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Post by StokieNath on Feb 19, 2017 19:10:33 GMT
To be honest no I havent. But I played rugby competitively for 16 years. The inclines im finding are hard You're not starting from complete scratch which is good. Inclines are a bitch. They are mate. Bamby street and Heathcote street im finding the most challenging.
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Post by Timmypotter on Feb 19, 2017 21:13:13 GMT
Wrexham half today. 1:22:39 - pretty happy with that. 4 mins off my pb so the marathon training is definitely paying off, and sub 3 at London could be on the cards if everything goes well.
Re. the couch to 5k, just keep going. Do another week of 90 walking 90 running if that's easier. The most important thing is to stay motivated. Once your motivation is gone then you've lost, and to keep your motivation your goals have to feel achievable. It doesn't have to feel hard for you to improve - you'll improve naturally if you just keep getting out and chipping away. The key is to increase your time running very gradually. Maybe try 100 seconds running 90 walking next time out.
Re. breathing, just suck air in through any orifice you can.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 8:21:51 GMT
I've been doing 5k every other day and 10k on Sundays since last Feb Been struggling with my knees since mid November My last run was 5k at the beginning of January
Went to a great physio who immediately noticed my IT band had gone due to my hip being out of line
Had very painful acupuncture a couple of times all down my IT band
Plenty of glute exercises
And a manipulation of my hip that made me feel like I was having my legs torn off
Finally feel like I'm on the road to recovery
Loads of work on cross trainer and glute exercise
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Post by salopstick on Feb 20, 2017 8:44:34 GMT
I've been doing 5k every other day and 10k on Sundays since last Feb Been struggling with my knees since mid November My last run was 5k at the beginning of January Went to a great physio who immediately noticed my A band had gone due to my hip being out of line Had very painful acupuncture a couple of times all down my A band Plenty of glute exercises And a manipulation of my hip that made me feel like I was having my legs torn off Finally feel like I'm on the road to recovery Loads of work on cross trainer and glute exercise Time for plan B band
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Post by felonious on Feb 20, 2017 8:46:43 GMT
90 seconds of running to three minutes is a fair jump so perhaps that's why you're finding it difficult. I can only say it will get easier so persevere. However if it's going to make you stop then repeat the earlier week or run for two to two and a half minutes then get back on to week three.
Nine weeks is doable but it's also a tight schedule. Would it matter if you got there in 12 weeks?
Yeah im in no rush just looking to get back into shape. Any tips on stiches and breathing when doing inclines? As regards stitch don't eat too close to a run. Breathing, well what Timmypotter says although it will get easier.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 8:56:30 GMT
I've been doing 5k every other day and 10k on Sundays since last Feb Been struggling with my knees since mid November My last run was 5k at the beginning of January Went to a great physio who immediately noticed my A band had gone due to my hip being out of line Had very painful acupuncture a couple of times all down my A band Plenty of glute exercises And a manipulation of my hip that made me feel like I was having my legs torn off Finally feel like I'm on the road to recovery Loads of work on cross trainer and glute exercise Time for plan B band Aren't you supposed to be busy right now?
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Post by Northy on Feb 20, 2017 9:25:30 GMT
I've been doing 5k every other day and 10k on Sundays since last Feb Been struggling with my knees since mid November My last run was 5k at the beginning of January Went to a great physio who immediately noticed my A band had gone due to my hip being out of line Had very painful acupuncture a couple of times all down my A band Plenty of glute exercises And a manipulation of my hip that made me feel like I was having my legs torn off Finally feel like I'm on the road to recovery Loads of work on cross trainer and glute exercise what's the A band, is it also called the IT band ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2017 9:43:59 GMT
I've been doing 5k every other day and 10k on Sundays since last Feb Been struggling with my knees since mid November My last run was 5k at the beginning of January Went to a great physio who immediately noticed my A band had gone due to my hip being out of line Had very painful acupuncture a couple of times all down my A band Plenty of glute exercises And a manipulation of my hip that made me feel like I was having my legs torn off Finally feel like I'm on the road to recovery Loads of work on cross trainer and glute exercise what's the A band, is it also called the IT band ? Yes mate It's my fucking phone I must start reading what I write
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Post by StokieNath on Feb 20, 2017 14:09:27 GMT
Thanks for the tips lads. Had a much better run today and I felt really good. Ive decided to do 90 secs running then 2 mins walking. Im going to do this for a week. Ive also found that if I take smaller steps when running uphill I not only get up them without stopping but I get up them quicker also which Ive found is strange but it works for me
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Post by Timmypotter on Feb 20, 2017 15:33:37 GMT
Thanks for the tips lads. Ive also found that if I take smaller steps when running uphill I not only get up them without stopping but I get up them quicker also which Ive found is strange but it works for me That's exactly what you should be doing uphill - good work. I do a quite a bit of fell running, and the trick is to keep your intensity the same going up hill as it is when you're on the flat. In practice this means shorter strides and running a lot slower, but it does have the benefit of not having to stop all the time cos you're too knackered to carry on. Think of the shorter strides as being like dropping down into 3rd gear to get up a steep hill in your car. Your revs stay at a similar rate as on the flat but you're going much more slowly. Your car doesn't stall though. This theory tends to go out of the window when you're half way up Shuttlingsloe though.
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Post by yes on Feb 20, 2017 18:02:50 GMT
Wrexham half today. 1:22:39 - pretty happy with that. 4 mins off my pb so the marathon training is definitely paying off, and sub 3 at London could be on the cards if everything goes well. Re. the couch to 5k, just keep going. Do another week of 90 walking 90 running if that's easier. The most important thing is to stay motivated. Once your motivation is gone then you've lost, and to keep your motivation your goals have to feel achievable. It doesn't have to feel hard for you to improve - you'll improve naturally if you just keep getting out and chipping away. The key is to increase your time running very gradually. Maybe try 100 seconds running 90 walking next time out. Re. breathing, just suck air in through any orifice you can. Great time. The medal for Wrexham looks ace.
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Post by felonious on Feb 20, 2017 18:34:25 GMT
what's the A band, is it also called the IT band ? Yes mate It's my fucking phone I must start reading what I write Better with a ghost writer eh shug?
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Post by felonious on Feb 20, 2017 18:36:00 GMT
Thanks for the tips lads. Ive also found that if I take smaller steps when running uphill I not only get up them without stopping but I get up them quicker also which Ive found is strange but it works for me That's exactly what you should be doing uphill - good work. I do a quite a bit of fell running, and the trick is to keep your intensity the same going up hill as it is when you're on the flat. In practice this means shorter strides and running a lot slower, but it does have the benefit of not having to stop all the time cos you're too knackered to carry on. Think of the shorter strides as being like dropping down into 3rd gear to get up a steep hill in your car. Your revs stay at a similar rate as on the flat but you're going much more slowly. Your car doesn't stall though. This theory tends to go out of the window when you're half way up Shuttlingsloe though. Or Gun Hill
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Post by Timmypotter on Feb 20, 2017 20:23:43 GMT
Wrexham half today. 1:22:39 - pretty happy with that. 4 mins off my pb so the marathon training is definitely paying off, and sub 3 at London could be on the cards if everything goes well. Re. the couch to 5k, just keep going. Do another week of 90 walking 90 running if that's easier. The most important thing is to stay motivated. Once your motivation is gone then you've lost, and to keep your motivation your goals have to feel achievable. It doesn't have to feel hard for you to improve - you'll improve naturally if you just keep getting out and chipping away. The key is to increase your time running very gradually. Maybe try 100 seconds running 90 walking next time out. Re. breathing, just suck air in through any orifice you can. Great time. The medal for Wrexham looks ace. It is a nice medal. I'd rather have had a couple more packs of those crumpets though. Some of the best I've had.
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Post by samba :) on Feb 20, 2017 20:26:49 GMT
I have an issue with getting a stitch, even though i dont eat or drink about 2 and 1/2 hours before i go
Any advice?
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Post by Northy on Feb 21, 2017 7:31:23 GMT
I have an issue with getting a stitch, even though i dont eat or drink about 2 and 1/2 hours before i go Any advice? you should drink 1 hour to 30 mins before you run, if its under the right ribs area I raise my right hand, bend to the left and let out a good burp, that normally does the trick
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Post by Northy on Feb 21, 2017 7:33:34 GMT
Thanks for the tips lads. Had a much better run today and I felt really good. Ive decided to do 90 secs running then 2 mins walking. Im going to do this for a week. Ive also found that if I take smaller steps when running uphill I not only get up them without stopping but I get up them quicker also which Ive found is strange but it works for me a good tip is as you almost near the top of the hill lengthen your stride, even if its walking, as it sets your legs back into normal running stride mode again
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Post by StokieNath on Feb 23, 2017 20:06:59 GMT
Really enjoying it now lads. Had another good one apart from treading in dog shit
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Post by Timmypotter on Feb 24, 2017 16:13:55 GMT
Got my long one in early this week. Fuck me, I won't miss them. I'm so bored of Cheshire country lanes. I'm cutting right back down to 20 a week after London.
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Post by felonious on Feb 24, 2017 16:25:42 GMT
Got my long one in early this week. Fuck me, I won't miss them. I'm so bored of Cheshire country lanes. I'm cutting right back down to 20 a week after London. Have you thought of doing the Knighton 20 for a change of scenery. Three laps in the middle of nowhere fairly flattish. It's on the12th of March, formerly the Stafford 20.
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Post by Timmypotter on Feb 24, 2017 17:05:25 GMT
Got my long one in early this week. Fuck me, I won't miss them. I'm so bored of Cheshire country lanes. I'm cutting right back down to 20 a week after London. Have you thought of doing the Knighton 20 for a change of scenery. Three laps in the middle of nowhere fairly flattish. It's on the12th of March, formerly the Stafford 20. Yep - already signed up and got my number through today. I've been advised to do the first 10 easy and then the last 10 at marathon pace, so as to reduce recovery time. It'll definitely be a welcome change
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Post by hamptonpig on Feb 24, 2017 21:06:39 GMT
I'm at Knighton too - enjoyed it last year, made a change from my usual LSR routes.
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Post by Northy on Feb 24, 2017 22:19:33 GMT
ooh, might have a look at that knighton, something different, I thought it was knighton down oswestery/newtown way, lots of hills. 18 for me on Sunday then 20 the sunday after
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Post by felonious on Feb 25, 2017 16:44:24 GMT
Lowered my Parkrun pb by 4 seconds this morning. First one I've done in a few years. Would have been even lower but for the headwind and the slower runners running two and three abreast
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Post by Northy on Feb 25, 2017 21:08:25 GMT
Lowered my Parkrun pb by 4 seconds this morning. First one I've done in a few years. Would have been even lower but for the headwind and the slower runners running two and three abreast those ladies with 3 breasts, always 1 that gets in the way
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Post by felonious on Feb 25, 2017 22:09:03 GMT
Lowered my Parkrun pb by 4 seconds this morning. First one I've done in a few years. Would have been even lower but for the headwind and the slower runners running two and three abreast those ladies with 3 breasts, always 1 that gets in the way
At one point at about the 4K marker there were four of the buggers spread right across the path. The one blocking the path had headphones on so couldn't hear the runners coming past her. After a few you'd have thought she'd have had the decency to move over but no everyone going past her was on the grass verge.
Basic instructions at the start were for slower runners to keep to the left for all park users.
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Post by Timmypotter on Feb 25, 2017 22:58:36 GMT
Lowered my Parkrun pb by 4 seconds this morning. First one I've done in a few years. Would have been even lower but for the headwind and the slower runners running two and three abreast I did Congleton this morning and was 40 seconds slower than my pb which was set before I started marathon training. Must be doing something wrong.
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Post by felonious on Feb 26, 2017 12:06:57 GMT
Lowered my Parkrun pb by 4 seconds this morning. First one I've done in a few years. Would have been even lower but for the headwind and the slower runners running two and three abreast I did Congleton this morning and was 40 seconds slower than my pb which was set before I started marathon training. Must be doing something wrong. That's where I was running yesterday. Although in theory it's a fast course I don't think it's a pb course. You've got the obstacle course three times by the boat club with the addition of slower runners on the second and third laps plus the third lap has a reasonable amount of slower runners to get around so there's plenty of weaving going on. The windspeed was 17/18 mph yesterday so it was not the best conditions for a pb.
Compared to Christleton, Mid Cheshire at Kingsley near Northwich, Dunham Massey (downhill), Beat the bypass at Knutsford it's a slightly harder course. I haven't done the Sale sizzler series but they're supposed to be fast as well.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Feb 26, 2017 17:28:38 GMT
Work today for me (another great reason for not going to White Hart Lane!) , but coming up its 20 mile run in Rhayader next Saturday.....2 weeks after what I hope will be a good solid Stafford Half....and then....well, its 55 days to London :-D
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Post by Northy on Feb 26, 2017 19:00:27 GMT
those ladies with 3 breasts, always 1 that gets in the way
At one point at about the 4K marker there were four of the buggers spread right across the path. The one blocking the path had headphones on so couldn't hear the runners coming past her. After a few you'd have thought she'd have had the decency to move over but no everyone going past her was on the grass verge.
Basic instructions at the start were for slower runners to keep to the left for all park users.
my post had a joke in it
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