Jogging

[RSV]

Thanks Goldberg, reading this thread a few days ago has really given me a kick up the ass and got me back into my running. I find especially if you run early in the morning it gives you a real buzz right thru the day.

[Goldberg]

This is true, and if you delay it you wont go!

That is why when my alarm goes off I am out of bed and on the road, regardless of the weather. I find after the first few minutes I am awake, and when I get back after the run I am 'In the Zone'.

Looking forward to tomorrow. I am at a few Stag Weekends over the next couple of months, I am already planning runs on google maps and uploading them to my MiCoach as routes for the time

[Mr Men]

Got to keep it up!!! £50 for a pair of running shoes is considerably cheaper than joining a Gym and using a stupid treadmill.

£50 is nothing my 2011 Asics Kayano cost Father xmas 7 months ago £120

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BBXlLvz8XM

Good work M8 keep it up

[Kushty]

And are they worth the extra money mr men?

[Goldberg]

Just over 5k today and fuck it felt good!
Just under 30 mins with a mix of terrain.

The app is awesome, check this out.
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[Mr Men]

And are they worth the extra money mr men?

I think so I run 3 times a week if I can And have had £20 to £65 Running Trainers, The Kayanos have been well and truly run in and they are still as comfy as when I first put them on where as the cheaper treds I,ve had in the past are not so comfy over time.

[Waka]

Has anyone got any experience of bluetooth heart rate monitors?

[Goldberg]

Another 5k this morning, but as stupid as this sounds I wore the wrong socks!

Blisters on the soles of both feet and on the back of my left heel.... I knew when I put them on they would not be adequate... I know for Wednesday now.

Went ok, still hard work but some good music is the key to keep you going. Feel awesome today

[Goldberg]

6.5k today in 34 minutes.

www.walkjogrun.net (probably mentioned before) is an excellent site which enables you to plan routes. I had an idea of today's route in my head but did not know the distance. When I planned it I thought, 6.5k.... bring it on!

I know it does not sound like a lot to experienced runners, but it felt good and I will do the route again. More downhill than uphill on the route, I would hate to do it backwards!

Today's problem is a re occurrence of the Blisters I got on both insteps from the last run with the wrong socks. I believe I now have blisters in blisters which is very painful and I am worrying that Fridays run may suffer...
Someone suggested compeed plasters and I have some on now, hopefully these will help and I can do the same route Friday.

Again I have to big up MiCoach on the iPhone, it seems to pull the best tunes out for the run and keeps me very well informed on how I am doing. My km times are very consistent to at around 5m25s per km - even towards the end of the run which is up hill.

So, continuing on with this. The biggest challenge is getting up an hour earlier each day, but I will sort my body clock out regardless.
I am finding that doing a route twice and then changing it keeps it interesting. I also find smaller streets on the way back to give you something to aim for also helps. If you finished on a long stretch it can make you want to give in, but little streets with plenty of turns keeps you going.

I know it has only been a couple of weeks, but I feel much better and my body is toning up as a result. I have ordered one of those waterbottles in the shape of an 'O' and also an arm strap for the iPhone.

Eddie Izzard, watch out!

[showbiz-legend]

Dont think this has been mentioned yet and i know i'm probably stating the obvious but dont forget the stretches before and after your runs mate. Have a look at this site for a bit of info if it helps http://www.goodrunguide.co.uk/

[RSV]

I dont stretch before a run but i do walk briskly for five minutes to get the muscles warmed up. I also walk for a few minutes after the run to warm down and then follow with a few stretches which i find really helps

[Goldberg]

Yeah I do a little stretching and a good walk about with some stretching afterwards.

[Goldberg]

Not sure if they have been mentioned before, but 1000 mile socks rock!
Expensive at £11 a pair, but they apparently guarantee no blisters (and mine did not reoccur today) as well as protect the Achilles tendon.

Had 4 days off running as I was on a Stag weekend, was tough today on the ankles!

[Goldberg]

Hit the 100k barrier today after my 10k early morning run!

I am feeling fantastic and it is a hell of an achievement from never running before.

Got small blisters and cramp in the calfs today, but it will not stop me!

Looking forward to 1000k now! But I think 500k will be the next real milestone.

[Goldberg]

1st 15km done today. Feet aching, knee sore, little blisters, toes hurting but I feel fantastic for doing it!

Oh and Joggers nipple.

[Waka]

1st 15km done today. Feet aching, knee sore, little blisters, toes hurting but I feel fantastic for doing it!

Oh and Joggers nipple.

Erm, pics?

Oh and congrats

[Goldberg]

OK new Personal Best today - 10km in 47:40

Ditched the MiCoach (although I am logging runs on it) and I am now using a Garmin 405cx with the Heart Rate monitor.
Very very accurate, MiCoach was cutting corners and losing GPS all the time despite been on my arm in open areas.

I have now racked up 307km since I started and have burnt over 20,000 calories.
Feeling very very good for it now. I tend to do every other day, 10km on a weekday and then a 15+ on a weekend.
Ankles are OK, one blister is persistent but not as bad as it was at the start. Got a 15% off voucher for running gear at GoOutdoors for this weekend and it just so happens I will be at a wedding near a store so I will be filling my boots with new gear in prep for the rainy/cold season

My latest workout:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/1...4GCdb5WI.email