My first L/S/R over 10k

Wino · #1 4th Jun 12, 11:36 AM

For the first time today I managed to actually go further than 5 or 10k distance that I normally stick to.
I managed 18k (11.2 miles) then walked a further 1k (cool down) home by this time my calfs were aching but the hamstrings were fine. I attempted to run the whole distance at a steady comfy pace but this time followed the heart rate moniter instead of pace time was hoping to keep within the 160/170 zone regardless of pace.

More details in the following link

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/185479946

Stephen07 · #2 4th Jun 12, 11:53 AM

Good run wino , fairly good pace as well . You must be well chuffed . I've got a 10k race in 5 weeks after that I'll be uping my mileage to get ready for the half I have in October

chipper · #3 4th Jun 12, 02:03 PM

Thats awesome! You totally smashed your normal mileage. Well done!

I've never done any more than just over 10k, how did it feel to run so much farther? Was it easier than you thought or did it feel like a struggle?

Wino · #4 4th Jun 12, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chipper

Thats awesome! You totally smashed your normal mileage. Well done!

I've never done any more than just over 10k, how did it feel to run so much farther? Was it easier than you thought or did it feel like a struggle?

I knew I couild run further at a slower pace but just wanted to roughly know how far without pushing too much. I think the walk home did me good too as by the time I got home I could walk normally

Shame we had a 1hr 30 min drive to the coast after as it took me almost 10 minutes to get out of the car

But I did manage to drive back ok

Will see how the old legs are in the morning but as for tonite i'm treating myself to a few Rum n Cokes

Wino · #5 5th Jun 12, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wino

Will see how the old legs are in the morning but as for tonite i'm treating myself to a few Rum n Cokes

Anyone got some good groin exercises

adibear · #6 4th Jul 12, 04:25 PM

Great work Wino. If you can put one of those out each week, It will have a huge effect on your times. Enjoy the rest. Have a good stretch, I'm sure you'll feel good in the morning. Your legs will find it much easier....next week?

Wino · #7 4th Jul 12, 04:41 PM

Aye up Adrian thanks for your encouragement and tbh I cant wait to get back running but I'm not sure when I will be able to resume any running activities as I've had 1 run in the last 3 weeks

If you have not seen why heres the link

Any Ideas guys n gals ?

First run for 11 days

Stephen07 · #8 4th Jul 12, 05:16 PM

God I remember this threat , I have my second 10k race on Sunday . Did a 10 miler the other week myself in 1.25 or somewere near that . Good luck I hope you sort out your injury problems .

adibear · #9 4th Jul 12, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wino

Aye up Adrian thanks for your encouragement and tbh I cant wait to get back running but I'm not sure when I will be able to resume any running activities as I've had 1 run in the last 3 weeks

If you have not seen why heres the link

Any Ideas guys n gals ?

First run for 11 days

Sorry dude! For some reason it was showing up with all the new posts. Didn't really look at the date.
Hope your up and going soon.

Vulpine · #10 4th Jul 12, 06:12 PM

Great run Dave, that is an impressive increase in mileage and a great time. Just looked at your route on the Garmin link and you are very close to where i live in Laughton En Le Morthern