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Re: Shades Marathon Training
Cal - Not sure how easy it is for you to get to but Xnrg do the Chiltern Ultra 50k in July......There is a train station close to the start, but the team will pick up runners from the station.
Re: New Mature Runners Thread
I got out for a run with the club this morning and there were no after-effects from the recent cold. Thought I would share with you this rather delightful photo of us that a passing stranger was kind enough to take for us to avoid the need for a 'selfie' (that's me 2nd from right at the back) ..
WtnMel
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Re: HADD Training Method
Just the 2 key sessions ar the moment-
90mins with 70 at 80%
And the ling run.
All the rest is at 70%-75%
90mins with 70 at 80%
And the ling run.
All the rest is at 70%-75%
Brian61
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Re: HADD Training Method
I'm still a haddite!
Keep dipping into traditional training only to be disappointed with the results. I know the he stuff works for me.
Same as Shades, I have an autumn marathon to train for so it seems the natural way for me to go.
Keep dipping into traditional training only to be disappointed with the results. I know the he stuff works for me.
Same as Shades, I have an autumn marathon to train for so it seems the natural way for me to go.
Brian61
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Re: HADD Training Method
Martyn - I'm still doing Hadd. I've got a couple of races this weeks then settling down for a period of Hadd training ready for my autumn marathons.
I sometimes go back and read the whole Hadd document just to remind myself to keep that HR down and no faster stuff until no cardiac drift for 10 miles.
I sometimes go back and read the whole Hadd document just to remind myself to keep that HR down and no faster stuff until no cardiac drift for 10 miles.
SHADES
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Re: New Mature Runners Thread
Morning all,
Apologies for absence, been plotting new adventures with my chum Kirsty one of the peeps I was running the 1066 with. Sneaked in a cheeky 28 mile LDWA event together on Sunday and we were both amazed that our legs felt really fresh as it was an incredibly challenging route, with pages of written instructions, so even the speedy runners were really slow! Will read back later as I'm off to yoga now. Ommmmmmmmmm
Apologies for absence, been plotting new adventures with my chum Kirsty one of the peeps I was running the 1066 with. Sneaked in a cheeky 28 mile LDWA event together on Sunday and we were both amazed that our legs felt really fresh as it was an incredibly challenging route, with pages of written instructions, so even the speedy runners were really slow! Will read back later as I'm off to yoga now. Ommmmmmmmmm
Redhead
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Re: New Runner..Big Guy 105kg 16.5 Stone 231 pounds etc..6 min miles
Para Standard which is 2k in less than 8:15- So you basically want to run a mile and a quarter at 6 min mile pace. I think you should be able to do that in 3 months. You are able to run 8 miles at 8.5 min miles at the minutes so probably not far off where you need to be. Perhaps try an all out 2k effort after a light warm up at some point. Loosing some weight will definitely help you reach your goal.
Your plan above looks fine most training programs include a long run-8 miles is more than enough for a beginner, a workout-repeats and hill sprints will suffice. Can probably add in a few more short runs but keep the pace slow, even slower on the long run.
IMO walking 4 miles everyday must be helping you. I doubt many people your size who don't do any aerobic exercise could run 8 miles after only 2 weeks of training let alone at the pace you did. If possible you could look at running your commute instead a few days. Even if its just back home so you ca shower, a 4 mile run should take the same amount of time as a 2 mile walk so will cost you nothing time wise.
Your plan above looks fine most training programs include a long run-8 miles is more than enough for a beginner, a workout-repeats and hill sprints will suffice. Can probably add in a few more short runs but keep the pace slow, even slower on the long run.
IMO walking 4 miles everyday must be helping you. I doubt many people your size who don't do any aerobic exercise could run 8 miles after only 2 weeks of training let alone at the pace you did. If possible you could look at running your commute instead a few days. Even if its just back home so you ca shower, a 4 mile run should take the same amount of time as a 2 mile walk so will cost you nothing time wise.
Re: New Runner..Big Guy 105kg 16.5 Stone 231 pounds etc..6 min miles
It's been done before.
Peter Mayer of Canada was 18 stone @ 5' 10" and started running and dieting. After one year he was down to 12 stone and broke 60 minutes for ten miles.
Eighteen months later weighing 10 stone 8, he won the Toronto Marathon in 2:12!
It's power to weight ratio that's key. Heavily muscled and over weight to start with is a huge advantage. Just lose fat (some muscle will go too) and the times come tumbling down as a matter of course.
No need to exert yourself at all really.
Peter Mayer of Canada was 18 stone @ 5' 10" and started running and dieting. After one year he was down to 12 stone and broke 60 minutes for ten miles.
Eighteen months later weighing 10 stone 8, he won the Toronto Marathon in 2:12!
It's power to weight ratio that's key. Heavily muscled and over weight to start with is a huge advantage. Just lose fat (some muscle will go too) and the times come tumbling down as a matter of course.
No need to exert yourself at all really.
RicF
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