Advice on running

[sawtooth]

Ran 6k indoors tonight in 45 mins, it's very boring that's for sure. Will venture out after I get fitted for some decent shoes. Part of the reason for running indoors for me is to clear some cobwebs and to build stamina and confidence before taking to the road.

Great advice on here about what to expect outdoors.

Keep posting your times/ progress and I will do the same. Like giving up smoking it might help in numbers to keep the drive and morale up 👍

Good luck

 

[Golfmmad]

Forgot to say Sean, good luck with yours and everybody's runs!

 

[sawtooth]

Forgot to say Sean, good luck with yours and everybody's runs!

Cheers mate

 

[Paperboy]

Went for another run tonight managed to keep the 11 minute miles up.

A question for anyone using a GPS watch to do there runs, how long do you need to wait for the GPS to kick in?
For the second time thought the GPS was going and missed a big chunk of my run.

 

[Bazz]

Went for another run tonight managed to keep the 11 minute miles up.

A question for anyone using a GPS watch to do there runs, how long do you need to wait for the GPS to kick in?
For the second time thought the GPS was going and missed a big chunk of my run.

Mine takes about 30 seconds, switch it on whilst I'm warming up and stretching.

I did 5 miles before work this morning, set myself a challenge on January 4th to do 100 miles by February 19th...currently done 92.9. Not much left.

 

[gmc40]

Went for another run tonight managed to keep the 11 minute miles up.

A question for anyone using a GPS watch to do there runs, how long do you need to wait for the GPS to kick in?
For the second time thought the GPS was going and missed a big chunk of my run.

Can depend on the watch also. I used to own a Garmin Forerunner 15 and it was inconsistent. Sometimes it got a signal instantly and sometimes it took a few minutes. I upgraded to a Forerunner 225 at Xmas and never had an issue. Gets a signal instantly all the time.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Mine takes about 30 seconds, switch it on whilst I'm warming up and stretching.

I did 5 miles before work this morning, set myself a challenge on January 4th to do 100 miles by February 19th...currently done 92.9. Not much left.

Good effort mate, you did it easily😃

 

[Bazz]

Good effort mate, you did it easily��

Cheers Paul. Another 250 miles by July 1st is the next target.

 

[Paperboy]

Where's the best place to find running clothing?

Had a look on Wiggle but no real reflective tops. I need to get one to keep the old dear happy, when I go out for evening runs.

 

[Rooter]

Where's the best place to find running clothing?

Had a look on Wiggle but no real reflective tops. I need to get one to keep the old dear happy, when I go out for evening runs.

Sports direct if you want cheap and cheerful, if not decathlon, or go online. a quick google gives me:

http://www.run4it.com/

http://www.sportsshoes.com/clothing/

http://www.sweatshop.com/

 

[Paperboy]

Sports direct if you want cheap and cheerful, if not decathlon, or go online. a quick google gives me:

http://www.run4it.com/

http://www.sportsshoes.com/clothing/

http://www.sweatshop.com/

Cheers Scott, found a good deal on one of those sites :thup:

 

[Rooter]

Cheers Scott, found a good deal on one of those sites :thup:

Awesome! no worries, eyeing up a few bits on the sweatshop site myself!

 

[Paperboy]

I didn't get that far, found it on the sports shoes one. Jacket had LED's in the fabric that you change by USB. Was in the sale so snapped it up.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Simon, My advice on running at your age is DON'T
You'll knacker your knees, give yourself a heart attack and strain things you didn't know existed.

Id go low impact Cycling, walking, Golf, swimming etc etc

But thats just my opinion,

 

[Paperboy]

Simon, My advice on running at your age is DON'T
You'll knacker your knees, give yourself a heart attack and strain things you didn't know existed.

Id go low impact Cycling, walking, Golf, swimming etc etc

But thats just my opinion,

Phil I'm not really running more a quick jog, I've signed up for a run so need to get out there.

Do cross trainer and cycling machine at the gym as well.

 

[Spartacus]

How old are you Simon?

 

[Paperboy]

How old are you Simon?

I'll be 37 this year, but as already stated I'm at least 5 stone overweight.

 

[Spartacus]

Running will get that weight off in no time.

37 is only young.

Cod liver, omega 3 and glucosamine are your daily friends.

 

[Rooter]

Running will get that weight off in no time.

37 is only young.

Cod liver, omega 3 and glucosamine are your daily friends.

Same as me Simon! In fact I'm 37 next week! Already on the above supplements!

 

[woody69]

Running will get that weight off in no time.

37 is only young.

Cod liver, omega 3 and glucosamine are your daily friends.

Assuming he eats sensibly of course. Running 5 miles will likely burn around 700 calories or so (approx). As long as he doesn't replace those spent calories with some food he will start to lose some weight. It is amazing how many people think that because they are suddenly exercising how they can eat more, or the same and think the weight will drop off.