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Post by donkeychomp on Feb 23, 2021 22:50:27 GMT 1
I've always considered myself fit. Skinny really, 30" waist and pretty flexible so clip ons and rear sets are fine by me. However during the last year with no work at all (that's where I get my exercise) I have piled on 2 stone and now look like the Goodyear blimp from certain angles. It's pissing me off. So last night I decided to go jogging. Never done this before so I thought a quick run to the post box and back, about a mile. After 15 seconds of this I thought my heart was going to explode so I started walking...then a bit more running, then walking etc. Got home totally knackered and in agony.
Went out again today. Did a lot better. Ran nearly all the way, and even put a spurt on to impress another rather attractive female joggerette coming the other way. Still hurt, but slightly less so. Going to keep this up and slowly go further distances.
Wish I hadn't sold my mountain bike now as that thing kept me as fit a a butcher's dog. Walked past a bike shop the other day and the prices are frightening! Even eBay has silly prices for anything half decent. If anyone is selling a bike let me know!
Alex
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Post by mouse on Feb 24, 2021 8:23:04 GMT 1
Don't do it, next thing you'll be joining a gym!!
Mouse
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Feb 24, 2021 9:25:58 GMT 1
You only need to run if you are a burglar or rely on buses!
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Post by huggy76 on Feb 24, 2021 9:56:40 GMT 1
Or for last orders when the pubs re open😂
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Post by headcoats on Feb 24, 2021 10:39:19 GMT 1
Our little one goes to school on her bike now which is a mile away
I run behind her like a special LOL
Everyone knows who I am now !
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Post by reedpete on Feb 24, 2021 11:21:45 GMT 1
Jogging can literal be the death of you.....a la James Hunt style....
So if you haven’t done it regularly before...be careful....
As I know Alex a little, most of his description seems plausible.....but no mention of having to stop for a roll up....contrary to the ads in the 50s, smoking doesn’t help develop lung capability😂
My advice would be....give up the cigs as step one !
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Post by tony2stroke on Feb 24, 2021 12:16:13 GMT 1
Never go jogging, worst thing you can do to your bodies joints, run or walk fast, jogging puts lots of stress on your joints. Normally only real reason to run is from aggrieved or disgruntled husbands, and years ago fathers  |
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Post by chrisg on Feb 24, 2021 13:42:59 GMT 1
Never go jogging, worst thing you can do to your bodies joints, run or walk fast, jogging puts lots of stress on your joints. Normally only real reason to run is from aggrieved or disgruntled husbands, and years ago fathers Completely agree, cycling is better although that brings a massive risk in itself. Lunatic 2 stroke riders wheeling past and boy racers in pimped up corsa's  Stay on the sofa |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 24, 2021 14:17:00 GMT 1
I'll never own a dog or go running
Have you noticed it's always a jogger or dog walker that find dead bodies 😆
Steve
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Post by st66 on Feb 24, 2021 18:36:05 GMT 1
I know where there buried mate 😜
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Post by st66 on Feb 24, 2021 18:45:21 GMT 1
I stopped running about a year ago, bad knee due to operation finally caught up felt like glass shards in joint over a mile, so no thanks to that, if you keep it up little bits at a time it will get better, but running us harder when not used to it and the hardest way to loose those pounds or stones mate, it will wreck you at first, but all about not giving in,,
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Post by allspeeds on Feb 24, 2021 20:41:25 GMT 1
Ive got a nice medium Giant XTC frame if you want to build one up ,I just got a carbon fibre frame and swapped everything over, you can have it for nothing if you want it Alex ,just cover the postage.
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Post by veg on Feb 24, 2021 20:47:12 GMT 1
I'll never own a dog or go running Have you noticed it's always a jogger or dog walker that find dead bodies 😆 Steve That’s because they didn’t do it properly, if you do it properly you’ll never be caught. Certainly not by joggers or dog walkers. |
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Post by donkeychomp on Feb 24, 2021 22:49:28 GMT 1
Out again today. Same route but faster this time. Weighed myself and after 3 runs I have lost 2 pounds. Reminds me never carry loose change when jogging. Peter I have cut down on the tabs. Allspeeds I am PMing you now!
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Feb 25, 2021 22:42:28 GMT 1
And out again tonight. Faster run this time and even though it's 0c out there I worked up a sweat. Weighed myself when I got home and now lost 5 pounds in all. Beginning to enjoy this. It's quiet and I like the sense of isolation the night gives me. Plus I get to see foxes...and some are female joggers lol.
Alex
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Post by kirkhd on Mar 29, 2021 18:08:50 GMT 1
Since they shut the pubs during all the lockdowns the lack of beer and late night food has resulted in the loss of 2 stone (13stone now) without trying any of that exercise stuff but i did find myself looking at a Trek 3 Series that someone is selling locally on Gumtree. I'm hoping the urge/boredom doesn't get worse before they open the bear Gardens as that will stop it all these silly ideas.
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Post by steve h on Mar 29, 2021 18:16:55 GMT 1
I'm old, arthritic, and couldn't give a flying fook about being "fit" I am fit. Fit to drop.....
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Post by steve h on Mar 29, 2021 18:22:47 GMT 1
Since they shut the pubs during all the lockdowns the lack of beer and late night food has resulted in the loss of 2 stone (13stone now) without trying any of that exercise stuff but i did find myself looking at a Trek 3 Series that someone is selling locally on Gumtree. I'm hoping the urge/boredom doesn't get worse before they open the bear Gardens as that will stop it all these silly ideas. Dont get bloody bored! Get brewing! Half the ruddy nation seems to have taken homebrewing up... suppliers always seem to be short of stock!! And plenty of tutorials on youtube on curries and Chinese cooking, so you really have no excuse to loose weight. |
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Post by kirkhd on Mar 29, 2021 18:43:27 GMT 1
Since they shut the pubs during all the lockdowns the lack of beer and late night food has resulted in the loss of 2 stone (13stone now) without trying any of that exercise stuff but i did find myself looking at a Trek 3 Series that someone is selling locally on Gumtree. I'm hoping the urge/boredom doesn't get worse before they open the bear Gardens as that will stop it all these silly ideas. Dont get bloody bored! Get brewing! Half the ruddy nation seems to have taken homebrewing up... suppliers always seem to be short of stock!! And plenty of tutorials on youtube on curries and Chinese cooking, so you really have no excuse to loose weight. I only drink in Pubs, drinking in the house just doesn't taste the same plus the wife is at home. Thankfully the Trek sold  so i'll just have to carry on with the loft conversion. |
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Post by marrcel on Mar 29, 2021 18:56:59 GMT 1
Mtbing keeps your riding and balance reflexes sharp during winter. 👍
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Post by dc on Mar 29, 2021 19:11:22 GMT 1
Try spending a couple of days doing a full car detail, inside, outside, full decon, compound, polish and seal.
That will test your fitness and is far better than any run for the whole body.
Keeps you toned all over but if you have bad knees, scrap that and stick to biking.👍
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so i'll just have to carry on with the loft conversion.
