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Brainwrong

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Right, I think it was about a year ago I, or someone else, posted up about running.

Update; I've finally bought myself a pair of running shoes...

Had a deek for the old thread but couldn't find owt.

So, has anyone got any recommendations re apps, something with a training plan, gps tracking etc.?

Anyone got any general advice? A pal of mine that runs said avoid hard surfaces completely. That'll be hard in Leith! (until I get to the Links or whatever). Might have to run circles round Largo place park, Victoria park might be good.

Any recommendations for routes around Leith?

Cheers.
 
Runkeeper is a good gps app. It's what I use for running/cycling and it plays your music too.
 
Brainwrong said:
Right, I think it was about a year ago I, or someone else, posted up about running.

Update; I've finally bought myself a pair of running shoes...

Had a deek for the old thread but couldn't find owt.

So, has anyone got any recommendations re apps, something with a training plan, gps tracking etc.?

Anyone got any general advice? A pal of mine that runs said avoid hard surfaces completely. That'll be hard in Leith! (until I get to the Links or whatever). Might have to run circles round Largo place park, Victoria park might be good.

Any recommendations for routes around Leith?

Cheers.
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Started running last year, got quite into it but kept pulling muscles ( calf in particular) discovered that my severe lack of flexibility was resulting in the strains, so I've stopped for a while until i can touch my toes!

Runkeeper is the best app imo, especially the apple version instead of android.

As for runs about Leith, apart from the links ( good starter imo, a couple times round to begin) the water of Leith is a terrific place to run.I've been given a lift up to Balerno a couple of times and ran it's length to the ship, pretty much exactly half marathon distance and very peaceful.The railway line that goes thru Trinity upto to crewe toll is also good, as is the prom at porty or the beach, but I'd mibbe leave that until you build up some stamina.

Fartlek/interval running is also a good way of building up stamina.
 
I run nearly every day. Strangely i prefer the tradmill at the gym as i dont have to bother with traffic or roads and can just run my miles in peace. Run around 5 miles or more.
 
I have a 'running streak' going of consecutive days. Come the end of January I'll have run every single day for fifteen years. While I'm not suggesting that as a great idea (!) I'll just try to offer you a pointer or two.

Modern technology is great for running and if it motivates you then all's good. All you really need to begin with though is a five quid stopwatch to help measure how far you're running. I find a diary to be a motivator and use this online one nowadays: LogYourRun.com - Online running log and marathon training programs It has a feature on there where you can measure your routes and log them for future use.

I get the point regarding hard surfaces but to try to avoid them altogether is in my humble opinion not necessary. Get out in the parks wherever you can but don't become fixated on that. I like to run in local woodlands which have a nice giving surface to run on but consider your environment and run where to like to, again, it's a motivator and if you enjoy where you do your exercise you're more likely to persevere. If you have adequate running shoes they will give you the protection you require whatever surface you run on.

A few tips:

Start and end your runs steadily (warm up and warm down). Try a little stroll around after you've run to avoid stiff legs.

Do a few stretches prior if you can

Build up your mileage very gradually

Try to relax while you're running, don't run 'tense'. Stand up and keep your arms loose.

When you get to the stage of becoming more advanced take to the hills - they work wonders for building strength and speed.

There are many training plans for different distances, online. I use the following site: Hal Higdon Training Programs

My underlying plan is always to avoid injury which can take weeks or months of training from you. Some of the above will help you achieve that.

Any questions, give me a shout.
 
Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running, died of a heart attack while jogging. He was fifty-two. Among the manifest attributes of God, let us not not forget his sense of humor.

- PJ O'Rourke

;)
 
HenryLB said:
Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running, died of a heart attack while jogging. He was fifty-two. Among the manifest attributes of God, let us not not forget his sense of humor.

- PJ O'Rourke

;)
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I read somewhere that Fixx's father and grandfather also died young from heart attacks, so in all probability he suffered from a hereditary condition and had actually extended his life by a few years with his running!
 
SKII said:
Map My Run is a free app that is good for mapping runs/walks :thumbgrin
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It does work well, J. The running diary link I posted earlier also has a 'routes' part that works just the same way by mapping your route on an online map with your cursor.

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HenryLB said:
Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running, died of a heart attack while jogging. He was fifty-two. Among the manifest attributes of God, let us not not forget his sense of humor.

- PJ O'Rourke

;)
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The old chestnut. We'll maybe forget about the multitudes that popped off a tad early through inactivity. :wink:
 
So, not immensely impressed but, I did my first run tonight. 1.28 miles in 12 minutes with 2 x 30 second breaks. The breaks were due to muscle fatigue rather than being puffed out.

I realised tonight how pish running is when you're unfit. Looking forward to being fit.

Running down the old railway cycle path, back up Victoria park and along Ferry Road, mostly tarmac, felt fine in my comfy new trainers.

My aim is to get my mile time right down then go for a 5k.

Thanks for all the advice :)
 
Brainwrong said:
So, not immensely impressed but, I did my first run tonight. 1.28 miles in 12 minutes with 2 x 30 second breaks. The breaks were due to muscle fatigue rather than being puffed out.

I realised tonight how pish running is when you're unfit. Looking forward to being fit.

Running down the old railway cycle path, back up Victoria park and along Ferry Road, mostly tarmac, felt fine in my comfy new trainers.

My aim is to get my mile time right down then go for a 5k.

Thanks for all the advice :)
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Don't worry about your mile time, bud. Rather, get into the habit of running at a pace you can sustain without having to stop and take breaks - then gradually extend the distance every other run now and again. Much better discipline to get into. Good luck.
 
Stu said:
Don't worry about your mile time, bud. Rather, get into the habit of running at a pace you can sustain without having to stop and take breaks - then gradually extend the distance every other run now and again. Much better discipline to get into. Good luck.
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Cheers, man. I'll bear that in mind. Sort my pace :)
 
Brainwrong said:
So, not immensely impressed but, I did my first run tonight. 1.28 miles in 12 minutes with 2 x 30 second breaks. The breaks were due to muscle fatigue rather than being puffed out.

I realised tonight how pish running is when you're unfit. Looking forward to being fit.

Running down the old railway cycle path, back up Victoria park and along Ferry Road, mostly tarmac, felt fine in my comfy new trainers.

My aim is to get my mile time right down then go for a 5k.

Thanks for all the advice :)
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Well done.

I would advise just to get into the habit of going for runs regularly and like you've been advised don't worry so much about the time until you can run no bother for at least 30 minutes. Build up the time slowly as well.

Ferry Road sounds an awffy busy road to run along though. I always tried to stick to the old railway lines or right down at the shore from Newhaven to Crammond (obviously once you are running a bit further) - used to see Chris Hogg running that route as well sometimes.

Have you given up the fags yet? That will be the biggest help if you haven't.
 
vasco de gama said:
Well done.

I would advise just to get into the habit of going for runs regularly and like you've been advised don't worry so much about the time until you can run no bother for at least 30 minutes. Build up the time slowly as well.

Ferry Road sounds an awffy busy road to run along though. I always tried to stick to the old railway lines or right down at the shore from Newhaven to Crammond (obviously once you are running a bit further) - used to see Chris Hogg running that route as well sometimes.

Have you given up the fags yet? That will be the biggest help if you haven't.
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Cheers, man. Yep, gave up the fags. Hence why I struggled from a muscular perspective rather than a cardio / breathing aspect.

Feckin sair thighs the day!
 
The Edinburgh cycle path network is ideal for running, if it was slightly more accessible for me I reckon I'd run it every day. Sometimes do Roseburn to Ocean Terminal and back, though there are plenty other routes you can do. Saves having to keep an eye out for traffic and pedestrians. Edinburgh CycleStreets: UK-wide Cycle Journey Planner and Photomap

I'd recommend running to music especially when you start doing longer distances as it breaks the monotony and can motivate you! (Training montage theme from Rocky IV, for instance :wink:). Worth investing in a decent set of sports headphones too - Sennheiser or such like.

Once you've built up your stamina a bit I'd really recommend trying the Edinburgh Parkrun. It's a free-to-enter, timed 5k run along Cramond Promenade at 9:30am every Saturday morning. Folk of all abilities do it with times ranging from 14 minutes to 40 minutes+. http://www.parkrun.org.uk/edinburgh/
 
Brainwrong said:
So, not immensely impressed but, I did my first run tonight. 1.28 miles in 12 minutes with 2 x 30 second breaks. The breaks were due to muscle fatigue rather than being puffed out.

I realised tonight how pish running is when you're unfit. Looking forward to being fit.

Running down the old railway cycle path, back up Victoria park and along Ferry Road, mostly tarmac, felt fine in my comfy new trainers.

My aim is to get my mile time right down then go for a 5k.

Thanks for all the advice :)
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That time is actually pretty good I think.The trick is doing it over longer distances :bbb:

I run between 9:00/9:30 minute miles, not the fastest, but I can churn out the miles at that pace. 2 hour half marathon pace. I think one of the things about running to begin with is losing your ego.There will certainly be occasions when older folk zip past you at a pace you're not capable of (Stu grandpa :wink: ) but as you keep running you'll start to pass folk too...initially I kinda found this embarrassing too. But you just have to ignore that and keep to the pace you're happy with.

It's shame you're getting into it as winter starts, I loved getting up early this summer and going running, found it very peaceful.The other thing that would help is running up Arthurs Seat.Man, it's a killer to begin with but the rewards are nearly instant when running on the flat.The added bonus of the view is also good.
 
Hibee Kev said:
The Edinburgh cycle path network is ideal for running, if it was slightly more accessible for me I reckon I'd run it every day. Sometimes do Roseburn to Ocean Terminal and back, though there are plenty other routes you can do. Saves having to keep an eye out for traffic and pedestrians. Edinburgh CycleStreets: UK-wide Cycle Journey Planner and Photomap

I'd recommend running to music especially when you start doing longer distances as it breaks the monotony and can motivate you! (Training montage theme from Rocky IV, for instance :wink:). Worth investing in a decent set of sports headphones too - Sennheiser or such like.

Once you've built up your stamina a bit I'd really recommend trying the Edinburgh Parkrun. It's a free-to-enter, timed 5k run along Cramond Promenade at 9:30am every Saturday morning. Folk of all abilities do it with times ranging from 14 minutes to 40 minutes+. http://www.parkrun.org.uk/edinburgh/
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Yep, the cycle paths are great. I mind when the'd just tarmac'd them when I was wee, dad used to take us walking / biking along them loads.

That 5k was recommended to me recent after my son did a fun run (two weeks ago) in 18 minutes! He's 10 and wee. Hence my attempting to sort my fitness out so we can run together. Doubt I'll ever be as fast at that wee scallywag though!
 
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