The Running Thread Vol 2
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Pete102 said:
Thanks Gents, I also wondered if I have some illness on its way. For reference my normal half marathon time is under 1hr 40m, so coming in with a time of 3hr 22m definitely shows me something is up.
Today I feel quite sore and stiff, again unusual for my training volume and general conditioning so lets see what the next few days bring. Also looking forward to the race photos as my face must be a picture on most of them!!
Also, don't lose sight of the fact you didn't quit, so while the result wasn't what you wanted, your mental strength got a test and you've added another brick to that wall. You'll be able to draw on that in the future. Today I feel quite sore and stiff, again unusual for my training volume and general conditioning so lets see what the next few days bring. Also looking forward to the race photos as my face must be a picture on most of them!!
Smitters said:
Switched my focus from long to shorter. First run of the new regime was a fantastic and relaxed 30 mins in the sun. Nice to get moving again after Saturday's 50k. Best I've felt in the week following an ultra distance. Road to sub 20 5k and the sub 40 10k starts here!
Let's go!!!! Smitters said:
Also, don't lose sight of the fact you didn't quit, so while the result wasn't what you wanted, your mental strength got a test and you've added another brick to that wall. You'll be able to draw on that in the future.
Absolutely, now that I have had a few days to recover and reflect I am considering the fact I finished as an experience I will draw on in the future. I distinctly remember a medical volunteer at the last aid station looking at me and asking "are you really ok"....I think it was obvious on my face I was not. Not ashamed either to admit I shed a few tears at the finish line. These things really push on our limits at times!
Pete102 said:
Smitters said:
Also, don't lose sight of the fact you didn't quit, so while the result wasn't what you wanted, your mental strength got a test and you've added another brick to that wall. You'll be able to draw on that in the future.
Absolutely, now that I have had a few days to recover and reflect I am considering the fact I finished as an experience I will draw on in the future. I distinctly remember a medical volunteer at the last aid station looking at me and asking "are you really ok"....I think it was obvious on my face I was not. Not ashamed either to admit I shed a few tears at the finish line. These things really push on our limits at times!
t? did you have a headache??Pete102 said:
Smitters said:
Also, don't lose sight of the fact you didn't quit, so while the result wasn't what you wanted, your mental strength got a test and you've added another brick to that wall. You'll be able to draw on that in the future.
Absolutely, now that I have had a few days to recover and reflect I am considering the fact I finished as an experience I will draw on in the future. I distinctly remember a medical volunteer at the last aid station looking at me and asking "are you really ok"....I think it was obvious on my face I was not. Not ashamed either to admit I shed a few tears at the finish line. These things really push on our limits at times!
Well done.
I did my weekly interval session this morning , 5 x 1k with 90 recs.
My first 3 were 4 or 5 secs faster than my average last week , my last 2 my average from last week, although between int 4 and 5 I had to have a 150 rec as I was just about done in.
I’m wondering if this is the way to go or try and run all 5 at same speed with same recs ?
My first 3 were 4 or 5 secs faster than my average last week , my last 2 my average from last week, although between int 4 and 5 I had to have a 150 rec as I was just about done in.
I’m wondering if this is the way to go or try and run all 5 at same speed with same recs ?
I’d say slow the early reps or increase the rest to 120s from the outset. For me ideally HR is down to 130-140 by the end of the recovery, although it slowly creeps up during the session. 120s is pretty close to 50% of the ‘effort’ for me so fairly common. I always try and finish the set, even if the last one is slower. The beauty of programming the session on the Garmin is can’t adjust it on the fly!
12x0.5km tomorrow hopefully, off 60s.
12x0.5km tomorrow hopefully, off 60s.
My average was 4:05 for the 5 reps, I’m trying to target a sub 21 5k .
I’ll try and start the first 2 or 3 at 4:06 ish next week and see if I can last the pace, or improve on the last one or two.
I use a Garmin to do my intervals too, handy wee watch.
Another one I do is the 10 x 0.5k 60 off, not sure which is worse !!
I’ll try and start the first 2 or 3 at 4:06 ish next week and see if I can last the pace, or improve on the last one or two.
I use a Garmin to do my intervals too, handy wee watch.
Another one I do is the 10 x 0.5k 60 off, not sure which is worse !!
Edited by Waitforme on Tuesday 25th June 21:37
RabidGranny said:
Pete did you fuel right?? was the weather st? did you have a headache??
Weather was cold and a little windy, cold enough for me to realise I would expend more energy trying to stay warm. t? did you have a headache??Granola with yoghurt in the morning, banana, flap jack and isotonic at each aid station (4 off). Light carb dinner the evening before.
And yes, towards the end I had a headache - fueling issue?
I am considering entering my first marathon next year, the Manchester one. However, I am worried that I might not be able to get all the training in required to get a good time (I'd be aiming for 3hrs 30). The event is on 27th April but I am on honeymoon from 11th - 25th January.
I am already pretty fit, able to run a 10k in 42 mins, can run over 14 miles with my club and finished the Fred Whitton Cycle event this year in 7 hrs 30 ish.
Do you think I'd be able to get a training plan in place for 3 months to be good enough to hit my target with a decent base level of fitness or should I look at run later in the year?
I am already pretty fit, able to run a 10k in 42 mins, can run over 14 miles with my club and finished the Fred Whitton Cycle event this year in 7 hrs 30 ish.
Do you think I'd be able to get a training plan in place for 3 months to be good enough to hit my target with a decent base level of fitness or should I look at run later in the year?
Steve vRS said:
I am considering entering my first marathon next year, the Manchester one. However, I am worried that I might not be able to get all the training in required to get a good time (I'd be aiming for 3hrs 30). The event is on 27th April but I am on honeymoon from 11th - 25th January.
I am already pretty fit, able to run a 10k in 42 mins, can run over 14 miles with my club and finished the Fred Whitton Cycle event this year in 7 hrs 30 ish.
Do you think I'd be able to get a training plan in place for 3 months to be good enough to hit my target with a decent base level of fitness or should I look at run later in the year?
I don’t see a problem. I ran my first one in May this year with no training plan, no runs over 13 mile and no gels. I was on the first leg of the relay and decided to keep going when I finished the leg. Just did steady 9 minute pace but with 3 months training starting at your standard you’ll have no issues. I am already pretty fit, able to run a 10k in 42 mins, can run over 14 miles with my club and finished the Fred Whitton Cycle event this year in 7 hrs 30 ish.
Do you think I'd be able to get a training plan in place for 3 months to be good enough to hit my target with a decent base level of fitness or should I look at run later in the year?
I got a place at the first time of trying. How lucky, I think! Kind of hoping it's a phishing email lol.
Not knowing London at all, any recommendations on where to stay? Prices look to have gone crazy already. Would rather be nearer the start, less faff on the morning of the big day.
Not knowing London at all, any recommendations on where to stay? Prices look to have gone crazy already. Would rather be nearer the start, less faff on the morning of the big day.
scz4 said:
I got a place at the first time of trying. How lucky, I think! Kind of hoping it's a phishing email lol.
Not knowing London at all, any recommendations on where to stay? Prices look to have gone crazy already. Would rather be nearer the start, less faff on the morning of the big day.
Congratulations. I ran in 2018 and stayed in a small Airbnb, which was reasonably priced. Being a small flat, it also had a small kitchen so I could control food easier both the night before and the morning of the run.Not knowing London at all, any recommendations on where to stay? Prices look to have gone crazy already. Would rather be nearer the start, less faff on the morning of the big day.
It was a short tube ride to Greenwich for the start but I can't for the life of me remember where - I'll try and dig it out.
Muzzer79 said:
Congratulations. I ran in 2018 and stayed in a small Airbnb, which was reasonably priced. Being a small flat, it also had a small kitchen so I could control food easier both the night before and the morning of the run.
It was a short tube ride to Greenwich for the start but I can't for the life of me remember where - I'll try and dig it out.
Thanks. Actually that's a really good suggestion, being able to control the food! I did the same for a half last year. I have a sensitive stomach at the best of times, so rather avoid eating out or English breakfast It was a short tube ride to Greenwich for the start but I can't for the life of me remember where - I'll try and dig it out.
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