trimandson Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Who does it, how long for, where, why, what gear do you wear?I started a few weeks ago (just before I stopped smoking) and I love it, I'm doing it so I'm in better shape for football, but bloody love it.Who else is on this running tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Quite a few on here. The best advice I would give; Good Trainers and Stretching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Who does it, how long for, where, why, what gear do you wear? Me, as long as it takes to get away, from the bank to my house, if I told you I'd have to kill you, plain clothes and a balaclava. I've said too much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrogers Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Yeah I run, 5 times a week, and the most important thing is to have good, fitted shoes, I wear these I run about 10k's a time, and make it all off road, running on concrete/road surfaces is bad for your knees. I recommend a camelback - I don't leave home without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm afraid, being a girl, I have a rather wonderful treadmill. It's far too cold / rainy to be doing road running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzavfc Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 i've done so small races like the sutton fun run or wat ever it's called now i find it a good way to just go and think some things through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimandson Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 i've done so small races like the sutton fun run or wat ever it's called now i find it a good way to just go and think some things through Yeah man, time to focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 anything 400m or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted December 15, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2008 Asics or Adidas trainers, the expensive ones. Otherwise my knees cave in. Running is my way to clear the head and loose the fat. Eating is too good to give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicky_plums Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Once or twice a week, mostly off road, about 6 miles at a time, less in winter cos its cold and dark.. Thread calling mjmooney!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Who does it, how long for, where, why, what gear do you wear? I started a few weeks ago (just before I stopped smoking) and I love it, I'm doing it so I'm in better shape for football, but bloody love it. Who else is on this running tip? Me! I run from my house to iceland on kingstanding circle when i run out of beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daft Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 5-6 times a week, but I's been almost a week now since my last run because of a slight cold. Looking to get out tomorrow evening again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_wm Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'd like to start. Any tips or advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'd like to start. Any tips or advice?Ready, Steady, Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmie Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Run........ now people why would i intentionally run... its not like i live in the middle of Lozells and will need to run from pimp daddies! (pml) Run........ hahahahah it would be like Jade Goody getting her bits and bobs out again... funny for all of 2seconds until you realise what the hell you are actually laughing at, then feeling ashamed for ever setting your eyes on such a thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I go about 3 or 4 times a week - usually do 6.5 to 7 miles in 45mins Did the Birmingham half marathon in October and finished 250th out of 9000 runners in 1h32min my PB at Half marathon is 1hr 26m. had become a bit of a chubster 2 years ago but managed to lose 3 st since then mainly through running - still eat loads o crap though. Ultimate goal would be to run a sub 3 hour full marathon but being a new daddy makes it harder to be able to dedicate to time to train for it properly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaceydeaceyaggro Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Don't think I ran in 20 years till this time last year, then a mate dragged me out one night and I got the bug for it. Did the Brum half marathon in 1hr 44min this year. I run a couple of times a week between 6 and 8 miles. Gonna do all the organised runs next year (Sutton fun runs, half marathon etc). Feel so much better for it. Asics trainers for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted December 15, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2008 Whatever you do - get the best trainers you can, from a real running shop - the sort where they video your feet as you run. Anyone else is just guessing at the support you need. And expect them to be changed every six months or so depending on usage. Also (odd as it may seem) check your socks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimandson Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Half marathons, I like the sound of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 15, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2008 Once or twice a week, mostly off road, about 6 miles at a time, less in winter cos its cold and dark.. Thread calling mjmooney!!You RANG, Sir? Trim morphs into Captain Spearmint, I'm impressed. I'm also massively impressed with Corleone's times, I can't compete with that. I do about 20-25 miles a week in training, plus races about every 4-6 weeks (5K, 10K, half-marathons, etc. plus local cross-country league stuff). My 10K PB is a fairly mediocre 43m 22s, but bear in mind I didn't (re-)start running until I turned fifty. But yeah, the advice here is all good - get decent shoes, don't overdo the buildup - you should increase your speed OR your distance (no more than 10% per week), but not both at the same time. Nick has a point about off-road, but latest research suggests a bit of hard surface impact is actually good for your joints. Get a copy of Bob Glover's book "The Competitive Runner's Handbook", check out the Runners World UK website. And enter some races. And the advice I always give in these threads - join your local running club. Good advice, competitive incentive and (if you're lucky) a good social craic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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