You guys and your distances - fair play!
I went to get a 'Gait test' today. A few tests uncovered that I have too much supination in both feet and that in turn is affecting both calf muscles (tore one last year, other one mega tight and sore after 25 days running in Jan).
Tried on some new runners and ended up getting a pair of Saucony Guide 18s. Never paid £130 for a pair of trainers before (although £20 of that was the test) but they felt mega comfy and I can't wait to get out in them.
Here's me with a goal of running a 10 miler this year and you lot are knocking out 29kms! Kudos.
Yes I've been seeing your runs on Strava, that was a good one. What time are you hoping for at London?Been picking up the mileage recently ahead of the London Marathon (106km, 82km, 95.7km totals for the last 3 weeks). Last week's hard session was a warm up followed by 5x 1.6km (2:15 rest), a 6.4km block and a cool down. Then did a 10km tempo at the weekend in 38:53.
Hit the first 4 reps in just under 5:30 and the final rep in 5:32.
Then completed the 6.4km block in just under 26mins.
In total did a half marathon (21.1km) in 1:27:12 including the warm up and cool down.
Have another similar session planned tomorrow, albeit planning to do two blocks at the end rather than one to increase the mileage. Started to test the gels out on my longer runs too. It's all in
Where are you?23.00 at Parkrun this weekend.
Unfortunately they didn't bunch us up at the start so I had no chance to get near the front. That cost me a good 40 seconds and a PB.
Definitely on form now though and looking to see if I can get sub 21 this year. I think I probably need to lose 80seconds off what I'm capable of on my regular tough course.
If anyone can recommend a fast flat local Parkrun then I'll give it a shot in spring.
Hoping for sub 3, so 4:15/km. I did a 30km the other week at 4:10/km average (albeit I had breaks totalling about 9 mins to check google maps as was running in an unfamiliar area. It was pissing down with rain and was dark too, so that didn’t help). Was really starting to feel it at the end though and think the pace was about to drop fairly soon, so going with 4:15/km, but hoping with a few more solid weeks that I might be able to progress. First marathon for me though, so will take sub 3.Yes I've been seeing your runs on Strava, that was a good one. What time are you hoping for at London?
I also am training for an April marathon and have been upping the mileage and intensity recently.
Did a 17 mile long run Saturday alternating between easy miles around 8.15 per mile and tempo miles around 6.50. 2 hours 10 minutes in total.
Nice one, and good luckHoping for sub 3, so 4:15/km. I did a 30km the other week at 4:10/km average (albeit I had breaks totalling about 9 mins to check google maps as was running in an unfamiliar area. It was pissing down with rain and was dark too, so that didn’t help). Was really starting to feel it at the end though and think the pace was about to drop fairly soon, so going with 4:15/km, but hoping with a few more solid weeks that I might be able to progress. First marathon for me though, so will take sub 3.
Which marathon are you running?
Best of luck!Nice one, and good luck
I'm running Newport marathon in Wales. Also aiming for sub 3
Cheers! I have a 20 mile race in March. I did it last year in 2.17 which was just under sub 3 marathon pace. I think if I can get near 2.15 in it this year then it will give me a big confidence boost for a sub 3Best of luck!
Cov mateWhere are you?
I've only done Cov parkrun and Bedworth parkrun round there so not sure of other local fast ones. Holbrooks maybe, though don't know if that's on grass or tarmacCov mate
When the weather is better try Kingsbury Water Park Parkrun.23.00 at Parkrun this weekend.
Unfortunately they didn't bunch us up at the start so I had no chance to get near the front. That cost me a good 40 seconds and a PB.
Definitely on form now though and looking to see if I can get sub 21 this year. I think I probably need to lose 80seconds off what I'm capable of on my regular tough course.
If anyone can recommend a fast flat local Parkrun then I'll give it a shot in spring.
23.00 at Parkrun this weekend.
Unfortunately they didn't bunch us up at the start so I had no chance to get near the front. That cost me a good 40 seconds and a PB.
Definitely on form now though and looking to see if I can get sub 21 this year. I think I probably need to lose 80seconds off what I'm capable of on my regular tough course.
If anyone can recommend a fast flat local Parkrun then I'll give it a shot in spring.
Holbrooks is slow, its on grassI've only done Cov parkrun and Bedworth parkrun round there so not sure of other local fast ones. Holbrooks maybe, though don't know if that's on grass or tarmac
On that list Walsall appears to be fast, if ive interpreted it correctlyDepends what you call local, but Northampton is a fast one.
39th fastest in the country in fact:
What Are The Fastest and Slowest parkruns In The UK?
Here are 835 UK parkruns ranked from fastest to slowest. Where is the fastest parkrun in the UK? What’s the hardest parkrun in the UK?therunningchannel.com
Its not easy coming down nearing the end of cov half to be fair.Did a steady 3 mile run after work yesterday, didn't realise how steep Barker Butts lane is
Been picking up the mileage recently ahead of the London Marathon (106km, 82km, 95.7km totals for the last 3 weeks). Last week's hard session was a warm up followed by 5x 1.6km (2:15 rest), a 6.4km block and a cool down. Then did a 10km tempo at the weekend in 38:53.
Hit the first 4 reps in just under 5:30 and the final rep in 5:32.
Then completed the 6.4km block in just under 26mins.
In total did a half marathon (21.1km) in 1:27:12 including the warm up and cool down.
Have another similar session planned tomorrow, albeit planning to do two blocks at the end rather than one to increase the mileage. Started to test the gels out on my longer runs too. It's all in the preparation...
Running my 7th marathon in April - London.
I really should know the score by now but I really don’t! I don’t follow a plan and diet wise it’s really tricky when my weeks are so varied. I also refuse to give up beer.
Did 40 miles this week, which I’ll now aim to consistently hit until early April when I’ll taper.
Got plans to run a few this year, if I ever get round to sorting them!
Those are solid mile reps.
I've been doing 7 in around 5:40 - 5:45, with 2mins rest, although if i do 3 to 5 i can average around 5:30 or perhaps a little below on a good day.
Not doing a 4 mile block straight after though.
Its very different, but i'd imagine with those times you'd be capable of getting nearer to 2:50 in the marathon on a good day.... i even think a 4:00/km average would be achievable which is 2:48:30
Obviously you've got to do the miles in preparation at marathon pace, so a hint of caution is probably wise.
Depends on whether your only aim is to get around and finish.
I lived like a monk for about six months prior to my first marathon, putting off social occasions etc and stuck rigidly to my training plan.
Looking back now, I wouldn`t do it again.
Depends on whether your only aim is to get around and finish.
I lived like a monk for about six months prior to my first marathon, putting off social occasions etc and stuck rigidly to my training plan.
Looking back now, I wouldn`t do it again.
No. Somehow I've made it into my fifties without ever having an injury from sportsHas anyone experienced tailbone-like pain from running? I've been suffering from it for a few months now to the extend that it's starting to hurt just sitting down. It's no longer the tailbone feeling bruised (I didn't fall over or bang it) but the surrounding area. I feel a physio every couple of weeks but been trying to avoid having to have some kind of massage of that area.
No. Somehow I've made it into my fifties without ever having an injury from sports
Has anyone experienced tailbone-like pain from running? I've been suffering from it for a few months now to the extend that it's starting to hurt just sitting down. It's no longer the tailbone feeling bruised (I didn't fall over or bang it) but the surrounding area. I feel a physio every couple of weeks but been trying to avoid having to have some kind of massage of that area.
Thanks, managed to keep an even pace rather than my usual of bombing off then paying for it laterNice one, really good time.
Nice. Brighton will be a good oneDoing Brighton half on the 1st March and will then take a week off before Marathon training for November.
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