Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

Thanks for the words of encouragement, gentlemen. I shall stick with it, and keep my eyes on the goal of doing a half marathon next year. I do truly enjoy running; I actually chose running over cycling this morning, which is something I did not expect to happen.
 
Saundie said:
I know it's not much of an achievement in the grand scheme of things, but I ran 10k for the first time today. I tried not to get carried away and so managed to keep a pretty steady pace. It took me 1hr 4min, which is glacial compared to a lot of you guys, but considering I only started running 8 weeks ago and it's twice as far as my previous furthest, I think it's okay.

Actually, that's a lie. I think it's terrible, though it gives me an incentive to keep training, and motivation is the most important thing after all, right? :)
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no - its great - tbh anyone who can run 10k+ is a step above most people fitness wise. So congratulations. Keep the running up and your times and distances will go down and down

I've been running for 2 years now - before I was 3.75 stone heavier than I am now and couldn't even run 1km - now this was Septembers training - so if I can do it (I was obese when I started) - anyone can :)

join a club too - it makes a massive difference - its more enjoyable

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So after nearly 3 months of doing no running i entered did my first race, even though it was a fun run, i was surprised to see my fitness hasn't dropped too much and managed 25:49secs for 4 miles. :D

Very happy that i came 3rd too and got a prize....i tell you this fun runs are the way to go, i have done nearly 100 races and never won anything yet 1 fun run and i have more silverwear than ever!

p.s Inov 212 talons are the bees knees, awsome shoes
 
Ran my first half marathon yesterday. Was only aiming to finish (if possible) in around 2:30 as it was my first actual race, and pretty much the first bit of distance running outside of a treadmill.

In the end I finished in 2:03 which I massively pleased with! The course (Basingstoke) is full of hills, so without those I think I could have been sub 2 hours easily enough. Overall, very pleased with how it went!
 
Speaking of half marathons, I've entered the next Croydon half marathon, which is taking place in April. I figure 6 months should be plenty of time to prepare. Another bonus is that the start of the course is only a mile or so away from my house, so I can get some practice on the course itself. I hope to do it in under 2 hours, but it's a hilly course, so who knows how achievable that is.

By the way, good effort DAnDan :)
 
Been a lurker here for a while now and have taken in a lot of advice from you guys so its only fair that I show how I'm getting on. It's been a real help reading some of your stories as well.

Started running way back in early June. An early injury almost put me off and couple this with holidays and work I didn't get out as much as I'd like from June-August. I've recently seen and improvement in motivation and I am getting out much more regularly and its paying off and I'm really starting to enjoy it!

Just got back in from a 5k run and its my PB at 20:32 and I'm absolutely buzzing! My word it was hard though! Starting to up my distances now, so aiming for 2 8k runs (Sunday & Thursday) and 3 5k runs (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) a week for a fortnight then onwards to 10k. Seems to be a routine that I'm happy with , although the Friday run will be dependent on how I feel! Really looking forward to it and love the feeling when you run a good, steady time!

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What do u guys do with calluses? Leave them for protection (do they even protect against blisters) or do u grate those lumps away?

A bit of talk higher up about chaffing in boxers etc, i swear by the nike pro range of compression shorts, sports direct for £18 a pair. Never run without these and never had the slighest bit of chaffing / discomfort!
 
Adam123 said:
What do u guys do with calluses? Leave them for protection (do they even protect against blisters) or do u grate those lumps away?
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You have to be careful because it is against the rules to give medical advice on the forums.

However, I will tell you what happened to me in the summer. I was training for a marathon and went on my long run (17 miles). I had a callus that had been building up on my big toe and what felt like a very small blister under it about a week earlier. Of course the 17 mile run took it over the edge and a huge blister appeared. There wasn't anything I could do about it because the callus was so think - eventually the blister turned black (luckily it didn't get infected).

My mum heard about this and bought me a pad to wear it down and some special callus cream. I was really skeptical, but I used it and got rid of the callus and 'bruise' underneath in just a few weeks.
 
Did a marathon for the first time back in May and had a blast. 3hrs 37 in Belfast. Dublin is a week away. I've actually done some training this time so hoping to knock 10 minutes off my pb.

With regards to chafing, I recommend compression shorts too. I wear Skins for longer runs and the chafing ceases to be a problem. Plus tape on my nipples too lol. And Body Glide. Yes chafing was a problem in Belfast haha.
 
The_Baron said:
Did a marathon for the first time back in May and had a blast. 3hrs 37 in Belfast. Dublin is a week away. I've actually done some training this time so hoping to knock 10 minutes off my pb.

With regards to chafing, I recommend compression shorts too. I wear Skins for longer runs and the chafing ceases to be a problem. Plus tape on my nipples too lol. And Body Glide. Yes chafing was a problem in Belfast haha.
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100% agree with compression gear. I was getting chafing for a long time and as my distance was increasing it started to become a much bigger (and very painful) problem. I actually bought some compression underwear and it works wonders. Luckily I don't get nipple chafing :D
 
Blimey, just a had a look at the stretch links, namely this one -
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml

That's a lot of stretching for a run! It possibly explains why I hurt so much last time I tried running however, a few times I literally had to hobble home..

The worst bit was below my shin when my ankle joins my foot, it use to really really hurt, any ideas what muscle this is and which stretches will work it the most?


edit - HAHAHA, I had this gif in my control V -
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So linked to that by mistake, oops! I'll leave it here for hilarity and entertainment.
 
I would just do the stretches that work the bits you found painful. I personally don't stretch pre or post run. I say it may depend on when you run.

First thing in morning - stretch as you have just spent 8+ hours sleeping
Afternoon/Evening - Not so much if you have been pretty mobile anyway throughout the day.
 
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