irishblue11
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Running
- Thread starter blueloon
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Any advice for beginners? I ran casually in college but it has been about a decade. 29yo female and relatively healthy, thinking of trying couch to 5k if anyone has experience.
Couch to five is an excellent starting point.
Get yourself proper running shoes, rather than something from the likes of Sports Direct.
If you can, go to a running shop, as they’ll find a pair that fit properly.
A lot of makes size differently than your regular shoes - usually smaller, so you may need to go up 1/2 or even a full size.
I find setting a goal has been really helpful for me
Couch to 5k is a great starting point
Be consistent, but take days off when your body suggests you need a rest
Training in a group can be a good way to get started; there's nothing better than a good running buddy if you can find one
No idea how to recommend running routes for women; running is safe the the world is/feels more dangerous than it used to be, so be safe running
Few things as good as running when you are in running shape, get outside and and enjoy it
Second race of the year - Lakeland Trails Hawkshead 16K.
Pretty brutal conditions, the cloud had dropped, driving wind and rain, with mud all over the entire course, like I’ve only ever seen at a Tough Mudder.
Despite only being relatively short at just over 10 miles, the mud and the weather made it a real slog.
Well done mate, that sounds like a tough course and conditions.
It`s one of my favourite shorter distance races, as it has a bit of everything in it, lowland fells, forest paths and trails and is usually a really nice scenic course to run, but today was just something else lol
Just done my first run (kind of) in a long time. It started off as a supposed 5 mile walk but I felt good after about 3 miles so thought “I know , I’ll run home” … felt satisfying but I know I’ll suffer tomorrow 
Well done , 2 miles is a good distance if you haven’t run for a long time . Now next time ……..Just done my first run (kind of) in a long time. It started off as a supposed 5 mile walk but I felt good after about 3 miles so thought “I know , I’ll run home” … felt satisfying but I know I’ll suffer tomorrow
Well , I’m 48 years old now and on my 7th day without a cigarette .. so taking things slowly is my only realistic option
coollino
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Did my first trail race today, only 10km but was pretty fun and I came 12th
One of the organisers was walking around telling people how dry the course now in, 5 mins in there was a massive mud bath and people were fuming lol
Was about to sign up to their 10 mile or even their 20 mile, which is more my race length but I'm in bloody Disneyland
One of the organisers was walking around telling people how dry the course now in, 5 mins in there was a massive mud bath and people were fuming lol
Was about to sign up to their 10 mile or even their 20 mile, which is more my race length but I'm in bloody Disneyland
Well , I’m 48 years old now and on my 7th day without a cigarette .. so taking things slowly is my only realistic option
seriously though, I'm younger than you and don't smoke and what I'd give to run 2 miles without breaks every half mile. nice one and be consistent and see what kind of improvement you see.
To be honest, I’m regretting it this morning
. I always do stupid things like this, keep thinking I can do the same things I done 20 years ago… just maybe a little slower. But this morning even my finger nails are hurting I’m gonna have to go for another run this evening through this pain.. just to try and ease the pain…. If you run you’ll know what I mean by that Have you ever done the lowther run?View attachment 249012
First race of the year - Pennine Trails Leighton Hall Half Marathon.
I was flying for the first nine miles and then hit ankle deep mud for the last five miles, which slowed things down a tad
@Bilbo your neck of the woods sir ?
Why where they fuming, it’s been raining for solid for two weeks, what did they expect ???