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never_mind wrote: »
I am worried about the 18k. I feel like I am aerobically fine to do it but it's more my legs and feet get quite sore. But I am gaining weight although my diet is quiet good.. just from lack of exercise. I need to get down by a stone in a month for a wedding. Eugh.
There is very little calorie difference when you run fast compared to running slow. So if you're concerned about burning calories for losing weight, its much of a muchness - however you will be able to run more regularly if you are running slow because you wont be as fatigued.
6kgs is a decent amount to lose in a month - it wouldn't be an easy task, you're looking at 1.5kgs a week, I don't remember the maths off the top of my head but you'd nearly need to be in a deficit of 1500 calories a day
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jameshayes wrote: »There is very little calorie difference when you run fast compared to running slow. So if you're concerned about burning calories for losing weight, its much of a muchness - however you will be able to run more regularly if you are running slow because you wont be as fatigued.
6kgs is a decent amount to lose in a month - it wouldn't be an easy task, you're looking at 1.5kgs a week, I don't remember the maths off the top of my head but you'd nearly need to be in a deficit of 1500 calories a day? (you'll have to google the exacts, I dont remember correctly and its specific to your current weight/height!)
It's my own fault for overtraining for the marathon. I was running around 40k a week and not doing any core work.. I think this is what has me in this pickle
I'm actually quite sore today so not sure what is going on. Might have to go back to physio. 0 -
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IvoryTower wrote: »tell her no, that youre a professional amateur runner and you cant be wasting your time and energy spinning. let me know how you get on
Didn't go to well and aparently it doesn't count as date night either0 -
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First of all 6m/km is NOT snail's pace - some people can do 4m/km some can do 8m/km - it's your pace and that is what suits you! Secondly are you training for anything and is the 18km part of a plan? You've doe 16km so 18km is not much of a jump - if you're worried about the distance slow down the pace to 6:10-6:30m/km at the start and listen to your body - if comfortable up the pace if not slow it down. The long run is supposed to be done at a nice easy pace.never_mind wrote: »Guys I ran 16k prob around 2 weeks ago. Had to take a week off long runs due to work stuff but did 8k on Tuesday, 6k last night and want to do 18k tonight. I am actually a bit nervous about doing that and going that far... I don't know why. I get panic attacks and anxiety and this is just another thing for me to worry about I suppose! Anyone have any words of wisdom? I will be doing 6m/km I'd say... #snail'space
And if the thoughts of it are daunting then think of it as 90mins - 2 hours of "me" time where you can get away from it all
I find running really helpful from a mental health point of view and I would say 99.9% of everyone does. Remember running is a pastime and should be fun - forget about pace, have your route picked out and enjoy it.
Better yet if you know someone around the same pace as you and is doing that distance run with them - time will fly.0 -
Slow_Runner wrote: »First of all 6m/km is NOT snail's pace - some people can do 4m/km some can do 8m/km - it's your pace and that is what suits you! Secondly are you training for anything and is the 18km part of a plan? You've doe 16km so 18km is not much of a jump - if you're worried about the distance slow down the pace to 6:10-6:30m/km at the start and listen to your body - if comfortable up the pace if not slow it down. The long run is supposed to be done at a nice easy pace.
And if the thoughts of it are daunting then think of it as 90mins - 2 hours of "me" time where you can get away from it all I find running really helpful from a mental health point of view and I would say 99.9% of everyone does. Remember running is a pastime and should be fun - forget about pace, have your route picked out and enjoy it.
Better yet if you know someone around the same pace as you and is doing that distance run with them - time will fly.
Thanks so much!!! This is great advice. I would love to have a running buddy! My OH had promised to get back into having done a few marathons in the past but has since gone and joined a gym and started Yoga... Whatever!! LOL. I am going to take that advice - chill it out and just go with the flow. I am not training for anything in particular but I would love to get up to HM distance once a month or so for fitness purposes. I would love to run a HM race in the next few weeks but not sure about the Dub HM as I haven't heard great reports about the route!0 -
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never_mind wrote: »Eh this is better than the thousands I've spent on therapy. Send me on your postal address and I'll put a cheque in the post! Thanks so much for this. I'm feeling a bit zonked right now but going to get some dinner into me and then chill and get going after it digests!
Getting out the door is the hardest part! After that it's just one foot in front of the other at whatever pace feels comfortable. Go for it
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never_mind wrote: »I did it!! I feel like my legs ar going to fall off but i did it! Thanks for the encouragement all.
Next week... 21km?!?
Yay well done you!!!!!! Super 0 -
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