Running and stuff

[Bellend Sebastian]

Go for the 205; you don't need to spend the extra on a heart rate monitor, they really do irritate when you're trying to run.

I think heart rate monitors are great! I use mine to motivate myself as sometimes when I'm running and feel a bit knackered, the heart rate monitor will helpfully point out that I'm not working hard at all, and also tell you when you're overdoing it a bit and are likely to run out of steam.

Mine also gives me what I believe to be a fairly accurate measure of how many calories I've burned, so I can then work out how many cakes I can eat

[Guest]

I think heart rate monitors are great! I use mine to motivate myself as sometimes when I'm running and feel a bit knackered, the heart rate monitor will helpfully point out that I'm not working hard at all, and also tell you when you're overdoing it a bit and are likely to run out of steam.

Mine also gives me what I believe to be a fairly accurate measure of how many calories I've burned, so I can then work out how many cakes I can eat

I can never get them to fit properly. No matter how delicately I adjust the band, it's either too loose and moves around too much, or it's too tight. I gave up in the end.

[The Reverend]

I can never get them to fit properly. No matter how delicately I adjust the band, it's either too loose and moves around too much, or it's too tight. I gave up in the end.

I think I might go with the 205 actually, good point you raised there. Not that interested in a heart rate monitor, Ipod headphones falling out of my ear piss me off enough without extra crap hanging on/in/around/whatever. Just want the GPS and speed/tracking stuff really.

Do you know any good sited for them Lisa? My googling skills are decent, but i'm struggling a little bit.

[Guest]

I think I might go with the 205 actually, good point you raised there. Not that interested in a heart rate monitor, Ipod headphones falling out of my ear piss me off enough without extra crap hanging on/in/around/whatever. Just want the GPS and speed/tracking stuff really.

Do you know any good sited for them Lisa? My googling skills are decent, but i'm struggling a little bit.

Sorry, as I posted, I've had mine for over a year, but might help.

Failing that, Kelkoo or Pricerunner.

[The Reverend]

Sorry, as I posted, I've had mine for over a year, but might help.

Failing that, Kelkoo or Pricerunner.

Thanks Lisa.

Looks like Amazon are cheapest really, £120. I've got Prime aswel, so I'll have it Tuesday. Program starts tomorrow. Bit of a bummer as it'd be nice to have it from the beginning, but I'm edging ever nearer to pressing that confirm purchase button...

[The Reverend]

There, I just got it

Its a fair old wedge, but I'm taking it as a positive of how seriously I will be taking this.

[Guest]

I like it, if it's any consolation!

[General Smuts]

Im such a lazy runner.

[The Reverend]

I like it, if it's any consolation!

Ta for the advice by the way.

Cant wait to get started really.

[Raj]

Some of you posers might like this-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000UW5...g=hotukdeals-21

I tried one but couldnt be arsed(Once i had to renew the batteries!!!)

I let my heart dictate to me when im about to keel over and die rather than a watch bleeping every few seconds"you are gonna die cvnt BLEEP!" You are gonna die cvnt BLEEP!'

Bye...tossers!!!

[Alexikokopops]

I need some running shoes the astros im running in at the minute aren't that great.

It's worth investing in some good shoes. Mine cost about £80 (they were reduced in a sale thank God) but they're so bloody comfy when I'm running.

[General Smuts]

Ta for the advice by the way.

Cant wait to get started really.

I've only just worked out what WACCOLO stands for.

[Guest]

Ta for the advice by the way.

Cant wait to get started really.

If you sign up to the Fetcheveryone website, you can also load up your Garmin info to there. I use it to record the work I do on treadmills, for which the Garmin would be of no use.

[Raj]

It's worth investing in some good shoes. Mine cost about £80 (they were reduced in a sale thank God) but they're so bloody comfy when I'm running.

What make/model are they?

I tend to stick to the same ones.....Reebok Premier Road

Should really try another pair but dont wanna waste money on a pair that dont fit well...

[Guest]

What make/model are they?

I tend to stick to the same ones.....Reebok Premier Road

Should really try another pair but dont wanna waste money on a pair that dont fit well...

If you know what fits and is comfortable, stick with it.

I can't run in Reeboks.

[James.]

Any tips on treadmill hill training?

I've decided to try the following tonight:

5 minutes warm up

1.00km at 1% elevation

0.75km at 2% elevation

0.50km at 3% elevation

0.50km at 4% elevation

0.50km at 3% elevation

0.75km at 2% elevation

1.00km at 1% elevation

5 minutes warm down

Total elevated distance = 5km. All done at easy pace (probably about 11km per hour).

Given that Windsor is undulating and I have the small matter of Kilimanjaro on the horizon I thought it was best to get stuck into this sooner rather than later.

[General Smuts]

Any tips on treadmill hill training?

I've decided to try the following tonight:

5 minutes warm up

1.00km at 1% elevation

0.75km at 2% elevation

0.50km at 3% elevation

0.50km at 4% elevation

0.50km at 3% elevation

0.75km at 2% elevation

1.00km at 1% elevation

5 minutes warm down

Total elevated distance = 5km. All done at easy pace (probably about 11km per hour).

Given that Windsor is undulating and I have the small matter of Kilimanjaro on the horizon I thought it was best to get stuck into this sooner rather than later.

Oh balls.

[Guest]

Any tips on treadmill hill training?

I've decided to try the following tonight:

5 minutes warm up

1.00km at 1% elevation

0.75km at 2% elevation

0.50km at 3% elevation

0.50km at 4% elevation

0.50km at 3% elevation

0.75km at 2% elevation

1.00km at 1% elevation

5 minutes warm down

Total elevated distance = 5km. All done at easy pace (probably about 11km per hour).

Given that Windsor is undulating and I have the small matter of Kilimanjaro on the horizon I thought it was best to get stuck into this sooner rather than later.

I just slap it on the hill programme and go from there.

[The Reverend]

My Garmin's arrived!

Will get its first run out tomorrow - seems very high tech (though it sounds and the screen looks like a Gameboy!).

I'll figure it out.

[The Reverend]

Done my first session with the Garmin today Lisa - its a brilliant bit of kit. Done a little print screen to show some stats.

Second session of my program. Did:

10 mins jogging

10 mins walking

10 mins jogging

14 mins walking

[Guest]

Done my first session with the Garmin today Lisa - its a brilliant bit of kit. Done a little print screen to show some stats.

Second session of my program. Did:

10 mins jogging

10 mins walking

10 mins jogging

14 mins walking

Although it is a little disheartening after running your heart out to find out it was only a slow run/jog!!

[MC Prussian]

Done another 40 minutes tonight. Excellent day out. Just about the right temperature. Slight breeze. Getting back into shape, but slowly.

[Monk]

Girlfriend back in the country yesterday and she is running the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday - her first. Looks like a great circuit, though glad I'm not doing it!

[Bluefoxtim]

Done my first session with the Garmin today Lisa - its a brilliant bit of kit. Done a little print screen to show some stats.

Second session of my program. Did:

10 mins jogging

10 mins walking

10 mins jogging

14 mins walking

£122? Ouch. I got the forerunner 50, Produces the same graph as yours above. Think it was £50 when I bought it. Great bit of kit!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-...0007&sr=1-5

[Guest]

Girlfriend back in the country yesterday and she is running the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday - her first. Looks like a great circuit, though glad I'm not doing it!

Great? Isn't it a bit hilly?

Wish her all the best!!