DFW running club part 4!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!

becky_rtw

A stitch can also be from drinking too much while out running...and sports drinks - now I have given them up I dont get stitches at all anymore!

I will now only have water during races or on runs of 16 miles or more but you do have to build up to this if you are used to drinking during training

Hey Idio - how are you?

Idiophreak

becky_rtw wrote: »

Hey Idio - how are you?

I'm ok, ta...Been doing a lot of sitting lately, so not had much to say on these threads. Trying to motivate myself, though...swimming yesterday, footy today - let's see if we can keep the momentum

VicB

Thanks for the advice Idio & Becky!

I try not to eat a good 3/4 hours before I go for a run, but it could be that I don't drink enough fluids during the day (I've always been rubbish at this!) so I'll give that ago. Will avoid energy drinks, don't think it's something I need at the moment.

I was taking water out with me but a marathon runner friend said not to as it just sloshes around in your stomach and is not something you need on short distances.

Thanks again

mascott514

hi Vic,

Well done onn your nice consistant start, and keeping going through a tough winter, now it will get easier.
I never breath through my nose when running, so my advice is to stay comfortable and not worry too much if your breathing is laboured. Its generally not bad for you unless you are taking it to the extreme or if you have an underlying condition, like asthma

I have to agree with your friend that running with water is not needed at this short stage. As you build up your distance you might need to think about it, but you should hydrate prior to going out (not too much!) and then afterwards. And I dont eat prior to running at least three or four hours. It depends what time of day suits your runs but many of the runners on here will rely on the fuel from the previous days meal and run empty in the morning. I tend to run in the afternoon/evening so I run with only breakfast often.

Good Luck, sounds like you dont need it as you have started very sensibly and seem motivated to get out there!

misspointy

Hi all

I'm looking for a little bit of advice if anyone can give me some. Couple of months ago I signed up for a 10km Race For Life. I promised myself I would run regularly and I managed 3 relatively short runs of about 5km before I suffered an injured calf muscle at MMA. It took 4 weeks to heal!!!!! So my training all went out the window. Ive been back jogging for 2 weeks now and have managed up to 5 mile without stopping....but not that quick. I only have 1 1/2 weeks left before the run. What do you suggest I should concentrate on? Running longer and slower or running quicker with less mileage. I would not be happy if I take longer than 60 mins as I ran 10km a few years back with no training and ran it in 61 mins. I know it is all for charity but I like to push myself.

Thanks for your help.

Idiophreak

misspointy wrote: »

Hi all

I'm looking for a little bit of advice if anyone can give me some. Couple of months ago I signed up for a 10km Race For Life. I promised myself I would run regularly and I managed 3 relatively short runs of about 5km before I suffered an injured calf muscle at MMA. It took 4 weeks to heal!!!!! So my training all went out the window. Ive been back jogging for 2 weeks now and have managed up to 5 mile without stopping....but not that quick. I only have 1 1/2 weeks left before the run. What do you suggest I should concentrate on? Running longer and slower or running quicker with less mileage. I would not be happy if I take longer than 60 mins as I ran 10km a few years back with no training and ran it in 61 mins. I know it is all for charity but I like to push myself.

Thanks for your help.

Personally, I'd focus on distance. If you get a 6 miler in in the next couple of days, you'll feel confident that you'll make it round the 10k, which makes a difference - and you'll get some kinda idea on likely times. I don't think it's uncommon to knock around 10% off your training best in a race - so if you can get somewhere close to 66 mins for a 6 miler, you shouldn't be far off a 1 hour 10k on race day. I'd imagine there's little improvement you can make physically at this stage, so I'd concentrate on getting yourself mentally prepared - and resting up so you're on peak form for the big day

mascott514

Idiophreak wrote: »

Personally, I'd focus on distance. If you get a 6 miler in in the next couple of days, you'll feel confident that you'll make it round the 10k, which makes a difference - and you'll get some kinda idea on likely times. I don't think it's uncommon to knock around 10% off your training best in a race - so if you can get somewhere close to 66 mins for a 6 miler, you shouldn't be far off a 1 hour 10k on race day. I'd imagine there's little improvement you can make physically at this stage, so I'd concentrate on getting yourself mentally prepared - and resting up so you're on peak form for the big day

Agreed!.you sound determined, and I am sure you will get round ok. Good Luck, and let us know how you get on!

VicB

mascott514 wrote: »

hi Vic,

Well done onn your nice consistant start, and keeping going through a tough winter, now it will get easier.
I never breath through my nose when running, so my advice is to stay comfortable and not worry too much if your breathing is laboured. Its generally not bad for you unless you are taking it to the extreme or if you have an underlying condition, like asthma

I have to agree with your friend that running with water is not needed at this short stage. As you build up your distance you might need to think about it, but you should hydrate prior to going out (not too much!) and then afterwards. And I dont eat prior to running at least three or four hours. It depends what time of day suits your runs but many of the runners on here will rely on the fuel from the previous days meal and run empty in the morning. I tend to run in the afternoon/evening so I run with only breakfast often.

Good Luck, sounds like you dont need it as you have started very sensibly and seem motivated to get out there!

Thanks for the advice Mascott, much appreciated!

Glad to hear someone else doesn't breath through their nose, it just seems more natural to breath through my mouth!

I tend to run in the evening during week (so having breakfast & lunch) and then Saturday/Sunday but after breakfast....which I struggle with more than the evening runs. I may try running before breakfast and see how I get on.

HUGE GOOD LUCK with the Marathon on Sunday, I think anyone that can run that is pretty amazing!

mascott514

Vic,

...or stupid!

With regards to eating, if you are finding it difficult, try the not eating before going out in the morning and see if it helps.
With trial and error you will find what suits you.

it may be that you run better in the evenings, and you might chose to run then, but I think a nice mix of times is good.

catspaw

Afternoon all,
looks like lots of running been going on while I was inetrnetless:

Have managed to keep up with training, even if not my updatuing think my last logged race on here was Surry spitfire 20, have alos done ther denbeigh 10 and the UnderRound as well

(off to read through what I have missed):D