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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So ive done a few 5k, 10k runs and i decided i would sign up to do 2 half marathons next year!!!

One in Feb in leeds the other in April in sheffield.

Any other runners on here?? Any tips?? Pointers?? Help?? lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've done a couple of half's, just do the same training as a 10k but increase your long run by 10% a week x if you can do a 10k you'll do a half xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've done a couple of half's, just do the same training as a 10k but increase your long run by 10% a week x if you can do a 10k you'll do a half xx"

Brill thanks xx

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

There's a brigh10 10k run in Brighton this weekend!

Maybe one day I will do one but but yet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There's a brigh10 10k run in Brighton this weekend!

Maybe one day I will do one but but yet. "

I did the great yorkshire run 10k in 1hr 8 min with a week worth of training

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

I did a Half to celebrate turning 30 when I was in the Army...the things you get talked into when having a few beers in the Mess lol

For the training we just upped our runs to couple of 8 milers leading up to the Half.

Enjoy it

.. the aches and blisters soon fade

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

this is how I started doing 5k and 10k within 6 months I was doing the Manchester marathon I just kept upping my running distance slow and steady and you will be fine.

Good luck with it keep us informed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There's a brigh10 10k run in Brighton this weekend!

Maybe one day I will do one but but yet.

I did the great yorkshire run 10k in 1hr 8 min with a week worth of training "

You were going well after only a week!! You'll not be too far away from the half. Well done

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"There's a brigh10 10k run in Brighton this weekend!

Maybe one day I will do one but but yet.

I did the great yorkshire run 10k in 1hr 8 min with a week worth of training "

Zoiks! I'd better get my skates on!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get yourself a good training plan together and stick to it

It's very easy to miss a run during the wintery days, and promise yourself you'll make the runs up again.

There are plenty of plans out there.

But I swear by (and occasionally at) Adidas micoach/ Train and Run app

It's multi activity, but the run plans take you from a non runner doing their first 5km to an elite runner marathon at 2hr15mins

And nearly last but not least, get yourself to a good reputable runners shop and get your running gait analysed so that you get the correct pair of shoes fitted for your feet

Oh, and also think about joining a running club. It's great to run and train socially, and can knock many minutes off of your times.

I run the Chester Half every year, and about 4 10kms (Flintshire 10k a week on Sunday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There's a brigh10 10k run in Brighton this weekend!

Maybe one day I will do one but but yet.

I did the great yorkshire run 10k in 1hr 8 min with a week worth of training

Zoiks! I'd better get my skates on!

No skates allowed

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By *herryhott1Man
over a year ago

Cork

Best advice is to learn to listen to your body. Increase your distance only when u are comfortable otherwise too fast and you will be injured and no training after that!

Start at first ignoring your pace. Focus on a time goal, 20 mins, 30 mins etc. When u have a good level of fitness start to work on your pace (speed work or interval training).

Don't worry about how busy you are that you'll miss workouts. After you get going you will be compelled to run, nothing will stop u from going out the door

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done Leeds half marathon twice, iron bridge half, Birmingham half, Oldham half which is tuff, Stratford upon Avon 3 times. Great North run 3 times. London marathon. Edinburgh marathon twice and Paris marathon and a few 10 k

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Might do Leeds again next year any excuse to go to Leeds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just started jogging and not liking it one bit but I'm not giving up.

I've had 20 years of bodybuilding so jogging to me is alien and damn painful but it's something I'm determined to get to grips with.... once I've over come shin splints, and plodding along.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've just started jogging and not liking it one bit but I'm not giving up.

I've had 20 years of bodybuilding so jogging to me is alien and damn painful but it's something I'm determined to get to grips with.... once I've over come shin splints, and plodding along.

Shin splints are often down to over doing it, too much too soon, and poor gait.

Get yourself to a proper running shop and videoed on a treadmill and get the right shoes for your feet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in similar position I run 10ks lots done 8 in 3 months and looking to up to half marathons next year.

Good luck it will be fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've just started jogging and not liking it one bit but I'm not giving up.

I've had 20 years of bodybuilding so jogging to me is alien and damn painful but it's something I'm determined to get to grips with.... once I've over come shin splints, and plodding along.

Shin splints are often down to over doing it, too much too soon, and poor gait.

Get yourself to a proper running shop and videoed on a treadmill and get the right shoes for your feet

I've just been told, so new shoes on order. Cheers dude.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm currently training for 5k. Start of last yr the stairs killed me so building up. Half marathon and several mud/obststical races are the goal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to run 5 miles+ every day but ended up with a dodgy foot now from too much wear and tear - so it's low impact stuff only now!

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Jog - die healthy!

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

I always used to do the odd 10k each year, but i got challenged by my uncle to try to beat his 10k time of 41.15, so little by little i got closer until this year i managed to run 40.26. Now just got to run a 1hr 32 half marathon and a 3hrs 17 marathon and will have beaten all his times. The marathon will be the most difficult as im running my first one next april, and not sure what to expect.

I never follow a training plan strictly as i have to fit in runs around work, but it's good advice to only increase your mileage by 10% a week max. Also it's a good idea to drop the mileage down every 3rd or 4th week to allow your body to adapt to the training you have been doing. And if you have a set time in mind, doing hill intervals is brilliant for increasing your stamina.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k?

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!! "

Half an hour for you will be about 45 mins for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k? "

Aim for between 5:30 - 6:00 per km as a starting marker

Train at 15-30 seconds below target pace, see how you get on and progress from there

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!!

Half an hour for you will be about 45 mins for me."

If I can do it in 30 minutes, I'm sure you'll breeze that time.. I'll definitely hit my target next year though. Just need to keep training and doing the run. Next one tomorrow morning and fingers crossed for a pb.. Love to do sub 30 tomorrow, I think I'm almost there..!

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

"How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k? "

Id say 27 minutes would be an average time for a park run 5k. And around 56 minutes for a 10k. If you trained probably for either id say most under 40 blokes could run a sub 25 for a 5k and a sub 50 minute 10k. Getting down below 40 minutes for a 10k and sub 20 minute 5k is much harder though.

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

"How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k?

I got training tips off someone who does sub 20 every week almost.. He's over 50! I'm looking forward to January and moving into the next age category

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k?

Sub 45 mins for the 10k will put you in the top 25%ile

That's a good pace to aim for

Sub 40 is really good going

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!! "

I'd alternate doing those with doing hill reps. They are very tough, but because your working against gravity, you build your strength up and it makes running on the flat so much easier.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Im doing 2 half marathons now . . . . Must be crazy

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!!

I'd alternate doing those with doing hill reps. They are very tough, but because your working against gravity, you build your strength up and it makes running on the flat so much easier. "

Thanks for the tip, probably wise as there's a big hill on the Preston run! I'll have to get down the park midweek to practice it

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

"How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k?

Sub 45 mins for the 10k will put you in the top 25%ile

That's a good pace to aim for

Sub 40 is really good going

I do believe Ronnie O'Sulivan(snooker champion) has run a 34 minute 10k a few years ago and i dont think he is a natural runner. He just pretty much trained like an top club runner, and the hard work meant his times came way down.

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

"Im doing 2 half marathons now . . . . Must be crazy "

Definitely crazy! I might try 10km one day, but a marathon will never happen for me!

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!!

I'd alternate doing those with doing hill reps. They are very tough, but because your working against gravity, you build your strength up and it makes running on the flat so much easier.

Thanks for the tip, probably wise as there's a big hill on the Preston run! I'll have to get down the park midweek to practice it "

Don't over do it if you haven't done hills before - maybe just start with a couple of short bursts to start with, and then gradually build it up. And make sure you have a good 1-2 mile warm up and warm down, as with all intervals.

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!!

I'd alternate doing those with doing hill reps. They are very tough, but because your working against gravity, you build your strength up and it makes running on the flat so much easier.

Thanks for the tip, probably wise as there's a big hill on the Preston run! I'll have to get down the park midweek to practice it

Only do them on the treadmill, usually one 5%, one at 7.5, 10 and finally 15. But it is so much harder outside!

Thanks again for the tips, will put them into my training from next week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How long on average would it take to run 5k or 10k?

Sub 45 mins for the 10k will put you in the top 25%ile

That's a good pace to aim for

Sub 40 is really good going

That's top club running

But he's only 34, a wee shaver

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've just started jogging and not liking it one bit but I'm not giving up.

I've had 20 years of bodybuilding so jogging to me is alien and damn painful but it's something I'm determined to get to grips with.... once I've over come shin splints, and plodding along.

Follow the couch to 5km plan if you are new to it, gradually build up and it minimised the shance of injury

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So ive done a few 5k, 10k runs and i decided i would sign up to do 2 half marathons next year!!!

One in Feb in leeds the other in April in sheffield.

Any other runners on here?? Any tips?? Pointers?? Help?? lol

All appreciated "

Find a decent plan. Don;t increase your training load significantly. Increasing your long run ny a mile each week is fine. Mix your runs up (speed, hills and tempo) and learn to run long runs slow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've ran around 30 halves over the last few years, 2 marathons so far, 1 (possibly 2) marathons left this year and Brighton marathon next April. will be a few more halves between now and them too. can;t remember the last time I ran a 5km as I don't have a particularly local ParkRun but got down to 21 minutes when I was running them every week. Do the occasional 10km, but if I'm getting up early on a Sunday I'd rather do a half!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done a few marathons and triathlons. Find yourself a nutrition plan. Eat clean. As for training there are many options you can do to build yourself up to the distance. If you are having problems finding one pm me and I'll help you out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Might be worth getting a Garmin watch, tells you how many miles you run and beeps if your running to fast or to slow, it's all about pacing yourself and this helps.

Make sure you get the correct running trainers, it's worth having gait analysis done to look at your running style to choose the right trainers (it can avoid injury)

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

"Might be worth getting a Garmin watch, tells you how many miles you run and beeps if your running to fast or to slow, it's all about pacing yourself and this helps.

Make sure you get the correct running trainers, it's worth having gait analysis done to look at your running style to choose the right trainers (it can avoid injury)

They're all great tips, I over did it to quickly, running around three or four 5km runs each day, then shin splints put me right back! Couldn't walk for two weeks, let alone run..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look I have been running for 35years

Forget fancy watches, complicated training plan's.

My advice is simple.

Get proper fitting trainer's, suitable clothing, lube where necessary and get out and run.

If you are feeling good run further, if Crap then just a short one.

Perfect training distance

Ten miles.

Is perfect as it's not too far to fatigue you but far enough to be able to jump to half distance and easy progression to marathon distance.

Join a running club.

Find decent training partners.

Try to have many different routes using same one's is boring.

Run off road when possible.

But most importantly above everything else.

Just bloody enjoy it.

Running is amazing, running in the rain is even better.

Have fun

And always lube up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Might be worth getting a Garmin watch, tells you how many miles you run and beeps if your running to fast or to slow, it's all about pacing yourself and this helps.

Make sure you get the correct running trainers, it's worth having gait analysis done to look at your running style to choose the right trainers (it can avoid injury)

Just use an app on your smart phone without shelling out a few hundred pennies

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

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"I've just started doing 5km through Parkrun. It's free and every Saturday morning all across the UK!

Never ran distance before, always played football but becoming very addictive..

I've been told to get faster I need to do intervals at speed. One minute one, one off at least twice a week. Then to do distance at speed, so 1km at speed and 1I'm normal pace.

I'm aiming to get sub 25 minutes by June next year, currently I'm around 31!!

I'd alternate doing those with doing hill reps. They are very tough, but because your working against gravity, you build your strength up and it makes running on the flat so much easier.

Thanks for the tip, probably wise as there's a big hill on the Preston run! I'll have to get down the park midweek to practice it

Only do them on the treadmill, usually one 5%, one at 7.5, 10 and finally 15. But it is so much harder outside!

Thanks again for the tips, will put them into my training from next week "

If you doing some already you should be ok to do them outside no problem.

I probably think the 15% incline would be too steep for you to get a real benefit from it.

If you were doing a 10% incline outside, i would do short hill sprints on them of about 5-10 seconds x 2 to start with and walk back down the hill to recover and wait about 60 seconds to do the next one as your legs need to recover from the hard effort before you go again and then over time add more reps. Then if you do hills with about 6-8% try to do longer reps of 60-90 seconds and then jog slowly back down before you go again. Start with a few, and then again over time you can add more reps as you get fitter.

I won't lie and say they are easy, but i've done 3 or 4 very hilly 10k's and half marathon's recently and in all of them i overtook over 20-30 runners on the hills because of my strength from the hill work i do. Google hill training and you should be able to find some stuff you can use from more knowledgeable people than me.

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