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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/12/2010 01:11:12 PM · #1

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Treadmill running is an acquired taste so don't give up if it doesn't grab you at first. I used to just give up running in the winter because I don't much like the wet/cold, but then I started running on a treadmill (I started when I was at call at the hospital and couldn't leave). I enjoy it quite a bit now.

Yeah I ran on it for a week or so before the 5K because I had some shin pain and was fitted for new shoes and inserts at a running store. So I used one of the low impact long distance style treadmills to keep training but save my shins. I had never run on a treadmill before........lets just say I felt less then graceful the first couple of times. And getting off it I felt the ground was still moving. LOL I'm sure I'll get the hang of it, but I can certainly run better and more enjoyable on the street, just not always practical.

Matt

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

09/12/2010 12:48:47 PM · #2

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/12/2010 12:47:25 PM · #3

Originally posted by karmat:

I made it two or three weeks, repeating week one because I was so out of shape. :P

I really enjoyed it, and actually didn't want to abandon it, but sometimes you have to listen to your body -- my knee went from the occasional "tingle" (before I started running) to an all-out cramp/pain several times a day. I stopped the program and a week or so later, the knee pain disappeared completely.

So, I don't get to keep running, but I am trying to walk more. when I lose some weight, and it isn't so abusive to my knee, I plan on starting back.

You might help that knee with a stationary bike. That way you can work it out without any shock loading and less stress loading as well, plus, it will help keep your heart happy.
A couple of years ago, a friend of mine got me started on "Osteo Bi Flex", a brand of chondroitin with some extras in it, and it made a huge difference in my worn joints. Maybe something like that would help you as well. It made a big difference for me within 4 days, and no side effects, except that I still can't seem to get a DPC 7.0 photo.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/12/2010 12:21:44 PM · #4

Thanks Doc, I have already signed up to run another one end of next month. And I bought a Gym membership to be able to run through the winter on a treadmill and work with some weights. I've dropped 2 inches off my waist already, but not lost a lot of weight due to building muscle while losing fat. I'm going to stick with it, I love the way it's made me feel. And the sense of accomplishment while crossing the finish line was just awesome.

jotaga

Canon EOS-7D

09/12/2010 12:20:55 PM · #5

That´s great Matt!! Congratulations!! Awesome achievement!!

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/12/2010 12:09:51 PM · #6

I really think that's awesome Matt! During our marriage my wife graduated from never having run a mile to running marathons. Running is as much mental as it is physical. Whatever I can say to encourage the change to become a permanent way of life...consider it said!

You could be one of those crazy running addicts yet! :)

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

09/12/2010 12:04:07 PM · #7

Well less than 3 months after I took up the Couch to 5K plan I ran my first 5K. I did it on 9/11/2010 to benefit Backstoppers and to Honor those that lost their lives on 9/11/2001.

Here is the official finish. I finished in 148th place out of 354 who finished the race. My official time was 30:58.8, on my Garmin watch that I started when I finally got to the starting line from my place in the pack I finished in 30:45. I'm very proud to have been able to accomplish this and if you were wondering if the program works, I'm proof that it can and does work. June 19th when I started running I couldn't run a full lap at the local HS track, yesterday I ran a full 3.1 miles in less than 31 minutes.

Data from my Garmin watch on the run.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/26/2010 12:45:43 PM · #8

IMO, running is for stamina only. If you really want long distance running and speed, don't neglect weights, do leg exercises: lunges, squats, jump training, wall squats, etc, you really need to build muscle in your legs. In fact, any running program worth their weight will have at least two days of solid weight training.

I don't run (bad knees), i bike ride and i noticed that my distance and speed rapidly increased after doing weight training 2 days week as opposed to just riding a bike 4-5 times a week. Now I only ride 1-2 times per week on weekends.

Message edited by author 2010-08-26 12:46:32.

08/26/2010 12:19:44 PM · #9

Thought I would give this a bump and a quick look to see if anyone else is still using it or started using it.

I'm two weeks and two days from my first 5K. I'm shooting for 30-35 minutes for it. I also picked up a Garmin Forerunner to keep track of some things for me. Here is last nights training run.

Run 8/25/2010

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

06/24/2010 08:24:38 PM · #10

Week1 day 3 completed. 2 1/4 miles tonight in 31 minutes. Not near as hot, but still a good sweat!

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

06/23/2010 12:27:18 AM · #11

I hate running, too, but I might look into this further.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

06/22/2010 11:40:41 PM · #12

I started running in January on a similar program with a group. It's definitely better than doing it alone. I went from being barely able to run for a minute to running the entire 5K in 32:07 at the end of March. I lost about 15 lb in the process. I'm still running and now I'm trying to go faster and lose more weight in the process.

There are a few lessons I learned:

Go to a "running" store that can fit you with a good pair of running shoes. It might be a bit more expensive, but the right shoe will make all the difference. When I started, I just got a pair of running shoes from a sporting goods store (big mistake) after 4 weeks of training, my feet, calves and knees hurt all the time. I was ready to quit. I went to the local running store on the advice of my coach. They spent about 45 minute with me, they analyzed my gait, brought out several shoes for me to try and even let me go run outside in them before buying. My feet, knees and calves did not bother me after that.

Do dynamic stretching before you run and static stretches after, especially if you're on the heavy side and are going to stress your joints a bit more.

HYDRATE! If your pee isn't clear, you're not hydrated.

Other than that, just keep moving forward, if you need an extra 30 sec of walking to rest, go for it.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/22/2010 11:33:09 PM · #13

Originally posted by digichic:

Hey, that's great! If you can do it in 93 degrees, it will all be down hill when the weather cools down. :)

I hope so, I am doing this with several friends, however they all have treadmills and are doing the first weeks in the comfort of their A/C. I'm doing mine out in the heat. But I can tell you at the last I was ready to quit. Watching the screen for the countdown on the cool down time so I could stop walking.

Lonni

Nikon D700

06/22/2010 11:19:42 PM · #14

This program sounds great. Might give it a go.

digichic

06/22/2010 09:39:44 PM · #15

Hey, that's great! If you can do it in 93 degrees, it will all be down hill when the weather cools down. :)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

06/22/2010 09:25:15 PM · #16

Just finished week 1 day 2. Another 2 miles, in 93 degree heat and humidity. I must be nuts!

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

06/21/2010 12:03:07 PM · #17

I was really surprised at how much I liked it. I *hate* running, or did. But, this was so doable, even I was being successful.

Unfortunately, I hate pain worse than running. :P

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

06/21/2010 11:54:37 AM · #18

Originally posted by karmat:

That sucks, my quads are still reminding me of day one. But other than that I'm pretty well recovered. Will see how tomorrow goes as it's going to be around 95 degrees when my run is scheduled. But I'm going to do it as long as my body doesn't revolt. I'm 50 pounds heavier than when I last ran anywhere besides to the bathroom or buffet line. But I'm determined to do it.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

06/21/2010 11:47:32 AM · #19