The new improved fitness thread

[D6Nutz]

Running club tonight, that was proper hard work. I peaked my heart rate at over 175bpm more than once tonight.

Thinking I need to do some more speed training so might sign up for a couple 5k races.

[duke63]

Just been for a run to clear my head a bit.

[Perkles]

running again last night now up to 20 minute runs 3 times per week.By the middle of July I want to be comfortable doing an hour each run.The half marathon I am doing is in October so ive got plenty of time but i want to run it fairly comfortably.The weights coming off me steadily which i am really happy about as I was becoming a proper lard arse.

[Kwacky]

I'm very bored with going to the gym. I've lost all motivation.

[D6Nutz]

I've given up my gym membership now.. Totally lost all motivation for going.

I just do running club now, which is usually twice a week but sometimes three. I've coupled that with cycling a bit. Now I've converted my mountain bike into a hybrid it's much easier to cycle distances on the road.

[Perkles]

Any tips hot get up to an hour run without killing myself,do I add ten minutes every week or so or just got for a full hour

[Blade]

I would add 10 min a week and say that is pretty impressive.

[kiwikrasher]

Any tips hot get up to an hour run without killing myself,do I add ten minutes every week or so or just got for a full hour

After blowing out my archillies Perks, the physio said (who happened to be a ultra marathon runner himself) to only increase the amount of running you do by 10% each week. Any more than that and you risk injury, and this was the thing he said that hurt the most..."especially at your age"

Just work up to it mate, and get good shoes, don't scrimp on them.

[Perkles]

Any tips hot get up to an hour run without killing myself,do I add ten minutes every week or so or just got for a full hour

After blowing out my archillies Perks, the physio said (who happened to be a ultra marathon runner himself) to only increase the amount of running you do by 10% each week. Any more than that and you risk injury, and this was the thing he said that hurt the most..."especially at your age"

Just work up to it mate, and get good shoes, don't scrimp on them.

Point taken,I'm no spring chicken and don't want to get injured.I will take it steady and ramp up slowly

[D6Nutz]

Any tips hot get up to an hour run without killing myself,do I add ten minutes every week or so or just got for a full hour

After blowing out my archillies Perks, the physio said (who happened to be a ultra marathon runner himself) to only increase the amount of running you do by 10% each week. Any more than that and you risk injury, and this was the thing he said that hurt the most..."especially at your age"

Just work up to it mate, and get good shoes, don't scrimp on them.

I'd agree 100% with kiwi, build up nice and steadly to get your body used to running. One of the guys I'm working with didn't and he's paying for it, he is incredibly fit but tried to run 13 miles without and previous training. He is still in pain 3 weeks later.

It might be worth searching out training plans for a half marathon to give you an idea of what distances you should be running and when. There are also a number of Couch to 5/10k podcasts designed to help new runners get going.

With regards to shoes, definitely get good shoes but more importantly get the right shoes for you. If you can get to a proper running shop you can get a gait analysis done which will help in choosing the right shoes. I have been to sweatshop a couple of times now and they are always very helpful, they also offer a 30 day exchange policy if the shoes you choose cause you problems.

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[D6Nutz]

Knackered myself out last night..

Cycled 6 miles to the meeting point for the run.
Ran about 6 miles, mainly trail on wet grass.
Cycled 6 miles home in the pissing rain and strong winds.

Fecking knackered today..

[Blade]

Agree with Nutz on the gait anaylisis and the 30 day exchange is a good feature as I had to change mine as although the right level of support they rubbed terrible so swapped to a different support shoe.

[kiwikrasher]

With regards to shoes, definitely get good shoes but more importantly get the right shoes for you. If you can get to a proper running shop you can get a gait analysis done which will help in choosing the right shoes. I have been to sweatshop a couple of times now and they are always very helpful, they also offer a 30 day exchange policy if the shoes you choose cause you problems.

Very valuable point!

[Perkles]

running tonight ,going to add ten minutes onto my run and do 30 minutes

[Kwacky]

Dragged my arse to the gym. Actually enjoyed it once I got into it.

[D6Nutz]

Did my first 10k race yesterday evening. Managed 55 mins, bit disappointed as I would like to have been quicker, but I underestimated the course.

Race 2 is next month so I've got a target set.

[C00kiemonster]

I've started running a little again last week with two 8k runs, which I felt pretty good. Did them in 45 mins so pretty happy with that.

I've also bought a decent road bike to do some cycling this summer too, so should be getting fitter I hope to post some decent results here . I'm also using my phone to record runs and cycles . Brilliant use of a smartphone, some apps are pointless but fitness really does lend itself to these apps . Doesn't make me faster though

[Kwacky]

I'm also using my phone to record runs and cycles . Brilliant use of a smartphone, some apps are pointless but fitness really does lend itself to these apps . Doesn't make me faster though

Just remember not to post the results on facebook, because no one cares but you

[C00kiemonster]

I'm also using my phone to record runs and cycles . Brilliant use of a smartphone, some apps are pointless but fitness really does lend itself to these apps . Doesn't make me faster though

Just remember not to post the results on facebook, because no one cares but you

No danger of that . As an elite athlete I wouldn't want to upset anyone...... . Not.

[Perkles]

running again tonight but i feel like in need a rest ,my knees are hurting and my legs are aching