Running 2022

[mmmmsnouts]

I swear by the Air Zoom Pegasus line of Nike trainers. They hold up nicely as the miles pile up, and they never, ever hurt to run in. The new model just came out and I might have to find the 130 quid US for these beauties.

 

[leslad]

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Race number four of the year :

Lakeland Trails Ambleside half marathon ( turned out to be 15 miles ! )

A tough one in the nutty heat, as you climbed high up into the fells. Ended up filling my water bottle up in streams, it was that hot. ( there was a couple of people who fainted in the heat )

Despite thinking that I’d ran a really poor time, ended up, in the top half.

I am looking at doing one of the remaining Lakeland trails this year - I bet the views are amazing.

Is there much in the way of facilities at the end?

 

[COYBL25]

I am looking at doing one of the remaining Lakeland trails this year - I bet the views are amazing.

Is there much in the way of facilities at the end?

Which one are doing ?

I‘m doing one of the Cartmel Races at the end of September.

The Helvellyn and Ullswater events are just a little bit too far away for me.

There‘s loads of stalls at every event - tea, coffee, food of all descriptions and sports clothing / shoes stall’s.

If your doing the race as a fun / social runner, you’ll love it, as the once you get a bit of height, the views are stunning and all their ” Challenge “ races are so friendly, you’ll end up with a load, who run at your pace and you form you’re own little gang !

Ps, don’t worry about having to go out and get a pair of fell shoes, as virtually all their events are on mixed terrain, so you can get away with a decent pair of cross trainers - I use Hoka Challengers.

 

[caughtbythefuzz]

Have just started a 12 week training plan for my first half-marathon event. Have done the distance a couple of times by myself, but it's the first time I've done a race (if you'd call it that)...

Does anyone on here have any tips they'd like to pass on, for a relative novice?

Thanks in advance!

 

[COYBL25]

Have just started a 12 week training plan for my first half-marathon event. Have done the distance a couple of times by myself, but it's the first time I've done a race (if you'd call it that)...

Does anyone on here have any tips they'd like to pass on, for a relative novice?

Thanks in advance!

Don‘t get starting line fever and go off too fast, as it’ll wreck you for the rest of the race.

Start off in the middle, that way you can speed up if you’re comfortable or drop back if you’re not.

Most of all, just enjoy it.

Also don’t be phased by the fact that there are loads of runners there, who look like they’ve just stepped out of the Olympics, as they’re there to compete against each other, not you

 

[caughtbythefuzz]

Don‘t get starting line fever and go off too fast, as it’ll wreck you for the rest of the race.

Start off in the middle, that way you can speed up if you’re comfortable or drop back if you’re not.

Most of all, just enjoy it.

Also don’t be phased by the fact that there are loads of runners there, who look like they’ve just stepped out of the Olympics, as they’re there to compete against each other, not you

Thanks very much, good advice!

 

[coollino]

Have just started a 12 week training plan for my first half-marathon event. Have done the distance a couple of times by myself, but it's the first time I've done a race (if you'd call it that)...

Does anyone on here have any tips they'd like to pass on, for a relative novice?

Thanks in advance!

Don't trust anyone with clean trainers

 

[COYBL25]

Thanks very much, good advice!

I always like to arrive an hour or so before the race too, as it gives you a chance to relax, sort your kit out, a last visit to the toilet and a snack.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Have just started a 12 week training plan for my first half-marathon event. Have done the distance a couple of times by myself, but it's the first time I've done a race (if you'd call it that)...

Does anyone on here have any tips they'd like to pass on, for a relative novice?

Thanks in advance!

If you can choose, add easy distance vs adding extra intensity in your training. Adding too much intensity is more likely to cause injury for most runners.

 

[caughtbythefuzz]

If you can choose, add easy distance vs adding extra intensity in your training. Adding too much intensity is more likely to cause injury for most runners.

Cheers. At the moment I'm doing one tempo run, one mid distance, one short and fast, and then a long run - the plan is to gradually increase the stances of the tempo and long run.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Cheers. At the moment I'm doing one tempo run, one mid distance, one short and fast, and then a long run - the plan is to gradually increase the stances of the tempo and long run.

Don’t discount also adding more easy runs (doubles) or extending your easy runs (45 mins minimum for instance). that can give you a massive training boost on the same number of hard workouts you’re already doing.

 

[COYBL25]

Cheers. At the moment I'm doing one tempo run, one mid distance, one short and fast, and then a long run - the plan is to gradually increase the stances of the tempo and long run.

Or, drop the short and fast in favour of a “ fartlek “ session - my favourite type of running, as you do a bit of everything in one go.

 

[caughtbythefuzz]

Or, drop the short and fast in favour of a “ fartlek “ session - my favourite type of running, as you do a bit of everything in one go.

I'll look into that. Is that similar to doing mile repeats?

 

[COYBL25]

I'll look into that. Is that similar to doing mile repeats?

It‘s Swedish for “ speed play “

You make your own course, which is involves, a bit of everything - running up and down raised areas / running on the flat, at varying speeds.

So it’s like a mini hill session, a mini tempo session, a mini interval session and loads of easy running, all rolled into one.

You can make it as long or as short as you want, but I’d say 30 mins would be a good starter, as anything longer, will kill you !

 

[SerenityNigh]

Or, drop the short and fast in favour of a “ fartlek “ session - my favourite type of running, as you do a bit of everything in one go.

Great choice of workout after tacos for lunch