Running

[only1swanny]

reet

 

I've put my name down for 2 half marathons and 1 full in the next 12 months, with a view to do a few more..

 

 

anyone on here a keen running with any tips on building stamina...

 

I'm doing the Great North Run for British Heart Foundation, very worthy cause.

 

Birmingham half (no charity donations)

 

and hopefully the London and Chester Marathons...

[superjohnmcginlay]

Not that I run but isn't it best to run for like a minute then rest a minute then increase it over a period of time or is that horseshit?

[Andydee]

Not that I run but isn't it best to run for like a minute then rest a minute then increase it over a period of time or is that horseshit?

 

Not sure about building stamina but sure that's what daughter's trainer has told her for toning up (losing weight). I've tried it but have problems with the 1 min running!!

[Casino]

the couch 2 5k app will get you going

 

worked for me

[Northender]

Find a running club near where you live. You'll get all advise and motivation needed from them.

[only1swanny]

built upto the 5k, and i'm going for a 10k tomorrow..

 

also asking about joining Lostock AC,

 

see how much of this belly i can shift

[newton_white]

Don't increase your weekly mileage by more than 10%. You're asking for an injury if you do.

[athywhite1958]

I used to run at a 'talking pace' with my mate, we ran marathons, half marathons anddid the Warby's 40, a ultra marathon [40 miler], obviously this was in the 80's and early 90's when I was a fit youngster!!! As others have said, join a club, I was at Leigh and Stretford Harriers for many years.

My best ever [PB] was 2hrs 36 mins at London in 1985, you should have seen their faces at the end with me having a smook and a Guinness

[superjohnmcginlay]

This was earlier this week about jogging increasing your life by 6 years

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2138869/Jogging-increases-life-expectancy-Gentle-jogging-week-add-6-years-life.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

 

But if you jog more, doesn't the additional time you save is that not spent jogging?

[athywhite1958]

Jim Fixx, an American author and runner, said that if you can run a marathon you will not suffer a heart attack, he suffered a heart attack and died whilst out running

[only1swanny]

This was earlier this week about jogging increasing your life by 6 years

 

http://www.dailymail...o=feeds-newsxml

 

But if you jog more, doesn't the additional time you save is that not spent jogging?

 

live up towards Horwich end of Chorley old road near Bob Smithy...

 

nice way to pass time in the countryside

[onefinfrandsen]

Decent pair of trainers, eat the right food. both will help your running

[birch-chorley]

I never ran before a year ago and have done a half and a full marathon in the last 2 months. Started with small 30 minute 5k runs and kept doing the same run but finding my best pace. Then work out an 8k run and did that slower at first and worked up to a faster pace. then 10k etc etc. Mapmyrun app helps you work out exact distance and times.

 

Once I had my mind on a set race I did an on line training programme - myadidas or myasics are both good and free - they tell you how far / fast you should be running to work up to your goal.

 

If you are looking at running April time then you will be training in some horrible winter weather, its very hard motivating yourself to leave the house when the weather is shit. If you can find a mate that works similar hours and also fancies doing a marathon so you can train together as you push / motivate each other.

 

Finally if you are going for it and start running regular distance in training then getting your gait analysis done at a good running shop (sweatshop at david lloyd chorley do the analysis for free) is essential. They scan your arch and make custom insoles and then they get you on a treadmill and video your running action then slow it down and analyse your run. They will try different trainers on to find the best pair for you.

 

The lad I was training with started having problems with his knee after we got up to regular 11mile runs 2/3 times a week. His trainers where not helping him and he got runners knee and didnt make the marathon. I got my gait analysed and spent about ?100 including the custom insoles and it makes a world of difference.

 

Good luck mate - really worth it when you finish your first marathon.

[Henry_VIII]

Do exactly what Birch said. Especially getting your gait checked. Sweatshop at DL Chorley is excellent. Also get some twin socks, two socks in one you will never get a blister. Also running up Chorey Old Road towards BS us brilliant for stamina building. If you go to Lostock as for Ray he is the nicest bloke in the world & will look after you.

[Traf]

This was earlier this week about jogging increasing your life by 6 years

 

http://www.dailymail...o=feeds-newsxml

 

But if you jog more, doesn't the additional time you save is that not spent jogging?

 

You don't live longer, it just feels like it.

[Sy86]

Get yourself to sweatshop for trainees, I didn't go with the custom insoles as they seemed abit of a rip off. Not as comfy as the normal insole.

 

I had worn my trainers for 200 miles too long and was having pain after every long run. But nothing since new trainers.

 

I do a nice 10 mile loop, Bolton school to bottom of chorley new, up lee lane to the top of chorley old (tough 2 mile hill) nice view at the top, then back down into heaton.

[Sweep]

 

 

You don't live longer, it just feels like it.

 

Sayeth Mr Fitness himself.......

[Traf]

Sayeth Mr Fitness himself.......

 

You hear/read about all these fit folk having heart attacks etc: I ain't taking no fucking chances.

 

My 6 mile power walks and 20 mile bike rides are enough for me.

[Sweep]

 

My 6 mile power walks

Traf, walking 6 miles each week doesn't really count

[Casino]

i'm now running 5k 3 x a week having lost 3 and a half stone

 

do i enjoy running, do i bollocks, but it means i can pig out onna family size pizza every week

[Traf]

Traf, walking 6 miles each week doesn't really count

 

I've built it up from 1 mile!

[Sweep]

I was shit at running two years ago, I've run several half marathons and I am always amazed when I finish. The only reason I keep doing it is because I manage to make money for charity, if it wasn't for that, I don't think I would bother.

[only1swanny]

Get yourself to sweatshop for trainees, I didn't go with the custom insoles as they seemed abit of a rip off. Not as comfy as the normal insole.

 

I had worn my trainers for 200 miles too long and was having pain after every long run. But nothing since new trainers.

 

I do a nice 10 mile loop, Bolton school to bottom of chorley new, up lee lane to the top of chorley old (tough 2 mile hill) nice view at the top, then back down into heaton.

 

That's the route I'm taking today but starting from old links.

 

Got my gait thing done at foot traffic on blackburn road top guy working there.

 

So if you see a tall bloke in a bwfc shirt crawling up cnr. Take pity.

[Maggie Tate]

I've stopped doing it pretty much because I work too fucking much - especially on bank holiday fucking Mondays while I'm on the subject - but for quick results you need to do what's known as fartlec traning. Look it upon Google and you should find some schemes. If you have access to a running machine, do:

 

10 mins warm up on 10kph

Then a minute blast on 16kph, then a minute on 10kph, repeat 5 times.

Then 10 mins on 10kph

Then repeat the 16/10 minute long blasts.

Then warm down for ten minutes.

 

That will take 50 minutes if my maths is right, or if you're a sadist you can do more repetitions. You can plod along at a steady rate and that will do you plenty of good, but increases and decreases in heart-rate are extremely useful in raising overall fitness.

 

If you're short of time, find a mile and a half route, try and keep it flat and give it best effort. Under 9mins 30 seconds you're doing well, below nine you're easily fit enough for a half marathon. If you do this say once a week or fortnight it's a good way to measure progress even though you'll hate it at first because if you give it the full beans you should want to fucking die when you cross the line.

Edited May 7, 2012 by Maggie Tate

[bolty58]

reet

 

I've put my name down for 2 half marathons and 1 full in the next 12 months, with a view to do a few more..

 

 

anyone on here a keen running with any tips on building stamina...

 

I'm doing the Great North Run for British Heart Foundation, very worthy cause.

 

Birmingham half (no charity donations)

 

and hopefully the London and Chester Marathons...

 

Not seen much run better than Whippets and Greyhounds old chum (sprinting I know but there could be summat in it).

 

Get some rolled oats, milk and raw eggs down thy neck.