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Polar FT4 HRM - I need a new heart rate sensor & strap
HI all, Topic says it all really other than after i purchase the new sensor and stap will it work with my existing FT4?. Ive looked to see if you have to sync the watch to the sensor but can't find anything on it?. Any one else replaced the chest strap and sensor & if so do i need to do anything? Many Thanks
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A question for those doing Insanity
I'm on my 1st week of the insanity programme and really enjoying it (in a weird painful way). I'm also a keen runner regularly running 10-12 mile runs each week. My question is on my Insanity rest day, would it be foolish to go out and run, even a smaller 5-6 mile run?. Should a rest day be a proper rest day with no…
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Welcome
Welcome to "Running UK" - A group for all us runners to talk about any subject running related. If your just starting out as a beginner or your an experienced marathon runner, this group is for you.
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Im about to start insanity. Wana join me?
HI all, Ive just invested in insanity. Although i have a moderate level of fitness over the past few months my food choices have been poor. Im looking to change all that as of tomorrow and start the insanity programme as my main exercise choice. Any one about to start, just started or planning in the very near future?. Im…
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July Targets
Did we all hit target for July? Finished the month on 53.5 miles (87km). My target was 60 miles for July, so i fell short of target. Ahh well - there's always August :-)
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Just wondered....
How long do you leave it between getting up in the morning and going out for your run. Just curious as i much prefer to run first thing in the morning rather than later in the day. Once I'm up and awake i feel i could be up and out within 20 minutes of waking. I don't do this as i worry i need to take on fuel and get all…
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Tame your tummy
I thought this may be an interesting read for those who are interested : - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2007052/How-tame-tum-Is-spare-tyre-stress-bulge.html How to tame your tum: Is yours a spare tyre or a stress bulge? Finding out your tummy type is the key to getting a perfect midriff By Daily Mail Reporter…
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Protien shakes
Hi All, Quick question, I'm looking at pre mixing a few shakes to have throughout my day, especially when away from home. Is it ok to do this?. Will the shake still taste ok and be as effective consuming it say 4-5 hrs. after its been mixed? What's your thoughts ?
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Beginners guide to running
Beginners guide to running :- http://www.primermagazine.com/2011/train/a-beginner’s-guide-to-running-and-why-you’ve-been-doing-it-wrong
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Christmas Day
So what's every ones food plans for Christmas day?. Will you even be logging?, Will you be treating yourself to a "cheat day / spike day" ?. Will you be enjoying a little tipple of your favourite drink, a beer, a cocktail or a glass of wine with your Christmas dinner?. Or are you super committed to the cause and will be…
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An interesting read for all runners out there
Taken From : - http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/fitness-training-plan The Muscles Every Runner Must Train Strengthen your whole body to finish faster No sport can be mastered with just one type of workout—and running is no different. “The whole body is involved when you run,” says Phil Wharton, 2:23 marathoner and founder…
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Muscles to work for runers
Taken from Mens Health.com - ( http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/fitness-training-plan ) No sport can be mastered with just one type of workout—and running is no different. “The whole body is involved when you run,” says Phil Wharton, 2:23 marathoner and founder of the Wharton Performance Clinic in New York. “To prevent…
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Ideas and moderator.
Hi All, Any one interested in taking over the moderator / admin duties of the group?. Need someone who wants to get some threads going in the little mini forum, someone who has ideas in making the group more popular and hopefully getting more members involved. Is this you?. Let me know.........
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Achievements
Just thought I'd share today's run with you all. 1 hr run - 7.52 miles. Burned 909 cals. Here's my stats if you want to take a look -> http://runkeeper.com/user/T0M01/activity/59398490
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Protien on rest days?
Hi all, Should i be taking my protein shake / bars on rest days when i don't do any form of exercise?. I regularly take my supplement before and after workouts but not sure if taking them on rest days will be over doing it?. Whats your thoughts?
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RECOVERY DRINKS
Anyone reccoemned a good recovery drink after a long run (7mile +). Any good home made ideas or good high street shop brands. :happy:
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Protein Settings
Hi All, Just out of interest what has everyone set their protein percentage as under the " Customize Your Fitness Goals" section"?. I am exercising 7 days a week both in cardiovascular and in strength training. I have upped my protein intake with protein rich foods as well as supplements and just wondered what I should be…
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Using a HRM - Calories Burned - Whats your thoughts?
HI All, I have a few thoughts and questions with regards to monitoring calories burned using my Polar FT4 heart rate monitor. As you all know we all burn calories all day long even if we were to do doing nothing but lye down resting all day long (known as our BMR) . Take into account general tasks such as washing, walking…
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Push ups / Sit ups - Calories Burned
HI all, I understand that there are so many factors involved in how many calories each person may burn when doing sit ups and press ups but can any one recommend a site or online calculator which they consider to be fairly accurate when you put your weight etc into it. I really want to start on my body toning now that I've…
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Walking - Calories Calculator
Some of you may be using this already but for those that aren't. http://walking.about.com/library/cal/uccalc1.htm Work out your calories burned after taking a walk
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Fruit, Veg and Salads
Hi All, I've read in various posts around these forums about people who don't count there calories for fruit, veg and salad. I eat a lot of all three as I'm sure many people on here do. I also record everything that enters my mouth therefore the calories in these 3 food types add up, so does the sugar in the fruit which…
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Hmm what to do.......
Well, Jan turned out to be a great month for me. I joined MFP on the 2nd of Jan and haven't looked back since. I face a problem week next week. I'm on my travels, I'm going to Denmark to watch the England football team play in Copenhagen. I go on many England away trips around the globe and it tends to be a big beer…
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Copenhagen
Hi All, Any MFP users from the Copenhagen area?. I live work and play in England, I follow England Football team and next week I'll be visiting Denmark to watch the team play in Copenhagen. I'll be in the city for 3 days and was wondering if anyone can recommend any good bars, restaurants etc. Where are the main areas and…
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How long are you up ?
This may sound a little silly but does how long your up for alter how many calories you should be consuming ?. My average work day starts with me getting up at 02:15 and not going to bed until around 21:30 that night then rising again the next day at 02:15. This means I'm up and about for around 19hrs a day. Obviously we…
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Is this too naoughty too list .... . .
Can you count being intimate with your partner as exercise and use this to burn some calories. They do say it burns a lot of calories. Has anyone listed this in thier exercise ? Paul :blushing:
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Calorie counting V Fat content
Hi All, Just interested, do people only concentrate on staying under their calorie target or do you also monitor the fat content of the food you eat, especially saturated fats. Is it ok to eat a particular food that is low or moderate in calories if the fat content is high ?. Let me know your thoughts Paul
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Looking For a few pals to add
Hi all, I've been using myfitnesspal for a week today and want to loose around 25lb's. Week one done and i've lost 4lb's. I'm looking to add a few friends in order to help motivate each other and swap tips and tricks. I'm 32 starting weight of 13.9st looking to get to around 12.25st by June. If you fancy joining me and…
