I started running about 3 weeks ago, my pace really is barely running, any quicker and it's feel like a heart attack is coming. How long do I have to keep this crawl going for before I see an improvement?
Well done mate. I'm considerably younger than you so factor the following with that in mind :-)
Very soon is the answer, if you are turning out 2-3 times a week. If you are just doing once a week or less frequent then you'll find it hard to make improvements.
I hadn't done any real exercise for about ten years when i started up last year. I first did about half a mile before walking. I started tracking my runs when i got up to about 2.5 miles without walking last June.
Looking back at my tracked runs, i stayed at the same pace for the next 2 months and gradually ein that time xtended the distance steadily up to 5.5 miles, staying at roughly the same pace regardless of what distance i run within those parameters.
I then started doing Parkrun in September. My first one i run around 45 secs a mile quicker than what i had been. My last Parkrun was 6 minutes quicker than my first,. So you are looking at a 3 mins a mile difference in 12 months (and i'm still no speedster!).
You haven't got to go overboard in terms of committment & discipline, just try and stay consistent. But doing a Parkrun (or any form of run with others), definitely helped trigger me into getting a little quicker.
good luck mate. See you at Avery Hill in the morning?
The "considerably" really hurt and spurred me to enter my first ever event finishing in just under 34 mins, bit of a scrum at the start that I wasn't quite expecting. All my runs previously had been walk/run jobs so I thought I'd use this to see what I could do and got to about 18 mins before my first break so I was very happy with that.
I run ‘naked’ for the first ever time; no earphones, runtracker or water bottle. Felt really strange. Was definitely better not having to carry anything or keep putting an earphone back in my lughole, but I did find it got me over concerned about my breathing with no music to distract me and not knowing if I was pacing myself ok made it more difficult. Enjoyable run today though, managed my second best time. Made a nice change waiting for the email not having a clue what time you run.
Well done @ThreadKiller , lots of respect waking up to pouring rain yet still committing to a first outing. Glad it stopped for the run. That’s a great start mate, good to see you. You’ll bring that down very quickly if you stay regular.
6k in Blackheath and Greenwich Park this morning. Haven’t done 10k for ages so panicking for Regents Park 10k next week. Anyone else doing it for CATC!
I run ‘naked’ for the first ever time; no earphones, runtracker or water bottle. Felt really strange. Was definitely better not having to carry anything or keep putting an earphone back in my lughole, but I did find it got me over concerned about my breathing with no music to distract me and not knowing if I was pacing myself ok made it more difficult. Enjoyable run today though, managed my second best time. Made a nice change waiting for the email not having a clue what time you run.
Well done @ThreadKiller , lots of respect waking up to pouring rain yet still committing to a first outing. Glad it stopped for the run. That’s a great start mate, good to see you. You’ll bring that down very quickly if you stay regular.
That first time running without music is strange but is a complete game changer.
Was all lined up on the start line of my second ever marathon, my first ever trail ultra. Off we went, 200 yards down the road, a low branch whipped my ear buds out and snapped the cable. The thought of running without music before that point was horrific but that single run alone made me realise I didnt need music and every run after that point was without music.
I run ‘naked’ for the first ever time; no earphones, runtracker or water bottle. Felt really strange. Was definitely better not having to carry anything or keep putting an earphone back in my lughole, but I did find it got me over concerned about my breathing with no music to distract me and not knowing if I was pacing myself ok made it more difficult. Enjoyable run today though, managed my second best time. Made a nice change waiting for the email not having a clue what time you run.
Well done @ThreadKiller , lots of respect waking up to pouring rain yet still committing to a first outing. Glad it stopped for the run. That’s a great start mate, good to see you. You’ll bring that down very quickly if you stay regular.
That first time running without music is strange but is a complete game changer.
Was all lined up on the start line of my second ever marathon, my first ever trail ultra. Off we went, 200 yards down the road, a low branch whipped my ear buds out and snapped the cable. The thought of running without music before that point was horrific but that single run alone made me realise I didnt need music and every run after that point was without music.
6k in Blackheath and Greenwich Park this morning. Haven’t done 10k for ages so panicking for Regents Park 10k next week. Anyone else doing it for CATC!
Yes kimbo. Assuming we are getting running tops, it should be easy to spot each other. If not, I'll have my Team Addicks cycle top on
strangely enjoyable though, probably the friendliest Parkrun I’ve done. Course was very sodden, my foot was soaked through before I even got to the first path.
Somehow managed to finish within 2 secs of PB. Bit gutted knowing that as could easily have found an extra 3 seconds!
strangely enjoyable though, probably the friendliest Parkrun I’ve done. Course was very sodden, my foot was soaked through before I even got to the first path.
Somehow managed to finish within 2 secs of PB. Bit gutted knowing that as could easily have found an extra 3 seconds!
I've previously used that excuse between the sheets
Ran my first Parkrun today in soggy Maidstone. What an well organised and super friendly event.
Started at the very back of the pack as the quick start court me off guard haha but managed to wind my way through and finish 82 of 289 in 24:32.
Something to build on for sure, any Kent Parkruns that are ‘must do’?
Lullingstone PR might slow you down a bit! Bit hilly they tell me!
Just waiting for my official timing this week, but I stopped my watch at 24:32 so a dead heat. Today I was at Corby, Northants, one of my three home runs.
Ran on Friday after seeing back surgeon who gave me all clear. I’d bruised a vertebra and squashed another disc, causing a bit of damage to a nerve, but he said crack on, which is a relief. Mrs JS ran in the rain this morning, and I’m feeling a bit guilty that I didn’t join her.
Had a week or two off running after getting a bit of a shin splint (after cycling - weird) anyway did a Parkrun pb at Avery Hill today of 25:39 with Kev E pacing me so well pleased
Managed 9 miles yesterday around the outskirts of Maidstone in 1:11 (7.52 per mile), was well chuffed with myself...especially as it was pretty warm. Feeling really good about running again now.....funny how addictive it can be.
Currently on 5th or 6th week of no running... Gave myself a sports hernia (muscle away from bone rather than a 'pop') playing Gaelic Football (I know, I know...was a work thing and was given no choice...was good fun though to be honest...) and now I'm f*cked for months. Not covered by health insurance as my company forgot to sign me up, so waiting for NHS to come to my rescue... Still have to ride to work but even walking is painful after a short while..properly fed up as was looking forward to a summer of running after spending so much time on my bike recently, and was starting to record some good times at Danson PR :-(
Currently on 5th or 6th week of no running... Gave myself a sports hernia (muscle away from bone rather than a 'pop') playing Gaelic Football (I know, I know...was a work thing and was given no choice...was good fun though to be honest...) and now I'm f*cked for months. Not covered by health insurance as my company forgot to sign me up, so waiting for NHS to come to my rescue... Still have to ride to work but even walking is painful after a short while..properly fed up as was looking forward to a summer of running after spending so much time on my bike recently, and was starting to record some good times at Danson PR :-(
Sounds similar to my "minimum 6 weeks rest" the physio has put me on. I have a grade three hip adductor strain... Every time it starts to heal i get a twisted popping bubble wrap feeling followed by pain and weakness... I assumed it was healing but then last Wednesday it was like an almighty pain and now I'm on full rest.
Apparently linked to over compensation after picking up my quad strain at Brighton/London.
Don't know what to do without my daily dopamine hit!
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Was definitely better not having to carry anything or keep putting an earphone back in my lughole, but I did find it got me over concerned about my breathing with no music to distract me and not knowing if I was pacing myself ok made it more difficult. Enjoyable run today though, managed my second best time. Made a nice change waiting for the email not having a clue what time you run.
Well done @ThreadKiller , lots of respect waking up to pouring rain yet still committing to a first outing. Glad it stopped for the run. That’s a great start mate, good to see you. You’ll bring that down very quickly if you stay regular.
Was all lined up on the start line of my second ever marathon, my first ever trail ultra. Off we went, 200 yards down the road, a low branch whipped my ear buds out and snapped the cable. The thought of running without music before that point was horrific but that single run alone made me realise I didnt need music and every run after that point was without music.
Yes kimbo. Assuming we are getting running tops, it should be easy to spot each other. If not, I'll have my Team Addicks cycle top on
Only 184 at Greenwich Park Run, usually 300.
strangely enjoyable though, probably the friendliest Parkrun I’ve done. Course was very sodden, my foot was soaked through before I even got to the first path.
Somehow managed to finish within 2 secs of PB. Bit gutted knowing that as could easily have found an extra 3 seconds!
Started at the very back of the pack as the quick start court me off guard haha but managed to wind my way through and finish 82 of 289 in 24:32.
Something to build on for sure, any Kent Parkruns that are ‘must do’?
Mrs JS ran in the rain this morning, and I’m feeling a bit guilty that I didn’t join her.
This has started just next to the A2 at Gravesend: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/cyclopark/
MPs. Those shorts are bright red!
had to miss today as wife booked a hair appointment at the same time. FUMING!!!
what did Kev make of Avery Hill?
Apparently linked to over compensation after picking up my quad strain at Brighton/London.
Don't know what to do without my daily dopamine hit!
hope you both heal up well