I run slow an average of 7.5km, to most on here that's strolling pace, but even this novice has found not to worry how fast you go but to make it doable, go too fast and you'll fuck it off as torture, steve cram said :) you should be able to hold a conversation, but even at 7.5 I couldn't hold a fart it, good luck on your journeyJust thought I'd give a little update. I spoke to my GP last week who said I should be fine doing light running so I'm going to be restarting the couch to 5k again soon. Will be very slow but at least I can try it.
Easily the best time of year for it now and for the next 6 months.Still up in Manchester ready for tonight's game so took the opportunity to do another Bridgewater Canal run from Castlefield Marina to Throstle Nest Bridge and back.
Got to say I really enjoy running in Manchester as there's always plenty to look at to distract me. This morning it involved decision making on which puddles to run round, run through or jump over, observing the Canada geese, swans and moorhen on the canal, checking the trams were all doubled up for tonight's match (there's a single tram on one of the Ashton - Eccles circuits, the bastards), watching miserable people trudge into work in the rain and greeting any runners and dog walkers I passed.
On the return run, enjoyed seeing the skyscrapers shrouded in clouds getting closer.
When I started running, I found it a chore, but I really enjoy being out there now, especially at this time of year
Easily the best time of year for it now and for the next 6 months.
Great to see so many off here having a go at it now as well, join the bluemoon strava club as well, stravas great for added motivation.
https://strava.app.link/fmxFi3ncxEb
Great job, you do right by not bothering with the times, get everything else right first and the times will soon crumble.just completed my 2nd 5k,instead of running at 7.5kmph i decided to rest at 8kmph(fast walk), run at 10kmph , and sprint or speed up to 12kmph,ive also been watching videos of body posture and running technique , coupled with my better level new shoes i found it very enjoyable, instead of looking at times and distances i was focused on my stride ,foot strike/position,chest and chin position and arms, before i knew it i had done my 5km at 36:36, last run was 41:10 ,so knocking off a big chunk :)
something popped up on youtube about running,it helped it was a lovely looking lady and it was a shorts youtube video, really good and it helped me, saved and watched them before my run, felt very strange at first but soon got into it, but had to think of the techniques all the time to stop me slipping back into bad practice.Great job, you do right by not bothering with the times, get everything else right first and the times will soon crumble.
Excellent work mateWeek six c25k complete … certainly getting my mojo back
If running isn’t making the issue worse I don’t see why you shouldn’t keep it up/increase it slowly.Still at physio with this potential hamstring injury.
Second visit and advised him the exercised to strengthen have helped strengthen but haven't really cured the issue.
Not a major issue, just sore hamstring barely noticeable most of the time (but constant). The point of contention was a knee pain when I bent this (most noticeable when stretching in yoga - but essentially when I fully bend the right knee it hurts like hell.
We're not sure if this is a separate issue (meniscus) or a knock on effect of the hamstring pain/injury (which happened during a run almost a year ago).
Ran a 11k last night as I up my distances. Question: legs a little sore this morning but wanting to up my running in both distance and regularity.
Atm I run Sat morning Park Run *(5k), Monday 6k, Weds 6k (now 11ks) and that's it.
I tended to walk 10k after work almost every night in the summer but thinking of switching to running instead (6k most nights).
Think I should plough and start running more (physio suggested it's best to not stop running)?
My legs don't hurt today, just a 'tad' sore/tired.
In addition to all this I do strength training a few times a week plus 2 x yoga and 1 x Pilates sessions.
Yep - was busy yesterday and working in Scotland today so desperate to get out on a run tomorrow! Makes me feel anxious when I’ve not done one :’)This week's been a war of attrition for me. I'm walking serious amount of steps in work at the moment(19000 today) and in wellies most days because the sites a bog. Saturday 16k was fine because I'd had a rest on Friday and it was a early morning run. Sunday off due to hangover. Monday up until today I've done 6k, 7k, 2k of sprints and 9k this evening,but my legs have been like jelly. Tonight's 9k was my slowest time at any distance since I've started timing a few years ago and my cadence was staggeringly bad at 168(I'm usually doing 181/183) I was just so tired from the start. Its no fun when it gets like this. I'm resting tomorrow so I'm fresh for the park run on Saturday. I really envy you guys who work from home, you must be champing at the bitt to get out for a run.
Still at physio with this potential hamstring injury.
Second visit and advised him the exercised to strengthen have helped strengthen but haven't really cured the issue.
Not a major issue, just sore hamstring barely noticeable most of the time (but constant). The point of contention was a knee pain when I bent this (most noticeable when stretching in yoga - but essentially when I fully bend the right knee it hurts like hell.
We're not sure if this is a separate issue (meniscus) or a knock on effect of the hamstring pain/injury (which happened during a run almost a year ago).
Ran a 11k last night as I up my distances. Question: legs a little sore this morning but wanting to up my running in both distance and regularity.
Atm I run Sat morning Park Run *(5k), Monday 6k, Weds 6k (now 11ks) and that's it.
I tended to walk 10k after work almost every night in the summer but thinking of switching to running instead (6k most nights).
Think I should plough and start running more (physio suggested it's best to not stop running)?
My legs don't hurt today, just a 'tad' sore/tired.
In addition to all this I do strength training a few times a week plus 2 x yoga and 1 x Pilates sessions.
This week's been a war of attrition for me. I'm walking serious amount of steps in work at the moment(19000 today) and in wellies most days because the sites a bog. Saturday 16k was fine because I'd had a rest on Friday and it was a early morning run. Sunday off due to hangover. Monday up until today I've done 6k, 7k, 2k of sprints and 9k this evening,but my legs have been like jelly. Tonight's 9k was my slowest time at any distance since I've started timing a few years ago and my cadence was staggeringly bad at 168(I'm usually doing 181/183) I was just so tired from the start. Its no fun when it gets like this. I'm resting tomorrow so I'm fresh for the park run on Saturday. I really envy you guys who work from home, you must be champing at the bitt to get out for a run.
something popped up on youtube about running,it helped it was a lovely looking lady and it was a shorts youtube video, really good and it helped me, saved and watched them before my run, felt very strange at first but soon got into it, but had to think of the techniques all the time to stop me slipping back into bad practice.
tried to link the videos but it wouldnt let me ,chari hawkins is the lady's name also watched this
Not quite sure on them there numbers mate.If running isn’t making the issue worse I don’t see why you shouldn’t keep it up/increase it slowly.
My main advice would be to take it slow. If you increase the distances dramatically you’re way more likely to get injured.
Turning that 6k into 11k increased your distance by 30% which wouldn’t be sustainable.