Jogging and running

[Forsaken]

I use to run and jog a lot, but after I had surgery in January, I went into physical training, and started having issues with running (Knee injury from high school that got worse after a car accident).

I have a pool at my house, so I usually swim there to stay fit. 

 

[CFodder]

I've never understood people who go jogging, NONE of the ones I've seen have ever looked like they're enjoying themselves.

 

[jonsidneyb]

http://www.burningriver100.org/

 

[CFodder]

OK, I just about had a stroke reading that

 

[jonsidneyb]

That is nothing

There are longer runs than that.

There is one in France that makes 100 mile runs look like a cake walk.... Also a run in Death Valley is hard do to the heat and conditions.

 

[0ptima]

Was into running, but injured my knee. Now I walk and have completed a few 1/2 marathons while walking.

 

[jonsidneyb]

How about a 9 day hike with a 75 pound pack and computer.

I was unemployed and had started to monotize the forum at that time.

The Appalachian Trial is much much longer and harder but I was younger and doing it just for fun.

I finally ended up staying around the final destination but did some house hopping for a little while.

I consider myself old and out of shape but people in their 20s that I know tell me I have not gotten in that bad of shape yet.

 

[CFodder]

... I consider myself old and out of shape but people in their 20s that I know tell me I have not gotten in that bad of shape yet.

I know when people tell me that they want something!!!

 

[jonsidneyb]

http://www.badwater.com/

I would not want to get anywhere near this one.

Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55c),

The temperature would add a lot to the difficulty.

 

[CFodder]

There's one run on the west coast of the SI in NZ, can't remember what it's called, supposed to be one of the toughest too. Gawd knows I got puffed out watching it on telly.

 

[jonsidneyb]

I am guessing a race in the Outback would be rather tough and hot as well.

 

[Anthony Parsons]

I've never understood people who go jogging, NONE of the ones I've seen have ever looked like they're enjoying themselves.

I love it for the peacefulness... put ipod on, headphones in, and just run without all the BS going on around. Just peaceful.

 

[Paul B]

I've never understood people who go jogging, NONE of the ones I've seen have ever looked like they're enjoying themselves.

It's not enjoyable at all.
However, it serves a purpose.

I started going to the gym when I was at school (around the age of 13) and pretty much did weights for the next 15 years.
Unfortunately due to one thing and another, I stopped going to the gym for around 10 years.
We came back from holiday about 4-5 years ago and after seeing one photo where I was bending over at the waist, I was on the treadmill within an hour.

I had never done any running before at all and my first few runs were woeful, not to mention my asthma prevented me from running for more than 10 minutes.
However, over the next few weeks I rapidly ramped up the speed and duration/distance and within a few weeks I was running 4 times a week totalling over 30km.
I still had to use my inhaler but less frequently.
Within 6 months I was up to over 40km a week, no longer require my inhaler at all and had dropped the excess 18Kg I had put on over the years.

Now, 5 years later I am still the same weight I was when I was 18 and can eat and drink whatever I like.
As an aside, my resting heart rate is in the athlete range.

 

[MilesDB]

I've never understood people who go jogging, NONE of the ones I've seen have ever looked like they're enjoying themselves.

I find running liberating and enjoy it every bit. Besides, I use running as a way to detox myself from daily exposure to pollution.

Jogging and running is not the best way to burn calories unless you either sprint in intervals or wear weights while running or do both. I prefer running outdoors because of natural uphills and dips of the terrain. I have a treadmill on stand-by in case it rains outside.

IMHO, runners should do weightlifting to avoid joint problems. Strong muscles stabilize joints. For example, strong hamstrings are essential for knees. Never ever run with ankle weights if your legs are not muscular and exceptionally strong. I run with 10 pounds on each leg; and it kills my knees.

 

[Paul B]

Jogging and running is not the best way to burn calories unless you either sprint in intervals or wear weights while running or do both.

Who told you that?

 

[MilesDB]

Who told you that?

That's mostly from my personal observation; but, I do remember reading about it somewhere on the net.

 

[Paul B]

That's mostly from my personal observation; but, I remember reading about it somewhere on the net.

I think you need to do some more reading.
It's all about heart rate - try this for starters: http://walking.about.com/cs/fitnesswalking/a/hearttraining.htm

 

[MilesDB]

I think you need to do some more reading.

Look at the results of the test in the Runner's World article.

Distance: 1 mile. Calories expended: 124 [running], 88 [walking]. That's not acceptable for me.

 

[John]

Only when the law slips up and gives me a bit of a head start

 

[Jethro]

I find running liberating and enjoy it every bit. Besides, I use running as a way to detox myself from daily exposure to pollution.

Know what you mean mate, had to sprint down the pub last night to get a slab before closing. Must remember not to leave it so late next time.