The running thread!

Hovis and Ape, I was a running geek. I ran 7 days a week, rarely took a rest day, looked forward to fast 15 milers, was as lean as could be - size 30 waist. I will be brutally honest here when I say that wife & I rarely had sex, simply because I was more interested in going for a run. There, I've said it. We were headed for a divorce.

No return.

No - I only enjoy challenges I can win and fortunately always trying to push myself can be just that.

I am 5'8" and 13 stone little plodder, BA is an Army PT god I believe (NO FAIR!!!)

Ed - Do you think that you won't be able to find a middle ground? The occasional run with the club would be healthy, that is what I want. Perhaps one run a week in a group, just to pick up tips and advice from more experienced peeps.

I don't run to the degree you did/do, but whenever I am finished I've always got the energy and the urge for that - Mrs Hall would no doubt prefer it if I p1ss3d off out for a run!!!

Originally Posted by krhall

No - I only enjoy challenges I can win and fortunately always trying to push myself can be just that.

I am 5'8" and 13 stone little plodder, BA is an Army PT god I believe (NO FAIR!!!)

I left the Army over 12 years ago. I am a short *ss 5'6" 42 year old. But have now trimmed down to 11 stone 2 from 12 stone 12

So an ex-army PT god!! Still better than a former couch potato though.

We both have dodgy knees though, although yours do sound much worse than mine.

I believe that you maintain an inherent level of fitness, so picking fitness up is easier.

Does this just sound like I'm making loads of excuses?

Originally Posted by krhall

Ed - Do you think that you won't be able to find a middle ground? The occasional run with the club would be healthy, that is what I want. Perhaps one run a week in a group, just to pick up tips and advice from more experienced peeps.

I don't run to the degree you did/do, but whenever I am finished I've always got the energy and the urge for that - Mrs Hall would no doubt prefer it if I p1ss3d off out for a run!!!

Yes probably. I know the danger signs and I'm determined not to go back. Maybe once a fortnight. Group run that is, not sex

Originally Posted by krhall

So an ex-army PT god!! Still better than a former couch potato though.

We both have dodgy knees though, although yours do sound much worse than mine.

I believe that you maintain an inherent level of fitness, so picking fitness up is easier.

Does this just sound like I'm making loads of excuses?

No I believe you are quite right. I have always been able to progress my levels of fitness quite quickly. I have finally found a training programme that my knees can seem to handle. I have not had to take painkillers now for a week. All good signs. I have a hospital appointment tomorrow to get my insoles. Hopefully the problems with my knees is on the right side of getting better. Fingers crossed anyway.

Then you'll be even faster!!!

I'm gonna have to buy some new faster shoes now then!!!

Originally Posted by krhall

Then you'll be even faster!!!

I'm gonna have to buy some new faster shoes now then!!!

LMAO, you are already fast*!!





*When you find some new faster shoes, let me know what they are

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...95574240469950

I'm getting me some of these bad boys!!! Pah asics who?