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Advice for 8km under 30min training

  • 23-05-2014 1:25pm
    #1
    DublinArnie
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    Hey! I'm a recreational runner but have been timing myself a lot now days and trying to reach certain goals.

    I want to run 8km in 30min or under, I know this is difficult, but I think it's possible. Went running this morning, got 37min for 8km on a trail in Phoenix Park. Compared to 8km a few weeks ago, which I got 39min, I think it's a good improvement. Planning to continue running this trail and try to get better times 2-3 times a week. I do a lot of martial arts also.

    Just want to know if there's anything else I should take into account? I've noticed that during the late stages of my runs my feet hurt a lot but I keep going. I think this is because of my shoes ... will get proper running shoes soon!

    I'm also 16, any negative long terms affects I should be cautious about?


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  • #2
    drquirky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭drquirky


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    Hey! I'm a recreational runner but have been timing myself a lot now days and trying to reach certain goals.

    I want to run 8km in 30min or under, I know this is difficult, but I think it's possible. Went running this morning, got 37min for 8km on a trail in Phoenix Park. Compared to 8km a few weeks ago, which I got 39min, I think it's a good improvement. Planning to continue running this trail and try to get better times 2-3 times a week. I do a lot of martial arts also.

    Just want to know if there's anything else I should take into account? I've noticed that during the late stages of my runs my feet hurt a lot but I keep going. I think this is because of my shoes ... will get proper running shoes soon!

    I'm also 16, any negative long terms affects I should be cautious about?

    I could launch into a whole description of different kinds of training but you're 16, you wanna get faster and you seem to enjoy running, why not join a club?

    A lad your age will come on in huge leaps with a decent coach/ others to push them

    Good luck


  • #3
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    drquirky wrote: »
    I could launch into a whole description of different kinds of training but you're 16, you wanna get faster and you seem to enjoy running, why not join a club?

    A lad your age will come on in huge leaps with a decent coach/ others to push them

    Good luck

    Don't know many clubs around the area that dedicate to running ... care to point me towards the right direction? Thanks :)


  • #4
    drquirky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭drquirky


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    Don't know many clubs around the area that dedicate to running ... care to point me
    towards the right direction? Thanks :)

    Loads. Close to the park Donore Harriers, MSB Tallaght AC and Bros Pearse are out Tallaght/ Knockloyn way , Crusaders in Irishtown and Raheny would all be good choices, really depends on what's convenient to you!

    Most clubs are really welcoming of 16 yr olds who show interest in running- if any of those suit you location wise I can point you towards someone on boards who is in that club and could help w/ intros etc


  • #5
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    drquirky wrote: »
    Loads. Close to the park Donore Harriers, MSB Tallaght AC and Bros Pearse are out Tallaght/ Knockloyn way , Crusaders in Irishtown and Raheny would all be good choices, really depends on what's convenient to you!

    Most clubs are really welcoming of 16 yr olds who show interest in running- if any of those suit you location wise I can point you towards someone on boards who is in that club and could help w/ intros etc

    I live in City Centre and don't really fancy travelling ... but thanks for the suggestions, I'm sure I'll find one suitable location wise. :)


  • #6
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,858 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    I live in City Centre and don't really fancy travelling ... but thanks for the suggestions, I'm sure I'll find one suitable location wise. :)


    If your wiling to travel to the Phoenix Park from city centre, then Donore are within distance and Crusaders in Ringsend are city!


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