shorts or plus twos may be the answer....
Any plans for the next 5 months
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I've joined a running club, now that I've got some distance in my legs. They do speed and strength training sessions so will start on those and just ask for advice.
I've got no idea tbh, but you can set a pace target on a garmin watch, for instance as I was getting back into it, I setup a 11minute to 12 minute mile as my pace.
Membership has been cancelled as the next 6 months are hectic. Between rebuilding my swing back to v2014, trying to drop 3 stone, improving strength in a blown knee and a wedding the golf will be range and lessons only with maybe one game a month if it’s dry ish.
It’s the first in twelve years that I’ve had no interest in winter golf
It’s the first in twelve years that I’ve had no interest in winter golf
Try and find a diet that means I don't feel crappy most days.
Football coaching.
Sport watching.
Football coaching.
Sport watching.
I like that mentality. 
I'm trying to get something that I can eat in the mornings to set me up for the rest of the day - get the energy back. Bread is a no-no (although GF sourdough I've recently discovered is proving not bad so far), as well as dairy and seemingly fruit - all irritate and/or ferment!
I'm trying to get something that I can eat in the mornings to set me up for the rest of the day - get the energy back. Bread is a no-no (although GF sourdough I've recently discovered is proving not bad so far), as well as dairy and seemingly fruit - all irritate and/or ferment!
I like that mentality.
I'm trying to get something that I can eat in the mornings to set me up for the rest of the day - get the energy back. Bread is a no-no (although GF sourdough I've recently discovered is proving not bad so far), as well as dairy and seemingly fruit - all irritate and/or ferment!
I'm trying to get something that I can eat in the mornings to set me up for the rest of the day - get the energy back. Bread is a no-no (although GF sourdough I've recently discovered is proving not bad so far), as well as dairy and seemingly fruit - all irritate and/or ferment!
If bread is a no, is there any form of tortilla wrap that can work that are GF? you can get sweet potato wraps (expensive)
My breakfast 6 days a week is a home made granola. But i use Quinoa as the core, and i mix with full fat greek yog (proper, not style) But you could always use a non dairy yog/milk.
My treat breakfast is overnight oats with chocolate soy milk, protein powder and peanut butter
Smoothies? homemade so you can control the sugar.
I also use meal replacement shakes, i get mine from Protien Works and thats my actual breakfast! I have one about 5:30am, then eat my "breakfast" around 9...
Managed 3 runs in a week, and got a full 5k in twice, although not particularly quickly!! Mind is amazing when you have something to strive for.
Plan is to just run a lot between now and Xmas within current lifestyle. And then go fully all in on 16 week plan. Giving up the food/drink for that time will be toughest for me
Plan is to just run a lot between now and Xmas within current lifestyle. And then go fully all in on 16 week plan. Giving up the food/drink for that time will be toughest for me
If you want any help, advice or someone to speak to, do shout. I am not a PT but have learned a bit... and i could talk all day about training, plans, nutrition etc!!
My freebie advice now, dont go and do too much too fast, Your long run should not increase by much more than 10% per week. Ideally, you should build for 3 weeks, then have an easy week, then back up again. Plan plan plan, get a routine set, I run 6 days currenty, tuesday hills, wed easy, Thu sprints, fri easy, sat fast short and sunday long slow run. So for example though, your weekly long run plan should go like this
wk1 long run 5k
Wk2 6k
wk3 7k
wk4 5k
wk5 8k
wk6 10k
Longest training run you will need is 20 miles, you could do 22, but no more, and this should be 6 weeks before, maybe 4 weeks...
Get your diet right, look at protien shakes for post-run, get a foam roller for self-massage and consider regular sports massages too.
Dropping the booze was the best thing i ever did, you dont have to give up any foods though!! Just get a good balanced diet, plenty of good carbs and protein (sweet potato, wholemeal pasta, chicken, fish)
My freebie advice now, dont go and do too much too fast, Your long run should not increase by much more than 10% per week. Ideally, you should build for 3 weeks, then have an easy week, then back up again. Plan plan plan, get a routine set, I run 6 days currenty, tuesday hills, wed easy, Thu sprints, fri easy, sat fast short and sunday long slow run. So for example though, your weekly long run plan should go like this
wk1 long run 5k
Wk2 6k
wk3 7k
wk4 5k
wk5 8k
wk6 10k
Longest training run you will need is 20 miles, you could do 22, but no more, and this should be 6 weeks before, maybe 4 weeks...
Get your diet right, look at protien shakes for post-run, get a foam roller for self-massage and consider regular sports massages too.
Dropping the booze was the best thing i ever did, you dont have to give up any foods though!! Just get a good balanced diet, plenty of good carbs and protein (sweet potato, wholemeal pasta, chicken, fish)
Hi mate, do you listen to any decent podcasts, that have talked about strength and speed training at all please?
Just got a vintage Rocking Horse I am going to refurbish for the grandkids.
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Getting two extensions built - one bigger, one smaller…but two nonetheless. And at same time dealing with a pile of difficult family stuff (the stuff is difficult not the family ?)
Immediate plan is now to get my knee in some semblance of order so I can accomplish my plan in post #4 for the next 5 months....
A month on, Uni course going well (83% in my first assignment of the year), swing improving slowly, and still actually going to the gym!
Im not a podcast listener i am afraid. I have tried in the past,
Mature Muscle
The Food for Fitness
then just triathlon specific ones, but like i say, i prefer music, i cant seem to be able to listen to a pod and do anything else!!
Mature Muscle
The Food for Fitness
then just triathlon specific ones, but like i say, i prefer music, i cant seem to be able to listen to a pod and do anything else!!
My training for training is going well. managed a decent milestone of sub 40-minute 10k last weekend at a race! Super chuffed with that. Now for a sub 19 minute parkrun, then i can focus on a sub 90 minute half marathon in February, then start my Ultramarathon block.