Running

[DelB]

Anyone on here into running/jogging either to keep fit or competitively?

Was into cross-country running when I was at school and did a couple of half-marathons when I was 20 or so. Was also seriously into mountain-biking between 1991 and 2007, but a wrist-break put paid to that.

Am now 45 years old and my moobs wobble when I come down the stairs, so feel I need to do something to get fit and running seems the sensible choice as it can be done without breaking the bank! Question is, how do I get into it? Go and get property fitted for a decent pair of trainers? Go and see a doctor to make sure I'm not going to cough up a lung and die at the first sign of a hill? Join a club?

Any help or pointers gratefully accepted.

 

[thecraw]

Road bike is the answer del, not running. Road bike has far less stressful impact on the body and is an enjoyable form of exercise.

 

[DelB]

Can't afford a road bike at the moment Craw and would also have issues finding somewhere to store one. Also, not sure if I could live with being a 'roadie' after having mountain-biked for so long.

 

[Aztecs27]

Although Craw makes a good point re: stress on your joints due to the impact when you run, you can still do it with minimal damage.

One very important thing: GO TO A RUNNING SHOP AND HAVE YOUR GAIT ANALYSED (not a euphemism ) so you can get fitted for the correct shoe. I CANNOT stress the importance of this enough. You'll be looking at anywhere between 50-100 quid for some decent running shoes (50 if you're lucky enough to find a pair in the sale that suit your style), but that cost will save you pain and discomfort.

Joining a club could be a good starting point if you have one near by, as other like-minded people (and those of a similar level) can help to motivate one another.

If not, just start slow and build up. Set some short and long term targets (i.e. I want to be able to run round the block without stopping to I want to run a 10K in under an hour, to I want to complete a half marathon etc) to help with keeping the motivation up.

Best of luck!

 

[JustOne]

Try.............................................. skipping

It'll kill ya after 5 minutes. Don't have to go anywhere or buy anything, a bit of old rope will do it. No need to run home afterwards.

 

[Golfmmad]

Anyone on here into running/jogging either to keep fit or competitively?

Was into cross-country running when I was at school and did a couple of half-marathons when I was 20 or so. Was also seriously into mountain-biking between 1991 and 2007, but a wrist-break put paid to that.

Am now 45 years old and my moobs wobble when I come down the stairs, so feel I need to do something to get fit and running seems the sensible choice as it can be done without breaking the bank! Question is, how do I get into it? Go and get property fitted for a decent pair of trainers? Go and see a doctor to make sure I'm not going to cough up a lung and die at the first sign of a hill? Join a club?

Any help or pointers gratefully accepted.

A good book to get you going and I'd recommend, for anyone taking up jogging after an illness or not doing any form of proper exercise for about 10 years is, The Complete Jogger by Bruce Tulloh. It may be a bit dated now but the advice and plans for beginners is top draw.

For the really unfit he recommends a 6 week training plan where you do not run at any time - just brisk walking.

Then you start to run!

You should find it in the local library.

Good luck :thup:

 

[Val]

Del, get good trainers from a running shop and get out pounding the streets but work yourself in slowly as all you will do if you try too much too quick is chuck it.

Good luck big fella :thup:

 

[CMAC]

Swimming? Apart from some pools looking like human soup it's great minimum impact on senior joints, plus the breast stroke will help the man boobs, running just jiggles them

 

[robbest3offthetee]

Del, I started running in the new year, following a couch to 5k plan , have a look at (The Running Bug website), and am now running 10k every other day, Have lost a stone in weight and feel so much better in myself, as Aztec says, get yourself to a good running shop to sort your shoes and then follow the plan, If someone had said to me i would be running for an hour a couple of times a week I would have laughed but now its just great,get out there and enjoy, good luck mate....

 

[DelB]

That's the sort of inspiration I was looking for. Cheers - will check that site out this morning.

 

[DelB]

Just downloaded the 'Couch to 5K' app for iPhone, which seems to get rave reviews. Just need to get a pair of trainers now.

Cheers all.

 

[AmandaJR]

Just downloaded the 'Couch to 5K' app for iPhone, which seems to get rave reviews. Just need to get a pair of trainers now.

Cheers all.

Good luck. Proper running shoes are essential and making sure you pay heed to any niggling injuries that may crop up. I was a good runner but hopeless rester and finally serious injury curtailed my running "career" so I found golf!

 

[USER1999]

I keep trying to get back into my running, as I love being fit. Every time I start again, I either get ill, or a non running related injury. It's driving me nuts.

As previously stated, get a good pair of shoes from a reputable running shop, and get out there.

It helps to have some country side to run in, rather than pounding pavements too.

The trouble with cycling, is that unless there are some massive hills to cycle up and down, the fitter you get, the further you need to go, and the longer it takes. When I was cycling more seriously, I found that an hour was pretty useless, and I really needed 3 hours to get anything worthwhile out of it. An hour of running gives more bang for the time available.

When I started running, doing intervals of 2 minutes running, 1 minute walking kept me out there longer than just trying to run all the time.

 

[AmandaJR]

I keep trying to get back into my running, as I love being fit. Every time I start again, I either get ill, or a non running related injury. It's driving me nuts.

As previously stated, get a good pair of shoes from a reputable running shop, and get out there.

It helps to have some country side to run in, rather than pounding pavements too.

The trouble with cycling, is that unless there are some massive hills to cycle up and down, the fitter you get, the further you need to go, and the longer it takes. When I was cycling more seriously, I found that an hour was pretty useless, and I really needed 3 hours to get anything worthwhile out of it. An hour of running gives more bang for the time available.

When I started running, doing intervals of 2 minutes running, 1 minute walking kept me out there longer than just trying to run all the time.

Ditto the ill/injury curtailing running and all I want is to get up to 5m again!

I think the ratio of effort (calorific expenditure) for bike to run is 4:1 and like you enjoy the cycling but would have to do a minimum of 20m really to feel it was worth it.

Plus, weight bearing exercise is important and running achieves that.

 

[DelB]

Plus, weight bearing exercise is important and running achieves that.

At 6'1" and nearly 15 stone, I've got the weight bearing bit covered ok.............................

 

[Aztecs27]

Swimming? Apart from some pools looking like human soup it's great minimum impact on senior joints, plus the breast stroke will help the man boobs, running just jiggles them

Breast stroke is worse for your knees than running though. The human body was not designed for the mechanics of breast stroke. Front crawl is fine though and will help the moobs just as well. :thup: Running is also good for moobs though. Infact, running at the right speed is probably the best way to shed fat.

 

[pokerjoke]

A good book to get you going and I'd recommend, for anyone taking up jogging after an illness or not doing any form of proper exercise for about 10 years is, The Complete Jogger by Bruce Tulloh. It may be a bit dated now but the advice and plans for beginners is top draw.

For the really unfit he recommends a 6 week training plan where you do not run at any time - just brisk walking.

Then you start to run!

You should find it in the local library.

Good luck :thup:

Some great tips again.
Recently i hit 15 stone,so i decided i was going to lose weight.
Another reason was i bought a pair of Ping shorts and my Lime green Ping trousers.
Both were a little tight around the waist,2 weeks later ive lost 7lbs,purely from
biking one day,some light weights,and a little jog every 3 days or so.
Starting to feel a lot fitter and fresher.
I used to be a very good runner,ran in the all England cross country champs
in 1977 and 1978 and have ran over 60 half marathons.
I met Bruce Tulloh and his family at his house in Instow when i was about 12.
His son Clive as i remember was about 6 or so and also became a very good runner.
My claim to fame,even though he was getting older,was that i beat Bruce in a race in
Ilfracombe,the great Ilfracombe road race.
I also ran against Steve Ovett at Bideford,i never new then what a great athelete he was.
All i remember was he lapped me over 3000 metres.
Brings back memories.
Bruce Tulloh also when he was younger never wore trainers,always bare foot.
In fact i think he ran across america bare footed.
Anyway off for a jog now i have some inspiration,however not bare footed.

 

[CMAC]

usefull kit if anyone running http://www.simplycardio.co.uk/blog-garmin-forerunner-110-review_8.html

 

[Val]

Del c25k is a great beginner and the app is good too

 

[Golfmmad]

Some great tips again.
Recently i hit 15 stone,so i decided i was going to lose weight.
Another reason was i bought a pair of Ping shorts and my Lime green Ping trousers.
Both were a little tight around the waist,2 weeks later ive lost 7lbs,purely from
biking one day,some light weights,and a little jog every 3 days or so.
Starting to feel a lot fitter and fresher.
I used to be a very good runner,ran in the all England cross country champs
in 1977 and 1978 and have ran over 60 half marathons.
I met Bruce Tulloh and his family at his house in Instow when i was about 12.
His son Clive as i remember was about 6 or so and also became a very good runner.
My claim to fame,even though he was getting older,was that i beat Bruce in a race in
Ilfracombe,the great Ilfracombe road race.
I also ran against Steve Ovett at Bideford,i never new then what a great athelete he was.
All i remember was he lapped me over 3000 metres.
Brings back memories.
Bruce Tulloh also when he was younger never wore trainers,always bare foot.
In fact i think he ran across america bare footed.
Anyway off for a jog now i have some inspiration,however not bare footed.

You must of been a good runner PJ, even if Bruce Tulloh was older!

I remember reading in the intro to his book about his 1000 mile run across America, but didn't know that he did it in bare feet .
Great runner though in his time, he also coached Richard Neuraker (sp) in Marathon running, although very good, he didn't quite make it to the very top.