Running Thread 2015
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spoony
Striker
Today I did the Pieces of Eight 10k rou. Last week managed it in 1h23, today was was 1h15. Last year I managed the race in 1h8. I was much stronger today, really like the route so signed up for their years race. I see the sneaks have upped the entry price by 2 quid like!
As an aside my training for the Sunderland half has gone well this week 33km this weeks, vs 28 the week before. Hoping for similar this week, before 15 in race week with a two day rest period before the race. This week I've been focusing on distance rather than speed and found my time has generally improves to around 10km an hour pace. Gradually regaining my stamina which is good as I'm going to need it!
As an aside my training for the Sunderland half has gone well this week 33km this weeks, vs 28 the week before. Hoping for similar this week, before 15 in race week with a two day rest period before the race. This week I've been focusing on distance rather than speed and found my time has generally improves to around 10km an hour pace. Gradually regaining my stamina which is good as I'm going to need it!
AgelessStranger
Winger
I am experiencing this today, big style. Been hitting the miles last few weeks and although I normally play footy, badminton etc, the last time I played a sport was probably about 5 weeks ago.
Thighs, groin, calves all aching like hell today after an hour of 5 a side yesterday...! The good news was that I noticed a huge difference in my energy levels and cardio when actually playing, as a result of the running...
Tried to push it a bit with the running club tonight. Rather than run with the middle pack me and a couple of others pushed on and formed a middle/fast group. Done 5.5 mile at 7.57 pace which is the fastest I have possibly ran at that distance
Any from here doing the Neptune relays on Wednesday night? We are hoping to be sending 4 teams though. Was a great laugh last year, really enjoyed it
Any from here doing the Neptune relays on Wednesday night? We are hoping to be sending 4 teams though. Was a great laugh last year, really enjoyed it
D.A
Striker
Good time to be hitting pace since the relays are coming! I would have entered as part of the strollers, but saving myself for Sunday - London.
Had a sports massage tonight, just to get rid of any little pains and feeling great. Can't wait for Sunday. I'm so excited.
Teejay
Striker
I've got 2 trail shoes, 2 fell shoes, 2 road, 2 racing. Always have 2 pairs of each - a pair that are coming to the end of their usefulness and a newer pair.
D.A
Striker
Be over the moon 3:15. Wanted 3:05 but injuries and that.
The Butcher
Striker
I done them two in 2013 mate, my first marathons. Kielder was tough but really enjoyable. I struggled after 19 miles on the York one but still beat my Kielder time by 10 minutes. You're a lot fitter (judging by reports on here!) than I was so you'd probably handle it better. York was good, a lot of support, but the goody bag was shit!!
VodkaBob
Full Back
Cheers Mate, I was thinking I'll probably be doing about 13-15 miles the Sunday before York so might as well do the Kielder Race.
myleftfoot1978
Striker
12x400m effort 12x 400 slow today, fast efforts averaged out at 5.09
D.A
Striker
I'll be doing either the half or full before York marathon.
AC Mack
Striker
Played 6aside Monday and struggled with the match fitness aspect again. I've ran three 15ks, a 12k and a couple of 10ks in the past couple of weeks, as well as training in the gym, and perhaps it's catching up with me a bit when it comes to football.
In fairness, Sunday I worked my core (squats, deadlifts, rows) for the first time in a fortnight and my hamstrings, glutes and back were all very achy.
AgelessStranger
Winger
Followed footy from Sunday with a game of badminton tonight, which was probably ill advised. Groin has all but gone (could feel it about 15 mins in but just too competitive to not give 100%) so really hoping its ok over the next couple of days. Would hate to miss out on running as been making really good progress recently...
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becs
Guest
Managed 3.66 miles in 44.14 mins this afternoon. PB for my fastest mile in 10.25. Not bad considering it was quite hot, I've been to work this morning and walked the dogs for a mile before I went for the run.
alreetlike
Midfield
Well I've got back out there a couple of times recently after my annual mental block about running. Just been doing 4-4.5 miles after work instead of my usual cardio at the gym but I've been enjoying it and my pace is about where I'd expect to be.
I need to get some longer runs in over the next few weeks but I'm not stressing too much at the moment and just focusing on having fun when I'm out running. It's just so frustrating how much I struggle with the mental side of it, meanwhile a friend who I encouraged to start running fell completely in love with it and just "gets" the mental aspect of pushing yourself. She can't understand at all how some people struggle to believe in themselves when it comes to running. I'd fancy her to beat me any day even though I'm probably a lot fitter in general.
I need to get some longer runs in over the next few weeks but I'm not stressing too much at the moment and just focusing on having fun when I'm out running. It's just so frustrating how much I struggle with the mental side of it, meanwhile a friend who I encouraged to start running fell completely in love with it and just "gets" the mental aspect of pushing yourself. She can't understand at all how some people struggle to believe in themselves when it comes to running. I'd fancy her to beat me any day even though I'm probably a lot fitter in general.
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