Running thread

chris85mcfc said:
Well done mate

Also waiting for my novablast 5s to be delivered, obviously went for the lazer blue colour!
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I'd had the novablast 4 but wore them walking to and from work so needed new trainers. I couldn't find any of the novablast 5 in my size apart from black in sports direct as would have preferred a better colour!
 
chris85mcfc said:
Keep thinking of driving up there to go for a run along the bay

Is there anywhere else that you guys can recommend (happy to drive an hour or so), to go for a really nice scenic run? Keen to try something along a bay/coast, or something of that ilk

Would be good to get people's recommendations, as I'm sure there are other lurking in the group that may appreciate the experience from those that have been running a while
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Heysham to Morecambe about 8 miles is really nice fairly flat route
If you dont mind hills the road around the Great Orme at Llandudno is fabulous ,part of the Conwy Half marathon route(held every November)
 
chris85mcfc said:
The only tip that I can give you from my own experience, is to invest in a decent pair of running shoes and running socks (compression), and if you're new to running, run incredibly slowly until your body gets used to the repetitive movements

I'm sure there are a fair few people in here that could be more insightful than me though
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No. This is spot on from what I'm reading. Thanks.
Increasing load / speed / gait too soon.
I'll slow down, cross train, stretch, massage and work on dorsi flexion etc.
 
Is it normal to have a preferred time of day to go for a run?

I've been for a few after work around 6ish, and I really seem to struggle my way through

Seem to much prefer running on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, ideally at the weekend

Also, wheres the sun gone, I was moaning the other week about it being too warm, but it does give the feel good factor
 
chris85mcfc said:
Is it normal to have a preferred time of day to go for a run?

I've been for a few after work around 6ish, and I really seem to struggle my way through

Seem to much prefer running on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, ideally at the weekend

Also, wheres the sun gone, I was moaning the other week about it being too warm, but it does give the feel good factor
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A recent video I made on that very subject!



It really is best to run in the morning if you are able to - not just for your running training but for your sleep and overall health & well-being.
 
Did a 5k in 27:44 this afternoon on the Northumberland coast, nice and flat. I had intended to do the local.parkrun tomorrow but it's cancelled.

Interesting discussion about best time of day to run...I read some time ago that as we are all different, there is such a thing as being a 'morning person' etc and your physical makeup is attuned to that...I always struggle to run early doors but see the benefit in getting the exercise out of the way early if I can.
 
Ilovehappyendings said:
Any tips for shin splints
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I've had continuous problems with shin splints for years, and been to many physios.

It's all about your calves, weak calves causes more strain on muscles that aren't meant to take that kind of impact.

I've focused the last few years on strengthening my calves, mainly by trying to do a few sets of heel raises each day. Also by making sure I give them a really good stretch before and after running.

If you're flat footed in any way, then I'd consider a pair of running shoes with extra padding underneath the big toe. This helps cushion a lot of the strain that causes shin splints. I didn't even realise I was flat footed until a physio told me.

Hope this helps!
 
beehive_bob said:
Did a 5k in 27:44 this afternoon on the Northumberland coast, nice and flat. I had intended to do the local.parkrun tomorrow but it's cancelled.

Interesting discussion about best time of day to run...I read some time ago that as we are all different, there is such a thing as being a 'morning person' etc and your physical makeup is attuned to that...I always struggle to run early doors but see the benefit in getting the exercise out of the way early if I can.
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Well done mate!

I don't class myself as a morning person, or not a morning person; for some reason I just feel more of a buzz out of getting up early and getting out, certainly at the weekends when it's quiet and I'm not pushed for time.

I did get out on Tuesday morning before work which was decent, and then Thursday evening; if I can get 2 out of my 3 runs done in the morning then I can just about live with that!
 
chris85mcfc said:
Well done mate!

I don't class myself as a morning person, or not a morning person; for some reason I just feel more of a buzz out of getting up early and getting out, certainly at the weekends when it's quiet and I'm not pushed for time.

I did get out on Tuesday morning before work which was decent, and then Thursday evening; if I can get 2 out of my 3 runs done in the morning then I can just about live with that!
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Cheers. I do need to make more effort as I do have the time to fit a 5k in early. Used to do 100m/200m in my youth and never was a long distance runner...the thought of anything more than 400m and I'd break into a cold sweat! Only started 5k in my 40s having never done anything like that for 20+ years and am quite heavy so hardly natural but do it as I know how good it is for fitness.

The clip above is interesting is that it also reiterates how good morning light actually is...I first heard about this on Michael Mosley's 'Just One Thing' podcasts, which I'd recommend anyone to listen to.

Good effort mate, keep it up!
 
Ran the Lakeland Marathon around Coniston on Sunday.

I went into it knowing I was not fully match fit but felt duty bound to sign up as I had told numerous people I was intending to run it. But you cannot ‘wing’ a marathon.

First half, with around 75 percent of the race elevation (1200m) went great, but the second half, after the heavy rain, lack of fitness, more technical trails and poor choice in footwear caught up with me.

I was completely spent from 16/17 miles onwards and finished in 4hrs 30.

Absolutely lovely run though. Can be a bit technical when wet so choose the right shoes as a good part of the run is on very stoney, uneven ground. I wore a pair of hybrid trainers (Nike Pegasus react) and the feet took a bit of a pasting and I had to be a bit more cautious running down hill on the slippery stoney paths.

Views over Tarn Hows in particular were incredible, Satterthwaite and coming down Water Yeat.

Would definitely recommend it but train properly.
 
franksinatra said:
Ran the Lakeland Marathon around Coniston on Sunday.

I went into it knowing I was not fully match fit but felt duty bound to sign up as I had told numerous people I was intending to run it. But you cannot ‘wing’ a marathon.

First half, with around 75 percent of the race elevation (1200m) went great, but the second half, after the heavy rain, lack of fitness, more technical trails and poor choice in footwear caught up with me.

I was completely spent from 16/17 miles onwards and finished in 4hrs 30.

Absolutely lovely run though. Can be a bit technical when wet so choose the right shoes as a good part of the run is on very stoney, uneven ground. I wore a pair of hybrid trainers (Nike Pegasus react) and the feet took a bit of a pasting and I had to be a bit more cautious running down hill on the slippery stoney paths.

Views over Tarn Hows in particular were incredible, Satterthwaite and coming down Water Yeat.

Would definitely recommend it but train properly.
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Well done on completing. The Lake District is stunning. I'm a little too old to be running up and down hills now, but I did enjoy a few years of it.
 
12k posted this morning, furthest I've ever ran, and my God did I feel every single kilometre.

Just never felt like I found my stride, and felt like I was constantly just fighting with myself, but hook or by crook, just about got it done.

There's a fairly long (not too steep) incline on the route I used, which plateaus at about 4.5k, but I don't feel like I ever got it back into my legs, even back on the flat, or on the decline coming back out of Marple.

Suppose it's miles in the legs, and I'll go for a 5k tomorrow evening and then have a couple of days rest.
 
chris85mcfc said:
12k posted this morning, furthest I've ever ran, and my God did I feel every single kilometre.

Just never felt like I found my stride, and felt like I was constantly just fighting with myself, but hook or by crook, just about got it done.

There's a fairly long (not too steep) incline on the route I used, which plateaus at about 4.5k, but I don't feel like I ever got it back into my legs, even back on the flat, or on the decline coming back out of Marple.

Suppose it's miles in the legs, and I'll go for a 5k tomorrow evening and then have a couple of days rest.
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Superb stuff mate, 7+ miles is a fucking long way and by the sounds of it you grinded it out.
A lot of the running game is mind over matter, you now know you can do it,
 
Ilovehappyendings said:
Any tips for shin splints
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I remember reading that if you run backwards it sorts it out. (Not a joke). Because essentially shin splints are the muscle pulling away from the bone a certain way. So if you also include some movements in the opposite direction, that pulls the muscle back and addresses the issue. Apparently it’s common practice in the armed forces.

If you don’t want to look like a twat running backwards outside then I’d suggest walking backwards on a treadmill (look up “reverse deadmill”, I’d imagine this is exactly the movement you’re looking for).

I’ve never had shin splints so I can’t say whether this works one way or the other, however, I do run a lot and have included reverse deadmill in my training plan for a number of years, so perhaps it’s helps prevent it.

Anyway, hopefully this helps.
 
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