Self-indulgent training diary

[OneHillWonder]

Laugh i nearly cried, i did 4 miles in one hour! now i did not count seconds, but i am sure it was a close to the 60 mins!

NB do not put yourself down. Anyone who goes out and does it is doing well. And as TheHeathens says the only way is up I am STILL getting PBs on 10k races, because I improve so bloody slowly I shave off a few seconds each time... "I might be slow but I am 23 seconds quicker than last year"!

[OneHillWonder]

5.2 miles in 41:42 today. Was quite a hilly run and felt wuite good

good good I approve

[Behind You]

NB, also, have you noticed, all these super-fast folks are always injured or trying to recover from injury, is it worth it, I say not! Just enjoy yourself and like OHW says, you will improve hugely if you keep at it. My first 5k on a treadmill (aagh) took 40 minutes and I was nearly sick. Now I'm looking forward to a "good" time at the Windermere marathon in 2 weeks time (eek). Sorry about hijacking your thread Heathens, did you train today?

[Roadrunner]

I don't want to tempt faith Behind You, but its not all runners who are injured or coming back from injuries. With the right balance of training, racing and on-going physio as a presentative measure some of us manage to race ok with no injuries. So I would say it is worth it.

I would also add that NVB should be held up as a positive role model to anyone wanting to go running. Running is free. The parks, the roads and the moors are free to run on. You just need a good pair of trainers and determination.

[daz h]

Yes spot on
Well done Nirvana

[TheHeathens]

Did 4.82 miles today. Wanted to do the first 3 fast (relatively!) as I'm running a 5km in a few weeks. I took it easy on the 4th mile and sped up a little on the last 0.82 miles:

Mile 1 : 7:12
Mile 2 : 7:01
Mile 3 : 6:46
Mile 4 : 8:03
Mile 5 : 5:49 (7:05 pace)

Total : 34:50 (7:14 pace)

Relatively happy with that - long way to go yet!

By the way, all feel free to hijack the thread. I'm using it to motivate myself, but there's no reason why other people shouldn't be motivated too!

[NirvanaBliss]

NB do not put yourself down. Anyone who goes out and does it is doing well. And as TheHeathens says the only way is up I am STILL getting PBs on 10k races, because I improve so bloody slowly I shave off a few seconds each time... "I might be slow but I am 23 seconds quicker than last year"!

Its a slow process that is for sure, but like you, i have last years record to fall back on and i couldn't even walk 100 yards without getting tired, since Feb this year i have lost 18lb in weight, lots more to go, and i can actually go running on my own in Heaton Park, and although i still feel abit silly doing so, i just smile at anyone who looks at me.

I doubt you are slow...

NB, also, have you noticed, all these super-fast folks are always injured or trying to recover from injury, is it worth it, I say not! Just enjoy yourself and like OHW says, you will improve hugely if you keep at it. My first 5k on a treadmill (aagh) took 40 minutes and I was nearly sick. Now I'm looking forward to a "good" time at the Windermere marathon in 2 weeks time (eek). Sorry about hijacking your thread Heathens, did you train today?

Thanks BYou much appreciated!!! & RR thanks!

Sorry for hijacking your thread Adam, well done on your running...

[NirvanaBliss]

Hi all,

Before the great forum crash of January 2007, I used to put my training in a thread of its own because it helped to motivate me and I actually got quite fit.

I'm trying to get fit again, so I'm going to do it again. I know it's really self-indulgent and although anyone is free to have a look in here, it's more for my own benefit by shaming me into action!

Anyway, 4 mile run today on road and trail (29:27)

Mile 1 - 7:32
Mile 2 - 7:46
Mile 3 - 7:49 (steep uphill)
Mile 4 - 6:21 (mainly downhill)

It's a start!

Did 4.82 miles today. Wanted to do the first 3 fast (relatively!) as I'm running a 5km in a few weeks. I took it easy on the 4th mile and sped up a little on the last 0.82 miles:

Mile 1 : 7:12
Mile 2 : 7:01
Mile 3 : 6:46
Mile 4 : 8:03
Mile 5 : 5:49 (7:05 pace)

Total : 34:50 (7:14 pace)

Relatively happy with that - long way to go yet!

By the way, all feel free to hijack the thread. I'm using it to motivate myself, but there's no reason why other people shouldn't be motivated too!

You certainly are motivating hunni...

[OneHillWonder]

well done the heathens

and well done NB - 18lbs is fantastic!!

Right, I am on a mission this week I WILL go running at lunch time I WILL

[TheHeathens]

Did a hilly (at Werneth Low) 8.93 miles today in 1:15:18.

Mile 1 - 8:16
Mile 2 - 8:35
Mile 3 - 8:44
Mile 4 - 9:35
Mile 5 - 8:13
Mile 6 - 8:18
Mile 7 - 8:04
Mile 8 - 8:09
Mile 9 - 7:23 (0.93 miles - 7:57 pace)

Longest run in over 2 years and first 4 miles were completely uphill (from my house to Werneth Low). I'm contemplating going down to Altrincham and doing my first session in 2 years on Tuesday.