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

becky_rtw

Glad your enjoying yourself Hypno - pass me a pastrie please am chewing my pen at the mo *nomnom nomnom*

Rachel021967

I went on another jog today. Managed a third of a mile in about 4 minutes. Calves ache now. I'm rather disappointed as I can do the Island Lap on the Wii which is over 10 minutes but can only manage 4 minutes in real life. Am I going too fast? Also should I do some stretching exercises before I start and what exercises should I do?

becky_rtw

Hi Rachel!

Dont beat yourself up too much - when I started I couldnt run around the block - we ALL have to start somewhere

Dont know re: wii though sorry...

However, make sure you're going really really slowly (in fact so you feel bored if possible) 12 minute miles + is fine, definitely gentle stretches before you start - nothing too much just so the legs feel looser and flexiable and remember that progress happens slowly with running and try to keep at it - you'll notice the distance getting easier and then its time to add some more, but stick with the 4 minutes for now - it took me 2 months to get up to 5 miles!!!

Rachel021967

Thanks Becky.

sallyx

Now all this talk of fatalities is really worrying me :eek: Yes I know I am stupid but with my family history

becky_rtw

Rachel021967 wrote: »

Thanks Becky.

No worries - just keep chipping away - I promise it gets easier if you stick at it (you feel like a ploker though I know did :rolleyes:):D:D:D

becky_rtw

No running for me tonight - cold has moved to chest - boooooo , but I'm coughing now so it should be gone by tomorrow

becky_rtw

sallyx wrote: »

Now all this talk of fatalities is really worrying me :eek: Yes I know I am stupid but with my family history

I thought you had your heart tested Sally??

Anyway you've done loads of training you'll be fine

RichOneday_2

sallyx wrote: »

Now all this talk of fatalities is really worrying me :eek: Yes I know I am stupid but with my family history

Sally, you have trained progressively over a number of months and have taken your long runs to 20 miles - you are well prepared.

The risks are taken by those that just fancy a run round on the day without doing any meaningful training and without understanding the strain a marathon puts on the body.

sallyx

ok thanks Rich and Becky....feel a bit better now!
Becky I hope you feel better tomorrow...at least it will all be out of your system for a week Sunday!