hi
i have recently started running been running now for about the past month or so and have been reading this site for the last week or so and find it very helpful.
im just after some opinions on ho well im doing, i began running about 3-4 miles a day and still do that generally in about 25 minutes sometime i do a slighly longer run about 5 miles but im quite pleased with my progress today i ran around 7-8 miles in about 50 minutes thats about 8 minutes per mile im pleased with this, do you think this is ok for a beginner im looking to run a half marathon in october and am ultimatley training for the london marathon.
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I think you're doing very well to be running 8 min miles after only a month and for 7-8 miles. It sounds as if you've come into the sport with a very good level of fitness. Did/do you do other sports? I don't think you'll have a problem running a half marathon.
My only advice would be not to build up too fast as you wouldn't want to pick up an overuse injury, which is quite common when new to running.
Keep up the good work and happy running!
SY3
i think i will start having a rest day each week, i have some nike trainers havent invested in anything expensive really as im quite new to running but i will eventually buy some new trainers, how much are the asics gt2070s
Alex
Sounds like you're doing really well but as the others have already said, make sure you rest at least one day per week.
Before investing in a new pair of trainers, get yourself down to a 'proper' running shop where you should be given good advice on which are the best shoes for you depending on your running style. What is good for one person may cripple another.
Happy running
Murf
PS. 8 minutes per mile would be around 56 minutes for 7 miles or 64 minutes for 8 miles
Jon
Also be sure to vary your running, some fast shorter distances, some slower longer, some hill sessions, some easy runs, fartlek etc.
Good luck.
We are always glad to meet someone who has seen the light, and come to join our merry band.
What half marathon are you thinking of doing in October?
Jon - what's the Kayano like? Never tried it...
Welcome to the madhouse.
SY3 -- When I started (about a month ago) I bought the latest (gel I think) Asics GT 2070s and they cost me £79.99. Excellent pair of shoes though - haven't half solved my shinsplints problem that I had
SY3
I used to buy the Asics 2000 series but now buy Kayanos.
In terms of support they are pretty similar but because they have forefoot gel I find they are more cushioned. If you are 15 stone like me it is worth investing, and you can get 2 pairs of last years model from On the Run I think for £140.
Excellent value.