Running 10k and half marathon

RunningofftheEX

Did my first 5k 2 weeks ago and have another one coming up in 2 weeks. Want to move forward and do a 10k by Sept and half early 2017. If all goes well may try to a full marsthon in 2018. Would like to add friends who run and can share training tips and ideas as I am very new to this.

Still need to lose some more weight to help and hoping this summer I can shed another 20 or more. I am already noticing a difference just dropping 15 lbs since I started running.

Average 10-11 miles per week now and adding a mile every other week. Slow but steady for now.

NorthCascades

I ran my first 10k last week, on May 11. I did my first 5k on April 11, and 3 more since. It was easier than I expected. Which makes me think you could probably do it tomorrow if you wanted. (Don't, train properly leading up to it, but be confident.)

I started running in earnest last summer, didn't do much back then, I've lost a lot of weight since and it's got much easier.

One thing I'll say is that the 10k I ran turned my shirt into a fiery piece of sand paper. This wasn't a problem running 5ks, but I had some pain after the longer run. I don't want to experience it again. Bandaids over your nipples, or something; I don't know the answer yet, but you want to find it before you run much further.

Somebody_Loved

NorthCascades wrote: »

I ran my first 10k last week, on May 11. I did my first 5k on April 11, and 3 more since. It was easier than I expected. Which makes me think you could probably do it tomorrow if you wanted. (Don't, train properly leading up to it, but be confident.)

I started running in earnest last summer, didn't do much back then, I've lost a lot of weight since and it's got much easier.

One thing I'll say is that the 10k I ran turned my shirt into a fiery piece of sand paper. This wasn't a problem running 5ks, but I had some pain after the longer run. I don't want to experience it again. Bandaids over your nipples, or something; I don't know the answer yet, but you want to find it before you run much further.

Body Glide. I've also learned through experience the unfortunate reality of chafing. I chafed where one should never chafe. Now I lather myself in Body Glide for my long runs - not a problem since.

Somebody_Loved

Congratulations on running your first 5k! I used the bridge210k app to train for a 10k after my 5k and really enjoyed it. Since then I've run 3 HMs and am running my first full marathon next month.

Keep going slow and listen to your body. And if you haven't already, go to a running store, get evaluated and buy yourself some good running shoes. I waited way too long to do this and it makes all the difference!

NorthCascades

Thanks, Somebody Loved! You rock!

dewd2

jlorch wrote: »

Did my first 5k 2 weeks ago and have another one coming up in 2 weeks. Want to move forward and do a 10k by Sept and half early 2017. If all goes well may try to a full marsthon in 2018. Would like to add friends who run and can share training tips and ideas as I am very new to this.

Still need to lose some more weight to help and hoping this summer I can shed another 20 or more. I am already noticing a difference just dropping 15 lbs since I started running.

Average 10-11 miles per week now and adding a mile every other week. Slow but steady for now.

Great job. Come over and join one of the running groups here at MFP. Check out this one.

NorthCascades wrote: »

One thing I'll say is that the 10k I ran turned my shirt into a fiery piece of sand paper. This wasn't a problem running 5ks, but I had some pain after the longer run. I don't want to experience it again. Bandaids over your nipples, or something; I don't know the answer yet, but you want to find it before you run much further.

Cotton shirts will do this. Always run in a 'tech shirt' - one designed for runners. The fabric will help you stay cool and dry and won't tear your skin to smithereens.

lorabelllee

All of you inspire me! I walk a lot and run a little.In fact,
I ran a 3 miles this afternoon in my neighborhood. I do the local Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving (5 miles) after training some for that but I am not a consistent runner. I would like to do a 10 k tho and maybe eventually a half marathon. I'm 57 but in good health.My question is...has the running helped in the weight loss department? I'm losing very slowly with the walking I do, but thought maybe adding a more intense workout like running would increase the rate of weight loss. I'm not talking rapid weight loss mind you but maybe 1.5 to 2 pounds a week compared to my pound a week or less now. Thanks!

dewd2

lorabelllee wrote: »

All of you inspire me! I walk a lot and run a little.In fact,
I ran a 3 miles this afternoon in my neighborhood. I do the local Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving (5 miles) after training some for that but I am not a consistent runner. I would like to do a 10 k tho and maybe eventually a half marathon. I'm 57 but in good health.My question is...has the running helped in the weight loss department? I'm losing very slowly with the walking I do, but thought maybe adding a more intense workout like running would increase the rate of weight loss. I'm not talking rapid weight loss mind you but maybe 1.5 to 2 pounds a week compared to my pound a week or less now. Thanks!

It will allow you to eat more. That's about it. You still have to be disciplined in the kitchen.

lemurcat12

Welcome, and that sounds like a great plan. I second the recommendation for the running group that dewd2 linked. Lots of advice and inspiration there.

One of my goals when deciding to lose weight and get back into shape in early 2014 was to get back into running, which I had loved in the past. Did my neighborhood 5K, a local 10K, and then started with half marathons (which is a distance I love). I had vowed years ago never to do a marathon again (I did Chicago in '05), but somehow I changed my mind and did my second in February, and am planning to do another on Thanksgiving weekend. So welcome again, and I expect you will end up getting completely hooked. ;-)

billutzman

I have ran the Virginia Beach Shamrock 8K and Half Marathon 3 straight years. St. Pattys weekend. Its the 8K on Saturday and Half on Sunday. Running both is called the Dolphin Challenge. Awesome medals. 8K and Full Marathon is the Whale Challenge. There are some nuts that do the "neptune challenge" which is the 8K on Saturday, get in line at 7am and run the half, finish that in under 1:20, jump in corral for full marathon. Oh, and its a complete flat course.

Best reward for each event? Football size tent on the beach, live bands, and free Yuengling and Murphys Irish Stew.

However, I have only really ran once since then and been doing dvd (insanity) workouts. Giving my joints a rest. Kneecap starts to hurt after mile 3 now.

WhatMeRunning

Feel free to add me. In addition to joining the Long Distance Runners group linked above, you might also check out the MFP Monthly Running Challenge thread (new one monthly) http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10381153/may-2016-running-challenge#latest

NorthCascades

lorabelllee wrote: »

All of you inspire me! I walk a lot and run a little.In fact,
I ran a 3 miles this afternoon in my neighborhood. I do the local Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving (5 miles) after training some for that but I am not a consistent runner. I would like to do a 10 k tho and maybe eventually a half marathon. I'm 57 but in good health.My question is...has the running helped in the weight loss department? I'm losing very slowly with the walking I do, but thought maybe adding a more intense workout like running would increase the rate of weight loss. I'm not talking rapid weight loss mind you but maybe 1.5 to 2 pounds a week compared to my pound a week or less now. Thanks!

Was your profile photo taken 20 years ago?

I'd like to say running has helped me lose weight, and by all accounts it should. I used to be a lot heavier, and running was really hard on my knees, so I didn't do much of it at the time. A mile here, a mile there, I'd have sore knees and swear it off, then a couple weeks later... Now that I've lost most of what I have to lose, it's a lot easier and I'm doing more of it. So I can't really chalk it up to the running. But it lets me eat more, now, which means less struggle.


I feel like a broken record, but bikes are a lot of fun, too, and for a lot (but not all) of the same reasons as running. You're outdoors, you go fast on your own muscle power, it's an endurance thing, you get the cardio endorphins when you're done. But low impact, and it can be an easier workout when you want that. I can't recommend it enough.

lemurcat12

billutzman wrote: »

I have ran the Virginia Beach Shamrock 8K and Half Marathon 3 straight years. St. Pattys weekend. Its the 8K on Saturday and Half on Sunday. Running both is called the Dolphin Challenge. Awesome medals. 8K and Full Marathon is the Whale Challenge. There are some nuts that do the "neptune challenge" which is the 8K on Saturday, get in line at 7am and run the half, finish that in under 1:20, jump in corral for full marathon. Oh, and its a complete flat course.

Best reward for each event? Football size tent on the beach, live bands, and free Yuengling and Murphys Irish Stew.

Sounds like a great event.

This year, to try and get through my marathon training, I did a race called the Polar Dash, which is similarly a collection of different races. There's an option (which I did) called the Yeti Challenge where you run a 1 miler, a half marathon, and then a 5K (there's also a 10K, but simultaneous with the half, so you can't do both). The biggest part of the challenge is that it's in Chicago in January -- waiting around for each to start is a part of the challenge, although it was a good way to make sure I'd have a nice clear path for at least one 17 mile training run. ;-)

(This winter was reasonably mild for us, actually, by comparison with the last two.)

katharmonic

Congrats on your first 5k!

I'm in a similar place - I started running for the first time in September. I have run 3 5k races and just this past weekend did an 8k. I am planning a 10k for July and signing up for a half marathon training group. I'm hoping to do a 1/2 in October, but it seems crazy to me still. I've been running between 10-20 miles/week and trying to up it slowly and consistently. Hopefully with improving weather that consistency will be easier.

I think running has really helped me with my weight loss. I've lost almost 50 lbs. in the last year, with about 30 of that since I started running.

Thanks for dewd2 for linking the running group. I joined up!

Somebody_Loved

I also want to add that although running can help in weight loss, what it does mentally is infinitely more special (for me, anyway). Once I started running, I began to really appreciate my body, rather than be disappointed by it. Every milestone - 5k, 10k, and HM - made me praise my body that much more. How can I be disappointed in something that can carry me so many miles?! I no longer look at myself and see flaws - I see a strong, capable and amazing body.

CooCooPuff

Around when does chafing really become an issue distance wise?

I've been doing 4.25miles and increasing at increments of 1/4th a mile every two weeks.

Somebody_Loved

@CooCooPuff I imagine it's different for everyone. I didn't experience it until my first half marathon, although I know many people who had issues with it at shorter distances. Seamless clothes and body glide have worked wonders for me!

lorabelllee

NorthCascades...no my pic is a year or two old I think . I DO enjoy biking too and in fact hope to get my soon to be 20 year old son a bike so we can bike together. I have rolled my ankle several times over the years running and just walking around my house and I must admit that when I run I have visions of doing it again. But, like many of you have mentioned...I like the way I feel when I finish running. I do appreciate what I can do , what my body is capable of doing at my age, (not that 57 is ancient mind you). I weight train twice a week and enjoy swimming when I'm at the lake. I'm just anxious to shed the extra 30 pounds I'm currently carrying. My second son is returning from a deployment (Navy) in a few months and I'd like him to be as proud of me as I am of him. :-)

MeanderingMammal

CooCooPuff wrote: »

Around when does chafing really become an issue distance wise?

I've been doing 4.25miles and increasing at increments of 1/4th a mile every two weeks.

It varies. I've had streams of blood down my chest, in a tech tee, after 8km, or I've done 40 plus km without either any attempt at prevention, or issue.

lukeyzgirl

I'm a runner! Training for my 10th half marathon in Chicago. Congrats on your determination.

Scorpio_Runner

I've run in six 5Ks since this winter and spring. I'm working towards running a 10k in July. I have been running one long run per week and I just did a 7 mile run yesterday. I'm on my way to my 1st 10k. So excited!!