Running thread

[BlueHammer85]

Expect you under 12 minutes....

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13.17

 

[franksinatra]

Social 5k followed by a slow tempo 11k. Too nice out there not to slip the running shoes on.

 

[The Salford lad.]

Did my first half marathon , last km was hard , I really can’t see it being possible for a full marathon my legs were going at 19 km today .

 

[inchy14]

Did my first half marathon , last km was hard , I really can’t see it being possible for a full marathon my legs were going at 19 km today .

Conditioning mate, nothing more than that. The more you do this and linger distance the easier it becomes. Never easy, just easier.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Did my first half marathon , last km was hard , I really can’t see it being possible for a full marathon my legs were going at 19 km today .

i always said that after my HM, then i just signed up for marathon and gave it a go... its mental how good i felt at 13-17 miles ! after that was torture, second marathon felt good until last few miles.

 

[The Salford lad.]

Question , how many times a week do I need to run and how far if I want to move up to a full marathon ?, sore today so I’m going to ride a marathon on my bike .

 

[BlueHammer85]

Question , how many times a week do I need to run and how far if I want to move up to a full marathon ?, sore today so I’m going to ride a marathon on my bike .

Go for :

Monday - small light run
tuesday - rest
wednesday - 10k
thursday - rest
friday - small light run
saturday - 5k
sunday - long arse run... start off 8 miles (then gradually increase a few miles every couple/few weeks until you reach about 16-18 miles) - plan to hit 16-18 a couple weeks before Marathon - then decrease a few miles in the couple weekends before the big day

 

[inchy14]

Go for :

Monday - small light run
tuesday - rest
wednesday - 10k
thursday - rest
friday - small light run
saturday - 5k
sunday - long arse run... start off 8 miles (then gradually increase a few miles every couple/few weeks until you reach about 16-18 miles) - plan to hit 16-18 a couple weeks before Marathon - then decrease a few miles in the couple weekends before the big day

You trying to kill him lol!!

 

[inchy14]

Question , how many times a week do I need to run and how far if I want to move up to a full marathon ?, sore today so I’m going to ride a marathon on my bike .

For my first 2 marathons my schedule was as follows.

Weds 10k or so, little longer maybe but not by much.
Saturday I’d do the occasional park run (5k)

Sunday LSR. Up to 21-22 miles a few weeks before the marathon itself, build it up a mile or so a week.
Monday, 4-5 mile recovery run.

Don’t start off too ambitious, build the distance on how you feel, loads of training plans available online, usually from 16 weeks before.
And above all enjoy it!!

Others can probably give you more advice @Stuuuuuu definitely can.

 

[The Salford lad.]

Go for :

Monday - small light run
tuesday - rest
wednesday - 10k
thursday - rest
friday - small light run
saturday - 5k
sunday - long arse run... start off 8 miles (then gradually increase a few miles every couple/few weeks until you reach about 16-18 miles) - plan to hit 16-18 a couple weeks before Marathon - then decrease a few miles in the couple weekends before the big day

Cheers Hammer

 

[The Salford lad.]

For my first 2 marathons my schedule was as follows.

Weds 10k or so, little longer maybe but not by much.
Saturday I’d do the occasional park run (5k)

Sunday LSR. Up to 21-22 miles a few weeks before the marathon itself, build it up a mile or so a week.
Monday, 4-5 mile recovery run.

Don’t start off too ambitious, build the distance on how you feel, loads of training plans available online, usually from 16 weeks before.
And above all enjoy it!!

Others can probably give you more advice @Stuuuuuu definitely can.

Thanks

 

[The Salford lad.]

Go for :

Monday - small light run
tuesday - rest
wednesday - 10k
thursday - rest
friday - small light run
saturday - 5k
sunday - long arse run... start off 8 miles (then gradually increase a few miles every couple/few weeks until you reach about 16-18 miles) - plan to hit 16-18 a couple weeks before Marathon - then decrease a few miles in the couple weekends before the big day

What would you class as a small light run

 

[Tommy_Catons_Perm]

Did my first half marathon , last km was hard , I really can’t see it being possible for a full marathon my legs were going at 19 km today .

Further to other replies I might add that a cautious approach is be to running regularly for at least a year at up to HM distances before starting marathon training. Get comfortable with 10 - 15 miles.

A bonus of good marathon training is that 10K and HM times improve.

I based Marathon training on Hal Higden plans.

 

[inchy14]

What would you class as a small light run

He runs every day mate, and I mean every day lol.

 

[SuperKevinHorlock]

Great advice personally its a great feeling to know you can run 15 miles and feel okay and somewhat fresh- I've made the mistake of overtraining for my first marathon in fact did two 23 mile runs in training which was bonkers but something mentally I had to do. I wonder how many people when they started running thought they could do a marathon? I know I never thought it could happen.

Further to other replies I might add that a cautious approach is be to running regularly for at least a year at up to HM distances before starting marathon training. Get comfortable with 10 - 15 miles.

A bonus of good marathon training is that 10K and HM times improve.

I based Marathon training on Hal Higden plans.

 

[BlueHammer85]

What would you class as a small light run

15-20 min light pace

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

I hope your training for the BMVHM is going well folks. I struggled with a 10k a week ago. I've since knuckled down, shed 8 pounds, slowed my pace, and I comfortably managed 14k this evening. My average heart rate was 143 today, compared to 152 a week ago.

I averaged 7 minutes per kilometer today. Maybe it won't be enough to gain me a podium place, but I am confident I'll be able to complete the distance. For me, this won't be a race against you guys, but a tough personal challenge to complete the distance.

You are only ever racing against yourself mate. The point I realised this was the point where my times started improving.

 

[Airbags Optional]

Question , how many times a week do I need to run and how far if I want to move up to a full marathon ?, sore today so I’m going to ride a marathon on my bike .

I would also add in inchy’s reply, that I tried to do some hill work in my marathon training, I purposely did my lsr in an area with hills. The last marathon I did not do this was by far my worse effort. If you do manage to run a marathon, especially a “proper” race, the feeling at the end is almost spiritual. Enjoy

 

[salfordblue-tony2]

Thanks

Alright "The Salford Lad" this may be a daft question but where in Salford do you live ?

 

[inchy14]

I would also add in inchy’s reply, that I tried to do some hill work in my marathon training, I purposely did my lsr in an area with hills. The last marathon I did not do this was by far my worse effort. If you do manage to run a marathon, especially a “proper” race, the feeling at the end is almost spiritual. Enjoy

Plenty of people break down in tears at the end, it’s emotional mate truly. I cried running through the bronx on my NYC run, girlfriend rang me to see how I was doing, she couldn’t fly out to it, and I admit I was a wreck. I’d just seen my son who was out supporting me at 16 miles so was teary as it was then she rang to encourage and I just went for a bit. It’s the best and worst of feelings at the same time.