I up'd my routine today and got some weird looks.
01-14-08, 01:09 PM
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You have to push through the pain to the point where your system starts dumping endorphins to achieve the high. 
I start getting a riders high about Mile 50 or so and really hit the wall around mile 70-80. When I push through that is when the high really starts, partially from Glycogen depletion and screwey blood sugar and partially from the truly massive Adrenaline and Adrenocortizone dump I get from the extreme effort.
I start getting a riders high about Mile 50 or so and really hit the wall around mile 70-80. When I push through that is when the high really starts, partially from Glycogen depletion and screwey blood sugar and partially from the truly massive Adrenaline and Adrenocortizone dump I get from the extreme effort.Even with really well cushioned running shoes I don't do more than walk the dog for a few miles. The impact of running really kills my knees and shins. (Old damage from 15 years of competitive running and skiing.) I can jog a couple miles on a treadmill, but not out on real pavement.
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01-14-08, 04:30 PM
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You all have me inspired 
I don't dare run (last time I interjected 30-second jogging spurts into my walk, my knees hurt the next day 
)... but I can go walk as fast as I can, aim for 5mph
Maybe a bike ride too...
b_young, don't ya love livin' in the south?!
I don't dare run (last time I interjected 30-second jogging spurts into my walk, my knees hurt the next day )... but I can go walk as fast as I can, aim for 5mph Maybe a bike ride too...
b_young, don't ya love livin' in the south?!
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Good to hear from ya.
This weather has been nice lately, I am scared its about to get nasty soon though. I have been doing some walk/jogs and I hope I can keep it up through the winter.
This weather has been nice lately, I am scared its about to get nasty soon though. I have been doing some walk/jogs and I hope I can keep it up through the winter.
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I started doing some walking starting in November, 2006 (before I got my bike in April, 2007). I worked my way up to a 5 mph pace and believe it or not that can be quite a workout. And I had to work my way up to it. If you go do a 5 mph walk for an hour you work up a pretty good sweat!
I'm trying to start jogging very slowly. In fact, it isn't much better than a 5 mph pace
. But I expect, as I do it more, it will get quicker. Just like cycling. Mostly I'm noticing that my cardio is ok, but I'm needing to slowly train up the "running muscles". The bike didn't quite get to them .One thing that really got me stoked is getting some Nike+ shoes & sensor to hook into my iPod nano. I really got motivated as I watched the miles pile up. Then I started having some freindly competitions with other folks on line and it really was a lot of fun. And it got me out walking a lot. Plus I loved pumping the tunes while my heart was pumping away!
Good luck!!
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I don't jog, good luck and I hope it helps...
shin splints, way to painful to be running, I walk everywhere though
shin splints, way to painful to be running, I walk everywhere though
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One good way to ease into a new running program is to start with 20 or 25 minutes. For the first one or two weeks, walk for 4 min, then jog for 1, then up it to walk 3 min/jog 2 and so on. Usually you can get to the point of running the entire 20 or 25 minute set after 4-6 weeks. Usually 2 - 2.5 miles, depending on your speed. You can then start to modify your running program from there.
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I bought a book called total immersion to help with my swimming. It is really a different way to swim that allows you to save energy. The method teaches you to glide as far as possible and use the body's rotation for propulsion (like fish do). I have been doing it for a week and it seems to be working. Any one else try this?
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