Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

Buffman · 23 Nov 2010 at 20:06

Garmin forerunner f50, tells me my heartrate with the chest strap too

. (Haven't been running in ages though

)

shadowcreaper · 24 Nov 2010 at 00:27

anyone done any cross country races? it the time when they going on, so far done two and pretty hard, they around 5 miles and the last one i did "chicksands" was a killer course

Skidder · 24 Nov 2010 at 13:07

Richie said:
I use my phone as a tracker (runkeeper) and as an mp3 player... works good for me

i use map my run with it as an mp3 player too - works well and i have a little armband jobbie that means it is no hassle

only shame is not being able to spot check your speed - the info is basically all after the run unless you run along messing with your phone!

Richie · 24 Nov 2010 at 14:38

Could always have it strapped to your inner forearm to view it as you run

Skidder · 24 Nov 2010 at 16:15

that's true but the pouch thing i have is opaque, would need a new one

platypus · 25 Nov 2010 at 15:41

Just a heads up, Amazon are selling the Garmin 305 for half price at the moment.

Richie · 25 Nov 2010 at 17:28

Shame I cant justify even a hundred notes for something like this when my phone does it all for me (except for HRM for now)

[DOD]Asprilla · 5 Dec 2010 at 12:59

Went out for my first run since September today. Was supposed to be a nice simple 10km, but at about 8.5km i started chatting to an older chap (61 he said) who had 20 years of triathlon behind him, so I kept going. He peeled off at 16km and I was still feeling good so I kept going and ended up doing 23km in 2hrs 10mins.

My pace, unsurprisingly, dropped like a stone in the last 4km but I'm stunned that I could actually just set off and do it. Obviously my 6000 miles cycled this year has had an effect on my CV fitness and my lactose threshhold.

I hope to put in this kind of effort every weekend between now and March, but the real test will come tomorrow when I'm halfway to work on the bike....

sid · 5 Dec 2010 at 18:15

Guys,
Little Advice needed

I've got these shoes atm
http://www.sportsdirect.com/asics-gel-innovate-mens-running-trainers-212031

I've done about 300km in them running-ish I reckon and I do fancy an upgrade,

I think these are neutral shoes as well but not really clear judging by their website,

Tempted by the Gel Landreth 6 actually

[DOD]Asprilla · 5 Dec 2010 at 19:15

sid said:
Guys,
Little Advice needed

I've got these shoes atm
http://www.sportsdirect.com/asics-gel-innovate-mens-running-trainers-212031

I've done about 300km in them running-ish I reckon and I do fancy an upgrade,

I think these are neutral shoes as well but not really clear judging by their website,

Tempted by the Gel Landreth 6 actually

Go to a running shop and get them to watch you run and make a recommendation based on that.

Any other advice is worthless.

sid · 5 Dec 2010 at 20:54

[DOD]Asprilla;17937710 said:
Go to a running shop and get them to watch you run and make a recommendation based on that.

Any other advice is worthless.

Im happy with the current ones for fitting so no point in upgrading if there is such a thing?

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Dec 2010 at 11:15

sid said:
Im happy with the current ones for fitting so no point in upgrading if there is such a thing?

If your current ones fit, are comfortable and you don't think that you are suffering any aches and pains that you shouldn't then they are the best ones for you.

Really, there isn't such a think as an 'upgrade' in running shoes, but you'll probably find yourself changing regularly because new shoes are brought out and older ones are discontinued. The fit and design can change quite a bit in this process and you shouldn't assume that the latest version of a particular should will be the same or better for you than the previous version. Also, cost has very little to do with it.

In the last couple of years I've run mainly in New Balance, Brooks and Sauscony because they are they best suited to my running style. The like of Sweatshop and Run & Become will make sure you have the best shoe for you, not the most expensive.

A pair of running shoes last me about 1000km and I've got a heavy heel strike and pronate badly.

#Chri5# · 8 Dec 2010 at 21:57

Tonight's run was a bit nippy (and comically slow).

Ended up giving my gloves to the misses half way round - ouch!

Richie · 11 Dec 2010 at 13:45

First run in a while.... Decided to try 5K which was ok. Managed 30min dead.... I keep starting out too fast IMO. Here's the splits -

1 - 8:16
2 - 9:49
3 - 10:50

I REALLY need to learn how to pace myself

Skidder · 15 Dec 2010 at 09:14

I cut my ankle the other day (wearing some boots in the snow which rubbed :rolleyes:

) and my wife told me to look after it and not run. I ran 3 days in a row and did not look after it and now it is swollen and nasty. No running for me. Rather than let her know she was right I may still get in my running gear and go and sit in the car!

NathanE · 26 Dec 2010 at 17:08

Any of you folks still running in this crap weather of late?

Round here the footpaths are pretty much just sheet ice and very dangerous.

I've been thinking of getting some studded running shoes, or is this just a seriously bad idea? :confused:

Art · 26 Dec 2010 at 21:06

NathanE said:
Any of you folks still running in this crap weather of late?

Round here the footpaths are pretty much just sheet ice and very dangerous.

I've been thinking of getting some studded running shoes, or is this just a seriously bad idea?

I've heard a lot of runners say that Yaktrax Pros are great for ice running (I've heard stories of people clocking up 350km+ last winter in them without any problems). A friend of mine has them and even though he doesn't really run he's dashed up and down the road a few times in them and thinks they're great. They would save you the cost of new shoes but seem to be hard to get at the moment.

lemonkettaz · 26 Dec 2010 at 21:09

I've been wanting to get out but the ice just isn't shifting, going to get slightly warmer in the next few days so hopefully i can get out

Richie · 27 Dec 2010 at 08:17

NathanE said:
Any of you folks still running in this crap weather of late?

Round here the footpaths are pretty much just sheet ice and very dangerous.

I've been thinking of getting some studded running shoes, or is this just a seriously bad idea?

Been itching to get out myself, spurred on by some over indulgence throughout the festive period, but I daren't risk an injury from slipping.... Could barely walk on the ice on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.... Will have a look again today.

lemonkettaz · 27 Dec 2010 at 12:14

Well so much for the warmer weather getting rid of some snow. It's snowing again. I could probably run in the snow just won't be able to see the ice.