Loungers on the run: Couch to 5k to marathon and beyond

Candy_Girl · 25-09-2013 11:15AM

fits wrote: »

Thanks, I just wouldn't have the first idea what to look for so need some expert help.

I can't recommended Amphibian King enough, great service and really helpful staff. They record your foot strike and suggest runners to suit your gait analysis. I'm not sure if you're anywhere near their stores but I'll leave the link and you can check them out.

http://www.amphibianking.ie/

fits · 25-09-2013 11:42AM

Candy_Girl wrote: »

I can't recommended Amphibian King enough, great service and really helpful staff. They record your foot strike and suggest runners to suit your gait analysis. I'm not sure if you're anywhere near their stores but I'll leave the link and you can check them out.

http://www.amphibianking.ie/

Thanks! Appointment booked.

26-09-2013 06:37PM

Take time off for exams, lose all speed. Grrr! Just about managed 4k today 31 mins and included walking

Sauve · 26-09-2013 08:30PM

bluewolf wrote: »

Take time off for exams, lose all speed. Grrr! Just about managed 4k today 31 mins and included walking

Don't beat yourself up about it, bad days are par for the course. Happens me at least once a week. :P

Candy_Girl · 26-09-2013 08:46PM

You'll be in flying form on your next run bluewolf, I'm always the same after a couple of days off...I just expect it now

don't let it put you off.

IvyTheTerrible · 28-09-2013 06:27AM

I ran 5km for the first time ever yesterday! It took me close to 40 minutes to do it but I don't care! I only started running in June so I'm happy. I think I'll sign up to a 5km race at the end of October.

Candy_Girl · 28-09-2013 11:55AM

IvyTheTerrible wrote: »

I ran 5km for the first time ever yesterday! It took me close to 40 minutes to do it but I don't care! I only started running in June so I'm happy. I think I'll sign up to a 5km race at the end of October.

Well done!, you should do it's great for motivation.

I did the St Anne's 5k parkrun this morning, very well organised & great atmosphere. I'd recommend it to anyone thinking of doing it.

fits · 28-09-2013 09:40PM

Woohoo, new shoes, tis like having wee rocket boosters on my feet

Not really, but I really am a hell of a lot less sore after it. Did a 25 minute run this morning no bother.. whereas the hips were feeling it before.

29-09-2013 10:20AM

I really shouldn't have done the race this morning considering the state I'm in. Still, down from 38:50 (or whatever the phoenix park one was) to 37:30.
Hurray
Probably due to lack of hills!!

Now I'm going to crawl off and die

Sauve · 29-09-2013 02:32PM

BW if you have one, take a bath today. It really helps recovery.
Eat plenty of protein too and you'll be right as rain in no time

29-09-2013 02:32PM

Check and check! Just out of the epsom bath there now! Christ, I don't know what I did to my back. I really pulled something a couple days ago and it only kicked in last night. At least after the bath I can sort of breathe deeply again without it stabbing me

</whingeyface>

Thank you!

Did anyone else do today's one? rathfarnham?

Candy_Girl · 01-10-2013 06:25PM

So that niggling in my thigh is a strained muscle, it flared up yesterday while out running..I ended up limping home. The Doctor gave me anti inflammatory tablets and told me to rest up for three weeks :eek: I can then slowly ease my way back into exercise

I just hope it heals and it's not going to be a recurring issue.

fits · 02-10-2013 07:57PM

^ Sorry to hear that

I have been running. Went over 5K for first time on Monday. But ran about 4K of it. Was supposed to go out today again, but the weather was just rotten!

anndub · 03-10-2013 09:01PM

Candy_Girl wrote: »

Well done!, you should do it's great for motivation.

I did the St Anne's 5k parkrun this morning, very well organised & great atmosphere. I'd recommend it to anyone thinking of doing it.

I was thinking of going along to one of these if I can drag myself out of bed early enough! What kind of numbers would normally be there?

04-10-2013 07:59AM

Holy **** I jogged for a whole fcuking hour. An HOUR

Hermione* · 04-10-2013 08:10AM

bluewolf wrote: »

Holy **** I jogged for a whole fcuking hour. An HOUR

Well done, Bluey! \0/
Next stop, half marathon

04-10-2013 08:25AM

Ha ha

the day that treadmill says 10k I'll be happy

had great craic altogether, the only channel working was showing Teleshopping

Sauve · 04-10-2013 10:02AM

bluewolf wrote: »

Holy **** I jogged for a whole fcuking hour. An HOUR

Go on ya good thing ya!

Slow and steady for the long runs

Candy_Girl · 04-10-2013 07:43PM

anndub wrote: »

I was thinking of going along to one of these if I can drag myself out of bed early enough! What kind of numbers would normally be there?

I'm not too sure, last weeks was the first one held in St Anne's with 233 people, I'd imagine it would be considerably less every other weekend.Sure give it a shot, you'll have fun regardless.

megapixel · 05-10-2013 07:37PM

Doing my 1st run tomorrow. 6k in kilcock anyone else doing it?

fits · 05-10-2013 08:27PM

Had a horrible run today! I headed out and thought I would try and up my pace a bit. Did a km in 6 minutes 59 seconds which is a personal best. Did 5 k in total but I had to walk in the middle after setting off so fast.

I am frustrated! I ran a 10 km race (the mini marathon) in 68 minutes after training for less than two months ten years ago. Now, I have been training since June and I am so frikkin slow. And its my legs and hips are the reason. My aerobic, cardiovascular fitness is fine.

I know I am being stupid and should just content myself with running at the slow pace for the time being...

megapixel · 06-10-2013 03:38PM

Did the 6k. 37:52 never ran more than 4k before.

frogstar · 06-10-2013 07:33PM

Going to join this thread,

started couch 2 5k three months ago and now run the park runs each sat, with two runs during the week on treadmill our road depending on the weather.

I do the park run in 30 - 31 minutes, any tips on improving this? I do the first 3km at an avg of 6m per k. But then I struggle and it widens to 6.3-7m a km and I feel I really need to stop (usually ok when I get to 4k odd).

Not sure if I should slow it down at the start or just keep going?

06-10-2013 08:39PM

Slow down at the start, speed up for the second half

06-10-2013 10:38PM

Started Week 3 yesterday. I didn't know if I'd be able to manage the 3 min runs without keeling over but I did it! Looking forward to doing W3D2 tomorrow, it's addictive!

Daisy03 · 07-10-2013 09:26PM

I'm doing week 4 of the couch to 5K this week. Signing up for run in the dark in November as a goal. Really enjoying it at the moment.

ultra_other · 08-10-2013 10:51AM

frogstar wrote: »

I do the park run in 30 - 31 minutes, any tips on improving this? I do the first 3km at an avg of 6m per k. But then I struggle and it widens to 6.3-7m a km and I feel I really need to stop (usually ok when I get to 4k odd).

Not sure if I should slow it down at the start or just keep going?

Just to say that I am no running coach or trainer, just what I done myself with the running group that I train with.

I was the opposite to you slow at the start and faster at the end . (you would be surprised as to how many people you overtake

). I just wanted to finish and not collapse at the end.
I was told the best thing to do is to average out the pace, it takes more effort to run in peaks and troughs.

Maybe you should look at different types of training
http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Running-Speed-and-Endurance
The Interval Training – is what I have done in the past

http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Your-Running-Stamina

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/Intervals.htm

So maybe go out at 80% of the speed you start at and keep it going for as long as you can, it may help.

Also maybe think about joining running club, fit4life is a scheme that most clubs have, type it into Google to fine a club near you. The have groups from beginners to people running 8 and 9 minutes miles. It may be worth a look as well.

Daisy03 · 08-10-2013 08:36PM

Any one know where can you can get reflective armbands? Struggling to find them in sport shops.

rainbow kirby · 08-10-2013 08:57PM

Sportsdirect.com?

Amirani · 09-10-2013 02:32AM

You could try cycling shops also.

Loungers on the run: Couch to 5k to marathon and beyond

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