Too much?

dustiestrat · 11 Feb 2008 at 11:59

i hate joggin i was going first thing in morning 5ish before work for an 1hr but got bored so do my long distance jogging in evening now on treadmill instead i do shuttle runs 5shuttle then 10 pushup then 5 shuttles and 20 situps.

Participant · 11 Feb 2008 at 12:20

I plod away for 40 minutes on a treadmill with my MP3 player and usually just switch off due to boredom. Team sports or squash / tennis are just so good for cardio as the time just goes past and 2 hours seems like 20 minutes.

TriedandTested · 11 Feb 2008 at 15:16

Robbie G said:
I plod away for 40 minutes on a treadmill with my MP3 player and usually just switch off due to boredom. Team sports or squash / tennis are just so good for cardio as the time just goes past and 2 hours seems like 20 minutes.

Being outside in the fresh air running under the stars is actually quite nice. Treadmills are very boring.

Participant · 11 Feb 2008 at 15:19

TriedandTested said:
Being outside in the fresh air running under the stars is actually quite nice. Treadmills are very boring.

Yes and treadmills seem a lot easier than road / field running so perhaps less beneficial per indicated km run...but I tend to mix the cardio in straight after a weights session so it just makes it convenient to use the hamster wheel

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The only problem with running outdoors is that, if you're on a road in rush hour, forget listening to music as it's too dangerous.

SpeedFreak · 11 Feb 2008 at 17:32

I hate running as such. Unless it's a race or with a ball I just can't motivate myself to do it. My other half is mad about it though. She's out running now and my suggestion of alternative exercise was not well received this evening lol.

#Chri5# · 11 Feb 2008 at 17:36

Had a lovely run on Sunday morning in Sheffield. The sun was out, the views were great and for once, I had somebody running with me for a bit of a natter. It even made the pain from the hills easier!

Anksy · 11 Feb 2008 at 22:43

#Chri5# said:
Had a lovely run on Sunday morning in Sheffield. The sun was out, the views were great and for once, I had somebody running with me for a bit of a natter. It even made the pain from the hills easier!

Anyone ever go for a run at dawn ?

just as the suns coming up i find it the most piecefull, when the clocks go back, at around 5-6 am with my dog, very nice

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Jeffstar · 12 Feb 2008 at 14:41

Gilly said:
I don't think anyone does straight off the bat, no-one normal anyway. Do it enough and that changes though

Exactly. Its only uncomfortable when you're not used to it, same as any new exercise really.

TriedandTested · 12 Feb 2008 at 16:59

Is it better to stay as cool as possible when running, or wear a jumper to get the sweat on?

Kristoph · 12 Feb 2008 at 19:11

I jog home at 10pm from work on a thursday, 5pm saturday, 6.30-7pm sunday. I'm becoming addicted to it.

TriedandTested · 12 Feb 2008 at 19:19

mp3kla said:
I jog home at 10pm from work on a thursday, 5pm saturday, 6.30-7pm sunday. I'm becoming addicted to it.

Aye, it's a good feeling coming back worn out.

fallbayuk · 13 Feb 2008 at 14:18

I jog every other day for about an hour and hate every second of it, but love the benefits.

Hen_Dawg · 13 Feb 2008 at 18:01

TriedandTested said:
Is it better to stay as cool as possible when running, or wear a jumper to get the sweat on?

I'd also like to know this. I do know running in midday sun is not a great idea for you

Participant · 13 Feb 2008 at 19:45

There's no benefit to sweating loads as sweating is just a function of your body temperature, not necessarily your heart rate. Obviously it means your working hard, but you stay hydrated better and sweating just basically means you're too hot. Best time to run imo is a cool evening.