Running thread

[staffsblue]

Did my usual midweek training run along the Irwell from Regent Road to the Victoria Warehouse and back yesterday. A bit of a detour required for a short section via Ordsall Lane due to a bit of construction work.
I'm not sure if it's the milder air temperature or that I've gained a bit of fitness, but I'm suddenly finding running much easier. A couple of weeks ago I had to keep stopping or walking to catch my breath, but seem to have no issues continuing running now.

 

[Emms]

Just had a steady 20km. Should have stayed on a flat course cos uphill for last 2 or 3 miles killed me but in glad to have banked some good distance in prep for a 22km beach run in a couple of weeks.

 

[Sibierskii]

Can anyone recommend decent running shoes,how much to expect to pay etc..running Manchester half marathon in May and starting training this weekend,any advice would be appreciated.

HOKA

 

[inchy14]

100 miles completed in January in my quest for 1000 in total this year, aiming for 80 this month and then continuing the rest of the year.

Thought I’d done a lot till saw a mate on Strava who’s already completed 425!!

 

[Stoned Rose]

20 minutes of sheer hill training earlier this evening.

Up, down, up, down a **** of a hill near mine. No stopping, no breathers. HR at 160-170 the whole time.

Horrible but I felt mint after.

 

[dennishasdoneit]

20 minutes of sheer hill training earlier this evening.

Up, down, up, down a **** of a hill near mine. No stopping, no breathers. HR at 160-170 the whole time.

Horrible but I felt mint after.

I used to do a bit of HT but never for 20 mins non stop! Excellent effort !!

That sounds unbelievably hard ..best I managed was short ( 30 yard) uphill sprints very steep Derbyshire hills followed by a rest on the descent ..maybe 10 in total...feel like your gonna collapse but then buzzing afterwards. Very good for 5 a side training/ explosive speed I found!

 

[Gremlin]

20 minutes of sheer hill training earlier this evening.

Up, down, up, down a **** of a hill near mine. No stopping, no breathers. HR at 160-170 the whole time.

Horrible but I felt mint after.

Surely interval training is better for overall performance improvements (i.e. stick a minute's rest inbetween each up/down rep)?

 

[dennishasdoneit]

Surely interval training is better for overall performance improvements (i.e. stick a minute's rest inbetween each up/down rep)?

For me ( in my mid 50s) interval rest is a requirement not a choice
I'm literally gasping for breath inbetween each sprint,thinking I wanna stop/die/ go home on each descent.
Anyone who manages manages 20 mins non stop = Superhuman,imo

 

[ob]

Just entered Hampton court palace HM end of March. I work there so been waiting on staff discount code. Also entered ballot for Royal Parks later in year. I'm crazy lol

 

[Stoned Rose]

Surely interval training is better for overall performance improvements (i.e. stick a minute's rest inbetween each up/down rep)?

I do that kind of workout as well mate.