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Macrumors Nike+iPod Running Club
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KingYaba said:I wish this would work with my regular iPod.
same here. i'd have to get a nano almost just for this.
thanks XIII, i assume that's the little couple dollar pouch, right?
I am aware that a lot of us on this challenge are new to running. How is everyone getting along?
I've been running for almost 3 weeks now, which isn't long, but the longest I've ever managed. My motivation has held thanks to the nike+ and especially down to challenges like these.
Good luck to all of you and keep at it!
I've been running for almost 3 weeks now, which isn't long, but the longest I've ever managed. My motivation has held thanks to the nike+ and especially down to challenges like these.
Good luck to all of you and keep at it!
Challenge sentKoodauw said:
an update on my running/fitness level
started out running - found very hard going
so been trying to get my fitness up a bit by doing some cycling as well Sunday did 15 mile by bike and yesterday did a 36 mile bike ride - today i'm going to let my body relax a bit so tomorrow i will go for a run and maybe i might have improved a bit
liketom said:Challenge sent
an update on my running/fitness level
started out running - found very hard going
so been trying to get my fitness up a bit by doing some cycling as well Sunday did 15 mile by bike and yesterday did a 36 mile bike ride - today i'm going to let my body relax a bit so tomorrow i will go for a run and maybe i might have improved a bit
It is devilishly hard to begin with, but it does get easier. You are doing the right thing by cross training, as it takes your joints and muscles a while to get used to the heavy impact of running.
On sunday, I managed to run 5km for the first time in the pouring rain, and actually felt like I could keep on going. Until then I had been suffering at 3.5km. Did another 5km last night to prove to myself it wasn't a one off!
Hope you have a good run tomorrow.
yep when i had a break on the 36 Mile ( 10/20/30mile) i had a 5 min jog up and down the cycle path to keep me goingmouchoir said:
my main weekness so far is stamina - i find it hard to pace myself on runs
congrats on your 5K BTW
Thanks!
It's amazing that you stamina is your problem but you can cycle 36 miles! That sounds like a long way!
Best tip for pacing yourself I was given, is that you should be running at a pace which you should be able still able to talk at.
It's amazing that you stamina is your problem but you can cycle 36 miles! That sounds like a long way!
Best tip for pacing yourself I was given, is that you should be running at a pace which you should be able still able to talk at.
liketom said:yep when i had a break on the 36 Mile ( 10/20/30mile) i had a 5 min jog up and down the cycle path to keep me going
my main weekness so far is stamina - i find it hard to pace myself on runs
congrats on your 5K BTW
I'm with you, I have biked twice this week at 30miles a piece, but I can only run/walk 2 miles, and I have no pace, it is so much different than cycling. I have a much greater respect for triatheletes and runners. What gives????
I am still doing the run/walk every other day, from Flowbee's suggestions in his sig. So next week I can hopefully increase my mileage. No shin splints so far!
crdean1 said:
which week are you on, and are you struggling with it or is it fairly easy to make it through a day's run/walk?
I am on the third day of week 1. I don't really have a problem with getting through the run/walk, it is the shin splints I can't ever seem to get over.
With Flowbees recs, I have not yet incurred pain in my shins. On Friday, I will complete week 1, and on Sunday, I will start week 2. I'm sure it will be harder to run 5 minutes at a time then than it is to run 2 minutes now. I'd guess I had better get out there before I turn on the TV.
Have you tried it yet, you should give it a shot!
Edit: I should add that I do 10 minutes of walking to warm up, and 10 minutes at the end to cool down, thus completing the 30 minutes.
With Flowbees recs, I have not yet incurred pain in my shins. On Friday, I will complete week 1, and on Sunday, I will start week 2. I'm sure it will be harder to run 5 minutes at a time then than it is to run 2 minutes now. I'd guess I had better get out there before I turn on the TV.
Have you tried it yet, you should give it a shot!
Edit: I should add that I do 10 minutes of walking to warm up, and 10 minutes at the end to cool down, thus completing the 30 minutes.
crdean1 said:
Congratulations on getting started with the Flowbee Program(tm), but I'm not quite sure I understand that last bit. The "Week 1" suggestion I make on my site is to do the following workout on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat...
Start
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
End
Total workout = 30 minutes
Total running time = 10 minutes
You shouldn't need to add 10 minutes of walking at the beginning and end to get to 30 total.
The week 2 plan is...
Start
Run 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Run 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Run 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
End
Total workout = 30 minutes
Total running time = 15 minutes
Let me know if the instructions on my site aren't clear... I may need to rewrite them a bit. Anyway, it's good to hear that you're running without shin splints!
looks like you might have some competition on your hands thereXIII said:
I'm Jackus, so everyone knows..
crdean1 said:
i started flowbee's plan this week too (just moved, so getting into the new discipline with a fresh start). it's been easy for me, as i'm already fairly active (play in 2 soccer leagues, etc), but i want to do it the slow/gradual way to make sure the routine sticks even as it gets harder.
for shin splints, depending on whether it's the bones or the muscles... make sure you stretch your calves, but also do reverse calf stretches, which will help keep the muscles in the front side of your lower legs from getting too sore. the muscles in front and back work together, and your calves are potentially getting more workout via the run/walking so the other ones can't keep up... or something like that. the nice thing is you can stretch em while you sit. rest your feet on the ground flat, and then raise your toes up, while keeping your heel on the ground. do it 10-20 times a few sets worth and it may very well help... i'd also suggest doing this, even if your shins aren't hurting (yet) to potentially avoid that problem in the future!
we'll have to start a new challenge if/when i get set up with the pod/sport kit... i don't want to be 50 miles behind from the start!
Yeah, I need to get new headphones and I'll be back on track (I'm Belmore, by the way, how do you all do?). I meant to run yesterday and didn't get a chance, and I doubt I'll have time tonight. Here's to hoping for Friday!liketom said:looks like you might have some competition on your hands there
So I went ahead and made some minor rewrites to the Flowbee Program for new runners. Hopefully, it's a little clearer. I also caught a typo in Week 3 (run 10 minutes, walk 5)... I had written "repeat two times", but it should have been "repeat one time."
Well, I didn't end up going yesterday, so I am stuck at 3.67 miles. I will make up for it today. You guys are killing me! Thanks for the stretch advice, and from Flowbees earlier comment, I actually walk 10 minutes before I start the program, just to make sure I am warmed up, so to correct my earlier post, I walk before and after actually doing the workout, although I will probably cut this out as the running gets more intense, i.e. next week (week2).
Edit: Well, I am back, and I added another 1.67 to the mix, and low and behold, I am still WAY behind. I think Lau, Liketom and I should form our own support group. Pic below.
Edit: Well, I am back, and I added another 1.67 to the mix, and low and behold, I am still WAY behind. I think Lau, Liketom and I should form our own support group. Pic below.
