The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[Pablo]

I can run 5k. But I dont want to be 'just' able to run it. I want to do it sub 30minutes like Norbs did. So training and easing my way is the best option. Couch to 5k was doing me brilliantly until I got food poisoning, and then had a chest infection.

Ah ok, so what's your PB for 5km then?

I think you'd be best to vary your runs. Don't just stick to 5kms. I'd recommend also throwing in some 6-7km runs too at a slower pace. You can still do the 5km ones too, but the extra variety will really help your fitness. When you do your 5km runs they'll seem much shorter too.

Anyway, good luck with it

[Norbs]

I can run 5k. But I dont want to be 'just' able to run it. I want to do it sub 30minutes like Norbs did. So training and easing my way is the best option. Couch to 5k was doing me brilliantly until I got food poisoning, and then had a chest infection.

To be fair Alex, I sound like a whining wheezing death machine when I'm running, you should aspire to more

[Norbs]

Fair enough, but how did you find her as a running partner in the first place?

She lives next door

[Pablo]

She lives next door

You're not just stalking her and running after her are you?

[Norbs]

No, she runs behind me, something about slip streams and blocking the wind

[Rich]

You should be running behind her.

[Norbs]

I'm old enough to be her dad! Plus her boyfriend is also a counter terrorist officer. And a Red

[Norbs]

Anyhow, back on topic

My left heel hurts, on the sole of my foot and feels more bone pain than muscle pain. Only hurts when I stand on it. I'm running in Asics Lahar 4 trail shoes but mostly on concrete/tarmac. Any ideas? Aids, the bad kind, has been ruled out

[Assassin]

No, she runs behind me, something about slip streams and blocking the wind

Just drop a couple of Silent but deadlies and she will soon get out of your slipstream

[Norbs]

5k in 13mins 26secs

No really. What.the.****

[RichC]

I've just run 10k for the first time in my life, aged 44. 56mins 10secs, which I'm made up with tbh. My running partner thinks I should enter a 10k race and she's convinced I'd shave 2 mins off that through excitement/adrenalin/competitive spirit. Not sure I agree

Well done Norbs

I really want to get back into running but struggling to find the motivation for it all.

[Chazza]

You can have the run around tomorrow if you want.

[RichC]

What after a puken camel?

[Chazza]

You're in charge.

[RichC]

Am I ****!