Running thread

Mayor West said:
Did a 15 mile run this morning, 1.46.06 for the half marathon, my PB according to strava. 8.08 minute/mile pace.

Just to add some TMI, I've had 3 pints of water, a pint of vimto, 3 cans of Pepsi max cherry (dont judge me) and a massive cup of tea, and I still haven't been for a pee since that run. Crazy
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Make sure you replace your electrolytes mate or you are at risk of hyponatraemia. In fact, you may already be exhibiting symptoms, according to the details in your post. You could eat some ready salted crisps, drink a sports drink like Lucozade Sport or just eat some salty food.
 
Thanks for the advice fellas. Haven't done anything yesterday or today with City and family commitments so I'm going to give it another go tomorrow with it expected to be the same as the last few days weather wise. Going to start with a 5k and see how I feel before carrying on towards the 10k
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Make sure you replace your electrolytes mate or you are at risk of hyponatraemia. In fact, you may already be exhibiting symptoms, according to the details in your post. You could eat some ready salted crisps, drink a sports drink like Lucozade Sport or just eat some salty food.
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Sage advice.

Get something like High5 or SiS electrolyte tablets, and replenish your levels, otherwise you could suffer symptoms like irregular heart rhythm or changes in blood pressure as well as muscle spasms and thirst.
 
I did the 5km Warrington Parkrun on Saturday at 5 mins per kilometer. Went out and did 10k yesterday evening at a much gentler 6 mins per km. It was very enjoyable by the Bridgewater Canal, around Lymm Dam, and on countryside paths, but I'm tired now as a result. Yesterday's run also got rid of most of the calories I took on board from a substantial carvery at lunchtime.
 
Couch25k wk3 run2 just done and did wk2 complete in the way back in.

Just over 7.2km in total with a best split of 7.46km.

I know it’s slow but I’m chuffed to bits with the way it’s going and so far in the last 2 months I’ve shed 2 stone and I’m a tad over 16 st and feeling great for it.
 
blueinsa said:
Couch25k wk3 run2 just done and did wk2 complete in the way back in.

Just over 7.2km in total with a best split of 7.46km.

I know it’s slow but I’m chuffed to bits with the way it’s going and so far in the last 2 months I’ve shed 2 stone and I’m a tad over 16 st and feeling great for it.
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Keep it up, I’ll keep looking out for your updates.

Are you on strava?
 
BlueTG said:
Keep it up, I’ll keep looking out for your updates.

Are you on strava?
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I am mate but I don’t share the data as of now and I have a Garmin watch arriving today to track everything as well. What’s your name in Strava? Send us a PM mate and I will add you.
 
rushts said:
I've got a half marathon coming up in 26th May. Still only up to about 6.5 /7 miles. Did 3 x 10k runs last week... Have I left it too late ? Or do I just wing it on the day and suffer the consequences? Any tips/ advice is much appreciated..
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Certainly wouldn't wing it!! But you're already half way there, do a couple of 10/11 milers before hand and you should be fine.
 
rushts said:
I've got a half marathon coming up in 26th May. Still only up to about 6.5 /7 miles. Did 3 x 10k runs last week... Have I left it too late ? Or do I just wing it on the day and suffer the consequences? Any tips/ advice is much appreciated..
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I winged my first one at about the same stage you’re at.

I didn’t find it easy, I was very steady but I enjoyed it and found it informed my training from then on. Glad I did it prepared or not but it’s better to be, and you have time!

It was also minus fucking 3, icy and snowing. What a day.
 
rushts said:
I've got a half marathon coming up in 26th May. Still only up to about 6.5 /7 miles. Did 3 x 10k runs last week... Have I left it too late ? Or do I just wing it on the day and suffer the consequences? Any tips/ advice is much appreciated..
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Yeah, you've got a couple of weeks more preparation time before tapering so go long and slow. Then on race day, go at a very easy pace and you should be OK. You could use caffeine for the second half to help you through.
 
Last run of Couch25k wk3 done tonight with me running and walking on way back.

Managed a 5 minute stint on way back as well :-)
 
Today I beat my 5k record 22.35, my 10k record 45.50, and my 15k record 1.09.56! Running at a 7.30 m/m pace, so happy with that, God knows where it came from!
 
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inchy14 said:
You signed up for parkrun?
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Not yet.

Ive just seen that next week i finish by doing a 20 minute run so if that goes ok then i think i will get signed up.

Plenty around here with one in Castle Douglas and Dumfries having a few every weekend.
 
blueinsa said:
Not yet.

Ive just seen that next week i finish by doing a 20 minute run so if that goes ok then i think i will get signed up.

Plenty around here with one in Castle Douglas and Dumfries having a few every weekend.
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Be good for you, no pressure, people to run with plus you get to see improvements each week hopefully.
 
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