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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265   
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If you're going to do a set distance such a lap of the reservoir check out Strava which I feel is a great training tool and adds a bit of fun to the whole thing.
Good luck with getting where you wanna be......my only other advice would be the exercise element of training is just that an element of the whole thing....diet and rest being two other major factors. If you're looking good improve speed you may want to consider interval training and not just lap after of the same old thing at the same old pace. |
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14th May 2014 9:45pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231  
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Thanks for the advice caterham,
I'll use the reservoir to get up to fitness, it's only 5 minutes away and beats running down the lanes around here. Once I'm fit again I'll look into other places and I'd be quite interested in some trail events. My diets changed already, unfortunately I got into the habit over the last few years of just picking up the phone and calling the local take out, with working on the house and getting it liveable again time for cooking slowly disappeared, I'm both no means over weight but by no means in shape either. I'll have a look into strava  |
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14th May 2014 9:55pm |
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| Stuarta Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Shrivenham Posts: 38
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I've thoroughly enjoyed a few of Endurancelife's Coastal Trail Series - http://www.endurancelife.com
They normally take place in Autumn, Winter, Summar and being coastal might be a bit of a trek for you but good to make a weekend of it as they are normally in some pretty stunning areas. All the ones I've done have been really well organised events. Will be looking to do a few next year myself. |
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14th May 2014 9:59pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231
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That's exactly what I'm looking to get into really, the website looks for interesting reading.
The idea of making a weekend/long weekend of it is good too, load up the 90 and off to coast for the weekend sounds ideal. Have you any advice to equipment you use? |
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14th May 2014 10:26pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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hi Chris
I can recommend a great book for your first marathon. Marathon Manual by Liz McColgan. I've used it for three marathons and it contains all you need to finish a marathon From your first mile to race day, from novice to advanced runner. I hope you enjoy your running as much as I have over the years. Don't forget to keep us posted on how you get on.
Steve |
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14th May 2014 10:29pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231
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I've just spotted this on the above site, something to go on.
Each solo participant must wear or carry the following mandatory items: - Trail shoes - Base layer - no cotton based material - Waterproof/windproof jacket - Legwear or shorts - no cotton based material - Socks - Rucksack or waist pack (bum bag) - Hydration system (bladder or bottles) - Emergency blanket - Basic first aid kit - inc triangular bandage - Snacks & emergency rations - Mobile phone in waterproof case - Whistle - Hat or form of head cover Every participant is recommended to wear or carry the following items: - Sun cream - Sun glasses - Lubricant - Money for emergencies |
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14th May 2014 10:31pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231
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Thank you for the recommendation, I'll have a look into it. May I ask which marathons you have taken pert in Steve? Any recomendations? |
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14th May 2014 10:34pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2289 
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Hello ChrisJ
If you want a challenge, you have 2 months to get in shape... 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic28408.html I'm in... as an 'enthusiastic walker', quite some way behind the ironmen / ultra marathon runners. The route also passes through my neck of the woods so in that respect it makes the logistics easy. Good luck with your road back to fitness SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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14th May 2014 10:37pm |
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| Stuarta Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Shrivenham Posts: 38
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Chris,
From my experience they don't insist on the kit list items for the 10k events, only the half marathons and beyond. Obviously if you are training alone in the hills then a small pack with the essentials should be carried - phone, jacket, map/compass, etc... The main thing for trail running is getting decent shoes - the difference they make is incredible and the last thing you need to to break an ankle by slipping in a pair of road trainers in the mud - a bit like offroading on road tyres! I use Salomon Speedcross 3 which I recommend for general trail running. You can normally get a good deal on them over the summer as they are often on sale. They are quite soft-soled though so try to keep them for the softer stuff if possible to make them last. Other kit is fairly routine running and hillwalking kit which I've built up over the years. Stuart |
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14th May 2014 10:40pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073
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Chris
I've run the London Marathon twice and Cardiff Marathon once Unfortunately Cardiff is now only a Half Marathon as I think numbers were too small to close the city centre most of the day. With the London marathon it's hard to get a place so I ran for Tenovus cancer research to guarantee My place. You do need to raise a minimum amount for charity places. I'm going to run London again 2015 with my son in law and have asked them again for a place as I've ran for them before. Don't forget to get your running gate checked so you get the right running shoes. It's the most important thing. Second is get good running socks from specialist running shops. These two things will prevent shin splints and blisters that will slow your training down. And don't forget to Vaseline your crutch as chaffing has stopped me running before now 
Steve |
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14th May 2014 10:46pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231
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Wow that looks fantastic, I think it may be a little out of my reach this year but I'll have a read through and see what I think. 100k seems rather daunting But I suppose over two days may be ok. Thanks for the support |
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14th May 2014 11:05pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231
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Shoes seem to have cropped up in a few places I've been researching, makes sense really, go outdoors have an offer on the salomon at the minute £70.00. I may well pop down to the shop in Measham and take a look. |
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14th May 2014 11:10pm |
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| Higgers Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 666 
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Another
for salomon speedcross and salomon in general in fact! |
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15th May 2014 8:05am |
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