[alex0723]

(Original post by SebMurphy)
i thought that 3x15 would get me pretty far... say 45km

also, what do you recomend about weights/general circuits on non run days?

Going on long 15km runs will build your endurance. It won't do you any harm, but you won't get nearly as much out of it as you could have. Doing shorter fartlek work you increase your VO2 max which is essnetially the limiting factor in how fast you can run.
Circuits are good, weight probably have little effect on your running ability. I would recomend running on a few more days instead of doing weights and circiuts. One 15km run and several shorter runs is most definatley the best way for you to get fitter!

[SebMurphy]

(Original post by alex0723)
Going on long 15km runs will build your endurance. It won't do you any harm, but you won't get nearly as much out of it as you could have. Doing shorter fartlek work you increase your VO2 max which is essnetially the limiting factor in how fast you can run.
Circuits are good, weight probably have little effect on your running ability. I would recomend running on a few more days instead of doing weights and circiuts. One 15km run and several shorter runs is most definatley the best way for you to get fitter!

great stuff! thanks for the advce
ill bear it in mind when i can get running again - but god knows when thats going to be.
and then no doubt ill be pestering you again

[Revenged]

what training were you doing as a middle distance runner?

if you were a middle distance runner, V02 max is not the limiting factor - so i do agree with you, you are not wrong by needing to increase the miles to get better at longer distances !

i suspect you are better on the track than long distance - so i'd suggest getting back to the track and carrying on with interval sessions as this will give you a major advantage over other runners.

you can run 3 times a week (with once a week at the track) and then work from there. perhaps 15k is far too ambitious. you ideally should start with 3 miles x 3 times a week and work up to a long run, 2 (or 3) regular runs and an interval session.

you'll do much better than you exceptions. you just need persistence. good luck.

[SebMurphy]

i wasnt planning on starting out straight into 15km runs lol
but for the GNR i will need to be cracking some serious miles out.

[manx1991]

(Original post by SebMurphy)
i wasnt planning on starting out straight into 15km runs lol
but for the GNR i will need to be cracking some serious miles out.

Hey, have you already told me you're going the GNR xD I can't remember I just know there's one other person...

How are you training for it? I'm hoping to be at a sub 90 half marathon in 3 years so this is going to tell me how hard to run, but I'm thinking I might find a flatter one with better PB potential to get a good idea of my potential

Personally I'm doing intervals for speed work (8x200 tonight!) and one long run (I say long, at the minute it's just under a mile as that's all I can manage!) with cardio and cross training once a week. Works causing a nightmare with any schedule I'd want to do though

[Kash:)]

I go running three-four times a week.
Have no idea how far I run though, how do you work that out?

[manx1991]

(Original post by Kash:))
I go running three-four times a week.
Have no idea how far I run though, how do you work that out?

If they are pretty much in open spaces I use mapmyrun.co.uk

[SebMurphy]

Hey, have you already told me you're going the GNR xD I can't remember I just know there's one other person...

How are you training for it? I'm hoping to be at a sub 90 half marathon in 3 years so this is going to tell me how hard to run, but I'm thinking I might find a flatter one with better PB potential to get a good idea of my potential

Personally I'm doing intervals for speed work (8x200 tonight!) and one long run (I say long, at the minute it's just under a mile as that's all I can manage!) with cardio and cross training once a week. Works causing a nightmare with any schedule I'd want to do though

it might have been me yeah.

at the moment im not training, but after christmas when hopefully ill be injury free im gonna start running again and then it will be gradually stepping up the kms each week (homework permitting) untill the summer, and then its non stop grueling training, combined with flipping burgers at mcdonalds

If they are pretty much in open spaces I use mapmyrun.co.uk

mapmyrun is ace
i got fed up of putting my runs in after a while, but for finding good routes its really handy

[addylad]

Garmin 405CX on the way.

[MaceyThe]

For me, 4 run sessions a week:

1 long slow jog about 10 miles

1 sprints, hill-sprints, grid sprints (on a rugby pitch) session

1 fast 3 miler

1 sprint session with bodyweight excercises thrown in - makes me want to vom!

[manx1991]

(Original post by addylad)
Garmin 405CX on the way.

Ahh so want one! I mentioned to my boyfriend while in a shop that I wanted one and the guy behind the counter started going on about how it can't accurately measure you're calorie count and stuff... I was like, I only want it for distance and heart rate jeez!

Ahh intervals tonight, 8x200

[addylad]

(Original post by manx1991)
Ahh so want one! I mentioned to my boyfriend while in a shop that I wanted one and the guy behind the counter started going on about how it can't accurately measure you're calorie count and stuff... I was like, I only want it for distance and heart rate jeez!

Ahh intervals tonight, 8x200

Yeah who uses calorie counters, pfft! I think the virtual partner makes it well worth the money, and being about to see where you are compared to where you should be.

[L-x]

Does anybody have experience getting back into running after an injury? I have a history of finding it really hard to take things as slowly as i need to. Can anyone reccomend a rehab program to follow?

[manx1991]

(Original post by L-x)
Does anybody have experience getting back into running after an injury? I have a history of finding it really hard to take things as slowly as i need to. Can anyone reccomend a rehab program to follow?

I think it'll depend on the distance, of course you won't be up to competing straight away which is probably why you are rushing. I'd recommend the couch to 5km programme, even if you're not trying to get to that distance it gives you a set programme of easy work outs (generally walk a minute run a minute) which should help you build up strength and endurance again. Also, gym work and swimming. My boyfriend was out of running for 8 weeks so I know how frustrating it can be, he was an middle distance runner but his coach generally just made him do short runs to start with and no more.

[SebMurphy]

(Original post by L-x)
Does anybody have experience getting back into running after an injury? I have a history of finding it really hard to take things as slowly as i need to. Can anyone reccomend a rehab program to follow?

what kind of injury are you coming back from if you dont mind my asking.
i sprained my ankle (presumably) 8 weeks ago and it still hasent recovered, if its still not right by christmas im gonna go so a sports phisio

[manx1991]

(Original post by SebMurphy)
what kind of injury are you coming back from if you dont mind my asking.
i sprained my ankle (presumably) 8 weeks ago and it still hasent recovered, if its still not right by christmas im gonna go so a sports phisio

You haven't been yet? I know they're expensive and all, but I am assuming you've been to the doctors/hospital. I thought I was one to put off spending money, but all my injuries disappear in a week

[SebMurphy]

(Original post by manx1991)
You haven't been yet? I know they're expensive and all, but I am assuming you've been to the doctors/hospital. I thought I was one to put off spending money, but all my injuries disappear in a week

i havent got it checked out
although i was pretty convinced i broke it when i did it lol
i dont even know why i didnt go to the hospital
gah

[Gazcobain]

Was out this morning for a 7.5km run. It was minus four degrees when I left the hoose.

Bugger me, it was hard work.

[indie_couture]

Havent been able to run since sunday
Though will hopefully be running weds night and then fri morning. Also sat too. xx

[Edamame]

Any runners swim regularly too? Does swimming make you enjoy running even more?