Runners unite?

[Mindfondler]

I think it's time to bump this thread back up into the daylight!

I only did a 5k run this morning: nothing fancy. I've just booked Mrs MF and myself into a 10k race in October, though.
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[Cumference]

Good bumping.

28 km this morning.
Youngest kid ran with us for 18 of them, and followed us on his bicycle for the remaining 10.

Marathon is two weeks away...
(Ok, it will be our eigth, so it is not really scary anymore. The kid will run his first half marathon at the same occasion)

 

[Mindfondler]

Good bumping.

I always enjoy hearing that.

28 km this morning.
Youngest kid ran with us for 18 of them, and followed us on his bicycle for the remaining 10.

Impressive!

Marathon is two weeks away...
(Ok, it will be our eigth, so it is not really scary anymore. The kid will run his first half marathon at the same occasion)

You'll be tapering off now, then. Hope you have all of your marathon kit and feeding plan all sorted out. I'll cross my fingers that you get suitable weather on the day.
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[Cumference]

Thanks.

Yup, tapering it is, and eating as usual (a lot!)


What really matters to us is the weather, we'll run at a leisurely pace, but "cold, wet and windy" is a nightmare.

Had one of those a couple of years back: 8 degrees C, a constant drizzle and a stiff wind.
Yikes!

 

[Mindfondler]

What really matters to us is the weather, we'll run at a leisurely pace, but "cold, wet and windy" is a nightmare.

Personally, I'd find "hot and humid" much more of a nightmare.

Had one of those a couple of years back: 8 degrees C, a constant drizzle and a stiff wind.
Yikes!

In some seasons in the UK, that would be considered to be a nice day!
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[Cumference]

Wohoo!

Perfect weather (autumn days around here can be really wonderful), young master C completed his first half marathon in style and Lady C and I took the full marathon in a pleasant speed.

The route was very hilly and part of it was in loose sand on the beach.
We expect butts to be sore for a couple of days, but there were neither injuries, chafing nor blisters.

 

[Mindfondler]

No running for me for a while!

My right knee is currently in ice and awaiting a visit from the sports therapist tomorrow morning. I think it's a recurrence of an old injury rather than new damage, so in the mean time I'm treating it with rest (as much as is practically possible!), ice and anti-inflammatories.

Fortunately, I don't have any races planned in the next couple of months.

Anyone else recovering from an injury?
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[englishgent73]

Not quite an injury, but I've picked up some light pain in my knees recently so taking a winter sabbatical for a few weeks.

Trying some lower impact work on the bikes at the gym to try and build some strength up around the knees.

Hope you're not off the road for too long!

 

[justashygirl]

Ohh no! Sorry to hear about your knee! This is a new thread for me, so I went back and read some previous posts... you guys and your awesome abilities to run for long distances. Tell me your secrets!

I went for a run earlier after not having done so in a while, and it was bad. I also have two 5K's coming up in the next two weeks, and I'm wondering how I'll make it through them (admittedly, they are both more like fun runs that I'm doing with people). I'm such a wuss.

 

[Spanky1372]

How long is it since you ran last?

 

[Mindfondler]

Ohh no! Sorry to hear about your knee! This is a new thread for me, so I went back and read some previous posts... you guys and your awesome abilities to run for long distances. Tell me your secrets!

I went for a run earlier after not having done so in a while, and it was bad. I also have two 5K's coming up in the next two weeks, and I'm wondering how I'll make it through them (admittedly, they are both more like fun runs that I'm doing with people). I'm such a wuss.

I'll try to help...

Are you able to run with friends? Mrs MF and I found that it was a great boost to our confidence and motivation to join a local running club, where we could run alongside others of similar pace. I know that feelings of self-consciousness can be a barrier for newbie runners, and being in a group offsets that by giving you a sense of belonging.

You don't need to join a club -- just find some other keen people to keep you company. Ideally, they'd be slightly faster and more experienced with you, but comparative speed need not be an issue, as you can add little "loop backs" to the route to give the faster runners extra distance to travel.

Another benefit of running with others is that it helps to overcome the natural reluctance to go out running on, say, a chilly morning. If you've committed to doing so in a group, then you're probably more likely to follow through with it. It's also fun to support and praise each other and cultivate a sense of achievement on each occasion.

I hope that helps a bit. There may also be some technical suggestions that I or others can offer on the mechanics of progressing up to a 5km distance, but I think it would be best for you to tackle your motivation first, and find a way to enjoy your running before you worry too much about pace or stamina.

Good luck!
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[Cumference]

Ohh no! Sorry to hear about your knee! This is a new thread for me, so I went back and read some previous posts... you guys and your awesome abilities to run for long distances. Tell me your secrets!

I went for a run earlier after not having done so in a while, and it was bad. I also have two 5K's coming up in the next two weeks, and I'm wondering how I'll make it through them (admittedly, they are both more like fun runs that I'm doing with people). I'm such a wuss.

The real secret?
Do it regularly!
Run at least three times a week. If you run less, it feels like starting all over again each time, and that truly sucks.

Do not overdo it with suddenly running long distance.

Regular runs at a modest pace, slowly ramping up the distance.
It takes several months before your joints and ligaments get stronger, unfortunately respiration and muscles are much faster to train, and that makes injury likely unless you train wisely.


Lady C and I ran a half marathon last week. So did one of the juvenile members of Clan Cumference. We did not even get sore, just a bit tired.
I like half marathons. Compared to the full distance, they are strolls in the park.

 

[justashygirl]

Thank you, both, for your input. I did it regularly (3x a week) for a while last year, but then stopped for a few months. Picked it up again earlier this year, but not regularly. Luckily a lot of my coworkers/friends are runners, so they've been pushing me along. Hasn't stopped me from participating in 5Ks this year though. Just a bit of walking mixed in! Just wanted to see if there was anything I was missing, but that sounds good.

 

[shizzz]

Finally getting back out there. I did my first half iron man in July, but I have been wrestling with PF. So after my IM in July I stopped running to rest my foot. No miracle cure there

But I've started running again, deciding that the door would just have to fix itself, because I've missed the running and put on 10 lbs since I stopped

Anyone out there got any tricks they've used with PF? Right now I am sleeping with one of those boots and it has been amazing

 

[Cumference]

Urban dictionary says that "PF" is "Pretty Fucking".

What is it to you?

 

[shizzz]

Lol

Plantars fasciitis

The tendon in your foot, feels like your walking one bruised heel all the time

 

[Mindfondler]

Having been sidelined for many months with two knee injuries (i.e. both knees), I've had to draw most of my recent running pleasures vicariously through the feats of others. A few weeks ago, I watched Mrs MF complete another half marathon (her third) and I'm off to Docklands tomorrow morning to cheer on five clubmates in the London Marathon.

Is anyone else supporting runners in the London Marathon (either on TV or "on the ground")? I guess it's too far-fetched that someone here might be running in it, but I'll pose that thought as well and offer good wishes just in case.
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[sweetjen35]

Ugh!!! I've got to get back to running!

 

[shizzz]

Jacked my ankle 6 weeks back, but got a good brace and some new shoes. Logging 4 mi runs 2-3 wk. signed up for a half marathon in September. Love the season!!

 

[Mindfondler]

Well, that was fun! Mrs MF and I spent over four hours standing near the 17 mile marker of the London Marathon, eagerly cheering on familiars and strangers alike. Over 40,000 people ran the race this year, and we must have seen most of them go past.

Contrary to established wisdom, I find it much more fulfilling to support the newbie runners rather than the accomplished and elite ones. The latter tend to run wholly "in the zone", and it's rare for them to break out of that bubble to acknowledge support. On the other hand, the less confident runners are looking for all of the support that they can get, particularly later on in the race when they're weary or even doubting that they'll finish.

It was heartwarming for me to receive so many moments of grateful eye contact from the later runners in return for my cheery smiles, vigorous clapping and sincere cries of "Well done!". I do know how it feels to be running that distance and how much of a mental lift the supporters around the course can give. Even if I made just one iota of difference to a few faltering runners, then I'm proud to have done so.
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[Mindfondler]

Buoyed up by watching the London Marathon yesterday, I've just been for my first serious run after being sidelined by a nasty cold/'flu for three weeks. That followed my twin knee injuries, which hampered me for the previous six months. So, it was good to get out!

I managed 6.6 miles steadily, continuously and without any problems, albeit in an awful time. Still, I know that I'm right to be very careful and gentle, easing my way back after that long layoff. The one (and only) up-side of the bug that I had is that it allowed me to rest my knees properly for a while.

I'm a runner again! Woohoo!
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[Mindfondler]

That'll teach me to get swept along by the emotion of last Sunday! I've just entered the ballot for the 2018 Virgin London Marathon (opened today; runs for five days).

There's only about a one in ten chance of me making it through, and I won't hear the outcome until October, so I won't be getting too excited in the mean time. I had an unsuccessful try to get in two years ago, at which point I chose to do my own virgin marathon (i.e. first one) elsewhere.

*orders giraffe costume just in case*
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[Mac380]

Hi guys

I have been training seriously since October last year to do the ING Night 1/2 Marathon on 27th May (yep 26 days to go).
I've completed a couple of 16k runs in the last month and now intend to dial down the distance but keep up the same training rate (2-3 runs a week plus spinning, mountain biking and cross training).
It will be my first event so feeling a bit nervous about it though all those that have done it say it is a fun relaxed event.
Any tips for the big day?

 

[Mindfondler]

I have been training seriously since October last year to do the ING Night 1/2 Marathon on 27th May (yep 26 days to go).

Oooh... good luck! That sounds like quite an experience.

It will be my first event so feeling a bit nervous about it though all those that have done it say it is a fun relaxed event.
Any tips for the big day?

Enjoy it! Seriously. One of the most important mental tricks to learn is the ability to just tune out your mind, take in the atmosphere and scenery, and revel in the moment rather than worry about the miles going past. They'll do that anyway.
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[Mac380]

Enjoy it! Seriously. One of the most important mental tricks to learn is the ability to just tune out your mind, take in the atmosphere and scenery, and revel in the moment rather than worry about the miles going past. They'll do that anyway.
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Sounds easier than it is lol
I do have a playlist that I use which helps me zone out, but I need to create a fresh one for the day.
Half my battle is trying to keep my pace down so I don't burn out too quickly.