So..... running - Page 127

Haly · 23-11-2011, 13:56

I've got a feeling this could be a 'how long is a piece of string' type question but....what kind of speed (on a treadmill) should I be aiming at to slowly jog?

Bearing in mind, my fitness levels are crap to say the least

BBx · 23-11-2011, 14:07

What are you doing at the moment Jen?

Basically when I was starting out - I would increase the speed till i was jogging at a comfortable speed, then each time I would push myself a little bit more.

Think I started at 8km/h (this is way back) in feb I was on 9.5km/h and now I am on 10.4km/h - the more you do it the quicker your body adapts.

You are doing really well btw!

BB x

Haly · 23-11-2011, 14:20

Oh it's pathetic compared to you!

I'm managing about 4mph-4.2mph. Can do 4.5mph but only for short bursts.

I'm trying to remind myself that it was only a month ago that 3mph was plenty and my foot was really feeling it then but I'm impatient

BBx · 23-11-2011, 14:28

6.5km/h then

Yes! Be patient esp with your injury!

That is great... soon you will be looking back on 6.5km/h and thinking 'gosh that was slow'.

Also when I was first starting out I would do ten mins running/ten mins cross trainer/ten minutes step... then increased the running to 15 mins till I was running for 30mins.. then I would concentrate more on my speed.

/cue Reevo telling you to get outside and not use treadmill

BB x

Haly · 23-11-2011, 14:36

I hope so

I'm really enjoying it which is the main thing

I do 15mins focusing on getting my speed up then a break for some weights or leg extensions then 10-15mins on a gradient. Hopefully will up the time gradually now it's all going quite smoothly!

I can't not use the treadmill yet

Despite having some fancy trainers that have made a HUGE difference to everything (even just walking around shops), my ankle still isn't the biggest fan of concrete but hopefully that'll improve with time

BBx · 23-11-2011, 15:18

That's really good - and even better that you enjoy it! (Wish I did)

I find diet is often paramount to performance... if I have eaten a lot of **** or too many carbs/treats before the gym I let myself down performance wise....

Also noticed that drinking hydrated and drinking lots of water before running is good.

All obvious things but wanted to point out I have actually noticed!

BB x

Haly · 23-11-2011, 15:30

Don't tend to drink a huge amount beforehand but drink plenty during and after

Jonny69 · 23-11-2011, 18:52

Also, don't forget to start slow and build the speed up! Start too fast and you'll wear yourself out as all the crap pumps into your blood and lungs

Well it feels like I'm not going to be running for a couple of days. My back is ultra tender from the caudal injection and I think bouncing up and down on it won't go down well. Knew I should have run yesterday

Haly · 23-11-2011, 19:27

I fear my body is full of crap

I am admittedly terrible for just wanting to get on with things and getting impatient with myself

Thanks for the advice both

Will · 23-11-2011, 19:56

I think it's fantastic Jen. I applaud anyone who makes time and the effort to look after their health. It's even better that you enjoy it!

keep it up!

23-11-2011, 13:56	#1261
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I've got a feeling this could be a 'how long is a piece of string' type question but....what kind of speed (on a treadmill) should I be aiming at to slowly jog? Bearing in mind, my fitness levels are crap to say the least __________________ Halycopter

23-11-2011, 14:20	#1263
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Oh it's pathetic compared to you! I'm managing about 4mph-4.2mph. Can do 4.5mph but only for short bursts. I'm trying to remind myself that it was only a month ago that 3mph was plenty and my foot was really feeling it then but I'm impatient __________________ Halycopter

23-11-2011, 14:36	#1265
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I hope so I'm really enjoying it which is the main thing I do 15mins focusing on getting my speed up then a break for some weights or leg extensions then 10-15mins on a gradient. Hopefully will up the time gradually now it's all going quite smoothly! I can't not use the treadmill yet Despite having some fancy trainers that have made a HUGE difference to everything (even just walking around shops), my ankle still isn't the biggest fan of concrete but hopefully that'll improve with time __________________ Halycopter

23-11-2011, 15:30	#1267
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Don't tend to drink a huge amount beforehand but drink plenty during and after __________________ Halycopter

23-11-2011, 18:52	#1268
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Also, don't forget to start slow and build the speed up! Start too fast and you'll wear yourself out as all the crap pumps into your blood and lungs Well it feels like I'm not going to be running for a couple of days. My back is ultra tender from the caudal injection and I think bouncing up and down on it won't go down well. Knew I should have run yesterday __________________

23-11-2011, 14:07	#1262
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	What are you doing at the moment Jen? Basically when I was starting out - I would increase the speed till i was jogging at a comfortable speed, then each time I would push myself a little bit more. Think I started at 8km/h (this is way back) in feb I was on 9.5km/h and now I am on 10.4km/h - the more you do it the quicker your body adapts. You are doing really well btw! BB x

23-11-2011, 14:28	#1264
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	6.5km/h then Yes! Be patient esp with your injury! That is great... soon you will be looking back on 6.5km/h and thinking 'gosh that was slow'. Also when I was first starting out I would do ten mins running/ten mins cross trainer/ten minutes step... then increased the running to 15 mins till I was running for 30mins.. then I would concentrate more on my speed. /cue Reevo telling you to get outside and not use treadmill BB x

23-11-2011, 15:18	#1266
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	That's really good - and even better that you enjoy it! (Wish I did) I find diet is often paramount to performance... if I have eaten a lot of **** or too many carbs/treats before the gym I let myself down performance wise.... Also noticed that drinking hydrated and drinking lots of water before running is good. All obvious things but wanted to point out I have actually noticed! BB x

23-11-2011, 19:27	#1269
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I fear my body is full of crap I am admittedly terrible for just wanting to get on with things and getting impatient with myself Thanks for the advice both __________________ Halycopter

23-11-2011, 19:56	#1270
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I think it's fantastic Jen. I applaud anyone who makes time and the effort to look after their health. It's even better that you enjoy it! keep it up! __________________ *No No!*