Sorry Stolly, I forgot to say well done on running every day for a year. I like to have lazy days, sorry I mean recovery days. So would find that very tough. The odd illness would have stopped me on some days too.
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Sorry Stolly, I forgot to say well done on running every day for a year. I like to have lazy days, sorry I mean recovery days. So would find that very tough. The odd illness would have stopped me on some days too.
All of thats true Nick but I think there are far more important important factors, like when you took up the sport in the first place for example. I think I was 46 when I ran (very very very badly) my first fell race :). Also way back last century when I was at school, although I did quite enjoy cross country running for a while and do okay at it, I was mainly into team sports (football and rugby) and later after that karate and hong kong fuey, none of which particularly helped me improve at running. I suspect that now, aged fifty flipping five, I'm a far superior runner than I ever was at school or probably anytime since. Had I given running a proper crack at the time though I could have ended up being miles miles better than I am now. Peer groups when you're young and what you go for, from the wide range of interests open to you, probably dictate more than anything how you'll end up and what things you might get good or not so good at. In the scheme of things genetics are but a small fractionQuote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Stolly, what you say is true. Training, diet and lifestyle play a critical part in maximising what you've got, but the ultimate glass ceiling is what you've got, and I still argue strongly that there are considerable differences between people. You say you started to take running seriously quite late in life, but when you ran cross country at school you enjoyed it and did OK (presumably meaning you didn't finish last). There's the clue: you have a decent degree of inate ability- possibly average, but still decent. Not everyone does. My recollection of all running when I was at school was misery, discomfort and finishing last every time. It didn't come naturally to me, let me tell you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
During my 16 years (so far) of regular running and taking part in events most weekends, I've read many anecdotes from different people of how they got into running - early starters, early dabblers and late starters, whatever - and seen many people come into the events I've been doing. Even starting as a walker it soon becomes apparent over a year or two of someone's natural ability. Not slowing down as much as others is a good indicator. If/when they take up running, these people who don't slow down also happen to finish quite well up the leaderboard. I would venture to suggest that their glass ceiling is higher than the average. Those whose ceiling is lower have to work and train harder, closer to their max, to achieve the same result as someone with a higher ceiling who's taking it easy on less training. This is what I have observed over the years.
This is a good discussion topic that deserves its own thread. I'm sorry it's taken over this one you started. I applaud you for doing what you're doing to make the best of what you've got. Keep it going, Stolly. I can identify with you, although I can't claim to run every day.
Inspiring stuff Stolly & as TF Guy has mentioned your the Ron Hill of the forum.:)
Well I have been inspired a bit, and I've been for a run every day in September! Tomorrow is a day off work, so I may as well go for a run, which I fear may trigger a similar turn of events for October :)
It really isn't feasible for me to run every day in October, or every day for a year and more. Next week for example, I have to go to Amsterdam on Thursday for a work meeting, leaving home at around 4:30am and won't be home until very late at night - boooo! I did a similar amount of silly hours on Tuesday, and it was pure stubbornness that I had to complete a month, that I went for a run afterwards.
BUT! I can aim for nearly every day.
So - thank you Stolly :)
Hi Stolly, 1st of all well done on setting a goal and sticking to it :-). As a matter of interest how many times a week did you run before you decided to run every day :-)
Great stuff ohw :). I have to travel fairly long distances for my job too from time to time but have still managed, usually by getting up even earlier, to fit the running in. Last week I had two long days out: On Monday a 13 hour journey (11.5 hours in the car for a 1.5 hour meeting!!) to Kingston on Thames and back with driving rain and spray all the way - I got up at 4am, set off at 5am and was back home at 6pm, just in time for a lovely 4 mile run with Harry (in the pissing rain :) ). And on Wednesday I had to get up at 5am to drive to Manchester Airport to fly to Exeter to then drive to Torquay and ditto in reverse for the return journey - still managed my evening run though ;). I think my worst day to get motivated for a run has been the Sunday after my second failed Bob Graham attempt ('monsoon over Bowfell' said in a Reginald Perrin voice :D ) - we'd camped over and arranged to walk up over Haystacks with friends on the Sunday morning meaning that I got home quite late, really quite knackered (zero sleep on Friday night as I'd been running), aching legs and feet and to cap it all 'one or two' problems at home when I got there. I still stumbled out for a run though.... albeit a short one!
And RTS, I used to run 4 or 5 days a week with say 25 to 35 miles of running. My distance is about 40 to 45 miles on average now which is probably the key difference. Obviously that sort of mileage is relatively easily achievable without continuing the run every day thing - I just like running every day.
Those are long days for sure Stolly - my usual working day including commute is around 14 hours as well - leave at 6:20, home around 20:10 so I know how that feels!
And I did manage to run at 10:30pm after getting stuck at work a couple of Saturdays ago for an additional 2 hours. And I did an evening run after leaving home at 2:45am and not getting home until about 18:30.......... So I know it's possible. It just stretches things a little too thin on those totally ridiculous days, especially with trying to do up our new house, and two young step children to fit in as well.
But you are right, it's still possible... No.... Actually... After the really long days, I've actually found it enjoyable! Because the day has left me feeling so drained and possibly stressed, but a good run has blown all that away and felt, in some ways, better than a generous run on a day off! :) I would never have gone for a run on a late evening after a long day before. But I know it's worth it now.
Only just found this thread as it was started when I was not about.
Well done, great achievement. I prefer to run every day as well, I am not sure what my longest unbroken period has been but I know I never made a full year.
At our Club, I often used to say that a days rest per week meant 7.4 weeks per year wasted.
And if I can do it, when I am not even a proper runner, then ANYONE can - so there! :p
Stolly is your run of runs still unbroken? :) Well over 400 days now if so?
That was the day after the Borrowdale Fell Race which you did a week after your second BGR attempt (and still ran a good race) and from what I recall, you left most of the party way behind on the walk and I kept having to reign you in so that we didn't lose the weaker members! Words were muttered about mountain goats. Your energy amazes me (although I challenge you to stay awake through the whole of a film!:) ) I think you've successfully proved that unless you are dying, there is no excuse not to run every day if you really want to, it is down to choice and priorities. I worked out that I run an average of 5 times a week and the days I miss tend to be because I fancy a rest day or I want to concentrate on something else that day. It is always a choice and not because I couldn't fit in a run.
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Originally Posted by Stolly
Indeed Hes. And a run is a run, short or otherwise!!!
I think I've done about 3 runs under 2 miles during September... One was just because I had a really bad hangover :o
yes and well done on your daily running! :) I rarely run less than 4.5miles and if I have done it tends to be the days when I feel a bit crap but want to run anyway so just go for a shorty. You are right that it makes you feel better. It took me a long time to have faith that I might feel awful but just getting out for a few miles will make me feel so much better.
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Whoops they're all merging into one :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hes
And onehill, yep still going
We're going to run every day in December. Four in four so far :closed:
Well done DT and Stef. I'm still trogging on and have even managed to scrape by with my running whilst suffering from flubonic plague and, more recently, a jolly bad cold with a tweaked hamstring on top :)
Is Harry on this unbroken run too?
Harry of course runs every day and, when my daughters are around as well, it can sometimes be two or three runs daily for him :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trog
Snap!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
I have in fact, stolen the idea from your good self DT. Thanks.
It's catching Stolly - See what you have done to us!!!
I decided to run every day in September - which I did as already mentioned on this thread. Since then, in October and November, I have not had an unbroken run of runs, however the very few days I have missed (maybe 4 or 5 in total since 1st Oct) have been due to having no spare time whatsoever - I can't imagine just not going and sitting in front of the TV or something anymore :thumbup:
I am yet to have a day off in December :closed:
Running every day is the way to go. 380 days for me now :thumbup:
Border collies help :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Oven Gloves
Your right there!!! Winnie already has the guilt trip look down to a tee!!! I have to go :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
Stolly ahh, the mists have cleared, have noticed your improvements in the Esk Valley Series races, good on you. You have hit on something though, (just chanced upon this thread) i've enjoyed running alot more when the training pressures aren't there so much, will do a weekly track session, but the rest of the time (mostly) its steady trots at a pace i fancy and the running just becomes enjoyable.
Consistency is a key feature of good training, so that actually probably without thinking about it you build a good base, naturally become fitter and the running becomes easier (and more enjoyable).
Running everyday mmh......
Indeed Tuffer, gives you a good baseline to work with if you want, or just go out and enjoy if you don't to do any more than that :D
They certainly do Stolly. I'm not sure I would have kept it going if it wasn't for them :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
13 runs done in 13 days. Tonight was tough after a seven hour drive largely in freezing fog but the job's a good 'un still :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
This thread got me thinking about how often i do run, upped my game to 5 days a week rather than 3 or 4, with the aim of consistency peppered with quality sessions/races to up the fitness.
The festive race begins this weekend in North Yorkshire with the Poultry Run (not fell but multi-terrain and a seasonal favourite) joy:)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/sep/21/athletics
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He has run every day for the past 44 years - and has just reached his target of competing in 100 different countries before his 70th birthday.
That was 4 years ago, is he still going?
Ron Hill wrote 2 books that give a great account of his training and racing diaries called The Long Hard Road part 1 & part 2. In them he mentions when he competed in the 3 peaks race & other fell races in Lancashire . These books are quite hard to come by now and you can pay alot of money for them, i am glad i bought mine at a bargain price.:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by shaunaneto
My Dad has both copies, autographed.Quote:
Ron Hill wrote 2 books
Wow they will be worth a bob or to then:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trog
Just seen this thread - there's a bunch of us running every day for a year
http://run365challenge.blogspot.co.uk/p/welcome.html
check the blog - anyone welcome to start anytime!
I finally feel like I'm fit again, having had to run through a proper attack of man flu during October, which sort of turned into a never ending cold for November and the first week or so of December, not helped by a tweaked hamstring at the Clay Bank West fell race and some kind of problem with the bottom of my left bum cheek muscle/hamstring of my left leg (which I 'cleverly' self diagnosed as piriformis syndrome :) ). Stretching seems to help it and, in any event, it aches most when I'm sat in the car and is now okay while I'm running. 2,260 miles for 2012 so far with 420,500 feet of climb :cool:
Stolly, have I heard the 2000 mile mark as being the amount needed to really REALLY get the running dialled?
Cracking effort Stolly, and a good base year for next years challenges:thumbup:
I had an intermittent sciatica type injury about ten years ago that we couldn't pin down. I eventually cottoned on that it flared up when I used the wife's car for work instead of mine (100 mile per day commute)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stolly
The lengths I have to go to! Its our Christmas lunch and bun fight at work to day so, at 5:25 am, I'm just tootling off for a quick run in the hills with Harry :)