Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

Well I hope this helps kick start at least a bit of interest in the subject. I'll update it as my experiences mature and move on, and I'll try to include more information as time progresses, I just thought I'd stick something up in the mean time.
 
Assuming its the same as the 205; Mode - training - training options - alerts - pace/speed alert - fast and slow pace alert value.

From what I remember though you need to have a pace zone defined.
 
I'm up to running at least half an hour every day now, with two long runs/week. Progressing well after my ankle injury (break/ligament tears).

Now only 2 months to build up to marathon+ mileage...:eek:.
 
FishFluff said:
Glad I went to a proper running shop and did the gait analysis thing. Turns out I had a lot of over-pronation and have some shoes which correct it nicely (Brooks Trance). Can't wait to get out and try these now :)
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Take it very easy. Walk, jog, do some sprints, don't do a lot of distance.
 
Good to see this thread thriving.

I myself have recovered from my broken limbs and am running long distances again now. Really enjoying myself, have slowed down a little but going a lot further.
 
CaptainRAVE said:
I really need to get back into running, but work has just taken over my life at the moment :(
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Did initially for me at the start of the year, especially after my injuries. Now I'm regularly doing 60 miles/week :). Just had to get into the habit of forcing myself to run after work when getting home late, and now I do a 30-40 mile run at the weekend.
 
Vanquish-Storm said:
Any advise of finding motivation to run?

I damaged my ankle, put on a lot of weight and now feel really demoralised when I go to run. I struggle to get to the end of the street tbh :(

Would setting small targets to start out help? Short distances with long times (not ones that are to easy to do mind you!)
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I broke my ankle and tore several ligaments almost two years ago, and 5 months later ran an ultra mountain marathon - it's all about what is important to you: if you want to run enough you'll do it.

The process of entering the race helped my recovery I swear, whether it be a panacea or not. It focused me and really helped that I had to start from scratch - my leg muscles were trashed (I swam to keep some fitness), and had to start really slowly. I was literally walking 5 minutes a day as soon as my foot was out of the cast, then built it up to 10 minutes a day, 15, and so on. Then I started jogging, and finally running. I had a lot of time to think about what I was doing, and focus a lot on strengthening the right muscles and working on technique, and I'd say I'm a better runner for it now.

So target wise? Size is irrelevant; choose something. A 5k or a 32mile ultra - it doesn't matter.
 
Yeah I understand about weak ankles. I've no speed since my injuries now, which is why I thought about distance instead. It's much easier going slower, a 10K might be to tempting to try and race.
 
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