Running

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Say I wanted to try a 10k. And say I wanted to follow some sort of training plan to help me not completely die...

If, *if *I wanted to do this, would anyone know where I could find one (free) online? I'd be coming from being able to go for about 3-4 miles before I start to get tired and no "proper" running experience.

Couch to 10k

You have mastered running 5k and now you feel you are ready to step up to your next challenge.

Hmm, I've "mastered" nothing! Would just like to be able to run a bit further. Will have a read.

(reply to t.i.r.) I have tried Strava for the last month. I have mixed feelings about it. I will try to write more with reasoning sometime.

couch to... is aimed at beginners wanting to get up to the distance so will be fine for your needs.

Hmm, I've "mastered" nothing! Would just like to be able to run a bit further. Will have a read.
Being able to run 3 - 4 miles counts as mastering, in this context.

Hmm, I've "mastered" nothing! Would just like to be able to run a bit further. Will have a read.

Is this for an event in the near future?
If you can run 3-4miles without problems, slowly increase your run distance by 10-15% a week.

I'm a hypocrite though so don't listen to me. I have a Half Marathon on the 30th that I haven't really been training for. Now I hurt after a big jump in distance when training today...

^I'm doing another 16 miler on sunday if you want to join me for a lap of richmond.

Come and do the Kingston breakfast run!

Not really serious as apart from water and energy drinks being handed out and the pressure that it's a "race" it'll be the same as running round Richmond park...

There's a 10k in just over 8 weeks that some of the guys from work are doing so will have some training buddies so seems like a good plan to try.

When you say "without problems", I feel ok when running but pretty tired afterwards. Legs aching the next day. Same as I used to feel after a long ride I suppose (nowadays I don't do any long rides :( )

Thanks for the replies, I had a look at the training plans linked from C210k and came up with:
Mon - shorter run
Tues - Badminton club (I don't want to stop this)
Weds - Rest
Thurs - Longer run
Fri - Cross training (again, with a group from work. Includes core and speed/strength work)
Sat/Sun - DIY (boat can't suffer because of this)

First "training" run starts tomorrow and then this routine kicks in from Monday. hopefully I won't die!

If you can run 3-4miles without problems, slowly increase your run distance by 10-15% a week.
Or run 600 miles in one go, eating only 1 mars bar and your toenails.

/knightlancer

And wearing nothing but a thong in a blizzard.

Where do I sign?

I've been very restrained while this little exchange has been going on, I hope you've noted.

I'm a hypocrite though so don't listen to me. I have a Half Marathon on the 30th that I haven't really been training for. Now I hurt after a big jump in distance when training today...

Which one are you doing? Paddock Wood?

Come and do the Kingston breakfast run!

Not really serious as apart from water and energy drinks being handed out and the pressure that it's a "race" it'll be the same as running round Richmond park...

entries closed.

plus I have a 16 mile out and back route for richmond now so i don't have to do any public transport to get to/from either.

entries closed.

plus I have a 16 mile out and back route for richmond now so i don't have to do any public transport to get to/from either.
What time do you reckon you'll get to Richmond Park?

no idea yet. probably head out before midday though to avoid the bulk of the park idiots

Which one are you doing? Paddock Wood?

No, I'll be doing the Bournemouth Bay half marathon

Today I sent an email to my local(isn) Bloodhound hunt, asking to be one of their quarries.
Fingers crossed, eh.

Side note, operation fell-running fit is beginning.
Aiming to drop 2kgs, loads of core exercises and lower leg strength.

Oh and hill reps of the local tiny incline.

Cheers all for sock recommendations. Will have to grab a few and try them out with my various shoes.

fwiw the injinji's were fine for my strength drills yesterday. ultramarathon running store delivery was next day with standard post too. impressed with their service.

Despite only having run 170km so far this year. I have assended 3000m according to my Garmin (Strava has me on 27m less :( )

Boast post^

tonights run will put me over 500mi for the year so far.