This link might prove useful if you're thinking of long distance running and what you need to achieve that.
https://www.verywellfit.com/half-marathon-training-schedule-for-beginners-2911618
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I used to run 3 miles a day near enough every day. As I've got older and holding a few too many extra lbs, my body just cannot get back into it. I get horrific shin splits which are that painful I can barely walk. I tried Couch 2 5K but nothing would shift it. Not a gait analysis, not ice, not stretching, literally nothing.
Yayy I love this thread already! Iām not a ātypicalā runner - Iām a big gal and I plod rather than run, but finish lines not finish times and all that 
Iāve ran several 10ks, did a couple of half marathons but honestly I hated them. 10k is just about my distance I think, which is a shame because Iād love to run a marathon one day, but Iād be looking at a six hour finish, donāt know if Iāve got the stamina!
I love cold weather running, the darker and colder the better for me, I hate summer running because Iām too hot and self conscious. This time of year is perfect for me!
Iāve ran several 10ks, did a couple of half marathons but honestly I hated them. 10k is just about my distance I think, which is a shame because Iād love to run a marathon one day, but Iād be looking at a six hour finish, donāt know if Iāve got the stamina!I love cold weather running, the darker and colder the better for me, I hate summer running because Iām too hot and self conscious. This time of year is perfect for me!
Good for you!Yayy I love this thread already! Iām not a ātypicalā runner - Iām a big gal and I plod rather than run, but finish lines not finish times and all that
I love cold weather running, the darker and colder the better for me, I hate summer running because Iām too hot and self conscious. This time of year is perfect for me!
10K is a respectable distance. Concentrate on that, and the half and full marathons will come in good time.
Don't you hate it when you forget to turn on Runkeeper 
Oh this thread makes me so sad! I used to absolutely despise running and at the start of the year I took up couch to 5k and I absolutely fell in love with it. I couldnāt believe it. The problem is I am not a natural runner at all. Iām also about 16 stone which doesnāt help. I have been marred with so many injuries - im a terrible over pronater and flat footed. My newest running shoes - Brooks GTS adrenaline are unbelievable for my feet but I havenāt been able to fully test them out. Injuries to date include achillies tendonitis, shin splints and Iām currently coming to the end of 3 weeks rest with a suspected stress fracture. Itās sooooo upsetting as I absolutely love going out and getting that buzz and really enjoying hitting certain goals. Itās perfect weather for it at the moment which makes it harder. I am hoping with some more hardcore physio I will get back on track and will find out Friday what the deal is and how Iāve healed. Itās really easy for people to say ah...just give up and do something else but it really isnāt that easy. My progress has been terribly slow but I was getting to a point where I was pushing 2 miles and when I started I couldnāt even manage 2 minutes.
I just read your comment and honestly what youāve said has resonated so much! I have the same problem at all. Out of interest have you seen a physio?
Good luck with your recovery. The only thing I would say is don't push too hard too soon when you finally hit the road again, but I guess you already knew that
. And being terribly slow is better than nothing at all.Thank youGood luck with your recovery. The only thing I would say is don't push too hard too soon when you finally hit the road again, but I guess you already knew that
Absolllluuuutely. The roads and pavements around me are really uneven and wonky which deffo has contributed. I switched to the road surface which was a lot better but still high impact. I have become a friend of a local forest near me which has gravelled flat paths so Iām going to head back onto those when im finally allowed. Itās annoying as I had really got back into swimming so wanted to combine the two!!
Not really - it's not that they're not good but you'd want a bit of protein for muscle recovery too. Bananas are high in potassium though which is used by your nervous system
10kms is still huge! The average person on the street wouldn't be able to do that. One of my favourite instagram accounts is @thelongweighdownwithjess she's really inspirational for runners of all sizes but really shows you don't need certain times/ physique/ distances to be able to call yourself a runner.Yayy I love this thread already! Iām not a ātypicalā runner - Iām a big gal and I plod rather than run, but finish lines not finish times and all that
I love cold weather running, the darker and colder the better for me, I hate summer running because Iām too hot and self conscious. This time of year is perfect for me!
Ah no! Did you just have the one gait analysis? And new shoes? I had shin splints in September and barely moved for 2 months. Really put me off. But I also found that improving the shoes I wear at home [lockdown - wfh for 8 months now] has helped. I used to go about barefoot, which I love. But I found between getting birkenstocks, rather than nothing/slippers, and a new pair of running shoes has helped a lot too.
Trying B210K now. I find intervals really help me mentally in the run, but the weather is increasingly abysmal so we'll see!
Anyone else really missing parkrun? 
Definitely! I didnāt go every week but I do still miss it, especially how much it helps my speed!Anyone else really missing parkrun?
Confession time...never have I ever done a park run! I know I need to but the getting up that early on a Saturday morning is terrifyingAnyone else really missing parkrun?
Because it's been so long, I've been enjoying lie ins on a Saturday and now I think "How am I ever going to get up in time for it again?!"Confession time...never have I ever done a park run! I know I need to but the getting up that early on a Saturday morning is terrifying
How have any of you improved your speed? My pace is around 8.40 per km, sometimes lower, today was longer [the leaves make me nervous!] but apart from the occasional pumping it up [briefly] when a banger comes on, slow is ma thing.
My best at half-marathon (competing) distance is 4:02/km, but my average on my own is 4:22, and its been getting gradually slower as I get older
Slow running for long distances is the best foundation anyway! Maybe do one run with faster intervals per week to build speed, thatās what every training plan Iāve done has suggested anyway.
Eventually your āeasyā pace should get a little quicker and when you do eventually go for a time trial you should be a little faster after a few weeks
obviously you would eventually plateau but where that would be would depend on your gender/weight/height etc.
How are we all? Any good runs or PBs this week?
I'm struggling with couch to 5k this time round, might be the cold air, really hurting my throat and lungs!
I'm struggling with couch to 5k this time round, might be the cold air, really hurting my throat and lungs!
I went for a run after my exam but I was so frustrated that I couldnāt clear my head
Still glad I went out tho
Still glad I went out tho
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