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Thanks. All good advice. Last 2 months I've been doing 3 days a week. Roughly a 3 mile easy run, a 3 mile tempo and a long run increasing a mile a week. 2 weeks before the race I probably peaked at 22 miles for the week with my long run at 13 miles. Early February I was probably doing about 10 and worked my up so averaging…

Just had a look at the run less run faster. Looks good. May do them all. 5k program to keep up fitness and improve 5k time and work up to the 10k program. 16 weeks before the race start the half marathon program which will increase weekly mileage. Long runs go up to 15 miles which is what I wanted to do. Add in a few 5k…

Thanks guys. Still confused. I have a runner friend who has done marathons and running for 20 years. She says concentrate on speed with long run no more than 8 miles. ... But have also researched that a lot of people who run a sub 2 hour can also run 5k in around 26 minutes and where training over 30 miles a week for their…

Thanks. I didn't just mean the night before. I havnt altered my eating at all. It's my first one and I'm still eating normally and sorry to say with the odd cake and biscuits etc. I work shifts and some days have good runs other bad but as I work shifts I can go without food for a good while and have a good run next…

Thanks guys. I normally only do 3 days a week but the last week I have crammed 22 miles in when normally I only do around 14 or so. Those who concerned about eating at deficit. II'm not concerned what I eat or about losing weight. I have lost some belly fat etc due to running but I'm sleight build anyway. I do get the…

Thanks guys. Just a bit of advise. How quick do you see improvements on the tempo runs. I have increased my long runs by 1 mile each week and so far so good so it's easy to see the progression. I also do a tempo run which is aimed to be run at my 5k pace minus 30 or 40 seconds so around 10 min 30 pace. I have only been…

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Thanks guys and girls. I'm just going to stick to plan and add another day here and there when I can also for interval/Hill work. I should get my mileage to what I want by mid April. Then home in on the hill work etc whilst running my long runs so they feel more comfortable. Initial target was 2 hours 15 but think I was a…

I started with the c25k a few years ago now. Best 5k was around 35 minutes. I stopped and done one in December. It took me 37 minutes. For the last 2 months I have been training for a half marathon with only 4 months advanced warning. My first week was a 15 minute slow run twice a week and a 2 mile long run or 30 minutes…

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Coming up to the end of week 2 on month 2 and its soooo hard. My knee isn't right, I have had a shooting pain in my ankle, shoulder has hurt and funny twinges everywhere. Ankle and shoulder are better now but my muscle wont mend until a stop. Had 3 days break but still there so im just cracking on with it. Anyways i was…

How did you find the results? Im in two minds whether to carry on. Ive had good results so far (2nd week of month 2), however im skinny fat and I still have some belly fat to get rid of but the rest of me is fine. My next goal is to add lean muscle mass by starting bodyweight exercise and eating at a surplus. I want to…

Stick with it. I had numerous water breaks. The last day of the first month was the first day I never took a water break during the warm up. As long as you let your heart rate recover somewhat then get back into it, it will do you good. As you progress you will find yourself doing more with better form also. Im at the end…

Only been into this fitness malarky for 6 weeks with insanity. I have never been happy wity my body, always self consious of myself and always lacked confidence. I think the latter is the key to success. The last 6 weeks I have gained more confidence, therefore been more motivated to succeed. You have had the confidence to…

Thanks. I would like to do the 5x5 strongs but access to gym and weights is difficult due to work commitments. I dont want to be a hulk but to just fill out a bit.

So are you saying football players and rugby players are not fit? Most are chunky, bmi through the roof.

Most unmotivated person here and one week in i'm loving it. Not bothered about losing weight. Just want to tone up and improve my fitness.