Running thread

In case anyone's finding the cold and dark demotivating to get out for your runs, I've put together an indoor warm-up routine that you can follow along with in the warmth of your home before runs. I hope it's useful to someone.

 
Originals said:
Well its 7 months without a drink now.
I've just been Porto for 4 nights, done 3.4 miles on the Tuesday from our hotel across the Dom Luis bridge and back. I was laughing to myself thinking where has this come from, doing a run whilst abroad!
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Cannot beat a run on holiday. Just in Malta (Valletta) so popped a slow 10k in following the path around the waterfront. Best way to see a City for me.
 
smevchenko said:
Manchester HM 2:02:16

Bit annoyed as up to 16km I was on for sub 1:55

Unfortunately been ill for 10 days and just didn’t quite have enough to keep going.

Still a massive ‘race’ PB, so still happy enough!
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Well done. How much running do you do on average per week to get a time around 2hrs ?

I’ve booked the Manchester half in May and my target is to get under 2hrs.
 
simmo said:
Well done. How much running do you do on average per week to get a time around 2hrs ?

I’ve booked the Manchester half in May and my target is to get under 2hrs.
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Difficult to answer in terms of what you will need. What is your current fitness level? age? etc etc

I started properly training in March, ran 700km, so im averaging about 20km a week over that period. More recently though, getting up to 50km a week and averaging around 30km. I'm 6'4" and 43 years old, managed to shift 2 stone since March which has made a massive difference.
 
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I've been doing a bit of running over the past few months keeping myself ticking over but no real distance.

On Sunday i did a sponsored 37k walk and though i got round it fine in about 7 hours, things hurt that just aren't mean to hurt. I honestly have no idea how some of you lot do full marathons and even further, it really has given me extra insight and admiration for anyone who does them.
 
staffsblue said:
It happens to me quite a bit. The thing I remind myself is that I've never regretted going out for a run afterwards.
There's a few things that help some people like putting your kit out the night before, or finding a running buddy or joining a running club.
My motivation is just to stick any planned runs into my phone calendar, and I haven't missed a scheduled one yet.
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Similar with me really, lost my mojo to go running.

health doesnt help, really struggling to do a 5/6k race without my leg pain hurting instantly or im suffering for days after. I know its linked to my body issues like Arthiritis but its frustrating.

Gone from running twice a week with a group, and 2/3 solo runs to i think 4 runs in the last 7/8 weeks!

I have been going to the gym more in the mean time, mainly boxing etc which is keeping my fitness up but really miss running outside
 
staffsblue said:
It happens to me quite a bit. The thing I remind myself is that I've never regretted going out for a run afterwards.
There's a few things that help some people like putting your kit out the night before, or finding a running buddy or joining a running club.
My motivation is just to stick any planned runs into my phone calendar, and I haven't missed a scheduled one yet.
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Just managed 3.5K…..better than sitting on the sofa?
Next time….
At nearly 72 guess it’s an achievement of sorts
 
smevchenko said:
Difficult to answer in terms of what you will need. What is your current fitness level? age? etc etc

I started properly training in March, ran 700km, so im averaging about 20km a week over that period. More recently though, getting up to 50km a week and averaging around 30km. I'm 6'4" and 43 years old, managed to shift 2 stone since March which has made a massive difference.
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Thanks for the reply.

I’m mid 50’s and in Feb set about getting in shape. 10 years ago I could run under 2hrs for a half marathon. In Feb I wasn’t running at all.

This year I’ve gradually improved timewise but more on 5k parkrun. I’ve set myself a goal in a half marathon that’s in a realistic timeframe.

Being aware of your distance in training helps gauge where I should be heading in the coming months.
 
heslops barnet said:
Just managed 3.5K…..better than sitting on the sofa?
Next time….
At nearly 72 guess it’s an achievement of sorts
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Alarm went off at 6am this morning, and boy did i not want to get up!

During the summer id have jumped out of bed in excitement, but I'm certainly seeing that it's more difficult now the nights are drawing in, its dark in the mornings, and it's getting much cooler!

Still enjoying getting out though, and just getting out and running even when it feels like an effort, just seems to further toughen me up mentally

Just get out and do what you can, keep the routine even if its shorter distances; remember, getting out the front door is the hardest part
 
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