Couldn't run the length of myself

[Kayakgirl]

Well I thought I'd post up my progress since I started this thread. This year I decided to enter into two 10k's, first one was in May and the second was on Sunday past. Unfortunately due to a car accident I couldn't run the one in May so after prograstinating for several months I decided to start training again for the October one.
Sunday's event arrived sooner than I expected and to be honest I was reluctant to attend as I was dreading running that hill twice.. anyhow I manned up and ran/walked briefly on it and beat my 5K time and completed it in 1.13. My next goal is to get it under an hour..

[twentyclicks]

Well done for getting back at it. Starting training is the hardest thing when you're out of the habit.

[LandyLiam]

Good on ye, I take it that time is for 10k?     I'm still a long long way from doing my first marathon, managed 3 miles yesterday, and still have my eye on the 8 miler this weekend 

[Kayakgirl]

Yes Liam that was my 10k time.. Thanks Twenty, going to head out running at the weekend once my legs recover lol.

[RedLeader]

Great stuff! I'm seriously considering trying the stairs one of these days. Baby steps!

[Typo-On]

Well Done KG!

Now between you and Cerbera147 (who's been doing a bit, think he ran his first 5k recently) I'm feeling pretty un-athletic so I've just restarted my daily walks lol

[Rich.H]

Well Done KG!

Now between you and Cerbera147 (who's been doing a bit, think he ran his first 5k recently) I'm feeling pretty un-athletic so I've just restarted my daily walks lol

If you want a real feeling of un-athletic/unfitness/general uselessness see if you can head out over the mournes for a weekend with clairebear. The first hour is nice fun sightseeing, second hour becomes a little tiring everything after that stage makes you feel like Sarah Conner trying to chase the terminator. 

[Kayakgirl]

Ha, duly noted..
My shins are still quite tender and it was suggested that I should go running tonight, run/walk for 1/2 hr and I will feel better.. Twenty do you think that is wise?? 

[twentyclicks]

Sorry, not paying attention... honestly, I don't know. Some niggles run out nicely and feel better after, some don't.
My shins only get tender if I poise my feet (lift my toes) as my feet swing through... typically if I'm tired and worrying about tripping on the ground, or just too tense. They tend to find their own way if you just let them hang relaxed. In fact, my 'chi running' book suggests that, apart from the lower abs, everything should be relaxed.

Hope it feels better soon.

[Rusty Madra]

Well done! .... Shin Splits are a bit like a brawl: once they're on it's too late to stop and ease up a bit lol!

The 10% rule seems to work well for alot of people: never increase your mileage or time spent running by more than 10% in any week. Gradually build up.

Most importantly have fun with the runs and enjoy them... Well done again!

[Kayakgirl]

Cheers guys for the advice.. Planning to go running at the weekend.. Only a short one to get me back into the swing of things..