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Post by Northy on Aug 1, 2013 7:21:58 GMT
recovery week for me, 3 long runs over the last 3 weekends let the minor tears heal, minimal food yesterday, lunch in a pub in Crewe today though with a stokie from jamtown
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Post by Gods on Aug 1, 2013 9:26:28 GMT
Had a new bike delivered yesterday and just about set off for the 8km ride to work  Is your company in the governments "Cycle To Work" scheme POOB? I got my hybrid bike a couple of years ago under that scheme and basically you get the bike free of tax by making incremental monthy playments over 12 months direct from your gross pay. Pulis in. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 11:26:10 GMT
It is yes Gods, but I handed my notice in a few days ago anyway so the 12 month option just isnt there.
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Post by Northy on Aug 2, 2013 7:52:37 GMT
Had a new bike delivered yesterday and just about set off for the 8km ride to work quick 3.5 miles after brekkie and before work to break the new trainers in |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 9:50:42 GMT
Just did 5 mins warm down on the treadmill at the gym
Piece of piss this running lark
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 10:22:02 GMT
Bloody puncture on the exercise bike this morning ! That's me done for the day !  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 10:35:01 GMT
Bloody puncture on the exercise bike this morning ! That's me done for the day ! Don't forget to take your crash helmet and gauntlets off |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 10:38:40 GMT
Bloody puncture on the exercise bike this morning ! That's me done for the day ! Don't forget to take your crash helmet and gauntlets off Already done so mate ....and the fire proof overalls as well  |
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Aug 2, 2013 12:14:18 GMT
I try and run about 5 miles every other day..but during the last few weeks I've been on the treadmills in the gym where there's air-con to escape the heat Not the same though..like a hamster on a wheel in a cage The best thing about running is the freedom and space and you don't get that in a gym Thank God its getting colder |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 13:20:37 GMT
I try and run about 5 miles every other day..but during the last few weeks I've been on the treadmills in the gym where there's air-con to escape the heat Not the same though..like a hamster on a wheel in a cage The best thing about running is the freedom and space and you don't get that in a gym Thank God its getting colder I like the treadmill for completely different reasons. Living in the smoke you have constant battles with the public and tourists. The air con at the gym sucks ass around the treadmills, but i at least like to be able to control and regulate my speed and the incline. I also use a proper treadmill, not a giant hamster wheel |
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Post by Northy on Aug 2, 2013 15:34:42 GMT
The best thing about running is the freedom and space and you don't get that in a gym True And being away from the wife and kids for a couple of hours |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 15:54:18 GMT
Less impact on the joints on a treadmill
Remember........ your body is a temple ......mine is probably more the size of a temple
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Post by Northy on Aug 2, 2013 19:07:38 GMT
Less impact on the joints on a treadmill Remember........ your body is a temple ......mine is probably more the size of a temple who remembers this advert |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 19:15:59 GMT
Less impact on the joints on a treadmill Remember........ your body is a temple ......mine is probably more the size of a temple who remembers this advert  |
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Post by jonah77 on Aug 2, 2013 22:42:00 GMT
I've just done 11.3 miles which is the furthest i've ever run.My legs are aching a fair bit but i felt quite good all the way around and there was a couple of reasonably steep hills.
I also did 10 miles on my bike earlier.
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Post by bettyswallox on Aug 2, 2013 22:44:41 GMT
Signed up to do the Stoke 10k run today, which is at the end of September.
Never entered one of these before. I used to be very sporty back in high school / early Uni days (I'm 24 now) but haven't done much fitness work since, til I joined a gym 2 months ago.
Anybody got any tips on how to get myself from being able to run 4k fairly comfortably to running 10k in 8 weeks?!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 23:02:34 GMT
I've just done 11.3 miles which is the furthest i've ever run.My legs are aching a fair bit but i felt quite good all the way around and there was a couple of reasonably steep hills. I also did 10 miles on my bike earlier. I can vouch for this as I did it with him  |
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Post by Northy on Aug 3, 2013 6:26:22 GMT
Signed up to do the Stoke 10k run today, which is at the end of September. Never entered one of these before. I used to be very sporty back in high school / early Uni days (I'm 24 now) but haven't done much fitness work since, til I joined a gym 2 months ago. Anybody got any tips on how to get myself from being able to run 4k fairly comfortably to running 10k in 8 weeks?! Do a couple of slow 3 milers in the week, Tuesday and Thursday, then a 4 on the Sunday, slowly increase speed and distance over the next 4 weeks until you get to 6 miles in about 4 week times, if you are young and fairly slim you shouldn't have any problems |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 6:49:24 GMT
Signed up to do the Stoke 10k run today, which is at the end of September. Never entered one of these before. I used to be very sporty back in high school / early Uni days (I'm 24 now) but haven't done much fitness work since, til I joined a gym 2 months ago. Anybody got any tips on how to get myself from being able to run 4k fairly comfortably to running 10k in 8 weeks?! Do a couple of slow 3 milers in the week, Tuesday and Thursday, then a 4 on the Sunday, slowly increase speed and distance over the next 4 weeks until you get to 6 miles in about 4 week times, if you are young and fairly slim you shouldn't have any problems cheers Northy  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 7:11:58 GMT
Signed up to do the Stoke 10k run today, which is at the end of September. Never entered one of these before. I used to be very sporty back in high school / early Uni days (I'm 24 now) but haven't done much fitness work since, til I joined a gym 2 months ago. Anybody got any tips on how to get myself from being able to run 4k fairly comfortably to running 10k in 8 weeks?! Positive thinking, determination and plenty of water. I was similar to you a few years ago when I joined the gym, I'd do 2/3 km and that'd be all, but I'd be running at 12.5km/hour. Instead, go slower and I was then able to go straight up to 7.5km, then 8.5km, then 10km, then 11km and the most I ever managed to do was 11.8km in 1 hour. Giving yourself enough rest between is vital too. I now tend to do treadmill 1 day, rowing the next (15 intervals of 500m), then rest. Always do one round of weights before and one round after too. Well, that all works for me anyway But very best of luck anyway Oh and dont forget a good playlist of songs to get you through I always have a playlist of Come Together (Floyd), Every Word (Ercola), Love Never Dies (Moonbeam), Time (Chase and Status) and Nine Thou (dont know who by) to get me up to around 25 minutes. I know if I can get to that, then I'll get through to 1 hour. Then I'll crank the speed up with Come Together (Floyd), Terminal Velocity (Technikal), Slide Away (Styles & Breeze), Blood is Pumping (Voodoo & Serano), Heat of the Night (Starpilots...REALLY cheesy song) and then absolutely batter it for the last 6 minutes to Iron Eden (Gate). |
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Post by Northy on Aug 3, 2013 18:21:08 GMT
Signed up to do the Stoke 10k run today, which is at the end of September. Never entered one of these before. I used to be very sporty back in high school / early Uni days (I'm 24 now) but haven't done much fitness work since, til I joined a gym 2 months ago. Anybody got any tips on how to get myself from being able to run 4k fairly comfortably to running 10k in 8 weeks?! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:01:46 GMT
A spell on the sidelines for me  A 5km race today....sprint finish....ping went the hamstring. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:04:41 GMT
A spell on the sidelines for me A 5km race today....sprint finish....ping went the hamstring. I have experienced the same myself mate ....horrible injury ! You will have to watch the Cricket instead |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:07:11 GMT
A spell on the sidelines for me A 5km race today....sprint finish....ping went the hamstring. I have experienced the same myself mate ....horrible injury ! You will have to watch the Cricket instead Maybe a should have warmed up right  Indeed, I admit to not watching much of this 3rd test, not as much as I would like  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:17:48 GMT
I have experienced the same myself mate ....horrible injury ! You will have to watch the Cricket instead Maybe a should have warmed up right Indeed, I admit to not watching much of this 3rd test, not as much as I would like You are heading for the sack if you don't buck your ideas up ! There are some long nights ahead on here in the winter in the next series you know ! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:19:42 GMT
Maybe a should have warmed up right Indeed, I admit to not watching much of this 3rd test, not as much as I would like You are heading for the sack if you don't buck your ideas up ! There are some long nights ahead on here in the winter in the next series you know ! Oh yes some strong coffee will be required in the winter |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:21:17 GMT
You are heading for the sack if you don't buck your ideas up ! There are some long nights ahead on here in the winter in the next series you know ! Oh yes some strong coffee will be required in the winter And some strong Spirits ! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:22:52 GMT
Oh yes some strong coffee will be required in the winter And some strong Spirits ! Well that's standard Bisp |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:25:15 GMT
And some strong Spirits ! Well that's standard Bisp Just a little reminder ! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 23:27:09 GMT
Well that's standard Bisp Just a little reminder ! I like how this is thread for keeping healthy....and we turn the conversation into alcoholic spirits  |
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