I started at somewhere around 8 - 9 km/hour on my running spells, with walk breaks (I was on the treadmill, I can't remember how that works out in real life pace, I just remember that I used to set it between 8 and 10, and it measures in km/hour). I did weights, swimming and other cardio stuff at the same time, I wouldn't run every day by any means, and when I did run it wasn't always for my full gym session. At the moment I don't tend to do weights and running on the same day, although I do sometimes if that's how it works out when I try to fit everything in round the rest of my life.
Anyway, I'm baaaaack. My leg is nowhere near as painful as it was at the start of the week, and I ended up doing my 20 mile race today. My original plan was to do it as a 20 mile marathon pace run rather than "racing" as such, but after the leg niggles I decided to just go out and see what happened - I ended up doing it in 2:49:37 which is almost dot on 8:30 pace, which is the pace I'd been considering aiming for (roughly 3:45 marathon pace). That's given me a real confidence boost - I know that the run today was far hillier than London will be, so if I can run 8:30 pace for 20 miles on that and still have energy for a bit of a burst of speed in the last mile towards the finish to get under 2:50, I'm much more confident that I can keep it up for 26.2 miles on the flat. I do need to work on my pacing though, I don't think it helped that it was hilly because it was impossible to keep a steady pace, I'd be doing 9:30 uphill and 7:30 downhill, but even with that I went too fast in the first half and suffered a bit from 16 - 18 before my last burst of energy.
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Well, I survived my first organized run today. It was 3-1/2 miles, and I forgot my watch, so won't know my time until tomorrow, but I think it was around 48 mins. (eat my dust, lol!) OK, I was getting passed by 7 year olds, but my goal was to jog the whole thing, without having to walk, which I did, so I was totally happy with that accomplishment!
The run was a race/fun run, with a St Patrick's Day theme, and lots of folks wearing silly costume accessories. We hadn't brought anything like that, so we settled on some gigantic foam leprechaun hats, just to fit in. I think the shocker "costume" for the day was one man, about 6 ft tall, running in just a pair of green briefs, with sparkly shamrock stickers stuck on his...er..."chest".
(shudder)
Been MIA for a few days, but I was busy racing! I did an 8K on Saturday in Central Park (race report up on my blog) that came right before some invitational US championships. It was incredible to watch the pros speed through the finish at 4:00 mile paces!! Though a little disheartening to realize that I started 90 minutes before them but only crossed the line about 60 minutes ahead. Ah well Still a great time, and I was glad I did it. This morning, I traveled to Boston and did a 5K St. Pat's race here that was totally low key and the exact opposite of yesterday. I wore some green beads and had a great time though, and think I got a PR (my iPod showed 24:35, but we'll see when I get the race results)! Will keep you ladies posted.
Cheryl, great job on your first race! I'm sure it will be the first of many and can't wait to hear more.
Hello ladies (and any of the wonderful 3FC guys who might also be here)! I've always been curious about other people's opinions on this. Where do you draw the line between "running" and "jogging"? Right now, when I do a 10 min mile, I feel like I'm *running* (I started recently), though probably not as much as I would have thought it was when I first started out. Is it typical to judge running vs jogging based on how difficult it is for you individually, or do you see it more as speed alone? Or is there even a line to speak of, whether mentally or physiologically?
I ask because in looking over the C25K plan, it seems to describe a 10 minute mile as a jog (jog 3 miles / 30 minutes).
I've usually seen 10:00/mile used as the cutoff. 10:00 or slower is jogging; 9:59 or faster is running. Though Wikipedia has an interesting definition, quoting Dr. George Sheehan: "The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank." Don't get too caught up in what you're doing - define it how you want and just get out there
If you remember...how fast did you start out running, how fast do you run now..ie. speed and miles/kms?? and other types of excercise programs you did alongs side your running! ..Im wondering if there was other excercise programs people did to build up their core or muscles??? Im not really into lifting weights...only bcs of the menotany...AND...do you run and do muscle/resistance training on the same day? I heard not to...??
Hhmm, for me it was not so much the speed but the duration. I couldn't run very far, and now I can run farther. I'm pretty slow, although faster than I was if my decreasing 5K race times are any indication. My top speed right now is 11 mph, sometimes a touch faster, sometimes slower.
Aqua jogging is my exercise of choice when I don't run, as well as the elliptical. Aqua jogging (using HIIT) has built up my endurance. Keeping yourself above the water helps with core stability. I also weight train six days a week, doing a three-day split. I weight train on the day I run--can't see why you wouldn't. In fact, when I had a trainer, she said to do my leg day on the days I run.
I think yoga is an excellent activity. I just wish I had time in my schedule to fit in a yoga class. You might learn to enjoy weight training--it's really beneficial for your bones. I often lift weights while standing on two balance discs, which is a great core workout.
Tigersoup - I wouldn't get hung up on what is running and what is jogging. There will always be people faster than you, and once you get going there will almost always be people slower than you too. Go at a pace you feel happy with, not what someone else expects you to achieve. One person's running is another person's jogging - what one person thinks is a flat out pace is another's warm up jog.
I did an easy 8 miles into work this morning to loosen up after the 20 miler at the weekend. I'm just about getting to the taper stage of training, and for the first time before a marathon I'm relaxed about that because I know I've done enough training. I'm usually worrying about whether it's a good idea to try one more long run at this stage, but this time round I know that I've done enough training, and that all I do is need to perform at my usual standard on the day rather than pull something extra special out of the bag. Of course, that's dependent to some extent on injuries, freak weather conditions and all that, but training wise I'm happy with what I've done, and I just want to get out there and run the thing now!
Hey all,
I'd love to join your thread as I just signed up for a 5K in May! I've dabbled with running in the past (C25K) but I have been afraid of competition for my entire life so running an actual race is a really scary thought for me. BUT, it is part of my personal challenge to build confidence and try new things, so here I go!
I've been jogging a 10 min mile on the treadmill after my normal workouts lately, so although I know that's not the same as an outdoor run, it's a start. I'm excited to start posting here and hear all about all of your running/jogging experiences!
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Lizzy, welcome! I WISH I had a 10 minute mile...ah, some day!
Today I decided to try jogging with my little red dog, since it was decent weather out. She did well, but it was harder to find my pace and pay attention to the dog at the same time. We figured it out after a few minutes.
Did 20 mins with the dog, then another 30 mins at home, using the jogging for a "rest" between sets of weight lifting exercises. Don't know if that's wrong, but it's a way for me to get the lifting in, for now.
I hope it's okay for me to join your group as well...I am not ready to sign myself up for any races at this point; however I did run 2 miles today for the first time ever!! I was doing a 12 min/mi last week and decided to go for a longer distance rather than speed, as I REALLY want to run a 5k this summer/fall. It took me 26 min and 45 secs to go the 2 miles...but I did it!
Anyways - you guys are so inspiring...I can't wait to be able to really call myself a "runner" someday
Hey sweettart! funny seeing you here!! I just joined yesterday after signing up for that 5K...
Still mentally debating whether to go out for a jog right now. I think i'll compromise and go jog on the treadmill for a while. Plan is to slow it down and up the mileage...
Can anyone tell me a "good" time to shoot for for a 5K?
Hi Lizzy!! I figured if I was going to get serious about running...I would need all the support I could get
My friend just ran a 5k in just over 33 min....she is a runner though; although not an athlete or anything. I plan to aim for 36-39 min when I do sign up...anyone have thoughts on that? I can run a 12 min mile now, but only one at that speed (I know...not really "speed" ).
No one can really tell you a "good" time for a 5K, because it's totally dependent on your individual body and level of fitness. For my first 5K, I set a goal of doing the whole thing without walking, and came in at about 32 minutes. This weekend, I did a 5K with a goal of 25 minutes (and beat it). So - it all really depends. If you're running 12 mins/mile for one mile, maybe try setting a goal of maintaining that pace for the whole 5K.
My goals for races tend to be just a bit faster than I ran it last time...
Time trial with the club tonight, despite my niggly leg and Sunday's race I managed my fastest time yet on that course. It's still some way off 5k PB pace (it's quite hilly, and I'm not at my fastest on Wednesday evenings because I run better in the morning and with proper preparation), but it's still a sign of improvement.
I've got a rest day tomorrow, then a 10 mile race on Friday. I've heard it's quite a tricky (hilly) one, but my 20 was hilly and I still managed to beat my 10 mile PB in both halves of the race, so fingers crossed I should get a nice PB at this one.
Still a great time, and I was glad I did it. This morning, I traveled to Boston and did a 5K St. Pat's race here that was totally low key and the exact opposite of yesterday. I wore some green beads and had a great time though, and think I got a PR (my iPod showed 24:35, but we'll see when I get the race results)! Will keep you ladies posted.
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And, welcome!
