The Running Thread

[bushido_man96]

Thanks, Sohan. Maybe I will try a little more distance, then. The only bad thing about distance running is that I have always just dreaded it. I think I run about a 15 minute mile! I am slow; not very aeordynamic!

[Sohan]

Thanks, Sohan. Maybe I will try a little more distance, then. The only bad thing about distance running is that I have always just dreaded it. I think I run about a 15 minute mile! I am slow; not very aeordynamic!

Don't go at exactly the same pace for the whole run. Increase your pace slightly at times, and at others just try to get in a groove or rhythm. Just make sure the overall pace on your runs is conversational; that is to say you should be able to carry on a conversation with a partner (if not, you're going too fast overall).

I understand that running will be a challenge for you. It is for most people over 200 lbs---that's why they offer a "Clydesdale" division in many road races. Keep at it and think positive and it WILL get easier.

With respect,

Sohan

[bushido_man96]

......that's why they offer a "Clydesdale" division in many road races.

With respect,

Sohan

That is funny, I have never seen it put like that! I love it!

[chillindan]

Hey all

I run as well. Just started to get back into it after a bit of time off. I am aiming to be ready for the Stafford half marathon at the end of march. I last ran it in 2005 in a time of 1h 42mins. I wanna break 1.40. I have got up to 3 or 4 regular runs of 5 miles so far but that is mainly a time thing rather than a stamina thing, I reckon at the weekend I will go out for a longer run around 8 or 9 miles, but much slower than my 5 mile pace.

I love the peace and quiet when I go out for a run and I also like the relaxation. I'm also hoping it will improve my overall fitness for karate.

[Fish]

I used to run a lot, before I started Karate, but I gave up because my leg muscles are so hard and inflexible, and I want to try and build flexility (running shortens your muscles).

[bushido_man96]

I used to run a lot, before I started Karate, but I gave up because my leg muscles are so hard and inflexible, and I want to try and build flexility (running shortens your muscles).

Actually, you should keep running and then begin a stretching routine. Running won't shorten the muscles to my knowlede, however, they will be tight, especially if you don't stretch them later. Strength and flexiblity are both equally important, so you should do both if you can.

[Fish]

Yes, I keep meaning to get back into it. I did a 5k for fun in the summer and managed it in sub 24 minutes (not having run for a year). But now its November in England, and who wants to run in the cold, rain and dark? But I've always been really lazy at stretching, and now I'm as flexible as an ironing board!

[chillindan]

Hey, ive just started my running again, I know what you mean about the dark, but I do prefer to run in the cool winter air. Once your out you know that you will feel great about it!

I managed a 52 min 10k in september after not having run for around a year properly. Need to work on my pace a little me thinks!