Running

[joe1878]

Last question sorry (feel like a bellend asking how to run )

To build myself up, is it better to try and go the distance with out stopping, and then improve the time?

 

[blueloon]

A 10km Trail Race for me tomorrow, Sunday. I’m not really ready for it as I’ve only just started back after illness but happy to give it a go

 

[SerenityNigh]

Bonking around a marathon course would not be allowed here.

Reminds me of stories about Amy Acuff in the Olympic Village.

 

[blueloon]

Last question sorry (feel like a bellend asking how to run )

To build myself up, is it better to try and go the distance with out stopping, and then improve the time?

Everybody will do it slightly differently. When I’m building back up I initially run/ walk/ run , then increase the distance to either 6 miles maybe 8 miles of run / walk, then run that distance without stopping. Then depending on my overall target . If it’s shorter initially like a 10 km I’ll increase the speed for that distance eg looking for a fast 8 miles. If it’s longer like 1/2 m I’ll increase the run/ walk to 10 miles , then run that distance , then run that distance faster , then I’ll look to run 12 miles. If I’m now fit enough I’ll run the 12 mile, if not I’ll run/walk 12 mile then run the 12 mile, then 12 mile faster. It’s good to have a plan of how you’re going to increase distance and speed.

 

[coollino]

Peterborough half. I'll be there watching. Shame, as it's pb potential and weather looks favourable. It's not quite the scenic course to enjoy, but plenty of support.
Good luck!! What shirt you wearing, I'll keep an eye out

Cheers mate. Yeah, I'll probably do a bit better than I think and hopefully the cough won't hold me back too long. I put my time down as 1hr45, and I ran that a few weeks ago so if it goes well I might be able to get a few minutes off that.

I'm number 2339

 

[COYBL25]

Last question sorry (feel like a bellend asking how to run )

To build myself up, is it better to try and go the distance with out stopping, and then improve the time?

No, you’ll injure yourself.

Always build up incrementaly.

 

[COYBL25]

Last race of the year, setting off from the banks of Ullswater - Lakeland Trails Helvellyn 15K.

A really big field, with 400 setting off together, which meant bottlenecks all over the first half of the course, plus the weather threw a bit of everything at us.

Great day though and probably my best time for of the year.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Last question sorry (feel like a bellend asking how to run )

To build myself up, is it better to try and go the distance with out stopping, and then improve the time?

I usually try to add 10-30% to each run, especially if I'm starting from scratch (often I end up not running for long periods, so have to start over). Aim for a mile at first, then up it etc.

But yeah, get up to distance and try different approaches. Fartleks and intervals are good ways to mix things up and build stamina, strength and speed too.

 

[Simo]

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Last race of the year, setting off from the banks of Ullswater - Lakeland Trails Helvellyn 15K.

A really big field, with 400 setting off together, which meant bottlenecks all over the first half of the course, plus the weather threw a bit of everything at us.

Great day though and probably my best time for of the year.

Looks very moody. Plenty of inclines and scrambling?

Still waiting for their 2024 races to open.

 

[COYBL25]

Looks very moody. Plenty of inclines and scrambling?

Still waiting for their 2024 races to open.

Not at all, there was nothing only about 1100 ft of ascent in total and stayed on the paths midway up Hellvelyn and then circled around.

It was very wet and treacherous in parts though.

They do a sister race in Keswick today, so a lot of people do both - “ The Dirty Double,” so the course is designed not to wipe people out !

 

[coollino]

Great Eastern went well, a bit better than I expected seeing as I'm probably not 100% with a bit of a cough - did it in 1hr38

 

[Simo]

Great Eastern went well, a bit better than I expected seeing as I'm probably not 100% with a bit of a cough - did it in 1hr38

Great stuff, didn't spot you....was standing around the 5 mile mark. Good conditions for it!

 

[jackyboy]

Manchester half marathon done! Managed to do it in 1h46 which considering I'd initially put down 2h - 2h15 for my starting wave I'm over the moon with.

 

[coollino]

Manchester half marathon done! Managed to do it in 1h46 which considering I'd initially put down 2h - 2h15 for my starting wave I'm over the moon with.

i think you under estimate how much running with others etc speeds you up. i did a few practice half before the race, and you just get a bit bored on your own

 

[blueloon]

My Speyside 10 km trail run was pretty dreich , chucked it down with rain plus a cold wind at 6deg most of the way. It was too early in my recovery to push it hard so just plodded around. The bonus was it was a Scottish Trail middle distance Championship race and I picked up a silver medal as 2nd M70