(02-09-2019, 04:23 PM)Lightnin Wrote:

(02-09-2019, 03:22 PM)Duffers Wrote: Had a really good week - 10.7 miles after work on Tuesday then 15.8 today. Been working on my fuelling, ate a bowl of porridge an hour and a half before going out and bought a bottle of Lucozade half way round then had a few swings every 2.5 miles. Had more energy, which is good, but I did start getting cramp in my calves after about 14 miles. Need to look at that.

Did you drink alcohol last night? The problem with lucozade too is that it's just sugar, it's not really hydrating. It also might be you adjusting to your nutrition before you run. Try it again next week but drink plenty of water through the week.

(01-30-2019, 09:36 AM)Duffers Wrote: Another thread to resurrect.

Three months till the marathon and training isn’t going badly. Running up to 15 miles at weekends.

(03-10-2019, 04:29 PM)Duffers Wrote: Did the Big London Half this morning and set a new PB - 1 hour 57 mins.

Given the absolutely horrific weather conditions I’m pretty pleased with that.

(03-10-2019, 05:29 PM)Sotv Wrote: Not long started running and booked to do a 10K middle of April. Been running for probably a couple of months now and am able to do 10K in around an hour, which I don’t think is too bad for someone in their late 40’s?

(03-10-2019, 06:01 PM)Duffers Wrote:

(03-10-2019, 05:29 PM)Sotv Wrote: Not long started running and booked to do a 10K middle of April. Been running for probably a couple of months now and am able to do 10K in around an hour, which I don’t think is too bad for someone in their late 40’s?

Pretty darn good from a standing start.

(03-10-2019, 06:22 PM)Sotv Wrote:

(03-10-2019, 06:01 PM)Duffers Wrote:

(03-10-2019, 05:29 PM)Sotv Wrote: Not long started running and booked to do a 10K middle of April. Been running for probably a couple of months now and am able to do 10K in around an hour, which I don’t think is too bad for someone in their late 40’s?

Pretty darn good from a standing start.

Thanks for the feedback. Currently I’m just focusing on distance, trying to incorporate a few hills into my runs and building that mentality of just keeping going, even if it feels like I have to plod for a bit. I’m not too worried about time, but it’s good to get a gauge for what I should be doing. 
My aim is to be able to do a half marathon around September / October time.

(03-10-2019, 06:27 PM)Duffers Wrote:

(03-10-2019, 06:22 PM)Sotv Wrote:

(03-10-2019, 06:01 PM)Duffers Wrote:

(03-10-2019, 05:29 PM)Sotv Wrote: Not long started running and booked to do a 10K middle of April. Been running for probably a couple of months now and am able to do 10K in around an hour, which I don’t think is too bad for someone in their late 40’s?

Pretty darn good from a standing start.

Thanks for the feedback. Currently I’m just focusing on distance, trying to incorporate a few hills into my runs and building that mentality of just keeping going, even if it feels like I have to plod for a bit. I’m not too worried about time, but it’s good to get a gauge for what I should be doing. 
My aim is to be able to do a half marathon around September / October time.

Brum Half is in October, it’s a good one to aim for.