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Good morning guys.
:( A bad fall while out working last Wednesday has put a temporary stop to my training plan. However, I'm still keeping fit by attending the gym for light workouts until I am able to continue running. I fell onto a sharp step badly bruising my back. Nothing was broken but it has been agonisingly painful. Now I just have to give myself time to heal before commencing my full routine. My next run will be over 9 miles. Watch this space, ta. :) |
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Hope your feeling better.
Are you back out on the roads? Snow in Sheffield... |
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Hello guys. I'm back running again, at last. On Xmas Eve I ran 4.3 miles at the gym on the treadmill. Would have loved to run outside but it was too dangerous with all the ice in the park. I wanted to run 9 miles, but at the 4 mile mark my back was hurting & I decided to leave it there. It's not a bad effort for the first run after my fall. Depending on the weather, my next run will be over a longer distance inside or out. Today I walked 8 miles from my Brothers' in Deepcar to my home. Tomorrow I'll visit the gym for more cardio & weights. Happy New Year guys. All the very best for 2010. |
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:) Hi guys. My very first 9 mile distance today, run at the gym on the treadmill with the outdoor icy conditions. My time was on the high side - 1.38.14 at a steady pace of 9kph. I'll get a better idea of my real time when I run outdoors.
Yet another PB achieved - my first ever run over 9 miles. Feels so good, so it does. B-) Next run in 4 days, inside or out, depending on weather. :) |
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Ran my final run of the year today. A 10k distance on the treadmill at the gym (6 miles). I'm happy with 15 miles in 4 days only 3 weeks after my bad injury. In the New Year I'll be continuing building my stamina in time for the full 13 mile half marathon distance in April.
A very happy & prosperous New Year to everyone on the forum. I hope all your dreams become reality in 2010. Steve. :) |
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My 62nd training run, the first of the new year, was run on the treadmill at the gym, due to heavy overnight snow again. My intended distance of 9 miles was reduced to 7 - the gym closed due to lack of attendance in the bad weather! So I couldn't run outside or in today! ;)
Still, I did manage a decent run of 7 miles, in a time of 1.06 before my machine was switched off. Finished off my abs session at home. B-) Next run in 4/5 days. Outside or in, depending on the white stuff. :) Much laters ta. :D |
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Ran my 63rd training run today. 9 miles, again on the gym treadmill. Conditions for running outdoors just now are impossible. My time of 1.36.35 was almost 2 minutes quicker than my first run at this distance. I really hope I can run over 9 miles outdoors before I move up to the 10 mile mark later this month. It will give me a better idea of my progress than on the artificial conditions in the gym.
Next run early next week. Take care guys. :) |
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Ran my 64th training run today & had to estimate my time and distance. The treadmill I was using was faulty & kept cutting out. However, I ran for about 1hour 20 minutes, so I estimated the distance to be 7 -8 miles.
Next run will be on Saturday. Hope the conditions will allow me to run outside as my last outdoor run was on 30th Nov, last year. :0 See you later guys. :) |
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im doing the same marathon steve i did plenty of running last year , was doing 3 6 mile runs a week in around 50 mins however not run since end of nov and thought if i entered somethign like this id have no choice but to train, now ive got a 12 week programme but after reasing your thread what are u doing going up a mile a week ?(have only scanned through your thread in case youve said what u are doing and that question makes me look stupid lol )
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Thanks for your message Sten. Training is different for each individual & personally, I'm in completely unchartered territory. I'm putting in lots of training runs to achieve the required stamina, but I'm noticing I'm needing a good 4 or 5 days rest between runs at the longer distances now. This is my first ever marathon. My goal after the Sheffield event is to train all the rest of this year for a full marathon next year.
At my age I'll come to a point where I can't improve anymore - at the moment I'm still improving and stamina is increasing with each run. Good luck with the training Sten, and in the event too. :) |
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yeah mate you too i know it probably sounbds nieve but id really really like to do it in under 2 hours but im like you this is new territory for me , i was just worried when i read your thread at how much training you'd done compared to what ill be doing i got what seems a good programme but its a gradual build up over 12 weeks and as its not for 14/15 weeks yet ive just started easing myself in, did my first run today, 3 miles although in this ice it was more like 6 lol anyway good luck yourself !!
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Ran my 3rd 9 mile distance this morning, again on the treadmill at the gym. Conditions outdoors are improving, so I'm hopeful that next week when I move up to the 10 mile mark, I'll be able to get in the park again. My time today was 1.36.48, my 2nd best time over the distance.
My next run will be on Wednesday. Bye for now. :) |
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Ran my very first 10 mile distance on the treadmill at the gym this morning. My time was 1.46.00 exactly. I'm on track to run the 13 mile half marathon distance in under 2 hours, which was my main goal when I started this challenge way back in June last year. B-)
Bring it on I say. Ta. :D |
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Running my first 10 mile distance outdoors this morning. The first time in the park since November 30th. :0
Can't wait to feel the tarmac under my feet, ta. ;) Update & self-praise up laters, around lunch-time. :D |
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Well done Stevenage. A b loody good effort. Keep it up. I did the Great South Run (10 miles) back in October, clocked 1 hr 29 mins 45 secs. Was well chuffed with that as a first effort at that distance. Will do a half marathon at some point this year
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Why thank you Graham. A little disappointed today. This was the first time I've failed to run my intended distance. After 2 laps (3 miles) I had to stop. Legs and arms were aching. Maybe it was the absence of 8 weeks from outdoor running on the hard surface? I'm not sure.
From now until race day I'm going to run every 4 days, depending on the distance managed after each run. I'm also going to do lots of interval training, both inside & outdoor work, to build speed and stamina into my programme. Next run will be on Wednesday morning. :) |
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Well done on running The Great South Run, btw Graham. Congratulations. :)
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from what ive read youve been training all wrong steve. Could be a reason for your aches and pains.
Dont go out and run flat out in every run. Run most of the time at a comfortable pace - about 75% of your intended pace for the race. That way you will build stamina and not get injured. You will also burn more fat at a comfortable pace than you will flat out. Try to go out and run for a set amount of time rather than worrying about the distance too. |
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Dont beat yourself up about aborting a run Steve. Ive done it, im sure most people have. I did it the other day in fact when just a mile into the run, three runners went past me like express trains. It mentally crushed me, even tho they were undoubtedly decent club runners and I had no need or right to compare myself to them. Sometimes your body just doesnt want to be out pounding the pavement, other times it's a mental issue and the demons get the better of you. Perhaps you need to lower your goals for a couple of weeks now you can run outside again. There is a big difference from the nice flat comfortable cushioned treadmill to running outside on hard undulating pavements/paths and the cold air will also affect your body. Why not do three or four four-milers to get your confidence back, then slip in a 6 or 7 miler. You'll soon be back on target
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Many thanks for the informative post Graham. It's great to get feedback from guys who are runners too - makes you feel you're not the only one with the problems. That's my problem Graham, being a competitive animal, I think I should always be improving. I was really down following yesterdays run, but then when I think of the progress I've made in the last 6 months, it puts it into perspective.
I'll take your advice and run shorter distances to get my confidence back. Cheers fellah. :) |
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:) Good morning guys. Back in that park again this morning, but no distance target set today. Just going to run for as long as I can. Going to incorporate interval training during the run at various speeds to increase stamina.
The main thing is I'm going to enjoy the experience. Setting a distance target in the past has put pressure on me & if I fail to achieve it I get downhearted. At last I've got the message Usaidit, Graham & others. No more stop-watching & distance targets. Thanks fellas. ;) Update around lunchtime. :D |
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Again, I only managed 3 miles (2 laps round Concord Park) although the time was almost 40 seconds quicker than Mondays run. Next run will be on Saturday morning.
Apart from the long absence from running outside, I think I have underestimated how much of a toll the fall had on me in December. It was over 2 weeks before I could run and I have only just been able to do the sit-ups in the gym this week - 6 weeks since the injury to my back. There's plenty of time from now to the big day to prepare. I'm confident in my ability to reach the required fitness levels. Next post around Saturday lunchtime. :) |
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Just back after my 69th training run. Again I only managed 3 miles in the very cold conditions of Concord Park. After 2 full circuits there was nothing left in the tank again. :0
I have to look for positives from the 3 runs back outside this week. Todays was the quickest of the 3 - 25 seconds quicker than Wednesdays run & almost a minute faster than Monday. :) All in all, that's 9 miles run in the week and hopefully conditions will be warmer next week (the extreme cold really does have an effect on the body). My next run is planned for Wednesday. Laters guys, ta. :D |
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keep up the good work pal im sticking to my training programme and its all coming on well just wanted a bit of advice about drinks, gel etc whilst running, ive been reading once your going over 45 mins u need to start refuellling and been reading about various isotonic drinks and gels, personally i hate drinking on the run as it takes ages to go down and puts me off regulating my breathing but obviously im gonnna need some and next week im gonna be running 75 mins for teh first time so any advice on drinks or gels or glucose bars ???
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Gels are fantastic (not in taste but effect!). Try after 60 mins then every 1/2 hour thereafter but remember they take about 20 mins to kick. Don't expect miracles and don't bother taking them near the end of an event if you want them to increase your stamina.
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Agreed Pythagoras. I use Lucozade Sport Carbohydrate Energy gel and they are a must if you are running for beyond and hour. They are 99p a pop from Boots so not cheap but they really help.
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Just back from my 70th training run. Much better today. Completed 4 full circuits of the park (6.75 miles) in 1.03.14. Sheer persistence and determination got me through the disappointing mental barrier of my last 3 runs. I'm now approaching the fitness level I reached before my injury in December now that my legs are adjusting to the harder outdoor surface.
Next run will be on Wednesday morning. Thanks for the very informative and encouraging posts guys. It's great to have feedback from you fellahs on here. Keep 'em coming please? :) |
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Ran my 71st training run this morning, deciding to run indoors with conditions being very icy outside. Had a 45 minute run at 9kph, covering 4.5 miles. Hopefully, conditions will be good for a 10 mile + run in the park on Sunday. :)
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Had a 5.5 mile trundle 2day, with a nice 2 mile stretch through the woods. Bllody freezing tho - glad i had my Ron Hill tights on
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Are you training for a specific race Graham?
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Ive entered the Great North Run next September but will try and do a cupla 10k races and a half-marathon before then. I'm struggling with a chest infection that just won't go away at the moment which means i'm only running once a week. Off to the hospital next week for a chest x-ray
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Just back from a great 10 mile run in the park this morning, in a time of 1.36.07. Felt really good throughout & am now back to my fitness levels before my fall in December. Very pleased with my stamina too. All the gym work is beginning to pay off. Next run planned for Wednesday. :)
Good luck with The Great North Run Graham. I'm sure you'll be well prepared for it with all the training you're doing. |
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not posted for a bit bob but ive stuck top my training program now and im into my 4th week did my first biggish run last sun, 8.25 miles and did it in 1hr 15 so was pleased with that however since then ive been out and done 5 mile twice this week and ive been aching for the first time since ive started training , due to do 8.25 again sunday so im hoping it clears up and going to that sports shop in bradford next week to get fitted properly for some running shoes so that might clear it up too , anyway keep going pal
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:) Hi guys. Sorry I've not been posting of late - I picked up an internet virus on my computer, so I'm typing this from the computer in my local library!!!
Since I last posted, the ice & snow has returned to Sheffield which unfortunately meant more training runs in the gym. I've run 2 10k distances but hope my next run outdoors to be 11 miles when conditions are better. Apart from the weather I couldn't be more happier with my training. I'm back to the fitness levels I reached before my fall and looking forward to completing the full 13 mile distances in the next few weeks before the big day in April. I'm also looking to run in a few local races before the half marathon, just to get me used to running as a competitor. Thanks for the posts Graham & Sven. Well done on your runs. Sven mate, your body will tell you if you're overdoing things. Just keep your training well within what you're capable of. Personally, I'm just having 2 runs a week now - a long run at the weekend & a smaller intermediate one in mid-week until the race in April. I've put in all the hard work now. Just need to keep injury-free until the big day. Keep going fellahs & keep posting. It's great to hear of other runners and how they prepare their training. Good luck. :D |
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Sorry for mis-spelling your name Sten.
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Why do you only run twice a week? If you're struggling to recover from your longer runs just do more shorter ones.
It'll be much better for you to run 5 miles five times week than it will be to run 11 miles once a week and spend the rest of the week doing nothing. I know you're aiming to run 13 miles but for a single effort that's more than do-able even if you don't consider yourself a runner. The shorter runs will also enable you to run at a quicker pace. Don't mean to sound negative, am merely wondering! :) |
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:) Hi guys. Ran a 6.7 intermediate distance today around Concord Park. It was good to get outdoors again following the return of the horrendous weather we've had since December. I reckon I lost a month of my training since my injury - 2 weeks when I couldn't run & a further 2 weeks with snow & ice on the ground. :0
However, things are looking good now. Next Sunday I run my first competitive road race; a 9 mile run near Doncaster called 'The Norton 9'. I'm hoping to run 2 more races before the half marathon in April. Probably a 10k & a smaller intermediate distance to get me used to running as a competitor with other runners in a racing environment. After that I should be ready for the big day. :D Grandpa Chook fellah - I understand your drift, but I don't really have the time to run 5 times a week. I do volunteering and other committments in the week, so running twice in 7 days is really all I can fit in, plus I get a good 3 or 4 full days to recover between runs which I find beneficial - I am 54 years of age you know matey? ;) Thanks for your input though. I welcome all manner of feedback. I prefer it to be positive, but negative will get the treatment it deserves. :) Btw guys, anyone who wishes to sponsor me can do so by visiting my just giving page. The link is on this thread. All donations will be greatfully received by yours truly. Next run will be mid-week, a smaller run before my 9 miler next Sunday. Laters, thanks, take care & welcome. :p |
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Hehe, sorry if it came across as negative. I think it's just that I see so many people training for the marathon by doing a 2.5 hour run on Sunday and nothing for the rest of the week. This is so much harder on the body and a lot less beneficial fitness wise than doing more shorter runs.
I can understand your reasoning though, good luck with your race! :) |