Running thread

Manchester1894 said:
I do my long run at 6.30am on a Sunday morning usually. So it's wake up and get out. Don't get time for breakfast until after.

Read caffeine might have a better effect
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I very rarely eat on the morning of a run, like you up and out, run up to half marathons on an empty stomach just go with what I ate night before. Small coffee is most I’ll have.
 
I agree with the above - caffeine has been studied quite a bit and is just about the best performance-enhancer out there because it reduces your perception of pain. I'm currently weaning myself off coffee so that I can blast the caffeine in my upcoming races for maximum effect.
 
Manchester1894 said:
Runs are annoying. Did a 10k in 1hr 13 secs. So close to under 1hr. Week after went off strong was certain I smashed that barrier only to be 30 seconds slower. 3rd time lucky this Sunday hopefully. Last 2k is where I lose it. Is 10k too short for gels?
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Just my opinion mate but I'd suggest it wouldn't be worth it for the time you would lose by slowing down to actually open and eat the gel. For such a short distance, you could always take one just before you started if you wanted to.

Just make sure you eat enough carbs the day before (pasta, rice...) and go for slow-release carbs (porridge) for breakfast on the day, about 3 hours before if poss.
 
Anyone in here got any upcoming races/events, virtual or otherwise? Great North Run (13th Sep)? London Marathon (4th Oct)? I think there are still places in the latter, if you fancy taking the rare opportunity of getting a place and being able to say you've run it.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Anyone in here got any upcoming races/events, virtual or otherwise? Great North Run (13th Sep)? London Marathon (4th Oct)? I think there are still places in the latter, if you fancy taking the rare opportunity of getting a place and being able to say you've run it.
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i just race myself on the same 3km circuit, it's like that thing on racing games you see where there's a shadow and you have to beat it. Similar. in my head.
 
Manchester1894 said:
Runs are annoying. Did a 10k in 1hr 13 secs. So close to under 1hr. Week after went off strong was certain I smashed that barrier only to be 30 seconds slower. 3rd time lucky this Sunday hopefully. Last 2k is where I lose it. Is 10k too short for gels?
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Yes it is, you need to do long slow runs for a few weeks forget the Times then go crack a 10k and see the difference
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Anyone in here got any upcoming races/events, virtual or otherwise? Great North Run (13th Sep)? London Marathon (4th Oct)? I think there are still places in the latter, if you fancy taking the rare opportunity of getting a place and being able to say you've run it.
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Just the triathlon now, everything else run or cycle wise has been cancelled. Conwy half marathon is rumoured to be on in November but I’m not paying for it until it’s definite, sick of forking out for them to get deferred
 
kinkyblue said:
Yes it is, you need to do long slow runs for a few weeks forget the Times then go crack a 10k and see the difference
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Cheers, might forget this weekend and take it a bit easier and maybe do a slow 11/12k.
What looks like a small amount of time on paper can like you say be weeks of different style runs. I've been doing quick/short 4/5k runs midweek, and my usual 10k's on a weekend. Maybe it's better for me to go slow on the weekend and maybe even change up the mid-week for a few weeks.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Just my opinion mate but I'd suggest it wouldn't be worth it for the time you would lose by slowing down to actually open and eat the gel. For such a short distance, you could always take one just before you started if you wanted to.

Just make sure you eat enough carbs the day before (pasta, rice...) and go for slow-release carbs (porridge) for breakfast on the day, about 3 hours before if poss.
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Cheers, sounds like a shot of coffee might be short term solution or going out for run after breakfast. As I said yesterday, a 6.30am start means I run on empty stomach. The diet is okay, all those things are in there. It might just be I need to increase the intake maybe. Either way no quick fix for getting faster, just have to try different techniques for weeks but this is helpful, thanks. Everyone saying no to gel has made my mind up to leave alone.
 
Manchester1894 said:
Cheers, might forget this weekend and take it a bit easier and maybe do a slow 11/12k.
What looks like a small amount of time on paper can like you say be weeks of different style runs. I've been doing quick/short 4/5k runs midweek, and my usual 10k's on a weekend. Maybe it's better for me to go slow on the weekend and maybe even change up the mid-week for a few weeks.
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To get the aerobic engine developed your runs need to be a good 80-90 mins each day, go steady and enjoy the run at a pace you are able to talk easily at. For those runs forget pace and distance.
 
inchy14 said:
Just the triathlon now, everything else run or cycle wise has been cancelled. Conwy half marathon is rumoured to be on in November but I’m not paying for it until it’s definite, sick of forking out for them to get deferred
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Im hoping the cheshire half still goes on its in late september, week before virtual london so going to use it as a bit of a taper
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Anyone in here got any upcoming races/events, virtual or otherwise? Great North Run (13th Sep)? London Marathon (4th Oct)? I think there are still places in the latter, if you fancy taking the rare opportunity of getting a place and being able to say you've run it.
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ive been dping one for the last month by the organisers of the Great Manchester Run
 
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