I had made up my mind that I wanted to run a HM distance yesturday. The furthest I have run since my marathon is ten miles. I am a bit like that...if I decide to do something I have to do it!! However, given that I had run a fast 3 miles on Friday and a hilly 4 miles on Saturday, my legs were already a bit tired!
Things I learnt:
1.That by taking it really slowly I lasted longer and I had some walk breaks too which really helped
2.I decided to go healthy and just took raisins and a SIS tablet in my camel. I really don't want to have sweets anymore. If I need a boost I will take strong tea!!!
3.Running on tarmac is not good for the legs- I really felt it and realise why I love running on trails so much!
4.I did my 'breaks' at every 5k and that really works mentally
5.I have no idea how I ran a marathon and it has made me appreciate how hard I worked to get there as it quickly goes again!!
Also- I need some help. I have been hunting for a suitable marathon training plan that suits me. I tried the ASICS one but that doesnt include intervals etc. I dont want a complicated hardcore one either. I am tempted once again to do my own plan but then I am no expert and I want something that will help me achieve my goal of a 5 hour time. Any advice/ thoughts very welcome...
My sister always sends me postcards from her 'archives' and this one made me think...
Should we approach running gear in the same way?!
Happy Panthering,
Juicyju
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ha ha! I remember pictures like these! i love the slogan though but not sure I'd want that pressure when I run. Colour co-ordinated clothes and make up??! Although I have noticed some elite athletes on the telly with make up on but I guess that's a whole different thing being on the telly.
Sorry can't give you any advice on the marathon question JJ but have you looked at the usual ones - BUPA, Runners World, Garmin? Also, if you have signed up for a marathon then the organisers will post a training plan. The Garmin plans incorporate cross training and intervals so that is worth a look.
I didn't either! Steve_L suggested it when I asked about a HM plan. Yes you can find them on GC, click on "Plans" at the top and then "training plans".
It's good to hear your motivation and panthering is back, and taking in a HM first seems to be good prep for a full marathon. Good luck in choosing the right training plan and I think IP has made the right suggestion using GC to find a plan which you can always adapt to suit your needs. Keep smiling and enjoy the training.
Thankyou... whatever I do I will be smiling, if I'm not its a sign I need to change what i'm doing!!! I am actually really excited about training through the Winter again ( how sad am I!!)
well done!!! I am booked in for the Brighton marathon in April 2016
Must admit since starting running I now have more dayglo bright coloured running clothes than I would normally wear day to day if anything tend to now go for them
I am not surprised at your new goal you are a very determined person once you decide
Trail running seems to have ignited a new passion for you after your heroic and amazing Paris marathon and it's after effects is exactly what you need
It refers to Marathon training - but a lot of what it says also applies to HM .
I personally believe that "people like us" should concentrate solely on developing strength , stamina and endurance , sufficient to finish a distance STRONGLY. Unfortunately we all get tied up with goal times . Hence I recommend that the more conservative plans as discussed in the above website are the best way for "people like us" to go Have a look at Jeff Galloways plans in particular - you don't have to do his run/walk style, just look at his longrun distances and the date programming of those distances. He is very conservative in that he only does a longrun each second week - but they do go out to a distance further than the HM distance. For the other 2 to 3 runs each week you can do basically anything that you like - so long as it does not interfere/tire you out for the longrun. His plans are all about the longrun!!!
Look here for his HM plans rundisney.com/training/runn... Hes has 3 - one for beginners ( not you!) , one to "finish in the upright position" and one for people with a time goal. I am now also considering doing another HM next year - and I am inclined to do the one with a time goal ( even though I don't have a time goal) . After my one and only HM, I felt that firstly I should have run further during training - and should also have not done ALL of my longruns quite so slowly!!
Good luck with whatever you decide. I'm sure your experience to date will help you pick the plan that is right for you. Is it sad that I feel excited about hearing all of your build up to the big day???
Good luck with whatever plan you choose. I'm sure you'll be awesome no matter what. Can't say I agree with the sentiments on your sister's card - these days for me, more is definitely better!! xx
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