A running challenge

[edgray]

you know it's been a while since I timed myself. I've plotted out a good flat 3 mile route, I'm going to time myself tonight

 

[purpledove]

Yeah, doing things fast is really good for you. Like with exercise bike riding, it's better to do bouts of fast riding with a little rest in between (say, 2 minutes of speed riding and 30 seconds slowed riding for rest), especially for anyone wanting to lose weight.
I also read somewhere that those who take stairs lose 3kg more than those who don't lol. I really hate stairs, but since becoming a little fitter lately, I always skip a step, it feels natural, there's just too many steps lol.

I read on this too b4 and applied it to running in spurts of fast and then rest for a few mins etc. The rationale behind this is for metabolism jerking/shock rather than a continuous rhythmic/regular pace. They actually have an mp3 on this where while doing the exercise. you're listening to some music and told when you need to either walk/bike/run fast and when to slow down.......It worked for me when after the ankle injury with no excercise i gained a bit of weight- i did a power short distance runs

btw- stairs is the same way due to the incline ( going against gravity hence more energy needed to do the exercise ) and again shocks your metabolism when u do spurts of slow and fast :nod:

 

[Jersey]

Ok, didnt read the whole thread, but we have a lot of expert runners on here! I've gotten some great advice on my running if you want the help, they are here to offer it!

 

[porterjack]

Ok, didnt read the whole thread, but we have a lot of expert runners on here! I've gotten some great advice on my running if you want the help, they are here to offer it!

good point

running can be daunting and often scary

i will offer help to anyone who wants it, already been in touch with Jersey

 

[Solariskun]

It took me ages to actually start running but with a career in the Armed forces and a dad who runs a lot of marathons I ended up with a pair of running shoes and just went one day, after that first day I ended up likeing it and did it more often

 

[edgray]

wow how overly optimistic was I?

19 minutes for 3 miles. Not too bad tho... 6 minute miles, must try harder...

 

[Peter Parka]

wow how overly optimistic was I?

19 minutes for 3 miles. Not too bad tho... 6 minute miles, must try harder...

Haha! I thought your original time didn't add up! Still not too shabby though.:thumbup

 

[Solariskun]

wow how overly optimistic was I?

19 minutes for 3 miles. Not too bad tho... 6 minute miles, must try harder...

I agree with Peter, I was a little sceptical of your first time but thats still very good

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

Better than I can do, I must say. The maximum I run on my usual course, whenever I run, is 1.6km.

 

[Solariskun]

I've done 2.9 miles before that was rather fun, I can't remember the time, I really shouold check again . .

 

[edgray]

Haha! I thought your original time didn't add up! Still not too shabby though.:thumbup

I agree with Peter, I was a little sceptical of your first time but thats still very good

thanks, I shalln't be boasting about my performance again anytime soon...