Running thread

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

365 running every day challenge completed ! Fuck yeh. So many highs and lows.

official statistics :

Average run a week - 7
Average time a week - 3 hours 30
Average distance a week - 22 miles

time - 190 hours
Distance - 1,180 miles

Well done. Always found I feel permanently a bit beaten up once I get over 20 a week.

 

[somapop]

Great work folks...some insane amount of devotion to running. I wanted to bash the running this xmas (love running this time of year) but I got flu over xmas (kids got if first...bar the youngest who made the wise decision of having the jab). Felt rotten and these holidays have been an utter write off. Took the tree down and gutter lights earlier and that about did me in. Zilch energy...completely drained.

 

[dennishasdoneit]

Some really impressive personal achievements posted...Wow. .given me lots to think about.I've all but stopped running ...as a result my five a side footy once a week has not bin as enjoyable..hate being off the pace or just running out of energy at the 40 min mark every week; time to get back out on the road methinks.
Well done everyone!

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Any of you pros got any tips to start out. I'm naturally quite fit for my age. Just turned 40 and play football 3 times a week. With my new job I work away quite a lot and company pays for meals so I have developed a few extra pounds around the waist. Obvisously I'm gonna start to cut down on the ale working away which should help but I want to start running. Should I start and run as far as I can til I'm knackered or just do a few miles first and try to get the time down???? I've just bought a Samsung gear watch so I can track my runs as well. Also any good apps out there I can use that anyone can recommend... Happy new year blues!!

Depends what your goals are. Your reference to extra pounds suggests it's about losing fat? If so, there are two ways that running can help with this:

1) Slow, easy runs in the aerobic zones are good for burning fat. You should be able to easily hold a conversation for the whole run. I wouldn't aim to knacker yourself; just allow the distances to gradually build up over time.

2) High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is also very effective for fat loss but it shouldn't be done very frequently - perhaps once a week. Warm up for a mile or two, then go almost flat out, then recover, then repeat. Typical approaches are 4 minutes of fast intervals (90% of max. effort) with a gentle jog to recover - repeat 4 times. Another approach is building up over time until you can run 10 x 400m (1/4 of a mile), again, with a recovery between each repeat.

Running in the morning before breakfast burns significantly more fat so that's a bit of an easy cheat if you want to go down that road.

One important thing to remember, though, is that it's laughably easy to out-eat any exercise you do. If you're setting out to lose fat by running, you have to be disciplined and not make up for it by eating too many calories. Dieting is WAY more effective than exercise for fat-loss.

Hope there's something useful in there.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Excellent that, if you don't mind me asking how tall and what weight are you?

5’9. Around 12 stone.

 

[chesterbells]

Where is the 8:30 run? I might join you for that.

Was going to ask myself, as I’d never heard of an 8.30am one; thought today was all 9am and 10.30am.
The delights of Warrington and Widnes myself this bright sunny morning. Only managed the first one due to an injury, but at least I got some payback for staying dry last night. Add City winning, and arsenal hopefully doing similar, and I think this can go down as one of the better New Years Days.

All the best to all the other runners and joggers on here, regardless of standard, time, mileage and the rest.

 

[chesterbells]

Depends what your goals are. Your reference to extra pounds suggests it's about losing fat? If so, there are two ways that running can help with this:

1) Slow, easy runs in the aerobic zones are good for burning fat. You should be able to easily hold a conversation for the whole run. I wouldn't aim to knacker yourself; just allow the distances to gradually build up over time.

2) High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is also very effective for fat loss but it shouldn't be done very frequently - perhaps once a week. Warm up for a mile or two, then go almost flat out, then recover, then repeat. Typical approaches are 4 minutes of fast intervals (90% of max. effort) with a gentle jog to recover - repeat 4 times. Another approach is building up over time until you can run 10 x 400m (1/4 of a mile), again, with a recovery between each repeat.

Running in the morning before breakfast burns significantly more fat so that's a bit of an easy cheat if you want to go down that road.

One important thing to remember, though, is that it's laughably easy to out-eat any exercise you do. If you're setting out to lose fat by running, you have to be disciplined and not make up for it by eating too many calories. Dieting is WAY more effective than exercise for fat-loss.

Hope there's something useful in there.

Well said Stu, and that last point about dieting vs exercise is the absolute killer.

Spent most of my 20s doing loads of running and a bit of footie and could never understand why I wasn’t losing weight... as I tucked into my massive bowl of ‘healthy’ tagliatelle and pesto with grated cheese on top. The odd glass of beer or three probably didn’t help either as well

 

[inchy14]

Official stats last year.

1022 miles completed. Even more on the bike and over 60,000 metres swimming.

Aims this year.

5k, under 21 minutes.
10K under 44 minutes.
Half marathon under 1.40 again, (only managed this one previously at 1.38.)
Full marathon under 3.45. (PB is 3.57)

With Cyprus and Manchester full marathons already booked for March and April i need to get my training started this weekend. Plus Tour de Manc (125 mile bike ride) in May then my full distance Ironman in June it looks like i've a busy year ahead............

 

[somapop]

Wow - impressive schedule there itchy. Good luck with it all! I fancy a small starter Tri but nowhere near an Ironman.

 

[inchy14]

Wow - impressive schedule there itchy. Good luck with it all! I fancy a small starter Tri but nowhere near an Ironman.

Salford Triathlon is a good one to start, that's obviously if you're local. Plenty of them though mate, just start with a 1000m swim, 25mile bike and 10k run. You can even find smaller tri's or Duathlons if you want to get started on it.

This will be my first Ironman so looking forward to it but with some trepidation......

 

[somapop]

Salford Triathlon is a good one to start, that's obviously if you're local. Plenty of them though mate, just start with a 1000m swim, 25mile bike and 10k run. You can even find smaller tri's or Duathlons if you want to get started on it.

This will be my first Ironman so looking forward to it but with some trepidation......

Cheers Inchy - heard the Salford one mentioned a few times so I'll def look into it. Do you tend to require your own bike (I have one but it's a basic hybrid that I haven't ridden for some tome) or can you hire on the day?
Good luck with the Ironman...incredible feats of endurance but I'm sure you've put the time and research in.

 

[inchy14]

Cheers Inchy - heard the Salford one mentioned a few times so I'll def look into it. Do you tend to require your own bike (I have one but it's a basic hybrid that I haven't ridden for some tome) or can you hire on the day?
Good luck with the Ironman...incredible feats of endurance but I'm sure you've put the time and research in.

You'll need your own bike mate. I've seen some do it on a hybrid and even mountain bike so it can be done but i guess it'll take a while lol.

There's a sprint distance at Salford which is 750m/13miles/5k. Might be a good place to start.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Official stats last year.

1022 miles completed. Even more on the bike and over 60,000 metres swimming.

Aims this year.

5k, under 21 minutes.
10K under 44 minutes.
Half marathon under 1.40 again, (only managed this one previously at 1.38.)
Full marathon under 3.45. (PB is 3.57)

With Cyprus and Manchester full marathons already booked for March and April i need to get my training started this weekend. Plus Tour de Manc (125 mile bike ride) in May then my full distance Ironman in June it looks like i've a busy year ahead............

superb.
incredible fitness and enjoy your Strava .

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Back in the day I was an excellent runner and to be honest more a stayer over course and distance than an outright sprinter. I was always placed in school runs and carried it forward into my teens and forties. Anyway I digress because up until fairly recently I could easily jog two lampposts and walk one just to keep in tune with my inner self and then My Planter started and rather a rather painful debacle but thankfully sporadic. Anyway now I have an intense sharp burning sensation on my other foot on the right inside of my leg about two cliks above the ankle bone which is induced when I run so I have stopped for now. I am awaiting another appointment at Viccie Hospital in Accie but in the mean time have self diagnosed myself as having TTS. Walking at the moment on and off 8 mile a day and have just bought into three pair of Rolls Royce dual layered socks at circa £15 a pair from Winfields of Haslingdon and am only using using my Cat boots that offer me tip top support. That's all I have to say for now except whether running jogging or walking listen to what your body is saying and above all else keep on moving.

 

[inchy14]

superb.
incredible fitness and enjoy your Strava .

Cheers mate.

Got to say I’m mightily impressed that you could go running every single day, to have that dedication is superb, doubt I could find the motivation to do it.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Salford Triathlon is a good one to start, that's obviously if you're local. Plenty of them though mate, just start with a 1000m swim, 25mile bike and 10k run. You can even find smaller tri's or Duathlons if you want to get started on it.

This will be my first Ironman so looking forward to it but with some trepidation......

Wouldn't even know where to start training for Ironman - fair play to you.......

 

[fulabeer]

Need a bit of advice.
I've been running off and on for about two years. My work tends to dictate when i can run. I tend to do 5k on average, about twice a week.
Of late, i've hardly done any running. So i'm determined to make much more effort. (every other day)
So far, i didn't feel the need for any special running shoes. I've just been running in a pair of Adidas ZX Flux.
I have been looking at the Nike range of shoes. Not for the badge, more that i don't know what shoes are good. The top end Nike stuff looks ok, but i feel that is more for the dedicated runner.
I'm overweight and 50, so thought something more forgiving rather than fast would be more suitable. My ankles and knee/hips are already showing signs or wear etc.
I've just bought a pair of Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 Running Shoes in the sales (£72). The reviews seem to point to be a good balance between comfort and speed.
However, while reading the reviews, most people indicated they have several pair of shoes that they rotate.
Is it needed to have several pairs of different shoes and keep rotating?
If so, what would people recommended based on my above needs. Some advice on other brands would be helpful.
Although i would prefer not spending silly money, i can afford to get the right shoes for me etc.

 

[Paladin]

Need a bit of advice.
I've been running off and on for about two years. My work tends to dictate when i can run. I tend to do 5k on average, about twice a week.
Of late, i've hardly done any running. So i'm determined to make much more effort. (every other day)
So far, i didn't feel the need for any special running shoes. I've just been running in a pair of Adidas ZX Flux.
I have been looking at the Nike range of shoes. Not for the badge, more that i don't know what shoes are good. The top end Nike stuff looks ok, but i feel that is more for the dedicated runner.
I'm overweight and 50, so thought something more forgiving rather than fast would be more suitable. My ankles and knee/hips are already showing signs or wear etc.
I've just bought a pair of Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 Running Shoes in the sales (£72). The reviews seem to point to be a good balance between comfort and speed.
However, while reading the reviews, most people indicated they have several pair of shoes that they rotate.
Is it needed to have several pairs of different shoes and keep rotating?
If so, what would people recommended based on my above needs. Some advice on other brands would be helpful.
Although i would prefer not spending silly money, i can afford to get the right shoes for me etc.

I just use the same pair until they wear out. I currently have a pair of Brooks. I went to a running shop in Altrincham and they assessed my gait and recommended these. If you're using them a lot, it's worth getting some professional advice.

 

[Paladin]

It was raining when I was about to run earlier, so I went to the gym instead. I ran 10k in 55:41 on the treadmill. It's quite boring running on the treadmill, but at least warm and dry.

 

[simmo]

Went running tonight intending to do 5k but ending up feeling good and just kept going. Ended up doing just over 8 miles.

Not ran that distance for over 12 months.