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I started running just under a year ago, and like most of us on here couldn't run for more than a couple of minutes to start with. I built it up and just as JF said felt really good running for 30 mins (well a slow jog but nothing not to be proud of
Work has been a nightmare though since March, and my getting out to run has really suffered - I feel as i've gone backwards as I should be much further on than still only managing a 30 min slow jog - have been feeling really frustrated!
I'm doing the GNR in September, wanted a goal, and don't mind if I walk some of it, so reading everyone's messages has made me feel good again, and I will be going out for a run tomorrow morning - nag me if I don't ha ha!!
Good Luck everyone, these forums are great for inspiring and meeting friends who can encourage each other
If you build up your LSR between now and September, you should be able to do the GNR ok.
LSR:
Anything between 10 and 12 miles is ok for your LSR, but if you can do a few up to 14 miles it will give you more confidence, and you don't have to jog every step of the way.
Well done Jennik for your 61 minutes. That's great. That seems such a long way from where I am right now, but I'm sure I'll be there in about another year!!!
Hi to Mandi. Good luck for your GNR. Forgive my ignorance, is that a half mara?
I managed to get in 2 runs while on holiday which I was really pleased about. Don't know how far they were but both were around 30 minutes so that's fine for me. Running by the sea - could get used to that!
However, my husband saw me running back to our holiday accommodation and was shocked by how slow my run was! Oh dear, he didn't mean to but I felt my confidence plummet. I'm sure I must be running the slowest you possibly can without actually walking.
By the way, has anyone reading this thread done the R4L at Sutton Park before? Someone told me it is a hilly run and I wonder if this is the case.
I've never done Sutton Park, so can't comment on the course, but if it is hilly, don't let that put you off, I read somewhere to get up hills (was it you Big David)"keep your head down, and arms pumping". My friend advised treating steeper hills like a staircase and go on to your toes - I find that really helps. If not do what I used to do (and probably still will do) on a hillier course - walk up, run down!!
I did the City R4L yesterday, managed to run the whole 5k for the 1st time ever (after entering 1 or 2 most years for the last 12 years). Took 37:24, which I was really pleased with. NOw klooking forward to the next one on 24 June
Hi Mandi - nice to see a new face. GNR is a great target - gook luck with that. I've entered the GSR at the end of October, hopefully that will motivate me to keep going once these 5ks are over
Hey BD - nice to have you in here with the advice for us beginners, been for any more 2 hour runs in the rain?!
I'm not really sure what times are to be expected on different distances. Is there a section in RW that talks about that? As in, what is considered a fast or a slow time? I have gathered that if you are an experienced runner, something around 20-25 minutes would be right for 5K. I know I shouldn't really be worrying about times and such like but I've just realised that I could easily walk 5K in under an hour, so I should be running it a lot faster!!!!
The thread I was reading seemed to give the impression that the "proper" runners weren't impressed with the not so good ones holding them up. This has now made me a little nervous!!!!!
Well done on taking it up again!
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Joanne
As a beginner, building up your stamina is all important.
If slowing down is what you need to do, to be able to keep going, then slow down.
But going slow is an easy solution, rather than the only solution. (easy to say & easy to do)
Alternativly you can try to improve your breathing. If you breathe deeply you suck in more air so you can go faster.
And, I know this is pretty revolutionary but, if you have got the stamina, then in the last few minutes of one of your plods, pick up the pace, and when you start to get out of breath, pick the pace up a little bit more, then slow down, jog and walk to finish.
With a bit of luck you will find it feels really good, if only when you stop.
I went out for a run yesterday morning before it got too hot - did 45 mins but interspersed walking between the running bits but was pleased it was still time on my feet! Have just bought a Pilates DVD too as i've heard that really helps with your core and is great for improving your running - worth a try ;o)
How's everyone getting on so far this week?
Hi Early Bird. Well done for your weight loss. Did you follow a particular plan for it? I know what you mean about it being addictive. Imagine how we will feel when we actually do a decent distance!
And Hepburn, I love the idea of you running around in your cap and glass incognito!!!!
there is something i would like to add to my post and its not to scare people just to make them more wary of where they go running by themselves i went on the local cycle track at 6 o'clock in the morning on saturday while my husband sat in the car waiting for me.so far through my session i seen a teenaged boy on the track ahead and he disappeared into the woods next to the track after i turned around and made my way back he was hiding under the bridge in the shadows and stepped out at the last minute and tried to get me to stop and followed me up the track but he gave up when i left the track for the public car park.i will never go running down there again by myself and have vowed now to stick to public areas and keep my mobile with me which i think is a sensible precaution.
on a lighter note i'm looking forward to my run in the morning it will be my first running for 3 mins (last week was running for 2 mins walk 1)planning on just running around my local housing estate for now but think i might try going to the local athletics stadium when i get a bit fitter. speak to all soon going to bed now got to be up early in the morning.
Your post about Saturday morning was very worrying. You must have been terrified. Thank heavens your husband was there. Did he actually speak to you or physically tried to make you stop.
I live in a village and the streets are quite
Your post about Saturday morning was very worrying. You must have been terrified. Thank heavens your husband was there. Did he actually speak to you or physically tried to make you stop.
I live in a village and the streets are quite
Anyway, the streets are quite quiet but not threateningly so. I won't run on the canal in the evening on my own but I have done in the day time.
Hi BD - skimmed through your thread, wow , you've been through quite a lot in the past few months. glad thing are improving for you now though.
I'm 41 and started again after a 10 year lay off and a few extra stones gulp!!
Been walking my route for 3 weeks,this week started to walk run it!! Its 2.5 mile route and i seriously felt a snail creep past me today..
Earlybird sorry to hear about ur experiances sound dreadful,i run through a common and i get worried sometimes..
Hope its ok to tag along with this thread
andy
Welcome to our world.
Don't worry about being slow to begin with.
After all, if you do a race and don't complete the course, it doesn't matter how fast you were over the bit you did.
I've been running now for just over a week. I have been suffering from various problems such as stress fractures and shin splints for the past 14 months, but now everything seems to be sorted. Having not run for 14 months, I am very unfit.
I started running short distances (1.2km for my first three sessions) and still, I was extremelly tired and out of breath at the end of my run. I did 1.4km on monday, and felt a little better. I managed to do a sprint finish, and finished the run in around 7 minutes.
After reading the post about the aerobic/anaerobic training, it would make sense to go slower rather than faster, so I think I am going to alter my training slightly. I have always liked to push myself as hard as I can. But if I am to understand correctly, this is not the right way to build endurance?
After reading through this entire thread, I want to say well done to everyone for the progress they have made.
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Carl