Hello, I'm trying to train for the half marathon in May but so far have only ran up to 3 miles at one time. I'm hoping to gradually increase the distance. Would like to hear from other budding athletes and find out how they plan to train. Regards, Rosa.

doing 10k runs and have signed up for the lord mayors 10k and the rother valley 10k as extra training :loopy: how many times a week do u run ? good luck and if u want to train with a few people give me a shout always out on sundays

10 ks are a good way of building up distance, you dont really need to run 13 miles before hand as long as your happy with 8-10 miles (and not getting sub 2 hours) you should be ok on the day! I'll see you there!!!

I'm doing the half marathon (for the third time) but am having a disasterous run of ill health at the mo (now in my third week without being able to run).

However, I'm not giving up as there's still enough time to get ready.

I shall ensure that at least a fortnight before the run itself I'll

a) go on a ten mile plus run; and

b) run the course itself on my own. This way I'll be familiar with the route, know exactly what lies ahead and have an idea as to what time I expect to do the run in.

I've stated that I hope to get round in 1 hour 50 minutes (yes, slower and then some than in 1997 and 1987) but with the way my health is at the moment, I might alter that time to 'get back by Christmas!'

GOOD LUCK TO ALL RUNNERS.

:huh: I wonder if I could do it. I use to run a little before I got sick. Might get people to sponser me if I do it :D give the money to a good cause.

I'm doing the half marathon (for the third time) but am having a disasterous run of ill health at the mo (now in my third week without being able to run).

However, I'm not giving up as there's still enough time to get ready.

I shall ensure that at least a fortnight before the run itself I'll

a) go on a ten mile plus run; and

b) run the course itself on my own. This way I'll be familiar with the route, know exactly what lies ahead and have an idea as to what time I expect to do the run in.

I've stated that I hope to get round in 1 hour 50 minutes (yes, slower and then some than in 1997 and 1987) but with the way my health is at the moment, I might alter that time to 'get back by Christmas!'

GOOD LUCK TO ALL RUNNERS.

yeh know what its like to be injured I was out with a dodgy knee for best part of 6 months due basically to overdoing it.

think you have to be very carefull particularly with tarmac running.

Luckily I was still able to cycle or i think i would have gone mad.

I have recently been able to start running again and the pain seems to have gone and touch wood my knees feel quite strong.

I think it is much better to cross train than just run particularly when training on tarmac (probably best to train on grass ect)

I train down attercliffe as well as in the peaks which to be honest i prefer im a bit of a hill junkie.

trying to beat the 1 40 i did last year but am a bit slower than this time last year.

There is just something about the buz you get after a long run.

Hope you are better soon anyway.

I'm running the London marathon 3 weeks before and then legs willing i'll be doing the Sheffield half.
I did it last year and the finish is a nightmare.Just when you turn to run into the stadium you find out that there is another 800 metres to run.You run around the back of the stand and then run around the seating before finally reaching the track and the finish.After 13 miles and thinking you have finished it's a real body blow.

I'm running the London marathon 3 weeks before and then legs willing i'll be doing the Sheffield half.
I did it last year and the finish is a nightmare.Just when you turn to run into the stadium you find out that there is another 800 metres to run.You run around the back of the stand and then run around the seating before finally reaching the track and the finish.After 13 miles and thinking you have finished it's a real body blow.

yeh you are right it does appear you are closer to the end than you are but as i have done it once I will be prepared for that what to me is a bigger problem is the lack of drink stations towards the end

I'm doing the half marathon...

b) run the course itself on my own. This way I'll be familiar with the route, know exactly what lies ahead and have an idea as to what time I expect to do the run in.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL RUNNERS.

Have you any details yet about the route?
Thanks.

Have you any details yet about the route?
Thanks.

http://www.sheffieldmarathon.com/route.htm

got my race pack today so :help: no going back !!!!! not been running for a few days got cold but trying to get out on sunday see you all at the start

http://www.sheffieldmarathon.com/route.htm

Thanks Fudbeer, just got the race pack in the post too! Gonna have to have a look over the route though and try to increase my distances.Currently doing 4.5 to 8.5 miles every 2 or 3 days.

Good luck with training everyone




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did my (very) hilly 12 miler yesterday in fastest time this year 1 55

was one of those runs where you just feel strong and want to run fast,the sun shone and it was great.

Hows everyone elses training getting on?

btw out of intreast the fastest i did that route last year was about 1 50 and i did the half in 1.40 which i think is due to the flatish course more than anything

did my (very) hilly 12 miler yesterday in fastest time this year 1 55......


That's the trouble with round here, too many damn hills. Although I reckon if you're doing your 12 miler over hills, that should be good preparation for a flatter course.

That's the trouble with round here, too many damn hills.

Yeh I know but I have to confess I do love em :) infact I think the course should be more hilly after all sheffield is famous for its hills

Yeh I know but I have to confess I do love em :) infact I think the course should be more hilly after all sheffield is famous for its hills

jenkin would sort the men from the boys :gag:

jenkin would sort the men from the boys :gag:

Not to mention Bellhouse Road from the wood bottom.:thumbsup:

up jenkin round and then up bellhouse what a marathon that would make

now u talking lol :) lets see how many of the hills on the sheffields steepest streets thread we can include :)

how we all doing planning another 12 miler tomorrow

doing the lord mayors 10 on sunday then geting down to some real hard work

My 'training' is virtually non-existent at the moment - but I'm not pulling out as like everyone else, my race number and tag came last week.

I started the year with that 'flu bug, so that laid me low for two to three weeks. Then after a nice 6.25 miler my right foot flared up to the point where I couldn't even walk on it. That cleared after another fortnight (!) and then, as now, I've still got this horrible chest infection (which is also making me feeling incredibly tired).

The plan remains: start running regular 4 and 6 mile blocks; do a ten mile run a fortnight before the Big Day; run the course itself, in full, alone, a week before the race.

Whether I'm fit enough to do any of the above at the moment remains to be seen.

Suffice to say, that every runner I see out and about makes me not-a-happy-chappy.

Re-occurring chest infections, colds etc are classic signs of over training. Just remember your rest days are as important as your training days. Your body's immune system has to recover from strenuous exercise. Eat well, keep hydrated -that doesn't mean just drinking water- use an isotonic drink to give you energy & to balance out your blood sugar levels.Try and break your training pattern down, don't 'go for it' every time you hit the road. If you are not sure about what supplements to use call in to Get Physical on Ecclesall Rd.We are personal trainers & sports nutritionalists. We are happy to give FREE advise. Good luck to all of you!

Managed to visit Graves Park this afternoon, in preparation for this Easter Sunday's 10k race. The info' says 2 laps around the park. The paths are about 4 people wide in some parts down to 2 wide. Some are smooth while others are uneven. The open space of the top football fields has a left to right breeze, not good while it's raining but pretty cool and otherwise refreshing. About 1/2 of the route is pretty flat whilst the rest is a mix of long gradual up/down slopes, especially towards the finish at the pavillion, with about a final 100 yard uphill slope.

Managed to knock off a steady 3 laps doing different paths, as the course is as yet unmarked, so it was pretty much guess work around the perimiter.The parking access seems pretty minimal and Morrisons car-park is advised.

See ya' Sunday if you're there, I'm no. 411, the old git near the back going slow. Not done a run for around twenty years! :)

good luck with the run on sunday hope u do good and the weather is on your side not going myself as i did the lord mayors 10k in don vally next one the rother valley 10k and then the half marathon

yeh good luck mate

classic overdoing it last week did 3-12 milers all be it at slow pace but still to much to soon hence now got mild itbs so laying off for a few days.

you really do need to respect your knees or chances are you will get injured.

Managed my first run in ages today, a pleasant 3 miler.

As you might know, I've suffered from both physical injury and more than my share of illness so am, in effect, miles behind where I should be in my training for the half.

But there's time yet, even if I don't get up to a ten or twelve miler beforehand.

(Having said that, the Blades' promotion is to some extent another reason for my lack of training - I've spent the entire weekend celebrating!)

had a good run today nine miles in 1hour 29min three times around rother valley legs ach but feel fine .Got slower on the last lap around but not complaining to say that four monthes ago got a sweat on walking to the fridge for another bear :hihi:how is every one else going and what times are you hopeing to get ?

I need to get up from 6 miles to 10 in the next month or so before the half marathon.. time's against me at the moment. :(

Extended today's run to 11 1/2 miles, mainly flat. Struggled very slowly but pleased when finished, 2 hours and 12 minutes. Longest I've done for a long long time. Guess I need to work on speed now as stamina is fine.

How's everyone else managing?

Extended today's run to 11 1/2 miles, mainly flat. Struggled very slowly but pleased when finished, 2 hours and 12 minutes. Longest I've done for a long long time. Guess I need to work on speed now as stamina is fine.

How's everyone else managing?
Keep up the good work mate.The distance is the main thing.You will go quicker on the day due to the other runners,just don't go too fast at the start.

How long is the actual marathon in miles? I'm very interested in taking part in this as I need to work on my fitness again...

How long is the actual marathon in miles? I'm very interested in taking part in this as I need to work on my fitness again...

Marathon is 26.2 miles, half-marathon (ie Sheffield) is - think about it - 13.1 miles.

I've put a time of 1 hour 50 on my application form, although I'll be happy with anything sub two hours.

With my training well and truly out of the window (illness and injury ad infinitum), this could prove to be my most demanding yet most rewarding half-marathon to date (having run in 1987 and 1997 when younger and much fitter!).

Hehe, this will be my first ever marathon so am very much looking forward to it. What time should I put on the application form then? The reason being I don't know how long I can do it in but I'm very fit and fast.

If you're fast go for 1 and a half hours IMO. You may be faster than that but you'll have plenty of opportunity to make that time up.

Further, the time you state dictates where you'll line up on the starting grid. That means slow coaches like me won't hold you up!

(You should have an idea as to how fast you can run the half-marathon via your training. Run 6.5 miles and time it. Double it for a clue to the run itself, although chances are, you'll run the actual race quicker than any of your training runs.)

I was wondering whether 1 and a half hours was achievable but having just done some speed work in the gym 14km/8.7 mph is a hell of a pace for 13.1 miles prehaps a little optomistic for me.this year anyway lol

From the sound of things people seem to be taking their training quite seriously. I would say the longest run I have done is from Don Valley to the beggining of Eccy road with an hours netball training before hand. I must say I could'nt imagine having to run all the way back tho! Other than that I have been running just one or two miles every other day which can't really be building my stamina just maintaining my current fitness. I have a problem that my ankles start to feel swelled after a few miles and I have to walk for a while till it wears off. Anyone experience this? How can I prevent it from happening? Good luck everyone, see you at the starting line (not the finish cos you aint gonna see me for dust!) Rosa:D

dont forget to watch the london marathon this weekend pick up a few tips lol

anyone been watching run for glory on bbc1 intresting prog about people training for london intersting thing is all the fit ones are now injured in some way and the unfit/slow ones are doing well a testament to overtraining me thinks.

dont know about you but although i think i could do 26 i am not sure its good for you even with training half marathon seems a much better idea.

Extended today's run to 11 1/2 miles, mainly flat. Struggled very slowly but pleased when finished, 2 hours and 12 minutes. Longest I've done for a long long time. Guess I need to work on speed now as stamina is fine.

How's everyone else managing?

12 min mileing is good dont try to go too fast at the start just kep a nice pace , hopeing for around 2 10 to 2 20 myself got a few more weeks of long runs then going to take things easy in the final week just a few short runs and yes 1hour 30 is a hell of a time for a firs run 13 miles is a long way if you have not done any real distance work

If you are struggling with the distance in training try going slower.The main thing to do in training is getting the distance.Once you can run that far then up the pace.If you have never run one just enjoy it.What ever time you do it will be a PB(personel best).

If you are struggling with the distance in training try going slower.The main thing to do in training is getting the distance.Once you can run that far then up the pace.If you have never run one just enjoy it.What ever time you do it will be a PB(personel best).

Good advice.

If you're new to running and this is your first half-marathon the emphasis is on a) getting round the course; and b) ensuring you enjoy the experience. Once you've addressed these two issues then you can aim for c) to do justice to yourself and get round in a time that pleases you. You'll have an idea what this time is through your training. (You also have to state a predicted finish time on your entry form.)

howeyz point that if it's your first run it will also be a PB is valid. If you manage points a, b, and c, then you'll feel magnificent - I guarantee you!

This will be my third half-marathon (I never thought I'd do more than one, certainly not with the years between). For the record - and to show what growing up and change in lifestyle does - these are my previous and estimated times:-

1987 (aged 17) - 1 hour 37.30 minutes
1997 (aged 27) - 1 hour 50 approx
2006 (aged 36) - (I've put 1.50 on the entry form; however, anything sub 2 hours will do)

GOOD LUCK TO ALL RUNNERS

12 min mileing is good dont try to go too fast at the start just kep a nice pace , hopeing for around 2 10 to 2 20 myself got a few more weeks of long runs then going to take things easy in the final week just a few short runs and yes 1hour 30 is a hell of a time for a firs run 13 miles is a long way if you have not done any real distance work

After trying to do too much in a week, I've just had 3 days rest then went back to my 'long' run again and rolled in at 1 hour 58 mins. :)


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Don't forget the Bluebellwood 5K next month at Don Valley. Should be a good run to fit in as some competitive training?

I signed myself up for the marathon. I put a time of 1:20:00 which is a very optimistic estimate. Anything near that and I'm happy ;)

I signed myself up for the marathon. I put a time of 1:20:00 which is a very optimistic estimate. Anything near that and I'm happy ;)

I guess you've been at this a while then?

After trying to do too much in a week, I've just had 3 days rest then went back to my 'long' run again and rolled in at 1 hour 58 mins. :)


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Don't forget the Bluebellwood 5K next month at Don Valley. Should be a good run to fit in as some competitive training?

well run 1 hour 58 was that for 11.5 miles ? if so you might be looking at the same sort of time im looking at
1hour 20 is just over 6 min per mile thats a hell of a pace but good luck if you have done the training you must know what you can do

1 hour 20 wow that is a very serious time would have put you in the top 50 of over 3400 runners last year and that includes the elite!

1 hour 20 wow that is a very serious time would have put you in the top 50 of over 3400 runners last year and that includes the elite!

That makes me feel a lot better, thank you :help:

That makes me feel a lot better, thank you :help:can you run it that time or is it just a wish?

It's an estimate of what I think I could achieve as I've never done a marathon before nor run that distance before. Although I'm extremely fit and fast and look after myself a lot. The main reason for that time was because I want to be put near good runners as this will motivate the hell out of me. My only worry is getting lost in the duration of the run... Is it marked out or will I have to follow other runners?

It's an estimate of what I think I could achieve as I've never done a marathon before nor run that distance before. Although I'm extremely fit and fast and look after myself a lot. The main reason for that time was because I want to be put near good runners as this will motivate the hell out of me. My only worry is getting lost in the duration of the run... Is it marked out or will I have to follow other runners?

You certainly talk the talk mate.Don't worry about getting lost on route.There is a car in front with a clock on it's roof.Just follow that.If it can't keep up with you there is always marshals along the way to guide you.

It's an estimate of what I think I could achieve as I've never done a marathon before nor run that distance before. Although I'm extremely fit and fast and look after myself a lot. The main reason for that time was because I want to be put near good runners as this will motivate the hell out of me. My only worry is getting lost in the duration of the run... Is it marked out or will I have to follow other runners?

I'm beginning to think you might be in for a little surprise.

Running is more than just being physically fit, you have to have the mental attitude and aptitude. You could easily burn yourself out before you reach half-way. Believe me, there are some seriously fast runners in this race; perhaps you are one of them?

If you are worried you may be way out in front (to the point where there's no-one else in sight), then you're either seriously misguided, or you should be on the tele.

Good luck to you.

It seems some of you have misinterpreted what I'm trying to say. I'm NOT saying I will be one of the best there; far from it. What I'm trying to get across is firstly I think I will do well for my first marathon. Secondly in regards to knowing if the route is marked out I don't want to know because I think I will be up front way ahead of everyone; I wanted to know because I don't know Sheffield well and if I was in a position where nobody was around me in the duration of the run (front, middle or back) I could have a peace of mind that I could just follow the route. As mentioned previously as well, I put the time 1:20:00 on the application form because I didn't have a clue what I could achieve so decided on that time in order to be put near good runners.

I'm sorry if I gave wrong impressions to any of you. Hope you all do well on the run!

I would really appreciate it if the following questions could be answered:

1) I will have raised some money for the charity; will there be somebody at the run that collects such things?

2) Should I bring a water bottle with me (I hate the thought of running with it) or will there be drinks on the duration of the run?

3) Will there be places to store your belongings (mobile phone, wallet, bags, etc...)?

Thanks a lot.

Your money raised should be paid into a bank .

There is water stations on the route.

There is also somewhere to leave your bag.It's usually in the main stand.

If you really haven't run a half marathon before or done something aproaching the distance i'd strongly advise you to do a 10 mile run this weekend to see how you fair.13 miles is a long way and if you o too fast at the start it can seem a lot further.

I would really appreciate it if the following questions could be answered:

1) I will have raised some money for the charity; will there be somebody at the run that collects such things?

2) Should I bring a water bottle with me (I hate the thought of running with it) or will there be drinks on the duration of the run?

3) Will there be places to store your belongings (mobile phone, wallet, bags, etc...)?

Thanks a lot.

go to http://www.sheffieldmarathon.com/index.html for more info .and what charity are you raising mony for is it for help a hallam child ?
only a few more weeks to go going to rother valley monday for a nine mile run then on the 6th doing the 10k race last big outing before the day hope i dont get any injuries at this point :gag:

Yeah it's for Help a Hallam Child. In one day I've raised £80.00 :) Hopefully I can manage to get a lot more than that!

What about you people; are you raising money and if so how much are you hoping to generate?

raiseing mony for Yorkshire Cancer Research so far raised nearly £400 if any 1 would like to help go to http://www.justgiving.com/stevenashmore thanks

That's really impressive :thumbsup:

Good luck with the race.

Damn Damn Damn. I guess I must be trying too hard?

Last week set off for my 11 mile run, after half way suddenly felt drained of energy? Soldiered on at a ridiculously slow pace then had to walk the last 2 miles. ALL strength had gone and the last 4 miles were on stamina alone!

This is the first time it's ever happened, I put it down to not eating during the day (I went out at 4:0pm).

Now after having 3 days rest to recover, I went out this morning to try the 11 miles again, and this time after 3 miles I pulled a calf muscle, even after doing my normal stretching warm-up routine. A change of route meant I only did about 5 1/2 miles, with more of a limp than a sprint :(

At home I had an ice pack straight on it after warming down, but now the doubts are creeping in about fitness and preparation for the Blubellwoods 5K and then the 'Sheffield Half'...

I guess I'll miss this week out and rest properly.Fingers crossed.

Sorry to hear that take things realy easy and rest your calf should get better . when is the blubellwoods 5k ? hope you are fit for the runs

Damn Damn Damn. I guess I must be trying too hard?

Last week set off for my 11 mile run, after half way suddenly felt drained of energy? Soldiered on at a ridiculously slow pace then had to walk the last 2 miles. ALL strength had gone and the last 4 miles were on stamina alone!

This is the first time it's ever happened, I put it down to not eating during the day (I went out at 4:0pm).

Now after having 3 days rest to recover, I went out this morning to try the 11 miles again, and this time after 3 miles I pulled a calf muscle, even after doing my normal stretching warm-up routine. A change of route meant I only did about 5 1/2 miles, with more of a limp than a sprint :(

At home I had an ice pack straight on it after warming down, but now the doubts are creeping in about fitness and preparation for the Blubellwoods 5K and then the 'Sheffield Half'...

I guess I'll miss this week out and rest properly.Fingers crossed.

You silly man. What are you doing :loopy:

Just joking mate, hope you get better in time :thumbsup:

Sorry to hear that take things realy easy and rest your calf should get better . when is the blubellwoods 5k ? hope you are fit for the runs

foofighter11 - the Bluebell woods 5k was advertised in last weeks 'Star'.

Don Valley Stadium, Saturdfay May 20th 11:00am.

A tenner to register and 5 quid a kid, call 0870-176 0738, credit or debit card, or download form from www.bluebellwood.org

They'll also ask what size T-shirt you would like sending too!

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Calf feelng less strained after a gentle walk around our estate for half hour.

Any ideas about blisters?!?!
My feet are starting to feel the pace now!!

Any ideas about blisters?!?!
My feet are starting to feel the pace now!!
Call into keep on running on Attercliffe Rd and get a pair of running socks.There double lined to avoid rubbing.
If you haven't time try putting vaseline on the rub points before you go out.
New trainers also need time to mould to your feet.

Anyone else warming up with the Rother Valley 10k tomorrow?
I hurt my foot last weekend. Been resting it this week. Think I'll be OK for tomorrow, but I don't want to do it any more damage and have to pull out of the half marathon. Fingers crossed.

Something that worked for me last year was I was told you will not increase your time in the week before the half so take it easy and it seemed to work.

Any ideas about blisters?!?!
My feet are starting to feel the pace now!!

Special blister plasters from Boots.

Also, top advice site here:
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk

only three days to go bring it on :banana: see you all at the start did the rother valley in 55 minuets feeling good :thumbsup:

I'm doing 8 miles tomorrow to see if i'm ok to run.
After doing the FLM 3 weeks ago i've been really tired.It's taken more out of me than i thought.Hopefully if everything goes ok i'll be there Sunday.

Ran nine miles yesterday in the blazing sun and boy, I struggled.

Admittedly, it was along the A57 Manchester Road to the Ladybower Inn and I'd forgotten how long and drawn out the incline is - rising from 678 ft (Rivelin Post Office) to 1182 ft (Hollow Meadows).

For the last mile - downhill - my knees actually felt 'sick'. I've never experienced that feeling before.

Thus, I'm not sure whether it would be in my best interests to run the half-marathon on Sunday.

What do you think?

Ran nine miles yesterday in the blazing sun and boy, I struggled.

Admittedly, it was along the A57 Manchester Road to the Ladybower Inn and I'd forgotten how long and drawn out the incline is - rising from 678 ft (Rivelin Post Office) to 1182 ft (Hollow Meadows).

For the last mile - downhill - my knees actually felt 'sick'. I've never experienced that feeling before.

Thus, I'm not sure whether it would be in my best interests to run the half-marathon on Sunday.

What do you think?

sorry to hear about your problems have had knee probs myself so can sympthise.

They always seem to feel worse going down hill.

Probably best advice is not to do it but its dissapointing isnt it?

Is it the worse they have felt? does it get worse as you run? does it affect you when you stop running? these are probably the questions i would ask myself if it were me trying to decide whether to do it.

I hate the last few days before the event when you have to rest.

Is it the worse they have felt? does it get worse as you run? does it affect you when you stop running? these are probably the questions i would ask myself if it were me trying to decide whether to do it.



Thanks for your comments.

The sensation in my knees was a feeling I've never felt before (and as you might know I've been running - on and off - since 1986). Strangely enough, I expected to ache the day after but didn't and my knees feel fine today.

I found the run difficult for two simple reasons: 1) it was very warm running weather (and after 90 minutes I had had enough of the sunshine);

2) it was the longest run I'd done in many a year (maybe 9 years) and the long, drawn-out gradient didn't help. (But just where do you find 9 flat miles in Sheffield? Anyway, I've never avoided hills as they prepare you for any type of run.)

When I'd finished, the thought of an extra 4 miles on Sunday just seemed an ask too far. However, here's my dilema because:-

a) The weather will be cooler on Sunday (there may even be some rain);

b) The course is much flatter than the slow climb I did on Wednesday.

But if it took me a pathetic 100 minutes to run 9 miles, then the thought of doing a plus 2 hour half-marathon leaves me thinking it's not worth doing.

So, I'm torn between getting on with it in the belief that I'll be fine, and throwing in the towel and hoping to run next year's with better training and of course better luck with my health (plus the fact that you only have the snip once).

Hi people I'm osting here for the first time in a long time!

I'm running the half marathon too on sunday for the 1st time. I've been training since about the middle of Febuary and now starting to get a little nervous.

I went on a 8.5 mile run last night and timed myself at 1hr 5min, is that ok for time do anyone know? was just wondering. I went on a 12 miler last week and recoreded about 1hr and 45 mins! The problem I seem to get is that at about 10 miles I run out of energy!

I've bin reading about this on the internet and you need to stock up on carbohydrates (pasta bread potatoes etc). I've also been told that you can get some energy gels that are filled with carbs that boost ur energy whilst running. these are an alternative to bars and can quickly be taken when running!

Anyone got any last minute advice?! Cheers Kenny

Hi people I'm osting here for the first time in a long time!

I'm running the half marathon too on sunday for the 1st time. I've been training since about the middle of Febuary and now starting to get a little nervous.

I went on a 8.5 mile run last night and timed myself at 1hr 5min, is that ok for time do anyone know? was just wondering. I went on a 12 miler last week and recoreded about 1hr and 45 mins! The problem I seem to get is that at about 10 miles I run out of energy!

I've bin reading about this on the internet and you need to stock up on carbohydrates (pasta bread potatoes etc). I've also been told that you can get some energy gels that are filled with carbs that boost ur energy whilst running. these are an alternative to bars and can quickly be taken when running!

Anyone got any last minute advice?! Cheers Kenny

I find anything over an hour and I need to take food or an energy drink infact that was the biggest prob i hads last year i ran out of energy in the final stages.

1.45 for 12 is a great time i assume that was on a more hilly route than the half as most are in sheffield lol if thats the case i would not be suprised if you come in with a similar time for the half or even less.

i may have read it wrong but when you said you timed yourself last night i assume you were going as fast as you could if this is the case i dont think its a good idea as you need plenty of rest in the final week so to be on peak form for sunday.

I have read many times nothing you do in the last week will make you run faster.

Good luck

I find anything over an hour and I need to take food or an energy drink infact that was the biggest prob i hads last year i ran out of energy in the final stages.

1.45 for 12 is a great time i assume that was on a more hilly route than the half as most are in sheffield lol if thats the case i would not be suprised if you come in with a similar time for the half or even less.

i may have read it wrong but when you said you timed yourself last night i assume you were going as fast as you could if this is the case i dont think its a good idea as you need plenty of rest in the final week so to be on peak form for sunday.

I have read many times nothing you do in the last week will make you run faster.

Good luck

Cheers
Yeah I've bin resting the last week and just decided to 'get out for an hour' last night and loosen up! I'll be putting my feet up fr the next couple of days. I feel fine today so with a couple more days rest I should be ok! :)

I've also cut out the beers for the last month or so am looking forward to a beer afterwards on sun night!!:D

Joined the forums on here:Gained top advice from experienced runners regarding my left outer knee problem. Search for Iliotibial Band Syndrome(ITBS).
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk

Either visiit a Podiatrist to have feet measured for insoles, around £180, or pop to Boots for their Orthotic insoles, off the peg. Coupled with a thermal ProSport knee support. Total spent about 40 quid.

Result!

Ran a short 4 miler on Thursday, no pain whatsoever. Fingers crossed for the real deal tomorrow.

Get stocked up on your carbs' and get to bed early.
Good luck to everyone! :thumbsup:

Great day thanks to all who helped organise and came to support.

Weather was perfect and the support particularly on eccy rd and near fargate was fantastic.

Enjoyed it more than last year no injury problems and time was approx 1hr 42 will check results later.

Hope everyone else enjoyed it.

Great day thanks to all who helped organise and came to support.

Weather was perfect and the support particularly on eccy rd and near fargate was fantastic.

Enjoyed it more than last year no injury problems and time was approx 1hr 42 will check results later.

Hope everyone else enjoyed it.
Good time, can I ask how long you have been running for and how many miles a week training you were doing, also if you don't mind can I ask your age please?

Great day thanks to all who helped organise and came to support.

Weather was perfect and the support particularly on eccy rd and near fargate was fantastic.

Enjoyed it more than last year no injury problems and time was approx 1hr 42 will check results later.

Hope everyone else enjoyed it.

I've got to agree with that, Eccy Rd was the best part, wish it had all been like that! It gave you a chance to see folk you knew going the other way.

I was aiming for an optimistic 2:10 or a realistic 2:30, so I'm fairly happy with 2:16mins. (Pity about the blisters I finished with).

How about everyone else?

Leave a review on http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/

In short: Great atmosphere at the half way turn.
In full: Good start with the umpah band in the Don Valley Stadium. Route well marshalled. Great atmosphere at the half way turning point, with runners passing each other on opposite sides of the road, local radio blasting out the tunes, both sides of the street lined with student and family spectators. Ample water and sponge stations throughout. The run around the exterior of the stadium at the finish was a bind, but seeing the waitng crowds was uplifting. First Aid was spot on, the blisters could never stop me from finishing this one.Certain to be here again next year.Well done Sheffield and 'Help A Hallam Child' :)
Date of review: May 14, 2006

Good time, can I ask how long you have been running for and how many miles a week training you were doing, also if you don't mind can I ask your age please?

No probs

Been runnng for 2 years although i am a keen cyclist and have been for many years.

I did last years half which was my first event and finished in 1.40 which I was delighted with as I had not been running that long.

However after last years event I started increasing my milage to quickly and got a knee injury which stopped me running (but not cycling) for months I only started again in about Febuary.

My training is all based around a 12 mile very hilly run in the peaks each week and on top of that i usually do 2 other shortish runs a week so i guess i do around 20 miles a week.

I also do a lot of cycling usually around 50 miles a week.

I only do one event a year this one and will start training for next year almost straight away as i want to get under 1.30 next year but i know i need to work smarter rather than harder so planning to do some interval and speed work might join a club to get some tips.

I am 41 old git lol.

No probs

Been runnng for 2 years although i am a keen cyclist and have been for many years.

I did last years half which was my first event and finished in 1.40 which I was delighted with as I had not been running that long.

However after last years event I started increasing my milage to quickly and got a knee injury which stopped me running (but not cycling) for months I only started again in about Febuary.

My training is all based around a 12 mile very hilly run in the peaks each week and on top of that i usually do 2 other shortish runs a week so i guess i do around 20 miles a week.

I also do a lot of cycling usually around 50 miles a week.

I only do one event a year this one and will start training for next year almost straight away as i want to get under 1.30 next year but i know i need to work smarter rather than harder so planning to do some interval and speed work might join a club to get some tips.

I am 41 old git lol.
Good on you. Your training mirrors what I used to do years ago and I used to get around your time for the half as well. I would have been your age too. I was surprised to read that Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile record on only 20 miles a week training, but it would have been mainly interval training on the track. Apparently, the week before he broke the record he was rock climbing in Scotland. Chris Brasher, Chris Chaterway and Roger Banister only wore black pumps for training, the same as I used to wear at school for PE. I don't think there were any running shoes as we know them apart from spikes. Thanks. :)

http://www.sheffieldmarathon.com/previous_results/results_half_2006.html

Number 1002 1hr41 mins bearing in mind it was my first ever marathon! Really pleased with the result!!

Although I think the result was due to a lot of hard training over the past few months I thought I was running on a buzz of the people cheering us all on!!

Just wondered if anyone knew the web address for the photo's from the Sheffield Half?






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The marathon was really well planned; I'm very impressed with how they carried it out :thumbsup:

I finished with a time of 1:47:50 which I'm very proud of provided with the circumstances that it's my first marathon and I didn't train for it at all. I really regret that as now my legs are in complete agony and I can barely walk :(

I will definitely do this again next year; however I will train hard for it and aim for a really good time :)

As mentioned previously, does anyone know the website where you can see all photographs taken of participants? The race pack says they'll be on www.actionphoto.net but they're not there :confused:

Anyway congratulations to all that participated!

The photos make take a little time to appear, they will send you a mini copy of any photos with you on in the post in due course, then you can go to the action photos site and find yourself with ease! Was a fantastic day yesterday - so glad it wan't as hot as it had been earlier on during the week!

great day finished in around 2hours 9 min got to check but my first race and feeling great today was going to go training but forgot a prior apointment will be back next year :hihi: thanks to all the marshels and the suporters not a great day for standing around but the rain didnt dampen the atmospher

Big well done to everyone sounds like we all had a great day and big thanks to the support and volunteers.

Any ideas how long to leave it before training again?

The pictures are now up at www.actionphoto.net !!!

Everyone has to post their picture here ;)

http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=charityhurts7as.jpg

You can tell I was in pain :hihi:

It was my first half marathon, managed 2hr 17 which i'm fairly happy with. Kept getting shin splints and having to stop training in the weeks before.
Managed to throw my number away and can't remember what it was, anyone know of any way of finding out? So that i can see if there are any photos.
Did the manchester great run last sunday, 10k felt a heck of a lot easier than the week before!:hihi:
Well done to all those who took part.

Well done all!!
1.44.37 which i was tres pleased with for my first event and considering im still on the fags! The blisters seemed to be ok as well.
Anyone else only just getting back into the stride of running, my first run after the half my legs felt like they wern't my own!