Runners....

[tomithy]

I got into running because I have a desk job, and all I did was watch my waistline grow day by day... And then in a drunken moment I agreed to do the 14k fun run as a bet. And then I got addicted

I also hear that swimming is one of if not the best non-impact ways of exercising around, except I'm a such a shit swimmer that I never get to try it. Every time I jump in the water I almost drown, ad after only a couple of half drowning laps I'm dead tired.

On the other hand, I also cycle and I find it's great for building up muscles around the hip/knee/ankle joints. If I start getting joint pains from running I tend to feel better after a couple of cycling trips around the hills. You don't realise how damaging running actually is until you do some solid weeks of training

I also find cycling makes me breathe much deeper than when I run, which is a huge positive for an ex smoker like me.

[Supafrog]

I'm looking at tri-athlons training for later on ..

but...

Jogged 17.5 k's on the Sunday morning.... First extension to that distance.... and SURVIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Six Addict]

swimming made me fitter but that same as dave3, it didnt actually lose me any weight... i cant do the running thing, even tho i used to do track squads

[tomithy]

17k's? That's well impressive! Well done.

[Supafrog]

17k's? That's well impressive! Well done.

Thanks! .. Butr it's only just the start!

[craig mac]

Huge distance.
How do you balance your BGL when running such long distances? Do you have an insulin pump?

[Supafrog]

Craig I've been on insulin injection for years now. It's the day or two after where it drops .. so i just back off on the run day.

[craig mac]

I'm a type 1 as well. I'd be scared shitless of having a really bad hypo if I ran anywhere near that distance. I'm interested to know how much and what you eat/drink during the run. cheers

[Supafrog]

I carry 2 litres sports drink cordial in camelback, and a packet of jelly beans just in case. Have just moved onto also carrying powershot thingies..

When i said i held off on insulin on day of run I meant i reduce insulin intake to ensure it doesn't drop too low.

In saying that// running has actually allowed me to stabilise on not needing half as much insulin as i used to. (actually I am on a third of previous)

[Hawksam]

I have only just started doing some interval sprints at the local school. on a rubber surface as i get very bad shin splints with normal running.(broke my leg badly when i was 23).
I generally ride the pushy about 150kms a week but i find that i don't lose any weight doing it,hence the interval running to be able to keep up with the group when riding up hills. at 100kg not the fastest going up but i am the fastest going down the hills

[craig mac]

I carry 2 litres sports drink cordial in camelback, and a packet of jelly beans just in case. Have just moved onto also carrying powershot thingies..

When i said i held off on insulin on day of run I meant i reduce insulin intake to ensure it doesn't drop too low.

In saying that// running has actually allowed me to stabilise on not needing half as much insulin as i used to. (actually I am on a third of previous)

Keep up the good work. It's good to hear. I've just started on the straight and narrow. Have lost 3 kilo's and already noticed my insulin becoming more efficient.
All the best.

[UncleChopChop]

Havent meet a runner I havent been able to slow down yet...

[Supafrog]

..

I ran half marathon distance for the first time on Sunday.. (road running on country roads out in the bush)
Surprisingly not as sore as I would have thought. Monday all muscles were tight ... But by Tuesday night felt good again!

so now i'm looking forward to doing it again! I think I may just be going crazy

[tomithy]

Ran the half marathon at the Run Melbourne event today. It's the longest distance I've ever done, with the previous longest being a stop/start 18k around the Yarra river and the Tan area.

I think I got a sub 1.45 time, but I'm hoping that I'll be closer to 1.40 - not bad for a third event hey?

[smithy5]

WTF..... I did the City to Surf when I was 12, now I have woken up to myself...... your only gunna get hurt... don't do it...