The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[Alex]

I was thinking of going back to use the C25K as an interval trainer. So rather than run-walk-run-walk. I would jog-run-jog-run.

I think its a good plan, so you cant really go wrong with it. It builds you slowly.

[Saveloy]

Yeah, thinking about doing C25k in parallel with some longer distance plodding. Try to mix it up a bit.

[Alex]

Its timings. Week 1 starts off with intervals 60 seconds running 90 seconds walking. Week 2 is 90 seconds running 120 seconds walking. Just increases from there.

The final 3 weeks are 25,28 and 30 minutes of running solid. Its a good way to build from Zero IMO. Not had any injuries or niggles yet.

Im pretty much just doing 4.5km in the 30 minutes of running. But im sort of holding myself back and not pushing too hard too soon.

Thinking about getting back in that way?

[Saveloy]

Do you have to hit specific times at each stage of C25k or is it solely a distance thing?

[Alex]

Alex: 10.1km

On the final week of C25K now. Got to find something to keep going, need music or something as the Podcast is finishing now.

Pleased I did it again, but the real work starts now

[Alex]

Alex: 10.1km

On the final week of C25K now. Got to find something to keep going, need music or something as the Podcast is finishing now.

Pleased I did it again, but the real work starts now

[bacon]

Ran another 21.4k

[Boogs]

No, that's never been mentioned. I didn't know that was an option - I feel cheated!

Although maybe it's because my heart stuff has never been lifestyle or exercise related? (not implying your father in law's was though). Or was he offered it more as a recovery thing?

This whole recovery thing is pretty frustrating. Still, I should be grateful I guess.

I'm quite looking forward to getting back to running. I let it slide over winter which was pretty slack of me.

No he's slim and reasonably fit. They just keep an eye on him and make sure he's not doing to much to soon.

I must admit I'm very surprised with all the bother you've been through that this hasn't been mentioned or offered to you!

[Norbs]

No running for me at the moment, I think I've got a groin strain. Walking even hurts, running's impossible

[Saveloy]

Do you get free NHS gym membership and a personal trainer for 6 months? My father in law had a triple heart bypass late last year and still trots off down the gym for his sessions.

No, that's never been mentioned. I didn't know that was an option - I feel cheated!

Although maybe it's because my heart stuff has never been lifestyle or exercise related? (not implying your father in law's was though). Or was he offered it more as a recovery thing?

This whole recovery thing is pretty frustrating. Still, I should be grateful I guess.

I'm quite looking forward to getting back to running. I let it slide over winter which was pretty slack of me.

[Boogs]

I walked for 5km today Recovery progressing nicely. Hopefully I can start running in June.

Do you get free NHS gym membership and a personal trainer for 6 months? My father in law had a triple heart bypass late last year and still trots off down the gym for his sessions.

[Alex]

Good work mate!

[Assassin]

I walked for 5km today Recovery progressing nicely. Hopefully I can start running in June.

First steps Sav

[Saveloy]

I walked for 5km today Recovery progressing nicely. Hopefully I can start running in June.

[Fosterbloke]

**** crossfit, got swollen triceps due to pushing myself with 130 burpees.

Had an ultrasound on my arms today, luckily no tearing of the muscles, compartmentalisation or elevated CK levels. Just seriously fatigued them.

Two weeks rest is likely.

Going back to putting miles on the bike, attacking hills and doing trail skills work.