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« Reply #180 on: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 20:21:43 »

Good work Batch. I'm looking for local 10k - half marathon distance, can anyone recommend one?

Chip half is September, Swindon October. Guess you knew this and was looking for something more imminent?
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« Reply #181 on: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 20:46:20 »

Ideally. I've really lost all momentum and enthusiasm recently so need to get back into it. I think a race lined up should do.
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« Reply #182 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 12:46:05 »

As I'm rapidly approaching my half century I've decided that being an excercisephobe is no longer a sensible option. I've been fag free for 5 months now and am exercising (Both strength and cardio) 6 days a week. Running, it seems, is one of the cheapest, yet effective forms of exercise around so I'm looking to start the C25K program next week.
I'm not looking to progress any further than about 10K eventually (Stick your marathons up your arse).

Have any of you enthusiasts got any top tips?
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« Reply #183 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 12:51:40 »

Get a decent pair of running shoes.

Start running.
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« Reply #184 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 13:02:09 »

Get a decent pair of running shoes.

Start running.

Thanks. Good advice....
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« Reply #185 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 13:15:28 »

Change your local,  to a pub about 5km away.
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« Reply #186 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 13:15:45 »

Get a decent pair of running shoes.

Start running.

Get properly fitted for running shoes at a proper running shop - don't just go to JJB. It may cost more but it'll save you loads of physio bills.

Buy a good watch, good kit (shorts, running shirts and socks).

Set a goal - usually an event - there are loads of 10ks in and around the New Forest. In fact I have a place at the NF10 this sunday I can't use.
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« Reply #187 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 13:25:04 »

As I'm rapidly approaching my half century I've decided that being an excercisephobe is no longer a sensible option. I've been fag free for 5 months now and am exercising (Both strength and cardio) 6 days a week. Running, it seems, is one of the cheapest, yet effective forms of exercise around so I'm looking to start the C25K program next week.
I'm not looking to progress any further than about 10K eventually (Stick your marathons up your arse).

Have any of you enthusiasts got any top tips?
Not an enthusiast by any means - I'm probably about 7-8 weeks ahead of you Smiley But what I've found really helpful was following a programme that builds up gradually, not just in terms of the length of each run, but the intervals within each run. My previous attempts at starting running regularly were always undermined by charging out the house full of enthusiasm, going hell for leather for about 400 yards then collapsing in a humiliated soggy mess at the roadside before limping back home and giving up. Because I'd tried to run before I could walk, pretty much literally.

My recent attempts have worked because I've got three things right
1) followed an interval-based programme that started off with (e.g.) 5 mins walk- 5 mins light jog- 5 mins walk, then built up over the weeks to longer sessions and more sustained effort within sessions. So it started out easy almost to the point of being frustrating, but has built up almost without me noticing.
2) Little and often - I do 20-30 mins 4 days a week. Which I can fit in before getting the kids up for breakfast/school run/work without being too disruptive, but it also creates a regular habit/pattern which is crucial to sustaining it.
3) Make the last day of the pattern a gentle jog/recovery run

(I say I've got them right, actually the programme I followed did this).

Oh, and yeah like Samdy says get a decent pair of running shoes. Go to a proper running shop (i.e. not sports direct, DW Sports etc) and ask what type you need.
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« Reply #188 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 18:30:26 »

I'm not sure of you current fitness, so apologies if this is an insult, but there are some couch to 5k apps you can get for your phone that pretty much follow the PaulD plan.

The difficulty is definitely maintaining motivation. Its really easy to look out the window at the rain and think 'fuck that'. And you do it a couple more times and all of a sudden you fall out the habit.

For me motivation/goal was initially weight loss (still is), but as I've got 'better' at running I've started to train for events. I know you said that 10k was the aim  - so with that in mind perhaps have a target of first being able to run 5k - when you get there a lot of places do a free 5k park run. You get timed, get a new PB, then post it in the running thread Smiley

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http://www.parkrun.org.uk/swindon/
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Can't disagree with getting the right shoes though. I get a lot less achillies trouble now I have.
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« Reply #189 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 19:25:55 »

Get some decent shoes, don't worry yourself too much about spending money on any of the other 'specialist' kit. Have a set goal/target/event in mind to train for, else motivation WILL wane. As batch says, park runs are fantastic for this kind of stuff.

Just enjoy it. Don't stress about going fast, just enjoy being out there with the wind running over your head.
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« Reply #190 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 19:39:56 »

just enjoy being out there with the wind running over your head.
Haha.
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« Reply #191 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 20:19:30 »

Thanks. Good advice....
A decent pair of running shoes is a must else you could end up injured in the wrong pair.

Run Swindon is a good place to go they'll check your gait to see what type of runner you are

Try your local Park run on Saturday mornings it's only 5k but it's good fun & it motivates you to go back every week to beat your time.

The step up from 5-10k is pretty easy. 10k - half marathon is achievable too but you don't need to worry about that
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« Reply #192 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 20:22:50 »

Haha.

Are you going to be skinny next time i see you? Im gonna call you Mo from now on
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« Reply #193 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 20:25:38 »

Are you going to be skinny next time i see you? Im gonna call you Mo from now on
Skinny in 5 weeks? I wouldn't have thought so! Lost most of the weight I gained after quitting smoking, but I don't think I'll ever be skinny. Too much muscle.....
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« Reply #194 on: Friday, July 11, 2014, 21:00:07 »

Your like a white mr T
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