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The Rat

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Sorry this is probs SEB, anyone had any success with this?

I can hike for endless miles, but any sort of run I just borderline collapse.

Kind of need some structure when starting something so was gonna download this. I know some people will just say go for a jog n do slightly longer each day!
 


The Rat said:
Sorry this is probs SEB, anyone had any success with this?

I can hike for endless miles, but any sort of run I just borderline collapse.

Kind of need some structure when starting something so was gonna download this. I know some people will just say go for a jog n do slightly longer each day!
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yes it was easy doing it this way. I ended up doing it even quicker as it wasn’t hard enough. Give it a try. As long as you do it when your supposed to you can’t fail !
 
Baloo said:
Tagged you in the Couch to 5k thread and the Running Thread thread in the fitness forum.
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spot on mate
safccfas said:
yes it was easy doing it this way. I ended up doing it even quicker as it wasn’t hard enough. Give it a try. As long as you do it when your supposed to you can’t fail !
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Gonna start in about 30 mins, done a 10 mile walk so big tired but will see

I just cant imagine how i will ever be able to run 30 mins non stop!

I work a lot of nights so think that doesnt help body clock etc
 
Knowing how difficult I can find running 5km if I’ve given it a break for a few weeks for an injury , I can’t imagine how difficult it is for beginners, well done for giving it a go.
 
The Rat said:
Sorry this is probs SEB, anyone had any success with this?

I can hike for endless miles, but any sort of run I just borderline collapse.

Kind of need some structure when starting something so was gonna download this. I know some people will just say go for a jog n do slightly longer each day!
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I know it sounds daft but YouTube how to run. Then just go running.
 
droppedshoulder said:
Knowing how difficult I can find running 5km if I’ve given it a break for a few weeks for an injury , I can’t imagine how difficult it is for beginners, well done for giving it a go.
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I usually run 3 or 4 times a week, about 5-6 miles per run. I've been absolutely knocked out with a horrendous viral infection for about 2 weeks now, and realistically Wednesday is going to be the earliest I can think about running again. By the that point, it'll have been about 17 days since I've done pretty much any exercise at all - god knows what I'll be like in terms of performance! Weak as a kitten, I'd guess!
 
I normally Hill run 3 miles about 3 to 4 days a week.. Being doing the same route for about 14 years now.. When I first started I struggled like crazy. I just changed to interval hits. So sprint, walk, sprint and so on just to get fitness up. Then gradually changed to constant running. Another tip I got was. You keep to a pace where you could hold a conversation with another runner but only just.
I tend to do 8 to 9 mins miles now.. I was doing 7-8 min miles before covid.

Depends how big you are also, not really talking about fat but muscle. More muscle more oxygen. If this was the case for me I probably do 45 min jogs to lose some muscle. rather then the mid 25 mins I do now.
 
Harry Angstrom said:
I know it sounds daft but YouTube how to run. Then just go running.
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I need just a regime like, I already walk 10 mile a day, just gonna stick with this
James said:
You will be surprised at how quickly you can build up to a good distance. The app is great, stick with it and you'll be golden. It doesn't rush you.
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Just did first one, was pouring down where I am, but enjoyed it, wasn't as bad as I remember.

As I say I started hiking and walking start of year, and I think hopefully it has had some impact

Just gonna stick to this, if I could actually run 30 mins without dying I reckon that would be a big life improvement for me. I've just never considered it a possibility you know.
MURPHY1973 said:
Yes, did it through a local running club about 6 years ago. Couldn't run a lap of the track when I started

Ended up joining them at end of course. Did london marathon 2 weeks ago and ran north tyneside 10k today in 46.40.

Go for it
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class that mate
Bobthebasted said:
I normally Hill run 3 miles about 3 to 4 days a week.. Being doing the same route for about 14 years now.. When I first started I struggled like crazy. I just changed to interval hits. So sprint, walk, sprint and so on just to get fitness up. Then gradually changed to constant running. Another tip I got was. You keep to a pace where you could hold a conversation with another runner but only just.
I tend to do 8 to 9 mins miles now.. I was doing 7-8 min miles before covid.

Depends how big you are also, not really talking about fat but muscle. More muscle more oxygen. If this was the case for me I probably do 45 min jogs to lose some muscle. rather then the mid 25 mins I do now.
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I mean absolutely no upper body muscle, like none, I am skinny though, and must have got some decent leg muscle building up as been on week long hikes etc
 
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The Rat said:
I need just a regime like, I already walk 10 mile a day, just gonna stick with this


Just did first one, was pouring down where I am, but enjoyed it, wasn't as bad as I remember.

As I say I started hiking and walking start of year, and I think hopefully it has had some impact

Just gonna stick to this, if I could actually run 30 mins without dying I reckon that would be a big life improvement for me. I've just never considered it a possibility you know.


class that mate


I mean absolutely no upper body muscle, like none, I am skinny though, and must have got some decent leg muscle building up as been on week long hikes etc
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Is the 10 mile a day to work and back or just to walk?
 
The Rat said:
No just walking mate, I work from home, so whenever I can. I make sure to do it fairly quickly too.

Its had a massive positive impact on my life tbh. Hence why I thought about the next step, running.
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Keep doing the walking as its great excercise but mixing it up with running will be good. My advice when running especially as a newbie is listen to your body. If you're aching or in pain don't over do it or you will get injured. Will take a while for your body to adapt but if you stick at it you will improve very quickly.
 
The Rat said:
I need just a regime like, I already walk 10 mile a day, just gonna stick with this


Just did first one, was pouring down where I am, but enjoyed it, wasn't as bad as I remember.

As I say I started hiking and walking start of year, and I think hopefully it has had some impact

Just gonna stick to this, if I could actually run 30 mins without dying I reckon that would be a big life improvement for me. I've just never considered it a possibility you know.


class that mate


I mean absolutely no upper body muscle, like none, I am skinny though, and must have got some decent leg muscle building up as been on week long hikes etc
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If you are happy with walking and doing the distances you are saying, you are probably having more health benefits then a 5k run. They both give you cardio but walking has a lot less impact on muscle and bones.
 
Bobthebasted said:
If you are happy with walking and doing the distances you are saying, you are probably having more health benefits then a 5k run. They both give you cardio but walking has a lot less impact on muscle and bones.
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Yeah no doubt you are right, I would just like a new challenge almost, something that I do find tougher and can overcome.

Also sometimes on a practical level, it takes a decent amount of time to walk 10 miles, so maybe mixing it up with a run would be nice.
Ciro_DiMarzio said:
Keep doing the walking as its great excercise but mixing it up with running will be good. My advice when running especially as a newbie is listen to your body. If you're aching or in pain don't over do it or you will get injured. Will take a while for your body to adapt but if you stick at it you will improve very quickly.
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Cheers mate, will do. Yeah mix it up as you say is my plan. I will stick to this couch25k and then reassess where I am at
 
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