DFW running club mark 2!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

kaz665

Decided to join this thread as I plan to do the Race for Life in May and have literally just started training (Friday was my first day). Many years ago I used to run fairly requently but am now starting out as a novice again after such a long break. Basically I've got 8 weeks to get a bit fitter and cetainly losing a bit of weight would be a bonus.

I'm planning on following the program given on this site unless anyone can give me any better ideas http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

becky_rtw

Hi Kaz,

Welcome to the thread

There's a coach to 5k one somewhere on the health and beauty board if you want to that particular plan - its not one we recommend here as it invovles the run/walk method which we feel can lead to injuries, but nonetheless you're welcome to hang around here too - we've got a few beginners and re-starters at the moment D

What we usually recommend is to spend 4-6 weeks walking to build up a solid fitness base but since you are limited on time it might be worth seeing how far you can run now and reporting back and we can advise you more properly

A great tool for measuring distance:
mapmyrun.com

Happy running!

hypno06

Morning guys! The weather out there looks perfect.....so should be heading out in about an hour or so. No plans, just see how I feel! I will report in later on.

Happy running to those putting the miles in today, and good luck rich and anyone else racing!

RichOneday_2

Thanks Hypno.

As you say, the weather looks perfect, so enjoy your long run. As always, a nice steady start should make it successful.:D

I notice Chickadee has laid low since agreeing to do today's 20 mile race. Hope she's still planning on going!:D

Good luck Becky in Sevenoaks - looks like an interesting 10K to say the least 'undulating AND hilly'!!!

becky_rtw

I know I was confused by that but Ashby 20 said something similar too

I guess they mean sort of like your usual run - undulating for the most part but one (or more) bigger hills - so none of it is flat basically!!!

Good luck with the run Hypno!

hypno06

Thanks, and good luck becky! And to chick too if she is running/reading!

Running kit is on, and ipod charged......just having a quick coffee and then I will fill up my water bottles and head off - quite looking forward to it today

RichOneday_2

You're going to have a good one, Hypno.

If you're looking forward to it, thats half the battle - it generally means your body wants it.....so enjoy!!!!:D

RichOneday_2

kaz665 wrote: »

Decided to join this thread as I plan to do the Race for Life in May and have literally just started training (Friday was my first day). Many years ago I used to run fairly requently but am now starting out as a novice again after such a long break. Basically I've got 8 weeks to get a bit fitter and cetainly losing a bit of weight would be a bonus.

I'm planning on following the program given on this site unless anyone can give me any better ideas http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Hi Kaz,

Run/walk/run/walk is fraught with dangers for the long term health of your lower leg muscles.

Every re-start after a walk will be resisted by the muscles, causing small tears to muscle fibres. Repeated regularly you can soon build up chronic weaknesses that result in injuries.

Far better to cover a 4 mile route by setting off as a run and stopping as soon as it becomes uncomfortable. This maybe after 0.5 miles or 1 mile, it doesn't really matter, but when you have stopped running then walk the rest of the course - but don't re-start running.

Over time your run at the start of the session will lengthen to 1 mile, then 1.25mile, 1.5 mile etc. But each session will cover 4 miles regardless of the initial run distance so you will be strenthening your core muscles and increasing bone density with each session.

More importantly it will all be comfortable and enjoyable, so you will be enthusiastic about going out the next time.

The run/walk/run/walk method leads to a lot of muscle soreness and ends up putting a lot of new runners off completely.

Hope that is of some help, but just take it easy, you'll be fine!:D

sallyx

Morning what a beautiful day out there, hoping to get out there later today but after having someweird sickness thing last night, need to get something inside of me before I attempt to do any miles. Think it will be a very gentle few miles. Also need to ease back in after seeing woman about my dodgy knees (yes I am a walking disaster). I hope LM is a similar day to today...just makes you want to get out there an run run run

Good luck with all your runs today

evab_2

Hi all, just a quick check-in from my sick bed again! I can't seem to shake this cold/ sinus problem possibly because I've been having problems with baby not sleeping then I'm exhausted for the day. My sinuses are so painful I feel like there's a grand piano (or something of equal weight!) on my nose and my ears and throat are just sore. So planning to have a week off running, sort out babys sleep pattern, and start again next weekend.

Well done for all your runs, will pop by over the week

Ev x