neilser Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I was the same as Cove Sheep, Dave - started with 5k and then stuck at that for a while then gradually worked my way up to 10k by increasing my distance by a km or two. It helps if you've got a decent 10k route - i.e. one with some variation, such as streets, parks, uphill, downhill, etc. - rather than just doing your usual 5k route twice. 10k is a great distance and I'm now at the stage where I prefer it to 5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 You still sticking with it all Neil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Aye, although this month has been quite poor for opportunities due to a time consuming piece of work that's even eaten into my Xmas holidays. Have only been out twice in the last 4 weeks... Have plans for a run before going back to work on Monday anyway and really want to up my game next year. Have got the Baker Hughes 10k lined up for May... you're onto marathons now though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Parkrun tomorrow? I've not registered for Baker Hughes as yet. So far registered for: 2nd Jan - Lumphanan 10k 8th Mar - Inverness Half 25th Apr - Balmoral 10k 31st May - Edinburgh Marathon Will most likely add at a minimum Baker Hughes and Glasgow half to that. Possibly Crathes again too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Went for a wee run earlier today which took me to 1100 miles for the year. Could have done a bit more but took December pretty easy as my legs have felt dead the past wee while - they were hurting again today. New trainers time I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Am still not sure about Parkrun as I prefer to do 10ks at weekends when I have more time and leave the 5ks for lunchtimes at work through the week . The chance to do a decent time on a flat course (chasing after quicker runners) is a temptation though... might yet make it one weekend. That's a decent schedule though - like you say, it keeps the motivation up. I'd thought about the Great North Run as the next step up, although it does seem like a bit of a rammy: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/great-north-run-2015-how-7736018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Hmmm, might enter the ballot for that. There's a few from here (me, FE & Lamia) doing both Parkrun's tomorrow. Hazelhead at 9:30am and Beach at 11am. Edited December 31, 2014 by Cove_Sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hmmm, might enter the ballot for that. There's a few from here (me, FE & Lamia) doing both Parkrun's tomorrow. Hazelhead at 9:30am and Beach at 11am. Have to keep the kids entertained tomorrow morning... Looks like it could be OK tomorrow though - a chance of rain but fairly mild otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I started using that but a wee bit into it just decided to push on to 10k and not worry about the time just to see if I could manage it and then kind of work backwards from there really. I was the same as Cove Sheep, Dave - started with 5k and then stuck at that for a while then gradually worked my way up to 10k by increasing my distance by a km or two. It helps if you've got a decent 10k route - i.e. one with some variation, such as streets, parks, uphill, downhill, etc. - rather than just doing your usual 5k route twice. 10k is a great distance and I'm now at the stage where I prefer it to 5k. Cheers for the advice. Will go for the 10k. 5k still exhausting me, but i will push on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Cheers for the advice. Will go for the 10k. 5k still exhausting me, but i will push on! You will get there. There were times that I thought I wouldn't even complete the 5k programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Enjoyable start to the year today's Parkrun double header. On to Lumphanan tomorrow now for the Detox 10k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Really enjoyed the two parkruns today. I never thought I would enjoy 5k's as I thought they were too short but I now really like them a lot. I am actually thinking of doing the Balmoral 5K (if it isn't already full) instead of the 10K. I prefer 10k training runs rather than races now. Hated Baker Hughes and Balmoral last year although quite enjoyed the Beach Metro 10k which is a smaller run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Really enjoyed the two parkruns today. I never thought I would enjoy 5k's as I thought they were too short but I now really like them a lot. I am actually thinking of doing the Balmoral 5K (if it isn't already full) instead of the 10K. I prefer 10k training runs rather than races now. Hated Baker Hughes and Balmoral last year although quite enjoyed the Beach Metro 10k which is a smaller run. Have you done the River Ness 10k? You'd enjoy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Have you done the River Ness 10k? You'd enjoy that. No - not done that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Really enjoyed Lumphanan today. Almost perfect conditions for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Am still not sure about Parkrun as I prefer to do 10ks at weekends when I have more time and leave the 5ks for lunchtimes at work through the week . The chance to do a decent time on a flat course (chasing after quicker runners) is a temptation though... might yet make it one weekend. That's a decent schedule though - like you say, it keeps the motivation up. I'd thought about the Great North Run as the next step up, although it does seem like a bit of a rammy: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/great-north-run-2015-how-7736018 I think I'll try getting a place in GNR this year, with the Vale of York Half on the same weekend as a fallback if I don't get a place. Daily Mirror ballot for the first 3000 places in the Great North opens tomorrow by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Really enjoyed Lumphanan today. Almost perfect conditions for it. The wee community races are the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If there was a finishers medal it would have been perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If there was a finishers medal it would have been perfect. Yeah I kinda missed that but I suppose that increases costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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in5omniac Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If there was a finishers medal it would have been perfect. It's funny, I always look forward to the medals too. The half marathon I'm doing on the 18th doesn't give you a medal either, but you get a t-shirt - can't complain obviously as it's organised by a local running club. Got plenty other medal runs on the calendar this year anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Looks like there was a record turnout at York today over the 400 mark they reckon (previously 394 was the record) and I'm pretty sure I got myself a new PB too 3 year anniversary run for the York event next week too, so likely the turnout will be even bigger then. In other news, the GNR ballot page seems broken for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Yeah I kinda missed that but I suppose that increases costs. Aye, but they're worth their weight in err....cheap metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 607 runners at Edinburgh parkrun this morning, wonderful turnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Falkirk Park Run was busy this morning too. Impacted upon my time a wee bit as I got stuck in traffic. More so however my aching calves impacted upon my time - need to hurry up and get new trainers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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