Jogging
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- Lemon Slice
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Jogging
After a lengthy lay off through idleness, I'm looking to take up running again. I'm forty nine and a hawf. I last ran around 8 years ago when I completed a marathon and then never thought about running again. Challenged completed as they say.
Has anyone else taken up running in their middle ages after a lengthy lay off?
Has anyone else taken up running in their middle ages after a lengthy lay off?
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- Lemon Half
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Sort-of. It didn't last. But then I was never a serious runner: didn't really enjoy it even in my teens when I did a daily run with friends for a couple of years.Halicarnassus wrote: Has anyone else taken up running in their middle ages after a lengthy lay off?
On the positive side, no worse effects on the body at 50 than at 15. Surprisingly. Perhaps footwear has improved and jolts the body inherently less, offsetting the years.
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Well batter late than never. I've already ordered the trainers from wiggleUncleEbenezer wrote:Sort-of. It didn't last. But then I was never a serious runner: didn't really enjoy it even in my teens when I did a daily run with friends for a couple of years.Halicarnassus wrote: Has anyone else taken up running in their middle ages after a lengthy lay off?
On the positive side, no worse effects on the body at 50 than at 15. Surprisingly. Perhaps footwear has improved and jolts the body inherently less, offsetting the years.
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I am 61 next month and Mrs RS (younger than me) is training for a half marathon in a few weeks time. So last Sunday at 7.30 she had me out with her on a 7 mile run which is the furthest I've run for many a year. Legs ached a bit after but no other ill effects. Go for it...but take it slow to start with. Get good shoes!Halicarnassus wrote:After a lengthy lay off through idleness, I'm looking to take up running again. I'm forty nine and a hawf. I last ran around 8 years ago when I completed a marathon and then never thought about running again. Challenged completed as they say.
Has anyone else taken up running in their middle ages after a lengthy lay off?
John
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Good on you John. It's cooling down over here nicely of late, so I'll cough off a few cobwebs from the lungs and give it a go. Although I'm still of late confused by Dr Michael Moseley's new take on fitness: frantic bursts of intensity, rather than more conventional methods like jogging.redsturgeon wrote:I am 61 next month and Mrs RS (younger than me) is training for a half marathon in a few weeks time. So last Sunday at 7.30 she had me out with her on a 7 mile run which is the furthest I've run for many a year. Legs ached a bit after but no other ill effects. Go for it...but take it slow to start with. Get good shoes!Halicarnassus wrote:After a lengthy lay off through idleness, I'm looking to take up running again. I'm forty nine and a hawf. I last ran around 8 years ago when I completed a marathon and then never thought about running again. Challenged completed as they say.
Has anyone else taken up running in their middle ages after a lengthy lay off?
John
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There's a lot of evidence for the benefits of HIIT . (High Intensity Interval Training) It is time effective but harder than it seems to do total lung bursting activity for two minute intervals!Halicarnassus wrote:Good on you John. It's cooling down over here nicely of late, so I'll cough off a few cobwebs from the lungs and give it a go. Although I'm still of late confused by Dr Michael Moseley's new take on fitness: frantic bursts of intensity, rather than more conventional methods like jogging.redsturgeon wrote: I am 61 next month and Mrs RS (younger than me) is training for a half marathon in a few weeks time. So last Sunday at 7.30 she had me out with her on a 7 mile run which is the furthest I've run for many a year. Legs ached a bit after but no other ill effects. Go for it...but take it slow to start with. Get good shoes!
John
Once you are back into running then step up to Fartlek is probably a good thing and help to prevent boredom.
John
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I would seriously be concerned about keeling over!redsturgeon wrote:There's a lot of evidence for the benefits of HIIT . (High Intensity Interval Training) It is time effective but harder than it seems to do total lung bursting activity for two minute intervals!Halicarnassus wrote: Good on you John. It's cooling down over here nicely of late, so I'll cough off a few cobwebs from the lungs and give it a go. Although I'm still of late confused by Dr Michael Moseley's new take on fitness: frantic bursts of intensity, rather than more conventional methods like jogging.
Once you are back into running then step up to Fartlek is probably a good thing and help to prevent boredom.
John
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Have you thought about cycling?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39641122
My brother was a runner and now in his mid-50's his knees are shagged so he's (partly) taken up cycling.
Swimming is a good thing to put in the mix too but it's more hassle because you have to go to the baths.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39641122
My brother was a runner and now in his mid-50's his knees are shagged so he's (partly) taken up cycling.
Swimming is a good thing to put in the mix too but it's more hassle because you have to go to the baths.
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Every aged runner I know has knackered knees or hips, often with replacement parts! If I were you I would seriously consider cycling or swimming, but concede that may not appeal or be convenient.
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I think I read somewhere that inactivity knackers your knees and running generates regrowth!
Swimming: not really practical for me.
Cycling: Have you seen Aussie drivers?c
I do enjoy walking (see https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4418). All I need to do is move faster and change the shoes
Swimming: not really practical for me.
Cycling: Have you seen Aussie drivers?c
I do enjoy walking (see https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4418). All I need to do is move faster and change the shoes
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Inactivity knackers you full stop.Halicarnassus wrote:I think I read somewhere that inactivity knackers your knees and running generates regrowth!
Swimming: not really practical for me.
Cycling: Have you seen Aussie drivers?c
I do enjoy walking (see https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4418). All I need to do is move faster and change the shoes
If you are in Aus you should be surfing and crocodile wrestling surely.
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Have you thought of trying Nordic Walking? Not sure if it is as big in Australia as it is in Europe but seems to have the advantage of giving a better workout than 'just' walking yet reducing the stress on knees and hips.I do enjoy walking (see viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4418). All I need to do is move faster and change the shoes
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How is that going for you?midnightcatprowl wrote:Have you thought of trying Nordic Walking? Not sure if it is as big in Australia as it is in Europe but seems to have the advantage of giving a better workout than 'just' walking yet reducing the stress on knees and hips.I do enjoy walking (see viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4418). All I need to do is move faster and change the shoes
John
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So far I've only done a 'Taster' session. I'm now waiting for a suitable course to start. The instructor felt (and I strongly agree) that I need to start in a group which does a shorter walk and on reasonably flat ground preferably with a hard surface. Most Nordic Walking groups stride off into the countryside or walk in Country Parks tackling hills and rough ground along the way and my rather inflexible arthritic feet really aren't up to that at the moment. From time to time a starter course is run which involves less able walkers like me, they walk round a town park which has paths so no slithering or attempts at hill climbing or, perhaps more of a problem, walking downhill.How is that going for you?
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Great, good luck with it. And the cycling?midnightcatprowl wrote:So far I've only done a 'Taster' session. I'm now waiting for a suitable course to start. The instructor felt (and I strongly agree) that I need to start in a group which does a shorter walk and on reasonably flat ground preferably with a hard surface. Most Nordic Walking groups stride off into the countryside or walk in Country Parks tackling hills and rough ground along the way and my rather inflexible arthritic feet really aren't up to that at the moment. From time to time a starter course is run which involves less able walkers like me, they walk round a town park which has paths so no slithering or attempts at hill climbing or, perhaps more of a problem, walking downhill.How is that going for you?
John
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midnightcatprowl wrote:Have you thought of trying Nordic Walking? Not sure if it is as big in Australia as it is in Europe but seems to have the advantage of giving a better workout than 'just' walking yet reducing the stress on knees and hips.I do enjoy walking (see viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4418). All I need to do is move faster and change the shoes
No I haven't. On this cue, I had a look at a few videos on youtube and it looks very serious!
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I ran from being a teenager into my 30s, quite serious at some times (nationals etc.), then took up cycling to avoid knee damage, then stopped cycling to avoid an early grave, and now I'm an obsessive walker doing about 2,500 miles a year. I don't set myself a target, nor do I measure miles (my phone does that without me asking), but I walk every day, and it's become my life. No lower back problems any more, no damage to joints, and a thoroughly great way to spend your days, weekends, and holidays IMHO.
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Thanks Dave. What age are you? You're a bloke so you probably aren't put out with me asking you.BrummieDave wrote:I ran from being a teenager into my 30s, quite serious at some times (nationals etc.), then took up cycling to avoid knee damage, then stopped cycling to avoid an early grave, and now I'm an obsessive walker doing about 2,500 miles a year. I don't set myself a target, nor do I measure miles (my phone does that without me asking), but I walk every day, and it's become my life. No lower back problems any more, no damage to joints, and a thoroughly great way to spend your days, weekends, and holidays IMHO.
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(very) mid 50s
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Not too far in front of me then. This has got me thinking about my plans for running again. Undoubtedly running has the advantage on the time side when you are busy and working.BrummieDave wrote:(very) mid 50s