Runners

[Simster]

I'm doing it. 10000 signed up, 2000 places left. Bloody expensive though. Running 3 x a week at the moment, usually anything between 6 and 12 miles a time. Started running again about 6 weeks ago, not had a drink for over 3 weeks and haven't lost ANY weight at all. What's THAT all about?
Barnes Green Half Marathon next.

Well Peter, you looked in decent shape when I last saw you a month ago. Weight means bugger all really, it's all about your body shape innit.

Hmmm - if I can keep the running up, this one will come too soon for me. I've not been doing it very long, and I'm not really built for it, so am working on 5k distances at the mo. Hoping to build up to at least a half mara someday - but we'll see.

My advice would be to get yourself along to some 10k runs - they're everywhere, and the distance is quite do-able for even semi-keen runners. Once you've done 10k, the training schedule for a half marathon doesn't differ that much - generally speaking, you just need to factor in one extra long-ish run at the weekends (start at 7 miles, up to 12 or 13).

Im doing it, we can talk about how gay your brother is for 26 miles.

You plan on a sub 3 hour like me, so I guess there's a good chance of running alongside you, if not chatting about what a gayer he is.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

My advice would be to get yourself along to some 10k runs - they're everywhere, and the distance is quite do-able for even semi-keen runners. Once you've done 10k, the training schedule for a half marathon doesn't differ that much - generally speaking, you just need to factor in one extra long-ish run at the weekends (start at 7 miles, up to 12 or 13).

Seems reasonable - I am soooo slow at the mo, which is why I'm trying to up my pace a little at only 5k - I may try the free 5k Sat run in hove Park sometime, once I am comfortable enough, and work up from there. My main aim will be to continue once I start back at work, which I know will be difficult with the commuting etc.

A 3hr mara ? That seems like serious running to me. I'm not sure my car will do 26m in 3 hrs at the moment.

 

[Simster]

Seems reasonable - I am soooo slow at the mo, which is why I'm trying to up my pace a little at only 5k - I may try the free 5k Sat run in hove Park sometime, once I am comfortable enough, and work up from there. My main aim will be to continue once I start back at work, which I know will be difficult with the commuting etc.

A 3hr mara ? That seems like serious running to me. I'm not sure my car will do 26m in 3 hrs at the moment.

If you end up at Barcap, you'll be alright. The running club is seriously top drawer here, and lunchtime running and track running seems positively encouraged.

3hr marathon is an aggressive target for me, but I can do it. I just ran a 10k in Battersea last week in 40:30 which was disappointing, but I get my new Garmin on Friday which should assist me with pacing myself properly. I'm not far off a sub-39 to be honest.

 

[Falmer Flutter ©]

I'm not far off a sub-39 to be honest.

You need to be. The Macmillan Running Calculator has, for a 3hr marathon, 38.21 for a 10k and 1.25.21 for a half. Way out of my league, still.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

If you end up at Barcap, you'll be alright. The running club is seriously top drawer here, and lunchtime running and track running seems positively encouraged.

3hr marathon is an aggressive target for me, but I can do it. I just ran a 10k in Battersea last week in 40:30 which was disappointing, but I get my new Garmin on Friday which should assist me with pacing myself properly. I'm not far off a sub-39 to be honest.

Some impressive times there. I've only done one marathon and clocked in at 3:21 two years ago. I'm around the 92-93 min mark for halfs these days (if I train for them) and I think my best 10k is around 42-43. I'm the wrong side of 40 now.....and these times are going to start slipping away soon :-(.

 

[Stat Brother]

Some impressive times there. I've only done one marathon and clocked in at 3:21 two years ago. I'm around the 92-93 min mark for halfs these days (if I train for them) and I think my best 10k is around 42-43. I'm the wrong side of 40 now.....and these times are going to start slipping away soon :-(.

Only if you want them to Herr.
I work with a guy in his mid/late fifties who was arsey as hell a couple of months ago, as he'd just clocked up a 'slow' 3:17 marathon.

 

[seagullsoverlincoln]

Only if you want them to Herr.
I work with a guy in his mid/late fifties who was arsey as hell a couple of months ago, as he'd just clocked up a 'slow' 3:17 marathon.

It depends on a lot of factors. Ive got a PB of 2.48.52 but have deteriorated
to 3.36 as a V45. 25 years of pounding the streets plus injuries have taken their toll. Having said that,ive got a mate who started running later in life,
and has progressed to sub three hours as a V50.

Good luck to all you guys who are training fot the inaugral Brighton

 

[CHAPPERS]

Anyone doing the Sussex Beacon half marathon?

 

[Simster]

It depends on a lot of factors. Ive got a PB of 2.48.52 but have deteriorated
to 3.36 as a V45. 25 years of pounding the streets plus injuries have taken their toll. Having said that,ive got a mate who started running later in life,
and has progressed to sub three hours as a V50.

Good luck to all you guys who are training fot the inaugral Brighton

There's a bloke at our running club who is 46, runs 10-15 marathons a year and nearly always runs sub 3 hours!

Mind you, there are some absolutely amazing runners at our club. One bloke clocked up a mile in 4.11, another 4 are running it in under 4.30 including one American bloke (pb 4.15) who has a female college friend who finished 3rd in the World Champioships in Berlin this year!

It is quite amazing training on the same track as some of these people, as you just don't get a feel for how awesome their running capability is until you run with them.

 

[beardy gull]

Anyone doing the Sussex Beacon half marathon?

Yup......and Barns Green in a couple of weeks.

 

[Bob!]

Yup......and Barns Green in a couple of weeks.

I'm considering this one Extreme Running
Anyone else?

 

[beardy gull]

I'm considering this one Extreme Running
Anyone else?

30 miles? Bit too much for me just yet I fear. Maybe next year eh?

 

[Steve Foster]

I'm considering this one Extreme Running
Anyone else?

I have entered this one. Will be my first ultra. Gotta run Beachy Head marathon next saturday beforehand!

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Shin still feels a bit sore but going to give it a blast on the treadmill this morning i think.

 

[Bob!]

I have entered this one. Will be my first ultra. Gotta run Beachy Head marathon next saturday beforehand!

I'm running the Blackwater Trail Marathon http://www.essexwalker.org/blackwater_marathon_entry_form09.pdf 31st October, once I've got through that ok I'll enter the Doyen.

My ultimate aim is this race SDW Race - Home I'm currently 3rd on the reserve list

 

[Steve Foster]

I'm running the Blackwater Trail Marathon http://www.essexwalker.org/blackwater_marathon_entry_form09.pdf 31st October, once I've got through that ok I'll enter the Doyen.

My ultimate aim is this race SDW Race - Home I'm currently 3rd on the reserve list

Wow!!! - And I thought that the step up from marathon to 30 miles is a jump (you are my hero!!)

 

[charlieoatway]

Some impressive times there. I've only done one marathon and clocked in at 3:21 two years ago. I'm around the 92-93 min mark for halfs these days (if I train for them) and I think my best 10k is around 42-43. I'm the wrong side of 40 now.....and these times are going to start slipping away soon :-(.

Don't put yourself down Herr, those are very good times, I do very similar and I'm 38. Actually off for my fourth half of the year in Cardiff tmrw. Will defo do the Brighton Half again next year, will be part of my training for the 'Grizzly' in Devon in March, 20 miles cross country with many hills (what am I thinking??)

For all those with with the running bug, remember the first and last mile are the worst, those inbetween should be enjoyable.http://www.northstandchat.biz/images/smilies/winking0066.gif

 

[CHAPPERS]

Hi running guys! I'm training for another half marathon (well, I will be once I get off my arse) and am worried about running in the cold. What do you lot wear for winter training? I don't want to make myself ill or owt.

 

[Simster]

Hi running guys! I'm training for another half marathon (well, I will be once I get off my arse) and am worried about running in the cold. What do you lot wear for winter training? I don't want to make myself ill or owt.

In four minutes, I shall be wearing my shorts, socks and long sleeved Nike running t-shirt.

If you're training for longer distances, don't go out with shed loads of clobber. You'll only want to take it off after 10 minutes.

 

[beardy gull]

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