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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Less than 7 weeks to go! Who else is running the Cardiff Half Marathon on 4 October? I've only been training for a couple of months but managed a slow 10 mile run yesterday so I'm very chuffed with that.
I've run the Cardiff Half once before but my knees are sore today. Any tips from more experienced runners or athletes are very welcome. Maybe a fab pint and steak after the run if there are quite a few of us doing it? x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got the Chester metric marathon about the same time, so can't make the Cardiff 
You've managed to run 16km (I break it into km as they're shorter than miles, mentally  )
So that's less than 5km to go 
Which is not very much further. 
Try and up your long runs by 1km at a time now.
And mix up your shorter runs with interval work - sprints, walks and jogs
Remember your rest days, and try swimming as a break from running to rest your joints.
You're nearly there, so keep at it and injury free. And don't forget to taper
BTW what's your target time ?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am doing the Cheltenham Half the week before. Did a 16k run yesterday, but off-road and a bit hilly.
It's only an extra parkrun on top to make it to the Half marathon distance  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hi PR
I will be running it. Make sure you use some Vaseline inside your bra if it's cold to stop chaffing.....seriously sore nipples are a crippler.
See you there |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thanks chaps!! Oooh maybe this post is a good way of finding the hot bods on here hehehe.
Dock of the Bay - top tips ta. Just had to google tapering. I didn't know about that. I have put in a guesstimated time of 2 hours 15 mins but I'd love to do it in less than 2 hours. I ran 2 hours 22 mins a couple of years ago so anything under that would be cool. Did 10 miles in just under 2 hours at the weekend so I don't think under 13.5 miles is achievable for me in less than 2 really. Not enough time to train.
I'm not going to ask as I'm sure everyone who has posted on here can run them in 1.45.
Re the Vaseline - ha! Don't even go there. I have sports bra rub already but between my boobs. Sooooo not the look I want on fab
Anyone else doing it? Xx
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Even though your training and have targets, listen to your body! you don't want an injury before the race. Don't be worried about having a rest day. Just enjoy it though. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Even though your training and have targets, listen to your body! you don't want an injury before the race. Don't be worried about having a rest day. Just enjoy it though."
thanks xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Go to the home page of the event.
There's an evening seminar and training run on Weds 9th September.
They do a lot of these for the Chester half and they're always good
Get used to running in numbers and alongside others of similar ability |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Go to the home page of the event.
There's an evening seminar and training run on Weds 9th September.
They do a lot of these for the Chester half and they're always good
Get used to running in numbers and alongside others of similar ability "
Nice one. Thanks again! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I did my longest run ever yesterday. 14.2 miles at 11.4 mins per mile. Hard work but it was lush and I'm really chuffed.
One lovely Fabber from North Wales has messaged me and is working at the half marathon so won't finish til late. I'm planning to say hi at the finish line though
I still fancy going for Guinness and steak after. All I've had so far is messages offering massages. You're all such a bunch of perverts (hahaha pot calling kettle).
DockoftheBay - good luck in your 10k lovely. I'll message you about tapering X
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Keep up the good work;
You're nearly there.
Enjoy everything about the day and just concentrate on how you will feel crossing that finishing line  "
Thank-you! Xxx |
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By *omplex44Man
over a year ago
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I'll be bring up the rear, my normal tactic is in race motivation. Usually follow a nice rear until I get bored and it is too hard to concentrate on and wait for the next bit of motivation to run past me.
Been doing a few runs prior but this time not too motivated with the training …….. maybe I should start finding a training partner.
2:30's would be a big plus at the rate I'm going.
How many songs have you got loaded? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'll be bring up the rear, my normal tactic is in race motivation. Usually follow a nice rear until I get bored and it is too hard to concentrate on and wait for the next bit of motivation to run past me.
Been doing a few runs prior but this time not too motivated with the training …….. maybe I should start finding a training partner.
2:30's would be a big plus at the rate I'm going.
How many songs have you got loaded?"
I presume you're talking about the half marathon
Otherwise you'd be picked for the Wales squad
Good luck to everyone taking part |
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Gav will be doing this, despite not training for 6 weeks due to injury, just completed the Men's Health challenge today so hopefully he'll be OK next week despite needing another 6 weeks rest, he did 1.39 last time in Swansea half but doesn't expect to do under 2.10 in Cardiff
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Gav will be doing this, despite not training for 6 weeks due to injury, just completed the Men's Health challenge today so hopefully he'll be OK next week despite needing another 6 weeks rest, he did 1.39 last time in Swansea half but doesn't expect to do under 2.10 in Cardiff
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Sounds like he's taking it easy enough
I know how out of condition you can be after missing 6 weeks
Let's hope he doesn't aggravate his injury |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks chaps!! Oooh maybe this post is a good way of finding the hot bods on here hehehe.
Dock of the Bay - top tips ta. Just had to google tapering. I didn't know about that. I have put in a guesstimated time of 2 hours 15 mins but I'd love to do it in less than 2 hours. I ran 2 hours 22 mins a couple of years ago so anything under that would be cool. Did 10 miles in just under 2 hours at the weekend so I don't think under 13.5 miles is achievable for me in less than 2 really. Not enough time to train.
I'm not going to ask as I'm sure everyone who has posted on here can run them in 1.45.
Re the Vaseline - ha! Don't even go there. I have sports bra rub already but between my boobs. Sooooo not the look I want on fab
Anyone else doing it? Xx
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I'm there this year again, good look to all those running- the vasoline over the nipples is a good call the amount of people crossing the finish line with blood coming through their shirts from the nips was concerning!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you're knees are sore I would keep knee movement going on your rests, I normally keep folding my legs on rests, like bend your knees standing to your backside as much as possible, this will keep the joints warmed up and eventually rid of any achey joints you may have.. Has worked for me in the past.. Then the obvious.. A good warm up sesh before you take off.. If these don't work for you, a really good sports massage will rid of any crinks or cracks that need doing and prep your muscles all over.. I normally combine all of the above, so long as full circulation is in flow, the aches will wear off.. Anyone please feel free to correct me if any info is out of place.. As I said before though, combining all of the above works for myself a treat.. I do alot of long distance walking and cycling so find it really helps.. Even maybe try a long walk on rest days also? x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks chaps!! Oooh maybe this post is a good way of finding the hot bods on here hehehe.
Dock of the Bay - top tips ta. Just had to google tapering. I didn't know about that. I have put in a guesstimated time of 2 hours 15 mins but I'd love to do it in less than 2 hours. I ran 2 hours 22 mins a couple of years ago so anything under that would be cool. Did 10 miles in just under 2 hours at the weekend so I don't think under 13.5 miles is achievable for me in less than 2 really. Not enough time to train.
I'm not going to ask as I'm sure everyone who has posted on here can run them in 1.45.
Re the Vaseline - ha! Don't even go there. I have sports bra rub already but between my boobs. Sooooo not the look I want on fab
Anyone else doing it? Xx
I'm there this year again, good look to all those running- the vasoline over the nipples is a good call the amount of people crossing the finish line with blood coming through their shirts from the nips was concerning! "
Sudocreme is a far better cream to apply.
Be careful of the "type" of running top you wear. Get one with as close a weave as possible, almost silky, to reduce friction.
Avoid karrimor etc. As they can chafe |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Good luck everyone too!
I have 2 hours 50 mins of choooooons loaded. There's hanging around at the start line. I think I'll finish between 210 - 230. I really under 2 hr 22 which was my time last time. Well done on 1'39 gav!
Doc of the bay - you have been a little star with your training tips. Thanks. Looking forward to the carb loading x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"To build up your knee strength do cycling too. I'm on the cardiff half too. But I do alot of distance cycling and only run once a week "
Running only once a week isn't enough.
You're exercising a completely different muscle set with cycling.
Although good for stamina.
You need to get your legs used to the motoon and impact of running.
Ideally you should be running 1.5 -2 times your target distance ie 30-40 km for a half marathon |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"To build up your knee strength do cycling too. I'm on the cardiff half too. But I do alot of distance cycling and only run once a week
Running only once a week isn't enough.
You're exercising a completely different muscle set with cycling.
Although good for stamina.
You need to get your legs used to the motoon and impact of running.
Ideally you should be running 1.5 -2 times your target distance ie 30-40 km for a half marathon "
I don't know about this. A half marathon isn't that far is you're reasonably fit and if you just want to complete it and not aim for a particular time. You couldn't knock out a marathon without some serious training, but a half is ok.
Having fun and enjoying the day is the main thing I reckon xx |
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By *omplex44Man
over a year ago
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"Good luck everyone too!
I have 2 hours 50 mins of choooooons loaded. There's hanging around at the start line. I think I'll finish between 210 - 230. I really under 2 hr 22 which was my time last time. Well done on 1'39 gav!
Doc of the bay - you have been a little star with your training tips. Thanks. Looking forward to the carb loading x"
If that is Chocolate then I don't mind having the extra 28mins you have …. nice day to have a picnic along the course :p |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Well done to everyone to have got this far and ready for tomorrow,
if you're 1/2 virgins or seasoned runners
Just go for a little jog today, make sure everything's in working order.
Pack your race day kit tonight, not forgetting your safety pins and numbers.
Have a good night's sleep and it'll all be over in a couple of hours |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can someone explain to me why people run???
Are you running to something or running away from something. ...I've run to catch a bus rather than miss it...and I've run away from some nasty people...but why do people run for nothing? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Not sure why my reply deleted???
As I said. People run for the same reason as they do anything else... Because they enjoy it.
For me I enjoy the challenge. It's my ME time and my mental destressor.
The changes its made to my body are just a bonus.
Lou X |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Running is actually enjoyable, believe it or not
And it can be a very sociable past time too, just go and see how many go to a park run on a Saturday morning.
There's a huge camaraderie about it all.
I'm fit, healthy, mentally alert after a run, at peace when I am running |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Running is actually enjoyable, believe it or not
And it can be a very sociable past time too, just go and see how many go to a park run on a Saturday morning.
There's a huge camaraderie about it all.
I'm fit, healthy, mentally alert after a run, at peace when I am running "
I think that you have to admit that long term it puts pressure on your heart and joints and in old age you would suffer for you vice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Running is actually enjoyable, believe it or not
And it can be a very sociable past time too, just go and see how many go to a park run on a Saturday morning.
There's a huge camaraderie about it all.
I'm fit, healthy, mentally alert after a run, at peace when I am running
I think that you have to admit that long term it puts pressure on your heart and joints and in old age you would suffer for you vice"
Quite the contrary. It strengthens your muscles, and bones and joints, and keeps my ticker in good shape too
You should see the number of older runners out and about, and I know one 75 year old who's faster than me and a standing heart rate of 52 bpm
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Running is actually enjoyable, believe it or not
And it can be a very sociable past time too, just go and see how many go to a park run on a Saturday morning.
There's a huge camaraderie about it all.
I'm fit, healthy, mentally alert after a run, at peace when I am running
I think that you have to admit that long term it puts pressure on your heart and joints and in old age you would suffer for you vice
Quite the contrary. It strengthens your muscles, and bones and joints, and keeps my ticker in good shape too
You should see the number of older runners out and about, and I know one 75 year old who's faster than me and a standing heart rate of 52 bpm
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Yes I've seen on tv people drop dead whilst running |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Running is actually enjoyable, believe it or not
And it can be a very sociable past time too, just go and see how many go to a park run on a Saturday morning.
There's a huge camaraderie about it all.
I'm fit, healthy, mentally alert after a run, at peace when I am running
I think that you have to admit that long term it puts pressure on your heart and joints and in old age you would suffer for you vice
Quite the contrary. It strengthens your muscles, and bones and joints, and keeps my ticker in good shape too
You should see the number of older runners out and about, and I know one 75 year old who's faster than me and a standing heart rate of 52 bpm
Yes I've seen on tv people drop dead whilst running"
Typical non runners response... It's that classic case of if you need to ask you'll never understand.
Lou X |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Running is actually enjoyable, believe it or not
And it can be a very sociable past time too, just go and see how many go to a park run on a Saturday morning.
There's a huge camaraderie about it all.
I'm fit, healthy, mentally alert after a run, at peace when I am running
I think that you have to admit that long term it puts pressure on your heart and joints and in old age you would suffer for you vice
Quite the contrary. It strengthens your muscles, and bones and joints, and keeps my ticker in good shape too
You should see the number of older runners out and about, and I know one 75 year old who's faster than me and a standing heart rate of 52 bpm
Yes I've seen on tv people drop dead whilst running
Typical non runners response... It's that classic case of if you need to ask you'll never understand.
Lou X "
Totally
Maybe they'd understand if they gave up smoking and gave it a go themselves
I'm sure they'd reap the benefits |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I had a PB! If I can shave off another 11 minutes next time I'll be sub 2 hours. Bloody brilliantly morning. Massive adrenaline rush. Got sloshed on two glasses of prosecco in the pub after and went for a Chinese and a pint with two other running friends. We were all hammered on so little alcohol!
Anyway.... Enough running chat here. Cheers again for your tips DockOfTheBay! And I had a very sweaty cwtch with one other Fabber at the finish line! Hahaha.... I looked like shite. Poor guy. That was wicked though! X |
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I managed a very pleasing 1.46.01 considering the lack of training and still injured going into the race am chuffed, not feeling so good tonight the injuries have really flared up again, probably worse than before, oh well better lie down |
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