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Running thread.
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So guys, piccolo's idea, but here is a running thread, partially for those getting ready for that half marathon in 30 weeks, but anyone else who wants to take it up.
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Bloody Oxford. I should have gone to Cambridge, there are no hills in Cambridge!
Not a lot, but i havent run for about 6-8 weeks, was already knackered after that
My wee tells me im very dehydrated right now
Man... It gets easier quite fast...
Is it better to focus on getting my time back 7-10 minutes, or should I focus more on achieving a longer distance, like 10K?
I did my first race in just over 32 minutes (the other people make you go faster!) so that's about right I reckon :-)
It's up to you what you do with it next. Following the training plan I'm using, you could get to half-marathon distance by September if you decide to go further.
On a different note, I know running is supposed to cheer you up (boosting endorphins, etc.) but I seem to crash emotionally after every run, does anyone else have this problem?
My only problem is I don't run outside (mainly due to the fact I'd rather not be seen looking like a red faced loon!). So just stick to the treadmill. I normally do 6-8K a couple of times a week, but I'm slowly trying to increase it. Just I'm suffering from a massive case of shin splints, ouch ouch ouch :crying:
Hopefully when the weather starts picking up and it's lighter at night I might brave some outdoor running :nervous:
The only reason im using the treadmills today, is because of a sandstorm.
Treadmills make me feel like i have put my lower back out.
woohoo, was that pure running? wow, you shouldnt have any problem in october then.
Im going to join a local running group i think in an attempt to vary my route
Yeah but I've had two days off from the gym afterwards though lol.
Today I ran from Tooting to Streatham and then back (having picked up some cajun sauce from Morrisons), which is around 6K (I walked a bit of it, due to a thin pavement and lots of families/bus stops ect).
I think I am gonna start running before work, starting at around 15-20K per week and working up.
Any tips for a new starter? How much should i run to start with?
http://www.c25k.com/
Ah thanks SC
How can I get rid of them/ease them without resorting to cutting my own leg off?! :impissed:
That's the basis of what I'm doing - though mine keeps the same theory going to a half marathon.