glowy69 wrote:Jonathan86 wrote:glowy69 wrote:Right so as the nice fellow Avon pointed out, here is the running thread.
Currently Im managing 4.5 miles in just under 30 minutes, as I have nothing to gauge this against, I think its quite a decent time. Ive been training for two weeks, I try to run 3 times a week and I need to start swimming. For someone who is so thin..is there any chance that I might put some weight on by doing this.
Im running a marathon in April next year, so you are all going to sponsor me to.
Sorry to say, but there is no way you will put on weight while distance training, and if anything you will lose weight. If you want to put on weight then you will have to focus on weight training and reduce the cardio. If you want to achieve a quick running pace, then you don't want to be carrying that extra muscle
I may have worded it incorrectly, the "fat" I currently carry, should turn to muscle yes? Around my legs, waist and whatnot. I currently weigh 10 stone and im about 5ft 10"
As for the time, yeah I thought it was decent poser. No way Im gonna manage it for 26 miles, but my aim is to build my stamina first over 4-5 miles that I can run without really getting too knackered because currently even though I can keep going Im ****** when I get in.
Ive been reading the guides someone linked me too and I need to invest in some sugary treats I believe for when I start to run longer distances
TBH that is a good time, I'm doing something similar distance wise at about 8 minutes per mile - my excuse is I'm old(ish),my knees hurt , I've dodgy ankles from football, it's a strong headwind etc!
To increase muscles you'd really need to be doing weights as mentioned but to get extra power try and sprint-(or as close as you can get withought using up all your reserves) on any uphill sections, kinda obvious but I've noticed slight gains in the amount of muscle on my legs as well. Conversely - mountain runners say that you're better off expending your energy on the downhill sections becasue you get a much greater increase in pace whereas the energy on an uphill section doesn't gain a significant enough advantage.
And I swear by a banana about an hour before a run, slow release energy that always keeps me going.
A lot of that is probably captian obvious talking.