Running thread

[simmo]

Yeah that woodland climb was rough, luckily I'd scoped it out online the night before, otherwise I might have had a shock seeing that.

Well done on getting it done mate, not the easiest 10k. I thought it was a good event though, well organised.

It was well organised. On my lap 2 round the lake a woman and a man had fallen. Looked like she was in some distress. Marshall’s were on hand and the ambulance was coming to the scene.

It was my test today to set a target in the form of the 10k as I rebuild my fitness. I have another booked in a few months time in Morecombe along the sea front.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Just recently started running, and have to say I'm really enjoying it!

Started off just getting out and not really tracking distance or time, but once I got the hang of it (and shook off the beginners injuries!!), I've been doing a few 5ks and then managed a 6.5k on Friday

Had nothing planned at all today so set myself a target of trying to do a 10k. Sods law it's the first time I've gone out in driving rain, but really enjoyed it and only stopped half way for a quick 'reset'. Managed to get around in 1hr 2mins, but tbh I'm just buzzing to actually complete one

Question for those more experienced runners; how did you learn to trust your body in the first half of your run? I feel like my 1st half is much slower as I'm trying to just get myself into it, and then 2nd half I seem to gain confidence and that feeling of getting past the half way point?

Will try and keep posting with a bit more progress!

 

[simmo]

Booked this morning onto the Great Manchester run in May. Usually a good social event with all levels of runners.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Just recently started running, and have to say I'm really enjoying it!

Started off just getting out and not really tracking distance or time, but once I got the hang of it (and shook off the beginners injuries!!), I've been doing a few 5ks and then managed a 6.5k on Friday

Had nothing planned at all today so set myself a target of trying to do a 10k. Sods law it's the first time I've gone out in driving rain, but really enjoyed it and only stopped half way for a quick 'reset'. Managed to get around in 1hr 2mins, but tbh I'm just buzzing to actually complete one

Question for those more experienced runners; how did you learn to trust your body in the first half of your run? I feel like my 1st half is much slower as I'm trying to just get myself into it, and then 2nd half I seem to gain confidence and that feeling of getting past the half way point?

Will try and keep posting with a bit more progress!

Nice one.

It will always feel slower at the start - you got to get you’re breathing going, psychologically more negative, legs not properly warmed up etc, that doesn’t go away but once you learn that it’s normal then you won’t think about it in time. Warming up helps (although I’m guilty of not really doing this)

Have you done a Parkrun yet ? Would really recommend and take the first one nice and easy.

If you can start doing 10ks then don’t wait around and book a 10k up, they’re the best motivation for training when you know you have a race to aim for - try not to put pressure on yourself and obsess about times etc - running is a long game and potentially a life time, you will have ups and downs, runners high and the odd injury, enjoy the ride!

 

[Paladin]

Just recently started running, and have to say I'm really enjoying it!

Started off just getting out and not really tracking distance or time, but once I got the hang of it (and shook off the beginners injuries!!), I've been doing a few 5ks and then managed a 6.5k on Friday

Had nothing planned at all today so set myself a target of trying to do a 10k. Sods law it's the first time I've gone out in driving rain, but really enjoyed it and only stopped half way for a quick 'reset'. Managed to get around in 1hr 2mins, but tbh I'm just buzzing to actually complete one

Question for those more experienced runners; how did you learn to trust your body in the first half of your run? I feel like my 1st half is much slower as I'm trying to just get myself into it, and then 2nd half I seem to gain confidence and that feeling of getting past the half way point?

Will try and keep posting with a bit more progress!

Well done on starting, and on your progress so far.

Keep enjoying it, is my advice. Run at your favourite times, in whatever weather suits you. Be disciplined, because it can sometimes be hard to motivate yourself. There will be times when you need to push yourself towards higher achievements, and times to just get out there and run for pure enjoyment.

Run socially too, and draw support from fellow runners. Go to parkruns; they are brilliant for meeting other runners. Join your local running club. But mainly, keep us informed of your progress on here. This small group is wonderfully supportive. I ran my first and only marathon thanks to the cajoling and encouragement from this group, and I'm so thankful to this group for neverending advice and support.

 

[Gaz76]

Well done on starting, and on your progress so far.

Keep enjoying it, is my advice. Run at your favourite times, in whatever weather suits you. Be disciplined, because it can sometimes be hard to motivate yourself. There will be times when you need to push yourself towards higher achievements, and times to just get out there and run for pure enjoyment.

Run socially too, and draw support from fellow runners. Go to parkruns; they are brilliant for meeting other runners. Join your local running club. But mainly, keep us informed of your progress on here. This small group is wonderfully supportive. I ran my first and only marathon thanks to the cajoling and encouragement from this group, and I'm so thankful to this group for neverending advice and support.

I echo the bit about the social side, I do loads of my runs early morning in my own, but the ones that I enjoy the most are the social runs.
There's loads of run clubs popping up lately that are more and more about just going for a run and maybe a pint after it, there's still the traditional run clubs that are maybe a bit more serious about the game but this new thing of just socialising with it is ace.
Also parkrun is good, I did parkrun last weekend the day after a 50 mile ultra, I did the first mile with my kids and then just plodded round with the back of the pack runners, I've so much respect for the back of the pack runners, it takes a lot to keep turning up and smashing it every week when it's not easy at all

 

[ob]

Just recently started running, and have to say I'm really enjoying it!

Started off just getting out and not really tracking distance or time, but once I got the hang of it (and shook off the beginners injuries!!), I've been doing a few 5ks and then managed a 6.5k on Friday

Had nothing planned at all today so set myself a target of trying to do a 10k. Sods law it's the first time I've gone out in driving rain, but really enjoyed it and only stopped half way for a quick 'reset'. Managed to get around in 1hr 2mins, but tbh I'm just buzzing to actually complete one

Question for those more experienced runners; how did you learn to trust your body in the first half of your run? I feel like my 1st half is much slower as I'm trying to just get myself into it, and then 2nd half I seem to gain confidence and that feeling of getting past the half way point?

Will try and keep posting with a bit more progress!

Fantastic mate

 

[GoatersLeftShin]

Just to echo everyone else about Parkrun - they are superb events, very supportive and it's nice to run around with other people.

I've started doing 10k again in the last month and want to keep going so I've booked onto 3 races. I've never done one before so no idea what to expect but I'm assuming (hoping!) it's a bit like Parkrun.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Cheers folks, will definitely take the advice on board, especially the advice of just getting out there and enjoying it.

Honestly never realised running could be enjoyable, have tried it in the past with no research, and have just literally ran from my house as quick as possible, and wondered why I was stopping after 200m!

Will look into getting down to Bramhall parkrun at some point, and my mate does a 5k from one of the cafes in Poynton

 

[WickyWain]

I posted last year about wanting to get into running but I was in a lot of pain with an inguinal hernia. After waiting months for a consultation, I was told they couldn't even feel the hernia on the left side (I'd had a scan to confirm there was a hernia there) but they could feel a small one on the right side. The doctor actually recommended leaving them both as it wasn't worth risking surgery.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, it turned out the reason I was in so much pain (and feeling ill all the time as well) was I had a severe vitamin D deficiency.

I've now got this back to normal, have had no pain and managed to stay clear of illness throughout the winter months!

Inspired by this thread, I decided to start running today and felt great. I'm taking it nice and slowly to start with but I've signed up for Parkrun and will hopefully be doing the Widnes one in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Paladin]

Just to echo everyone else about Parkrun - they are superb events, very supportive and it's nice to run around with other people.

I've started doing 10k again in the last month and want to keep going so I've booked onto 3 races. I've never done one before so no idea what to expect but I'm assuming (hoping!) it's a bit like Parkrun.

It is.

 

[MCFC1993]

Hope everybody's taper is going well, whether it's for London or Manchester on Sunday, think we have at least 1 I've seen on here.

I'll be there on Sunday supporting family and friends running Manchester, gutted about not going to the match but hoping we make the final and I get my fix of Wembley this year.

 

[ob]

I posted last year about wanting to get into running but I was in a lot of pain with an inguinal hernia. After waiting months for a consultation, I was told they couldn't even feel the hernia on the left side (I'd had a scan to confirm there was a hernia there) but they could feel a small one on the right side. The doctor actually recommended leaving them both as it wasn't worth risking surgery.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, it turned out the reason I was in so much pain (and feeling ill all the time as well) was I had a severe vitamin D deficiency.

I've now got this back to normal, have had no pain and managed to stay clear of illness throughout the winter months!

Inspired by this thread, I decided to start running today and felt great. I'm taking it nice and slowly to start with but I've signed up for Parkrun and will hopefully be doing the Widnes one in the next couple of weeks.

Great to read mate

 

[Gaz76]

Hope everybody's taper is going well, whether it's for London or Manchester on Sunday, think we have at least 1 I've seen on here.

I'll be there on Sunday supporting family and friends running Manchester, gutted about not going to the match but hoping we make the final and I get my fix of Wembley this year.

Tapering is horrible, I've never once thought that I've gotten it right in 20 attempts, just makes me feel lazy, it's a tricky game this running malarkey, tapering/fuel/weight etc etc etc

 

[MCFC1993]

Tapering is horrible, I've never once thought that I've gotten it right in 20 attempts, just makes me feel lazy, it's a tricky game this running malarkey, tapering/fuel/weight etc etc etc

I've done it once, followed a plan and in hindsight felt the volume wasn't enough in the last 2-3 weeks. To the point where I think I actually lost fitness by raceday.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Tapering is horrible, I've never once thought that I've gotten it right in 20 attempts, just makes me feel lazy, it's a tricky game this running malarkey, tapering/fuel/weight etc etc etc

My best Marathon time was when i was running every day, so couldn't take a day off for tapering.. was doing shorter 2-4 miler runs.

 

[Gaz76]

I've done it once, followed a plan and in hindsight felt the volume wasn't enough in the last 2-3 weeks. To the point where I think I actually lost fitness by raceday.

Yep that's what happens to me, there is a fine science to it, less volume and less intensity, but most seem to see it as a full stop kind of situation.
My fastest marathon was a day after 'winning' a parkrun, in fact every one of my PBs has come a day after doing a fast parkrun, whether I would have gone quicker without the fast parkruns I have no idea, but think mentally to be confident that the speed is there is a big boost

 

[Gaz76]

My best Marathon time was when i was running every day, so couldn't take a day off for tapering.. was doing shorter 2-4 miler runs.

Yep, running everyday is the sweet sauce for me, a day off feels counter productive

 

[simmo]

Going to try Northwich parkrun tomorrow - runs partly alongside the River Weaver and woodland. Should be quite scenic.

 

[Gaz76]

The London marathon ballot for next year opened yesterday, highly recommend going for it if your into running, I've run it 4 times now, its a great buzz and gives you a decent target to build for.
The ballot is free but you have a better chance if you go for the rip off second ballot that you have to pay for, I got in first time doing it that way.
Either that or get a good for ages time qualifier, I've done that three times but the qualifying times for all marathons are dropping very low now that running is getting more and more popular.

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