P&b Running Club

[Neefie Noodle]

Ran the Town Moor 10K today in 47:07. (a year ago I was taking 60mins I was hoping got a sub-46mins, but a cramped start meant I got crowded out and couldn't get to my target pace for 1.5K. Blasted the last 3K in under 12 mins since i had all that energy ha ha. 3 weeks to the next X-C race.

It's the first 10K I've finished in the top 50%.

Got 3.3 mile road race on Tuesday. Hopefully a PB and my first sub 24 min finish.

[Gaz]

I've been running on average about 4:47 over the past three weeks. Swithering about whether to run the RNLI Reindeer Run at Stirling Uni in a fortnight.

[Derek Patterson]

Trying to start doing a bit running to improve my fitness. Haven't really got any running specific trainers so I'm looking to get something half decent (but not daft priced stuff). I've purchased stuff from Go Outdoors before but not really sure what trainers are best. I will probably be mainly on tarmac and just in the woods occasionally. Any suggestions?

[diamonds2002]

Trying to start doing a bit running to improve my fitness. Haven't really got any running specific trainers so I'm looking to get something half decent (but not daft priced stuff). I've purchased stuff from Go Outdoors before but not really sure what trainers are best. I will probably be mainly on tarmac and just in the woods occasionally. Any suggestions?

Go to a running shop to get measured up fro trainers and then buy them off the internet (if they are too expensive in the shop). Everyone runs slightly differently and you need to make sure that you are getting the right support or you could injury yourself.

I would also recommend downloading a training schedule from the internet for adistance that you would like to do (5k or 10k is a good beginners level).

If you are having trouble sticking with your training sign up for a race as it will give you the motivation to stikc with it!

[Reina]

Am running 11km quite comfortably now, so looking for my next challenge. Speed doesn't really interest me at the moment but distance is a good challenge for me... with that in mind, I'm going to run my first half-marathon next year. The Scottish Half is on with the Edinburgh Marathon, so that's looking likely. I've looked into getting a charity place (bullying in the workplace is shocking, you know!) and have filled in my application form to be sent off tomorrow. Depending on how that goes, there's the Moray Half in September, too. Something to work towards

[Neefie Noodle]

was supposed to be running another race today, but it was called off.

So trained in 6 inches of snow instead. Ran 3 miles in under 21 mins. Did two short 1.2km laps in under 10mins and 10 long hills.

As for the trainers you need ones with lots of cushioning. Get fitted out so you get one that fits the sole of your foot. (some are raised higher for flatter feet).

I might come up to do the Moray Half Marathon, but that depends on the dates as I will be running the Great North Run. I'm looking to do a few half marathons next year.

[Reina]

You should do, Neefie. I'd offer you a room for the weekend, but my cousin comes up every year to do it too and stays with us. Sure you'd have somewhere to stay, though!

[Neefie Noodle]

You should do, Neefie. I'd offer you a room for the weekend, but my cousin comes up every year to do it too and stays with us. Sure you'd have somewhere to stay, though!

It's ok, I've got discount at the premier inn!

[harrington]

Go to a running shop to get measured up fro trainers and then buy them off the internet (if they are too expensive in the shop). Everyone runs slightly differently and you need to make sure that you are getting the right support or you could injury yourself.

I would also recommend downloading a training schedule from the internet for adistance that you would like to do (5k or 10k is a good beginners level).

If you are having trouble sticking with your training sign up for a race as it will give you the motivation to stikc with it!

hmmm. i had always ran at the gym but in february i decided to get into 10ks etc. went and got fitted for a pair of asics at "achilles heel" for £75. within about 3 months i had plantar fascitis and still have. i'm now of the opinion that the whole specialist running shoe is one big con.

[fishy]

hmmm. i had always ran at the gym but in february i decided to get into 10ks etc. went and got fitted for a pair of asics at "achilles heel" for £75. within about 3 months i had plantar fascitis and still have. i'm now of the opinion that the whole specialist running shoe is one big con.

Have you read this book clicky. The basis of it is basically what you've described. The author was fed up of constant injuries and after speaking to a few people he became convinced that the running shoe industry is a big con. He ends up travelling to Mexico to run with a tribe of ultra runners who run with only a thin strap of leather on their feet and never (or very rarely) suffer running related injuries.

[harrington]

Have you read this book clicky. The basis of it is basically what you've described. The author was fed up of constant injuries and after speaking to a few people he became convinced that the running shoe industry is a big con. He ends up travelling to Mexico to run with a tribe of ultra runners who run with only a thin strap of leather on their feet and never (or very rarely) suffer running related injuries.

i've not read the book fishy but i've read some interviews with him. next time i go to the gym i'm wearing my samba. my feet were fine until i bought those daft trainers. i think it's the arch support that done it.

[diamonds2002]

hmmm. i had always ran at the gym but in february i decided to get into 10ks etc. went and got fitted for a pair of asics at "achilles heel" for £75. within about 3 months i had plantar fascitis and still have. i'm now of the opinion that the whole specialist running shoe is one big con.

I have never used Achilles heel but Athelite have been excellent when I have been there letting my try on a number of different pairs (and sizes) before parting with cash

Your injury could have been as a result over training (especially with something like Plantar Fascitis) or you may not have tied you shoes tightly enough to get the benefit of the cushioning.

edit to add - you can get shoes which mimic the sensation of running barefoot (I dont really see the point myself

http://barefootrunningshoes.org/

Edited November 29, 2010 by diamonds2002

[Reina]

This running malarkey gets difficult when it's been snowing, huh?

Well, I got a nice email this morning from Macmillan Cancer Support to say my place at the Half Marathon in Edinburgh in May has been confirmed! Chuffed to bits, but also a bit terrified. The longest distance I've ever done is 11km! Eek! Please tell me it'll be ok!!! If I get my training sorted, I'll be fine, right?!

[Karpaty]

Anyone interested in doing a P&B Konkura Challenge?

[BishyTON]

Right, my goal this year is to do 2 half marathons - i am going to do the Great Scottish Run in September and one other. I quite fancy doing one early in the year, so i was thinking one of the Edinburgh ones, either in April or May. Has anyone ran these courses and, if so, could they please advise me what they are like. I have ran plenty of 5km races, a 6 mile race and 2 10km races, so this is a fairly big step up. I am a 46 minute 10km runner and a 22 minutes 5km runner, so am hoping to complete the half marathon in under 1hr and 50 mins.

My training runs tend to be either 5km or 10km and I know I will need to start to increase this in the near future (i.e. when the snow clears) to be ready. Any advice on how to do this? I was thinking about starting off by running 10km three times a week to get my fitness back and, after a couple of weeks, to up it to 15km. Then about 4 weeks out I would start do 20km runs. However, i would consider any other ideas.

Thanks,

[Neefie Noodle]

Ran the North Eastern Cross Country today. It's 8 miles and I completed it in 62-63 mins. Not bad depending I'm coming back from flu.

Here's the runs I may/want to do this year.

http://www.alnwickharriers.co.uk/coastal_run.htm

http://www.sunderlandstrollers.co.uk/p2p.htm

Sand-dancer 10K in April

Great North Run 2011 in Septemember

5 x 3000m Steeplechase in the Track and Field League

North East Open Track and Field events.

Posibility of doing the Scottish Half Marathon and Jedburgh Half Marathon also.

Training.

I'm training 2-3 times a week. 1 Speed Session, 1 endurance session and 1 long run.

Speed Session is 400m upto 1mile efforts with a rest inbtween. You can do 10 x 400m or 2 x 3mile with about 5 mins rest.

Endurance session is Fartlek for 30mins to an hour. Or Parlauff where you have a partner and you run the same course, but recover when the other is running.

Long run - anything from 3 to 15 miles.

[Reina]

Right, my goal this year is to do 2 half marathons - i am going to do the Great Scottish Run in September and one other. I quite fancy doing one early in the year, so i was thinking one of the Edinburgh ones, either in April or May. Has anyone ran these courses and, if so, could they please advise me what they are like. I have ran plenty of 5km races, a 6 mile race and 2 10km races, so this is a fairly big step up. I am a 46 minute 10km runner and a 22 minutes 5km runner, so am hoping to complete the half marathon in under 1hr and 50 mins.

I'm doing the half marathon on the 22nd of May in Edinburgh.

My training runs tend to be either 5km or 10km and I know I will need to start to increase this in the near future (i.e. when the snow clears) to be ready. Any advice on how to do this? I was thinking about starting off by running 10km three times a week to get my fitness back and, after a couple of weeks, to up it to 15km. Then about 4 weeks out I would start do 20km runs. However, i would consider any other ideas.

The coach we have at our Jog Scotland group told us to run a time, rather than a distance. My training plan for this week is something like Tues: 35 mins, Thurs: 35 mins, Sat/Sun: 1 hour. Next week will be Tues: 35 mins, Thurs: 35 mins, Sat/Sun: 1 hour, 5 mins. The coach said to add 5 mins a week to the long weekend run. There will be extra things I'll be doing during the week (swimming, cycling etc) but that's probably all the running I'll need. Our coach is a really experienced runner and coach, so I think I'll definitely take his advice! He said the most important thing is not to increase your distances too quickly - i.e. no more than 10% a week (I think it was 10%) - or you will just end up demotivated at best, seriously injured at worst.

[Gaz]

I managed three runs between the snow melting enough for it to be safe and getting more snow

[BishyTON]

I'm doing the half marathon on the 22nd of May in Edinburgh.

The coach we have at our Jog Scotland group told us to run a time, rather than a distance. My training plan for this week is something like Tues: 35 mins, Thurs: 35 mins, Sat/Sun: 1 hour. Next week will be Tues: 35 mins, Thurs: 35 mins, Sat/Sun: 1 hour, 5 mins. The coach said to add 5 mins a week to the long weekend run. There will be extra things I'll be doing during the week (swimming, cycling etc) but that's probably all the running I'll need. Our coach is a really experienced runner and coach, so I think I'll definitely take his advice! He said the most important thing is not to increase your distances too quickly - i.e. no more than 10% a week (I think it was 10%) - or you will just end up demotivated at best, seriously injured at worst.

Thanks for the advice, that sounds like a good method of training to me.

I notice that the May one is closed, except for charity enteries. Luckily the charity i run for, Prostate Scotland, are one of the options, so I may just do a charity entry through them!

[Reina]

I'm running for Macmillan. I think you just missed the entry date - was end of December?