chingford Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Just shows what diet and exersice can do in a short space of time. It's always been thus, Rowan! Our bodies need the energy intake for us to keep going - but if we don't do enough physical work/exercise then all the energy intake/the food, just transforms into fat - stored for the day the body reckons will come when we need to draw it down. But... In the modern world that disnae happen. We seldom draw it down. We just pile on the excess pounds and don't stint on the attractive grub. (I certainly don't stint on the beer - which is 300 calories a pint, incidentally!) Exercise is key to losing weight. The diet will always be incidental. No matter how little you eat or bevvy - if you never exercise, the fat will just sit there... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It's always been thus, Rowan! Our bodies need the energy intake for us to keep going - but if we don't do enough physical work/exercise then all the energy intake/the food, just transforms into fat - stored for the day the body reckons will come when we need to draw it down. But... In the modern world that disnae happen. We seldom draw it down. We just pile on the excess pounds and don't stint on the attractive grub. (I certainly don't stint on the beer - which is 300 calories a pint, incidentally!) Exercise is key to losing weight. The diet will always be incidental. No matter how little you eat or bevvy - if you never exercise, the fat will just sit there... True, she says eating ANOTHER packet of crisps, but really it's the baby growing inside me that is demanding it!! I plan on joining the running club my friend is with after the baby to get fit. Although I have been walking and shortly I'll start swimming for the duration of the pregnancy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) Aye, right! Blame the wean. Apparently my Maw (during Rationing) got an obsession for condensed milk whilst carrying me... Good luck wi your wean! ETA: Cheese and Onion Crisps, Walkers* Calories in 100g of crisps 525.0kcal Calories in a bag of crisps (35g): 184kcal I BELIEVE THERE ARE NO CALORIES IN CONDENSED MILK.... Edited April 17, 2008 by chingford 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Aye, right!Blame the wean. Apparently my Maw (during Rationing) got an obsession for condensed milk whilst carrying me... Good luck wi your wean! ETA: Cheese and Onion Crisps, Walkers* Calories in 100g of crisps 525.0kcal Calories in a bag of crisps (35g): 184kcal I BELIEVE THERE ARE NO CALORIES IN CONDENSED MILK.... It was a bag of Squares 95 calories and 4g of fat! Ok so it was the last bag of the multi pack of 6 i bought yesterday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnPunter Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I am going to start cranking up the miles soon I think. Runner's World programme has been fantastic! Whats the Runners World programme? I started running 4 weeks ago. Was always quite fit, but now 30+, and seem to get injured easier, got a couple of football injuries that hindered training. Anyway, up to 7k in about 40mins, twice a week now. No weight has shifted though! :-( Not very quick either, I feel as if I plod round....but I guess speed will come? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Whats the Runners World programme? It's a training program/schedule suggested by the Runners World magazine. They have a website - it's probably on there. sign up - no big deal I started running 4 weeks ago. Was always quite fit, but now 30+, and seem to get injured easier, got a couple of football injuries that hindered training.Anyway, up to 7k in about 40mins, twice a week now. No weight has shifted though! :-( Not very quick either, I feel as if I plod round....but I guess speed will come? I turned to running as I picked up more and more injuries getting old at fitba... I was slow (compared with real runners) when I started despite thinking myself fit and healthy. If you have the right muscles and blood/breathing systems (which is all down to your family background and dna...) then you'll soon find out how fast you are! Naturally. (I'm not a 'natural' runner - I'm a plodder. ) Otherwise - aye - training will make you faster and you'll find running more natural and enjoyable too, though you might never be a champion. Just enjoy it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scofield Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Whats the Runners World programme?I started running 4 weeks ago. Was always quite fit, but now 30+, and seem to get injured easier, got a couple of football injuries that hindered training. Anyway, up to 7k in about 40mins, twice a week now. No weight has shifted though! :-( Not very quick either, I feel as if I plod round....but I guess speed will come? If you're prone to injuries a lot then you might need to look at your warm up/cool downs. If you don't do it just now then try doing dynamic warm ups before exercise and static stretching after. If you're wanting to increase speed then you need to improve your lactate system. Do this by running at maximum effort for 45 secs with a 90 sec recovery period. Do this 3-4 times before resting for 5 mins. Should be doing 3 sets of this if you really want to improve you're speed although i'd expect you're speed will improve as time goes on and you get fitter from running more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Happy days. I've just earned a place in the BUPA Edinburgh 10K by finishing 14th on a Nike+ challenge 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vintex Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Im specialised in rollin down the hill, stairs and fallin of trees, jus to let you know. B) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully wee dave Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have spare nike+ gear if anyone wants it? (1 receiver and 1 transmitter) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 http://ukrunners.com/ A fledgling but decent Nike+ orientated forum. Set's up different challenges to compete in every month. They seem a friendly bunch (as does everyone on this thread I hasten to add B) ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 At last!!! The date you've all been waiting for!!! End of August... Just found this... Paisley 10k Entries not opened yet but at least the race is still on... and there's a date. Now... I hope Saints aren't playing till the Sunday afternoon... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Paisley 10k route takes you right past St. Mirren's new ground - which should be at quite an advanced stage come the time of the race. About to head out for a 22 mile run in half an hour. Only 4 weeks until the Edinburgh Marathon. Need a good run today if I'm going to achieve my sub 3 hour target. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 About to head out for a 22 mile run in half an hour. The Cap is lying again - he's not that fast. MY PB for 22 miles is only... er... 40 minutes...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnPunter Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Up to over 6 miles in 5 weeks training now. Started to vary my runs, adding speedbwork, and tempo to my long easy runs. These are from a Runner Worlds training programme I've got from their website. I'm enjoying the running, and I'm feeling the benefit, although weight has remained the same. Would be even better if my Nike+ Sportband worked. Not sure if people are aware but Nike are having issues with their UK release. Mine is suffering from a time sync and a time lag problem. My 6.4 mile run took 32 mins according to my sportband. Just over an hour on my normal watch.....pity....product has great potential. Hopefully they'll release a fix soon. Beware. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 There are still places in the ballot for next years London Marathon. I'd act fast if anyone is interested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm starting to push the miles slightly more. Comfortable now doing between 3 and 3 1/2 miles in about half an hour. Going to start increasing my times/distances on these runs, and also add in some shorter but faster runs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 There are still places in the ballot for next years London Marathon. I'd act fast if anyone is interested. I'm surprised by this. I'd heard it was filled in two weeks ago - almost immediately. here's the link... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm surprised by this. I'd heard it was filled in two weeks ago - almost immediately. here's the link... I think they may have put 80,000 ballot places up immediately then initialy closed it. Then they re-opened the remaining places. For what reason I'm not sure? JUST DONT RUN TO FAST NAKAMURA MIGHT THINK YOUR A DOG AND TRY AND EITHER HUMP YOU OR EAT YOU LOL Very good. Now, jog on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Anyone running the Edinburgh BUPA Great 10K thing on Sunday? Expect to see plenty of Star Wars costumes as it's on May the 4th (not me though). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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