Dichotomy1976

There are a few ways of doing it, but for me I do a 5 minute jogging warm up followed by 2 minutes at full pace then 2 minutes slow jog and repeat that until I'm 5 minutes away from finishing when I drop down to an easy pace. A usual session is between 30-40 minutes for me. I would say if you can run for 5 constant minutes…

in Running Comment by Dichotomy1976 March 2015

As the above poster says, running does not damage your knees, link about it below. http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-recovery/first-time-marathoners-dont-suffer-knee-damage Having said that, don't come out of the blocks too fast or you'll do some other temporary injury to your leg, build up to faster speeds…

in Running Comment by Dichotomy1976 March 2015

After being rubbish for a couple of months (and unfortunately picking up a leg injury the other day that I hope will clear soon) I'll go for a subdued, but realistic 50 miles for this month. I managed 1.25 miles on Friday before succumbing to my injury so starting slow 2/1: 1.25 miles

in January Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 January 2015

As everyone says, walking is a great way to exercise. One thing I'd add is don't avoid the hills, walking up hills is a great way to increase stamina ready for more intensive cardio exercises. Once you get comfortable walking at a decent pace try out something like Couch to 5k (C25K). Good luck :)

in Hello! what can I do for a work out when you are way overweight and soooooooo out of shape? Comment by Dichotomy1976 January 2015

5/11 8.5 miles 7/11 4.5 miles 8/11 3.3 miles 10/11 7 miles 23/11 4.6 miles 24/11 3.8 miles 25/11 4.5 miles 29/11 4.6 miles

in November Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

5/11 8.5 miles 7/11 4.5 miles 8/11 3.3 miles 10/11 7 miles 23/11 4.6 miles 24/11 3.8 miles 25/11 4.5 miles

in November Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

5/11 8.5 miles 7/11 4.5 miles 8/11 3.3 miles 10/11 7 miles 23/11 4.6 miles 24/11 3.8 miles

in November Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

Had a cold I couldn't shake for almost the entirety of the past 2 weeks so don't think I'll make even my cut back challenge for this month :( Then again I could try... Updating for my run last night anyway. 5/11 8.5 miles 7/11 4.5 miles 8/11 3.3 miles 10/11 7 miles 23/11 4.6 miles

in November Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

Woke up this morning with what might be the start of a bad cold, this is going to be a hard month.... Anyway updating for yesterday's run: 5/11 8.5 miles 7/11 4.5 miles 8/11 3.3 miles 10/11 7 miles

in November Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

That is an amazing amount of weight to lose in that time, you should be exceptionally proud of yourself :smiley: Well done you!

in Onederland FINALLY Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

Also remember that there is nothing stopping you from doing the C25K programme and still taking a walk that day too if you feel like it. Walking is a nice low impact exercise that you can do even on a rest day and shouldn't interfere with any other exercise programmes you might be following.

in Question about C25K Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

Wasn't feeling great at the beginning of the month so only just joining this months challenge today. I've ran a bit the last few days and will set myself a realistic target of 80 miles this month. So far I've ran: 5/11 8.5 miles 7/11 4.5 miles 8/11 3.3 miles

in November Running Challenge Comment by Dichotomy1976 November 2014

Was basically a choice between hitting my goal or going up Snowdon. Think I made the right choice :)