staggy1929 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 17/08/2019 at 19:35, Bairnardo said: Got the required distance into my legs now so I am nore confident of not making a c**t of it in the 10k. That 58 meter climb at the end though Class, under an hour for the actual 10k surely? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonHMFC Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Fallen off the wagon massively, since January managed to shift just short of three stone, but in the past two months have managed to put one stone back on. Still cycling quite a bit, but my diet has gone out the window. Started again fresh on Friday, and looking to lose two stone by December. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hahn Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I used to be massively into the gym but since starting work after graduating it's really tailed off. Got fed up of feeling inactive so recently bought myself a couple of kettlebells to do workouts in the house with as it's easier to fit in around my schedule. Have now done 3 workouts with them, very simple but fair get the heart going. Sweating buckets in my living room is a weird change of scenery too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 8 hours ago, staggy1929 said: Class, under an hour for the actual 10k surely? Yeah thats always been the aim, so I can take 5.10 off for that last 0.5 and assuming the 10k doesnt finish on a massive hill my last 2 should be faster so hopefully maybe sneak below 55 mins. Il do that run another cluple of times in the nect 2 weeks I think and see how I go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Yeah thats always been the aim, so I can take 5.10 off for that last 0.5 and assuming the 10k doesnt finish on a massive hill my last 2 should be faster so hopefully maybe sneak below 55 mins. Il do that run another cluple of times in the nect 2 weeks I think and see how I go good stuff, planning on attempting a 10k tonight myself but it's absolutely chucking it down right now so I'm not sure... do you get any issues with joints when running on roads and what not? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, staggy1929 said: good stuff, planning on attempting a 10k tonight myself but it's absolutely chucking it down right now so I'm not sure... do you get any issues with joints when running on roads and what not? No but I have to take it easy on my shins I het shin splints if I do too much so never run 2 days in a row. I have been pretty sore the last couple of days after that so the linger distances il prob leave a week between them and try to knock out maybe a 6 or 7 k in between. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 After a few months out with an ankle injury I've reservations about going back to the fives. Was thinking of starting running to replace it. Luckily I've got a park on my doorstep with a rectangle section around a football pitch size. Was thinking of starting a few laps of that as a pre cursor to getting the confidence to run a couple of miles.I'm used to stop start runs and sprints from football so not sure about pace or time.Any ideas for starting? Sorry total noob question.I'm not looking to ramp this up to much beyond 5k just to add to gym work and going on the exercise bike. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Chest and Tris then a game of fives, played like prime Yaya toure as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 People who say they can do a 5k but couldn't do a 10k forget a 10k is just 2x5ks. It's literally just double the distance. Why don’t they just do 5 2ks? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 This felt okay but i'm genuinely thinking it's a race against time with my knee... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Going to New York 11 weeks tomorrow plus back playing football In 5 weeks so decided It’s time to kick my arse. Joined the gym yesterday but been eating well properly for a couple of weeks. Jogged and walked 8 miles yesterday, played 5’s and this morning cycled 10 miles.Possibly dead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) On 19/08/2019 at 20:49, D.A.F.C said: After a few months out with an ankle injury I've reservations about going back to the fives. Was thinking of starting running to replace it. Luckily I've got a park on my doorstep with a rectangle section around a football pitch size. Was thinking of starting a few laps of that as a pre cursor to getting the confidence to run a couple of miles. I'm used to stop start runs and sprints from football so not sure about pace or time. Any ideas for starting? Sorry total noob question. I'm not looking to ramp this up to much beyond 5k just to add to gym work and going on the exercise bike. Used to do laps of a pitch sprinting the width and jogging the length, repeat for around 20-30 mins for an hiit session with 5 min jog to warm up/cool down. Edited August 21, 2019 by Boostin' Kev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Another option is to not bother with distance, but go with time. Run 15,20, 30 whatever feels a good time. That's what I do when I want to increase my distance running. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 140KG Bench Press let's go!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 140KG Bench Press let's go!!!Incredible effort! Well played 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Just now, lichtie23 said: Incredible effort! Well played it's been my goal since I was about 18 so I'm buzzing! cheers pal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, staggy1929 said: 140KG Bench Press let's go!!! Congrats! Any tips/methods to increasing your bench quicker? That's some amount of weight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Cheers guys will give this a go soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Senor Bairn said: Congrats! Any tips/methods to increasing your bench quicker? That's some amount of weight. Work up to a heavy single then do your working sets after, so your chest is used to the idea of one rep of heavy weight. warm up your triceps before benching. try messing around with your grip, I've got a narrow grip when I bench as my shoulder dexterity isn't great and it feels comfortable but a lot of people prefer a wider grip as the reps can be more controlled and less distance to travel. That's what I'd suggest but I'm not a pro or anything haha. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 it's been my goal since I was about 18 so I'm buzzing! cheers pal.Puts my 60KG best to absolute shame! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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