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i have also decided that i have to do something to lose weight. got a large flabby boep and pants have mysteriously shrunk in washing :-( but with my hectic work schedule, the only real time i can salvage is during lunch break. planning to start running, but not sure what's the right takkies for it. my other concern is that i suspect running is terrible on the knees. anything i can do to mitigate this ? (but not keen on spending a fortune on uber hyper shoes)
As a lot of you know I am training for the royal marines.
I would say rather ran on the road than the tred mill. Its a lot harder than the tredmill. I run about 5kms 5 times a week(take monday and thursday off) Its done the world a good.
I would say invest in good running shoes that meet the needs of your feet I have shin splints from using a cheap pair of running shoes and now have got a decent pair makes a world a difference.
As the army says in the training tool go at your own pace and slowly increase the speed when you feel fitter and so on. I would say run 5km and keep it that way. don't need to increase the distance just try and decrease the time. I have to do it in 24 minutes or something like that need to shave atleast six minutes off my time.
Keep at it and it becomes a habit and you will feel fantastic afterwards.
what shoes did you get and what did they set you back? the last time i went running was about 2 years ago in the JP Morgan 5km corporate challenge. all i can remember is the crippling pain in shins :-( but i suspect this was due to the cheapy takkies i was using :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Tsar
I have actually thought about going to a store where they assess your running style, but at the moment, I don't have one. lol.
So I have just bought a pair of Nike's that wouldn't break the bank. See how it goes, and then if I do enjoy it, fork out the R1500-R2000 on a proper decent shoe.
Good thing with this sleekgeek thing is, we get 50% off Reebok one series shoes. So R750 for the official shoe of the comrades is a heck of a deal. :D
Firstly, you need to ease into it. The whole hyper determined going out to kill it thing does not work - you lose steam & get demotivated. A better approach is to aim low initially & nail your goal every time. Much better for keeping on track. I'd suggest going for a walk initially. Frame it in terms of clearing the mind rather than exercise.
Second - you need a safe place to walk/jog/run & it needs to be convenient and near by. Else you're constantly fighting a psychological barrier to get started. Almost like a kind of inertia. Treadmills kinda work (I've got one 8 meters away from me right now), but I've found them to be a subpar deal.
I've also found night-time running with an ipod to be a great aid for clearing the mind - helped me through some really bad times. Something about open road + ice cold air + wicked music + runner's high makes everything OK for a short while no matter how bad the day was.
Perhaps you could re-direct some of your energy into more healthy food? I've found that healthy food can rock too esp. if you're willing to spend a bit on ingredients.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inn3rs3lf
Not necessarily. Impact exercises generally improve bone density. We didn't exactly evolve 2 legs in order to sit on a coach. Its more a question of not overdoing it & having the correct technique.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiro
My advice for running is try to find out if there's a running group near you or some friends/family/colleagues who run. It really helps to run with others as it keeps you disciplined. You're less likely to sleep-in if you know there are other people waiting for you.
The run a bit, walk a bit program works well - if you don't want to clock watch all the time you can also break your route up into "poles" (streetlights) You can start by running 2 poles then walking 4, later try 3 run 3 walk, 4 run 2 walk etc.
Oh ya, and it really helps to set yourself a goal. Maybe find a 10km race that's coming up in the next few months and enter it. Then work towards increasing your distance slowly until you're ready.
The main thing though I've found is that your diet has a greater impact on weight loss than running. Running gets you fit but to really lose weight you need to eat healthy.
wait wait wait, hold the PHONE. say whaaaat ? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Inn3rs3lf
what is this "sleekgeek" you speak off and how does one qualify/enter/signup ?
http://www.sleekgeek.co.za/
Dude, if you want the shoes, my wife has a voucher as well which she isn't going to be using.....
haha yes I wasn't in crippling pain but my chest was very tight and burnt like a mofo also I would get cramps :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Hiro
not so much anymore I am starting my interval training means I sprint for so many meters then carry on jogging and sprint and jog its to build up endurance.
I paid R450 around there but egars had a 30% off weekend this weekend they usually go for R699 they ar adidas.
Just don't hurt yourself. Stretch before and afterwards. Don't give up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inn3rs3lf
Also don't just run do push ups and sit ups and try to do pull ups.
I applaud you for taking the bull by the horns. It's not easy and it has to be a lifestyle change for it to really work and keep working. I'm doing the LCHF diet and exercising like a monster (no running yet, but soon) and the results are amazing for me so far.
Not adding any info for running but thought I'd chime in anyway because I'm feeling you :D