Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Cheese]

Running is the bane of my life. Yet I have chosen to train for half Ironman. My goal is to run my first half marathon at a pace of 6:40 per KM. Target is June. Lots of work to be done to up speed and distance. Think that is a sufficiently scary target for someone who has never done any sort of running. 

In same boat decided to do 70.3 Tri distance next year so that meant I needed to start running and starting last month I gave myself around 12 months to get to the 21 km mark. However Last month my brother entered me in Loskop halfmarathon on 22 April, so had to rapidly change training to reach the 21 km before then. Saw it will not be possible. Will have a 15 km as longest training run before then, and will be happy if I get in at 2:10. Did my first 10km last week at 60min. 

 

Hopefully this running will help my climbing on the bike by getting my legs stronger and allowing me to lose some weight.

[shaper]

I am amazed at the distances some people in this thread do. And some of those speeds. Can't wait to get my 5km down to 30 minutes. I was quite chuffed with my 2 x 5km runs and 1 x 7km run per week. Nothing like being brought back down to earth...   

I wouldn't worry, start slowly and build up both distance and strength.  2.5 years ago I was probably doing similar distance as you and built it up steadily so that could do Durbs (sort of okish), now am running 40-60kms a week but after ironman that will likely drop back to 25-30kms a week... will decide after Ironman whether will do Durbs again

[Andrew_Smith]

Anyone know how to share an embed code?

 

Here is the code: 

 

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I tried, it shows in editor mode, but when I save changes it disappears and shows nothing.

 

http://i.imgur.com/OtkRdea.png

[SwissVan]

I am amazed at the distances some people in this thread do. And some of those speeds. Can't wait to get my 5km down to 30 minutes. I was quite chuffed with my 2 x 5km runs and 1 x 7km run per week. Nothing like being brought back down to earth...

Boeta that's what normal people run (your/our kind of distances).... most of these okes are running befo**ed and only run because it allows them to drink more beer. The last club I belonged were proud about their motto which went like this "..*** Striders, a drinking club with a running problem... "

Edited March 16, 2017 by SwissVan

['Kaze Pete]

I can confirm that Randburg Harries has club runs on Saturday and on Sunday

 

 

This is true. Have not seen a post by Mornay & co w.r.t. this weekend. These are normally announced closer to the weekend. With Om die Dam on Saturday, the club run might be a bit smaller than normal?

 

Club runs for the long weekend as posted on Randburg Harriers Running Club Facebook

 

"Saturday club runs 6:00am Randburg Harriers Club House

Easier new routes this weekend. Choose your distance while you run. It’s so easy with our new routes. Your host is Val Brentano.

Vale 30/35km – difficulty rating 6

10km, 15km, 20km and 25km options. Add more distance or run a bit shorter, now you can!

Well stocked refreshment tables and legendary hospitality at the finish in the club house

R20 donation to help cover costs

Plenty of parking"

 

"Sunday club run 6:00am Randburg Harriers Club House

Another new route for Sunday. Easy to manage distances. Go long, or short. Decide while you run.

Randburg Runner 36km - difficulty rating 5.6

11km, 16km, 21km, 27km and 31km options. Add and cut short as you need to. 

 Legendary club house hospitality at the finish, and well stocked refreshment stops along the way.

R20 donation to help cover the costs.

Plenty of parking available."

 

"Public holiday Tuesday club run 7:00am Randburg Harriers Club House

Easy to manage route with distance options to suit everyone. Colleen McNally will be your host.

Randpark 28km - difficulty rating 4.5

11km, 17km and 21km distance options. Or make your own. 

Great refreshments on route and fabulous hospitality at the finish at the club house.

All are welcome. R20 donation to help cover the costs.

Plenty of free parking. See you there."

[Stretch]

shot guys - i dont relish the thought of driving somewhere to run. thik im just gonna plod a route in the area im staying...or i could run to randburg harriers...looks like i'm about 5km's away..will give it a think

['Kaze Pete]

Boeta that's what normal people run (your/our kind of distances).... most of these okes are running befo**ed and only run because it allows them to drink more beer. The last club I belonged were proud about their motto which went like this "..*** Striders, a drinking club with a running problem... "

SH Striders?

Florida had the same slogan.

Guess it was a popular slogan at some point...

[SwissVan]

SH Striders?

Florida had the same slogan.

Guess it was a popular slogan at some point...

Sunward Park / Voltaren Striders on the oos rond

Ja more of a Common Motto or joke amongst regular club runners

[SeaBee]

I am amazed at the distances some people in this thread do. And some of those speeds. Can't wait to get my 5km down to 30 minutes. I was quite chuffed with my 2 x 5km runs and 1 x 7km run per week. Nothing like being brought back down to earth...   

Don't make the mistake of measuring yourself against others. Progress (and run!) at your own pace.

[shaper]

Boeta that's what normal people run (your/our kind of distances).... most of these okes are running befo**ed and only run because it allows them to drink more beer. The last club I belonged were proud about their motto which went like this "..*** Striders, a drinking club with a running problem... "

Think the phrase of a drinking club with a running problem was taken from the Hash House Harriers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_House_Harriers

['Kaze Pete]

Don't make the mistake of measuring yourself against others. Progress (and run!) at your own pace.

Absolutely! Running is a personal journey. Physically, spiritually, emotionally, all of it! 

 

Remember, even if you want to beat somebody faster than you in a footrace you still, and firstly, have to go faster than yourself!

[stefmeister]

So I went for a run last night, and need some advice.

It was my first run in many months, and probably my 3rd in the last 12 months, so I'm definitely not running fit.

Distance: 8.7km; 104m elevation gain

Time: 45:45

Pace: 5:16

Heart rate: 174 ave, 183 max

 

So according to my HRM, I was running at 90+% for 45min. Is this normal, or ok? Possible that my max HR is higher (220-31=189bpm).

The 1st km or two my breathing was heavy, but afterwards felt like I can easily sustain it and even push harder. I eventually got bored, and returned home - I was kinda knackered afterwards. 

Will my HR come down if I become "running fit" or should I pace myself? I find running at a slower pace more effort and strain on my legs.

[Dullscalpel]

Don't make the mistake of measuring yourself against others. Progress (and run!) at your own pace.

I need to be reminded of this occasionally!

[Dullscalpel]

So I went for a run last night, and need some advice.

It was my first run in many months, and probably my 3rd in the last 12 months, so I'm definitely not running fit.

Distance: 8.7km; 104m elevation gain

Time: 45:45

Pace: 5:16

Heart rate: 174 ave, 183 max

 

So according to my HRM, I was running at 90+% for 45min. Is this normal, or ok? Possible that my max HR is higher (220-31=189bpm).

The 1st km or two my breathing was heavy, but afterwards felt like I can easily sustain it and even push harder. I eventually got bored, and returned home - I was kinda knackered afterwards.

Will my HR come down if I become "running fit" or should I pace myself? I find running at a slower pace more effort and strain on my legs.

There is nothing wrong with running at that HR, however, there is a lot of research suggesting you run in zone 2 for endurance. I mix the two up when I train to work on speed and endurance. It depends what you are working on. If you are healthy and don't have a heart condition, then running at that HR should be fine

[stefmeister]

There is nothing wrong with running at that HR, however, there is a lot of research suggesting you run in zone 2 for endurance. I mix the two up when I train to work on speed and endurance. It depends what you are working on. If you are healthy and don't have a heart condition, then running at that HR should be fine

thanks.

Not working on anything specifically i.t.o running performance or goals. Just mixing it up with the cycling, and getting "other" muscles working. I found that running really works my glutes and hamstrings more. Cycling left me more quad dominant, which leads to other problems such as APT. And hopefully it will help my calves to grow - running uphill really eats them.

[Andrew Steer]

Happy Birthday Stretch - have a good one mate!