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Girlfriends also trying to talk me into trying yoga so ill see which works best and stick with that!
Shelzie,
I quite agree with Baz, as you say it is more of an ache and not a pull try a bit of ice, best method I found is the cheapest small bag of peas from your local supermarket, wrapped in a WET 'T' towel and placed on the muscle for about 20 mins, with light stretching and if its a little painful an Ibobrufen might help. followed by some easy sessions. Also make sure your shoes are of a good standard and there is still enough cushioning in them or if they are ok try some different insoles. You can put the peas back in your freezer for when you my need them again, write 'ICE PACK'on them as it is not very safe to eat them after they have been defrosted however many times.
Rich21,
I would increase your long runs by no more than 10-15% a time, doesn't sound much at the moment but is probably the best method, but the secret is to do it really slowly,some say around 1.5 to 2 mins a mile slower than your predicted marathon time it is time on the feet that is important not how fast you can run your session, as you are training your body to run a long way.You have only just started your training, don't get dispondent about your finishing time yet it is still early days, look at slotting in some easy speedwork sessions once a week and then increasing as you go along and remember its the quality that counts not the quantity, this will help to increase your overall mile time.
If you are determined to keep to a set time , then follow a schedule, however if you find you are struggling then drop back to the next one and maybe tweek it a bit to suit you and you may find yourself back on track sooner than you think.
Try this for a fundrising tip, if any of you are members of a gym try a gym challenge, a couple of teams against each other (maybe a works team v's your local gym)doing running,cycling and maybe rowing. have a set distance say Lands End to John 'o' Groats and the team to get the furthest in a set number of hours wins. Give everyone a sponsor form (ask them to raise as close to a £100 each) put the money into your pot and if you had 2 x teams of 10 there's your £2000, and all for a bit of fun. Used it in 2002 for NY and made £1400. Oh and don't forget the social bit afterwards. Will be doing it again this time.
Good Luck to you all, and remeber it is good to talk and not suffer in silence.
Only 15000+ more threads and we will be up with Mike Gratton Hard Schedules threads.
Cheers for the advice, im going to set my heart rate monitor to a slow pace and set the alarm so if im tempted to go too fast i get an annoying beep and slow down again!!. Is it 10-15% on distance or time or dont it matter?
Doing speed work as part of physio on weekly basis. They are correcting the flaws in running style that caused injury so hopefully that will pay off. They have been fantastic!
Hows everyones fund raising going? Ive made an ok start mainly thanks to work giving me a lump sum which is jolly nice of them
Its nice to know how other people are getting on. Also good that there are alot of you that are experienced runners, great help to newbies like myself, cheers
10-15% on distance, however I usually leave it to how I felt on the previous run, I usually add 1-1.5 up until 10 miles in total then add between 1.5-2 miles after that, but it all depends on how you feel and how the previous run went. The big word is 'Patience' easy to say it when the clock is ticking.
Fund raising is going so so at the moment, unfortunately there are a lot of people raising money for different things at work, so people tend to get a bit fed up when you come in with yet another sponsor form.
welcome to our new macmillan runners; nice to hear there are more of us about. my fundraising is a bit slow at the moment but it is payday at my work next friday, so my colleagues are probably bracing themselves for my email!
it is my first marathon. i was recommended a book called 'marathon running for mortals' by (RW columnist) John Bingham. Brilliant read; I am following his Run/Walk marathon schedule.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and good luck with your LSRs in this weather!
Finally feeling like im leaving injury behind me and can concentrate on the training now! Even kept motivated when it hammered it down at 5 miles! You can only get wet once i suppose!
Tweety, i got that book as well, its really good isnt it, got alot from it
Rich, well done with your long run. Did 8.5m too but had a constant battle with the wind as its mainly open fields where i live. Have you entered any races leading up to the marathon?
I picked up a copy of RW Performance Nutrition for runners at the weekend as i felt i needed to assess my eating habits whilst training. I suffer with stomach discomfort on my runs and i'm hoping this will help me find out where i'm going wrong and also advise what type of foods i should be eating. What do you eat pre-runs and during?
Hope everyone had a good run this weekend. I managed a steady 13 miles, which I was really chuffed with (including hopping over a few new hurdles in the shape of tress which had blown down). However, I found it a bit boring (especially as my wonderful ipod seems to run out of batteries after 15 minutes) and found keeping a steady pace very challenging - kept wanting to sprint off into the nearest pub! Has anyone got any suggestions or tips for keeping focused?
Shelzie - Well done on the run, horrible in the wind aint it Ive entered the silverstone half marathon on the 18th march (think thats the date) Thought it would help me keep focused on the training. Also want to experience a big race before the day so i know what to expect. Im in a cabin on a building site and its freezing today! Looking forward to run later to warm me up. I try and eat a few hours before, nothing heavy, in the morning a bowl of ceral and a smoothie, if after work, fruit but my diet is appaling so im not one to give advice!!!
Lame Duck - 13 miles, blimey well done. I read a great tip that instead of using energy gel eat a jelly baby every mile. This kept me motivated as I love jelly babys so was looking forward to next mile ticking over to eat another one!!
My pace was a bit faster than i wanted, was aiming for 11 min miles as but ended up doing 10.30 and felt like i was going slow. Had to keep reminding myself what shotsa said about being all about being on your feet not going fast
well done to everyone for their LSR at the weekend. i'm following a run/walk schedule and picked up to run3/walk1 yesterday and did really well, so am quite chuffed.
paid some money into lloyds for Macmillan today and am hoping for a few donations at the end of the week because it's payday at my work and everyone is getting an email.
anyone going to the Golden Bond training days on 3rd & 4th February? I'm going on the Saturday; hope to see some of you there!
im looking for a running buddy for the FLM!
Im a double leg amputee that is looking for a 4hour marathon time(ran New York Marathon in 4.09). I have ran 4 marathons(2 for Macmillian)NYC x2 Snowdonia and Two Oceans Cape Town SA and 1 Ultra Marathon.
Just need someone to talk to in the race and help with getting water from the busy water stations.
Can anybody help?
Richard Whitehead
website below and an article about my story
www.marathonchamp.com
www.inspiredtorun.co.uk/2006/06/12/believe/(feel free to comment on this story)
I am a first time marathoner - and have a whole range of emotions at the moment, fear probably being the strongest! I have done a half marathon before (and that was tough enough), but ended last year with a hamstring strain, so could only really start my training three weeks ago. I am just a plodder, and my aim is to get round and enjoy it as much as I can, so it will be good to share high and low points with you all!
I did an 8.5 miler yesterday, but am worried that I should be a bit further forward with my long runs, so trying not to overdo it too soon and get another injury.
I will be at the Flora day on 3rd February, so it would be great to meet up with some of you there.
Richard - Thats a fantasic effort. Just read your story and wish you all the best in your training. Hope you make your four hours target, alot faster than im going to finsh, personally be happy with 4hr 30 but think ill be slower than that on the day.
Deborah - I had the same, strained my hamstring and lost time at the beginning of programme, Think your wise taking it slowly, im up to 8.5 miles as well and thats the distance in my programme. If you read back along the thread theres some good advice about building up gradually and not overdoing things.
Thanks for the encouraging replies - 5 and a half would be great for me,which programme are you following Amanda? I already have a sort of hybrid Hal Higdon/Flora programme, because I am only running three times a week whilst I make sure my leg is OK, but I know I am going to have to up it soon! Good luck with the shoes - I have had a nightmare getting the right ones since they changed my favourite Sauconys so much with the updated version. I think I have cracked it today though,thanks to a lovely lady at Sweatshop who finally sorted out my freaky feet - if you have one near you I strongly recommend paying them a visit.
Three years ago I started with 11 min miles and found the second half hard, have learnt to take it easy at the start to save energy. It's easy to get carried away with the crowds in the marathon!
Am going to a specialist running store to get my shoes. I think I might overpronate, anyone know that means????
Debs - RW do loads of programmes from a programme that is geared up to get you round to under three hours (can but dream!) if your a subscriber there free. If your not they do three issues for a pound at the moment! Im trying to follow the 4.30 one.
If your still worried about your legs, go see a physio, thats what i did and never regreted it for a second, had some flaws in my running style which there ironing out and running stronger than ever. Can be expensive though, (can get reffered by doc though and claim on health insurance i think)
Amanda
I think pronating is all about the way your foot rolls on impact but im clueless about most things running related!!. Apparently feet rarely land straight and role one way or another, mine role inwards (over pronante?) so my trainers have support on the inside to correct this. Sweatshop are great or anywhere with a addidas footscan as it analysis your feet for you. Got a pair of Sauconys omni grids, so comftable!
Thick snow and ice here in London - not good for running at all!
Amanda - If you get on ok with Asics & overpronate, I would suggest the GT2000 series. I have been using these for years & never had a problem.
My training going very well this week. Did 14.7 on Sun, 9.5 Mon 3.8 last night & have 10 planned for tonight at the club. Then, just for a change of routine, I'm off to the toy fair in London tomorrow for a bit of a walk round.
What time you aiming for? I presume fast!
Mike
robbo and rich21, wow, you have done really well out of your respective companies. i work for the NHS, so there is no chance of me getting something similar......
although today is payday where i work, so i am off to send round a mass email. will update you all with a (hopefully high) total later on.
i have mislaid (amongst all the FLM stuff i have) the instructions and programme for the GB training day on Saturday 3rd February. Would someone be generous enough to email me and then i can email you back with my contact details so you can send me a copy?
ta muchly.
I deferred due injury last year, so am in FLM 2007 and running for Macmillan. Looking forward to seeing you all at the start (and maybe the reception at the end) Never know, might even make the pasta party too.
5th London for me and 5th time with Macmillan.
Hi AlexP, good to see you again.
ATO - Welcome to the gang, it's my 4th London, all for Macmillan too. I'm certainly hoping to be at the pasta party, it's a great chance to meet the other runners before we are all exhausted the next day.