Well done.
Advice on running
- Thread starter Paperboy
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gmc40
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Well done Paperboy. Half Marathon next!
Golfmmad
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Well done that man!
I noticed your split mile times - first 2, easy pace, miles 3,4 and 5 consistent and on the last mile, well you smashed it!
Looks like your pace was spot on, with starting slowly and then leaving you enough in the tank for a sprint finish.
:thup:
I noticed your split mile times - first 2, easy pace, miles 3,4 and 5 consistent and on the last mile, well you smashed it!
Looks like your pace was spot on, with starting slowly and then leaving you enough in the tank for a sprint finish.
:thup:
jorgen
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I suggest you to run in the open air. Your body is working way differently than on a treadmil
Paperboy
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Just a quick update, went and got my gait checked. Found I land mainly on my heel and my shoes weren't quite right for me.
So tried a few new pairs on and wanted the Mizuno ones because I liked the style. Ended up with a new pair of Asics as they felt the best, only problem was there all white.
I've started doing park runs on Saturday morning's as well now. Doing between 12 to 20 miles a week now. I've signed up for another 10k in September and a half marathon next April.
I still don't like running, but what I like is myself pushing myself to keep going even when I'm knackered.
So tried a few new pairs on and wanted the Mizuno ones because I liked the style. Ended up with a new pair of Asics as they felt the best, only problem was there all white.
I've started doing park runs on Saturday morning's as well now. Doing between 12 to 20 miles a week now. I've signed up for another 10k in September and a half marathon next April.
I still don't like running, but what I like is myself pushing myself to keep going even when I'm knackered.
Three
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Recently bought a bike, can't see me doing any more running as an exercise, knees can't take it.
Aztecs27
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Cycling is the absolute best. (except when the weather is terrible
)Glad we are (finally) due some decent weather soon.
Paperboy
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Cycling is the absolute best. (except when the weather is terrible
Glad we are (finally) due some decent weather soon.
Did 12 miles on the bike last night, 6 miles each way with umpiring a hockey game between.
To say my legs ache is an understatement. Not to sure I'm looking forward to my run tonight!!
CheltenhamHacker
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Won't be long until you'll be saying 120 miles, 60 each way!
Aztecs27
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Were you legs aching when you were riding? If so, whereabouts? (you might need to adjust your saddle height)
Yep, it's easy to start racking up the miles.
Start cycling up some hills too - quickest way to get "better" and you will start enjoying it after a while (no, really!)
Paperboy
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Mainly in the calf's I think. I'd have to go for another ride to find out, maybe tomorrow for a short one. The ride had hills I hate them. Although I never stopped yesterday as I had done before so about 10 minutes quicker then over a year ago.
Aztecs27
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Sounds like progress to me! so it's all positive stuff.
Hills do get easier/more enjoyable with time. I used to hate them, but I now find flat rides boring and unsatisfying. Luckily I live right on the edge of the cotswolds, so I had to learn to like them as I can't ride in many directions without having to do some proper climbs!
Having said that, I've been out for a ride (10 miles) ONCE since last September - so once I start getting out in the next few weeks, I'm going to hate everything about it until I get my legs back under me properly.
Ross61
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Sounds like progress to me! so it's all positive stuff.
Hills do get easier/more enjoyable with time. I used to hate them, but I now find flat rides boring and unsatisfying. Luckily I live right on the edge of the cotswolds, so I had to learn to like them as I can't ride in many directions without having to do some proper climbs!
Having said that, I've been out for a ride (10 miles) ONCE since last September - so once I start getting out in the next few weeks, I'm going to hate everything about it until I get my legs back under me properly.
I used to hate even a small incline when I started bike riding at 50 after not much riding since my 20's. After a summer of cycling about 40 miles a week smallish hills came and went with barely noticing them. I'm surprised that even after a winter break from cycling I can still climb hills quite easily, although the freewheeling down again feels like I'm cheated out of my excercise!
Aztecs27
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I just keep telling myself that I'm risking life and limb by freewheeling down this hill at 50mph and I feel less guilty about not actually working for it!
Paperboy
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I have to slow down at 30 mph, that's plenty fast enough for me. Especially when it's dark!!
Aztecs27
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Understandable! Most of my mates who are much more competent cyclists than I am love hill climbing but hate descending. I like to push it a bit, gets the adrenaline going, but it's stupid ultimately as one puncture or mechanical failure and I'd be dead/very badly injured!! I'd feel a bit more comfortable with it if the roads weren't full of pot holes!
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Three
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I have to go and pick my car up 5 miles away. Instead of jumping on a tram I'm plotting the best cycling route as there are a couple of very busy main roads to negotiate.
With the sun out it's a really enjoyable thing to do, would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get into some exercise without running.
With the sun out it's a really enjoyable thing to do, would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get into some exercise without running.
Paperboy
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So today was the big day, the 'Romsey Beer Race'. Thanks to all the advice and a lot of support from friends. I managed to smash my target of 50 minutes. My GPS says 47 minutes and 11 seconds, just waiting for the chip times.
https://www.strava.com/activities/599082192
Here's the strava for it. Was tough as it was 20 degrees and not a lot of shade so really happy
https://www.strava.com/activities/599082192
Here's the strava for it. Was tough as it was 20 degrees and not a lot of shade so really happy
Biggleswade Blue
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Nice work - well done
