I never thought it would happen, but I’ve definitely got the running bug – for me it’s been the best way to get/stay healthy and I don’t want to let myself get frustrated and not want to do it anymore.

I had many heart tests done about 2 years ago due to palpatations; everything came back completely normal.

I was diagnosed with asthma a year ago and have been on a 12 hour inhaler since.

Is it possible that I just have a naturally high hr?  Is it dangerous for me to stay at 195 bpm for 3 miles?

I have problem to log in on my iPhone via FaceBook login or new created. Can anyone help me please?

 I just wanted to know if there was any evidence out there supporting one method keeping your body cooler than others. 

I was going to run today but i couldnt find a pair of shoes and wanted to get some endurance work in, there was a jump rope nearby and i picked it up. It killed me!!! I started with the intention of doing 3 10-minute jump sessions, i ended up doing 3-minute sessions. 5 3-minutes sessions, i was exausted. I've been thinking about it and if i start jump roping would that help my endurance? It can sort of mimic distance running only that its at a bit of a faster pace?

Anybody got any thoughts on this?

I entered into the Great South Run (10miles) back in january and started my training.  I am a complete novice at long distance running (used to sprinting on the footbal pitch).  I now go running 3 times a week and attend a couple of gym classes a week (1 cardio and 1 toning).  Even though I have been training for months I do not appear to be improving much and can still only reach 3.4 miles on a good day.  The race is in 3 months and I have no idea how i'm going to work up to 10 miles...does anyone have any suggestions?

Firstly I will introduce myself, first time posting on any running site. My names Ricky I am originally from Northern Ireland but I am in England studying multimedia at Northumbria University. I play a whole load of sports and love off road and trail running, however don’t get to do much living in a city.

I’ve signed up for a ‘mountain marathon’ (http://www.mourne2day.com).  It’s a 2day (2person) team event in Northern Ireland with different levels of entry. My friend and I have entered the C class which involves 35km/21.7miles split over 2days – usually fairly evenly, the first day may be just a small bit longer. It involves orienteering/mountaineering (have both of these to a sufficient level) skills as well as the obvious fitness needed(working on).

I was initially following (a fairly pathetic) marathon training program in the thought that this would help me to get around the general level of fitness.  All in all it was too easy and bit rubbish so I have stopped doing this and just been making up my own program as I see fit. I am pretty good at doing this having played a multitude of sports and field hockey to premier league level.  I feel but would just like to see what people think here and see if possibly someone has done/doing something similar.

I think I’ve got a fairly sound level of fitness at the minute to build on I seen to be improving consistently. I’ve been running with a bag for the last few weeks, last night I did 6miles with the bag full of 2litres and stuffed full with clothes.

When doing hill training I would run to the hell 10mins and do 10-15mins hill running up and down as quick as possible then run back.

Most recent longest distance was 9miles (no bag) in 1hr 12 but that was a very casual and was supposed to be a ‘recovery run’ as I had ran 3 out of the 4days previously pretty hard.

5mile time with a bag – 35:25mins could do better that was after a few days running before (without bag - 33:25).

I don’t have a set routine I just work on what I feel I need to at any certain time.

I suppose my main question would be about recovery:
For example, last night I did 6mile run with bag and the next thing I want to do is sprint/interval/leg strengthening. Do I go for a recovery run today? If so how long/far. I find it hard to run slowly.
OR
do I not go for a recovery run today and just save my energy and beast it tomorrow?

 Is it better to run when still tired from previous run or leave it a day and be able to push yourself harder? I'm running around 4-5 times a week i think.

I don’t really know what I expect to get out of this, just some insight and suggestions would be cool

Planning to go for a 10miler on possibly sat or Sunday.

Sweet.

 Looking forward to some input!!

PS. Anyone read any books by Dean Karnazes? or possibly "Survival of the Fittest: Anatomy of Peak Physical Performance" or any other fell running ultra marathon books??

 Thanks!

t.dawson

 I just started (on week 2 of hal higdon novice) training for my first marathon. I have been running for about 3-4 months prior to this, probably about 5-10 miles per week. I'm not a 'runner' (i will never be fast or really great at it) but i enjoy it and a marathon is my lifetime goal!

I was just wondering if it's ok just try to do this race without any prior half marathons, etc. I ran a 10k a month ago and it was awesome.

 Also, my long run this week of 7 miles was fine, but the day after my knees were killing me! Should i continue increasing my milage or should i drop down to a half this year and try for a marathon next?

Thanks

 In order to add to my running mileage I've created my own routine of long runs during the week. My questions is the mileage too high? I'd like to get to  50 miles a week and stick with that. I always rest once or twice a week.

This week:

Sun. 6.99      M. 4.34      Tu. 5.29      Th. 8      F. 8      Sat. 10            Total: 42.62 miles

Next week:

M. 10       Tu. 8             W. 10              Th. 6                Sat 13                Total: 47 miles

Week of July 26:

Sun. 6.5              M. 5        Tu. 10       Th. 10        F. 5.5      Sat. 13         Total: 50 miles

REST WEEK:

Sun. 5               M. 3           Tu. 5        Th. 4          F. 3         Sat. 5           Total: 25 miles

Basically after this I'd go back to the 50 mile per week schedule on July 26th (maybe mix up the miles and adding to my Sat. long run) and replace it with the rest week at the end of each month. Eventually I'd like to run a race, but I don't have time at the moment, so I thought running this for myself in hopes of finding a race after summer would be motivation enough. 

 Thanks so much for reading this, I appreciate it.

Also: When I do run I feel I'm going backwards--it's taking me 57 minutes to run 5 miles wheras two weeks ago it took me around an hour to complete 6.14. I try to think positively about the fact that I get out there 4-5 times a week and actually run for an hour--but I'm still a bit dissapointed with my times. 

 Any advice?

 What can I do about it? Do I have to lay off running for a while?

Thing is, a lot of sites talk about this stuff; but how do you know when it's maximised? What are the markers, if there are any?

Some would seem to suggest the V02 Max, but I'm not so sure. I used to do a lot of interval training, really pushing it to 100% to achieve that. That means I was doing anaerobic / lactic stuff. The aim of aerobic base work, at least as I understand it, is to make your fat-burning more efficient.

Lately, all I've been doing is the same mileage at a "hard" pace for me...which is about 8 min/mile. Now, from reading and research, I think that would be categorized as a tempo run..? My question here is: how often should I incorporate tempo runs? Because from what I've been reading, my "regular runs" should be at a much easier pace, not only for weight loss/health benefits but for training as well. And, if I do incorporate tempo runs, about how many miles? Should the mileage be a challenge, or a distance that I know I can hit?

Also, any good interval workout tips? I don't really have access to a track, at least not dependable, so I'd be running them on asphalt. Also, how often should I do them per week?

I know my long runs should be at an easy-easier pace, but my regular runs...should they be slightly easier/harder? And about how long of a distance? A challenge or about in the middle?(Who would've thought that running would take so much thinking?)

I'm really sorry for all the new discussions with questions and whatnot...I just have noticed that this forum is very supportive, and no one in my family really works out, and those that do aren't as enthralled with the idea of half-marathons. :) So, yeah, I figure the best place to have my running questions answered is from those who run/race regularly. Thanks for your help!

Hi,

I suffered a set back this weekend and am looking for some advice.

I believe that I partially tore my calf muscle over the weekend.  I have not seen a doctor about it, but I have been through a torn muscle before and the feeling is the same.  One thing that I did not have to deal with the last time was recovering my running regimen.  

I have been running for about 7 months and run 3 times a week.  One run is 6.26 miles, one is 8.35 miles and my long run is 13.6 miles.  I stretch before and after each run.  I am planning to run a half marathon on October 10th, so I need to be ready by then.  Right now, my recovery plan is to give the leg two weeks off aside from every day walking, and stretching.  After two weeks I am going to try to short walks for a couple of weeks, building up to short runs, then longer runs, until I am back to my current regimen.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this plan, or any other advice?

Thanks!

Dave.

P.S. This didn't happen while I was running.  I was messing around.  I hadn't stretched, but I stretch 3 days a week, so didn't think it was a problem.  Apparently, after age 40 you have to stretch for everything.      

Am running my first 10K race a week on Saturday but I am going to Spain this Friday for 4 days !! Obviously it is a lot hotter over there and although I have been very organised and used map my run to make a bit of a plan I'm a bit worried.

 I am doing a few runs this week before I go and then I will be back next tues.

 Should I give training a miss altogether over there or shall I try and fit in a short-ish run ?

I am also worried about the heat as even early morning it is pretty boiling !

I started running back in February and was running about 1.5-3 miles a day depending on the time I had or how I was feeling. Since then I have run on the majority of days and in the past 3 months have increased the distance to 2-5 miles per day. However recently I have found that instead of feeling better about running I have suddenly become almost lethargic. I find it hard to pace myself so always run slightly too fast but since I have been doing it since February I thought I would be past this. I also had very painful knees a few months ago but have managed to run through it and they seem improved.

I just find that when I start my run my legs are practically shaking. I can get past it but I was just wondering if this happened to anyone else or if anyone had any advice on what could cause it, considering I've been running regularly for months now with no problems in terms of feeling tired/shaky before? I haven't changed my diet or anything and it's making me feel like running is a chore which I obviously don't want!

Any advice or insights are much appreciated :)

I started running a few months back after several years of being pretty out of shape.  Last week I started feeling aching/burning pain on the inside edge of my knee cap (when I extend my leg in my stride and then put weight on it).  I'm wondering if you can recommend some corrective exercises.

Thanks!

I've been running a good few months now since mid February. I've worked my way up to running around 5.5 miles 3 times a week. Recently I've been coming back from a run  with my calves and shins absolutely trashed. I think my problem might be I'm just running straight off instead of warming up or whatever. Does anyone have any good advice for warmup techniques? I have a pair of skipping ropes but that's sort of a different ball game....  

So now, here I am, several months later and about 50 pounds lighter, and this pain is starting to come back.  It'd revisited me off and on this whole time, but it was generally only occurring maybe once a week, in the morning, and then it would go away.  I decided two weeks ago to begin training for a 5k, after testing the waters with some jogs on the treadmill and around the block, and now I've recently found that the pain is there almost every morning, and sometimes when I get up from my desk.  Before I began running, I purchased a good pair of running shoes before I started jogging, and the pain is nowhere near as profound as it was - it's a minor annoyance, at best - but my question is this:

 Should I continue training, and if so, what can I do to ensure that I don't tear that ligament further?   I'm only going to continue losing weight, which will obviously lighten the beating I'm giving my feet, but I'm still worried about giving myself some awful debilitating injury.

 I've recently started running, starting with 5 iterations of walk 4 minutes, run 2 minutes for a total of half an hour. I've found that if I go early in the day that my calves end up cramping so much I have to stop, but if I go later in the day I tend not to go because I get caught up in homework and don't remember until midnight.

I've progressed this week to 5 iterations of walk 3 minutes, run 3 minutes and plan to gradually increase running and decrease walking. My goal is to get in shape and complete the Ironman Triathlon in 5 years.

Any suggestions of how to continue training? Any suggestions on how to stop the morning leg cramps? Thanks for any suggestions!