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I have recently re-taken up running after about 4 years off. To be honest, I was never a dedicated runner and only ran as part of other fitness regimes.
So now I'm really enjoying it (splints aside), but I am confused.
I was reading in RW about pace groups in the FLM. Particularly, I am confused about the run/walk group. I mean, I can see the benefit, but I thought the point was to run the distance.
I've also seen it for other races - is this a common technique?
So now I'm really enjoying it (splints aside), but I am confused.
I was reading in RW about pace groups in the FLM. Particularly, I am confused about the run/walk group. I mean, I can see the benefit, but I thought the point was to run the distance.
I've also seen it for other races - is this a common technique?
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here comes the whirlwind
I absolutely agree, I mean, if you're not going to finish in the top 50 or so, what's the point.
(Lights touch paper, withdraws to safe distance, don's safety goggles and awaits fireworks display).
EXCEPT......DebtMan go to this site:--
It’s Good to Walk
Those were the days!
Was anybody else surprised that the Flora 1000 mile challengers were...
WALKING!!!
I mean...
The majority of people who have done the marathon b4 that i know have said that u have to be a elite athelete to run the whole distance comfortably.
Personally, if I didn't think I could run the full distance then I wouldn't take part.
I have respect for those that don't do sub 4 hour marathons because over 4 hours is a long time on your feet whether you are running or walking so I certainly wouldn't knock these people.
All I ask is that re. FLM and other busy races that people place themselves in the realistic pens at the start and don't clog up the start for those that are running for a good time.
I'm legging it now cos I'm sure to have pissed on somebodys chips! LOL
Good luck to anyone doing the distance walk or run,your out there doing it your own way.
Nobody knows on their first whether they can actually finish one because of course they have never done the distance, but by following a training plan that is aimed at running all the way round will give you much confidence.
Good luck!
yes this is my first and i've followed the runners world programme religiously,but have been hampered by a hamstring injury over the last couple of weeks and have missed a few sessions.Even if i don't managed to run all the way i have achieved something as until i started training for flm i had never run further than half marathon.
I do get the point of interval training and have used it myself in the past.
But this is the first time I have heard of walking in the marathon as well as running. I certainly wasn't advocating that all entrants SHOULD run (rocks!!) and I didn't mean to offend (Sara), I was just wondering...
I wouldn't have considered that running 26 miles would have been a viable option for me, but I think the walk/run pace group next year might be a good stepping stone to a faster PB the year after and so on and so on.
What do you reckon?
I'm gonna try running it - my 20 milers have gone really well. I reckon energy gels are the key.
I also vaguely recall a relatively fast runner who tried it and only took about 5 minutes longer overall with the walking breaks as the running bits sped up.
I might have to ask for my internet access at work to be taken away from me....I spend more time on here than I do working!!
On a related issue, I am just wondering if it is sensible to try the run-walk programme on the day if I have spent the whole of the training trying to run (albeit in a slow, staggering fashion)...
I dont know whether to just run as far as I can and then walk sporadically, or actually plan in a certain number of walk breaks at set times.
Or maybe it doenst matter??
Hmmm....
I am intending to run 5mins/walk 1min on Sunday. I have run some of my longer runs using this formula, and you can slip into the rythmn quite easily, I don't think that you need to have trained at it. I think it's probably good to use a bit of discipline such as the run5/walk1 or you either find yourself running to far/ fast early on, or walking breaks get longer and longer!
Debtman you're right that you can't replenish glycogen stores from fat, what appears to happen with slower runners and run/walkers is that their bodies learn to use fat more readliy than 'fast' runners who are very dependent on 'glycogen' Slow runners do not hit the wall like the fast runners during long runs like a marathon. However, and I have personal experience of this, slow runners who've been on their feet for many hours get very tired!! but it's not the same as glycogen loss.
In fact, sod the luck - I'm getting there even if it's on my hands and knees - but that's another method altogether, and not one I've practised in training - wonder if I should do a few crawling sessions??? lol
Good Luck to you all.
(Beware sob story coming up)I have had so many negative comments from people who think I won't be able to do this, but I am going to show them that I can, running, walking, blood, sweat, tears etc etc. LOL
Sorry again, but I have a strong veiws. ;D
Don't forget you've got 32000 friends!! running with you as well as many more supporting as spectators!!!!