The athletics/running thread

[thebish]

I'll take your word for it and stick to my nice warm ones with lots of bubbles, good book and a cup of tea, thanks Ahhh, bliss!

and a cat...

[thebish]

Well done BP that's fantastic. Sort yourself out with some decent shoes if you do nowt else. Also (and this applies to you all) I have recently discovered the 'delight' of a cold bath after a long run. Seriously it takes the pain and tiredness right out of the legs. 5 minutes in the bath and then a warm shower to take the cold away. Fantastic!

http://twicsy.com/i/ZEqJs

[Gooner Girl]

I'll take your word for it and stick to my nice warm ones with lots of bubbles, good book and a cup of tea, thanks Ahhh, bliss!

and a cat...

Ahhh yes, and Alfie. He does sometimes destroy the ambience it has to be said...

[Gooner Girl]

Well done BP that's fantastic. Sort yourself out with some decent shoes if you do nowt else. Also (and this applies to you all) I have recently discovered the 'delight' of a cold bath after a long run. Seriously it takes the pain and tiredness right out of the legs. 5 minutes in the bath and then a warm shower to take the cold away. Fantastic!

http://twicsy.com/i/ZEqJs

His pants are quite see-through aren't they?!

[Gooner Girl]

We did have a discussion about this ice/cold bath thing a little while back - i believe, on this thread. Guess GtE's memory is going given he's a bit of an old gimmer these days

[thebish]

Well done BP that's fantastic. Sort yourself out with some decent shoes if you do nowt else. Also (and this applies to you all) I have recently discovered the 'delight' of a cold bath after a long run. Seriously it takes the pain and tiredness right out of the legs. 5 minutes in the bath and then a warm shower to take the cold away. Fantastic!

http://twicsy.com/i/ZEqJs

His pants are quite see-through aren't they?!

only if you stare really closely I imagine!!

[Burnden Paddock]

After taking inspiration from you lot on here, i've finally decided to get off my arse and do something about my thickening waistline and general health. Did 2/3 laps (1 mile-ish) of the estate t'other week, a few days apart. Didn't do anything for a while, but have now just jumped in at the deep end.

Wearing inappropriate footwear and probably clothing too, I have just run/walked/run/walked ok mostly walking, from Brandlesholme - Greenmount - Tottington - Brandlesholme. A total distance in the region of 5.5 miles and am now thoroughly fecked. Totally stupid, I know but still rewarding. My intention is to get out more often starting from next week, get kitted out properly and get myself to a state whereby I can resume my football 'career'. Wish me luck!

Off for a few stretches and a bath if I can get up out of my seat.

Good man how did you feel afterwards?

Keep it going!

Knackered and aching, but chuffed that I set myself the task this morning and followed it through, as procrastination is my middle name. On reflection it was probably about 40% running and 60% walking but I don't really care at the moment.

Calves are really tight, but I think that's more down to the type of shoes worn as much as anything else.

[Burnden Paddock]

After taking inspiration from you lot on here, i've finally decided to get off my arse and do something about my thickening waistline and general health. Did 2/3 laps (1 mile-ish) of the estate t'other week, a few days apart. Didn't do anything for a while, but have now just jumped in at the deep end.

Wearing inappropriate footwear and probably clothing too, I have just run/walked/run/walked ok mostly walking, from Brandlesholme - Greenmount - Tottington - Brandlesholme. A total distance in the region of 5.5 miles and am now thoroughly fecked. Totally stupid, I know but still rewarding. My intention is to get out more often starting from next week, get kitted out properly and get myself to a state whereby I can resume my football 'career'. Wish me luck!

Off for a few stretches and a bath if I can get up out of my seat.

Well done BP that's fantastic. Sort yourself out with some decent shoes if you do nowt else. Also (and this applies to you all) I have recently discovered the 'delight' of a cold bath after a long run. Seriously it takes the pain and tiredness right out of the legs. 5 minutes in the bath and then a warm shower to take the cold away. Fantastic!

Cheers. Will give the cold bath a go next time as my calves are really tight.

Does anyone have any tips on breathing, other than the obvious in/out? I have a phobia that i'm not doing it properly whilst running and not taking onboard enough oxygen thus tiring my body out quicker than I might otherwise do. Does that make sense?

[thebish]

Does anyone have any tips on breathing, other than the obvious in/out? I have a phobia that i'm not doing it properly whilst running and not taking onboard enough oxygen thus tiring my body out quicker than I might otherwise do. Does that make sense?

trick is to breath IN through your mouth and OUT through your arse... (adds a jet-propulsion effect, I find)

[ohjimmyjimmy]

There's plenty o' flat around me and thee, lad. Is your dad still doing a bit?

Hah yep well thats where i went last few times...left out my street, left down longsight lane, left onto Hough Fold Way, past your road, left onto Patterdale, left onto longsight and then back home

My dad loves his running, still does his 4/5 miles before work then 10 miles on a sunday !

Bryngs?

na im not that rich! bit further down, southgate, behind the old walsh's institute...although my boss lives on Bryngs, so i do get to see how the other half live when i pick him up sometimes

[CAPSLOCK]

Mate lives at the house across the road with the Alfa

Did down to Longsight Park and back at half 9 this morning

[Verbal]

Went orienteering for the first time since school this morning. Ridiculously it was set in http://m.westfieldstratfordcity.com/eve ... il-173.htm Westfield Shopping Centre Loved it.

[Burnden Paddock]

I'm now suffering after my exertions of Friday. My own fault I know. Probably did too much and inappropriate footwear. Getting shooting pains down the outside of my right foot since yesterday morning. Not sore to the touch, just when walking. Starting to feel a little sore on the left foot too. Hoping that my hobbling makes Mrs BP take pity on me, make tea and bring me another beer. I can hope.

[Bruce Rioja]

BP - have you sorted yourself out with proper running trainers suited to your feet? Seriously, mate. Best piece of advice on earth.

[Gary the Enfield]

Did my last long run today. 10 miles easy(ish) at 8:30 pace. Nothing to do now but wait for the big day and try to rest. How's everyone else? HG?

[Harry Genshaw]

Well done G. Am dead jealous

Fortunately, my injury isn't as bad as it could have been - not IT band, piriformis or bursitis which all crossed my mind. Physio reckoned its a bio mechanical thing that resulted in a muscle tear under my hip and running to my pelvis. I've been icing, stretching and cold bathing all weekend. Going to try a 6 mile run tomorrow or Tuesday. If no twinges then I'll be joining you on the starting line albiet with the worst preparation ever! Any twinges or burning sensation and it will be beer in hand cheering you on!

[Burnden Paddock]

BP - have you sorted yourself out with proper running trainers suited to your feet? Seriously, mate. Best piece of advice on earth.

Not yet, but not been out since tbf. So what sort of place does one go to, what would one ask for and once one has given ones excuses, where would one go to buy the cheaper version?

[CAPSLOCK]

Tobutts, Blackburn Road

[Gary the Enfield]

BP - have you sorted yourself out with proper running trainers suited to your feet? Seriously, mate. Best piece of advice on earth.

Not yet, but not been out since tbf. So what sort of place does one go to, what would one ask for and once one has given ones excuses, where would one go to buy the cheaper version?

I believe you have a Decathlon in Bolton? Speak to the advisors there and get them to check your gait. They wil advise you what you need to buy. You can either buy them there or shop online to save a bit of cash.

[Bruce Rioja]

BP - have you sorted yourself out with proper running trainers suited to your feet? Seriously, mate. Best piece of advice on earth.

Not yet, but not been out since tbf. So what sort of place does one go to, what would one ask for and once one has given ones excuses, where would one go to buy the cheaper version?

Believe it or not - Sports Direct on Middlebrook has an excellent running section. The trainers are colour coded, so if you're a flat-footed-4uckwit like me then you need trainers that are supported in the arch. The three best ever pairs of sports shoes that I've ever bought are Asics running shoes, Lotto football boots and Footjoy golf shoes. Trust me - you'll know exactly where your money's gone.

DON'T run in pub trainers. They're an entirely different animal.