Official Running Thread

[nwgull]

Your trainers' uppers may still be in decent condition, but there is no way that the cushioning will be. Most trainers are good for about 500 miles. So depending on weekly mileage, the average runner will replace them at least 2 times a year to avoid impact related injuries.

 

[nwgull]

I hear you on the Asics' longevity! Had mine around five years and must've stood up to a good few thousand km all told. They're still pretty usable, but thought I'd pre-empt them falling to bits during a race by breaking in some new shoes. I had the same thing - I very nearly bought the same ones, but those Adidas jumped out and I'm (so far) glad I went with them.

Your trainers' uppers may still be in decent condition, but there is no way that the cushioning will be. Most trainers are good for about 500 miles. So depending on weekly mileage, the average runner will replace them at least 2 times a year to avoid impact related injuries.

 

[Postman Pat]

Great North and South are on my list of runs, but not this year. Brighton at Midnight on Sunday for me.

Good luck, PP.

Cheers Greg, it has got to be a lot easier than the Hastings Half I did this year!!

Hope your run goes well.

 

[Postman Pat]

I ran the Great South Run yesterday, did the 10 miles in 1hr 51mins. Would have liked to have been a little quicker, but there were probably too many runners for a 10 mile run and it was pretty difficult to get into a rhythm whilst dodging in and around people.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I ran the Great South Run yesterday, did the 10 miles in 1hr 51mins. Would have liked to have been a little quicker, but there were probably too many runners for a 10 mile run and it was pretty difficult to get into a rhythm whilst dodging in and around people.

Good effort, PP.

In contrast I ran the Midnight half marathon around Brighton and Hove pretty much on my own, in 1:54. Not that many people doing it, and as I missed the first 'mass' start at 11:30, I went off with a few others, but we soon got split up because of our different race paces. Anyone that is interested in hill training, look no further than Mill Road. The climb seems to go on, and on, and on, and just when you think it's going to level out, there's another tester!

 

[Steve Foster]

Anyone else ran Beachy Head marathon on Saturday?

Was freezing, but pleased with my time.

57 marathons now ran. Still a way to go to get to the target of 100

 

[element]

Just a quick question if I may?

I was running 5k. (and a few 10k.) comfortably for about a year, and then sprained my left ankle, for the second time, and was out for about twelve weeks. I went back to my usual 5k. routine, and ran it about 6 times over two weeks, then found after about 1.5k. I was getting pain down the front of my legs between my knees and ankles, in my shins. I looked on the net, and shin splints came up. No other variables have changed in the twelve weeks, so I'm hoping it is just the layoff that has had this effect. I'm going to try running on alternate days, and see if I can 'run' through it. Any thoughts anybody? Ta

 

[poidy]

Just a quick question if I may?

I was running 5k. (and a few 10k.) comfortably for about a year, and then sprained my left ankle, for the second time, and was out for about twelve weeks. I went back to my usual 5k. routine, and ran it about 6 times over two weeks, then found after about 1.5k. I was getting pain down the front of my legs between my knees and ankles, in my shins. I looked on the net, and shin splints came up. No other variables have changed in the twelve weeks, so I'm hoping it is just the layoff that has had this effect. I'm going to try running on alternate days, and see if I can 'run' through it. Any thoughts anybody? Ta

Shin splints indeed. Extremely common particularly after a lay off such as yours. Rest up until you're no longer in any discomfort and then get out there again. After a few workouts your body should recondition itself to how it was before and you shouldn't have any more problems. If however it refuses to go away then perhaps try one of those sports shops who will analyse your running style and recommend a particular trainer which best suits your style. Incorrect and unsuitable footwear can also cause shin splints. Hope this helps

 

[Stoichkov]

I thought I had shin splints a couple of years ago

At the same time, I tried wearing compression socks after running and the pain suddenly went away. Obv not sure if the two are linked but since i've been wearing the socks after (and sometimes during) long runs, I haven't had the pain since.

Worth a try maybe?

 

[element]

Thanks for the input guys

 

[strings]

I thought I had shin splints a couple of years ago

At the same time, I tried wearing compression socks after running and the pain suddenly went away. Obv not sure if the two are linked but since i've been wearing the socks after (and sometimes during) long runs, I haven't had the pain since.

Worth a try maybe?

This with bells on. Compression socks after runs were the only thing that kept me going when I first took up running - anything over 1 and a half miles used to leave me in agony! After a while I found that the compression socks weren't needed as I got used to running the longer distances.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

F**king Bloomberg.

 

[Shizuoka Dolphin]

Just did a new best 10km at Ecopa Stadium yesterday. 40.42, so hope to break the 39 minute barrier over the next few months.

 

[Stoichkov]

I'll give this a go I think: Pebbledash - Your Monthly Seafront 10K Race! - monthly 10k evening race on Hove Prom

I'm looking forward to giving the Brighton Marathon a miss this year. I'm sure I'll want to be doing it on race day but for now, i'm quite looking forward to cheering people on!

What have NSC'ers got lined up for 2013?

 

[Bob!]

My target race is the SDW50, Worthing to Eastbourne along the South Downs Way, in April.

 

[Steve Foster]

Completed my 11 full marathons this year & 13 other races. A few days rest & then flying out to Israel in early January to run my 60th marathon in Tiberias. Probably the only Brit!

 

[Steve Foster]

First marathon of 2013 ( & my 60th) will be run next Thursday in Israel.
Three people doing it from the UK.
I have a chance of making a bronze for Blighty!

 

[big nuts]

Completed my 11 full marathons this year & 13 other races. A few days rest & then flying out to Israel in early January to run my 60th marathon in Tiberias. Probably the only Brit!

I doff my cap to you sir, an amazing effort. Completing one was hard enough for me although I'm planning on running the Brighton 2014.

Tried my first run in eight months yesterday could barely complete two miles.

 

[StonehamPark]

Completed my first run of the year on Thursday.
4 miles in 41 minutes which is pretty decent for me.
I'm on an Adidas 'MiCoach' plan of 4x run per week for 9 weeks.
Got some new shiny runners for Xmas so no excuses

 

[Greg Bobkin]

First marathon of 2013 ( & my 60th) will be run next Thursday in Israel.
Three people doing it from the UK.
I have a chance of making a bronze for Blighty!

Good luck Steve. My build-up to Brighton Marathon has started better than expected, with 41 miles clocked up in 2013 already.

I was very welcome of a rest day today, before I embark on some speed work tomorrow...

Good luck to all other NSC runners for 2013, whatever your goals or races.