Donaldo87 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I can only imagine running 17 miles... And not just because I measure in km's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thankfully no real stiffness today. Probably just a gentle 6 mile run tonight. My run wasn't overly well planned out though, doing the 17th mile up a steep hill wasn't the smartest of moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thankfully no real stiffness today. Probably just a gentle 6 mile run tonight. My run wasn't overly well planned out though, doing the 17th mile up a steep hill wasn't the smartest of moves. Good planning if you train for Loch Ness Marathon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Good planning if you train for Loch Ness Marathon though I'm considering that one now. Will wait and see how I cope with Edinburgh first before comitting to it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Ankle is seriously playing up, no idea what has caused it but it is agony today - only managed 1k and gave up. The inside of my ankle keeps swelling up Think I am going to have to rest it F*CK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 So, I planned to do a gentle recovery run tonight. Ended up talked into a run with some hills. Easily led me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 City of Lincoln 10k for me today, new PB of 42:13 Good on you, terrific time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Looking for some advice on when to have my longest planned run (probably 22 or 23 miles) ahead of the Edinburgh Marathon on 31st May. I've noticed that I'll be off work on Monday 20th April as we are closed for the Aberdeen holiday, so that would potentially be an ideal day to do it. Would that be too early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Looking for some advice on when to have my longest planned run (probably 22 or 23 miles) ahead of the Edinburgh Marathon on 31st May. I've noticed that I'll be off work on Monday 20th April as we are closed for the Aberdeen holiday, so that would potentially be an ideal day to do it. Would that be too early? Might be a bit too far from you but it is the May weekend - you might want to think about the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile race on Sat 2nd May. I think its aimed at those (such as myself and yourself) doing the Edinburgh marathon a few weeks later. So that is 4 weeks before the big day, which to me would seem about right for the last big run before the marathon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 3 weeks before I generally the big one I'd say. That being said if you did your biggest run on the 20th April but followed it up with maybe a couple other slightly shorter ones you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 3 weeks before I generally the big one I'd say. That being said if you did your biggest run on the 20th April but followed it up with maybe a couple other slightly shorter ones you'll be fine. I did wonder if it was maybe a bit early, just that the date fits well as it will be easier to do it on a day off and all that I reckon. If I did it then, I'd be looking to do another 2 or 3 runs of 15/16 miles in between then and Edinburgh too plus my usual 6 mile or so runs to keep myself ticking over. Might try and make that one a 20 mile run and see if I can get a 22/23 mile run in on a couple of weeks after it. I guess starting around the same time that the race will start is a decent idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
College_Boy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 If you can manage the 22/23 miles twice go for that rather than making your first long run a couple of miles shorter. It will not only give you the fitness but also the confidence you can go the distance. General I'd say 3 weeks as well but everybody is different. I gave myself around 4 weeks last year for my longest race yet, but it turned out to be more an abrupt stop rather than a taper and found that was way too long and paid the price. This year it will be 3 weeks with a proper taper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I did 22 miles 2 weeks before. I'd avoid that as it didn't seem to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Good on you, terrific time! Cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I did wonder if it was maybe a bit early, just that the date fits well as it will be easier to do it on a day off and all that I reckon. If I did it then, I'd be looking to do another 2 or 3 runs of 15/16 miles in between then and Edinburgh too plus my usual 6 mile or so runs to keep myself ticking over. Might try and make that one a 20 mile run and see if I can get a 22/23 mile run in on a couple of weeks after it. I guess starting around the same time that the race will start is a decent idea? If that suits you then go for it. Think I read you've already done 16/17. A good 20/22 on April 20th and then maybe somewhere between 17-20 between then and marathon and I'm sure you'll be fine. It all really depends what you're looking for. It's your first marathon, so are you just looking to finish? Run the whole way? Or a time that you're after? I would say I'm reasonably fit but it took me until my 5th marathon to run the whole way. Part of the reason for that is not doing the long runs in training. Having the miles in your legs and your head is the key imo. As someone said above, everybody is different. Everyone has their own routines. What I've recently found works for me is making sure I've some long 20 mile runs in my legs. The short ones in between aren't so important unless you want to speed up imo. Try to start long training runs at the same time as the marathon and figure out what and when to eat to allow you to get a decent jobbie pre race. I was amazed last year when I did a work marathon that one of the serious runners I was with (2h40 runner) would drink plenty coffee at breakfast and had 7 shits pre race. He seemed to think this was normal. He's been a serious athlete for 20+ years. Personally I'd be happy with 2. I know it sounds bizarre chat for a running thread. I have a couple of glasses of OJ and have found flap jacks great for carbs. Easier to eat 3 flapjacks from scotmid than 2 bowls of porridge, I've found that's kept hunger at bay long enough. All helps the confidence if you've got these things sorted and know it works. Make sure you keep the fluids up on the way round. Keep topping up with water and whatever isotonic drink they have. If you've not been using gels then don't use them on the day. They can play havoc with your guts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Planning to buy some of the gels to try out in April to find out if they will play havoc with my guts or not. I'm bad enough with that kind of issues as it is at times without provoking the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just won my first race! 49mns for 11kms (with a 400m climb). 1 on 167. So happy! Don't give up the fight guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just won my first race! 49mns for 11kms (with a 400m climb). 1 on 167. So happy! Don't give up the fight guys! Well done. Great work ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeklipse Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 SEVEN jobbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 SEVEN jobbies During the Inverness Half, I only needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Into the taper now, did 18 miles this morning. About 12 miles in I ran past Diane's Pool Hall this morning just before 10 to see all the Edinburgh TA folks heading over to the coach before setting out for Glasgow. Really wanted to just turn round and jump on the bus too! Edited March 29, 2015 by Pool Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Woo hoo - PB for my lunchtime 5k today. 24 mins 5 seconds. The previous PB has stood since July so am well pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Anyone else in for the Ballater 10 mile race on 26th July? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Knocked a second off my parkrun PB this morn, 20:25. Sheffield half marathon next Sunday, Prague marathon three weeks after that, Leeds half the week after - got a pretty full schedule coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Did first Parkrun in more than 6 months. 25 mins, my worst time yet - seems a long time since I was running 19/20! Something to aim for though - I'll smash f.uck out of that time next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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