Has anyone tried running?

[bulldoze]

If you can you should. This doesn't apply to all physical or sporting activities but for a natural movement such as running then I think everyone should do it to some extent if at all able.

Cycling is an enjoyable activity for many and a great way to get around. It can certainly be a part of anyones fitness regime but bang per buck nothing beats running. I would put some form of training with either weights or body weight second.

 

[Webbo2]

Ironman?!

Yep only marathon I’ve done. However it was before Ironman became a brand so I guess these days it wouldn’t be classed as one.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Yep only marathon I’ve done. However it was before Ironman became a brand so I guess these days it wouldn’t be classed as one.

Otherwise known as a Long Distance Triathlon according to British Triathlon. IRONMAN and Outlaw are the most well known brands that organise them.

 

[yello]

I don't reckon I'm built right to run; wrong ratios, wrong physiology... it just feels wrong. I can run but it always feels like a dumpy lumbering as opposed to the fluid and seemingly effortless lope of long legged athletes (yep, I've got little legs)

I enjoyed orienteering though. I guess that changed the emphasis just enough for me to not feel quite so ungainly.

 

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here’s something that might inspire the doubters: the world 24 hour track women’s record has just been broken by a vet from the Isle of Man. You’ve got a year to train before the 2026 event…

https://www.irunfar.com/great-britains-sarah-webster-sets-womens-24-hour-world-record

 

[potsy]

Never been into running that much as I usually injure myself by doing too much.

However I've just started the NHS couch to 5k app a couple weeks ago and that builds up gradually with walk/run intervals. Hopefully sticking to a plan will stop me jumping straight into a parkrun and knackering my hip or knee again

I too have just re- started the C25K as part of a general losing weight/getting fitter campaign.
Enjoying it so far though I have to be mindful of a dodgy knee, hopefully as my weight comes down the impact on it will lessen.

Actually did my first ever parkrun a few weeks back up in Keswick, really enjoyed it though I did walk most of it.

I'm never going to be a runner but if I can get a few 5ks under my belt I'll be happy.

 

[richardfm]

I too have just re- started the C25K as part of a general losing weight/getting fitter campaign.
Enjoying it so far though I have to be mindful of a dodgy knee, hopefully as my weight comes down the impact on it will lessen.

Actually did my first ever parkrun a few weeks back up in Keswick, really enjoyed it though I did walk most of it.

I'm never going to be a runner but if I can get a few 5ks under my belt I'll be happy.

You'll get hooked and do more than a few 5ks