Pops110 Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Just finished my first half marathon, I think I'm nuts. I'm not the fittest character getting round, but I have been training a little for it. The most I had run up till today was 17 kms. Let me tell you, that extra 4 kms hurt. Especially the last hill that went on and on. Any other Perth members complete this today? Or any other members complete a half or full recently? I'm going to go fall over, I hope I wake up. 😜 Cheers Dave. 3
wolster Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Well done, Dave! I am looking forward to next week's HBF Run for a Reason. Nothing like your effort. A mere 12 km but I have raised quite a few hundred dollars for Lifeline.
Steve M Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Any other Perth members complete this today? Or any other members complete a half or full recently? 😜Cheers Dave. I live near Joondalup Dave, does that qualify?? ;-)) No, I am not a runner (but do Iike my racquet sports) ... Steve.
Upfront Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Well done, Dave! I am looking forward to next week's HBF Run for a Reason. Nothing like your effort. A mere 12 km but I have raised quite a few hundred dollars for Lifeline. A worthy cause too mate.
colinm1 Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 think my daughter would have been there she must be as mad as you!! but well done, at my age thinking about it puffs me out
Pops110 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Posted May 19, 2013 Hey Wolster, I'll see you there next weekend, I'm doing the hbf as well. Didn't pull my finger out and raise much money though. Steve I used to be a bit of a squash player a couple of years ago. Are you squash or tennis? Colin there was a pretty big turnout today, it was really good. I'm feeling old and tired at the minute. I can barely move. Cheers Dave.
LogicprObe Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Good on you, Dave. You won't catch me doing it anymore.
captainclive Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 I used to do things like that 1/2, full & ultra, plus play real rugby (union). These days with a stuffed back and knees, plus hip replacement not sure it was the smartest thing to do.
progladyte Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 What about sumo wrestling / acrobatics / stunt bike riding there Clive? They're about as safe as these adrenaline charged junkies can handle nowadays.
Davey Willo Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Well done Dave, I couldn't 'walk' that far never mind run it, very impressed and proud of you man
captainclive Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) What about sumo wrestling / acrobatics / stunt bike riding there Clive?They're about as safe as these adrenaline charged junkies can handle nowadays. I guess you're trying to say it sounds like I'm trying to big note myself. Fair enough. However, I was a fitness junkie and still try to keep in shape. Like a few of my mates we use to overdo it. Run most days of the week and would go into withdrawal symptoms if we missed a run - it is very adictive. Years later when I started to get more injuries I was told about the stresses the body experiences every time the foot hits the ground, especially to the ankles, knees, hips and lower back. The specialist put my injuries down to excessive running.As I said I'm not sure that it was a smart thing to do. I'm not trying to take anything away from Dave - I know what it takes - well done. Edited May 19, 2013 by captainclive
Pops110 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks for the kind words guys, was pretty happy I got through it so just had to share my happiness. Clive, I don't think Progladyte meant any malice, it's a pretty amazing effort competing in ultra marathons. Well done. You must have been a hell of a lot fitter than me and a lot mentally tougher. I was keen to work towards a marathon but I'm not so sure now. If I could give up drinking and lose some more weight, maybe. Cheers Dave.
Super Mustud Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 Well done. Daughter 1 did a half marathon yesterday, and talking to her afterwards was quite enough for me, thank you very much!
Benje Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 I was keen to work towards a marathon but I'm not so sure now. If I could give up drinking and lose some more weight, maybe.Cheers Dave. Dave the training for a marathon is exponentially more difficult than a half-marathon. The giving up on drinking and losing some weight comes naturally from the marathon training - they are not pre-requisites but outcomes. If you are going to do it, make sure you have a buddy or two who are also doing it, you will appreciate having someone to encourage you and share your progress/pain/achievement.
Pops110 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Posted May 20, 2013 Exponentially harder hey, I think sitting on the couch having a glass of red listening to some good tunes sounds a hell of a lot easier. I will definitely try, my mates training for the Sydney marathon so might have to jump onboard with him. Linc, I nearly fell on my face when I went to get out of bed. Man I'm sore, all over. But I feel good I've achieved it. Cheers Dave.
Benje Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Dave Sydney Marathon is late september, isn't it? If so, make sure you can run/train for 4 or 5 days a week through July and August in particular, especially all of August! That is the critical month. Perhaps 75km of equivalent running a week by the end of August. Get through that, and the September 20th or so marathon will be fine. Benje
Pops110 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks for the advice Benje, very much appreciated. Will give it a crack and see if I can make it. Cheers Dave.
Benje Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Dave get a plan, and follow it. If something hurts, fix it. Don't train through an injury. Understand what ice/compression/hydration/nutrition/rest mean. You will learn more over your 3 months of training. To train and succesfully run your first marathon without injury is a big achievement that probably follows a big commitment by yourself over the training period. To actually achieve and/or beat your goal time is an unexpected bonus. 35km in, you won't care what your goal time was. If you are injured, the hard to make but right decision is not to run. Benje
Guest glakey Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Tired after running a half marathon - s#*t, I get tired running the bath....... Edited May 20, 2013 by glakey
progladyte Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 I guess you're trying to say it sounds like I'm trying to big note myself. Fair enough. However, I was a fitness junkie and still try to keep in shape. Like a few of my mates we use to overdo it. Run most days of the week and would go into withdrawal symptoms if we missed a run - it is very adictive. Years later when I started to get more injuries I was told about the stresses the body experiences every time the foot hits the ground, especially to the ankles, knees, hips and lower back. The specialist put my injuries down to excessive running.As I said I'm not sure that it was a smart thing to do. I'm not trying to take anything away from Dave - I know what it takes - well done. Hey Clive, Sorry if my post suggested what you thought. I just happen to be a wanna be prankster and joker that hasn't grown up yet. No malice intended at all there. It was more or less suggesting that if you've buggered your body up so badly playing those sports, some of those other suggestions would do likewise. Kinda tongue in cheek if you will. Cheers, Greg
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