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[goosehd]

A big thank you to all on your advice and stories over the last year. Following your advice, the past year has been spent primarily running in zone 2, and have noticed marked improvement in my overall health and conditioning. A little over 3 weeks ago, I started training for a marathon and can't believe how much better I am in my training than a year ago. I am able to run faster and farther while keeping my heart rate lower. My overall pace has went from Mid to Low 7 min/km to 5:40's min/km. More than happy with that improvement and success.

So once again, thank you! I'm a better me, because of you!!

Please keep sharing your success stories and know that it's an inspiration.

[Tago Mago]

@goosehd great to hear. I went for my first run in a year (at least) on Monday, and even though my expectations were low I thoroughly underperformed .

[goosehd]

@Tago-Mago It all start's with one foot in front of the other. My first run was much like your's and the thought of 5 km's sounded like running to the moon.

[Tago Mago]

@goosehd the most demotivating thing is remembering the conditioning and fitness I used to have. I ran a half-marathon 10 years ago and was in great shape (at least by my standards). Now 5k at 7 minutes/km feels like a triumph

[Jcaz6996]

I’m really trying to make an effort this year to try and get back into running it’s definitely a struggle what once used to be an effortless effort is now a slog, but I’m enjoying the struggle I try and do 3 runs a week . A easy run, a speed session with a warm up and warm down and a steady run .
I haven’t been very consistent with my runs up until last week so doing my best to get after it and hopefully consistency pays off with a better pace and hopefully shifting a few pounds

[goosehd]

@Jcaz6996 Good luck and keep us posted! Everyone’s post may help the next person get started.

Being 90 in the old age home with the sickest fades will be an accomplishment for the work done today

[Jcaz6996]

Just finished my Monday Run just taking it easy never look at pace just go off feeling few inclines was hoping the route was 5miles but it ended at 4.5 miles my longest run for years.

Question: for a beginner trying to get out 3 times a week what program would you recommend?

And does everyone use KM’s ? I prefer Miles would rather know what my mile pace is instead of a KM.

Roughly how long until you start to see progress?

Apart from my very first run of the year all my runs are around the same pace my quickest 7:55 when a guy raced me around the river front in a mobility scooter for 3.5 miles

And 8:10/mi - 8:30/mi on average for all my other runs .

[goosehd]

@Jcaz6996 This is where I found the plan that I'm following for the marathon and maybe you'll find something that is close to what you're looking for.

https://therunningclinic.com/runners/training-programs/programs-road/programs-road/

Edit: They seem to make it subscription only now. I think if you search for it, there is a way to get around that...

[hbg1]

@goosehd thanks for the link, I’ve been following along and the thread is inspirational for sure.
I do orange theory workouts a few times a week these days. my running has improved dramatically and that piece of the workout has become my favorite.

We were talking this past weekend about maybe doing a 5k, I’ve done them before years ago but doing a proper training will be key this time around.

[Jcaz6996]

@goosehd nice one bud , what marathon you doing ?

[goosehd]

Haven’t picked one yet, but it will be a local one. There is one they run in October that’s close to me that looks promising. I’ll sign up after I get halfway through the training program and see how my body is reacting.

[Nik]

Didn't you run with a club in the past @Jcaz6996 ? I agree with @goosehd that free online plans are usually enough to work out a routine, and the only thing I would add is that running socially with friends and family makes the activity more enjoyable.

[AdamJ]

I struggle with the "getting out on the road" part of running so much more than the actual activity itself. Once I'm 10 mins in and warmed up, I really enjoy it. The challenge is getting started

[DeeDee85]

@AdamJ Snap!

[Jcaz6996]

@AdamJ said in Runners:

I struggle with the "getting out on the road" part of running so much more than the actual activity itself. Once I'm 10 mins in and warmed up, I really enjoy it. The challenge is getting started

Agee mate it’s definitely easier now the evenings are lighter, can’t see myself sticking to it when the nights draw in. Tough as it is with a 4.30am Alarm and home @7.00pm .

But when you get out do you generally have a route you run ?

Maybe @AdamC Can share his weekly training ? with a park run PB only a few weeks back

[Jcaz6996]

@Nik yes bud a good 10 years ago now.
I haven’t got the time to arrange meet ups with runs etc with the hours I work I literally fit it in when I can ..

I’ve pretty much always trained on my own apart from back in the day a Tuesday speed session with the team and a long run on a Sunday.

Lone wolf me

[AdamJ]

Did 6 x 1km intervals with 45 secs rest on Wednesday PM, which felt good.

Got up to do a 5km this morning along the seafront, did half and called it off, calves were having none of it. We go again

[Jcaz6996]

@AdamJ nice one bud , just keep it going
I feel consistency is key ..

[goosehd]

First injury this week (in a very long time): I've been increasing my step cadence and stride length...Knee feels like crap and have had to take the last two days off. Doing the rotation of compression, ice, heat, elevation, and NSAID's. Everything was feeling great until it wasn't.

Probably taking the rest of the week off and reevaluate at the start of next week.