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Hello all, hope you are well. I find myself in need of moral support regards speed insecurities.
Yesterdays run (supposed to be R8 W2 x3) Warm up R8 W2 R8 W3 R7 Warm down. Total inc warm-up/down 2 Miles travelled in 40 Minutes with 1% incline on TM. Heart rate for last 3 mins of running 175-180 BPM - c.90-95% max
20 Minute miles at near max effort - bloomin' rubbish
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Now, I keep telling myself that it's the TM thats slowing me down, and when I can run for 30 mins on the treadmill, I'll go outside and find myself banging out 30min 5k's with ease in the real world, so if anyone would like to tell me this is the case (even if it isn't) or re-assure me 20 minute miles is ok (for now maybe, or even forever?) or shame me in to trying to run faster, I'd be much appreciative.
TTFN GG
Hi Plod, Grump and GG
GG, nothing at all rubbish....the main thing is your running! I have 2 speeds, slow and stop (well, ok, slow and slower). Today i was VERY slow, but i just kept at it. I can honestly say, i dont make my main aim my speed, my main aim is my distance (yes i would love to do 5k sub 30 mins), but i wont worry if i take 40 mins. Come on, chin up, your doing great!
Oh its nice to be back
Hello all!
Grump - in my defence the photos are not the most flattering!
BS - Good luck with Ofsted - at least they are only there for a couple of days - we had one in September, its awful but think of the huge glass of wine you can have when its all over with.....
Hello everyone else - off to starbucks for a cheeky coffee!
Kate - those pesky photographers eh? You look great by the way.
Hi to Peter - Well done on your running progress and weight loss, My hat off to you
Welcome back Strump and Womble Hope you had a great hol. Strump.
GG The treadmill I tend to think does not give a true picture of your running ability, I've recently given up my gym membership and now know realise my runs outside are way off the mark from the TM. They are useful and good for a change - but don't be downhearted
you will see much better results running outside following your programme. (Not that I'm an expert, as never followed a RW plan, just started out running for a very short while and walking a while till I got my breath back)
Ady - q. right about running around in busy areas. I seem to get a kick start where ever there are pedestrians and queues of traffic, never shall I be seen to be er...walking past
Get a free burger after the run tonight - not that I feel hungry after a run, rather have a beer!
Take Care
xx
Thats my confession now - anyone else???????
TC
MRF
Ok, if we must do confessions lol......
ouzo (sp) isnt good for you! I thought i might like to try some of the local drink....its was soooo yummy (how was i to know it made you pithed), tasted innocent enough to me and i was assured its an innocent drink...well never again shall i smell it, let alone taste the stuff! I have become a light weight in the booze department and i wasnt at all well after 3 of these damn drinks
and to cap it all, my healthy eating went right out the window after 2 days, im sorry, i just couldnt resist lol. xx
Hi All
Just joined this thread and really look forward to hearing all your suggestions. I took up running at Christmas and really enjoying it, completed my first 10k in June did in 61mins pretty happy i'm but sure I could have done better.
Quick question when i go out for a run in the evening my legs are very heavy what causes this?
Viv
Hiya viv & welcome. Remember you may be using your legs all day so yes this may be a good warm up before running but it can tire them out. What i try to do i eat a banana half an hr before i go running to give my legs a quick burst of energy. I really am no expert but it seems to work for me. I also started running at christmas & did my first 10K last weekend. Just joined a club last night so hopefully they will pull & push me along to better my times.
Welcome back strump, bet you have a great tan you lucky thing. You will soon be back running & most likely with the good rest you will be even better
GG - you will get betterin time so don't worry. I will be honest with you, i don't understand all that technical numbers & jargon. I just go out & run & have never followed any set plans or anything, i just run as far as i can & add half a mile or so each week & this seems to work for me. Hope this helps.
Viv....must agree, stretching is so important (as i know only to well myself). By the way, a huge welcome!
Hiya Ady ....erm.....oh yes the tan is fab ta lol......id like to say im a golden goddess (yeah right), but i'll stick to im a tanned strump lol.
Have to say the rest did do some good, my physio was most impressed at the improvement in my calfs and i know i could tell the difference when i ran today (slow maybe, but much stronger).
Lovely to see you all xx
Strump - ah yes I remember a time years ago I tried some ouzo, 'tis best forgotton
Well done Plod on conquering the hill
your time is brilliant as well !!!!!
Agree - a banana and small drink of fruit juice before a run, or I get that heavy leg feeling/can't seem to get going feeling
Hey Ho!!!
Take Care
xxx
Evenin all! Went out with a couple of experienced runners from work tonight (both have done GNR and Blaydon race many times and are as thin as whippets)
We did a couple of miles but boy do they run so much faster than me - and I think they slowed down too! They managed to have a conversation all the way round whilst I could barely breathe! It was good/interesting to go out with different people - maybe I could treat the sessions I do with them as my speedwork?
Already said I would go out with them again on Monday!
Well I'd not run constantly for 30 mins at all before I did my first 10k race. I was always stopping and starting every few minutes and really didn't think I could do it. It is all in the mind though I think. When I arrived at the race, I met my cyber running partner for the first time and she was able to run 10k without stopping. I stuck with her and did get all the way around without stopping - that was 75 mins. I think that proves to me I could have done it all along - I just didn't believe I could.
So I'd say get a cyber 'pace maker' and meet up for a race
I'm a bit behind with the goings on in here sorry. Hope everyone is doing good. I've not run for 3 weeks because my back has been bad. I'm hoping to start again Sunday. I did get to chat about it today with running legend Dave Moorcroft, which was very cool. (enough with the name dropping now lol
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Morning all
OMG well done you lot, so many miles been run *i am not worthy*.....is it only me?, when i read about you all, i feel so proud of you.
I am working today, tonight, another double shift tomorrow and sunday lunch....oh god when will i be able to train? Ive got a race next sunday and im so worried i wont be up to it, to say im in a panic is an understatement (i know im walking almost non stop per shift, but its not the same is it).....oh help!
I will pop in between shifts tomorrow, you all take care xxxx
strump - don't worry. I know what it is like to try to fit in training when you are busy.
All you can do is your best. Remember you are running because you enjoy it. You will be fine in your race. Trust me.
At the end you will wonder why you were worrying.
You have your new tan to show off too
Thought id pop in between shifts (start again at 6pm). Thanks Grumpy, even you saying that has helped me alot. Do you recall this work im doing started off as me helping out on a single shift a few weeks back? lol, i must be mad doing so many shifts now, but the landlady says she wont let me go now lol.
Jeoff, your doing fab! As Grumpy says, dont over do it and stretch before you run. The weight is probably already coming off, i lost stones for with this running lark, slow but sure eh and not all runners are slim builds, i know im not!! Good luck.
See you all tomorrow and take care xxx
ps....i wore my watch on shift and clocked up just under 8 miles in walking (carrying heavy plates i might add lol, no wonder im knackered).
I have to admit I never stretch or warm up either - no horses to ride here
the only thing I usually do before or after are some sit ups to get the blood flowing a bit. So far I havent had any problems from not doing proper stretchs- but when I start out on a run I am very slow at the moment anyway and I guess I do slowly build up speed.
Any suggestions for good warm-ups/ warm downs (preferably non time consuming ones- I would like to retain some laziness about me!!!!!)
Mornin all!
Just thought I'd pop in and say hello - just letting my breakfast settle (mmmm museli) and going to mark some exam scripts then off for a morning run.
Hubby and friend still lounging in bed (not together obviously!) after being on the gin last night at the restaurant - I abstained and drove us home cos I knew how I wanted to run today - get me and how dedicated I am!
Kate you are a very good girl, go to the top of the class. I have just arrived at work, here til 5.30 tonight so no running today for me. My body is telling me it needs a rest so i will see how i am tomorrow but if not i will definately go out monday night. Well happy running guys & gals & i will keep popping in & out today in between shifts of boredom to see how you are all doing.
Well plans to go running this morning have gone awry as I started with a stomach upset - don't fancy an aggravated case of runners trots whilst out - might have to give it a miss until tomorrow
Everyone must be out running cause it is very quiet on here today
HEELLLLLLOOOOOOOO even got a big echo in the room