Great North Run - Training

Jamie Lyall

21/08/2012 at 14:05

Hello. I am looking for some help. I started training for the Great North Run and have just over 3 1/2 weeks to go. I only started training 12 days ago and am looking for some tips on getting faster as quickly as possible. I have been running since 1986 when I did my first Great North Run but never really train for it. Last year I trained for approx 1 month and did 1 hour 22. I want to beat that time but can't think how I got that fast so quickly Thanks

sawney bean

21/08/2012 at 15:23

Jamie you have 4 weeks left so dont try and cram too much in at last minute, excellent time for little training, do you live in the North East?? I might be able to help

Jamie Lyall

28/08/2012 at 18:20

Hello. Thanks for your response, I just got an email today saying someone replied. That was a week late. I have managed to get down to around 6 1/2 minutes a mile over the weekend (honestly don't know how) so going well. Last week I couldn't get under 7 mins/mile
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Yes I am in Jarrow . The problem I have it due to having 2 small kids and working around 60 hours a week, I can only train when my wife isn't at work. Which leaves me about 7 hours a day to get training and sleep. I have to run either after midnight or get up at about 3am depending on what shifts I am on.

sawney bean

28/08/2012 at 22:12

I am sending u a message mate

sawney bean

28/08/2012 at 22:19

Can u email me at Kenny.macpherson@tynebridgeharriers.com

rtuyjhgd Colin

29/08/2012 at 07:48

I want to beat that time but can't think how I got that fast so quickly Thanks

sawney bean

29/08/2012 at 18:00

I dont think Jamie Lyall realises what a talented athlete he is

Jamie Lyall

29/08/2012 at 21:41

I am just lucky that things seem to go right on the day

A lot of it is in your mind, you have to just push yourself

A little bit of training helps, even if it's just loosening your muscles off the day before lol

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