Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

neilw · 23 May 2018 at 12:53

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BlastRadius said:
New 10K PR 39:50

Basically ran a flat 4 minute kilometer for 10K and sprinted at the end. Resisted the urge to go off quicker, resisted the sound of people on my shoulder and the few that crept past and after 4K reeled them all in and more, really enjoyed cruising past lots of runners. Finished 52 of 1710.

Also means I must have run a sub 20 5K somewhere.

Next up I have two cross country 10k and then another fast road 10k in middle of June. More stamina required before I attempt to get under 90 minutes for a half.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1583745130

Well done Sub40 is amazing. I need to find 28 seconds and I'll be there too! Probably not until next year now as I'm working on my distance ready for my first marathon in September.

If you want a fast half to target the sub90 try Gosport in November. As long as it's not windy, it's a quick course, with minimal turns and no elevation.

Blackvault · 26 May 2018 at 19:03

Completed my first ever ParkRun this morning at my local park. I managed the 5km run in 33:18. I really struggled with the cardio as per usual but I've got a CT Consulate next week to get the high HR checked out.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1596464189

I'll definitely be doing another one as it beats pounding the pavements alone.

semi-pro waster · 27 May 2018 at 08:33

Well done Blackvault, do keep a close eye on how you feel as you go round but I'm glad you enjoyed it. parkrun is a good way to get some social running in and it can give you something to train for and look forward to.

BlastRadius · 27 May 2018 at 10:04

neilw said:
Well done Sub40 is amazing. I need to find 28 seconds and I'll be there too! Probably not until next year now as I'm working on my distance ready for my first marathon in September.

If you want a fast half to target the sub90 try Gosport in November. As long as it's not windy, it's a quick course, with minimal turns and no elevation.

Thanks

Our times are quite close over most distances, are you still planning to run the rescheduled Eastleigh 10k?
I will definitely give Gosport a look, still hopeful I can hit sub 90 this year and then start looking at short Ultras.
Annoyingly I got a chesty cold the day after the 10K and haven't run for a week, missed one trail race... gagging to run now though.

Blackvault · 27 May 2018 at 12:06

semi-pro waster said:
Well done Blackvault, do keep a close eye on how you feel as you go round but I'm glad you enjoyed it. parkrun is a good way to get some social running in and it can give you something to train for and look forward to.

Thanks mate for the concern. I definitely don't want to collapse or anything.

Yes, I think it will give me something to aim for. It was my 3rd fastest 5km time so I'm happy enough at the moment.

JustBen · 28 May 2018 at 10:25

Anyone had achy shins before when running? I got achy shins within about 100 meters from leaving the house and they didn't go away so ended my run at 1.5miles. I've left it a few days and gone for a run today they're not as bad but still in pain so again did a short run. Should I leave it longer

D.P. · 28 May 2018 at 14:52

always4lora said:
Anyone had achy shins before when running? I got achy shins within about 100 meters from leaving the house and they didn't go away so ended my run at 1.5miles. I've left it a few days and gone for a run today they're not as bad but still in pain so again did a short run. Should I leave it longer

Shin splints are sign of running too much too soon, and running too hard. Take your time building up the muscular-skeletal adaptions, and keep the runs nice and easy until you have developed stronger legs and good aerobic performance. Keep your runs at a conversational pace.

JustBen · 28 May 2018 at 17:37

Thanks =) is it best to give it some time before going for my next run? Or maybe do some skipping etc just to help out so I'm not inactive

Martynt74 · 30 May 2018 at 12:19

I'd have thought skipping would be equally bad as it's the same amount of impact on the shins.

I've been out twice this week now which is more than i can say i've done for weeks! Monday i got around 5m done which i qas quite happy with given the break, but this morning was a real struggle and i did less than 3m even with walking. Just seemed to have very little energy. Not helped that my knee felt weak.

Daaaavvveee · 30 May 2018 at 13:31

I have not been out recently, but did a 6 miler yesterday, and took today off again

BurningHorizons · 31 May 2018 at 07:29

always4lora said:
Anyone had achy shins before when running? I got achy shins within about 100 meters from leaving the house and they didn't go away so ended my run at 1.5miles. I've left it a few days and gone for a run today they're not as bad but still in pain so again did a short run. Should I leave it longer

Yes, I had really painful shin splints for the first three months when I took up running. Didn't think they'd go away but eventually they did and never came back. Just your body adjusting

Martynt74 · 31 May 2018 at 09:46

This is a question for the morning runners but with the heat recently i keep finding myself waking up feeling really tired and dehydrated. More often that not this means i turn off the alarm and go back to sleep but i need to stop doing this.

I've been going to bed around 10pm to get up at half 5, so getting plenty sleep and drinking 2 pints of water before bed but this doesn't seem to do anything!

Daaaavvveee · 31 May 2018 at 09:52

Marvt74 said:
This is a question for the morning runners but with the heat recently i keep finding myself waking up feeling really tired and dehydrated. More often that not this means i turn off the alarm and go back to sleep but i need to stop doing this.

I've been going to bed around 10pm to get up at half 5, so getting plenty sleep and drinking 2 pints of water before bed but this doesn't seem to do anything!

I find a couple of beers a night refreshes me for my next run

Ian_Eb · 31 May 2018 at 12:07

I have been getting up early with exactly that intention and also the same result (I go back to sleep)

BurningHorizons · 31 May 2018 at 12:29

Just get up. When feeling like this I find the first 1/2 mile is usually crappy but then almost always improves to a normal run.

Blackvault · 31 May 2018 at 12:57

Daaaavvveee said:
I find a couple of beers a night refreshes me for my next run

Sounds like you need this in your life... https://www.marplebeerrun.com/

Daaaavvveee · 31 May 2018 at 13:00

Blackvault said:
Sounds like you need this in your life... https://www.marplebeerrun.com/

That's brilliant, I like doing out local brewery's run, cheeky beer 3 miles in

Blackvault · 31 May 2018 at 13:04

Daaaavvveee said:
That's brilliant, I like doing out local brewery's run, cheeky beer 3 miles in

Being Northern Irish, we get drunk BEFORE the run

Martynt74 · 31 May 2018 at 13:07

Blackvault said:
Sounds like you need this in your life... https://www.marplebeerrun.com/

That looks great run. Reminds me of doing the runs with the hash house harriers with my dad many years ago in various countries.

Shame i'm at a spa break that weekend.

Martynt74 · 31 May 2018 at 13:07

Blackvault said:
Sounds like you need this in your life... https://www.marplebeerrun.com/

That looks great run. Reminds me of doing the runs with the hash house harriers with my dad many years ago in various countries.

Shame i'm at a spa break that weekend.