Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

Zeed · 29 Apr 2018 at 20:42

Not bad for someone with ****** Knee foot and back considering iw came back from rave 5am this morning and had 3 hours nap

70quid for chancer research

semi-pro waster · 30 Apr 2018 at 12:22

Just as a reminder for anyone who is interested the London Marathon ballot has opened up today, you've got until 5pm on Friday to enter the ballot. I've just submitted my entry although given the number of entries I'm not expecting to get a place so will probably also start looking at alternative marathons, maybe Brighton again if I'm not inspired by anything else.

Daaaavvveee · 30 Apr 2018 at 13:14

semi-pro waster said:
Just as a reminder for anyone who is interested the London Marathon ballot has opened up today, you've got until 5pm on Friday to enter the ballot. I've just submitted my entry although given the number of entries I'm not expecting to get a place so will probably also start looking at alternative marathons, maybe Brighton again if I'm not inspired by anything else.

Crap forgot about that! Thanks, entered

D.P. · 1 May 2018 at 06:32

semi-pro waster said:
Just as a reminder for anyone who is interested the London Marathon ballot has opened up today, you've got until 5pm on Friday to enter the ballot. I've just submitted my entry although given the number of entries I'm not expecting to get a place so will probably also start looking at alternative marathons, maybe Brighton again if I'm not inspired by anything else.

Thanks.

Will wait to see if I get in on good for age time, otherwise will look at Berlin or Paris.

Ian_Eb · 1 May 2018 at 14:37

Giving it a miss this year. Whilst the event was great and I would love to do it again, the Kids and Mrs both struggled in London (Heat and Arthritis etc.)

Next one(s) will be more local and they can then stay at home and do other stuff

Dup · 1 May 2018 at 15:17

I put in for the regular ballot with my friend. If we don't get in we might pursue the charity route. I still want to complete a marathon before October however it seems there's not so many in the north west later in the year. Anything too soon I won't be ready for.

semi-pro waster · 1 May 2018 at 22:25

Dup said:
I put in for the regular ballot with my friend. If we don't get in we might pursue the charity route. I still want to complete a marathon before October however it seems there's not so many in the north west later in the year. Anything too soon I won't be ready for.

If RunBritain is a complete listing then Lancaster on the 16th of September looks like it might be the only option in the North West. There is an Isle of Man marathon in August but that's probably even more inconvenient than somewhere further down in England for you.

Good luck to you, D.P. and Daaaavvveee for London.

#Chri5# · 1 May 2018 at 22:50

Chester Marathon is 7th October this year, so not quite "before October" but close.

Ian_Eb · 2 May 2018 at 09:02

Chester might be fun. Will have to check the route out but it is local and a lovely place as well

Daaaavvveee · 2 May 2018 at 10:30

semi-pro waster said:
If RunBritain is a complete listing then Lancaster on the 16th of September looks like it might be the only option in the North West. There is an Isle of Man marathon in August but that's probably even more inconvenient than somewhere further down in England for you.

Good luck to you, D.P. and Daaaavvveee for London.

Thanks!

I also entered the GF, didn't tell her.....Thought it was best to wait for her to get home and check her emails......Lets just say she isn't best pleased!

BlastRadius · 2 May 2018 at 10:47

Another two "Halfs" run both similar times - 1:32:05 and 1:32:14, the first course was flat but my pacing was rubbish and had at least two walk stops, second was much more fluid if hilly course, paced very well but ran out of legs for last 5k. Adjusting my training for higher mileage and increased long runs. Speed work is really coming on well and starting to move through the tiers at club training. Really enjoying my running

Haven't felt the need to scratch the marathon itch but put in for the ballot for London, I won't bother with any other route of entry.

Daaaavvveee · 2 May 2018 at 10:52

BlastRadius said:
Another two "Halfs" run both similar times - 1:32:05 and 1:32:14, the first course was flat but my pacing was rubbish and had at least two walk stops, second was much more fluid if hilly course, paced very well but ran out of legs for last 5k. Adjusting my training for higher mileage and increased long runs. Speed work is really coming on well and starting to move through the tiers at club training. Really enjoying my running
Haven't felt the need to scratch the marathon itch but put in for the ballot for London, I won't bother with any other route of entry.

Those seem good times! I have only ever done 1 practice half and Blenheim Half which was hell, both managed around 1:47.

Entered Manchester Marathon for my first one ever in April next year, and hoping to do another half later this year.

Martynt74 · 2 May 2018 at 10:55

I've asked my wifes mum to get me entry for the Manchester marathon. I always struggle to justify £45 for a run which makes it ideal gift material. Plus it means i should be extra motivated!

BlastRadius · 2 May 2018 at 11:16

Daaaavvveee said:
Those seem good times! I have only ever done 1 practice half and Blenheim Half which was hell, both managed around 1:47.

Entered Manchester Marathon for my first one ever in April next year, and hoping to do another half later this year.

Thanks. Doing the sub 90 seems to be a "thing" at the running club, adds a bit of kudos or maybe it's perceived to be a reasonable standard for getting places in club / county events. I like the distance and time effort of a half, marathon still scares me.

Marvt74, Manchester currently sold out of first wave of entries. Best register interest soon.

Martynt74 · 2 May 2018 at 11:19

Ooh i didn't know that. Maybe i won't be going then depending on whether she's done it yet or not!

Daaaavvveee · 2 May 2018 at 11:43

BlastRadius said:
Thanks. Doing the sub 90 seems to be a "thing" at the running club, adds a bit of kudos or maybe it's perceived to be a reasonable standard for getting places in club / county events. I like the distance and time effort of a half, marathon still scares me.

Marvt74, Manchester currently sold out of first wave of entries. Best register interest soon.

Ahhh ok, I am not part of any running club, just tend to run at work with colleagues, then challenge myself with silly ideas of doing half marathon's and now full ones.....maybe I should get a better hobby....... just game 24/7

NoNameNoNumber · 2 May 2018 at 12:01

For those asking about heart rate zones. I would suggest doing a blood lactate test. Basically a ramp test with a blood sample taken after each 3 min interval. 4mmol/L is the lactate threshold, anything beyond that and the lactates will buildup eventually shutting you down.
I did mine cycling and it gave me a HR threshold of 168bpm but I know from experience of running that my threshold HR is around 10 or so beats higher sort of 177-180ish...
Means as I'm running and feeling kinda lowsy so long as my heart rate is below 180 I know it's in my head and to keep going...
Not that I have a vast amount of knowledge or experience, just what I've learned from getting more mileage in and taking this triathlon stuff more seriously.

I'll be running my first half on Sunday, North Lincs. I've done 2 halves in Ironman 70.3 but never done a fresh half, hoping for sub 1:40, 7:30min/miles and I'd be happy.

Ian_Eb · 2 May 2018 at 12:04

Sounds painful

https://www.salford.ac.uk/health-sc...-services/exercise-physiology-testing-service

NoNameNoNumber · 2 May 2018 at 12:14

Less painful than bonking, cramp and death...
Marginally

Ian_Eb · 2 May 2018 at 12:16

Still... Needles...