The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[EwarWoo]

Well, that ended prematurely. Knee pains been slowly getting worse so figured I should check with a doc instead of just pushing through, luckily my GP specialises in sports medicine.

All the years of babying my knees has left me with weak inner quads so my knees are off track when under pressure.

Going for an x-ray then will be referred to a physio and strict orders not to run until after. Can still walk and ride my bike at least.

[Norbs]

I did say running was bad for you

[EwarWoo]

I did say I never ran as I didn't think my knees would cope. Was silly enough to convince myself I was just making excuses

Way he was talking but I reckon I'll get some exercises and supports and I'll be right to kick off again. Hopefully. Ironically I'd just started to enjoy it even with the pain.

[Norbs]

I was the same, wanted to love it but just kept getting niggling injuries in knees feet or ankles.

Have you thought about trail running? Speeds are much slower and trails are more cushioned than tarmac. Bounding through woods and puddles used more core muscles and wasn't as repetitive

[EwarWoo]

I'm not fit enough. That kind of terrain is hard as f. Wouldn't mind trying it if I can get in shape but.

Actually live about 2k from a (gentle) mountain with trails up it I've walked up it but runnings another thing.

[Norbs]

I'm not fit enough. That kind of terrain is hard as f. Wouldn't mind trying it if I can get in shape but.

Actually live about 2k from a (gentle) mountain with trails up it I've walked up it but runnings another thing.

There's running and there's running though. I used to run approx 8:45mins per mile and that would drop to 10mins when I ran through the woods, and less than walking pace on any incline. I reckon you're probably fitter than I was then, and certainly fitter than I am now

[Nicey]

Cheers guys.

Was basically over 12 months I lost 37, had a pre diabetes scare so went from 137 to 100 dead mid Jan to end Nov last year. I lost track at Christmas, 5 weeks of hols with my dad over popped on 7kg and haven't got rid of it yet. It's harder to motivate the diet side when you don't feel unhealthy. Lol.

And yeah, just walking normal, but fast. I just keep pushing until my heart rates over 140 and sit there. 205k's in 11 days puts me to shame but. That's some serious distance.

F me ! thats good going mate, keep it up

[Nicey]

Intermittent sprint running on the hamster machine is apparently great for burning fat ... sprint for 30 full pelt on 10 plus speed ... then 80 seconds rest rince and repeat ... and you only need 20 minutes of this to get big results puts you in a fat burning space for the rest of the day

[Norbs]

Yeah, it's called HIT - high intensity training. Sounds too good to be true but haven't heard anyone disprove it

[labourRed]

Yeah, it's called HIT - high intensity training. Sounds too good to be true but haven't heard anyone disprove it

Well, HIIT it's great. Second only to weight training for weight loss. Or combine it like evil 8complexes.

Any exercise that suits the individual is great though, of course. Whatever floats your boat.

Today I filled an eight tonne skip with building rubble and a hedge. Functional fitness.

[Norbs]

I routed the cabling for 8 ceiling downlights and tomorrow I'm going to board the ceiling. DIY exercise FTW

[labourRed]

I routed the cabling for 8 ceiling downlights and tomorrow I'm going to board the ceiling. DIY exercise FTW

I had a double win. The missus came home from work and helped me cut branches to minimise volume. Anyway it knocked the puff out of her and she was in bed by 10 And she still plays to a fairly high level in sport, if you call hockey a sport.

[Norbs]

I had a double win. The missus came home from work and helped me cut branches to minimise volume. Anyway it knocked the puff out of her and she was in bed by 10 And she still plays to a fairly high level in sport, if you call hockey a sport.

I've been told I have reflux so I'm not drinking at all at the moment, it means I'm fresh in the evening. My missus was asleep on the sofa too which meant I could research bathroom products on the net interspersed with a bit of Est in peace

[EwarWoo]

I'm **** at DIY and in a rental, and for work I sit behind a desk, so incidental exercise is next to nowt. Since I quit vaping and have no excuse to go outside I'd be on ~3k steps a day unless I force myself (I consider Wednesday a rest day as I work from home and that's usually what I'm at).

I do sometimes wish I was in a more active job, but then see people stuck outside doing stuff on 35 degree days and think **** that.

Reflux is a bitch. Diet definitely works better for it than drugs.

[Norbs]

Cheers fella. It's the cough that's killing me, there's no other discomfort. It's stopped me exercising properly too so I'm trying to do as many steps as possible and volunteering at work to do physical stuff.

I've cut down on portion sizes and am trying to eat earlier in the evening. I do need to shift 10kg though, you've been an inspiration