Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
Official Running Thread
- Thread starter Herr Tubthumper
- Start date
Secret is in the tops without a doubt. Very fine wicking threads don't usually cause problems. Can be worse in the wet.
Bob!
Coffee Buyer
- Jul 5, 2003
- 11,137
Fartlek?
Saw this today, should do the job.
http://running.competitor.com/2015/04/training/the-30-20-10-fartlek-workout_127435
Bad Ash
Unregistered User
The top was pretty wet most of the time because I'm sweaty, plus using the cups meant more water ended up on the top than in my mouth when trying to drink it! No Vaseline or plasters were used. I did use Vaseline on my toes and they held up pretty well, other than a couple of small blisters, Still waiting for my dead toenail to fall off though!
When I think to when I did sufffer with my nipples it was when using heavy cotton polo shirts years ago rather than more recently with more 'technical' tops.
I'll give that a go. Last couple of weeks I've done a long run Sunday / Monday morning, a steady paced 40 min run and a "fast" 5k (three runs a week is my norm, when I did four or five my knees complained constantly). I'll swap some intervals and fartlek in to the two shorter runs. Ta!
I'll give that a go. Last couple of weeks I've done a long run Sunday / Monday morning, a steady paced 40 min run and a "fast" 5k (three runs a week is my norm, when I did four or five my knees complained constantly). I'll swap some intervals and fartlek in to the two shorter runs. Ta!
If you aim to beat your best time at the NSC run on June 13, it will be suffice. You will then have a benchmark to work on for next time as you obviously have a lot of progression to make. Along with the Fartlek and Intervals a bit of hill running at least every 2 weeks would be beneficial. Just be careful overdoing the downhills.
After my first interval session last week I got to within 14 seconds of my June target time in Saturday's Parkrun. Starting slowly and not pushing it plus 5 weeks to go means I will have to reset the target to be more of a Challenge and go for 20:30. Probably just out of reach but we will see. Enjoying the Intervals anyway.
I finally made it out last night at about 8:30pm, resisting an overwhelming urge to leave it until today.
I tried really hard to hit around 9:00/miles which I managed for the first 8-9 miles before really hitting a wall, particularly from 11 miles onwards where I slowed dramatically. I beat my previous, and only, half-marathon distance run by over two minutes but I feel disappointed that I wasn't able to maintain my earlier steady pace for the duration which would have seen me get in around 2 hours, although it was, without doubt, the most tired I've been after any run.
I ran 35 miles over 4 runs last week which is the most I've done, and I guess that might have been a contributory factor to getting particularly weary.
I tried really hard to hit around 9:00/miles which I managed for the first 8-9 miles before really hitting a wall, particularly from 11 miles onwards where I slowed dramatically. I beat my previous, and only, half-marathon distance run by over two minutes but I feel disappointed that I wasn't able to maintain my earlier steady pace for the duration which would have seen me get in around 2 hours, although it was, without doubt, the most tired I've been after any run.
I ran 35 miles over 4 runs last week which is the most I've done, and I guess that might have been a contributory factor to getting particularly weary.
You
Anyone spending a Sunday Evening beating themselves for that long would be drained........
Anyone spending a Sunday Evening beating themselves for that long would be drained........
Most of my runs, particularly my Sunday long runs, are in the evening. I generally struggle with morning runs, although I've done a few recently.
- Thread starter
- #3,330
I'd put this down to fatigue, both physical and possibly mental. You might have set off a bit to fast as well. Maintaining constant pace over long distances can take a bit of practice. If you increase your distance by a few miles it might mean you have to compensate and be a little slower from the start.
Above all I wouldn't worry too much about this, even the very experienced and very fit find some runs are like running in treacle and some feel much better than normal....for no obvious reason. If you look back in this thread you'll see some discussion on this.
Out of interest do you have a specific goal in mind?
I guess the fact I slowed suggests I did go out too fast, although I was very measured and was purposely holding myself back over the first few miles.
I had considered some mental exhaustion as I thought I was following the same route as when I ran my previous half-marathon distance, but realised around the 9 mile mark I was only 2.5 miles or so from home so had to incorporate some detours to get up to the required distance!
Aims - in terms of running - none really as it's has been about losing weight and still is. However, I am interested in how quick I can run 5k in - it's an intriguing distance as it feels like a controlled sprint. I'd like to get my 10km below 50 mins and half-marathon below 2 hours. As there is absolutely no structure or specialised training to what I'm doing, I accept I'm not giving myself the best chance of improvement. Maybe when I get to a weight I'm happy with, I'll become more focused.
Bob!
Coffee Buyer
- Jul 5, 2003
- 11,137
You really do need to get yourself registered for parkrun, and get yourself to one.
I always run faster when there are other people around, adrenaline I guess.
100% this. My ultra-coach makes me do parkruns, he's a big fan of them for speed training. Personally give me a slow four or five hour plod any day, 5k runs hurt too much [emoji16]
Sorry [MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION] it was a hungover attempt at an onanistic euphemism. I agree with Tubthumper plus your cumulative mileage is high. Your running is all obviously working and a bad session can happen at anytime.
As one of your objectives is to improve your 5k time, are you going to grace us with your presence at the NSC Challenge on June 13th? It would give you something to aim at and a chance to get some adrenaline kicking in as you take on Guiness Boy.
I just posted that very word. Adrenaline. Brilliant stuff!
[MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION] get some interval training into your programme, at least once a week. Something between 400 pm and 1km, with recoveries (jog/walk) between each one of the same length of time., aim for an hour session or thereabouts with a warm up and cool down. As well as improving your speed, it'll fire up the calorie burn as well - this, coupled with a long, slow (fat-burning) run once a week will drop the pounds and increase your speed. Only other point to make is I have been told is losing 5kg will probably take up to a minute a mile off my times.......
You're running the equivalent of 33 Parkruns on the weekend of the NSC Challenge 5k and cannot make it but If you want to meet at a Parkrun before or after I'm sure a few of us would be there. Set a date when your ready.
Thanks for reminding me........interestingly, the chap that won it last year did the equivalent of 33 26 minute parkruns. Unreal. Anyway, been told to do one on Saturday, don't mind where but usually head for Preston Park if anyone is about.......can equally try Hove (would be first time)
There's not one in Worthing (quite bizarrely) and I don't really fancy doing an hour or more in the car for 25 minutes of running - I'd rather just run for an hour and a half instead!