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I actually dislike doing races, just used to run for the fun of it...well i used to compete with myself, longest being about 27miles. Only did my one and only HM as it was a chance to raise some cash for a local charity. Something which karma promptly rewarded me with a knee injury i am only starting to possibly maybe see the signs of a far off recovery now.
So sin summary, if your going to do a race, try and race a few quid for a local hospice or something.
DD - stop stalking me. It's a criminal offence.
I've done my local half marathon 4 times although last one was 05. My best time was 1.31 which was annoying as I really wanted to crack the 1.30. The course makes a big difference to your ti
e so I wouldn't worry too much to be honest. I only ever trained for 10 weeks and ran every other day, gradually upping my distance to around 10 miles. You will naturally run faster come race day!
Sorry guys, I'm sure I remember in a recent half marathon thread, times of around 1.15 were bandied about by the great one. Hell, he's up there with some of the GB Reserve squad for his 2k time on an ergo.
What sort of around 1.15? I might be able to beat this, would that make me the fastest on STW????
How can mostly balanced do a 1:21 half mara (21km) but not manage a 40min 10k?
What sort of around 1.15? I might be able to beat this, would that make me the fastest on STW????
1.15 is FAST! Mate in leeds half got 1.13 and was 6th out of 3000 starters. 1.15 would get you in top 10.
Paula Radcliffe's last half mara - 1hr 9 mins 45 seconds where she won the NY half. Andi Jones, one of our best marathon runners / mountain / fell runners 64 minutes. Mo Farah may just get around an hour based on his pb for 10 mile.
1.15 probably would get in the top 10. Wouldnt win though.
Smee, you're back! I'm not stalking you, just when people make claims that [i]seem[/i] too good to be true, it tends to stick in my memory. You wouldn't do that though would you?
No.
What sort of around 1.15? I might be able to beat this, would that make me the fastest on STW????
Nope.
I did my first half last summer (slowly in comparison to speedy peeps above) but I was aiming for 2 hrs and did just over 1.50 and it was fantastic. Agree about it being addictive - now training (although not enough) for a [url= http://www.kilomathon.com/?england ]kilomathon [/url] in a few weeks - anyone else doing it?
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[i]I think I can cope although running with people will be a problem[/i]
I suspect you'll find it's the opposite. Any of these things I've done (on bike or on foot) have been made much easier by the friendly banter and encouragement from the other (in my case) back markers.
I tend to run longer distances but I think most basic rules apply.
If you want to take a drink and any other things then some camelbaks are very good. The things to look for are chest and waist straps to hold it to your back without it gigging up and down but also external compression straps to hold what's inside in one place. I use a HAWG which is very good but probably too big for what you need.
I prefer to sip regularly and keep my hydration level rather than lots at first and not run with any. Also if you fill up before you may have to go when you go 😳
As far as food goes, things like dates are very good for natural energy boosts. They compact well, don't go off and can dilute with water if you want to make a sweet drink. Other things like bananas, boiled sweets and tangfastics work well. Porridge is also good before a run.
Some distance runners also eat baby foods as they are full of vitamins and carbs but are also very easy to digest and are small to carry.
After a long run milkshake or any high protein food is good. Also if you can handle it a cold bath or shower will stop your legs from aching the next day.
If you run in a very hot day Vaseline in the eyebrows works very well at keeping sweat away from your eyes, which can be quite sore if you run for hours.
I have always found this site helpful
[url] http://www.ultrunr.com/ [/url]
again the distances might be greater but most tips and remedy's are the same. It is also a good site if you fancy running Marathons or ultras in the future.
okay so I went out today and managed an 8 mile run (after a 4 hour MTB ride yesterday and my legs were already hurting) I was quite impressed I managed it in 1 hour 14 mins. So looking like it may be on, something to aim for plus it's ages away would be nice to do nice time that I'm happy with though!!
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Jeebus, that's ****in shite that is....I ran 8 miles last week and it took me around 35 mins. What's wrong with you??
m-c, that's good going. Honestly, for now, don't sweat it about distances...just think times, times, times. If you're looking to run a half in June, then just plan your runs around doing maybe 45 mins, 1 hour, 1 hour 15, then a longer one, maybe 1 hr 15 or 1 hr 30 on a Sunday....before you know it, you'll be pissing a half in under 2 hours. I'd say even sub 1hr 50 should be achievable for you. It's just getting the legs. The fitness is already there evidently.
Oh I'd love a sub 1hr 50 but didn't want to set my goals too high when I have NO idea what I'm doing trainig wise etc etc! I wanted to see if I could run for that long since I've never done it! I have been doing some interval training on a treadmill 2 mins of walking at 4.2mph on flat then 6 mins running at 6.8mph up a 3% incline. I find it really hard doing intervals outside as I loose the will but can motivate myself for a 30 min period on the treadmill. Will this help or is it pointless??
Dunno m-c, haven't ever run intervals. I just took a slap dash approach as above and went from ok fit to sub 1.40. Which is why I think sub 1.50 will be easily achievable for you. No point in setting your sights low eh?
I did think that setting goals but it was more about figuring out what was achieveable as I get very competitive and would sorely disappointed if I missed by goal even if I had set it too high!!!