The Great North Run

Post by **biggeordiedave** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:30 am

Ramone wrote:I did it in 1:50 so I didn't quite manage to get my target but I beat last year's time.

Pathetic

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Ramone · Post by **Ramone** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:59 am

fatbastardvegetarian wrote:
Ramone wrote:I did it in 1:50 so I didn't quite manage to get my target but I beat last year's time.
Pathetic .

Shut up you fat cronut, you wouldn't even make it to the Tyne Bridge.

Seagull · Post by **Seagull** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:28 am

Sir Bobby wrote:
I want soutzoukakia smyrneika too wrote:Did it in 1:55. All things considered I'm satisfied with that, something to work to improve on in future too. Looking back I was being naive saying 1:40/1:45.

I actually enjoyed the run a lot more than I thought I would, especially coming out of the Tyne Bridge when the Red Arrows flew past .
Really well done! Takes a better person than me!

You gonna do it next year do you think?

My uncle's been doing it for 7 years now and he hits 1:40. I have no idea how he does it, he's 50 next month and I can't keep up with him for more than 4 miles

Cheers! Not sure to be honest, I might do a 10k next year instead because I honestly find running so boring sometimes but I'd definitely recommend doing it if you're interested.

Well done Ramone!

Ramone · Post by **Ramone** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:17 pm

I want soutzoukakia smyrneika too wrote:
Sir Bobby wrote:
Really well done! Takes a better person than me!

You gonna do it next year do you think?

My uncle's been doing it for 7 years now and he hits 1:40. I have no idea how he does it, he's 50 next month and I can't keep up with him for more than 4 miles
Cheers! Not sure to be honest, I might do a 10k next year instead because I honestly find running so boring sometimes but I'd definitely recommend doing it if you're interested.

Well done Ramone!

Same to you! Yeah, I was a bit bored this year as well but nothing beats that feeling when you cross the finish line

I did a couple of 10ks in preparation this year and they were a lot more fun. The Gateshead one in particular is good but the end is a killer.

Post by **biggeordiedave** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:52 pm

Ramone wrote:
fatbastardvegetarian wrote:
Pathetic .
Shut up you fat cronut, you wouldn't even make it to the Tyne Bridge.

I have a place reserved for next year's GNR

Ramone · Post by **Ramone** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:16 pm

fatbastardvegetarian wrote:
Ramone wrote:
Shut up you fat cronut, you wouldn't even make it to the Tyne Bridge.
I have a place reserved for next year's GNR

Good luck you obese t***.

Post by **biggeordiedave** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:17 pm

Ramone wrote:
fatbastardvegetarian wrote:
I have a place reserved for next year's GNR
Good luck you obese t***.

I'm going to f***ing die.

Ramone · Post by **Ramone** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:21 pm

fatbastardvegetarian wrote:
Ramone wrote:
Good luck you obese t***.

I'm going to f***ing die.

Spoiler

bodacious benny · Post by **bodacious benny** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:05 pm

Bump.

Not the GNR, but I want to get into running and build up to a half marathon.

Has anyone got a link to a decent training programme? There's so many online and they're a bit hit and miss. I go to the gym 5 times a week and have not a bad level of fitness. I'm not a fat cronut either. Did a bit of running last year, but only up to 5 miles.

I'm also after a watch that I can use to time my pace when running outside if anyone has any recommendations.

Ramone · Post by **Ramone** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:50 pm

Bodacious Benny wrote:Bump.

Not the GNR, but I want to get into running and build up to a half marathon.

Has anyone got a link to a decent training programme? There's so many online and they're a bit hit and miss. I go to the gym 5 times a week and have not a bad level of fitness. I'm not a fat cronut either. Did a bit of running last year, but only up to 5 miles.

I'm also after a watch that I can use to time my pace when running outside if anyone has any recommendations.

I didn't follow a training plan when I first did it. Just run the distances your comfortable with (I started doing 3 mile runs and very slowly built it up).

If you can run 10 miles relatively comfortably a couple of weeks before the start of the race you'll be fine.

bodacious benny · Post by **bodacious benny** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:02 pm

Think my trouble will be keeping a set pace running outside.

Micky Quim · Post by **Micky Quim** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:29 am

Download mapmyrun onto your phone

Ramone · Post by **Ramone** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:08 am

Bodacious Benny wrote:Think my trouble will be keeping a set pace running outside.

Again just do what feels comfortable, take it easy with your first few runs and slowly ramp up the pace. You've got plenty of time to prepare so there's no point in rushing things.

Seagull · Post by **Seagull** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:15 pm

I intended to follow this prior to the GNR

http://www.bupa.co.uk/running/training/ ... -marathon/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Didn't stick to it at all really but it seems good. Obviously just start from whatever week is comfortable.

bodacious benny · Post by **bodacious benny** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:36 pm

Did 4 miles after work. Kept it on a comfortable speed of 10 mins per mile to begin with. Could easily have gone on for a couple more miles but don't want to rush it. I'll do that another couple of times and then up the distance a bit.

Micky Quim · Post by **Micky Quim** » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:52 am

Mixing up short fast runs and longer slow runs is the best way to improve your stamina

bodacious benny · Post by **bodacious benny** » Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:41 pm

Micky Quim wrote:Mixing up short fast runs and longer slow runs is the best way to improve your stamina

Yeah, I'll mix in a few quicker ones as I go

beatski · Post by **beatski** » Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:59 pm

HIIT is the best way to improve your stamina

Micky Quim · Post by **Micky Quim** » Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:03 am

Yeah intervals really help. I try to do a 40min session a week, sprinting every other minute

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