The Fitness Thread

[Hereford Wolf]

AND... Week one is over, how did I do

Last Sunday went for a walk with Mrs D, about 6k
Monday about a 5k walk with a bit of jogging thrown in and to finish off
Wednesday, 2.5 mile "run". (walk for 90 seconds, jog for 60 seconds) Had to stop a couple of times and sit on a bench and it took me 38 minutes from front door to front door.
Friday, the same "run" only this time I was able to keep moving without sitting down/stopping. I mean, it's uphill back to my street and I WANTED to stop, my brain telling me it's fine to stop and my muscles screaming at me but in the nick of time, as I started the uphill section, a song hit in my headphones with a brilliant, thumping drum beat and that powered me upwards. Did that in 33 minutes!

Today was weigh-day... I am down to 15st 2lbs, a loss of 12lbs in a week. That has really given me a new purpose and a huge boost!
No bread, very few biscuits at home and none at work and no alcohol. I can do this!

Oh, but please tell me the running bit will get easier!!

I started just like you!
18 months later I completed my first marathon in 3hrs 29 mins.

You will soon begin to enjoy it and appreciate the benefits it brings.
Keep records so you can see your progress.

 

[Tredman]

AND... Week one is over, how did I do

Last Sunday went for a walk with Mrs D, about 6k
Monday about a 5k walk with a bit of jogging thrown in and to finish off
Wednesday, 2.5 mile "run". (walk for 90 seconds, jog for 60 seconds) Had to stop a couple of times and sit on a bench and it took me 38 minutes from front door to front door.
Friday, the same "run" only this time I was able to keep moving without sitting down/stopping. I mean, it's uphill back to my street and I WANTED to stop, my brain telling me it's fine to stop and my muscles screaming at me but in the nick of time, as I started the uphill section, a song hit in my headphones with a brilliant, thumping drum beat and that powered me upwards. Did that in 33 minutes!

Today was weigh-day... I am down to 15st 2lbs, a loss of 12lbs in a week. That has really given me a new purpose and a huge boost!
No bread, very few biscuits at home and none at work and no alcohol. I can do this!

Oh, but please tell me the running bit will get easier!!

Are you doing coach to 5k? It’s how I started and guides you through mixing walking with running. Too much too soon and you will get injured.

 

[Hereford Wolf]

Best running tip I ever had….

Start slowly and then slow down.

 

[Aikiwolf]

Are you doing coach to 5k? It’s how I started and guides you through mixing walking with running. Too much too soon and you will get injured.

Sounds like you were in the pub with @darlowolf64 and I when he asked for advice

C25k is a great app and yes Darlo, the running bit does get easier!

 

[Tredman]

It’s tough starting in winter.

 

[1986]

Looking for assistance here please .

I do a lot of running in the early mornings , so I tend to have the road to myself . I could be out for 2 hours at a time .
I would really love to have a pair of earphones or something similar that does not involve bringing the phone with me .
Is there a device out there that you can download podcasts to - and then tag the earphones/listening device to it as opposed to a mobile phone ? Water resistant as well .
Phones can be quite heavy when you are running long distances . I am looking for something light that will fit neatly into a pouch on my running belt .

Smart watches are an option - but can be quite pricey , but if I have to head down that direction then I will .

Many thanks in advance .

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

What do you currently use to record/track your run (assuming you do?)

 

[Tredman]

Shokz openswimm can do that https://uk.shokz.com/products/openswim-pro

 

[lemonjelly]

I still use a digital audio player that is separate to my phone. Loads are available, sound quality invariably better than your phone too.

 

[1986]

What do you currently use to record/track your run (assuming you do?)

No , I never record or track my runs . I am simply doing it for fitness and because my daily job involves sitting down a lot . I don't run in any races of any description - I simply do it to keep in shape and because it is a long distance it can get quite boring .

 

[1986]

Shokz openswimm can do that https://uk.shokz.com/products/openswim-pro

That looks to be what I am looking for Tredman . Many thanks . I had tried a few places , but they weren't sports related shops , they were just more into phones / laptops/gaming .

I knew there was something out there - just didn't know what exactly to ask for .

I'll give that a shot .

Thank you Sir .

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

The Garmin Forerunner Music 245/255 is a good option that would record both your time/distance (good way to monitor your fitness) and provide you with music. Can sync any old pair of headphones to it via Bluetooth.

Around 100 quid refurbished/2nd hand.