ME Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 See!!! I knew you would. Now let me know about the 5 miles. Think you'll do it before next week? Or is it the designated goal of next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 24, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well I started off increasing my distances on a Saturday (I run tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays), but as I mentioned my morning runs are pathetic, so it isn't really possible. So I've changed the distance upping day to Tuesdays. So 5 miles on Tuesday is the goal. Should be doable, I could have done it tonight or Tuesday gone if I'd wanted I reckon, but I'm going to stick to the schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 25, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm not keen on morning runs, either. Which is why I instituted my "run to work on Friday" regime, just to make myself do it - and it gets some weekly mileage in (seven very hilly miles) without eating into social/family time. It's hell getting started, but by the time I've got into work and had a shower I feel great. Not today though, I'm on leave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingphil Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Tried morning for about 2 weeks - up at 5.30 in the morning, and setting off without any breakfast inside me. Really did not enjoy it at all - so now just go as soon as I get home from work (well, obviously get changed first into my shorts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Everyone seems to be quoting the amount of miles ran, in this thread. Do you all take Pedometor/things with you to track how many miles you've ran? I went for a run Yesterday, but I don't know how far I ran. I just went out for half an hour, with my new 'Philips/ O'Neill' headphones.. It's the first time I've bought headphones that aren't in-ear... what a joy that I can listen to music whilst running!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 25, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2011 I've got an app on my phone that tracks where I run via gps, so knowing how far I've run is pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I need to get an iphone, my phone can't even handle predictive text.. let alone an app for tracking how many miles I've ran! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 25, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2011 Garmin GPS stopwatch is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I've got an app on my phone that tracks where I run via gps, so knowing how far I've run is pretty easy. where do you keep your phone whilst you're running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 25, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2011 In my hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I actually had almost the exact same time on my run today so at least I didn't slack. But I also did the first of many boot camp work outs afterwards and I can honestly say I would like very much to go back to bed instead of working on people or working tonight . But at least my time stayed on track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 25, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2011 Good work ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claret75 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 OK, not running, but got back in the gym today for the first time in about 6 years. Burnt 300 calories on the cross trainer and had a good work out...really enjoyed it and my back felt good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp_villa830 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I post a while back about me starting Jogging/Walking. I've managed a 2 mile jog with only one walk break in 18:30 seconds on my last outing hoping in time i can get upto 5 mile pure jog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thank you Stevo. Good job Claret...glad you were feeling good!! lp_villa, you are making really good time. If you slowed your pace just a little you'd get to 3 miles with ease. Either way you will reach your goal before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Of late I've replaced my running with walking, using my feet to get to wherever I want to go just like the ancients did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 26, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2011 Lance, 2 miles in 18:30 is good! Anything less than 10 minute miles is a good start. I need to go for a run now, but can't be arsed! Motivation please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 26, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2011 I think it's psychological this "can't run on a Saturday" thing. Only managed 3 miles today. First 2 miles were ridiculously slow. But I did finish with an 8 minute final mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted March 26, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2011 just did my 1st proper run for about 5 years... distance: 1.86 miles/3km average speed: 7.26m/h fastest: 9.65m/h time: 15m 25s how is that for starters? i got a stitch after 2 minutes but i soldiered on till the end, i could do a lot better without it! second run, same route tonight.. distance: 1.90miles/3.05km average speed: 8.22mph / 13.23km/h fastest: 10.44mph / 16.80km/h time: 13m 51s so i beat my time comfortably, but never again will i eat a burger 5 minutes before, i felt like death! haven't had a run for about a month now, i need to get a schedule going to keep it up! felt a bit tired from work recently though but i fancy trying to improve my time again later. hopefully can move up to 5km next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 26, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm sluggish and off the pace. Haven't entered a street race for over a year, unmotivated, overweight. Just went out for my default five mile circuit and felt like a lump of lard. Crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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