Denton
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Post by Denton on Jun 25, 2015 14:53:44 GMT
I imagine i'm probably the youngest here and I now cycle over running because of the strain on my knee's, although I have had surgery on them. I prefer either or cycling you can go for a bit longer and see a bit more of the countryside and running makes me feel like i've actually done some full on exercise but does make me ache for a few days after
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Post by kdwyellow on Jun 25, 2015 17:29:28 GMT
It's the achilles for me. I've got years and years of running left in me so long as I manage it properly but this time last year it was pretty painful...was hard to even walk. Doctor said it was a pretty common in 'men who do a lot of exercise', which probably shouldn't have pleased me as much as it did, then went on to say it was a particular problem in 'men of a certain age'. I'm 38, I'm not ready to be considered a man of a certain age! Andrew I'm only 40 and at 38 still felt invincible. Rather than wearing out, I've gone out of my way to break myself just recently and it's made me realise that I don't repair as quickly as I used to. At the same time I'm proud of my fitness levels compared to other 40 year olds that don't excercise in some way. I don't consider a 50 or 60 mile bike ride to be any kind of challenge. 100 needs a bit of preparation but I would do it quite easily. What's the running equivalent of that? You see people running a marathon a day every day for a year and stuff like that which makes my brain want to explode but when you break it down, your lifestyle dictates whether you can do it or not. I could ride 60 miles a day on my bike if I had the time but I don't.
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Post by Dylan on Jun 25, 2015 20:49:03 GMT
I can't run anymore so have taken up ERG rowing. Once I was shown the proper technique, I realised what a superb form of exercise it is. Particularly that your monitor gives you constant feedback and that you can do both stamina work and high intensity stuff.
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Post by cambcam on Jun 26, 2015 15:17:30 GMT
Interesting that this thread is only a couple of days old and there is already a significant amount of talk about injuries etc.
I've always wondered if damage is actually caused by the running itself, or if running simply exposes weaknesses that otherwise lie undetected. The 'impact' through the knee joint when running is quite brutal, and running does seem to carry a high 'wear and tear' factor.
I reckon my own soreness from about 5k is just my body telling me the joints are not suited to that sort of exercise, rather that injury or lack of preparation etc. I turned 50 last year so am finally adjusting my expectations and comparisons. Quite happy to have a fitness level whereby you can run a 5k easily, or jump on a bike and knock out a 50 miler quite quickly without any problems, so fitness levels are all relative I suppose.
One thing is for sure, the biggest benefit comes from never having smoked. I'd always encourage anyone to exercise, even at a very modest level, but smoking, Jesus Christ, stop pumping your lungs full of that shite. And quickly.
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Post by nutsaboutamber on Jun 27, 2015 10:04:33 GMT
I'm with Rocky. I don't plan my runs at all and never ever listen to music while I'm running. No planning works for me as I believe in not misreading the signs your body's giving you. So, it's useless to plan a 60 minute run when your body's knackered you can barely run a mile. Works the other way round too, as sometimes I find myself not wanting to stop. Plus I think that planning is for the pros, or those that are running only for weight reasons. Funny thing about running is that I'm always tired after just 5 mins, yet my legs seem to get a life of their own after 15 mins or so. How far and often do you go, vanni? I do about 2.25 miles, three times a week and always first thing(6am) in the morning. And always on a Saturday morning which between August and May, fortnightly, is a curious build up to downing half a dozen pints in the supporters' club! I'm 50 by the way.
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Post by vanni on Jun 27, 2015 16:30:10 GMT
I'm with Rocky. I don't plan my runs at all and never ever listen to music while I'm running. No planning works for me as I believe in not misreading the signs your body's giving you. So, it's useless to plan a 60 minute run when your body's knackered you can barely run a mile. Works the other way round too, as sometimes I find myself not wanting to stop. Plus I think that planning is for the pros, or those that are running only for weight reasons. Funny thing about running is that I'm always tired after just 5 mins, yet my legs seem to get a life of their own after 15 mins or so. How far and often do you go, vanni? I do about 2.25 miles, three times a week and always first thing(6am) in the morning. And always on a Saturday morning which between August and May, fortnightly, is a curious build up to downing half a dozen pints in the supporters' club! I'm 50 by the way. Like I said before, I don't have time for discipline at all. Ethics and morals yes, but discipline's out of the question. So, I go running whenever I feel like and don't have a timetable, in that I might go for a jog at 5.30 am or I could go at 6 or 8pm. Frankly I don't know how many miles I do but I think it's something like yours as usually I do between 30-60 mins, at least twice a week. Running time depends on whether I'm enjoying it or not, and if my left ankle is not giving me a lot of trouble, i.e. not hurting a lot. However, I go out walking at a fast pace every day, and only miss a day if the weather's terrible. Which is what I think I'll have to turn to sooner rather than later, as I'm a smoker and am finding it a lot tougher nowadays whenever I run. Also, the strain my ankle's getting from running is not helping at all. If only I didn't go to play a 7 a side football match, more than 20 years ago, as a favour to a friend! Thing with fast walking is time however, as I don't believe the '30 mins a day are enough' thing a lot of fitness experts say, and try to walk at the very least 60 mins. I'm 42, btw.
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Jun 27, 2015 17:59:09 GMT
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Post by Andrewlang on Jun 27, 2015 17:59:09 GMT
30 mins a day is probably enough to get a bit of air in your lungs and get the muscles working, depends what you're looking for I guess. I must admit I quite like pushing myself to the point where it becomes a battle between my brain and my limbs. When you've pushed yourself beyond the point where you wanted to give up it's very rewarding (but only retrospectively, at the time its f•cking rubbish)
Andrew
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Jun 28, 2015 12:45:15 GMT
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Post by belly77 on Jun 28, 2015 12:45:15 GMT
All my running niggles went away when I switched from neutral or barefoot trainers. I love nothing more then buggering off into the middle of nowhere on an early summers morning. Really is the best way to start the day.
I also love to swim and have got really into it this past year. I've always been a decent swimmer since my school days but I've started training properly now and have got into open water swimming. I used to go to Histon Lakes on a Friday with the Cambridge Tri club but I've been working away a lot and haven't managed it yet this season.
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Post by Russ Greaves on Jun 28, 2015 20:43:41 GMT
I find my Achilles tendons are sore for one, sometimes two days after a long run. It almost feels like they're popping when I walk.
I'm not sure if symptoms like that will subside over time, as my body becomes better conditioned, or if it's just the start of a slippery slope.
I try to vary my runs so I'm not always pounding concrete and I think I should get some proper expert advice on the right footwear, as I just bought a mid-range pair of running shoes I liked the look of.
As Andrew said, when you reach the point when you feel like you're in a battle with your own body and you just push through it, that's very rewarding.
It ties in with Vanni's point about the fact you can feel tired after a mile or so and yet, four miles later, you're feeling strong and like you could go all day.
I'm a bit of a sucker for stats, though - I do like to know how far I've run, how fast, see each split time, check my heart rate readings etc. I want to chart my progress based on more than just a feeling.
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Post by shubs on Jun 28, 2015 20:56:45 GMT
Running is brilliant. It is you and the road and I find it clears my head massively and I come home feeling cleansed and uncluttered. I started off doing the 5K park runs that take place all over the country every Saturday morning. I worked up to a couple of 10K races, a handful of half marathons and finally the Brighton Marathon a couple of years ago. The buzz of beating people and pushing on to improve your PB is great.
A word about injuries. Your trainers are by far your most important piece of kit and are well worth shelling out on. My current pair cost £85. Go to somewhere like the Sweat Shop where they put you on a treadmill and analyse your running style. Based on that, they recommend what footwear you should go for.
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Post by cambcam on Jun 28, 2015 21:22:42 GMT
Been meaning to call in at the sweat shop and get the proper assessment done for ages.
Just did a 20 minute light run on the treadmill on Friday and was bloody sore over the weekend, so something is clearly not right. I'm happy to keep the runs short, just two or three times a week, on a treadmill, with the correct measured shoes (say £70 -£100?), but if I'm still getting trouble after that it's time to call it a day I reckon.
Not bothered about not being able to run for hours, as prefer to use a run as part of a hour or two fitness/leisure session (cross trainer/run/swim/sauna/spa) but the running is the part that I really enjoy and lets you get a sweat on.
Just have to see how this one pans out I guess....
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Post by shubs on Jun 29, 2015 9:30:13 GMT
Been meaning to call in at the sweat shop and get the proper assessment done for ages. Just did a 20 minute light run on the treadmill on Friday and was bloody sore over the weekend, so something is clearly not right. I'm happy to keep the runs short, just two or three times a week, on a treadmill, with the correct measured shoes (say £70 -£100?), but if I'm still getting trouble after that it's time to call it a day I reckon. Not bothered about not being able to run for hours, as prefer to use a run as part of a hour or two fitness/leisure session (cross trainer/run/swim/sauna/spa) but the running is the part that I really enjoy and lets you get a sweat on. Just have to see how this one pans out I guess.... Definitely check out the Sweat Shop Cambcam. I have been really impressed with them. The bloke who served me last time has run 6 marathons and he gave me some great tips. As mentioned already, if you get the shoes right everything else will fall in to place. Best of luck!
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Post by belly77 on Jun 29, 2015 16:39:06 GMT
Had a rare Monday off so dropped the kids off at school and thought I'd check out the Jesus Green Lido. It was a refreshing 20'C but after a couple of laps it was a lovely temp. I'll definitely be popping over here more often. Smashed out 26 laps in 50 minutes. It's a little bit leafy in there but great for getting some long laps in, at 91 meters its one of the longest Lidos in Europe.
As for running, I used to get terrible shin splints when I first started. I changed trainers, socks, routes etc. The simple cure was to have my laces really loose. I suppose it depends on the individual. Listen to your body and if you are really in pain then stop. If it's a niggle that isn't slowing you down or affecting your form then crack on. That's my advice anyway. I also prefer the cross country routes as it's less stress on the body. Even in the midst of winter, the muddier the better.
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Jun 29, 2015 21:41:54 GMT
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Post by Russ Greaves on Jun 29, 2015 21:41:54 GMT
Had a long run planned today but absolutely crashed after three miles. Managed to drag it out to five miles and punished myself with a quick mile to my front door after a bit of a walk.
None of it was anything like fun.
Will have to prepare better tomorrow, especially in 25 degree heat! I'm missing the winter runs when I daren't stop for fear of freezing to death.
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Post by imp566 on Jun 30, 2015 8:10:58 GMT
That brings up a very valid point though - managing your own expectations in differing weather conditions. I hate running in extremes of weather, in the winter I layer up too much and often regret it, in summer the high temperatures really do me in. I'm like a beetroot after a mile or so, and never seem to hydrate enough when running.
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