful! I came to running from an ice hockey background, I could never manage to do the 2 as hobby at the same time but I was playing hockey 3/4 times per week. If you are just skating and it is 1/2 times per week you will be fine for sure. Skating will put a lot of pressure and strain on muscles which will not to be used to the sensation, so ease it in very steady. Running is a constant straightforward motion with which you can develop pretty rapidly due to its consistent nature, but skating is a total different kettle of fish for very obvious reasons that there is a lot more at play in terms of change of direction and flexing of joints to the sides which is the killer part very often for runners.
It's only now with my really bad injury going on its became more and more apparent the hip/pelvis issues I have had contributing to problems for years is all because of hockey
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Yorkshire Marathon yesterday and totally chuffed with a 47 minute PB - 3:48:02 (Garmin). Legs are not good today, especially after the worst cramp attack ever post-race. HRM strap died around 3 hours - suspect it needs a new battery.
Great organisation, would highly recommend the race (it sells out super quick if you are interested). Once you've left York is it quiet in places but the villagers make a huge effort. Fantastic support at Stamford Bridge and Dunnington
Great organisation, would highly recommend the race (it sells out super quick if you are interested). Once you've left York is it quiet in places but the villagers make a huge effort. Fantastic support at Stamford Bridge and Dunnington
Well done Chri5!!! Massive amount of time to be taking off.
I've just done 6 miles this afternoon in around 46/47 minutes and doing another 4.5/5 miles later this evening. Will be the first time I've trained twice in a day, going to see how the legs feel tomorrow!!
I've just done 6 miles this afternoon in around 46/47 minutes and doing another 4.5/5 miles later this evening. Will be the first time I've trained twice in a day, going to see how the legs feel tomorrow!!
Well done rhysduck and Salsa on the half marathons and Sigma for keeping it up and sticking to it and seeing your own personal improvement in time and distance. Always good to see others do well and getting the bug.
And Sigma, running is running to me and it doesn't matter how quick or how far you run. You only have to better yourself and that is an achievement enough.
Appreciate the encouragement!
~3.4km in 27 mins today
had a 30 sec walk half way through but gradually getting there Gave my legs a rest last week following my 1/2 and did some swimming to keep me ticking over.
Went out tonight for my first light run to ease me back in...
Smashed out a 5k PB @ 22:46 instead(previous 24:30)
/Salsa
cracking stuff!Definitely, legs don't feel no where near as bad as I thought they might do when doing the second session and feel fine today apart from a little bit of tightness in my left calf.
1st Session was just over 6 miles in 46.28.
2nd Session was 6 miles bang on in 42.17. That did start to hurt towards the end but loved it.
Be very careful! I came to running from an ice hockey background, I could never manage to do the 2 as hobby at the same time but I was playing hockey 3/4 times per week. If you are just skating and it is 1/2 times per week you will be fine for sure. Skating will put a lot of pressure and strain on muscles which will not to be used to the sensation, so ease it in very steady. Running is a constant straightforward motion with which you can develop pretty rapidly due to its consistent nature, but skating is a total different kettle of fish for very obvious reasons that there is a lot more at play in terms of change of direction and flexing of joints to the sides which is the killer part very often for runners.
It's only now with my really bad injury going on its became more and more apparent the hip/pelvis issues I have had contributing to problems for years is all because of hockey
thanks I'll take that on board and watch the amount of skating
first XC race of the season (except for a relay a few weeks back) - had forgotten how great spikes are but how tough 5 very hilly miles are !!!