Refitifying myself - Page 7

Matblack · 27-03-2009, 21:32

I've been slack this week, if I want to do my 26.5 miles I need to put in 7.5 on Sunday, I've planned a route and Aitch is up for it so as long as the weather holds out we'll be off rambling.

Apart from very painful shins and arches I'm enjoying walking, the walk to work has definately got easier and my body seems to be eating itself so that's good. My intake has been good this week no real slips, hardly any booze, no junk food, crisps or sweets

. I think I've lost a couple of lbs but I'm not getting hung up on it, there's a long way to go so no point in counting every single oz

The mileage comes easily Kate because I've committed myself to walking to and from work so that's 18.65m a week cleared without really thinking about it then I have to get some extra wanders in either at lunchtime or weekends, its nice to go walking with Aitch because we don't get a lot of time to talk in the week. I wouldn't compare our mileage as you'll be burning far more calories jogging than I an walking

MB

lostkat · 28-03-2009, 08:12

Well done Matt, you're doing really well.

You need to be very careful with your shins though. Are you stretching when you get to work? Shin splints I believe can happen to runners as well as walkers and you really really don't want them because the only way of recovery is complete rest for a couple of weeks.

Make sure you're stretching at least your shins and calves once you get to work. If they're really aching when you get home, get yourself a bag of frozen peas to apply as well. You probably already know how to do calf stretch, but here's a good shin one which won't make you look like an idiot:

With regards to your feet, if they're still hurting after a couple of weeks, I'd go and get some new trainers or walking shoes just to make sure you're getting enough cushioning and support. Call a local running shop and see what they suggest. If you need trainers, they'll have you on a treadmill and analyse your gait etc. If you're rambling around the countryside too, I'd get some boots with ankle support as too. Who said running/walking was a cheap sport?

Garp · 28-03-2009, 21:21

My decent rambling boots set me back the best part of £100 if I remember rightly, though my bro-in-law was able to help with the cost courtesy of the 10% army discount he gets. Supportive of the ankle and foot, warm, waterproof and (relatively) lightweight.

Matblack · 29-03-2009, 19:09

Thanks Kate, I didn't hurt during today's walk and I've been doing foot rotations and stretches over the last day or two, cleared 7 miles today for another marathon week. I had a bit of a lapse in the not drinking thing last night, I think the aftermath is spread around in some threads here

MB

lostkat · 29-03-2009, 22:41

Ah, glad your legs were feeling better today. Well done on the 7 miles!!

Due to my laziness/tiredness over the weekend, I now have 10 miles to cover before Wednesday in order to make my target. ARGGGGGGGGH!!!!!!

[edit]5.42 miles now

Matblack · 01-04-2009, 09:23

Well thats March over 61.85 miles done since 16th of the month.

Aprils goal is to walk 100 miles, it should be do able there are 75 commuting miles in April and I'll need some extra weekend walks to top it up, I also do a few extra like today I'll be walking into town at lunch time which gives me an extra couple of miles to add. I'll also be adding a weight loss goal just for myself

I'll keep you apraised of my progress with the walking

MB

Will · 01-04-2009, 10:03

Will you ever walk 500 miles and will you walk 500 more to be the man that walked 1000 miles?

Matblack · 01-04-2009, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

Will you ever walk 500 miles and will you walk 500 more to be the man that walked 1000 miles?

That's going to take a while!

MB

lostkat · 08-04-2009, 16:36

You'd fall down at your door after it though!

Joe 90 · 08-04-2009, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Heres a map of the gradient

No real let up after the first dip down in the valley and over the river, I have to say that MMR is an excellent tool

MB

awesome website - ta. just put my walks to the pub (lol) and to work in there. Always wondered how far i actually end up walking whilst i'm at uni... now i can find out

27-03-2009, 21:32	#61
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I've been slack this week, if I want to do my 26.5 miles I need to put in 7.5 on Sunday, I've planned a route and Aitch is up for it so as long as the weather holds out we'll be off rambling. Apart from very painful shins and arches I'm enjoying walking, the walk to work has definately got easier and my body seems to be eating itself so that's good. My intake has been good this week no real slips, hardly any booze, no junk food, crisps or sweets . I think I've lost a couple of lbs but I'm not getting hung up on it, there's a long way to go so no point in counting every single oz The mileage comes easily Kate because I've committed myself to walking to and from work so that's 18.65m a week cleared without really thinking about it then I have to get some extra wanders in either at lunchtime or weekends, its nice to go walking with Aitch because we don't get a lot of time to talk in the week. I wouldn't compare our mileage as you'll be burning far more calories jogging than I an walking MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

28-03-2009, 08:12	#62
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well done Matt, you're doing really well. You need to be very careful with your shins though. Are you stretching when you get to work? Shin splints I believe can happen to runners as well as walkers and you really really don't want them because the only way of recovery is complete rest for a couple of weeks. Make sure you're stretching at least your shins and calves once you get to work. If they're really aching when you get home, get yourself a bag of frozen peas to apply as well. You probably already know how to do calf stretch, but here's a good shin one which won't make you look like an idiot: With regards to your feet, if they're still hurting after a couple of weeks, I'd go and get some new trainers or walking shoes just to make sure you're getting enough cushioning and support. Call a local running shop and see what they suggest. If you need trainers, they'll have you on a treadmill and analyse your gait etc. If you're rambling around the countryside too, I'd get some boots with ankle support as too. Who said running/walking was a cheap sport? __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

28-03-2009, 21:21	#63
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	My decent rambling boots set me back the best part of £100 if I remember rightly, though my bro-in-law was able to help with the cost courtesy of the 10% army discount he gets. Supportive of the ankle and foot, warm, waterproof and (relatively) lightweight. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

29-03-2009, 19:09	#64
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Thanks Kate, I didn't hurt during today's walk and I've been doing foot rotations and stretches over the last day or two, cleared 7 miles today for another marathon week. I had a bit of a lapse in the not drinking thing last night, I think the aftermath is spread around in some threads here MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

29-03-2009, 22:41	#65
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Ah, glad your legs were feeling better today. Well done on the 7 miles!! Due to my laziness/tiredness over the weekend, I now have 10 miles to cover before Wednesday in order to make my target. ARGGGGGGGGH!!!!!! [edit]5.42 miles now __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done? Last edited by lostkat; 30-03-2009 at 07:51.

01-04-2009, 09:23	#66
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Well thats March over 61.85 miles done since 16th of the month. Aprils goal is to walk 100 miles, it should be do able there are 75 commuting miles in April and I'll need some extra weekend walks to top it up, I also do a few extra like today I'll be walking into town at lunch time which gives me an extra couple of miles to add. I'll also be adding a weight loss goal just for myself I'll keep you apraised of my progress with the walking MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

01-04-2009, 10:03	#67
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Will you ever walk 500 miles and will you walk 500 more to be the man that walked 1000 miles? __________________ *No No!*

08-04-2009, 16:36	#69
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	You'd fall down at your door after it though! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?