Running thread

Ventured down south for the Ealing Half mara on Sunday ,Would recommend, well organised and great support around the course . Route was a bit windy with some small hills. Did nt go full out as have Manchester half in 2 weeks time so was happy with 1hr 39. Would certainly do it again
 
Looking for advice from you proper runners on here……

71 and half year old, 50 years since running, started C25K 14 weeks ago, now running 3 @ 5K three to four times a week sub 35 minutes moderately comfortable.
Should I increase my distance and keep to my pace or just carry on with 5K without worrying about time?
 
staffsblue said:
It all depends on your motives for running.

Personally I do it to keep myself reasonably fit, protect my heart, lungs and joints, to lose a bit of weight, and most importantly, because I enjoy it.

I only run 5k twice a week, as for me, running is just a side hustle for my main form of exercise which is swimming.

I'm not too bothered about times or distances, but I don't really run to create statistics.

I guess it all depends on how much you want to develop and what your reasons are for running.
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Many thanks for your reply, my main objective is to keep fit, lower my blood pressure and general well being, can’t definitively say I enjoy it but do get a sense of achievement on completing a run, no
endorphin rush unfortunately.

I find swimming hard work and never enjoyed it.

Not looking for park runs or the like I just need motivation.
 
heslops barnet said:
Looking for advice from you proper runners on here……

71 and half year old, 50 years since running, started C25K 14 weeks ago, now running 3 @ 5K three to four times a week sub 35 minutes moderately comfortable.
Should I increase my distance and keep to my pace or just carry on with 5K without worrying about time?
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It's such a subjective question mate, as everyone has different reasons for running, and will also enjoy different things about running.

Personally, I don't enjoy a run to its full merit, unless it's more than 8-10k.

Cant put my finger on why, other than enjoying the feeling of fully switching off, and just being out in the fresh air for longer.

My advice, would be to try some longer runs and perhaps aim for a canal, or towards greenery.

I do mix up my running but I don't play to a schedule. Normally aim for 3 or 4 runs a week; a 5k, 7 or 8k, 10-12k and then something 14+k.

I think i saw you reply to someone else saying that you don't particularly enjoy running, which I guess may be a tough one, but could be that you're like me and would prefer running slightly longer distances? Got to be worth a try mate.
 
chris85mcfc said:
It's such a subjective question mate, as everyone has different reasons for running, and will also enjoy different things about running.

Personally, I don't enjoy a run to its full merit, unless it's more than 8-10k.

Cant put my finger on why, other than enjoying the feeling of fully switching off, and just being out in the fresh air for longer.

My advice, would be to try some longer runs and perhaps aim for a canal, or towards greenery.

I do mix up my running but I don't play to a schedule. Normally aim for 3 or 4 runs a week; a 5k, 7 or 8k, 10-12k and then something 14+k.

I think i saw you reply to someone else saying that you don't particularly enjoy running, which I guess may be a tough one, but could be that you're like me and would prefer running slightly longer distances? Got to be worth a try mate.
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Will give it a go, nothing to lose ….thanks for advice
 
simmo said:
I did the Stretford parkrun yesterday. Was under 30 mins again and with the weather to contend with was happy with the time.
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You did well to find one on mate; plenty cancelled all over the north west. Were there big numbers there cos of others being binned off?
 
heslops barnet said:
Looking for advice from you proper runners on here……

71 and half year old, 50 years since running, started C25K 14 weeks ago, now running 3 @ 5K three to four times a week sub 35 minutes moderately comfortable.
Should I increase my distance and keep to my pace or just carry on with 5K without worrying about time?
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Personally, when I’m your age, if I can maintain running 5km three times a week and stay healthy I’ll be very much content with that. My view is that injury risk increases significantly when you increase from 5k to 10k when you are older, but as I say, that’s just my opinion.
So to your question, my answer would be to go with the latter.
Good luck whatever :-)
 
I ran the Chester Marathon yesterday! ‍

It was my fourth marathon — and I finally cracked sub 4 hours! (Chip time: 3:58:28)

I didn’t have the best prep for this one. I’ve been carrying a weird groin/hip pain that kicked in around 7–8k, the weather was horrible (ridiculously windy), and I went into it pretty much dreading the whole thing.

I planned to hold 5:30/km pace and was still on track around 32k, but then the wall hit. Chester Marathon is gorgeous — but bloody hilly. The worst climbs come right at the end, and with 10k to go I knew I just had to hang on at 6:00/km to sneak under four hours.

By 36–37k my head had completely gone. Every step hurt, and I honestly thought I’d blown it. Then I saw a sign that said:

“Pain is temporary, kudos is forever.”
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That gave me a laugh — and the kick I needed. I couldn’t face having to say I’d missed it again.

So I dug deep, found an extra gear in the last 2k, and crossed the line with 90 seconds to spare.

Absolutely buzzing. It feels like a big mental barrier broken. My legs are wrecked (stairs are currently my nemesis), but I’m already thinking about what’s next.

Time to work on my 5k pace now that the sub-4 monkey is off my back…
Who knows — maybe one day I’ll be chasing sub-3 :')
 
37k on Sunday over the South West Coast path, 1100 metres of ascent. I was hoping to race a 54k race over the same place in 2 weeks but It was a proper struggle yesterday, hips and foot were aching, and I’m not sure I’ve got the will or the legs this year to suffer for another hour and a half plus.

Not sure what has changed this year but felt a bit uninspired and flat this year.
 
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.
 
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