Running thread

In response to the previous two posts, it is important to get proper running shoes, as opposed to regular trainers. I paid £50 for a pair of Nike shoes, from eBay. They had been worn just once, and I knew Nikes we a good fit for my feet, from past experience. They are excellent shoes.

Well done on your weight loss. I went from 16.5 stones to 13 in the last eight months, and I also transitioned from walking to running after a while - mainly because I could burn the same calories much quicker.

My advice would be to take it easily, alternating walks with runs. Make small targets, like go for a 1k first, building up gradually to 2k, 3k etc. Think about using an app like Couch to 5K to help you build up. Persevere, and the benefits are huge.
 
blueinsa said:
Will the jog 60 seconds then walk 30/60 be the best way to start whilst keeping my current distances up that I’m walking or just run all the time but cut right back on distance?
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I'd agree with Paladin. Couch25k is very popular. To be honest though, whichever option you prefer to do will be absolutely fine. Do what fits in with your schedule and preference.
 
Inspired by this thread i went for a run on friday afternoon,just over 4 miles,fairly flat.I usually cycle a lot so thought i was pretty fit but fcuk me,its two days later and my legs are still killing.Hopefully be less painful soon so i can get out again!
 
Mayor West said:
I meant if you are a faster runner, slowing yourself down to that pace is really really hard, the temptation to run at your natural pace is just too much (for me, anyway)
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Was only pulling your leg mate at least i would if i could keep fucking up with you ;-)
 
Paladin said:
In response to the previous two posts, it is important to get proper running shoes, as opposed to regular trainers. I paid £50 for a pair of Nike shoes, from eBay. They had been worn just once, and I knew Nikes we a good fit for my feet, from past experience. They are excellent shoes.

Well done on your weight loss. I went from 16.5 stones to 13 in the last eight months, and I also transitioned from walking to running after a while - mainly because I could burn the same calories much quicker.

My advice would be to take it easily, alternating walks with runs. Make small targets, like go for a 1k first, building up gradually to 2k, 3k etc. Think about using an app like Couch to 5K to help you build up. Persevere, and the benefits are huge.
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Thanks for that mate.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
In all honesty, my advice would be 'don't run 10 miles a day for a month if you've got no running experience.' I really, really don't want to be negative, but if I were a betting man, I would place my mortgage on this resulting in injury. Much better to a) build up the distance and b) have days off.
But you're still going to do it, right? So I would just suggest that, as Inchy says, you go slowly - easy, conversational pace every time - eat well and sleep well.

Oh and cold baths won't be of much use. I would enjoy nice warm ones instead.


Go to a specialist running shop and try out lots of pairs. Following others' recommendations isn't advised as they will have a different running gait etc. to you. I'm not in Manchester these days so I can't suggest a particular shop, I'm afraid.

Move your legs faster.
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The best advice I got when I started to run was this from @Stuuuuuu - to run at conversational pace. I enjoyed my running much more when I started to do this.

I was attempting to run every day in January, but tore a calf muscle half way through. That put paid to my ambitions - six weeks out. So take it easy Tolmie. And good luck.
 
Rammy Blue said:
For any guys on here who’ve done the jump up, @inchy14 for one, how big a step is moving onto the half marathon fitness & difficulty wise from doing 10k? (I’ve only ever ran 10k twice)

I found today’s 10k quite easy and consequently tempted to try a half, potentially the Great Manchester Run in May.
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I did this last year when I ran my first half after a few 10k's. For me the pain was different. Running 10 k around threshold tempo the breathing hurts more than anything. On the half the legs and hips felt it near the end but breathing was OK. This year I'll take the next step and I guess the pain will be engulfing. Can't wait.
 
doots said:
Inspired by this thread i went for a run on friday afternoon,just over 4 miles,fairly flat.I usually cycle a lot so thought i was pretty fit but fcuk me,its two days later and my legs are still killing.Hopefully be less painful soon so i can get out again!
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I'm no expert, but I would say this is because you use a completely different set of muscles for running, than those you use for cycling. I've had similar experiences.
 
Mayor West said:
I couldn't slow myself down to 10 minute miles if I tried, don't know how people do it.
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I’m the same as @Stuuuuuu has noticed!!

I need to run at a relatively quick pace, between 7 minute to 8:30 minute miles otherwise I end up suffering more than I would at the quick pace, find it easier and less stressful.
Need to keep to 8:30’s on the marathon though and not set off to quickly this time.
 
doots said:
Inspired by this thread i went for a run on friday afternoon,just over 4 miles,fairly flat.I usually cycle a lot so thought i was pretty fit but fcuk me,its two days later and my legs are still killing.Hopefully be less painful soon so i can get out again!
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Don’t wait until they’re not sore, get out again as soon as poss but do a smaller slower run, recovery run type of thing. I always go out Monday after my LSR on a Sunday.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
I'm running ten miles a day for a month (4am each day) in aid of charity 'Mind' in April.

So roughly the equivalent of 12 marathons in 31 days.

I have no running experience. I don't like running.

It will take me to some dark and painful places but I will do it.

Lots of cold baths.
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@tolmie's hairdoo do you have to do this at 4am? Wouldn’t it be better to do in the evening as surely that way you can have various people run with you? Even if they only do 5-6 miles with you a couple times a week it’ll be a big help, not likely to get many out at 4am!!
 
I wrote on here a few weeks back about lower back pain and got advice on strengthening hip flexors, I have to say it’s working and I’m getting my love for running back. I managed 5k twice last week, something I’ve not done for 2 years, and want to sign up for my local half marathon, has anyone got any advice on training breakdown? For example how often to increase distance? The run is in June
 
mrbelfry said:
Ran my first 50km this weekend. Hope to be walking normal again by Christmas. Who is doing Manchester in a couple of weeks?
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Was it the Canalathon? Ran a section of that this Sunday as part of my LSR, just got onto the canal as some were running towards Rochdale, ran a mile or so with the,, looks tough but may give that a go next year.

I'm doing Manchester, looking forward to it.
 
inchy14 said:
@tolmie's hairdoo do you have to do this at 4am? Wouldn’t it be better to do in the evening as surely that way you can have various people run with you? Even if they only do 5-6 miles with you a couple times a week it’ll be a big help, not likely to get many out at 4am!!
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I can only do 4am with working and then looking after kids and stuff/family stuff.

All part of improving my mental toughness, anyhow.

I will also be eating just 1000 calories a day and no carbs but I pretty much do that now anyway.

Barring a Big Mac or Abduls treat!
 
Fazz28 said:
I wrote on here a few weeks back about lower back pain and got advice on strengthening hip flexors, I have to say it’s working and I’m getting my love for running back. I managed 5k twice last week, something I’ve not done for 2 years, and want to sign up for my local half marathon, has anyone got any advice on training breakdown? For example how often to increase distance? The run is in June
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Consensus seems to be only increase distance by 10% per week
 
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