[SannyGlow]

First 10km for more than 10 years. I'm sure some will consider 56:12 as not that quick, - but I've gone from nothing to this in under one month (after a break from running of more than 1 year), so very happy

Stats link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/1...-45Ms.facebook

SplitTimeDistanceAvg PaceBest PaceAvg HRMax HRCalories105:15.9105:1504:1214615954205:38.3105:3804:3315916265305:36.6105:3704:4215916265405:46.3105:4604:4315916366505:43.1105:4304:3115816265605:43.8105:4404:5815916265705:46.4105:4704:3415916266805:40.6105:4104:1615816264905:39.0105:3904:26159162641005:22.4105:2204:2616016462 Summary56:12.31005:3704:12157164636

[irrelaAnnekly]

soon after i broke 40 minutes my knees went to hell congrasts on ya run ya heart will thank you

[Sakkola]

That's pretty damn good, I'm still on 8min/mile pace for 5k

[Styparty]

Good for you man!! In 1996 I was running 10k a day. I was 32. I haven't gone back to it but I have this romantic notion I could. I used to run it an around 40-45 minutes. And like you, it took me one month to get up to 10k. I was a much younger man than I am today, but I still dream of getting back into the zone where you feel like you could go forever. I don't know if my knees can take it though. But I do want to give it a go again.

[Soresbox]

Good for you man!! In 1996 I was running 10k a day. I was 32. I haven't gone back to it but I have this romantic notion I could. I used to run it an around 40-45 minutes. And like you, it took me one month to get up to 10k. I was a much younger man than I am today, but I still dream of getting back into the zone where you feel like you could go forever. I don't know if my knees can take it though. But I do want to give it a go again.

I'm 35 now, so I wonder how much quicker I will be able to get it. Back in the late 90's when I was in the army I did a lot of running, but usually shorter distances (under 5km) and not normally timed (apart from the fitness tests of course). I was never a racing-snake, far from it.

Just really want to get in shape again - and its good to see that even after a year of not really doing any exercise, I'm obviously not as totally unfit as I thought!

[FelixQY]

Congratulations. That is a good time for less than a month of preparation.

I hope to run a few 5Ks this fall and perhaps a half marathon. A couple years ago I ran three 5K races in under 25 minutes after a summer's worth of training. I was pretty pleased considering I was 30-50 lbs. overweight during those runs and hadn't run for many years before that.

[Boveosteors]

Chris,

What is your height/weight?

(Don't you love the Garmin 210??)

[Soypopetype]

Congrats. That's an awesome pace. Don't stop now.

[icerrelmCam]

Chris,

What is your height/weight?

(Don't you love the Garmin 210??)

180cm (5ft 11in) and currently around 68kg.

And yes, my Garmin running watch is bloody awesome. Sooo much data!

[Luisabens]

Just did a 5km today after yesterday... still managed to knock a full 40 seconds off my previous best for 5km though [rofl]

Think I might be due a couple of rest days now. Very pleased I'm back into my running, and doing better than I remember even 10 years ago.

SplitTimeDistanceAvg PaceBest PaceAvg HRMax HRCalories105:00.7105:0003:5515316649205:18.4105:1804:3316316665305:13.4105:1304:3116617264405:28.3105:2804:5616616968505:23.2105:2304:2316516866 Summary26:23.8505:1703:55162172312

[SonicPs]

You are tall and thin, you have a tremendous potential. You should be doing sub-20 in no time!

[dyestymum]

You are tall and thin, you have a tremendous potential. You should be doing sub-20 in no time!

In theory yes, but I'm not sure how my medical history might affect things (born with a heart condition called Tetrology of Fallot, open-heart surgery aged 2). Never affected me so far, but it did kill my planned army career due to an overcautious Sandhurst admissions Officer [no]

[u8MmZFmF]

Age is no excuse... I'm useless at long distance, 37 will be 38 this year and haven't trained since last May through injury until February 1st. Then did 4 weeks and did a 10k time trial... 43:28... slow and very very gutted, but carrying 3 stone mroe than I usually do and not keeping fit. I know within 3 months of hard work I'd be back down to 35:12 which is my PB... not a problem...

And The running is under way for a 2:42 marathon attempt in October... so, NEVER use age as a barrier, just get on with it and TRAIN HARD and RUN HARD. You will get faster!

[CKDIWEQ]

Age is no excuse... I'm useless at long distance, 37 will be 38 this year and haven't trained since last May through injury until February 1st. Then did 4 weeks and did a 10k time trial... 43:28... slow and very very gutted, but carrying 3 stone mroe than I usually do and not keeping fit. I know within 3 months of hard work I'd be back down to 35:12 which is my PB... not a problem...

And The running is under way for a 2:42 marathon attempt in October... so, NEVER use age as a barrier, just get on with it and TRAIN HARD and RUN HARD. You will get faster!

I hope you realize that these times are well ahead of the curve. Your body type and training is far more conducive to success than just "over-coming age".

I am 29 and have been training for years... never beat 1:40 on a half-marathon, probably never will.

[FreeOEMcheapestPHOTOSHOP]

I hope you realize that these times are well ahead of the curve. Your body type and training is far more conducive to success than just "over-coming age".

I am 29 and have been training for years... never beat 1:40 on a half-marathon, probably never will.

Mmmmm... I may be ahead of "the curve" because I put the effort in, not because GOD bestowed ANY sort of talent on me... and with that attitude you won't break 1:40 I'm afraid. What I'm saying is, if someone in their 30's is using age as a restriction on running sub 1:40 halfs, sub 40 minute 10k's and sub 20 minute 5k's, they're talking out their arse e.g. exactly what you said,

"I am 29 and have been training for years... never beat 1:40 on a half-marathon, probably never will"

Then you've not been doing the correct training at all I'm afraid... 29 years old is perfect after a few years of trianing to be doing your best 1/2 times...

If you're in a decent BMI, no ill health then you're not training hard enough I'm afraid... to break 1:40, you need to be clocking around 35-40 mile per week (although this would vary from person to person), one long run around 11-12 miles per week, two quick short runs (as in 5-10k HARD runs or races), either tempo/speed or fartlek and do what you want with the others. I see this week in week out, year in year out, people down the club asking how some of us run quick blah blah... and it's because when we train, you're close to puking on mile reps... or when you race you cross the line exhausted...

Yes of course some have a natural ability compared to others... that goes without saying...

Not saying your like this BTW, just aknowledging that alot of people with the "how do you run so quick" questions are usually the same people that jog every run, slightly faster jog every race smiling for the cameras... i can say one thing, there's not many of my proper races I'd even know where the camera man is... well then you will plateux and not reach your potental... simple as that.

Most people are happy just using it to keep fit and that's fine, it's not upto me to say everyone should kill themselves... do it for fun. However question why you don't get quicker which ALOT do, it's not rocket science... run faster to run faster. Lose weight to run faster... its all basic stuff.

I've seen people running over the line after a 5k/10k/half marathon smiling and not dead on their feet... well that to me means you haven't tried enough. Fact is, people don't want to come out of their comfort zone.

I wonder how many times anyone who runs then does a race actually averages within 10 beats of their maximum heart rate over say 5k or 5 mile? Not many... and therefore science is stating your not trying hard enough.

Like I said, I've ALWAYS been an appalling long distance runner, couldn;'t run more than 200m flat out... and usually came in the 3rd quarter inc ross country etc and I state that ANYONE with a honest BMI of 23 or below, under 30 within 18 months of train should be able to run a half marathon in 1:28 or below... only my opinon and I'm sure alot will argue till the cows come home.

If you want me to draw a 12 week plan for breaking 1:40, assuming you could run 1:50 NOW, I'd put £50 of my own money to say that if you fit the above criteria, and follow a plan I gave, you'd smash it to bits and give it an honest run and did what I said.

Running quicker times is about how much you want it... running world records is a gift... and you will always be limited by age to a "certain" extent... however in your 30's it'd make jack difference at the levels we're discussing here, unless, you'd DONE NOTHING for the past decade. once you start getting to county/state level and international level, then obviously age comes into play... but we're on about here in the gran scheme of things, averages times of 20 minute 5k's, 40 minute 10k's and 1:40 halfs... (just to get a ball park figure). These times are nothing and easily acheivable to ANYONE in their 30's IMHO.

i.e. Chris will with patcience batter 20 minutes for 5k... and if he pushed on he'd beat 40 minutes for 10k which seems to be the "good club runner" standard nowadays... assuming he could train heart with the ailments he's stated obviously, this may MEDICALLY be a limiting factor for training hard? Don't know.

Anyway, sorry for ransacking the thread, "chrisunder"... if you need any more advice, PM me matey.

[chuecalovers]

Update - I have an appointment with a sports cardiologist next week Thursday, - to check me out / do an ECG etc. That way I can be safe, and see if there is anything I should be aware of before pushing myself further. Like I say - had no problem so far, but its better to be safe.

[kesFockplek]

So much for me not pushing myself before my hospital appointment.

Another 40 seconds knocked off my best time for 5km.

Run - 5km, 25:45min

[ENGINESSQ]

please watch ya knees make sure you have great shoes.trust me bad knees are something you dont want

[Amerworma]

please watch ya knees make sure you have great shoes.trust me bad knees are something you dont want

Got a decent pair of saucony running trainers (I've always bought this brand, as they are good for my running style).

[Adwetyren]

cool i ran with new balance or the saucony jazz. both great shoes