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with all the overtime i've been doing lately, i've had no time nor energy for any training for weeks, but i hit the gym yesterday (sunday) and it seems i haven't lost any strength nor fitness. after some resistance training hit the good treadmill (verified by my nike+ sensor). maxed the machine out at 16kph for a good 600 meters or so. ran 3 kms all up. wanted to do 5 but the rather large fish market pig out lunch with my folks (mmmm lobster mornay) was still weighing me down.
 
What do you guys think about walking as a form of cross training? Trying to overcome injury and also adjust my style of running to the pose method (www.posetech.com) in an attempt to run injury free. I'd like to do the 10k event in the melbourne marathon next month and currently walking is the most convenient. Although I do ride my bike around once a week on the weekends. Recently I haven't been able to run more than 5k before my shins play up but I'd really like to go the 10k event. So I guess what I'm asking is, can walking help my running?
 
I haven't heard much good about the pose method, but I've never tried it myself. I'm sure it's been talked about on other running boards if you feel like searching around.

Walk breaks can definitely help increase the length of your runs and be a good way to further build up miles/time spent running. I don't know if you ever heard of Jeff Galloway, but he's been a big supporter of implementing walk breaks in runs. I know he has written a number of books which include a variety of running schedules, that include walk breaks, for a number of different events. Might be worth looking into or googling at least. :)

Been at it myself fairly consistently ever since mid-February. I haven't run any races during this time, just been focusing on consistency and staying healthy. I'm hoping to do a race in less than 2 weeks, which would be my first 10k race ever! I've got a couple of goals for it, but so long as I show up and actually run it, I'll be happy.

I was actually planning on doing this race last year, but come August was running less and snorting more, so I wasn't in shape once the race came.:\
 
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I've read up a bit on Galloway. Infact, I was following one of his programs when I got the latest shin probs. Well, I was following it EXCEPT for the walking break bit!

So now I am happily taking walking breaks, in conjunction with new running style and that is keeping the pain minimal.

10k race in 4 weeks here I come!
 
Nice work list, what sort of time do you expect to run?

I've just started reformer pilates for core stability, flexibility and strength. Its tough but I think I'm going to get a lot of injury and strength benefit out of it.
 
I really don't know. Haven't done 10k in a couple of years and have taken another setback with a rather ambitious 13k run/walk last weekend. One day I am really hoping to learn my lesson here!!

Was originally planning to do the Melbourne half, downgraded to the 10k but when I finally enter I may be downgrading again, but hoping not to have to!

Anyone else here going in the Melbourne Mara?
 
I see off the injuries listed here are due to improper warm-up, and stretching.

What sort of shoes are you people running with here? I know for me, I run a lot, the best shoes I've come across are Nike Free. They are great for allowing my legs to do the work, and not rely upon expensive shoes that wear out too quick to take up the brunt of the work.

As for injuries related to running, I only get swollen knees, but that's more due to the nature of my job than the running itself. I'm often jumping from high vehicles, and landing flat footed with only a little bend to my knees.


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No such thing as "only a 5k". How many other people do you know who can run 5k? Good luck with it!
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I run about 5K everyday. It's not hard once you are used conditioned to it. In fact your pace it what determines the difficulty, and for me anything slower than 12Kph is grueling and causes shin splints. Anything faster, and I'm starting to get into my cardio burn zone, and then I start to sweat out a lot..


Cramping is caused by insufficient electrolytes, or rapid loss of them. That's a sign of poor diet for said activities. You may also be drinking too much water, and washing the electrolytes from your system, which is equally bad.

I'm not a pro-runner, but it's part of my job to be able to run decently. There's people here with me that can run at a faster pace that me for much longer. We're talking like a 14-15Kph pace for around 8K. I'm converting all of this from miles, so keep this in mind if my number's seem a little off.
 
I ran 5kms this evening in about 30 minutes. My shoes said 5kms but my treadmill said a touch over 5.5kms. i feel better for doing it. with my wedding in under three weeks now, i hope i burned some fat.
 
I know there seem to be a few Melbournites in this thread. Anyone doing the Melb Marathon tomorrrow? I'll be doing the 10k
 
just though you guys would like to know im back into running.. i have a 5k race on next sunday nov 4th and im running a marathon in february that i managed to get sponsorship for :)

i managed to run my longest distance yesterday of 7 miles in 60'54

edit 7 miles = 11.2 km
 
i dunno if anyone still reads this, or made it past tubgirl up there, but i just wanted to let everyone know i ranked 161 of 2000 or so in my first 5k with a time of 22'23

marathon is in february, hope i can finish
 
This thread has been sleeping so I'd thought I'd breath life into it.

22'23 is a very respectable 5k time. I only recently managed 20'19 in a sprint triathlon I did in November.

Speaking of tris that's pretty much what I've started this season. Already raced 3 times including one Olympic distance (which was a bit rubbish).

I train with a squad now so my running is of much higher quality, if anybody is looking for a bit of training guidance to increase their speed or distance I'm open.
 
im dying to get with a squad, its been almost 2 weeks since i last ran and im feeling it all over.

i do ride my bike everywhere i go still tho, so i get about 4 miles a day on my bike. not much but im sure it still helps a bit. The weather has been so shitty lately i dont even wanna go outside. and without a car to get to the treadmill its been rather hopeless. I really hope that the weather turns back up soon so i can get back on track. My aim is to be ready for a marathon by next february and i think i can do it.

i was so happy to get an email that someone replied to this thread :) this is the only thread on bluelight im actually subscribed to
 
BM - is the marathon Feb 08 or 09? You'll have more than enough time to prepare if it is next year! You would even be able to aim for a respectable time.

I did my first half marathon a few weeks ago and it was grrreat!!! I'm raring to go for the next one :)

Tip for everyone here - since it's the start of the new year, the 08 models of shoes have been released, meaning you can get great bargains if you buy last year's models. If you think you'll be up for a new pair of shoes soon, now is the time to buy!.....and for any Aussies here, I suggest buying online in the states - I just got some Asics for $75 USD compared to $219 AUD
 
I run 3 times a week not because I like to, honestly I hate running but the army likes running, got a fucking 5 mile battalion run tomorrow, 8 minute mile pace and I'm sick as fuck otherwise it'd be no sweat as I run my 2 mile in 14:48 which isn't great but it's not bad
 
ya its right around there list. do any of you know of a one year training plan for a marathon? it would be fun to have a nice one year goal i dont deviate from
 
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