Just done my first 2012 Brighton Marathon training run. Blimey it was hard work.

[Deleted User X18H]

Only two miles.

I don't expect that much from here but every little helps when you can. Nearer the time perhaps.

tim hodges - JustGiving

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

In my experience (i'm shit at running) Going loads slower than you think you should be going is the best way. Also the first 10/15 minutes are always hellish, but once you get through that you'd be surprised how far you could go.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

In my experience (i'm shit at running) Going loads slower than you think you should be going is the best way. Also the first 10/15 minutes are always hellish, but once you get through that you'd be surprised how far you could go.

Absolutely. I am crap at running, but I found if I went slow enough I could last for ages. Initially I was going so slow I could easily have walked faster, but that wasn't the point, "time running" was the factor, and after a few sessions I was able to get gradually faster. I managed over an hour running within a few sessions. People always start too fast.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

I was just on 10 minutes a mile

 

[southern_sid]

I was just on 10 minutes a mile

Get the Nike + for the ipod.

Its class, reads your distance, speed, heart rate the lot.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Get the Nike + for the ipod.

Its class, reads your distance, speed, heart rate the lot.

I have one mate thanks.

 

[wizo7]

Good luck with the training! I think I'm going to start mine soon. Not looking forward to it! Doing it for the Alzheimer's society in memory of my granddad, Norman Wisdom. Will hopefully get a few contributions from here closer to the time. Everybody seems to be very charitable!

 

[Josky]

I don't expect that much from here but every little helps when you can.

You'll be surprised then, as in my experience, NSCers have been a generous bunch. You've just got to keep plugging away (as with the training!).

 

[Stinky Pete]

It will be my first Marathon in April so keep the training tips coming.
I. know. nothing.

 

[theonesmith]

Jellybeans halfway during the actual marathon

 

[theonesmith]

Also, don't skimp on the shoes. Find a specialised shop that has a thingymebob (technical name) that slooows down your landing/impact of your foot on the ground. They can offer different shoes for different landings/feet styles and it REALLY makes a huge difference. Usually free to be shown the difference, and upon noticing it most people take them up!

 

[theonesmith]

Also, don't skimp on the shoes. Find a specialised shop that has a thingymebob (technical name) that slooows down your landing/impact of your foot on the ground. They can offer different shoes for different landings/feet styles and it REALLY makes a huge difference. Usually free to be shown the difference, and upon noticing it most people take them up!

*By slows down, I mean video records and replays with really slow framerates. They don't put you in a low gravity chamber or summit..

 

[sully]

I was just on 10 minutes a mile

All through my training for this year's marathon, that was the pace I ran at. I managed to keep it going until I was doing over 15 miles, but I slowed a bit after that on the longer runs.

I've kept going once a week through the year (6-7 miles) and my pace is now quicker, so I'm hoping that I can keep to the faster pace as the distance increases again.

Truro half marathon on Sunday if I can shake off the cold I've had for the last month, but not expecting much of a time, to be honest, as I haven't done any long runs for ages.


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[southern_sid]

I have one mate thanks.

The chip suprised me how big it was, thought it would like a stone in my shoe.
Suprised dont bother me at all.

Great little device.

 

[e77]

The second time you do it you will have more of an idea of what pace you can go at.

 

[gullshark]

Good show Tim, I did it in 2010 and 2011 so am having a well earned rest this year - my only tip is to avoid running down the shoreham power station on your training runs as you hit it around mile 20 on the actual marathon and it's the most dull/dragging bit. Ignorance is bliss

 

[The_Real_SussexSeagull123]

I am a Personal Trainer. So if you want any tips just give me a shout! Good luck with the training mate! Will be a lot of hard work and dedication but well worth it in the end!

 

[Lozzi]

Its also my first marathon next year. I joined the gym back in may but struggling to get motivated. Live right on the seafront so starting to do small runs when I can. Iv gone from doing absolutely nooooo exercise though and its tough! Im running for cancer research in memory of my grandad who died last year.
Was thinking of joining a running club, anyone know of any in hove area?

 

[bhafc99]

Did Edinburgh a couple of years back.

Start slow and modest with the training, most people try too much too soon.

As mentioned above, invest in shoes. And get good socks – double layered and so on.

Be prepared to hit setbacks and injuries in your training – there's a danger of getting obsessive about your progress, and that makes setbacks unnecessarily hard.

Enjoy it: the actual day is a superb experience.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Its also my first marathon next year. I joined the gym back in may but struggling to get motivated. Live right on the seafront so starting to do small runs when I can. Iv gone from doing absolutely nooooo exercise though and its tough! Im running for cancer research in memory of my grandad who died last year.
Was thinking of joining a running club, anyone know of any in hove area?

lucky bugger. if i lived on the seafront i'd run everyday as well as going to the gym!

as it is i don't so just the gym for me atm. f*** the marathon though lol fair play to all you weirdo's and good luck with your training!!!