Paddywhack Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well done lads, some great times! ...I did it in 2hr14. I'm happy with that though, really. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Can't believe it's a year since I broke my hip. Weirdly jealous of people running it today. Well done everyone, a lot of excellent times in aid of some great causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 After not running at all in my 37 years, I started running in July after signing up for a sprint triathlon. My aim was to be able to run the 5km after an open water swim and a 25km cycle. I've been swimming and cycling for years, but always intended to start running when I shifted some weight. So, from my humble beginning in July, I managed to get up to 12km within about a month. A friend challenged me to do a half marathon which I completed in Lisbon three weeks ago. I did a 12km cross country run yesterday and I'm planning on doing the Bideford 10-miler this Sunday. I never expected it to be so addictive, but it's definitely got me now. So begs the question: How long would it take to train for a full marathon? I've got the fitness to swim and cycle significant distances, which seems to transfer over to the running quite well. I've got my eye on a couple of weekends away in Europe next year, and there is a first marathon planned for Barnstaple in September next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Bideford 10; bloody hell that sounds like its going to be hilly! Barnstaple marathon sounds good, may have to do it myself. How long does it train to do a marathon? I reckon at least three months. You clearly have the fitness of transporting oxygen efficiently around your body, which is half the problem, but the physical body will take much longer to cope with the strain if you want to complete it with more than just getting round. I ve got reasonable fitness from cycling, a pretty good V02 max, high lactate tolerance, but I am injured from doing too much running too quickly, so I would suggest caution rather than over ambition... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 The Bideford 10 is almost exclusively flat. I'll dig out a Strava map for it if I can find one. It loops around both sides of the River Torridge, out to Yelland on the Barnstaple road then back to Bideford via the Tarka Trail; a former railway line which is tarmacked and forms part of the NCN27. As it turns out, a friend has had to drop out of this one due to a recurrence of an injury, so I'm having her number and I'm in. The advice is much appreciated - I don't want to burn myself out and a few other seasoned runners have indicated it could be the sport that is more likely to achieve an injury. I hope not! A quick swim yesterday was the perfect recuperation after Sundays run. I'll be swimming again a couple of times before this Sunday. Should get out on my bike again soon as well, I haven't ridden since September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 After not running at all in my 37 years, I started running in July after signing up for a sprint triathlon. My aim was to be able to run the 5km after an open water swim and a 25km cycle. I've been swimming and cycling for years, but always intended to start running when I shifted some weight. So, from my humble beginning in July, I managed to get up to 12km within about a month. A friend challenged me to do a half marathon which I completed in Lisbon three weeks ago. I did a 12km cross country run yesterday and I'm planning on doing the Bideford 10-miler this Sunday. I never expected it to be so addictive, but it's definitely got me now. So begs the question: How long would it take to train for a full marathon? I've got the fitness to swim and cycle significant distances, which seems to transfer over to the running quite well. I've got my eye on a couple of weekends away in Europe next year, and there is a first marathon planned for Barnstaple in September next year... I got from couch to just about being able to complete a marathon in 6 months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 http://www.mapmyrun.com/gb/bideford-eng/bideford-10-route-878829 A massive 121 feet total climb. I'm not going to predict a time for this one, but I would like to better the pace I achieved in the Lisbon Half... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 To be fair Darren you are a damn sight younger than some of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 http://www.mapmyrun.com/gb/bideford-eng/bideford-10-route-878829 A massive 121 feet total climb. I'm not going to predict a time for this one, but I would like to better the pace I achieved in the Lisbon Half... Yep running it on the Tarka Trail will make it dead flat; but its pretty hilly around there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 To be fair Darren you are a damn sight younger than some of us 35? I only managed to get to just about being able to complete it though. 5.12 finish. But I didn't do anything serious like a good diet or targeted exercise or anything, just upped the distance every week at 10 mins / mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 To be fair Darren you are a damn sight younger than some of us 35? I only managed to get to just about being able to complete it though. 5.12 finish. But I didn't do anything serious like a good diet or targeted exercise or anything, just upped the distance every week at 10 mins / mile. About the same here. I had never run more than 8.5 miles before I did my half marathon. You've only got a three year advance on me so I should be good for a marathon by next spring. Hoping these I bought his afternoon will help on Sunday morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted November 1, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2013 I don't think its that hard to get up to shape to be honest. I went from smoking with the occasional 5 a side to running sub 45 min 10k in 6 months. Didn't do anything for another 6 months after baby was born and then 18 months later I've done a couple of half ironmans in reasonably good times (ended up walking the run at ironman Austin 70.3 on Sunday as ongoing hip flexor problem but still average 9 1/2 min miles for a 2:07 half marathon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 New Year, so what are the aims for this year? I invest in a GPS watch for Christmas, really interesting for finding how well I am doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2014 New Year, so what are the aims for this year? I invest in a GPS watch for Christmas, really interesting for finding how well I am doing To run. At all. I'll think about racing if I get consistently injury free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) When you run, are you of the mindset you're running away from something? Or running towards something? Edited January 2, 2014 by 8pints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I was going to out tonight. Cold though innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2014 Cold (and rain) doesn't bother me at all. You run, you get warm. In fact that's more of a problem - I avoid layers, long sleeves, leggings, etc. until it gets somewhere near freezing, otherwise I end up in a muck sweat. Shorts and (technical) t-shirt all the way. The only weather condition that will stop me is ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2014 Cold (and rain) doesn't bother me at all. You run, you get warm. In fact that's more of a problem - I avoid layers, long sleeves, leggings, etc. until it gets somewhere near freezing, otherwise I end up in a muck sweat. Shorts and (technical) t-shirt all the way. The only weather condition that will stop me is ice. Tornado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2014 Cold (and rain) doesn't bother me at all. You run, you get warm. In fact that's more of a problem - I avoid layers, long sleeves, leggings, etc. until it gets somewhere near freezing, otherwise I end up in a muck sweat. Shorts and (technical) t-shirt all the way. The only weather condition that will stop me is ice. Tornado? Nah, so long as it's behind me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 New Year, so what are the aims for this year? I invest in a GPS watch for Christmas, really interesting for finding how well I am doing To run. At all. I'll think about racing if I get consistently injury free. I know the feeling Mike, I ve finally found a physio and a programme that seems to be working for me, but its been a long way back, and picked up other niggly injuries along the way. Whats the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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