Running thread

Paladin said:
Well done on starting, and on your progress so far.

Keep enjoying it, is my advice. Run at your favourite times, in whatever weather suits you. Be disciplined, because it can sometimes be hard to motivate yourself. There will be times when you need to push yourself towards higher achievements, and times to just get out there and run for pure enjoyment.

Run socially too, and draw support from fellow runners. Go to parkruns; they are brilliant for meeting other runners. Join your local running club. But mainly, keep us informed of your progress on here. This small group is wonderfully supportive. I ran my first and only marathon thanks to the cajoling and encouragement from this group, and I'm so thankful to this group for neverending advice and support.
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I echo the bit about the social side, I do loads of my runs early morning in my own, but the ones that I enjoy the most are the social runs.
There's loads of run clubs popping up lately that are more and more about just going for a run and maybe a pint after it, there's still the traditional run clubs that are maybe a bit more serious about the game but this new thing of just socialising with it is ace.
Also parkrun is good, I did parkrun last weekend the day after a 50 mile ultra, I did the first mile with my kids and then just plodded round with the back of the pack runners, I've so much respect for the back of the pack runners, it takes a lot to keep turning up and smashing it every week when it's not easy at all
 
chris85mcfc said:
Just recently started running, and have to say I'm really enjoying it!

Started off just getting out and not really tracking distance or time, but once I got the hang of it (and shook off the beginners injuries!!), I've been doing a few 5ks and then managed a 6.5k on Friday

Had nothing planned at all today so set myself a target of trying to do a 10k. Sods law it's the first time I've gone out in driving rain, but really enjoyed it and only stopped half way for a quick 'reset'. Managed to get around in 1hr 2mins, but tbh I'm just buzzing to actually complete one

Question for those more experienced runners; how did you learn to trust your body in the first half of your run? I feel like my 1st half is much slower as I'm trying to just get myself into it, and then 2nd half I seem to gain confidence and that feeling of getting past the half way point?

Will try and keep posting with a bit more progress!
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Fantastic mate
 
Just to echo everyone else about Parkrun - they are superb events, very supportive and it's nice to run around with other people.

I've started doing 10k again in the last month and want to keep going so I've booked onto 3 races. I've never done one before so no idea what to expect but I'm assuming (hoping!) it's a bit like Parkrun.
 
Cheers folks, will definitely take the advice on board, especially the advice of just getting out there and enjoying it.

Honestly never realised running could be enjoyable, have tried it in the past with no research, and have just literally ran from my house as quick as possible, and wondered why I was stopping after 200m!

Will look into getting down to Bramhall parkrun at some point, and my mate does a 5k from one of the cafes in Poynton
 
I posted last year about wanting to get into running but I was in a lot of pain with an inguinal hernia. After waiting months for a consultation, I was told they couldn't even feel the hernia on the left side (I'd had a scan to confirm there was a hernia there) but they could feel a small one on the right side. The doctor actually recommended leaving them both as it wasn't worth risking surgery.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, it turned out the reason I was in so much pain (and feeling ill all the time as well) was I had a severe vitamin D deficiency.

I've now got this back to normal, have had no pain and managed to stay clear of illness throughout the winter months!

Inspired by this thread, I decided to start running today and felt great. I'm taking it nice and slowly to start with but I've signed up for Parkrun and will hopefully be doing the Widnes one in the next couple of weeks.
 
GoatersLeftShin said:
Just to echo everyone else about Parkrun - they are superb events, very supportive and it's nice to run around with other people.

I've started doing 10k again in the last month and want to keep going so I've booked onto 3 races. I've never done one before so no idea what to expect but I'm assuming (hoping!) it's a bit like Parkrun.
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It is.
 
Hope everybody's taper is going well, whether it's for London or Manchester on Sunday, think we have at least 1 I've seen on here.

I'll be there on Sunday supporting family and friends running Manchester, gutted about not going to the match but hoping we make the final and I get my fix of Wembley this year.
 
WickyWain said:
I posted last year about wanting to get into running but I was in a lot of pain with an inguinal hernia. After waiting months for a consultation, I was told they couldn't even feel the hernia on the left side (I'd had a scan to confirm there was a hernia there) but they could feel a small one on the right side. The doctor actually recommended leaving them both as it wasn't worth risking surgery.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, it turned out the reason I was in so much pain (and feeling ill all the time as well) was I had a severe vitamin D deficiency.

I've now got this back to normal, have had no pain and managed to stay clear of illness throughout the winter months!

Inspired by this thread, I decided to start running today and felt great. I'm taking it nice and slowly to start with but I've signed up for Parkrun and will hopefully be doing the Widnes one in the next couple of weeks.
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Great to read mate
 
MCFC1993 said:
Hope everybody's taper is going well, whether it's for London or Manchester on Sunday, think we have at least 1 I've seen on here.

I'll be there on Sunday supporting family and friends running Manchester, gutted about not going to the match but hoping we make the final and I get my fix of Wembley this year.
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Tapering is horrible, I've never once thought that I've gotten it right in 20 attempts, just makes me feel lazy, it's a tricky game this running malarkey, tapering/fuel/weight etc etc etc
 
gaz76 said:
Tapering is horrible, I've never once thought that I've gotten it right in 20 attempts, just makes me feel lazy, it's a tricky game this running malarkey, tapering/fuel/weight etc etc etc
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I've done it once, followed a plan and in hindsight felt the volume wasn't enough in the last 2-3 weeks. To the point where I think I actually lost fitness by raceday.
 
gaz76 said:
Tapering is horrible, I've never once thought that I've gotten it right in 20 attempts, just makes me feel lazy, it's a tricky game this running malarkey, tapering/fuel/weight etc etc etc
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My best Marathon time was when i was running every day, so couldn't take a day off for tapering.. was doing shorter 2-4 miler runs.
 
MCFC1993 said:
I've done it once, followed a plan and in hindsight felt the volume wasn't enough in the last 2-3 weeks. To the point where I think I actually lost fitness by raceday.
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Yep that's what happens to me, there is a fine science to it, less volume and less intensity, but most seem to see it as a full stop kind of situation.
My fastest marathon was a day after 'winning' a parkrun, in fact every one of my PBs has come a day after doing a fast parkrun, whether I would have gone quicker without the fast parkruns I have no idea, but think mentally to be confident that the speed is there is a big boost
 
The London marathon ballot for next year opened yesterday, highly recommend going for it if your into running, I've run it 4 times now, its a great buzz and gives you a decent target to build for.
The ballot is free but you have a better chance if you go for the rip off second ballot that you have to pay for, I got in first time doing it that way.
Either that or get a good for ages time qualifier, I've done that three times but the qualifying times for all marathons are dropping very low now that running is getting more and more popular.

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MCFC1993 said:
I've done it once, followed a plan and in hindsight felt the volume wasn't enough in the last 2-3 weeks. To the point where I think I actually lost fitness by raceday.
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I've read some evidence in favour of only a mild taper where you reduce volume by only about 15% per week. I guess it depends on the person though.
 
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I’m running Manchester tomorrow and my taper has been horrible. Tried to keep the intensity relatively high and did something to my knee, so I haven’t ran since last Tuesday!

Hoping it’s alright in the morning. Will let you know how I’ve done on Monday but any time under 3:59:59 would be lovely.
 
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