Shades Marathon Training

Lucy - try something like milkshakes, smoothies, some soup perhaps.   All will give you some fluids as well and can be more palatble than a meal.

Re race day, if it's any consultation, 90% of us stand on the start line and think 'I should have done more training'.   You will have done a lot more training that many other folk.

Emmy - I think you should aim to get rid of that hip niggle, a long run could set you right back.   If it was me I wouldn't even attempt a long run.

Shades said - VR - well that sounded like a really tough test.   Do you go back to get the results or do they send them too you?

I go back next week, Wednesday to discuss the results and findings then if i want, have a tailor made plan of action! depending on where I want to go with my training etc.

mowser - I went to a place just outside Exeter at a Physio center where the man I saw specialises in sport science.

Hi everyone! Just been to proper running shop for first time ever and am now the proud owner of pristine pair of trainers which I cannot use as it still hurts too much to run.. aaargh!!! Pure torture just looking at them. The shop confirmed that my trainers I bought in the sales two weeks before my HM were completely unsuitable for my style of running and probably played a part in my injury.. that and complete lack of any stretching whatsoever. Have banned myself from running for another week.. sniff... and am out on bike or grimly walking everywhere.

KK - Barcelona sounds fab. Well done for going and being a spectator as well. I wanted to do my local 10k race next Sunday, it was the first 'proper' race I entered last year after running for a couple of years just with my dog and I was REALLY looking forward to doing it and seeing how different I felt and am so disappointed I can't. I know I should be noble and go and cheer everybody else on but I just can't as will be too consumed with jealousy!!

Molly - Another marathon next month??!.. you are a true Shadie!!

VR - pinched fat test?! That sounds horrendous.. they would have to have industrial calipers for me!

Keith - thank you for that 480 creme egg comment. Not only am I miserable as I can't run.. I am now craving creme eggs which I can't buy here.. cheers mate!

VR - I love the idea of your assessment but presume it wouldnt be a pleasant experience! I had enough issues with my heart capacity test at the hospital.

Mamafox congrats on the new shoes! I hope that they settle in well (once you can use them!). Come and join us in Barcelona

Shades - I know you're right. There are a few ways when i'm very inexperienced as a marathoner.

Hi back again,not been on for a few days,still training quite well completed 14 miles in 1 hour 36 min last friday but felt i went to quick had training monday and did yoga for the first time last night which i have been told is good for you all though it didnt feel like this morning ha ha.

Emmy - Please don't do your long run. I'm no expert but I know it'll do you more harm than good. Don't worry about not doing enough, remember it's far worse doing too much. I managed to get round Rome on just one 18 miler so you'll do it. Paris won't be a PB but now you've got to concentrate on getting there healthy and enjoying it. 

i know what you mean about portion sizes, it's amazing how little we need to eat and how much we want to eat! I'm back following Sally's plans because I've put a few pounds back on and it needs nipping in the bud!

As for bags at Manchester mara, solved that one - my Dad

Slowkoala - mad?! Compared to Sahedds, VR & Mowzer I'm bone idle! I'll only do four maras this year, they'll be doing about 40 each!!

Clag - enjoy the rest and chill out

VR - ooh it sounds really interesting, very professional. I'd love to do something like that!

Mamafox - which shoes did you go for?

Shades - better late then never. I've decided I want to stretch...seriously I don't know anything about it. How often (after each run?) and how long for (roughly).

I only found out yesterday how to boil vegetables For the past 25 years I've chucked them in a pan of cold water and waited for them to boil rather than waiting for the water to boil before putting them in. It's no wonder they were so yucky.  

VR - hmm so how much did that testing cost? Be interested in that sort of testing myself.

mamafox - lol is now a good time to state my creme egg eating record 12 in 20 mins. Drawback of that was a 2 day sugar hangover headache.... Not to be recommended, or repeated.

Shades - you're not going to be happy with me....  I did 15 miles today, but at a too quick pace (9min/mile as opposed to 10min/mile).  I'll definitely do my remaining LSRs at the training pace you've specified!

On the plus side, it has given me a confidence boost after Sunday's bad run.  I felt strong on the whole 15 and did the last 2 miles the quickest (8:13 and 8:20) so I am pleased really.  It was dreadful weather (cold, wet and windy) on a not especially inspiring route but I'm glad I got it out of the way.

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Emmy - Please don't do your long run. I'm no expert but I know it'll do you more harm than good. Don't worry about not doing enough, remember it's far worse doing too much. I managed to get round Rome on just one 18 miler so you'll do it. Paris won't be a PB but now you've got to concentrate on getting there healthy and enjoying it. 

i know what you mean about portion sizes, it's amazing how little we need to eat and how much we want to eat! I'm back following Sally's plans because I've put a few pounds back on and it needs nipping in the bud!

I only found out yesterday how to boil vegetables For the past 25 years I've chucked them in a pan of cold water and waited for them to boil rather than waiting for the water to boil before putting them in. It's no wonder they were so yucky.  

I know that you're right. The portion thing is quite a change... as well as feeling hungry .

I really enjoy the recipe part. Oh dear... It looks like I've been cooking veggies the wrong way too!

@FastKoala- I haven't heard that about Garmins not working all around the VLM, but I also have the Garmin footpod attached to my show and believe this can track the pace / distance (based upon cadence / repeat calculations) should there be gaps in the GPS signal??

VR - ooh that will be interesting when you get the results and training plan

mamafox - good news on the new shoes

steven - yoga stretches are great for runners

molly - I do a very short stretching routine.  But start with a simple calf, hamstring and quad stretch after each run, then build up the routine with a few more.  The sohorter the routine the more likely you will keep it up

And I've never done 40 marathons a year, most was 25 but will probably exceed that this year, plan to drop back to 20 next year.

Re: steaming veg - try using white wine instead of water to steam carrots. OMG!!

Re: GPS on the VLM (acronym city!!) - all GPS units will be prone to signal dropout around docklands due to the tall buildings. autopause already off on my phone.

Re: race mag arrival - i'm No.40851. aaaggghhh... too exciting!!!!!!

Will take a look for the autopause function - and switch it off!!

Feeling really tired and aching this week, did the Reading HM on Sunday and recovery 8 miler on Monday, a 10 miler MWLR on Weds and need to do a Tempo run today, but really feeling it. My Wife tells me I've lost too much weight and have become bad-tempered.

Good job its just a few weeks left,  - Blimey - this running is really good for you 

Ms Koala, or can i call you Slow?

i use Endomondo on a Galaxy S2 which has controls for autopause amongst other things in the settings menu. i especially like changing the language and then going for a run whilst having a Spanish guy shout out mile splits at me.

i would assume that all running apps (certainly the good ones) have a similar feature.

molly - LOL re the veg!   I microwave mine usually, quicker than steaming or sometimes I stir fry them but just use a tablespoon of water.

Big G - I will forgive you as it did restore your confidence but don't let it happen again

Slowkoala - don't panic, you've done the training and you are well prepared for your marathon.   Don't know about Garmin as I didn't have a Garmin last time I ran London.

Lucozade is a major sponsor, hence the hype.    I have a very low opinion of Lucozade, particularly their marketing and only managed to remove myself from their mailing list after they asked me when I heard the name Lucozade Sport what came into my mind.  My reply was 'obese school children waddlling to school ' (drinking Lucozade).  Hey presto I am now removed from their mailing list.   Even on RW they advise the marathon trainees to use their products every time they run, even short runs, but they are marketing folk.

Sofaboy - I have noted your race number

Lot of rain down here, some damage on the roads for my run this morning.   Much warmer though

Warmer lol tis colder here.... 0 perhaps 1 at best BEFORE the wind is added on. Road blocked with snow about 15 miles away yet nowt here currently. Well the odd flake in the gales. Walking to work shortly will be er fun.

I think the wind drops a bit tomorrow but its not going to be a great weekend for the weather. Now when is spring again???