Running Clique

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

Forced myself out for a quite speedy (for me anyway!) 5k, felt lazy tracking my colleague finishing the 300k northern traverse this afternoon. That is truly next level stuff.

[MPAD_MarkP]

How is everyone getting on with their training? I had my last long run on Sunday (20miles). Mileage will gradually taper off over the next few weeks though this week is still quite a high mileage one culminating in an unpleasant progressive 15miler on Saturday. Everything aches at present.

Good stuff.

I'm nursing a slightly twanged hamstring after a 10-mile road race on Sunday in Helston (Cornwall).

I say road race, it took in a section of beach and a brutally hilly farm track 

Once that's recovered, I'll be working towards getting a second half PB of the year at Cardiff in October.

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

Managed to get out this morning after a rather hectic period. Kids watching the marathon has given me a much deserved kick up the arse. Will try and get out Wednesday, Friday and Sunday next week with any luck.

[BaggieSloth]

Ran 5k at 23:55 yesterday - which is far from a PB this is certainly a PB from Fat me that in Jan couldnt run a mile, but since im 12 years older than my 18min 5k times i am satisfied with the pace and not going to push for faster currently.

Looking to step it up to 10k runs now - any advise on best programme to follow etc?

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

Back out for 10km today after mostly here and there 5's avoiding the immense heat, work/life getting in the way for about a month and feeling good for it.

[WWHO]

I've decided i need to start running and would like to tap into your expertise, if you don't mind chaps?!

I'm 43 and I quit smoking 6 months ago (after 20 years). Whilst this was a huge accomplishment, i'm aware that quitting on its own isn't really enough - i have to improve my cardio. 

How would you advise starting? I've heard good things about the Couch to 5K app, but are there any other apps that would help a 'newbie'?

Also, equipment - any recommendations for decent footwear? I will most likely run on paths/tarmac and/or on running machines in the gym.

Any advice is most appreciate chaps.

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

I did couch to 5k at during first lockdown, it's perfectly structured to get you moving further each time. Would definitely recommend that. Also, some half decent running shoes made a big difference and stopped me getting so many blisters.

[Duffers]

I did couch to 5k at during first lockdown, it's perfectly structured to get you moving further each time. Would definitely recommend that. Also, some half decent running shoes made a big difference and stopped me getting so many blisters.

This.

Especially the part about decent shoes, a cheap Sports Direct job will ruin your feet and knees.

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

You don't need to spend a fortune, I got some £120 adidas running shoes in the sale for £70 and they lasted for ages.

[baggy1]

Also can I recommend you look into doing yoga as well, one of the main problems with getting old is how inflexible you become. Yoga, or as a minimum some decent regular stretching, will really help with your mobility.