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JohnP's answer is good.
To answer the question directly - probably 2 years would be safe - but it's kind of the wrong question.
Tim Knowles' book contains plans for a nice progression from no running at all through to finishing the ~90km Comrades Marathon. It starts by training for 10km, then a half, then the full marathon and then the ultra. Each stage ...
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There are going to be a few different questions that will somewhat dictate the time needed to train.
How much have you run in the past? - If you haven't run much, then getting to the point where you can do 50 miles (roughly 80k) is going to take longer than someone that has a more extensive running background. You also need to progress slower, as your body ...
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Danish Extreme Runner Jacob Juul Hastrup trained his girlfriend for Atacama Crossing in Chile in 2006. The trtaining took 6 months according to his book. Worth a read if you want to run yourself - though it is only in Danish :-(
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Unfamiliar exercises are harder than familiar exercises. The 8x400 zonked you because you're used to 20k runs. A sprinter used to 8x400 would be zonked after a 20k run.
Things we're not good at or that we don't do are more exhausting.
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Ive once read a study/article about running technique, but Im afraid I cant find it right now. I can summarise it tho.
Basically, there are a few factors determining running speed. Those are stride length, flight time, ground contact time, stride frequency.
The study showed that at some level of competitiveness, most top athletes had a very similar stride ...
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Today I read this blog article on the NY Times blog, about the comparison between barefoot running and traditional (cushioned) running. Especially it compares the forefoot landing and heel landing styles, which is not exactly the same distinction but closely related.
The article also cites the Journal of applied physiology but with focus on the economy of ...
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Try dynamic stretching. There is a video at the followng link.
http://www.runnersworld.com/stretching/dynamic-routine
LEG LIFTS
Swing one leg out to the side, then swing it back across your body in front of your other leg. Repeat 10 times on each side. Feel wobbly? Hold onto a steady object.
BUTT-KICKS
While standing tall, walk forward with an exaggerated ...
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Based on my own experiences, I can only say that the shock wave therapy did help on the pain in my feet from PF, but not enough to help me start running again. The later took 9 months and a very slow start-up after that. Now - two years later - I run 40+ km/week and participate in all the half-marathons I can find the time for... I still tape my feet (the ...
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The higher intensity of 'push' in each stride manifests itself in acceleration. That is the variable your are considering, not speed itself. What you call 'running power' simply implies reaching a specific speed faster. The 'end' force you have to constantly apply to maintain that effective speed is the same, no matter how fast you reached it earlier.
In ...
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There is a lot of debate about the efficacy of stretching (see "The Impact of Stretching on Sports Injury Risk: A Systematic Review of the Literature"), but the general suggestion is that you should (i) do some light exercise to increase blood flow to the muscles/tendons (walking, light jogging, massage, apply heat) before you exercise, (ii) do some light ...
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Assuming all other things are equal (running form, for example), if you produce more power, you'll run faster. Somebody that is running faster is producing more power. There is no trade-off.
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On every day that you run, go for at least 30 minutes. When you do intervals, go for consistent pacing, not speed--quick but relaxed. Alternate between workout days and easy running/jogging days. Don't bother too much with speed work right now, for 1.5 miles you need to develop aerobic fitness more than anything else. If you haven't been training much/at ...
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At that short a distance I'd say run more. First and foremost, you need your body to get acustomed to running faster.
So doing sessions of 400m and 800m sprints - about 0.25mile and 0.5mile respectively, aiming to get towards a pace at or below your goal pace will help.
Additionally, keeping consistant records and lot of practise will get you there ...
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Get some fruit inside you to get your energy back and also for some potassium to help muscle recovery. Bananas and raisins are great sources of potassium as far as fruits go. Bananas are also one of the few natural foods that are deemed a complete protein, and proteins are a must to aid working and growing muscles. Bananas and raisins may be relatively high ...
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Thank you for edit which provides important information.
I'd say that your weight is ok for 187 cm sport man. If you are afraid of injuries you can try to use your forefoot while running. Your arch will automatically and NATURALLY absorb shocks. This type of running will lead to stronger calf muscles too. Or you can run on the beach where sand is absorbing ...
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Endurance is like anything else, it takes time to build up. Many people find that a program such as a couch to 5k or similar can help get them back training to a more effective level, and I have found that the Galloway run/walk method can also be an effective way to increase endurance safely.
It sounds also like you may have had some muscle catabolism or ...
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Keep running. Your legs have all the strength they need to run. What you need to develop is muscular endurance. Squats will build strength, but they won't give you the endurance. You should also give your muscles a bit of rest after you 6k runs if they really tire your legs out that much.
Alternate days that leave your legs feeling tired, exhausted, or ...
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There are many various factors. Actually, there are so many, that every calorie burnt calculation is an approximation.
The first and most obvious factor is - does your treadmill include your BMR in its calculations? (BMR) Your weight, age, VO2max, the intansity of the exercise (your heart rate), bloodsugar level, the temperature... Sometimes its even hard ...
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Given the risk of getting caught in the race & shutting down pain signals from your body -> worse injuries, I would skip the race.
For example, see this article. Even if it is a bit old (1992), it states that running as an exercise has a high frequency of injuries and one of the main causes is competition. Naturally, you can be injured in all sports and ...
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Run the half - don't run the marathon.
A base of 15km is not enough for a full and you'll cause more damage if you try. The heel inflamation is a signal from your body that you're doing too much too soon.
You should be able to run a pretty good half and then go back for the full next year.
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I am a runner and have completed P90X and P90X2. I would strongly suggest P90X2 to meet your personal goals of improving your physical appearance and your running form.
While P90X is designed for general fitness, P90X2 is more focused on athletic performance. There are a few key aspects of P90X that make it a better fit for you:
Core strengthening - ...
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Blackened and/or losing toenails is very common among very long distance runners (half marathon and longer). One of the primary causes is the foot being too loose in the shoe, and being rammed into the front of the shoe repeatedly.
Oddly enough, buying shoes one size bigger can lead to worse problems, and still not solve the original problem, as the ...
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Stick to what is working for you. If you cannot run everyday, but OK with running on alternate days, do that. Unless there is some deadline due to competition, there is no point in over-stressing yourself.
I am not a big runner myself and used be even worse, but I learned that persistence leads to good results and persistence is not possible if you do not ...
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Try a BCAA supplement. Drink before and after, and if you run longer than 45 minutes, during as well.
I also strongly recommend working your way up gradually, with run/walk intervals. My first training program was with a Jeff Galloway run/walk method. After a month or so I no longer needed to walk on long runs, and was able to modify my interval training by ...
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HR is a very accurate measure of effort, and as delayed as any other natural parameter, call it breathing, perceived effort, fatigue (or even sweat to give another example).
Your heart doesn't know if it's cold or hot, uphill or downhill. Any factors that increase/decrease your heart rate will likely impact your performance
The only thing that might be ...
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Try it both ways and see what you like.
This article from Runner's World gives some things to consider when making this decision, but the decision doesn't make much of a difference, especially for jogs, rather than training.
If you had a late dinner or snacks in the evening, you probably won't feel the need to eat much before running.
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The shortest answer to your question is yes. Seniors are more likely to have injuries, general weakness, or other extenuating health conditions due to their age or other activities when they were younger. More care has to be taken toward the beginning of their journey, but once they get started it will drastically improve their quality of life. That said, ...
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Ask yourself this question:
What's the likelihood of re-injuring the finger?
The finger will take as long as it takes to get better, and running isn't going to change that significantly enough to worry about it if at all. As long as there is a low likelihood that you are going to hurt the finger again doing any activity, there is no reason to avoid ...
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The RunnersWorld program looks like a good way to get yourself into running. It's based on time, which is good because time spent running is all you really need to focus on when you start. During the 8-week program, noticing that you're able to run longer without feeling worse will be a good enough sign of progress. You may feel discouraged sometimes during ...
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