middletoenail
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How can a ipod record these stats? I can understand iphone because it has GPS - I have a Garmin Foreunner but I was thinking about the Nike+ but I thought it was like a pedometer?
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Just done my first 2012 Brighton Marathon training run. Blimey it was hard work.
How can a ipod record these stats? I can understand iphone because it has GPS - I have a Garmin Foreunner but I was thinking about the Nike+ but I thought it was like a pedometer?
Get a gait test done, it'll pick out any potential problems before the bugger you. How's your running? | Stride UK | Specialist Running Shop | Video Gait Analysis : it's not cheap but worth it, alternatively go into SheActive (I know it's a girls sport shop but they get plenty of guys going in there just for a gait test, it's about £15 but not as thorough as stride).
Stay away from The Jog Shop on george street, they have given me random diagnosis on my gait!!!
Try trainers on in a sports shop, find the one you like with the right fit and make a note of it and then go home and by it cheaper on the internet. Will save £30 in some cases.
Find a running club asap, once you get into 16 mile runs and further, you need to have built good banter with people similar standard as you to keep you going.
Don't just run the seafront, Brighton is full of hills - set your route to go up at least one. I was training by starting running up Elm Grove, when the marathon came about I didn't even notice the small inclines on the route. Plus that seafront gets boring very quickly.
Don't run through Lancing, it'll destroy your motivation.
Don't be afraid of the elements, the winter is cold and wet, try and embrace it
Anti blister socks!!!
Do some core training in the gym or boot camp/bmf once a week to complement the running.
Try and stick to a running plan.
Some runs will suck!!! Usually the ones you were looking forward to the most.
Stay away from The Jog Shop on george street, they have given me random diagnosis on my gait!!!
Try trainers on in a sports shop, find the one you like with the right fit and make a note of it and then go home and by it cheaper on the internet. Will save £30 in some cases.
Find a running club asap, once you get into 16 mile runs and further, you need to have built good banter with people similar standard as you to keep you going.
Don't just run the seafront, Brighton is full of hills - set your route to go up at least one. I was training by starting running up Elm Grove, when the marathon came about I didn't even notice the small inclines on the route. Plus that seafront gets boring very quickly.
Don't run through Lancing, it'll destroy your motivation.
Don't be afraid of the elements, the winter is cold and wet, try and embrace it
Anti blister socks!!!
Do some core training in the gym or boot camp/bmf once a week to complement the running.
Try and stick to a running plan.
Some runs will suck!!! Usually the ones you were looking forward to the most.
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It will be my first Marathon in April so keep the training tips coming.
I. know. nothing.
I've run the last 2 Brighton marathons (being my only 2 marathons !!!) - what worked for me while training was aiming for distance and not giving a toss about how long it took until I found a decent average pace. Start off aiming for 3 miles, stick with doing 3 miles for a few runs and then gradually try and increase by 1 - 2 miles every few runs - but don't focus on your time. The motivation of proving to yourself that you can run an increasing number of miles is powerful. I found that the training was more of a psychological battle than a physical one.
Good luck !!! I'm back in training myself to complete my hat-trick of Brighton marathons
Barrel of Fun
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Kicked off my training. To say I am unfit would be an understatement.
The reason I am doing the marathon is all part of my recovery from depression that has plagued my life for the last five years or so.
I loathe running, so breaking myself in with swimming, press ups and cycling everywhere.
I shall be pounding the pavement in a month or so.
Going tee-total after Christmas and have packed in the smoking.
Despite my dislike of running, I am perversely looking forward to the challenge. The furthest I have ever run is the 5 Mile at school, longer ago than I care to remember.
Running for Brighton based Whoopsadaisy Home
The reason I am doing the marathon is all part of my recovery from depression that has plagued my life for the last five years or so.
I loathe running, so breaking myself in with swimming, press ups and cycling everywhere.
I shall be pounding the pavement in a month or so.
Going tee-total after Christmas and have packed in the smoking.
Despite my dislike of running, I am perversely looking forward to the challenge. The furthest I have ever run is the 5 Mile at school, longer ago than I care to remember.
Running for Brighton based Whoopsadaisy Home
Steve Foster
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I have run both Brighton marathons.
Completed my 8th marathon in 2011 last Sunday.
45 marathons run in total.
Brighton 2012 will be my 50th.
So if anyone wants any tips on marathon running, I am happy to help!
Completed my 8th marathon in 2011 last Sunday.
45 marathons run in total.
Brighton 2012 will be my 50th.
So if anyone wants any tips on marathon running, I am happy to help!
You must have a pretty high base level of fitness. How many miles a week do you do?
Tim you are off and running. Can EVERYONE support this legend of Hove please.
Tricky Dicky
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You're not looking for a treadmill to continue over the winter months indoors, are you ? I have one at home I can no longer use.
Pot noodles for everyone
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No you haven't. You are the definition of Billy No Mates.
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Pot noodles for everyone
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If by legend you mean a petty little c*nt then yes, he's a legend.
Steve Foster
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I used to run 1,2 or 3 marathons a year, which as any marathon runner will know, will take about 3 months of training & when you finish the race, you run little afterwards..until the training starts again!
However, two years ago, I elected to go for quantity rather than quality. Cannot keep going faster! The aim is to run my 100th marathon on my 50th birthday. This means that I run 10-12 marathons each year.
So running one marathon a month, I actually find easier than the 1-3 in year's gone by. You don't have to do the long runs, just tick over between marathons, as I am at a constant level.
Where previously on a 3 month training schedule, I would peak at 50-60 miles a week, a month before a marathon. Now I only have to run about half that distance in a week & my times are not that much different!
Quantity is the easier option. Trust me!
Sergey Gotsmanov
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hove born&bred, I was in your position earlier this year. I started training for the 2011 Brighton Marathon on 1st of January and had to stop 3 or 4 times during a 5K run to hold down the vomit, catch my breath, sulk etc. You'll be amazed at how quickly your fitness and distances improve though and I finished in 4:03 which I was absolutely made up with. I was really in good shape by race day and if, like me, you're prone to a lager and/or pie you'll also be amazed at your body's transformation. You've done well starting so early.
You've probably got it all sussed out but here are some things to consider:
Buy proper decent running shoes. Asics are excellent and these will save your joints/muscles from unecessary pain.
Eat pasta. Loads of it! It turns you into some kind of superhuman marathon man.
Water. Even if it's not a training day just guzzle as much as you can handle.
Stretches. Same applies, even on non-training days start getting your muscles (especially your legs) properly stretched out as often as possible.
Vary your running surface. If you just train on your concrete you'll find a niggling pain becomes a big problem very fast. Run on grass.. run on the treadmill.. and go swimming occasionally too as no amount of running gets my heart going like swimming lengths.
Also, even if sometimes you only feel like a smaller run, don't get disheartened.. Any running is good running when you're training for a marathon.
Oh yeah, DEFINITELY put your name/nickname on the front and back of your shirt on the day. The crowds will cheer encouragement and it really helps when you begin to lag.
On the day you'll find you can run much further than ever before because of the other runners, sense of big occasion etc.
It was one of THE best moments of my whole life. Type this into Youtube and watch the video 'Brighton Marathon 2011 -- The Course'. It still sends shivers down my spine remembering how I felt at each stage and the atmosphere and sense of achievement crossing the line. Good luck with the training.
You've probably got it all sussed out but here are some things to consider:
Buy proper decent running shoes. Asics are excellent and these will save your joints/muscles from unecessary pain.
Eat pasta. Loads of it! It turns you into some kind of superhuman marathon man.
Water. Even if it's not a training day just guzzle as much as you can handle.
Stretches. Same applies, even on non-training days start getting your muscles (especially your legs) properly stretched out as often as possible.
Vary your running surface. If you just train on your concrete you'll find a niggling pain becomes a big problem very fast. Run on grass.. run on the treadmill.. and go swimming occasionally too as no amount of running gets my heart going like swimming lengths.
Also, even if sometimes you only feel like a smaller run, don't get disheartened.. Any running is good running when you're training for a marathon.
Oh yeah, DEFINITELY put your name/nickname on the front and back of your shirt on the day. The crowds will cheer encouragement and it really helps when you begin to lag.
On the day you'll find you can run much further than ever before because of the other runners, sense of big occasion etc.
It was one of THE best moments of my whole life. Type this into Youtube and watch the video 'Brighton Marathon 2011 -- The Course'. It still sends shivers down my spine remembering how I felt at each stage and the atmosphere and sense of achievement crossing the line. Good luck with the training.
Lord Bamber
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use vaseline ..... no more joggers nipple!