Very similar to myself. We got dealt a tough hand for a runner.
Funny for me its just my hands. At the back end of last winter I invested in some Raynauds gloves which contain a silver thread. They seemed to Improve things but will put them through a proper test this winter.
I always get a sweat on running. I run with a mate occasionally in trail races and he will not bother with liquid for up to a half marathon, where as Im laden down with a running hydration vests and 2x 500ml water bottles. Very frustrating.
My season best 5k today... 22:51!
2 months ago 5k took me 30 minutes. Really happy with the progress.
Got lost in the New Forest, ended up in some private land, grass patches that sunk shin deep! horses and giant cows everywhere, and dogs f*cking barking at me and running towards me, i was jumping over barbed wire at points, lost in the forrest and no clue how to get back on to main road. terrifying! was like a cross between Saving Private Ryan and the Blair Witch Project.
which part of the sahara desert do you live in :)Up at sunrise this morning for a run in the mist before that vile intense sun appears.
Managed about 6k and feel much better for it.
which part of the sahara desert do you live in :)
im sticking to my air conditioned treadmill until autumn :)The Stafford Sahara. The current weather is great for lounging around in, fantastic for outdoor swimming, although it makes the pools busier, but lousy for attempting any runs.
Not looking forward to my Parkrun on Saturday morning looking at the forecast!
Advice urgently required.
I'm relatively new to running having started in earnest around seven weeks ago as an FOC whose only exercise previously involved the odd long walk. My PB (some four weeks ago) for 5k is 26:14 which is, admittedly, not that impressive when compared to the exploits of some on this thread. Regardless, I was delighted at the time. My challenge now is to move beyond the 5k distance which has become my default option. Ideally, my goal is to run 10k without it feeling like an ascent of Everest! I'd be grateful for any tips or advice from the more experienced posters.
you started running 7 weeks ago and hit 26:14 , fucking nora , are you mo farah ? as for not that impressive wow you are mo farahAdvice urgently required.
I'm relatively new to running having started in earnest around seven weeks ago as an FOC whose only exercise previously involved the odd long walk. My PB (some four weeks ago) for 5k is 26:14 which is, admittedly, not that impressive when compared to the exploits of some on this thread. Regardless, I was delighted at the time. My challenge now is to move beyond the 5k distance which has become my default option. Ideally, my goal is to run 10k without it feeling like an ascent of Everest! I'd be grateful for any tips or advice from the more experienced posters.
Ha ha I guess it's all relative but I would say 5k is a bloody long distance to 60 year olds or those who are not built like stick insects ! 80 pc of the public probably couldn't run 1k without stopping !5ks I’ve always found hard to pace. It’s such a short distance you really don’t have much chance to make up any slowish k’s at the start. You have to go out pretty hard to give yourself the chance of a good time, but push too hard and then by k 5 you’re on your arse.
Cheers Froggy! You don't know how good that makes me feel. At the the ripe old age of 61, I wonder what might have been had I started younger!you started running 7 weeks ago and hit 26:14 , fucking nora , are you mo farah ? as for not that impressive wow you are mo farah
i was doing really well for 7 weeks,was running at a 40min 5k pace, just getting to 5k was my goal, i hadnt run or done any form of exercise for years if ever, had a knee problem and had to back off,started up again after a 6 week lay off,i decided to up my pace to a 30min 5k , so that's my goal, get to that then i will look to up it again, im in no rush,just want to get to my 5k then take things from there( beat @Leeky in the park run) hahaCheers Froggie! You don't know how good that makes me feel. At the the ripe old age of 61, I wonder what might have been had I started younger!
Hahaha I know pal and anyone doing any kind of running is a good achievement. 5k at times can feel like an eternity believe me.Ha ha I guess it's all relative but I would say 5k is a bloody long distance to 60 year olds or those who are not built like stick insects ! 80 pc of the public probably couldn't run 1k without stopping !
Mate I'm 61 and a newbie my fastest is 28 min. To up miles I did a 10k training plan then progressed to a HM and completed 1 with another planned for next year. I average about 30 mins for 5k and not all flying machines on here lol.Advice urgently required.
I'm relatively new to running having started in earnest around seven weeks ago as an FOC whose only exercise previously involved the odd long walk. My PB (some four weeks ago) for 5k is 26:14 which is, admittedly, not that impressive when compared to the exploits of some on this thread. Regardless, I was delighted at the time. My challenge now is to move beyond the 5k distance which has become my default option. Ideally, my goal is to run 10k without it feeling like an ascent of Everest! I'd be grateful for any tips or advice from the more experienced posters.
I'm rotund and 61, running about 2 and half years. Only keep check on diet when got an event on the horizon. I often see these runners thin as a rake out and aboutHa ha I guess it's all relative but I would say 5k is a bloody long distance to 60 year olds or those who are not built like stick insects ! 80 pc of the public probably couldn't run 1k without stopping !
i was doing really well for 7 weeks,was running at a 40min 5k pace, just getting to 5k was my goal, i hadnt run or done any form of exercise for years if ever, had a knee problem and had to back off,started up again after a 6 week lay off,i decided to up my pace to a 30min 5k , so that's my goal, get to that then i will look to up it again, im in no rush,just want to get to my 5k then take things from there( beat @Leeky in the park run) haha
from what ive learnt about myself from starting to run is i need the motivation , set a goal and work towards that, i cant aimlessly run for running sake,i need that finishing line, so 5k is my first goal,5k in 30 mins my next , then beat your time,im not letting no FOC beat me :), oh and lose weight, when i started i was 15 stone 8lb, my goal was to get to 13st 7lb , i've lost 1st 8lb , not bad for a foc myself :)
right off to the physio haha, my knee feels 100% better, but work have paid for it and they have free coffee and a wonderful collection of free biscuits :)
Thanks ob. I guess slow and steady is the way to go. I'll scour the internet for a suitable 10k training plan and try to reduce the pace at which I run. I'm sure the speed will come naturally as I increase the mileage and feel more comfortable with it.Mate I'm 61 and a newbie my fastest is 28 min. To up miles I did a 10k training plan then progressed to a HM and completed 1 with another planned for next year. I average about 30 mins for 5k and not all flying machines on here lol.