Running thread

BlueHammer85 said:
Whilst training well I’ve also been burning the candle at both ends these last couple months
Had a couple stag doos, mates nights out and got carried away and last weekend I had a big jolly up on a work trip - and this time last week I was laid up in bed with a chest infection
So prep wise it’s not been great and paid the price
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17 miles is about the furthest I've ever run. Bizarrely it was on one of the Garmin half marathon coach plans. Don't know whether it was supposed to be kms instead of miles and hadn't been converted correctly or what.

Sort of hit a wall about 15 miles which is odd as I can pretty much do a half marathon without any training by taking it steady. Bought a Camelpak after that but never done that kind of distance again.

The thought of a full marathon makes me feel sick. Especially lugging a 85kg frame about. Be nice to say I've done one though and have it ticked off.
 
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Edghill OG said:
17 miles is about the furthest I've ever run. Bizarrely it was on one of the Garmin half marathon coach plans. Don't know whether it was supposed to be kms instead of miles and hadn't been converted correctly or what.

Sort of hit a wall about 15 miles which is odd as I can pretty much do a half marathon without any training by taking it steady. Bought a Camelpak after that but never done that kind of distance again.

The thought of a full marathon makes me feel sick. Especially lugging a 85kg frame about. Be nice to say I've done one though and have it ticked off.
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Hi for it mate, you won't regret it. I ran the Manchester Marathon in 2021, aged 60. If I hadn't done it then, I probably wouldn't ever have done one, based on my injury record of late.
 
Paladin said:
Hi for it mate, you won't regret it. I ran the Manchester Marathon in 2021, aged 60. If I hadn't done it then, I probably wouldn't ever have done one, based on my injury record of late.
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Mate keeps yapping on at me to. Think I just need to get times out of my head and complete one. He's about 2 stone lighter than me and a whippet. Can keep up with him on flat and downhill but he pulls away from me when going uphill. My Garmin has been very motivating for me personally as I never ran outside up until about 5 years ago but it can make me a bit OCD about stuff.
 
3 miles along river at work today at lunchtime. First run in 3 weeks after coughing and sneezing for 2 weeks then at home in Northern Ireland for friend's wedding last weekend.
 
Very slow 5k today with just 11 days till London Marathon. Wore my new trainers, Brooks 15 Ghost, they seemed comfortable and caused no issues. The closer I get the more apprehensive I get about my pace. Trust the training is the advice, we shall see.

Not overly happy to be allocated the 'Red' start..
 
Edghill OG said:
Mate keeps yapping on at me to. Think I just need to get times out of my head and complete one. He's about 2 stone lighter than me and a whippet. Can keep up with him on flat and downhill but he pulls away from me when going uphill. My Garmin has been very motivating for me personally as I never ran outside up until about 5 years ago but it can make me a bit OCD about stuff.
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I recommend the marathon. However, you need to train properly. Nutrition, both generally and specifically on longer runs are paramount. You need a more patient and serious attitude.

But it's worth it. The secondary effects on your general running fitness and shorter distance speeds can be significant.

It sounds like you already have a good base fitness level and you are not too old!? So make the most of it......
 
struggling for mojo after Marathon couple weeks ago
Need to get back to routine

Forgot I had a 10k signed up bank holiday May - so need to train for that
 
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Tommy_Catons_Perm said:
I recommend the marathon. However, you need to train properly. Nutrition, both generally and specifically on longer runs are paramount. You need a more patient and serious attitude.

But it's worth it. The secondary effects on your general running fitness and shorter distance speeds can be significant.

It sounds like you already have a good base fitness level and you are not too old!? So make the most of it......
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It's not too bad mate for somebody of my build. I have more of a rower's physique than a runner. I've got a Concept 2 in my flat but haven't used it in a while as I prefer the fresh air and being outside (even if it's raining). Maybe that in itself is an indication of age as I never got it when parents/grandparents used to say 'go outside and get some fresh air' when I was younger. I'm 37.

I'm quite disciplined at following plans so I definitely think I could do one. I'd like to do one in sub 3:30 but 3:45 is probably more realistic. Maybe have to give it more consideration next time I'm asked.
 
Como Cat said:
Very slow 5k today with just 11 days till London Marathon. Wore my new trainers, Brooks 15 Ghost, they seemed comfortable and caused no issues. The closer I get the more apprehensive I get about my pace. Trust the training is the advice, we shall see.

Not overly happy to be allocated the 'Red' start..
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Good luck mate
 
An hour away from landing in Boston for the marathon on Monday, imposter syndrome kicking in already. Two I've spoken to on the way are shooting for sub 2.30!! Off to see kipchoge later and again tomorrow, I'm sure he will know how to get over imposter syndrome!!! Trying to figure out something original to ask him, "do you know a pub showing the city game" is the best I've got
 
Edghill OG said:
Mate keeps yapping on at me to. Think I just need to get times out of my head and complete one. He's about 2 stone lighter than me and a whippet. Can keep up with him on flat and downhill but he pulls away from me when going uphill. My Garmin has been very motivating for me personally as I never ran outside up until about 5 years ago but it can make me a bit OCD about stuff.
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I'm doing my 3rd on Sunday & I'm 47 now. Did in 3.56 last year, aiming for 3.45 this year.
It's a great experience and it gives you so much confidence when you get over the line, only advice I can give is do the training. I just picked a training programme and stuck to it like glue. Do that and the day looks after itself.
 
gaz76 said:
An hour away from landing in Boston for the marathon on Monday, imposter syndrome kicking in already. Two I've spoken to on the way are shooting for sub 2.30!! Off to see kipchoge later and again tomorrow, I'm sure he will know how to get over imposter syndrome!!! Trying to figure out something original to ask him, "do you know a pub showing the city game" is the best I've got
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Best of luck mate, been great following your journey
 
When The Levee Breaks said:
20.6 mile done today. 2h 58m. Last of the big uns done. Need to start tapering now.

Also walking like I've been dry bummed by a grizzly bear. Can anyone get me a beer, from the fridge, please?
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Get yerself a hot epsom salt bath, and move about as much as possible mate, sitting still is the last thing you want to do
 
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