Maggie i thought our 10k's are on the same day although in different places Don't worry too much its good to rest well better not to run when we get these niggles better in the long run Don't do a ceplak I'm sure you'll be fine on the day.
Gemini, the macmillian predicted running times are shown on a web site about running and different times for different distances etc. I did have the website address, but since I had a new hard disc, I have lost it. I have tried to guess at it unsucessfully, so you will have to wait for Spud to report back. Of course it is only a rought guide, becasue we are all different, however, I found it quite interesting at the time of looking myself.
Ceal, I am still doing it but the classes have stopped for the holidays. They will be starting again next week.
Gemini, the address is www.mcmillanrunning.com you go to calculator and then you type your time for any set distance. It predicts your time for any others and your pace. Example: you did 20 minutes for 5k. You type the time in the right place and the calculator gives your times for all the races ( 4k, 10, 15, 1/2M, marathon...) It is a very useful tool.
JJ, sounds hopeful, execution suspended. I do not find the article that you have referred to re age and running, unless it was in last months. I received new one today, which I presume is September edition.
There is an article on injuries and recovery and certainly it is suggested for anybody that to jog in a deep pool is very beneficial cardiovascularly I had been thinking of adding the blobby cycle to my x-training. Trouble is I LOVE running as I know that you do too. BUT if it keep us running for longer we have to think about it. Did he speak from experience of other clients who had followed such a regime, or was it from what he ascertains to be a good idea. Can you ask him next time please from me!!!!!!
Pam. You can run sub-4 hrs.30 marathons easily on 4 runs a week, including a few 1/2ms in close order (fortnightly) and one long run of 18 miles. For marathons the 4 days have to be good quality workouts though. I did my first marathon on that schedule and did 4hrs 11.
Of course you can do extra days. You're resting and relaxing (hopefully) so you can cope with more. Just keep the extra runs nice and easy. A new environment also makes it interesting and therefore easier. JJ
Pam. The one thing you must remember is that all these training 'facts' and articles are huge generalisations to suit Mr/Mrs Average who doesn't actually exist because we are all different. It's sensible to take notice of them but don't worry if you step outside the boundaries. Use them as a guide but adjust schedules to suit you. The test is: do you feel that you are enjoying yourself, making progress and not feeling permanently tired and sore? If you are comfortable then you can only benefit from a bit extra once in a while.
Don't make it a permanent feature though without building up to it slowly and steadily. JJ
DDP. The mail's on my work machine and at the moment I can't access it properly from home (strange 'cos it's not normally a problem). I'll check it in the morning. JJ
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Don't worry too much its good to rest well better not to run when we get these niggles better in the long run
Don't do a ceplak
I'm sure you'll be fine on the day.
I walked 5 miles yesterday, so maybe not a good idea to try running today. I'm gonna rest for a couple of days and see how I go on Thursday
JJ I need help with me training - again - its not been right since I had the calf problems about a fortnight ago
I have just ridden EBF - he is getting very frisky, I only just stayed aboard.
Sorry you had an awful run DDP. I'm sure JJ will be able to help.
Bullfinch
BF did you ride while you were away or aws this first time back in saddle?
JJ Hope you are ok.
I didn't ride while on holiday but I did ride EBF last evening and he was really calm and lovely to sit on. Today was totally different.
I ain't giving him back yet though Ceal.
Bullfinch
Ceal, I am still doing it but the classes have stopped for the holidays. They will be starting again next week.
Gemini, the address is www.mcmillanrunning.com you go to calculator and then you type your time for any set distance. It predicts your time for any others and your pace. Example: you did 20 minutes for 5k. You type the time in the right place and the calculator gives your times for all the races ( 4k, 10, 15, 1/2M, marathon...) It is a very useful tool.
JJ, best of luck for your knee.XXXXXXXXXX
Hi Maggie and Bullfinch
JJ what news on the knee.
Bullfinch
There is an article on injuries and recovery and certainly it is suggested for anybody that to jog in a deep pool is very beneficial cardiovascularly I had been thinking of adding the blobby cycle to my x-training. Trouble is I LOVE running as I know that you do too. BUT if it keep us running for longer we have to think about it. Did he speak from experience of other clients who had followed such a regime, or was it from what he ascertains to be a good idea. Can you ask him next time please from me!!!!!!
just take care of yourself
Spud thanxs for website interesting reading will have a proper look later
See RW page47. top right-hand side. No 4.
JJ
QUESTION
If you are on holiday is it safe to run an extra day or two
You can run sub-4 hrs.30 marathons easily on 4 runs a week, including a few 1/2ms in close order (fortnightly) and one long run of 18 miles. For marathons the 4 days have to be good quality workouts though. I did my first marathon on that schedule and did 4hrs 11.
Of course you can do extra days. You're resting and relaxing (hopefully) so you can cope with more. Just keep the extra runs nice and easy. A new environment also makes it interesting and therefore easier.
JJ
my achilles niggle continues
Ok
i did 4 traedy miles, atrenating faster and slower speeds
ran for 41 minutes
44.30 for the 4 miles
The one thing you must remember is that all these training 'facts' and articles are huge generalisations to suit Mr/Mrs Average who doesn't actually exist because we are all different. It's sensible to take notice of them but don't worry if you step outside the boundaries. Use them as a guide but adjust schedules to suit you. The test is: do you feel that you are enjoying yourself, making progress and not feeling permanently tired and sore? If you are comfortable then you can only benefit from a bit extra once in a while.
Don't make it a permanent feature though without building up to it slowly and steadily.
JJ
Be careful with the achilles tendon. It takes a long time to heal if you damage it badly.
Have a hug swap.
JJ
Woke up like it:(((
had the niggle for months, its the psychological one that hurts if i think about long runs
The mail's on my work machine and at the moment I can't access it properly from home (strange 'cos it's not normally a problem). I'll check it in the morning.
JJ
I think I may be answering my own questions tho, inevitably I 'spose we all really know the answer, just need it confirmed