Noz Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) Any of you buggers into running? I'm built like a potato, due to years of weight lifting and enjoying take away's. But been enjoying running endurance this year. Got a long run I'm prepping for end of the year too, life seems to be either Supra or fitness prep lately. Edited May 7, 2021 by Noz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I've done a few 10k's but nothing long distance for a while. Always wanted to do a Marathon but never got the motivation to do the months of prep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I've done a few marathons and about 9 triathlons. Easy work.. if you can run 5k you can run 100k - just keep moving the legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 56 minutes ago, tayr said: I've done a few marathons and about 9 triathlons. Easy work.. if you can run 5k you can run 100k - just keep moving the legs I think you need to tell my legs that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Just now, Tyson said: I think you need to tell my legs that It's all in the mind.. I am kidding though, longest i have ran is 7k and that was on wednesday. but ive always found if im distracted about something i can run alot further than i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 minute ago, tayr said: It's all in the mind.. I am kidding though, longest i have ran is 7k and that was on wednesday. but ive always found if im distracted about something i can run alot further than i think Very true though, once you hit the wall and move through it, it gets easier. The initial part of the run is the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Tyson said: Very true though, once you hit the wall and move through it, it gets easier. The initial part of the run is the hardest. oh for sure.. as soon as i set off and my ankles start hurting instantly and my breathing is already heavy after 100 mtrs i know its going to be a tough one Edited May 7, 2021 by tayr (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 minute ago, tayr said: oh for sure.. as soon as i set off and my ankles start hurting instantly and my breathing is already heavy after 100 mtrs i know its going to be a tough one Also depends what your motivation is, distance or time? For distance you are a little more relaxed because you can run a slightly slower pace to eek out energy reserves, time chasing is a lot tougher as you're constantly checking to make sure your keeping up the pace and can become demotivated if it starts to slip off, having to push harder to make up the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tyson said: Also depends what your motivation is, distance or time? For distance you are a little more relaxed because you can run a slightly slower pace to eek out energy reserves, time chasing is a lot tougher as you're constantly checking to make sure your keeping up the pace and can become demotivated if it starts to slip off, having to push harder to make up the time. Thats very true.. i find time chasing will just demotivate me, turns it into a bit of a toxic hobby. I was like that with weight lifting, i got obsessed with the numbers that i really started to hate it, and eventually i quit. I do the 5k on about 5:40-5:50 minute per km the 7k i did on about 6:20 minute per km so yeh definitely true about the timings. 6:20 felt good to me but it's certainly on the slower side of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 3 hours ago, tayr said: Thats very true.. i find time chasing will just demotivate me, turns it into a bit of a toxic hobby. I was like that with weight lifting, i got obsessed with the numbers that i really started to hate it, and eventually i quit. I do the 5k on about 5:40-5:50 minute per km the 7k i did on about 6:20 minute per km so yeh definitely true about the timings. 6:20 felt good to me but it's certainly on the slower side of things Yep totally get that, whilst targets and goals can be motivational, you need to make sure you don't lose sight of why you are doing it. To keep in shape, for mental wellbeing or for a marathon etc Having a sense of achievement is important to keeping motivated which you tend to lose if you keep moving the goal posts further down the road to often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I used to work with an ultra runner. Would come in on Monday morning and tell me he ran 85 miles on the Saturday I literally couldn't think of anything worse than running as I don't have the brain for it. Like the guys say above, it all seems to be about mindset and I just can't get my brain to concentrate on anything other than the fact I'm buckled and still trying to move forward. Do love a good adventure on my bike though. Easier to keep moving a take a breather every now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 7 hours ago, tayr said: It's all in the mind.. I am kidding though, longest i have ran is 7k and that was on wednesday. but ive always found if im distracted about something i can run alot further than i think Certain part of it is in the mind. But capability plays a huge part. 7 hours ago, Tyson said: Very true though, once you hit the wall and move through it, it gets easier. The initial part of the run is the hardest. First 10 minutes agree is always hard. Once warmed up its fine. Get a bit stressful after the 18 mile mark. 7 hours ago, Tyson said: Also depends what your motivation is, distance or time? For distance you are a little more relaxed because you can run a slightly slower pace to eek out energy reserves, time chasing is a lot tougher as you're constantly checking to make sure your keeping up the pace and can become demotivated if it starts to slip off, having to push harder to make up the time. I think alternating distance or speed helps overall fitness for sure. The slower shorter runs always help contribute to a faster pace when needed. 6 hours ago, tayr said: Thats very true.. i find time chasing will just demotivate me, turns it into a bit of a toxic hobby. I was like that with weight lifting, i got obsessed with the numbers that i really started to hate it, and eventually i quit. I do the 5k on about 5:40-5:50 minute per km the 7k i did on about 6:20 minute per km so yeh definitely true about the timings. 6:20 felt good to me but it's certainly on the slower side of things But maybe you were chasing time too aggressively. Did you have tempo runs. Short mini 2k slow runs. Did you use hills and sprints mixing the sessions up. 2 hours ago, Style said: I used to work with an ultra runner. Would come in on Monday morning and tell me he ran 85 miles on the Saturday I literally couldn't think of anything worse than running as I don't have the brain for it. Like the guys say above, it all seems to be about mindset and I just can't get my brain to concentrate on anything other than the fact I'm buckled and still trying to move forward. Do love a good adventure on my bike though. Easier to keep moving a take a breather every now and again I love riding. Faster pace is enjoyable too. Offroading is too slow for me. Got a road bike I get out on a lot. Less so building for this ultra. Running technique is difficult for some of us. Many of my niggles has been due to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I did a half marathon once - Then I discovered running is not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Least you done it mate! I got in just shy of 17 miles in this weekend. Think after this year, will likely just do a weekly 10k. Nice to get out and about, but planning and diet takes up so much time hey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Noz said: Least you done it mate! I got in just shy of 17 miles in this weekend. Think after this year, will likely just do a weekly 10k. Nice to get out and about, but planning and diet takes up so much time hey. That's true. The longest I had done in my 'training' before hand was 5K - So I was not expecting much. Took me just over 2 hours for the half marathon. 17 Miles in one weekend is a great effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Mugello said: That's true. The longest I had done in my 'training' before hand was 5K - So I was not expecting much. Took me just over 2 hours for the half marathon. 17 Miles in one weekend is a great effort! Thanks mate! Just over 2 hours is a respectable time for a half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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