Running thread

chris85mcfc said:
Well done mate and keep up the good work!

Try not to put too much emphasis on the time, just get out there and enjoy it
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Cheers fella.

Looking for a few tips, you're correct about the emphasis on time, I was constantly looking at the times on my phone whilst I was running to see how I'm getting on, suppose just trying to beat the time I got previously...

I went out yesterday morning and didn't use any apps, I just listened to music and done was I could and I enjoyed it more.

Starting off as basically a beginner again, any tips on how many days a week you'd recommend running, should I be doing it every day or every second day?

My aim is to be able to do 5k in a decent time, should I be looking to complete 5k when I'm going out even if its walking and running or just do what I can do?

Any help is much appreciated.
 
staffsblue said:
Hi mate.

I guess it depends what other fitness activities you are involved in and how much time you have available.
Personally, I'm retired so time isn't an issue. My current routine is 3 swims a week, 2 runs a week and 2 recovery days. I prioritise the swimming as it gives me better results in terms of weight loss, and in summer it's not time dependent (i.e. no need to avoid excessive temperatures).
For my runs, I use no tech, and just run at a comfortable pace and try to enjoy it. I love using all my senses so don't use headphones, but like to take in all the sights, sounds and smells of nature and the changing of the seasons.
When it's cool enough, I factor in a few speed intervals, and I always attempt a sprint finish at Parkruns!
My biggest tip is just to enjoy it, listen to your body, and don't overthink your runs.
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That's some going fella, fair play!

I have time in the mornings, I get a run in before I go to work, I could go every morning if I wanted to, I went 4 days in a row last week and I made a mistake, my calves were in bits (as you've mentioned listen to your body) I didn't listen and paid the price, walking around work I'd say people thought I had an accident and didn't make it to the toilet!

Your runs seem alot more relaxed and laid back than mine, I think I'm overthrowing things and putting too much pressure on myself. I'll take your kind words of wisdom on board and see where it takes me hopefully helps me loosen out.

Cheers for the tips, much appreciated.

Thank You.
 
staffsblue said:
And probably stating the obvious a little, but do stretches before and after your runs, warm up, cool down and hydrate!
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Yeah I do all my stretches before and after, I do a 5 minute warm up and cool down after my run, I hope I know what I'm doing as I've been doing that sort of stuff playing football for years, I think and hoping that it's been so long since I ran so much my body and legs isn't used to it, I took a day break after the 4 day consecutive running and felt good back to normal.

I always bring water with me too to stay hydrated.
 
staffsblue said:
I'll be a course marshall at the Isabel Trail Parkrun in Stafford on Saturday morning so give me a wave.
I won't know which marshall point I'm going to be allocated until Saturday morning though.
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Great. That’s the one I’m doing. I’ll have to wear a City shirt now so you can spot me! Think I’ll go for this class maroon number. IMG_2558.jpeg
 
SWPISHOME said:
Cheers fella.

Looking for a few tips, you're correct about the emphasis on time, I was constantly looking at the times on my phone whilst I was running to see how I'm getting on, suppose just trying to beat the time I got previously...

I went out yesterday morning and didn't use any apps, I just listened to music and done was I could and I enjoyed it more.

Starting off as basically a beginner again, any tips on how many days a week you'd recommend running, should I be doing it every day or every second day?

My aim is to be able to do 5k in a decent time, should I be looking to complete 5k when I'm going out even if its walking and running or just do what I can do?

Any help is much appreciated.
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I think trying to constantly trying to beat your quickest time is a sure fire way to eventually picking up an injury

There are certainly people more experienced than me in this group that can help you build up your speed, but I've always taken on board that bits of speed work (fast pace 30 secs walk 30 secs for example) will build up your speed, also incline running, and then believe it or not, slow long distance runs will build up your ability to run quicker for longer

Personally, I'm not a 5k runner, can't stand the stuff, so when I do one (like yesterday) I tend to hate every kilometre as it takes me 4k to sort my breathing out!

You're more likely to catch me running 10k+ but at a nice Conservative pace where I can relax and enjoy it

Each to their own of course it just depends what you're trying to get from running
 
Fairly quiet in here the last couple of days, I assume the heat has got the better of everyone?!

I'm planning on getting out early tomorrow currently showing 15 degrees at 7am which should be fairly pleasant
 
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I'm after a vest for phone n keys if anyone got any recommendations. Saw few around £20 and happy to pay that
 
ob said:
I'm after a vest for phone n keys if anyone got any recommendations. Saw few around £20 and happy to pay that
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Just ordered my 2nd one of these mate as the velcro started to go a little bit

Wear it every time I go out

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chris85mcfc said:
Fairly quiet in here the last couple of days, I assume the heat has got the better of everyone?!

I'm planning on getting out early tomorrow currently showing 15 degrees at 7am which should be fairly pleasant
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I’ve ran or hiked 6 days on the bounce and can feel it as well as the heat. Taking the wife’s car for a couple of days to recover. Absolutely shattered.
 
JOGAMIGMOG said:
3rd ever Parkrun today and a PB! 29.07 Parkrun time and 13th in VM55-59 category. Quite pleased with my progress. Really feeling it on 3.5km and wanting so badly to stop but obviously didn’t. I’m hoping it gets progressively easier. Any tips on how to avoid or prolong the agony?? Like not doing it in the first place, perhaps! :-)
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Top tip is to run further (but slower) on your midweek runs.
 
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