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There are hills on my route but I had only done a couple of runs with elements of sprint/jog/sprint and then I got injured. This sort of technique advice is why I am looking to go along to the local running club - hopefully tomorrow.
Clubs are great for things like that. We do a club run on a Wed that i use more as a social event. However, we do speed training / technique on a Monday where being in a group of people allows you to push hard on intervals and hills.
For instance last night we did 8 x 2 mins intervals with 1 min recovery. I ran each one at the same pace, whereas if I try it on my own my pace drops off over the intervals because I don't have people pushing me on.
Its also nice having the coach know you and your targets.“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” - Alfred Wainwright0 -
I find that my club runs are a tempo run for me. Usually whatever we do is at a pace that is faster than I usually run when I'm on my own so it's been really good at pushing me out of my comfort zone0
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I am hoping to give the local one a try tomorrow but have a poorly DD at home at the moment. Will see if she's better tomorrowI’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Pensions, Annuities & Retirement Planning, Loans
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I find that my club runs are a tempo run for me. Usually whatever we do is at a pace that is faster than I usually run when I'm on my own so it's been really good at pushing me out of my comfort zone
We have different paces and distances at ours. Last week I joined a slower group and ran a slow recovery run (About 8:30/mile) tomorrow I will be doing it more as a tempo run, around 7:00/mile. Nice thing with clubs, options.“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” - Alfred Wainwright0 -
barbarawright wrote: »How did you get on?
Finished in one piece although 2 mins off a PB.. Missed out on the medals as I was so slow; they'd underestimated the number of runners. As way of recompense, they've offered me a free place in next year's, so I'm down for next year already :rotfl:LBM 1st Feb 2015 £18182 to go
my diary: time to step up to the plate. SPC#0790 -
stepuptothepl8 wrote: »Finished in one piece although 2 mins off a PB.. Missed out on the medals as I was so slow; they'd underestimated the number of runners. As way of recompense, they've offered me a free place in next year's, so I'm down for next year already :rotfl:
Well done on finishing and bonus on the free entry for next year.“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” - Alfred Wainwright0 -
Tough run today in a 40 mph wind! Next time i go and do that run it is going to be on a still day! 20 miles into a headwind = knackered!“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” - Alfred Wainwright0
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It was our local half marathon yesterday - I really felt for them in the howling gale we had going.
DH decided to come for a run with me which was good as he is faster/stronger so I had to up my normal pace a bit. We did 4.5 miles (7.1km) in 52 minutes giving me an 11:30 mile pace which is a whole min per mile faster than the previous run. I will try and go again this week. I didn't make run club due to poorly DD and it may not be worth it now as it is looking like I might be having eye surgery soon. I will keep on going on my own till everything is sorted.I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Pensions, Annuities & Retirement Planning, Loans
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It was our local half marathon yesterday - I really felt for them in the howling gale we had going.
DH decided to come for a run with me which was good as he is faster/stronger so I had to up my normal pace a bit. We did 4.5 miles (7.1km) in 52 minutes giving me an 11:30 mile pace which is a whole min per mile faster than the previous run. I will try and go again this week. I didn't make run club due to poorly DD and it may not be worth it now as it is looking like I might be having eye surgery soon. I will keep on going on my own till everything is sorted.
Was that the Reading half?
Well done on upping your pace - I run with a faster friend and she does make me push myself when I am in the mood (else she just goes off and waits for me to finish)Feb 2015 NSD Challenge 8/12JAN NSD 11/16
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yes - Reading.
DH just turns into Tigger and bounces on the spot waiting for me. He paid for it for the rest of the day though, and was still moaning this morning. It was probably the furthest he has ever run. TBH the same is probably true of me but I have built up to this rather than just going out from scratch.I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Pensions, Annuities & Retirement Planning, Loans
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