The athletics/running thread

[Prufrock]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

[Gooner Girl]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Now you’re making me jealous. I’ve not been there since last August.

Well done on run AND squats. That’s hard core.

[Burnden Paddock]

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 ) . 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?!

O levels and 16+ The latter was relatively short lived iirc.

I also did do a 23 hour shift down t’pit, before walking mi whippet!

[Burnden Paddock]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Just like a match day then?

[Gooner Girl]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Just like a match day then?

Wondered how long it would be before someone made that very unfunny and obvious joke. Had a bet with myself it would probably be you

[Burnden Paddock]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Just like a match day then?

Wondered how long it would be before someone made that very unfunny and obvious joke. Had a bet with myself it would probably be you

In that case, you were right. For once.

[Bruce Rioja]

Going to start this 30 day business later as warm up to this evening's trot. You'll be doing Day 2 then, BP?

[Burnden Paddock]

Going to start this 30 day business later as warm up to this evening's trot. You'll be doing Day 2 then, BP?

Absolutely. Now that I know how to do sit ups, i'll be smashing it!

[Worthy4England]

Going to start this 30 day business later as warm up to this evening's trot. You'll be doing Day 2 then, BP?

Absolutely. Now that I know how to do sit ups, i'll be smashing it!

Get them legs straight and heels touching the floor, boy!

[LeverEnd]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Needing a dump?

[Gary the Enfield]

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 ) . Done! I’m not going to be able to move tomorrow!

Numpty! Seriously?! Perhaps GTE needs to do you a few technique videos

Not sure my 'technique' warrants a video...…

Anyway Day two done 20 situps, 15 crunches, 30 squats..... LETS GO!

[Gary the Enfield]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Needing a dump?

I just know it as an 'Out and Back' strangely. But yes, the objective is to run out for 21minutes at a certain pace and try and get back in 20. Or variations thereof

[KeyserSoze]

Negative splits?

[Prufrock]

Think they realised they f*ck up your back so recommend crunches instead now.

I did the squats today at the end of a 15 mins out and then 14.15 back (I think there's a name for that but..) would've been just over 6k. Involved 2 laps around the Emirates. Very quiet.

Needing a dump?

I just know it as an 'Out and Back' strangely. But yes, the objective is to run out for 21minutes at a certain pace and try and get back in 20. Or variations thereof

Well I smashed that then

[Gooner Girl]

Done mine. Commandeered the mat after helping my daughter practice her backwards walkover. Perhaps backwards walkovers could be next months ‘challenge’?

[Burnden Paddock]

Done mine. Commandeered the mat after helping my daughter practice her backwards walkover. Perhaps backwards walkovers could be next months ‘challenge’?

Backwards walkovers? That’s another one you’re gonna have to talk me through.

Done mine and a 3.5 mile run.

[Gooner Girl]

Done mine. Commandeered the mat after helping my daughter practice her backwards walkover. Perhaps backwards walkovers could be next months ‘challenge’?

Backwards walkovers? That’s another one you’re gonna have to talk me through.

Done mine and a 3.5 mile run.

https://tenor.com/view/walkover-back-wa ... f-17858655

I’ll get Jessie to teach you when you’re next down!

[KeyserSoze]

Day two in the books. Tried my track session but the hammy still not a fan of faster paces. Hopefully the squats will help.

[Burnden Paddock]

Done mine. Commandeered the mat after helping my daughter practice her backwards walkover. Perhaps backwards walkovers could be next months ‘challenge’?

Backwards walkovers? That’s another one you’re gonna have to talk me through.

Done mine and a 3.5 mile run.

https://tenor.com/view/walkover-back-wa ... f-17858655

I’ll get Jessie to teach you when you’re next down!

There’s more chance of me walking on the moon than doing that! I’ll be happy to watch you try though.

[Gooner Girl]

Done mine. Commandeered the mat after helping my daughter practice her backwards walkover. Perhaps backwards walkovers could be next months ‘challenge’?

Backwards walkovers? That’s another one you’re gonna have to talk me through.

Done mine and a 3.5 mile run.

https://tenor.com/view/walkover-back-wa ... f-17858655

I’ll get Jessie to teach you when you’re next down!

There’s more chance of me walking on the moon than doing that! I’ll be happy to watch you try though.

Not as flexible as I used to be sadly! Though I can still put my palms of my hands on the floor with ease with straight legs! Can you?!