Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
Official Running Thread
- Thread starter Herr Tubthumper
- Start date
chimneys
Well-known member
- Jun 11, 2007
- 3,590
Sounds perfect, except I would do last light jog Friday and have 48 hours' complete rest.
7:18
Brighton & Hove Albion
Yep am registered, its my fav day of the year and wouldn't miss it for anything...wasn't going to "go for a time" in the parkrun, it just sort of happened...going to be much more disciplined and rest all week, maybe do one light jog Friday evening.
Richy_Seagull
Well-known member
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2654710/extended?day=6
Early days I know, but that temperature would be nice!
Early days I know, but that temperature would be nice!
Just the wind that would concern me, it would help you out for the final four miles, but nearly all into the wind once you turn at Ovingdean.
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,221
I agree, he'll be fine.
I've done two. The first one I went off a bit quicker than I should have done as I was trying to keep pace with a couple of friends (both 6ft+ guys with a much faster natural pace than me). I was in a lot of pain by not very far in.
The second, one of my friends had a slight injury so we took it (what felt like) really slowly from the start. Seemed like we were just plodding & enjoying the day.
I ended up completing that marathon 12 minutes faster than my first one, and the last section went like a dream. I overtook so many people in the last few miles from Shoreham Power Station to Madeira Drive.
My longest training run (just short of 20 miles) was also shorter for the 2nd marathon, and I concentrated on getting more shorter but faster training runs in between the long runs.
Slow & steady (on the day) is the way to go as far as I'm concerned
Richy_Seagull
Well-known member
I'm by no means an expert but would be wary about changing to new trainers at this stage with so little until we run.
I know what you mean. I bought them the weekend of the Ipswich game and have done about 30 miles in them so far and they're comfortable. Will do 8 or 9 tomorrow and that should do it.
chimneys
Well-known member
- Jun 11, 2007
- 3,590
That mileage will be plenty. You will know by now if they are going to cause you a problem.
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 14,852
That's OK, that's what I've had in my face for the final miles of my long training runs for months. Heading from Brighton back to Shoreham-by-Sea it's been pretty brutal at times...
Ran 6.55 miles (1/4 of a marathon) yesterday at marathon pace 8:39 miles.
I've been getting pain in the bottom of my right foot since Saturday. It's not there all the time, but can be pretty uncomfortable when walking. Any ideas what it could be?
I've been getting pain in the bottom of my right foot since Saturday. It's not there all the time, but can be pretty uncomfortable when walking. Any ideas what it could be?
Good. Your enthusiasm is brilliant. Hope you get sub 3:30 and enjoy the wind and rain.
Tendonitis, I think. You can try 10 min ice foot baths, ibuprofen and the rest it will get anyway. Its linked to tight calves. You could get Jesus at Corals on it or just rest it and hope. Good luck
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 14,852
So, with four days to go, what's everyone eating? I'm never sure how much to load up on carbs, and when to start.
Also, anyone got any advice on cramp, specifically how to prevent/reduce it? I suffered with it on the bike in both feet today after a 1,500m swim, and don't really want that on Sunday.
Also, anyone got any advice on cramp, specifically how to prevent/reduce it? I suffered with it on the bike in both feet today after a 1,500m swim, and don't really want that on Sunday.
Bad Ash
Unregistered User
Where have you and will you be swimming? I tend to get cramp in my calves quite a lot when swimming in the pool, and most people say this is from pushing off the walls. I've not had an issue in the open water, but then I probably swim further and harder in the pool. And like I said, that was my calves, not feet.
Apart from pushing off the walls more gently I've been advised to hydrate more and take on salts, both before and during the swimming (but that is length based swimming training where you regularly stop).
Gordon Bennett
Active member
- Sep 7, 2010
- 384
I tend to suffer from cramp after prolonged periods of exercise/playing football and the best thing I've found to help combat it is Zero High 5, which is tablet you dissolve in water. I tend to find half a tablet beforehand helps to prevent problems with cramp later on. The one thing you need to be wary of is that for some people it can act as a diuretic!
Mellor 3 Ward 4
Well-known member
Good luck to all those running on Sunday.
As usual, my wife and I will be handing out Jelly Babies and cut up oranges.
Four of my son's friends are running in Telly Tubby costumes, hope it stays dry for them.
Once again, good luck.
As usual, my wife and I will be handing out Jelly Babies and cut up oranges.
Four of my son's friends are running in Telly Tubby costumes, hope it stays dry for them.
Once again, good luck.
7:18
Brighton & Hove Albion
Won't get close to 3:30...did 3:56 last year so would be thrilled with 3:45-3:50, anything thats an improvement would be good really. The only question mark I've got is my knees at the moment, I'm not worried about anything else. I know I can do the distance and my determination will be higher than ever...just need to stay injury free! Thanks!
If it's the outside of the knee. It's the illibotial band. Try the stretch I put on a few pages back. Slowly. The seated pigeon.