Comments on: Running From 5K To 10K To Ultra Marathon – How I Hit My Targets And Increased My Distances……Even If At Times I Thought I Couldn’t

By: steve

steve — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:41:49 +0000

I really like this article you made here. I am pretty new to running, cuz i’m in high school, last year was my first track season, this my first cross country. I never made good 5k times(20:23 min PR) I just think this is very interesting, because I am trying to maybe keep an eye out for some 10k races(that’s about as far as I can possibly go right now), because I greatly struggle with staying interested during the run. I feels great afterwards, but while running, for me, it kinda feels like a mix between boredom and pain(unless I have others to run with, then just pain and gain).

By: Mr Run

Mr Run — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:43:21 +0000

In reply to Running Man. Many thanks, Stuart, really glad you like the article. Yep, solo running can be liberating and can take you places - sometimes planned and sometimes it can be a full improv. Pavements can be unforgiving but with perfect shoes, right tempo and balanced distance training, we can often exceed what we think we can do. I am still discovering and have found some brilliant new routes along the ones that I have pounded for years. London running can definitely turn into a lifetime project. Wishing you all the best with your journey!

By: Running Man

Running Man — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:42:00 +0000

Hello Mr Run,

I came across your article via Facebook and I have to say I am very pleased to have done so. Your journey is exactly the one I’m following now and at 59 and second year in, I’m planning for my first half marathon later this year.

Mine will be off road though. I found pounding the pavements absolutely brutal as I carry around 15 stone and my calf muscles have been very problematic. I’ll still do a 5k on the road and a fast mile as part of the training but nothing more than that and sometimes the longer off road training takes me on some tarmac for short distances but I avoid it if I can!

I’m impressed with your running alone mentality and I do have a similar feeling as I don’t want to join a club or a group as nice as that might be but I do want to run the distances as part of an organised event, I want a medal for each one!

Congratulations on what you’ve achieved, I shall delve into all the interesting articles you have put up and you never know I might write something myself and send it to you!

By: Mr Run

Mr Run — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:16:53 +0000

In reply to Wilkinson Constance.

Many thanks for your comment! Yeah, that’s very true – I ran some 5K distances where I timed it wrong and started too fast, running out of steam later. I also agree with 10K, it’s got all that makes a distance great. In terms of marathon, yes it took me 5 days of training per week (for months) which at times was done in not so pretty weather and there are other factors to consider, diet/rest/hydration/cross-training. Although it’s pretty full on I managed to enjoy it as I was driven and motivated by the target rather than the process. I guess, we simply need to find what drives us. In the end, all is good for as long as we are out there running! 🙂

By: Wilkinson Constance

Wilkinson Constance — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:54:12 +0000

“Most of the 5K race will feel difficult,” Harrington says. “It is a short race, after all. But if you can, shoot for negative splits. That means your miles get progressively faster. I like to keep mile one in the yellow (medium) zone, mile two in the orange (pretty hard) zone, and mile three in the red zone, which is going all out.” To many, the 10K is the perfect race distance. At 6.2 miles, it’s long enough to feel tough and satisfying, but short enough that you can still run hard and fast. Plus, unlike a marathon, the training doesn’t totally take over your life.

By: Mr Run

Mr Run — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:16:16 +0000

In reply to Catrina. Thank you Catrina. I prefer to run alone, I find it more relaxing and peaceful when running on my own terms. Currently the only plan is to work on strength and endurance through interval and tempo runs, and keep long weekend runs in zone 2. I’ll probably come up with a new running plan quite soon though. :) ;)

By: Catrina

Catrina — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:56:00 +0000

A very inspiring story, Mr Run!
It takes an enormous will power do pull off a 50k on your own!! Especially after failing at the first attempt.
I am impressed by your discipline and grit.

I can see that you will continue to challenge yourself going forward. Perhaps some PBs next?

By: Mr Run

Mr Run — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:22:56 +0000

In reply to V.

Ha! Thank you but I think it takes a bit more to be a Superhero, a bit more than just a longish run. 🙂 You can read some extra about ultra marathons here – http://www.iau-ultramarathon.org/
Happy running!

By: V

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:26:23 +0000

You are a superhero! ‍♂️

Not sure if I even knew ultra marathon existed until you told me lol

By: Mr Run

Mr Run — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:44:39 +0000

In reply to iJ. Really glad you like it, thank you. I’ll remember that day forever. Not sure what was happening, but whatever it was it felt really good. The whole run just made sense and felt right from start to finish. One of those days… ;)