Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

Nope, the Vivoactive3 doesnt have any space for music on it. The music version is also limited to 7 activities though. This is because it isn't a "Runners" watch and it a bit more "Lifestyley" (My word!)
 
I cant run with music, ok on a bike but when running it gives me jelly legs forcsome reason. If its blasting out of speakers in the gym its fine as well.
 
SPG said:
I cant run with music, ok on a bike but when running it gives me jelly legs forcsome reason. If its blasting out of speakers in the gym its fine as well.
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im the opposite, I cant run without Music, as it motivates me,

When I used to cycle I would rather hear the traffic as i cycled on the roads
Running isnt so much of an issue
 
I cant run without music either especially long distance.

Just had the Nike Next% turn up a little birthday treat for myself will test them out tommorow see how they do.
 
ShiWarrior said:
as i have a bad back, been told that running is the worst thing i can do
so if i give this up, i cant cycle,

just ** off now
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Do you do any other exercise apart from running/cycling? I would recommend doing pilates/yoga/swimming in conjunction with running to build up you core strength and the muscles supporting your back.
 
I stopped cycling because I couldn't do it anymore
I do swimming used to do pilates, but once a week only , felt it wasn't helping as I needed to do it more often
 
Best advice i ever had on backs was planks and not holding them for more than 40secs, just repeat until you max out at around 10.
 
That's not much fun :-(

My wife does Pilates once a week and it does make quite a difference to her condition. The place she goes to has a medical focus though as you can't even start until they have done a full body assessment. Maybe worth looking for something similar?
 
Ian_Eb said:
That's not much fun :-(

My wife does Pilates once a week and it does make quite a difference to her condition. The place she goes to has a medical focus though as you can't even start until they have done a full body assessment. Maybe worth looking for something similar?
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That sounds good

I used to do pilates every week, but then they stop if she goes on holiday or its half term

Didn't feel any difference

I think I would need to do it like 3 times a week
 
ShiWarrior said:
Degenerating disc on my right side, Google says it's a disease :(
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I also have this condition, it was the cause of my sciatica. I stopped running for a period and concentrated on pilates and swimming to slowly build up strength in my lower back and then started running again. I've now been running pain free for over a year with no other issues.

It's quite easy to do pilates at home a few times a week - if you've been to classes before you will already know the exercises you can do, or you can follow some YouTube videos.
 
I actually running pain free, the only time I get pain of any kind, was when did long distance (furthest I do is about 7-8 miles) when I get to this point I get tingles
 
Out for a 9 mile run today 8:55 AVG pace running in the Nike Next% tell you what it was like running on cushions definitely felt the difference on hills. Still battling my right leg issues scans of my knees have come back clear which is good news but Im just going through the process. Having to stop and walk about 4/5 times within the first 5 miles is frustrating considering the pace I am setting now I would be smashing PR without the issues.

I think im going to be questioning the Next% longetivity though as they look at beat up on the heels and that after the first run :/

Feel for anyone who get injurys I couldnt think of a life without running it one of the best things I have ever taken up for physical and mental health.
 
Ian_Eb said:
What was/is the issue with your knees?
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It not my knees that are the issue I have zero pain and I have zero pain in the right leg but it just starts to shut off usually about 2 miles in sometimes before. Im running 8 min miles but I can feel the leg just not operating properly I feel that it something below the calf area a compression type injury. Because when I start to walk for 10 seconds I can continue running but It usually comes back so have to stop again etc.

Then from about 4/5 miles onwards it like my leg wakes up and operates fine from running without any issues apart from the odd pains for four years this is frustrating. I now have to see a doctor again and go for a new process the doctors are just trying to eliminate what it could be Im really thinking about going to a sports medicine place even if I have to pay a lot of money.
 
'Feel for anyone who get injurys I couldnt think of a life without running it one of the best things I have ever taken up for physical and mental health.'

So this. The affect it has on my mood when I get injured is crazy. Love running every day.
 
Out for a 4 mile run today after the 9 yesterday my legs were to tired dont get how people can run everyday im clearly someone who requires rest inbetween.
 
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