Running thread

franksinatra said:
Great running that mate.

I’ve begrudgingly accepted I need to add a bit more speed work to my training and already, along with gym work I am starting to feel the benefits. Legs feel like they have a lot more bounce in

Did a nice little session yesterday 4km at 4km pace, 2km at 4.12km pace and 2 km at 4.07 km pace with 2 min rest in between . Bit of a shock to the legs but having built up
a strong base just need a few weeks of running at a faster pace and add some sprint work
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Out of interest how do you maintain those differing paces when they are so close to each other? My Garmin only shoes pace going up in 5 sec differences.
 
smevchenko said:
Out of interest how do you maintain those differing paces when they are so close to each other? My Garmin only shoes pace going up in 5 sec differences.
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The Garmin should adjust if you're on lap pace.

At the start of each lap it usually jumps a bit as any pace fluctuation early in a lap is more significant but I'm sure it starts predicting to the second as the lap continues does it not?
 
franksinatra said:
Great running that mate.

I’ve begrudgingly accepted I need to add a bit more speed work to my training and already, along with gym work I am starting to feel the benefits. Legs feel like they have a lot more bounce in

Did a nice little session yesterday 4km at 4km pace, 2km at 4.12km pace and 2 km at 4.07 km pace with 2 min rest in between . Bit of a shock to the legs but having built up
a strong base just need a few weeks of running at a faster pace and add some sprint work
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Urgh speed work!! Dreading it, have nicely plateaued into a plodding paced plonker for the last few month's, will pick up the pace soon, or maybe the day after that
 
MCFC1993 said:
The Garmin should adjust if you're on lap pace.

At the start of each lap it usually jumps a bit as any pace fluctuation early in a lap is more significant but I'm sure it starts predicting to the second as the lap continues does it not?
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I’ve never been able to work this out either. I never know if, during a K, and the pace is shown on Garmin whether this is my current pace or predicted K time??
 
smevchenko said:
Out of interest how do you maintain those differing paces when they are so close to each other? My Garmin only shoes pace going up in 5 sec differences.
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So Smevchenko I should have been more precise that was my average pace across the set of Ks so my 4 x4.00km pace was actually 4.00, 4.06, 3.57, 3.57.
 
Gaz76 said:
Urgh speed work!! Dreading it, have nicely plateaued into a plodding paced plonker for the last few month's, will pick up the pace soon, or maybe the day after that
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Awful isn’t it. It’s getting the balance right. I love plodding and so the enjoyment goes when doing the quicker stuff.

I think if I pushed too much, with the speed work, I would probably improve significantly but the flip side Id probably lose my love for running.
 
franksinatra said:
Awful isn’t it. It’s getting the balance right. I love plodding and so the enjoyment goes when doing the quicker stuff.

I think if I pushed too much, with the speed work, I would probably improve significantly but the flip side Id probably lose my love for running.
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Think I'm just becoming more of a lazy **** in my old age tbh mate
 
franksinatra said:
I’ve never been able to work this out either. I never know if, during a K, and the pace is shown on Garmin whether this is my current pace or predicted K time??
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If your watch just says 'pace' then that's your current pace.
It will say 'lap pace' for your current lap.

I think the latter is more useful depending on how short or long your laps are. I have auto lap on every km, so I only really use lap pace as 1km laps are short enough to keep me on pace.

I obviously use lap pace for interval sessions too.
 
Have to say reading this thread has helped me get back into running and achieve better fitness.

My daughter has just completed the couch to 5k programme. This week I have been out early morning runs between 3-5k with her. Also continued with the cycle classes at the gym.

Losing on average 1lb a week.

Going to be warm tomorrow, but feeling optimistic I can run my fastest 5k parkrun since restarting in February. Been alternating venues to not really focus on times up to this point.

Running regularly now at 31min pace.

My goal was to go under 30mins and lose weight within 6 months.
 
simmo said:
Have to say reading this thread has helped me get back into running and achieve better fitness.

My daughter has just completed the couch to 5k programme. This week I have been out early morning runs between 3-5k with her. Also continued with the cycle classes at the gym.

Losing on average 1lb a week.

Going to be warm tomorrow, but feeling optimistic I can run my fastest 5k parkrun since restarting in February. Been alternating venues to not really focus on times up to this point.

Running regularly now at 31min pace.

My goal was to go under 30mins and lose weight within 6 months.
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Great to hear that mate. I think we all run for a multitude of reasons but running seems to benefit them all. One of life’s simple pleasures.
 
Is anyone else interested in the psychology of sport and fitness? My first degree was in psychology and although I don't work in that sphere, I maintain an interest. It seems that there is some evidence that you can 'think yourself faster.'
www.independent.co.uk

Scientists have found a way to make you run faster instantly

The method sped up sprints by 3 percent over a length of 65 feet
www.independent.co.uk www.independent.co.uk

I've also just uploaded Week 7 of my 'Road To Great North Run' challenge to my YouTube channel. I've had another less-than-fruitful week...

 
inchy14 said:
For something slightly different I’m going Wild Hybrid this Saturday in Sheffield with my wife.

10k with weight exercises after each K for the first 5k then a 5k finish.


Going to be tough in the heat and only trained for 3 weeks so decided to scale down to the lighter weights for this first event.

Be interesting to see how we get on.
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Well this wasn’t as bad as I expected regardless of the heat, however the Mrs struggled with the running aspect of it despite smashing the weight sections and we finished in an overall time of 1:37. More than satisfied with it and definitely one I’ll be doing again in the future….


Probably with a male partner who can handle being told to get a move in lol.
 
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