For those who go jogging..

[jon1210]

Post your running distances and times please I havent been jogging for long and just want to see how hopeless I am

 

[Theocat]

I usually do about three miles in about thirty minutes. I get bored if I run for longer!

 

[Jingleballs]

Just started jogging in the new year - never done it before - currently doing just under 2 miles in about 16/17 minutes.

 

[xBumblebeex]

I am quite a slow plod, at 10 minute miles. Can keep it up for 13.2 miles at the moment. I need to increase by 13 miles, within 12 weeks. I find running really difficult, but think its all about PMA and hoping for no injuries.

 

[ClassicG&T]

I jogged a lot last year and did about 1.5 mile in 10-15 mins? I prefer walking at a fast pace though, but I've started running again so currently doing about 1 mile in 10-13 mins ish? I go very slow though

 

[jon1210]

I went for the first time and I did 4 miles in 30mins and the day after I cant do more than shuffle places

 

[xBumblebeex]

I am sure you are doing fine. If you keep at it you get better.

 

[muffinmunsh]

I do 30 mins slow plod ... About 2.5 miles
Or 5 intervals of 3 minutes slow and 1 fast
Trying to keep at a pace I can still chat to my friend

 

[wildflower]

Love running..do 5 k , 10k and half marathons,, usually 5 k takes 25 mins, 10k about 55 mins and a half marathon about 1.45- 2 hrs depending on if there are lots of hills...

 

[americanqh]

I can do a mile in about roughly 8 minutes. Like someone said above, depending on the steepness of a hill or if there are any downhill slopes. Although only just getting back into it after injury so hoping to be ready for a half marathon this summer so hoping to get fitter and a bit faster again.

Although can take me a little bit longer cross country running.


I take my running seriously and have always loved running. But I'm just good at injuring myself.

 

[jon1210]

now I know what the pain was like after the first time... I keep on finding excuses to put off the second time

 

[americanqh]

Keep going, it gets easier! Just make sure you stretch afterwards, I never feel pain the day after If I stretch for a while. A friend of mine said to me a few weeks ago that she always hurts the day after and it turns out that she never stretched!

 

[Custard Cream]

I'm a hefty lass and have just started running again after losing a bit of weight. Did my 6th run yesterday and I'm doing 10.40 ish miles. only doing 1-2 miles at the moment. I found last time that pushing myself too early on I got disheartened and stopping altogether.

 

[jon1210]

is everyone still running? so running stopped for me for 3 months but thursday i did 2 miles and then friday i did 3miles so this time im sticking with it

 

[zaminda]

Just finished my first half marathon, it took me 2hrs and 4mins. Sadly I nowhave huge blisters on my feet, but then as I usually run barefoot that might be the problem!

 

[thatsmygirl]

I love running but my knees don't. If I jog now my knees won't let me walk the following day. Don't know how far I use to go and never timed myself just use to do " the block"

 

[Bluepegasus2802]

I have been running for over 4 years, I love it. I go out 3 times a week, usually 4-7 miles each time and an average pace of 9:20 (which does include running up steep hills). My latest 10k race I did in 57:25.

 

[Bedlam]

I'm 3 weeks into a c25k program (couch to 5k) and can't say I actively enjoy it until it's over lol! On day one I never thought I'd be able to breathe again after 7 sets of walk 1 min run 1 min, but I'm amazed to say I'm now up to 3 sets of run 1 min walk 1min run 3 mins walk 2.30 mins. Next week goes up to 5 min runs which sounds impossible, but from experience now I expect it will be possible. If I can do it - I promise anyone can. Will be running 5k by end of 10 weeks!

 

[kirstys 1]

About 3 miles in 30 mins - cross country!

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

There is a permanent stickied running thread in soapbox if you want to cheering on, comaprisons etc etc

 

[Shadster]

The weather recently has put me off. Jon if you fe you're legs starting to stiffen mid way through a run, stop and stretch. Calf, quad and hamstring for 30 seconds on each leg on each muscle and then carry on.

I started doing this and can now walk easily the next day I know what you mean about muscle pain meaning you find excuses not to go again. Also run every other day, not every day for a month until your fitness levels are higher. Good luck and keep at it. It does get easier and sometimes even enjoyable!

 

[jon1210]

Hows this looking:
Day 1 2miles 26min run
Day 2 2.4miles 33min run
Day 5 2.4miles 26min run + 2miles 2min run
Day 6 4miles on bike 11min + 2miles 19min run
Day 7 2.5miles 25min run
Day 9 3.7miles 42min run (i got lost )
Day 12 4miles 31min on treadmill


so hows it looking be nice with the criticism

 

[mulledwhine]

Wish I liked running, how do you all make it a nice experience?

 

[zaminda]

Music, it helps greatly, plus I have a very active imagination, so am often in another world.

 

[mulledwhine]

Starting back at the gym today, so might try a little run

 

[zaminda]

I find out door running more interesting as well, although if you are in the gym, andcan watch tv its not so bad!

 

[jumpthemoon]

I love running, was running 3 - 4 miles in just over 8 minute mile before I got injured. Have got more physio and massage to go through and am just about to start some exercises to work towards starting up again. Missing it as haven't been for about 2 months

 

[elsielouise]

I run with my dogs. Go every morning either two mile up hill route which takes about twenty mins or A flatter three mile round trip which takes about half an hour though usually stop to check my horses on way round and for male dog to pee over every second bush!

Last race for life 5k was 29 minutes in pouring rain over really hilly course so was quite proud of that.

 

[pottamus]

Depends on the terrain and hills. I guess about 9.5 minute miles on shorter distances and I did a half marathon at the weekend and got a personal best time of 2 hours 10 mins - so longer distances are about 10 minute miles.
Running our way is hard as it is really hilly so I just have to grind up then and look forward to the flat at the top!
Love running...best thing I ever introduced - I cycle now too and am hoping to do a duathalon later in the season.

 

[Sophstar]

did my first race on sunday...10 miles in 78 mins...shaved 8 mins off my last year's result...i was proud