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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by LeverEnd » Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:50 pm

KeyserSoze wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:10 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
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So after BP smashed his target (errr) for February, I feel like setting one for March. My core really needs some work! The superman that is GtE has said he will join me in this. Anyone else fancy giving it a go? Pretty sure some of us did this a few years back? I’m not convinced I’ll manage every day but I’m going to give it a good go. Especially days 9,18 and 27.
Count me in, lockdown coupled with living a two minute walk from a quite amazing bakery has destroyed any core strength I had.
Looks a good idea, we've been doing a daily Joe Wickes YouTube workout, 10-15 mins. Not that I feel any better for it!
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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:38 am

LeverEnd wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:50 pm
KeyserSoze wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:10 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:02 pm
So after BP smashed his target (errr) for February, I feel like setting one for March. My core really needs some work! The superman that is GtE has said he will join me in this. Anyone else fancy giving it a go? Pretty sure some of us did this a few years back? I’m not convinced I’ll manage every day but I’m going to give it a good go. Especially days 9,18 and 27.
Count me in, lockdown coupled with living a two minute walk from a quite amazing bakery has destroyed any core strength I had.
Looks a good idea, we've been doing a daily Joe Wickes YouTube workout, 10-15 mins. Not that I feel any better for it!
Every little helps!

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Burnden Paddock » Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am

Squats done, but feck me! Didn’t realise just how unfit I am. Struggled to do 2 sit ups, but putting that down to poor facilities and preparation. 😬 Lay on the bathroom floor in bare feet, with one foot up against the wall and the other on the door. Had to get up quick, as I was being approached by a Japanese harpoon bearing boat!

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:57 am

Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Squats done, but feck me! Didn’t realise just how unfit I am. Struggled to do 2 sit ups, but putting that down to poor facilities and preparation. 😬 Lay on the bathroom floor in bare feet, with one foot up against the wall and the other on the door. Had to get up quick, as I was being approached by a Japanese harpoon bearing boat!
Bit harsh to talk about Mrs BP that way!

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Post by Gary the Enfield » Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:04 am

Done. Nice easy start to the month...……

Quads are tight after yesterday's 14 miler and am currently trying to stave off plantar fasciitis in my left heel. Murder when I stand up but eases when I move round for a bit. So I guess I'll keep moving...……

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Burnden Paddock » Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:08 am

Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:57 am
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Squats done, but feck me! Didn’t realise just how unfit I am. Struggled to do 2 sit ups, but putting that down to poor facilities and preparation. 😬 Lay on the bathroom floor in bare feet, with one foot up against the wall and the other on the door. Had to get up quick, as I was being approached by a Japanese harpoon bearing boat!
Bit harsh to talk about Mrs BP that way!
😮 She’ll have you for that! Passed the challenge on to a couple of work colleagues for further inspiration/encouragement/being put to shame. 😫

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Burnden Paddock » Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:09 am

Gary the Enfield wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:04 am
Done. Nice easy start to the month...……

Quads are tight after yesterday's 14 miler and am currently trying to stave off plantar fasciitis in my left heel. Murder when I stand up but eases when I move round for a bit. So I guess I'll keep moving...……

Some people make me sick. 😉

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Post by Gary the Enfield » Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:22 am

Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:09 am
Gary the Enfield wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:04 am
Done. Nice easy start to the month...……

Quads are tight after yesterday's 14 miler and am currently trying to stave off plantar fasciitis in my left heel. Murder when I stand up but eases when I move round for a bit. So I guess I'll keep moving...……

Some people make me sick. 😉
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Post by Bruce Rioja » Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:18 pm

Gooner Girl wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:02 pm
So after BP smashed his target (errr) for February, I feel like setting one for March. My core really needs some work! The superman that is GtE has said he will join me in this. Anyone else fancy giving it a go?
Yep, I'll give it a go.

Errr, perhaps we should fit a little more running in, too. ;)
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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:32 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:18 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:02 pm
So after BP smashed his target (errr) for February, I feel like setting one for March. My core really needs some work! The superman that is GtE has said he will join me in this. Anyone else fancy giving it a go?
Yep, I'll give it a go.
No
Errr, perhaps we should fit a little more running in, too. ;)
Good stuff. Glad you are joining us. But let’s not get carried away eh? I thought if I did this I could do less running?! Not that I have started yet today as cba to change from jeans to leggings! :oops:

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Worthy4England » Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm

Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm

Worthy4England wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.
Well done, now you’re on the mend Worthy you’ve no excuse for showing BP how sit ups should be done. Join us!

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Worthy4England » Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:51 pm

Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Worthy4England wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.
Well done, now you’re on the mend Worthy you’ve no excuse for showing BP how sit ups should be done. Join us!
I have a chair that lifts and puts me on my feet! :-)

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by KeyserSoze » Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:13 pm

Day one done, splitting in half a gentle and rather pleasant 35 min jog to Regent's Park and back. Back of the knee still a tad delicate but spirits are bright.
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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Burnden Paddock » Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:15 pm

Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Worthy4England wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.
Well done, now you’re on the mend Worthy you’ve no excuse for showing BP how sit ups should be done. Join us!

After a YouTube tutorial I’ve discovered that I’ve been doing sit ups wrong, for all of my life. Well, when I say ‘doing’ what I really mean is I had the wrong idea of what one is. I’d always thought your legs were supposed to be flat to the ground and you raised your torso, so that your elbows came up to your knees. Either that, or they’ve made them easier by allowing you to bend your knees!

25 squats, 10 sit ups and 10 crunches (with Miss BP say on my feet :oops: ) . Done! I’m not going to be able to move tomorrow!

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:37 pm

KeyserSoze wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:13 pm
Day one done, splitting in half a gentle and rather pleasant 35 min jog to Regent's Park and back. Back of the knee still a tad delicate but spirits are bright.
Good stuff, glad no bad reaction on the knee

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:38 pm

Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:15 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Worthy4England wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.
Well done, now you’re on the mend Worthy you’ve no excuse for showing BP how sit ups should be done. Join us!

After a YouTube tutorial I’ve discovered that I’ve been doing sit ups wrong, for all of my life. Well, when I say ‘doing’ what I really mean is I had the wrong idea of what one is. I’d always thought your legs were supposed to be flat to the ground and you raised your torso, so that your elbows came up to your knees. Either that, or they’ve made them easier by allowing you to bend your knees!

25 squats, 10 sit ups and 10 crunches (with Miss BP say on my feet :oops: ) . Done! I’m not going to be able to move tomorrow!
Numpty! Seriously?! Perhaps GTE needs to do you a few technique videos

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:43 pm

Just done the first lot here now, with wet hair too, after a shower, and it’s not been cut since 2019 which I like to think means I did day 1 with weights 💪🏼😎 as it’s flipping long and heavy.

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Burnden Paddock » Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:17 pm

Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:38 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:15 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Worthy4England wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.
Well done, now you’re on the mend Worthy you’ve no excuse for showing BP how sit ups should be done. Join us!

After a YouTube tutorial I’ve discovered that I’ve been doing sit ups wrong, for all of my life. Well, when I say ‘doing’ what I really mean is I had the wrong idea of what one is. I’d always thought your legs were supposed to be flat to the ground and you raised your torso, so that your elbows came up to your knees. Either that, or they’ve made them easier by allowing you to bend your knees!

25 squats, 10 sit ups and 10 crunches (with Miss BP say on my feet :oops: ) . Done! I’m not going to be able to move tomorrow!
Numpty! Seriously?! Perhaps GTE needs to do you a few technique videos
They’ve changed the bloody rules in that case! Made things easier for you youngsters, just like they have with GCSE and A levels. 😉

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Re: The athletics/running thread

Post by Gooner Girl » Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:40 pm

Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:17 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:38 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:15 pm
Gooner Girl wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Worthy4England wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:47 pm
Burnden Paddock wrote:
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:44 am
Struggled to do 2 sit ups,
You Sir, are a God! Tell me they weren't consecutive...

After a few weeks feeling shite, managed 3k yesterday and 4k today, so far.
Well done, now you’re on the mend Worthy you’ve no excuse for showing BP how sit ups should be done. Join us!

After a YouTube tutorial I’ve discovered that I’ve been doing sit ups wrong, for all of my life. Well, when I say ‘doing’ what I really mean is I had the wrong idea of what one is. I’d always thought your legs were supposed to be flat to the ground and you raised your torso, so that your elbows came up to your knees. Either that, or they’ve made them easier by allowing you to bend your knees!

25 squats, 10 sit ups and 10 crunches (with Miss BP say on my feet :oops: ) . Done! I’m not going to be able to move tomorrow!
Numpty! Seriously?! Perhaps GTE needs to do you a few technique videos
They’ve changed the bloody rules in that case! Made things easier for you youngsters, just like they have with GCSE and A levels. 😉
Weren’t they O-levels in your day?!

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