Couperwife Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 has anyone downloaded any Runners World Playlists for their mp3 player? i got an email from Runners World, and it advertised a playlist for a marathon or long run on it, and i was wondering whether they were any good? edited to add long run playlist there are different ones, and you can get them from amazon too linky for rocky playlist im quite tempted, cos I can never get the beat right cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 I've just had a dekko at it on Amazon. The price isn't bad but I'm not sure I'd want to listen to the same tracks over and over again. I've got nearly 1,000 tracks on my MP3 player so I always get something different each time I go out. I've got a ridiculous mix of music on it . When I do a race I pick out the rocky tracks I love and put them in a folder so I can listen to just those tracks. (The beat doesn't bother me but I do love it when a track comes on that does match .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 got out without my canine companions today, 4 and a bit miles in just under 50 mins. Happy enough, got loads of time Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 i went out with my friend today "hey - lets run to saltburn" she says OK, I agree 1hour 44 mins and 8 miles later (after falling over her 2 dogs and running back tons of times to retrieve the mad mutts from some s"Ooops, word censored!"e/puddle/the sea) im totally knackered but feeling dead proud of myself cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Well done . This Omlet Running Diary is really keeping me motivated . I feel like I can't get out of doing a run because you'll all know . 2.8 miles in 30 mins Just off to my step class now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 oooh, step ive not done a step class for years i think im going to visit the gym and see what their timetable is, and get on some classes ta for that and well done for the run / time - impressive - ive never managed to do a 5k in less than about 30 mins (ok, 35 ), so thats my aim cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 5.7km in 29 minutes on a treadmill, 3% gradient, I try to maintain 11.5 -13.0 km per hour. My legs/knees aren't too keen on road running any longer (too old !!) A couple of decent tempo songs that don't make the usual running playlists Shane MacGowan - Church of the Holy Spook Raveonettes - Heartbreak Stroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 my goodness you are all fit Id love to be able to run, but had my first hydro therapy session yesterday and feel like Ive done at least 20 miles, does that count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 It definitely counts Tiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Slow run with my usual crew However added value of my wood pecker moment and lots of other birds calling for mates. Truly lovely jog about even if extremely slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 just done 5 miles in the woods the time on my watch said 1 hour 25 mins , but I forgot to stop it when I got back to the car, and we also spent ages trying to catch a (we think abandoned) dog so, in truth, i have no idea how long it took us but it was nice - i enjoyed it cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 That's the main thing, enjoying it . I was all ecstatic, having done what I thought was 10k (6.2m) in 55 mins but I've put it into Map My Run and it was 5.3m . Didn't have the GPS on though so I'll do it again to double check (I used to use that route as training for 10k ). Should've known really, that was the kind of time I was doing 10 years ago . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Well done both of you. I have my test tomorrow when I go out with my superfit friends & no dogs So embarrassing when they have to wait at every corner for me. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Good luck . OH did 24 miles today, knocks my 5 into the shade . I've got a session with a trainer at the gym next Saturday . I really need to do something about my tummy - classes and running just aren't doing anything . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I really need to do something about my tummy - classes and running just aren't doing anything . I feel your pain. My marathon did nothing to reduce my tummy Going now though with diet and EA Sports on Wii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well I am back from skiing and I don't think that it can have counted as training on account of all the eating and drinking that I did! I will go for a run tomorrow but am slightly worried about my knee. I went over a few times on the piste (I am just about the worst skier in the world!) and every so often my left knee spasms. Pleased that everyone has been so motivated - that will be my inspiration in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Glad you had a good time . Hope the knee holds up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Managed to crawl out of bed for a 1.9 mile, 18 min run . Got a really sore back though, caused I think by building flat pack furniture and weeding (too much kneeling and bending) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Managed to crawl out of bed for a 1.9 mile, 18 min run . Got a really sore back though, caused I think by building flat pack furniture and weeding (too much kneeling and bending) . I hope you are ok! Building an Ikea chest of drawers at the beginning of January was the reason I could barely walk; could not sleep and could certainly not run for about three weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Got a really sore back though, caused I think by building flat pack furniture and weeding (too much kneeling and bending) . Hope you are OK. My back was agony in the early days of training for a while. It hurt even when I breathed. I was told that I needed to build up my core strength. I ran through it but it was really sort if I stopped and started again. Fingers crossed it improves for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 3.85 miles in 41 minutes. The knee held up. I found this site http://www.runfinder.co.uk/ which I used to work out distance. I had thought that the route that I did was about 4 miles so I was a little on the optimistic side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 4 miles in 42 minutes. It's not pretty though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 That's very good, I did 2 miles in 23 mins so didn't quite catch you up . Step class afterwards. Any thoughts on running first thing before having any breakfast? Good/bad thing? Doesn't matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 That's very good, I did 2 miles in 23 mins so didn't quite catch you up . Step class afterwards. Any thoughts on running first thing before having any breakfast? Good/bad thing? Doesn't matter? The last time that I tried to do some running was back in 2006. Then I would do two to three miles first thing in the morning before breakfast. That wasn't too bad but I think that any more than that may be difficult without fuel on board. Someone else may have more idea though. I am off for my MRI scan on my back shortly so I hope that that doesn't come up with any bad news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 3 miles yesterday and I shall be out doing the same run tomorrow. I was in a rush yesterday as I had ameeting to get too, and amazed myself by coming in in 25 mins (usually a steady 10 minute miler). This evening I am off to eat pizza with friends instead!! It is very chilly out there though - not time to put away the thermals just yet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
