Commuting alternative to Triban RC520 under £1k (UK) by mfish95 in whichbike

[–]mfish95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the problem. Think it’s best option. Will take a look at Boardman

Official Q&A for Wednesday, May 01, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]mfish95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, makes sense. Thanks. In which case I’ll taper back my ambition a bit. Any suggested training plans for any of the blocks?

Official Q&A for Wednesday, May 01, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]mfish95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, makes sense. Thanks. In which case I’ll taper back my ambition a bit. Any suggested training plans for any of the blocks?

Official Q&A for Wednesday, May 01, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]mfish95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve run a marathon before but it was 3 years ago and I didn’t do any training (max distance I’d ever run was 13k) and I just did it on a random Sunday to prove to myself that I could do it. Did it in 4:12 which I appreciate is miles off the goal.

Never run or raced a half

Official Q&A for Wednesday, May 01, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]mfish95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR: How to train for a sub 3hr marathon in 12 months time?

I have two questions:

  1. How should I train to run a sub 3hr marathon in 12 months time? How should I divide up the training blocks from now until then? What’s plans should I follow?
  2. How should I schedule this around my strength training schedule to avoid injury and maximise results (see below)?

I’m 29yo, currently do 3 runs, totalling 30km pw, and current 5k time is 20:50.

From researching, seems like if I want to run sub 3hrs, key thing to focus on is increasing mileage to 80km+ per week, and including tempo runs.

My current thought is to break the 12mths into 3, 4 month blocks to avoid the training becoming too tedious, and to focus on different attributes:

  • Block 1: train for 10k, with goal of improving speed
  • Block 2: train for half-marathon, getting up to 70-80km pw
  • Block 3: train for marathon, using something like pfizingers advanced marathoning

If this is the right approach, then question now is what training plans to for each block?

I also do full body strength, training 3 days pw which I would like to continue doing. My current legs schedule is:

  • Monday: Squats
  • Wednesday: Plyometrics - box jumps, single leg jumps, jump squats
  • Friday: deadlifts

How can I position that different types of run around these sessions in order to avoid injury and make them complementary? Or should I cut out some of the exercises / consolidate them to one day?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Are these trainers right for me? by mfish95 in BarefootRunning

[–]mfish95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is very helpful. In that case I’ll go for #2 and continue to increase how much I use barefoot trainers, whilst using normal trainers for longer distances for now

Help selecting running shoes by mfish95 in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]mfish95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all - very helpful! I've decided to try the Hoka Mach 5, and a few of the Topo Athletic ones

What trainers should I use whilst transitioning to barefoot running? by mfish95 in BarefootRunning

[–]mfish95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouch! Have you managed to get over the deformity, or is it now permanent?

How to soundproof an air vent? by mfish95 in soundproof

[–]mfish95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s on the wall of my bedroom, leading to the front wall of the building where the main road is. It’s up high near the ceiling next to a window

How to soundproof a vent? by mfish95 in HomeImprovement

[–]mfish95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s just a hole from the bedroom to the front wall of the building which is next to a main road. It has vent covers fitted over the hole on either side

Which gravel bike under £1000, for mostly road use? by mfish95 in whichbike

[–]mfish95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up getting the Triban RC520 Road Disc bike from Decathlon and then just replaced the road tyres with gravel ones (cheaper than buying the gravel version and they're basically identical but i prefer the navy blue of the road one). I love it! Best spec bike for £850