tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071446628634699.post314042441795849250..comments2023-07-23T11:25:46.382+01:00Comments on Running On A Raisin: BackgroundSteve Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207532299253615110noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071446628634699.post-40654380152426882702013-03-06T11:49:49.006+00:002013-03-06T11:49:49.006+00:00Good to hear Dean.
Just bear in mind that by doin...Good to hear Dean.<br /><br />Just bear in mind that by doing something, whatever it may be or however gentle, it is difficult to avoid getting fitter. Patience is the key.<br /><br />Steve Darbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207532299253615110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071446628634699.post-74091185410184860402013-03-05T21:19:00.179+00:002013-03-05T21:19:00.179+00:00Thanks Steve, I am just starting to walk/run and y...Thanks Steve, I am just starting to walk/run and your blog has given me a bit more confidence to hang in there and keep going. I too going through the aches and pains and definitely its the mileage thats important. <br /><br />Also very important to mix it up a little and do exercises you enjoy, rowing, cross trainer, treadmill work, plus long walks along different routes. Also throwing in hills helps.<br /><br />I am hoping to do my first 10k in sept this year so any tips on preparing would be much appreciated<br />Thanks again. Dean ParryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071446628634699.post-89855200879128358262012-01-10T10:36:45.973+00:002012-01-10T10:36:45.973+00:00Yes it's a mistake many people make with runni...Yes it's a mistake many people make with running of starting from where they want to be, rather than where they are. However, it probably accounts for the equally misguided advice to buy lots of cushioned trainers, as the legs are not doing the work they should be capable of due to not having been prepared adequately.John Broomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480362641139715666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071446628634699.post-64823337016187835612012-01-10T10:28:33.851+00:002012-01-10T10:28:33.851+00:00Indeed so and have posted along those lines a few ...Indeed so and have posted along those lines a few times. The response has usually been in the form of quite vicious attacks since, however you word it, it seems to always get received as 'fat people shouldnt run' rather than a more positive interpretation.<br /><br />The dual benefits of weight loss and strengthened connective tissues means that walking improves the power/weight ratio pretty rapidly. Running with significant additional weight just cant do this because of the stop/start nature resulting from all the soreness.Steve Darbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207532299253615110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5354071446628634699.post-1366038904568983682012-01-10T10:13:07.624+00:002012-01-10T10:13:07.624+00:00Excellent stuff Steve. Would your advice to anyon...Excellent stuff Steve. Would your advice to anyone with significant extra weight who wants to become a runner to drop that weight first through walking / gym / rowing or some other form of aerobic exercise?John Broomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480362641139715666noreply@blogger.com