Running

[MrBump]

Sick of struggling with my lardy-arsed belly every time I get out of bed in the mornings, so I'm starting to run.

I've trained in martial arts for years, and I've always used it as an excuse for not getting "properly" fit - but my cardio fitness is SHOCKINGLY bad!

So.  Went out for a 10 minute run this evening - could have done more, but Mrs Bump was getting my tea ready, so I didn't want to spoil that!  Lungs feel like I've smoked a box of cigars at the moment, but I'll persevere...

 :D

Mark.

[Dmoney]

i feel somewhat similar. I just got back from the gym. I had a bit of a run and some other stuff.
working 8am - 6.30pm and getting home late means its hard to cram stuff in, but im trying my best and I imagine we'll both feel better for it.

I had a knock back when I realised most of my progress was all in my head. that got me down. I did martial arts from when I was about 7 or 8 until i was 18. At some point I'd like to back into it, even if its just going to the kickboxing class at my gym.

we both need to keep it up... more people here should leave us encouraging messages! 

[Transcend]

You should keep it up!

I also used to do karate from about 8 until 20 then i moved away.

Tried the local venue for the club i was registered with for a few months but i just didn't click with the other students or the sensei so i packed it in.

Now i've fallen into the trap of i look thin so i must be healthy!

Which is so not the case i need to sort myself out and stop eating pies

[Davey]

started working out at home on the 1st, intend to keep it up every day, since .. i'm in really bad shape.

same routine when i get up and before i go to bed.. i'll try and incorporate some weight lifting i can do at the computer and stuff like that..
running, not my thing, but if i'll have to do it, i guess i'l have to do it :P

[Denim n Leather]

The stairwell in my building has 110 steps from lobby to roof. I run 3 laps, 3x/week. It is brutality.

[gwEm]

Running Free?

[Denim n Leather]

Running Free?

HA!

[Roobubba]

I think I need to buy my second set of running shoes soon. Haven't been out for about 3 or 4 weeks now, I definitely need encouragement to actually do it.

I used to do a lot of rowing at Uni (training for the University squad but gave up because I was falling behind in my studies), so was very fit during that time. Since getting married and doing a PhD, I've let the exercise slip massively and tried to make a conscious effort to go running this year, which I've done a bit but haven't really put enough hours or effort in, if I'm honest.

It's all time, isn't it! And with this commute, I often find I don't have the energy for anything outside of commuting and working hours (I tend to go running at lunchtime when I'm at the Sutton site).

Keep it up fellas, with a bit more encouragement I might even get out there and join you :)

[tomjackson]

I really like going running, usually only averages out at 3 x 25 mins a week but it's better than nothing.
As D&L says stairs a are great, there's some woods near us with 40 stairs in which I run up 10 times on one of my runs, that's great for making you feel fitter.

I've layed off lately due to shin splints and a sore lower back so I'm going to go and get some new runners this week.
I'm going to a place that does gait analysis so I get properly fitted shoes.

Remember old shoes lead to injury, make sure you have proper shoes for the surface that take into acount your foot type and also that they are less than a year old or have less than 500 miles on the clock

[Dmoney]

I feel like I should go running outside the gym, but it's south east london and not exactly picturesque.

[ToneMonkey]

Run as far as you can out of it and get the train back  :lol:

[MrBump]

.... and out again tonight!

Still doing feck-all in terms of distance,  but my lungs feel much better tonight - recovery time was half two days ago!

I might actually stick at this...

[Dmoney]

I did notice that as far as running goes, the body seems to adapt quite quickly.
The first time I went I was wrecked after only a few minutes. I'm still not doing huge distances but I run according for set periods of time rather than over a particular distance. My knees are a bit rubbish so I'm always careful about putting stress on them.
When you can see improvement it definitely gives you a boost doesn't it?

[tomjackson]

I've been and got some new runners.  They put me on a tredmill and took a video of my foot strike.  Apparently I overpronate slightly but the stability shoes I had were making me underpronate and probably contributing to the sore shins (that and the fact my trainers were way past their best).  It was interesting to see after him looking at the video, out of the 50 or so running shoes I had there was a choice of 3 that were right for me. 
Just goes to show how specific they are.

I've also been looking at things like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkUqkdPQHis to improve running style and stop heel striking.  I was getting really fit before the shin splints so want to make sure I don't get them again.

Might get a GPS running watch as well like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-205-Personal-Training/dp/B000F5HZHQ  Always handy to know your mile/min and distance and you can race against your previous efforts along the same routes.

There's not much gear you can get for running but trust me to still get bloody GAS!

[MrBump]

So, what does going to a proper running shop, and gate analysis set one back these days?  Roughly?