Running thread

[inchy14]

No probs. Some great times there Inchy. Did a 5k in the woods the other day very slow to say the least so going to be toughter and take longer than expected to get back to decent times.

Some seriously tough hills on the ride, Hunters hill is brutal.

 

[Mozzer]

Anyone on here on Strava? I just use the free app on my phone, no fancy gps watch. Some people can get addicted to it but I find it a great motivator. You can chart your fitness over a whole run or segments.

 

[worsleyweb]

Not touched a drop of beer since last Friday - ran 2km last night in 12 mins. Totally confident i will smash my 34.45 5km PB this Satuday.

New trainers purchased and everything.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Not touched a drop of beer since last Friday

A whole 6 days......that's amazing,well done you!

 

[inchy14]

Anyone on here on Strava? I just use the free app on my phone, no fancy gps watch. Some people can get addicted to it but I find it a great motivator. You can chart your fitness over a whole run or segments.

I use it mate, i have a GPS watch which will connect to it, nothing fancy just a cheap one from Decathlon. It's perfect for measuring distance, times and helps you train as you can check your progress over days, weeks etc..

 

[abu13]

I am just getting back into the running again, only looking to do maybe 5k runs at the moment but may build up.

What is more important, distance or speed?

 

[abu13]

A whole 6 days......that's amazing,well done you!

I committed to not drinking 2 weeks ago when i came back from holiday, over the 10 days i have been back i have had just 4 dry days?

Absolutley no will power anymore, i did go 4 months dry about 2 years ago but then fell off the wagon in spectacular fashion.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

What is more important, distance or speed?

It depends what you want to achieve mate.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I committed to not drinking 2 weeks ago when i came back from holiday, over the 10 days i have been back i have had just 4 dry days?

Absolutley no will power anymore, i did go 4 months dry about 2 years ago but then fell off the wagon in spectacular fashion.

I think you need a chat with your GP.

 

[inchy14]

I am just getting back into the running again, only looking to do maybe 5k runs at the moment but may build up.

What is more important, distance or speed?

Just build both up slowly mate would be my advice, aim to run/walk 5k, see what time you do then try to speed that up over a couple of weeks, then i'd add a little extra distance on every few weeks. Also don't keep running the same route, vary it by adding hills or steps, helps with pace and distance training.