This jogging malarkey!

[nappadang]

My bike is in for repair tomorrow so I was faced with the prospect of either doing nothing or looking for an alternative form of exercise. I've list a lot of weight (4 stone) since I got the bike in July and I have been making good progress with my fitness..... Or so I thought until I decided to go for a run tonight.
Piece of cake I thought, boy was I ever wrong! I did 6km in about 30 mins (no laughing). I am amazed at how hard this was and my leg muscles are aching.
I'm in the process of reevaluating my fitness progress. I know I'm doing Ok and I'm much fitter than I was but tonight has shown me that I still have a long way to go. Another thing I've gained tonight is a massive respect for regular runners.

 

[welsh dragon]

Jogging and or running is very overrated in my view. Sounds too much like hard work, and some people errr women are not made to run. , but good for you. Your braver than i am.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

I often think of going for a run but I've never done it yet. Maybe I'll give it a try in Spring when it's a bit better out than it has been of late, nothing major, probably just a couple of miles to start with.

 

[roadrash]

I often think of going for a run , but a lie down for ten minutes and it soon passes , running.....tis for silly people

 

[i hate hills]

Is running not supposed to be bad for your joints

 

[welsh dragon]

Is running not supposed to be bad for your joints

Very. That's one reason why I don't do it. Why run when you can walk or ride your bike. Very silly idea

 

[i hate hills]

Very. That's one reason why I don't do it. Why run when you can walk or ride your bike. Very silly idea

Why run when you can cycle....just need a bit o settled weather and i'm off...

 

[sazzaa]

I did 6km in about 30 mins (no laughing).

For a non runner that's an absolutely brilliant time, most folk aim to do 5k in under 30mins and that's a huge struggle if you're just starting out!

 

[nappadang]

Jogging and or running is very overrated in my view. Sounds too much like hard work, and some people errr women are not made to run. , but good for you. Your braver than i am.

Braver? More bloody stupid, more like!

 

[nappadang]

For a non runner that's an absolutely brilliant time, most folk aim to do 5k in under 30mins and that's a huge struggle if you're just starting out!

Wow, I feel better hearing that. My legs are bl**dy killing me but maybe worth it.

 

[Ern1e]

Simular thing happened to me a few weeks ago @nappadang only I walked the 3 point something miles to the brother in laws place (due to the excesive winds at the time) OMG it usualy takes me no time at all on the bike and not boasting but not that much effort ! After the first mile legs where "feeling" it and (now don't laugh) over an hour later arrived feeling total shot and must have looked bad he gave me a lift back home lol. So ok it appears that I am quite "bike fit" so i am now using if it's less than 1.5 miles I will walk and anything over this and it's the bike.

 

[sazzaa]

Jogging and or running is very overrated in my view. Sounds too much like hard work, and some people errr women are not made to run. , but good for you. Your braver than i am.

Shock absorber is an absolute requirement if you ever decide to take it up. It's painful otherwise.

 

[welsh dragon]

Shock absorber is an absolute requirement if you ever decide to take it up. It's painful otherwise.

Really., I've never heard of that.

 

[welsh dragon]

Shock absorber is an absolute requirement if you ever decide to take it up. It's painful otherwise.

Is that a brand name?

 

[Ern1e]

Very. That's one reason why I don't do it. Why run when you can walk or ride your bike. Very silly idea

I agree running is something which should only be done in "EMERGENCY" situations only lol.