Fitness

[wghennessy]

Go to a specialist running shop, let them check if you need a trainer to make any adjustments for your foot shape.

Feet pain is probably because your current trainers are worn and haven't got any or lost their shock absorption.

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Thanks ill try go at the weekend, im starting to think im going to have to up my budget to a hundred.

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[Ellen Melon]

Go along and be upfront about your budget. If they push you to spend more they risk you walking out, if they have any sense they'd rather you spent your fifty quid with them than someone else!

[yeah and what]

Take a bit more and try out everything that suits you in your budget, gives you a little room to manoeuvre if you happen to like a pair that's 60 or 70...

I bought a pair of 110 asics trainers that were meant to be great for me, I get just as much comfort out of a pair of Nike elites that were 35 though, structure wise they're the same trainer though, defo worth finding out if your feet are normal, over arched or flat though, I'm flat footed so use to be prone to shin splints which stopped me running at times.

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[tjs]

yeah seriously, do not underestimate the power of a well fitted, pair of running shoes. your knee's/ankles will thank you later for it.

[bradders]

Thinking about running in that gear makes me want to vom. I remember cycling past some bike bizzies last summer and feeling bad for them because the best bit of riding a bike in summer is going quickly and building up a nice breeze. Even if they were able to get up to a good speed in all their gear they'd get no benefit. Full high viz, gloves, long pants, helmet. Might feel a refreshing draft on the fingers or face.

I just realise now that I typed bike bizzies as if that's their actual name. Bike patrol?

Bike patrol is mega boss. You have to pass the cycling proficiency test first though (for realz). Best part is the gear though, 600 quids worth of equipment and a grands worth of Marin to pedal.

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[pennyroyal_teea]

On a slightly related note are there any recommended mountain biking forums for the UK? Looking for repair tips and that.

Cheers

[Bassmonger]

Pushiron coppers always look like they're one wobble from falling off. I also saw one on a skate/bike ramp, getting down with the kids. It was like watching your grandad try to play videogames or something.

In more topical news, I still hate the gym, but can still just about tolerate going. However, I'll be stuffed when Pointless finishes.

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[Ellen Melon]

Is your grip effected/strained from repeated use of kettlebells like you get with free weights? I need to find an alternative as I'm starting to get the early warnings signs of repetitive strain injury from free weights.

Didn't notice this yesterday. I did used to have problems with my grip and get sore wrists after using them, but I was being really cautious with the weights I used. The smaller weights have a smaller handle, which didn't allow me to get a natural grip on them. I haven't had that problem since I put my big girl pants on and started trying heavier ones with bigger handles. We have two types of kettlebells at my gym and I try to avoid one set because the handle isn't as comfortable for me, but other people get on much better with them. So you might find you can avoid some problems if you're able to play around with the weights you use. I'm not sure about any risks of RSI from kettlebell training more generally, is there anyone trained in using them at your gym who you can speak to? It's hard to find objective online advice, tends to be split between THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRAIN!!!11 and I HURT MY BACK, SO THIS IS ALL SHIT.

[tjs]

just done a 20 mile run in 2:48. fairly pleased with it, but my legs were gone at the end, my average was 8.28 a mile or something around that, ideally id like to cut it to around 7.30/8 but that sounds hard. 2 weeks sunday too now.

[trailer_park_jesus]

Is your grip effected/strained from repeated use of kettlebells like you get with free weights? I need to find an alternative as I'm starting to get the early warnings signs of repetitive strain injury from free weights.

Didn't notice this yesterday. I did used to have problems with my grip and get sore wrists after using them, but I was being really cautious with the weights I used. The smaller weights have a smaller handle, which didn't allow me to get a natural grip on them. I haven't had that problem since I put my big girl pants on and started trying heavier ones with bigger handles. We have two types of kettlebells at my gym and I try to avoid one set because the handle isn't as comfortable for me, but other people get on much better with them. So you might find you can avoid some problems if you're able to play around with the weights you use. I'm not sure about any risks of RSI from kettlebell training more generally, is there anyone trained in using them at your gym who you can speak to? It's hard to find objective online advice, tends to be split between THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRAIN!!!11 and I HURT MY BACK, SO THIS IS ALL SHIT.

I doubt you will feel many problems from kettlebells as most swings and exercises you do with them you are allowing the kettlebell to move in your hand rather than having a constant firm grip also through the motion of swinging you dont feel like your hands are holding the weight of it.

[chrisd]

I joined the gym 3 weeks ago just to lose a little bit of weight for the summer.
I do 15min on the bike 15min row 15min cross trainer and 20min treadmill.
Have had to stop running as i got shin spints though so just doing longer on everything else. How long will they take to recover?

[Ant!]

all depends on how bad it is, really. speaking from experience, whenever I have had shin splints, I stop exercising my legs for a few days and they are fine again. but I'm a quick healer.

[Matthew A]

I'm a quick healer.

Take it to the news thread.

[smegkingofcheese]

Get Halfords to fix it, then pull a runner. Boom.

haha yes!

the bike would fall to bits!

[27 sausages rad sam]

Is your grip effected/strained from repeated use of kettlebells like you get with free weights? I need to find an alternative as I'm starting to get the early warnings signs of repetitive strain injury from free weights.

Didn't notice this yesterday. I did used to have problems with my grip and get sore wrists after using them, but I was being really cautious with the weights I used. The smaller weights have a smaller handle, which didn't allow me to get a natural grip on them. I haven't had that problem since I put my big girl pants on and started trying heavier ones with bigger handles. We have two types of kettlebells at my gym and I try to avoid one set because the handle isn't as comfortable for me, but other people get on much better with them. So you might find you can avoid some problems if you're able to play around with the weights you use. I'm not sure about any risks of RSI from kettlebell training more generally, is there anyone trained in using them at your gym who you can speak to? It's hard to find objective online advice, tends to be split between THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRAIN!!!11 and I HURT MY BACK, SO THIS IS ALL SHIT.

I'm no expert with weights etc but if stronger back muscles is your after just spend a bit more time on the rower

[BennytheBigDog]

I see people jump on the rower for a couple mins to pull out massive rows, but I doubt it does fuck all. There's just not enough resistance in it. If you wana do back but don't wana do free weights, use cables or machines.

[tjs]

marathon tomorrow, 9am start. not about that, and also not about working till 3am tonight. really should have remembered to book it off

[Loula]

i've had a virus or something for the last 4 or 5 weeks which means i've not been to the gym at all. i just went swimming for the first time and i guess i'm still ill. usually after i've been swimming i'm full of energy - regardless of how long i've not been for - but i'm absolutely knackered. i wasn't doing anything strenuous (about half an hour of breast stroke in the slow lane) and all i want to do is crawl in to bed. this is getting boring now!

[tjs]

jesus. woke up at half past eight, it rained the whole time, hailed from 15-20 miles and was windy as hell. still, finished in 3.33.33, but im pretty sure i could have shaved 15 or so off if the weather would have held up. but im still ecstatic with that time, my legs are bloody killing me now.

[jonny]

Nice one! Was that your first marathon?

[tjs]

yeah! iron man next................

[imogen]

yeah! iron man next................

Was your marathon the Manchester one? My mate did that on Sunday, his photos looked grim but he got hsi pb amazingly.

As for Ironman, have you signed up to one? Another friend (I seem to have lots of mental friends) is doing one in Bolton in a couple of months, he's training rediculously hard, but I'll be quite proud of him when he's done it!

[tjs]

yeah, twas the gr manchester one. the weather was incredibly grim, it started hailing at one point, my hands were so cold at the last gatorade station that i couldn't grasp it so i had to hold it in between my arms, mental!

yeah that's the one i've seen, but ive been put off by either the £400 entry fee, or the £1000 sponsorship pledge the charities require. umf.

[Ellen Melon]

yeah, twas the gr manchester one. the weather was incredibly grim, it started hailing at one point, my hands were so cold at the last gatorade station that i couldn't grasp it so i had to hold it in between my arms, mental!

yeah that's the one i've seen, but ive been put off by either the £400 entry fee, or the £1000 sponsorship pledge the charities require. umf.

Bloody hell, didn't realise it was that much! A bloke I take a pilates class with does Ironman, I think it would be fair to describe him as mental. Came off his bike and fractured his wrist and ankle a few weeks ago and was back training the following day. Apparently local triathlon events have been scuppered by the huge amount of rain recently, as water levels have gone up and made the temperature plummet. Can't remember exactly which event it was, but some other triathletes at the class this morning were upset that the event they were due to do this weekend is now a duathlon because the water is down to 6 degrees (I think they said it needs to be at 12?)

The fact that this lot all do pilates is why it made me laugh a few months ago when someone's doctor recommended they try a class and they took the piss about it being girly or too easy.

[Milli Vanilli]

Found a 1960s/1970s road bike at the tip last week, been doing 30km a day on it since, trying to build up to 50km. Doing a lot of climbs which are good excercise but obviously they're followed by descents which are easy.