The running thread!

3.44 gentle miles and no pain.
woohoo.

Good to hear

[flymo]

I'm amazed, 48 hours after doing 20 miles and being basically knackered I popped out for my scheduled 8 mile run tonight and was bouncing with energy. Amazing how one can recover so quickly.

Pretty please, flymo - share the secret

I had a look for my running gear/sports bag this morning. Can't find it. I think that may have been just as well.

Originally Posted by flymo

I'm amazed, 48 hours after doing 20 miles and being basically knackered I popped out for my scheduled 8 mile run tonight and was bouncing with energy. Amazing how one can recover so quickly.

Bouncing - I vaguely remember being that fit. It's a great feeling though eh?

[flymo]

Originally Posted by krhall

Bouncing - I vaguely remember being that fit. It's a great feeling though eh?

I wouldnt say I was particularly fit, judging by the speed of some of the runners I am passed by on a regular basis

[flymo]

Originally Posted by Ed

Pretty please, flymo - share the secret

ah, the secret my friends is............ flapjack. that is all.

Fitness and speed are not related, at least if they are I was never and am not now fit!

It's a great feeling to bounce along!

[flymo]

Originally Posted by krhall

Fitness and speed are not related, at least if they are I was never and am not now fit!

It's a great feeling to bounce along!

Yeah, thats true.

On a serious note, if there is any secret then for me it would be;

1. Stay within your limits and push the boundaries gently, don't do too much too soon.
2. Always always stretch properly at the end of a run, I always have problems if I dont. If you dont know how then ask/learn.
3. Fuel properly before and after a long run. Build the necessary energy a few hours before with carbohydrate rich foods, hydrate fully with water or squash in the days leading up to a run, and eat protein rich food immeadiately after a long run (Tuna works well for me)

and of course Flapjack