RW's Basic Marathon Schedules: Get You Round

According to my calculations Week 1 commences 23 December. Who else out there is going to follow it? Would be good to have some moral support to keep us all going and find out what people are doing now in preparation for the FLM.
Posted: 04/11/2002 15:02

It is generally a good idea to start any schedule a couple of weeks ahead of the minimum date, this is to allow for missing training weeks due to injury or illness.
Posted: 04/11/2002 15:22

Bondi Go for it, have a 'potter' round now. You can always tell yourself it's just preparation but it will help no-end; you can't beat the feeling of getting out there. Good luck
Posted: 04/11/2002 18:01

I'm looking at a 18 week plan, so I'm trying to ramp up to the start of that! Currenty up to about 10 miles/week, after about 3 months working up to it!
Posted: 04/11/2002 19:43

Did anyone notice the very respectable time the "Get You Round' group came in at the Great North Run? It was 2 hours and 26 minutes which I think is very quick seeing that its for beginners. When I followed this group for the 2001 FLM, I found it a bit quick - they run at 10 min per mile pace then walk for one minute.I found the 10 minute per mile pace a bit fast but I'm aiming to keep with them this year.
Posted: 05/11/2002 05:51

I'm planning on following this but am starting now as am almost complete beginner (a couple of v. slow 5ks is all I've done before). Ideas for motivating me to get out now its cold and dark would be welcome!
Posted: 05/11/2002 14:22

hkp You sound about the same level as me.Do you think we will ever be the finely tuned athletes we dream about. I would also welcome some "I've just got in from work, it is cold, wet and dark and I need something to make me change and get out"tips!! I would love to be 2 stone lighter it would make it so much easier.
Posted: 05/11/2002 14:28

Bondi, Lets hope so. I'm also aiming to lose about 2 stone too... All I reckon I need to do is get out running the planned 3 times a week and stay off the chocs, crips, white wine, etc., etc.....
Posted: 05/11/2002 14:37

Are you going running today.If you are I will go as well and report back in the morning.I will be so riddled with guilt if I don't go if I know someone else is.
Posted: 05/11/2002 14:51

good idea, lets do it! will let you know how I get on tomorrrow. enjoy!
Posted: 05/11/2002 14:59

hkp/Bondi Well done both of you - have a great session tonight. A virtual running club is formed :-)
Posted: 05/11/2002 17:08

hkp/Bondi We could also make a virtual slimming group - weighting ourselves on - say - a Monday evening and keeping each other motivated food wise. I also need to loose two stones. Has anyone who has lost that amount of weight noticed a real difference in their running and if so, how much faster could they run?.
Posted: 06/11/2002 06:25

Hi Fatlump - take a look at the threads on the Health & Injury forum - there's a daily thread (normally called something like 'Fat Club' or 'Trying to be thinner club') which is basically a virtual slimming group. They all seem to be very nice and friendly!
Posted: 06/11/2002 09:47

Just checked - today its called the 'triple F club weds 6/11'!
Posted: 06/11/2002 09:47

So far I've lost 1stone and 4 1/2 pounds and I would love to lose another 2 stone. In theory I would then be a lean, mean running machine. I love the idea of joining in these forums and not only getting great tips and motivation on running - but slimming as well! FAB! To date the furthest I've run is 1/2 marathon (Great North Run 3 years running). I'd love to run a marathon but at the moment I'm concentrating on trying to get a bit faster that my current slug like pace. I run with a ladies running club - we meet once a week (tonight's club night) then I go to my local Slimming World Club on the following night. This always makes me put more effort in to my club runs coz I think to myself "if I run really hard tonight - it might just show up on those scales tomorrow as a good weight loss" that's what keeps me going. It's working well so far.
Posted: 06/11/2002 12:13

Dolly, you are a motivated person. I fluctuate between motivation and guilt. Love running when I get out there but think about it more than do it. How long has it taken to lose your 1stone plus. Went out last night for 20mins. Not much but better than nothing
Posted: 06/11/2002 12:49

Dolly, sounds like you're doing the right thing. I am a lapsed Slimming World member - the class I went to, members would all moan about how they couldn't stick to the plan... not v helpful or motivating! So, I am trying to stick with it myself and only weigh myself once a week, am finding it hard! Bondi, well done on getting out. I managed 30mins run/walking. Am planning on getting out tomorrow night too if it ever stops raining! I like Nick's idea of a virtual club... we need a good name though... The Crawlers?
Posted: 06/11/2002 13:09

Will try and get out tonight if not I'll join you tomorrow hkp! Do you get on better with red or green as a slimming world bod? I think this whole virtual running club thing could catch on. How many members so far: nick, hkp, me, dolly are you up for it? The AGM could be fun!
Posted: 06/11/2002 13:26

Bondi - I joined Slimming World at the end of July because I felt so heavy that I just couldn't enjoy running. I'm a terrible yo yo dieter/runner. When I've got my 'mojo' (motivation) there's no stopping me - but then if I start slipping I don't seem to be able to pull myself together in time to stop the damage! I must admit though, this year I've really decided that this time it's for keeps - get fit/slim and stay that way. I'm 38 later this month and if I don't sort myself out now I never will. I have mostly 'green' days coz you can eat unlimited pasta, rice, potatoes etc and those are my favourites. Also the Slimming World consultant is Fab - she lost over 3 stone herself and now looks great which makes you believe it can be done. Love the virtual running club idea. Count me in!
Posted: 06/11/2002 13:44

I prefer green days too. I tried red but was just hungry all the time. I've heard that high-protein, low carb diets are not all that good for you too. enjoy your run tonight bondi!
Posted: 06/11/2002 15:41

Hi guys! I'm here for several reasons. I would love to do a marathon and if I did I would be a 5hr +! need to lose weight ... postal member (just) of SW mainly green days too! Also I have expressed my interest in joining the SW FLM 2003 team (by mistake really!) so I may be doing the FLM and if I do... boy will I need help! You guys are more than welcome to join our fat lcub (as mentioned before) as we not onlyhave weight to lose but several sessioned marthon people of 5hrs+! so you will feel most at home!
Posted: 06/11/2002 22:14

Hi Everyone Count me in. I've just joined SW and feel really motivated at the moment as I always do the first week of dieting. I've got a place in next years FLM as I deferred from last year. So I am looking to do about 5 hours. Tonight, I'm going to a local running track with a friend to do a speed session.Trouble is, if I have a bad dieting day, I start to think why bother exercising when I've been such a pig. Need lots of motivation so I'm glad I picked up you guys on this thread.
Posted: 07/11/2002 06:06

E P I didn't know that Slimming World had a FLM team. I'd love to do it - how do you go about getting on the team? It's my weigh-in night tonight so wish me luck. Did a good 6 mile run with the club last night so fingers crossed that will have helped shift some flab (along with the Shepshed 7 on Sunday and a hilly 4 miler on Monday) am quite hopeful.
Posted: 07/11/2002 11:12

Dolly mal Karen kathrynb@slimming-world-ho.co.uk they are chosuing the team end Nov
Posted: 07/11/2002 11:32

Thanks for that EP have emailed - am awaiting a reply. If I don't get into FLM this year I think I will try another - may be Shakespeare -Stratford or Robin Hood - Nottingham. Will have to give it some thought. Will keep on training with that idea in mind though to keep the motivation going!
Posted: 07/11/2002 14:04

Fatlump If you stick with the running then pretty soon you'll be worrying whether you've eaten *enough* before going down to the track, not that you've eaten too much :-) Good luck all of you
Posted: 07/11/2002 14:11

I second EP come on over to the triple F club on Injury. There is the URWFRC we have vests and every thing :-) If any of you are wondering what URWFRC stands for it's the Unofficial Runners World Forum Running Club We try very hard not to be cliquey and people come and go all the time.
Posted: 07/11/2002 17:45

Can I join you guys? I've actually put weight on and can't fit into my clothes since starting to run 3 months ago. Don't know what I'm doing wrong!!! I've applied for the FLM too, and I'd be looking at 5 hours plus, but I'd be so pleased at finishing at all, the time would'nt matter to me.
Posted: 07/11/2002 20:12

EP I've also e-mailed the slimming world site-if we all train hard from now on and motivate each other we could be a pretty formidable bunch by next April! As I'm new to Slimming World can anyone tell me can I really eat as much Free Food as I want and still loose weight? Seems impossible, although when I look closer at the Sins, A bottle of lager is 6 sins. I wonder how many more Sins I could have with regular running - say 4 nights a week. Any of you guys know?
Posted: 07/11/2002 20:30

XRay-Ted Welcome and good luck to you and all others on this thread
Posted: 07/11/2002 20:32

fatlump ... I can't get to a class as I have a 5yr old son and my hubby works nights so I am a postal member. I started about 5wks ago and miss the team work of a class - add the death of a friend and i don't know if I have lost anything yet! I have noticed that I have become rather good at rewarding myself for runs though! (Having only started 3mths ago!) However I have started taking cous cous to work as this is free on green days and makes a quick filling warm meal after a lunchtime run (if only I was running just now as I have sore shins!) But yes I agree we all need to help each other! If I don't get into london I will probably find another marathon to do next year as I now really want to do one!
Posted: 07/11/2002 20:41

Hi again all, seem to have missed a lot by not logging on yesterday! fatlump - the free food thing does seem odd but it does seem to work. EP's idea is a good one. I tend to make up a big bowl of cous cous salad up on monday and then have it for lunch during the week... on the beer front, I find that its quite easy to have no sins at all during most of the week so that you can have at least one blow-out at the w/e!! Evil P - If I don't get in to London my friend and brother have said they'll do Paris with me... you're more than welcome to join us! I managed to get out for 30 mins again last night before getting soaked :( Am planning a longer session over the weekend. God, this is a long one, better get back to work!
Posted: 08/11/2002 09:11

Back again. Been away for a few days. Managed to get a run in on Saturday. Very muddy and raining but good fun. Not sure how the weight is going too scared to get on scales. Who is going out tonight and how far are people running now.
Posted: 12/11/2002 08:42

Bondi - I've only just re-started running and this morning was my third time out and managed to run 1 min/walk 1 min/run 7 mins/walk 1 min/run 1 min - so as you can see I'm not at the 20 minutes non-stop running but I am really determined to carry on this time! I have no-one to run with (unless any of you guys live in Kent) and I find these forums just excellent to make you get out there 'cos its the stepping outside your front door that is the most difficult thing. I am a couple of stone overweight, 36 years old and I simply refuse to be at this point again this time next year. So, can I please join your virtual running club? PS: The Triple F club are very friendly and you might want to check out the Moonwalk on May 10th on the Events forum - a bunch of us will be doing the 26.2 mile walk. Join us.
Posted: 12/11/2002 13:38

Hi Bondi, Well done on the weekend, I blew it big time with a big night out on Sat which meant I didn't make it out as planned on Sunday. Am moving house on Friday and having not been organised at all (only found out we were moving five days ago!) think I am going to have to sacrifice running for packing boxes... hope it burns some calories! My advice re the scales is to not get on them... try and only weigh yourself once a week as it just gets you down if you start checking more often as you can fluctuate wildly throughout the week. re distance... I've just been chatting to a colleague about running (he just did NY). I was saying that I was stuck around the 5-7 mile mark. His advice was to not increase your mileage by more than 10 percent from one week to the next and to build up mileage slowly. Then the increase won't be such a shock to the system! he was really encouraging, saying that altho its bl**dy hard work and you will sometimes feel like not going out, its worth it in the end as there is nothing like the experience of the marathon (esp london). must go, enjoy your running this week, I'll be with you in mind and back with a vengeance (and new running scenery!) next week...
Posted: 12/11/2002 13:41

clariss, Just saw your post. keep up the good work! will look at Triple F when I have bit more time. The moonwalk sounds interesting... do we have to dress as Michael Jackson as I don't think I could afford the surgery!!!!!!!
Posted: 12/11/2002 13:45

HKP Thanks for words of encouragement.Good luck with the packing. Will try and get out tonight. Will it ever stop raining......??????? will also look at moonwalk later on today. don't think you need surgery to look like MJ any more just a tub of plastercine
Posted: 12/11/2002 14:33

As long as you walk wearing a bra you can dress like whoever you dang well like! hkp - good luck with the move bondi - its not raining here so get your a**e out of the door!!!!! (and report back later obviously)
Posted: 12/11/2002 15:10

Hi All The moonwalk sounds brill - are you guys doing the full marathon or the half. And when do we have to enter?
Posted: 13/11/2002 05:49

Munchkin - we're doing the full and enter as soon as you can. If you check out the Events thread details of what to put e.g. name of club and time are all there. Hope to see you.
Posted: 13/11/2002 07:27