Stu Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Took more than half a minute off last year's time on the 10 mile Brampton to Carlisle race today. This year comfortably beat my PB for 5 miles, 10 miles and a half marathon and by default set a PB on my first marathon. Shame I didn't manage it on a 10k too (only 5ks I've done are parkruns) too - only done two 10ks this year and one was a trail race and the other had a f**k off hill in it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 By god winter is great for the running, the cool air and empty streets have got me right back into it also motivated myself by getting another 10k booked in for May. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulderdomb Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) What is the best way to improve time/pace after completing couch to 5k/10k without losing the ability to do it? Should you restart from Wk1 but run faster or keep doing the final run but try and run faster? Edited November 25, 2019 by boulderdomb 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 What is the best way to improve time/pace after completing couch to 5k/10k without losing the ability to do it? Should you restart from Wk1 but run faster or keep doing the final run but try and run faster?I'm no expert and only speak from experience but simply reps, effort and putting yourself in racing situations regularly for example parkruns. You don't get better without reps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, boulderdomb said: What is the best way to improve time/pace after completing couch to 5k/10k without losing the ability to do it? Should you restart from Wk1 but run faster or keep doing the final run but try and run faster? Interval training, fartlek, hill sprints etc. are all good ways to increase speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Signed up to another marathon for next year, strangely buzzing for it given how much Edinburgh hurt. Got best part of a year to train but want to shave a chunk of time off. Did Edinburgh in 4h 16 minutes (target had been under 4 hours [emoji17]) so first goal is under 4 but would like to push beyond that. Any tips on taking training to next level? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Try do a half in under 2? I'm sure you'd easily do that though, no idea what pacing is like above half. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Try do a half in under 2? I'm sure you'd easily do that though, no idea what pacing is like above half. I did the Stirling half in 1 hr 45 in warm up for marathon. Converting it into a sub 4 hour marathon was a much harder task! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I did the Stirling half in 1 hr 45 in warm up for marathon. Converting it into a sub 4 hour marathon was a much harder task! I can only imagine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiliano ZaBankie Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I have become pretty obsessed with this marathon training plan ;https://bridgerridgerun.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/how-to-run-a-3-hour-marathon-a-just-enough-training-approach/It’s aimed at trying to break the 3 hour mark with a ‘just enough’ approach. However it can be adapted to suit whatever your target time is. I have a 3:42 PB but intend to use this plan to break that at Loch Ness next October. Planning to run an average 30 miles per week with a speed/hill/fartlek at least once a week in preparation and to work towards the recommended 5k time (current PB is 20:07 and reckon 19 minutes is achievable). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiliano ZaBankie Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 https://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers/store.nike.comExtra 30% off Nike discount prices online here for your running goodies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 On 25/11/2019 at 15:30, Dons_1988 said: Signed up to another marathon for next year, strangely buzzing for it given how much Edinburgh hurt. Got best part of a year to train but want to shave a chunk of time off. Did Edinburgh in 4h 16 minutes (target had been under 4 hours ) so first goal is under 4 but would like to push beyond that. Any tips on taking training to next level? There's no magic bullet, assuming you want to stay clean. Train more and harder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonHMFC Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 13 hours ago, Broomhill Ultra said: https://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers/store.nike.com Extra 30% off Nike discount prices online here for your running goodies. Go through topcashback and get 8% back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saigon Raider Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Singapore marathon starts in 3 hours...Can't believe I have managed to get a cold the day before it. Not too bad so hoping I can power through.Never done a night race before so been a long day of waiting. Weather is for some showers and a nice running temp of 25C. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Singapore marathon starts in 3 hours... Can't believe I have managed to get a cold the day before it. Not too bad so hoping I can power through. Never done a night race before so been a long day of waiting. Weather is for some showers and a nice running temp of 25C. 25 degrees is nice?! Good grief. I was very happy running at 0 degrees this morning [emoji1] ETA all the best sir, a marathon in those conditions is tough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saigon Raider Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 That was torture! Not sure I ever need to do another one of those now it is ticked off the bucket list.From about 32km on it was a real struggle. Cardio was alright as I went slowly but legs were not happy. Could hear the U2 concert and Bono singing Beautiful Day when I was at 26km was just taking the piss.Very pleased I have completed one but my feet and legs are wrecked.Also, the 25C was a forlorn hope...was 28C pretty much the whole way round. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud131 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Thinking about treating myself and upgrading my smart/running watch.Currently got a tomtom spark 3 watch which does the job but is a bit basic.Thinking about a garmin vivoactive 3, anyone got one or had one?Any other recommendations, must have built in GPS and music function. Budget is no more than £200. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 First run on the road in months, from the Golden Jubilee to my flat via Glasgow Green, 10 miles in just under an hour and a half. Had to walk for a couple of minutes at the Hydro as I felt my calves were about to explode. Not great but reasonable starting point after a good while doing f**k all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Attempting to run 5 miles after a few days of constant boozing should really be enough to convince me to kick drinking. Lethargic as f**k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Had some horrible cold/flu lurgy for more than a week. Weirdly, when I went running last Friday I felt great after it but when I went on Monday I was utterly fucked after a few miles. Tried parkrun today in the hope it might help sweat some of it out but my body decided it was Prince Andrew instead. Very slow by my standards and felt dead by the end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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