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Had a pretty good 5k Sunday. I finished in 21:38. That was good for 13th overall out of 567 and 4th in my age group out of 36 runners.

It was cold and a little breezy on race day. It was about 24 degrees, but fortunately we haven't had any snow in about a week, so the pavement was mostly dry. There were a couple of icy spots, but they were easily avoided. I felt good the first mile. I felt like I was running fast and easy, so mile 2 I tried to pick up the pace. That was probably my only mistake, as I started really feeling gassed with about a half mile to go. I was passed by 4 people that last half mile. Didn't realize at the time I was running in the Top 10, but had I been able to hold on, a Top 10 finish would have been nice.

Overall, I was happy with my time. It was my fastest 5k time since September last year when I ran a 20:14. I do feel stronger and faster lately since I have been trying to get some speed work in once a week. Also have been running consistently and I am on a 30 day streak of running at least 3 miles a day. I have another 5k this Sunday, but I'm not setting a time goal because we are getting snow between now and the race.
 
I'm planning on doing Pat's Run in April. It's 4.2 miles. How do you think someone should prepare for that? I hired a personal trainer for 3 days a week. She knows I want to do Pat's Run. But in regards to cardio, I usually just hit the eliptical. Is there more I should be doing to get ready for a 4.2 mile run? My only goal is to finish it running the whole time.

Keep in mind I'm just getting into the gym scene, and not sure what I should be doing. I don't want to say I'm overweight, but I'm unhealthy.
 
hockey diva said:
Start with a couch to 5k program which will get you close.
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Couch to 5k got me from being completely out of shape, barely able to take the stairs, to being able to run 5k in 6 weeks, 10k in around 6 months (a few injuries slowed me down) and today, 1 year later, I'm training for a half marathon. It saved my life.
 
I ****ing suck at pacing.

I'm getting insanely fast for me though. Can run a 7:25 mile. Going for a 2 hour half soon.

Down 60lbs from my start weight.
 
Completed week 5 of my zero to 10k training...and today as I'm playing around with my baby, I noticed when I lightly bend and bear weight on my right knee I feel a dull pulling sensation (barely painful) on the outer edges of my right kneecap. One side only! Wtf :(

I've been foam rolling, using proper running shoes. Looks like I'm going to rest a couple of days and hope it improves, if not its a doctor trip for me.
 
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Ozolinsh_27 said:
Completed week 5 of my zero to 10k training...and today as I'm playing around with my baby, I noticed when I lightly bend and bear weight on my right knee I feel a dull pulling sensation (barely painful) on the outer edges of my right kneecap. One side only! Wtf :(

I've been foam rolling, using proper running shoes. Looks like I'm going to rest a couple of days and hope it improves, if not its a doctor trip for me.
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Do you get your ITB when you foam roll?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome
 
I do roll my IT band after a run, I also noticed that my right hip is sore too. Fish oil, foam rolls, Advil and rest I suppose? If no improvement, doctor? Lol
 
been a while since I've been here... back at running for 5 weeks now after 3 months off, for healing an old hiking/ankle injury...started back where I left off, marathon training right away (5 weeks in hansons advanced training). I had an awesome half last weekend to put my legs to a first test after injury, having another one in 3 weeks, which I will truly challenge... seeking a PR on a hilly route (1:40:45).

Ozolinsh_27: Congrats on the 0-10!! and sounds like a runners knee. Best advice, do the 8 essential runner's stretches after each run and roll with a roller, you may want to diminish your pace a little.

RoseTintedVisor: For a half you want to pace yourself. try to do a tempo run once a week week from here till your half (You're case would be 9.1 min/mile. You start at 6 on week one and increase by half a mile every week)

waffledave: :handclap: :yo: Marathon next?

awfulwaffle: You may not need a trainer for that... If you are disciplined enough just follow an easy 10km program an you should be able to do it.

The Imp: like I said to Ozolish_27, you may want to try to reduce your speed a little (while training), since youre stretching and rolling already

Sadist: awesome time! I need to try back to challenge my 5km... I haven't really, since I discovered long distance

Nunymare: I would agree with you, that more running is better for distances above 20miles or more. I'm doing a modified Hansons Training that calls for 1500km (+/-940 miles) over 19 weeks. Almost all advanced marathon training will ask for roughly 650 miles+ over 16-18 weeks... which is a lot of mileage. So yes, to achieve a better time I'd recommend running more and try to put in your mind, that "it's only mental, your body can keep going" ;)

Ohh! I almost forgot... get you ass out there and get running!

Ray P: Planning a spring marathon ?

Carl Carlson: stop whining and start running :yo: :P

PS: I purchased a book off amazon.ca, if you want to take a look at it I've put it in my dropbox to share with a friend... (The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances)
 
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Status... I run about 6k once a week right now. I don't feel my knee acting up, which is good, but there's still... It's like my left leg doesn't have full power. I have a consistent light pain/dull ache in the upper rear thigh/buttock that gets worse when I run. After about 5k, I begin compensating, which would provoke another set of injuries.

My physio told me to do exercises with a rubber band, where I place the band around my feet, and then stretch my legs out behind me and to the side, towards 7:30 (left leg) and 4:30 (right leg). Supposedly, I still have some muscles that need to be activated. The funny bit is, the time I felt those muscles the most was when he massaged the very top of those muscles - apparently, they anchor on the inside of the upper hip.
 
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Ozolinsh_27: Congrats on the 0-10!! and sounds like a runners knee. Best advice, do the 8 essential runner's stretches after each run and roll with a roller, you may want to diminish your pace a little.[/URL])
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It cleared up after I took advil last night. I haven't noticed/remembered it until I came to this thread. You know, funny you mention that because as my running intervals/durations have increased each week I've been keeping the same pace - I was about to come and ask if my pace should be decreasing as these durations are getting longer. Last week was 4 reps of 5 mins running, 2 mins walking plus warmup and cooldown. Now its 5 sets of 5 mins running, 2 mins walking and warmup and cooldown.

Got a google link for some stretches? this came up, look ok? http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Post-Run-Stretches-2537378#photo-2537378



In other news, I'm down 15.5lbs since Jan 5 with calorie deficit and running! My numbers may be slightly inflated because I weighed mid evening & just got home from Las Vegas bloated on carbs/junk food. Aiming for another 15 minimum, ideally 25 depending if I'm happy with my appearance or not. :D
 
Alpine, no spring marathons for me, and probably not fall either. Transitioning into triathlons at the moment, but really need to get on the ball and settle on one for this spring and stop procrastinating. I might do a few half marathons, though.
 
Just signed up for a Beer Mile. I'm not good at chugging beer, or anything carbonated for that matter, but I should be be able to run a killer 1/4 mile... at least the first 2. :laugh:


Although in the past I have gone for a group run with friends where we ran 3-4 miles, stopped and had a few beers, and then gotten back up after that to run a few more right after paying our tab. So that's gotta count as some sort of experience, right?
 
I gotta start running consistently again. Doubt I could even run a six minute mile anymore with as out of shale as I've let myself get.
 
7 miles today at 9:30 pace.

Felt good though as that's not too bad for 210 on 5'8 frame. Still a chubber but down 140 pounds.

Also ran a 7:50 mile earlier in the week so I'm pretty interested to see how much faster I can get once I get down to 160-170 territory.
 
Chairman Mallard said:
7 miles today at 9:30 pace.

Felt good though as that's not too bad for 210 on 5'8 frame. Still a chubber but down 140 pounds.

Also ran a 7:50 mile earlier in the week so I'm pretty interested to see how much faster I can get once I get down to 160-170 territory.
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Nice work. 7-8 min mile is a solid base. Before you know it you'll be low 7 min and pushing into the 6.
 
Finished week 7, day 1 of my Zero to 10k program. 5 mins warmup + cooldown, along with 8 mins running and 2 mins walking 4x. Week 6 was daunting and mentally tough getting used to the longer run durations, but week 7 really makes me think I will complete this. :D

I added in some yoga stretches with a few extra different stretches post run along with foam rolling. So far so good!
 
Carl Carlson said:
Are you guys using gps watches? If so which one and do you like it/ would you recommend it?
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I've used the TomTom Multi Sport and last Christmas upgraded to the Garmin 920xt.


They were both great, and I'd recommend both of them. If you're on a tight budget, stick with TT, if you have a bit more cash to spend and want a few more features, then go with Garmin.
 
I'm up to running three times a week now, with only marginal stiffness in my thigh. More importantly, no pain in my knee.

They're fairly short runs though, so I'll be looking to ramp that up by maybe 1 k per week.

Did put in 7k with an average pace of 4.30/k yesterday.
 
I'm not too bothered by it now. I've improved substantially in swimming in the past few months, and I'm getting still more confident about the biking, so the run will just have to sort itself out.

The speed is still there, but I do need to begin doing longer runs - have a half marathon in less than five weeks, after all.
 
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