Running thread

[inchy14]

Yes my local park run is similar, gravel tracks, with steep inclines and so not the best for PBs. Soon as I get closer to my target will change to Poole park which is nice and flat.

Yes speed work is the key. Luckily I have a wood near me which has a lap measuring about 1.6km. Usually try and smash out a fast 1k, jog the next 0.6 and then repeat. Brilliant times there mate, hope I have the same longevity in my legs.

Only got into it 18 months ago. Love it now

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Just done 10k,(51minutes) got back to Bogart hole Clough and Great Run Local were putting on a trial 5k (24 minutes) so did that as well.
Shattered now but shower and then out for the match, earned a beer or 2 this weekend.

Wow that’s a good effort!

 

[franksinatra]

Eating less crisps and drinking a bit less helps as well!

Yes diet is the key in all honesty. Just started swapping breakfast for a protein shake and can feel the difference already. The work trousers now look like they have not been painted on.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

I have found with Park run getting out midweek and doing a bit of faster work, like a really quick 400mm, back to normal pace, another quick 400mm really helps when knocking time off.

Took a break of late from park runs, last one was the day before Southampton away, but determined to get sub 20 mins but that will take a bit of midweek training.

Speed work is what I need next.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Yes diet is the key in all honesty. Just started swapping breakfast for a protein shake and can feel the difference already. The work trousers now look like they have not been painted on.

I only eat Museli without added sugar.

 

[inchy14]

Weetabix with berries
3 boiled eggs
Tin of Mackeral
Banana
Apple
Protein bar
Chicken or fish with salad or veg
Peanut butter in whole meal toast.
2 litres of water.

That’s it most days now.

Apart from today when I’m having a shit load of beer!!

 

[taleofbluehalves]

9.95 Km tonight in an hour. I thought some of the hills would never end!

 

[worsleyweb]

9.95 Km tonight in an hour. I thought some of the hills would never end!

In an hour?!

 

[inchy14]

9.95 Km tonight in an hour. I thought some of the hills would never end!

In an hour?!

Haha. You need to be out again tomorrow or you’re never doing park run under 30 minutes!!

 

[worsleyweb]

Haha. You need to be out again tomorrow or you’re never doing park run under 30 minutes!!

I am sat on my own in a curry house! Having a korma.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

In an hour?!

Yes timed it on the app tonight!

 

[inchy14]

I am sat on my own in a curry house! Having a korma.

Korma isn’t going to help is it!!

 

[taleofbluehalves]

I am sat on my own in a curry house! Having a korma.

Hope it’s a quality curry house or you may be doing a different kind of runs!

 

[worsleyweb]

Korma isn’t going to help is it!!

No rush.

 

[inchy14]

No rush.

Might be if your chocolate starfish starts twitching!!

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Just finished roughly sane as last week based on my timing so hopefully quicker on official time. 24.58 on my timer. How about you @inchy14 @worsleyweb ?

 

[worsleyweb]

Just finished roughly sane as last week based on my timing so hopefully quicker on official time. 24.58 on my timer. How about you @inchy14 @worsleyweb ?

I am in bed! Too tired after a mad week at work and watching all or nothing most of the night. Going to do mine tomorrow morning.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

I am in bed! Too tired after a mad week at work and watching all or nothing most of the night. Going to do mine tomorrow morning.

You’ll be emotionally exhausted instead!

 

[shevtheblue]

Any tips for a non-runner? The only running i've ever done is a few mins on the treadmill (and hate every time i do it) but my mate swears by it and i'm willing to give anything a go. Do you ease yourself into it or just get your trainers on and fuckin' peg it? How do you stop your legs from aching (mine have always ached since i did a charity run as a high schooler) and do you just fight through a stitch or stop running? Sorry for the noob questions, if the best tip is to just not do it then i'm good with that too :D

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Any tips for a non-runner? The only running i've ever done is a few mins on the treadmill (and hate every time i do it) but my mate swears by it and i'm willing to give anything a go. Do you ease yourself into it or just get your trainers on and fuckin' peg it? How do you stop your legs from aching (mine have always ached since i did a charity run as a high schooler) and do you just fight through a stitch or stop running? Sorry for the noob questions, if the best tip is to just not do it then i'm good with that too :D

Hi I’d get some decent trainers ASICS are pretty good. Start with small runs. 1,2 ,3 miles and build up. Always stretch and warm up. Make sure you stretch and gently jog afterwards to warm down and get rid of the lactic. Find someone to run with as it keeps you motivated. Running outside beats a treadmill every time for me.