The athletics/running thread

[Armchair Wanderer]

I've been trying to do 7.5 mile weighted walks, then a day off,

rucksack full of potatoes? or strap-on leg/arm weights?

I go shopping to the out of town place the other side of town, carry recycling there which isn't very heavy, then load up with cans, non-milk milk and bottles on the way back. Walking is obviously gentle cardio but walking with a really [very] heavy rucksack seems like it's kinda resistance-y. It's a nice workout, albeit I'm a bit odd for doing it.

apparently.... adding weight will allow you to burn more calories per mile, but only about 5-8 calories more per mile for every 10 pounds added... a man weighing 200lb would burn about 30calories for an extra 1/4mile walked at easy pace without weights...

the beauty of your system, though, is that it fits into your life - you do have to do the shopping anyway - so it is not an EXTRA - so is summat you are more likely to keep up with...

I once had an occupational healthcheck - and the bloke running the physical side of it asked my normal daily exercise pattern - it was basically walking the dog...

he told me I should focus on that - walk quicker and swing my arms... but.. the dog thought I'd gone mental (and passers by gave me a wide berth!), and the dog kept leaping up at me - so I soon jacked that in!!

I did try running with the dog a few years ago - but he kept buggering off to chase the horses or get lost in the bushes and i had to stop to go and round him up... if I kept him on the lead - he'd constantly trip me up..

That's funny, running with dogs is the one thing I can do. Not sure whether it's because I'm running slower so I can go for longer, or whether it's the psychological thing of not getting beaten by an animal.

[Armchair Wanderer]

I've got a friend, pub landlady, who struggles constantly to find the right exercise regime - she finds walking does nothing to keep her weight down, and running knackers her body. She's constantly amazed (and annoyed) that I can just walk and drink beer whenever and eat whatever I want and it makes no difference to me. Different constitutions, different metabolisms I suppose.

Pub landlady sounds like she's on her feet all day anyway. I never used to think there were calories in drinks, but I think it's something like 200cals per pint. Maybe get her to calorie count. If she's eating the right amount she just needs to listen to thebish's doctor and do something she enjoys and can keep doing.

[Bruce Rioja]

I did try running with the dog a few years ago - but he kept buggering off to chase the horses or get lost in the bushes and i had to stop to go and round him up... if I kept him on the lead - he'd constantly trip me up..

That's funny, running with dogs is the one thing I can do. Not sure whether it's because I'm running slower so I can go for longer, or whether it's the psychological thing of not getting beaten by an animal.

Took Our Kid's Border Collie on a lot of relatively long walks (usually the three ressi's) last year, this was before I got involved in any of this gym/running malarky. Now that the weather's getting better and now that I can run a bit I do fancy taking him up to Entwiste for a run (does anyone know how far one lap is?). My only worry is that he'll start jumping up whilst I'm doing it - suppose there's only one way to find out.

He'll also be wondering where his ham sandwiches are when we reach the bench by The Heron

[The Axman]

I did try running with the dog a few years ago - but he kept buggering off to chase the horses or get lost in the bushes and i had to stop to go and round him up... if I kept him on the lead - he'd constantly trip me up..

That's funny, running with dogs is the one thing I can do. Not sure whether it's because I'm running slower so I can go for longer, or whether it's the psychological thing of not getting beaten by an animal.

Took Our Kid's Border Collie on a lot of relatively long walks (usually the three ressi's) last year, this was before I got involved in any of this gym/running malarky. Now that the weather's getting better and now that I can run a bit I do fancy taking him up to Entwiste for a run (does anyone know how far one lap is?). My only worry is that he'll start jumping up whilst I'm doing it - suppose there's only one way to find out.

He'll also be wondering where his ham sandwiches are when we reach the bench by The Heron

If he's a proper BC he'll run rings around you and not jump up. I get mine to do out-runs, come-by's and away-to-me's when I take mine out running. Mine also, unfortunately, tends to round up runners and walkers going in the opposite direction to me, so that by the end of the walk/run I'm in the middle of a herd of strangers.
PS He'll have packed his own sandwiches, and he'll find the quickest way to the nearest pub too, it's in their genes.

[Gooner Girl]

I did try running with the dog a few years ago - but he kept buggering off to chase the horses or get lost in the bushes and i had to stop to go and round him up... if I kept him on the lead - he'd constantly trip me up..

That's funny, running with dogs is the one thing I can do. Not sure whether it's because I'm running slower so I can go for longer, or whether it's the psychological thing of not getting beaten by an animal.

Took Our Kid's Border Collie on a lot of relatively long walks (usually the three ressi's) last year, this was before I got involved in any of this gym/running malarky. Now that the weather's getting better and now that I can run a bit I do fancy taking him up to Entwiste for a run (does anyone know how far one lap is?). My only worry is that he'll start jumping up whilst I'm doing it - suppose there's only one way to find out.

He'll also be wondering where his ham sandwiches are when we reach the bench by The Heron

If he's a proper BC he'll run rings around you and not jump up. I get mine to do out-runs, come-by's and away-to-me's when I take mine out running. Mine also, unfortunately, tends to round up runners and walkers going in the opposite direction to me, so that by the end of the walk/run I'm in the middle of a herd of strangers.
PS He'll have packed his own sandwiches, and he'll find the quickest way to the nearest pub too, it's in their genes.

My Milo is half border collie but has never rounded up anything in his life. In fact he was trapped down the side of the garage by my tiny little call duck a few years back and hasn't ventured into the chooks/ducks enclosure since...

[Gooner Girl]

Help! Am leading the adult endurance session at club tonight! Scary! Bring back the nice teenagers!

[The Axman]

I did try running with the dog a few years ago - but he kept buggering off to chase the horses or get lost in the bushes and i had to stop to go and round him up... if I kept him on the lead - he'd constantly trip me up..

That's funny, running with dogs is the one thing I can do. Not sure whether it's because I'm running slower so I can go for longer, or whether it's the psychological thing of not getting beaten by an animal.

Took Our Kid's Border Collie on a lot of relatively long walks (usually the three ressi's) last year, this was before I got involved in any of this gym/running malarky. Now that the weather's getting better and now that I can run a bit I do fancy taking him up to Entwiste for a run (does anyone know how far one lap is?). My only worry is that he'll start jumping up whilst I'm doing it - suppose there's only one way to find out.

He'll also be wondering where his ham sandwiches are when we reach the bench by The Heron

If he's a proper BC he'll run rings around you and not jump up. I get mine to do out-runs, come-by's and away-to-me's when I take mine out running. Mine also, unfortunately, tends to round up runners and walkers going in the opposite direction to me, so that by the end of the walk/run I'm in the middle of a herd of strangers.
PS He'll have packed his own sandwiches, and he'll find the quickest way to the nearest pub too, it's in their genes.

My Milo is half border collie but has never rounded up anything in his life. In fact he was trapped down the side of the garage by my tiny little call duck a few years back and hasn't ventured into the chooks/ducks enclosure since...

My god! what's his other half - French Poodle?

[Gooner Girl]

My god! what's his other half - French Poodle?

Springer spaniel!



Theres your pic Hoboh, now change the thread title

[The Axman]

Half Springer Spaniel Half Border Collie! he must be as mad as a box of frogs, never still.

And is that you? about three inches taller than a medium sized dog? and you disputed being vertically challenged!

(But I am quite excited now to think Spurs will stay ahead of Arsenal and launch the Great Mid Sussex Naked High Street Run)

[Gooner Girl]

He's 16 so spends most of the day asleep.

And have you not seen the most recent premiership table? Look up a bit (well, a lot) and you'll see that very soon Arsenal will be overtaking spurs and I'll be keeping my panties on.

[The Axman]

bugger.

[Harry Genshaw]

This thread is making me sad today

I used to love running with my dog up until late last year when he developed a bit of a limp. Just been to a specialist surgeon - turns out he has ruptured cruciate ligaments in both his back legs. Think of a canine Sean Davis. He's 10 years old. Corrective surgery is going to cost between £6000 - £7000. That's over double my insurance maximum

[Worthy4England]

He's 16 so spends most of the day asleep.

Yeah my daughter is 19, she spends most of the day asleep, too.

[Gooner Girl]

This thread is making me sad today

I used to love running with my dog up until late last year when he developed a bit of a limp. Just been to a specialist surgeon - turns out he has ruptured cruciate ligaments in both his back legs. Think of a canine Sean Davis. He's 10 years old. Corrective surgery is going to cost between £6000 - £7000. That's over double my insurance maximum

Oh Harry I remember you saying he ran with you. How awful. Can't believe it costs that much.

[Gooner Girl]

Back from taking 50 or so senior endurance athletes for their training session tonight. Felt a bit daunted - i know how to deal with teenagers - not done much adult coaching in a while - but quite enjoyed it, it seemed to go fairly well, they're all nice and polite and come and thankyou at the end of the session! I could get used to that!

Oh, and then i ran 5km too. Knackered now!

[Harry Genshaw]

Back from taking 50 or so senior endurance athletes for their training session tonight. Felt a bit daunted - i know how to deal with teenagers - not done much adult coaching in a while - but quite enjoyed it, it seemed to go fairly well, they're all nice and polite and come and thankyou at the end of the session! I could get used to that!

Oh, and then i ran 5km too. Knackered now!

Well done GG - that takes some bottle bossing adults about, although it seems to come naturally to most women You seem to be running a very busy life right now!

[Gooner Girl]

Back from taking 50 or so senior endurance athletes for their training session tonight. Felt a bit daunted - i know how to deal with teenagers - not done much adult coaching in a while - but quite enjoyed it, it seemed to go fairly well, they're all nice and polite and come and thankyou at the end of the session! I could get used to that!

Oh, and then i ran 5km too. Knackered now!

Well done GG - that takes some bottle bossing adults about, although it seems to come naturally to most women You seem to be running a very busy life right now!

Thanks harry, was weird coaching adults - people that on the majority are older then me, other then the faster group of 20 something lads. Kept feeling like they might be thinking "whats this whipper snapper doing - telling us what to do?!" but they were lovely - and it was probably good for me to do cos whilst i am Head Coach at the club i am very much involved normally with the track and field side of things and the youngsters - and actually over half the club are road runners and theres some talk of a split so probably good for me to take the session, show my face and get to know a few of them better!

Lifes busy but good at the moment. Working 3 afternoons a week plus a little bit of private teaching, Harriers on a tuesday evening, footy practice on a wednesday evening (as a player - haven't let on i'm a qualified coach!) enjoying spending time with the kids mostly though, taking them to mum and baby groups, swimming, soft play, seeing friends. They're growing up so fast!

[Verbal]

First 10k in nearly two weeks last night. Considering how much of a waster I've been since then, it was fecking amazing. Comfortable 5:20km pace, and pushing for 5:00 at times was also quite easy enough. I tried lengthening my stride and it felt a lot more natural and easier, so I'm going to have to try that again. Happy happy

[Hoboh]

Help! Am leading the adult endurance session at club tonight! Scary! Bring back the nice teenagers!

I thought you were a nice girl?

[thebish]

First 10k in nearly two weeks last night. Considering how much of a waster I've been since then, it was fecking amazing. Comfortable 5:20km pace, and pushing for 5:00 at times was also quite easy enough. I tried lengthening my stride and it felt a lot more natural and easier, so I'm going to have to try that again. Happy happy

good stuff!