The Fitness Thread

Obviously there are the usual suspects like Nike, Adidas, Saucony, Asics etc, and they all make very good shoes, but the brand I would definitely look out for are Brooks. I have a pair of their GTS 9s. They cost £90, and they are honestly the best running shoes I've ever had, better than any £120 Nikes I've ever worn. I can't recommend them highly enough.

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/Details.cfm?ProdID=4038&category=

gigity gigity

hows it goin? think assics are pretty good, gonna go get a pair myself, when I gain the motivation to actually move and do some exercise. try that sports direct shop they usually sell them and I know someone who does a lot of running says they are good!

gigity gigity

how weird is that. both posts at exact same time! pity they both different lol

bubbasboo

hi peeps

i was looking some advice about the fitness side of things

i can run/walk 3 mile in 23 mins is this fast enough or does it need to be all run, god if i ran it all i think i would die

i am also doing the seated row more in the gym bout the only weight machine i like.

i think i am ding about 40 reps of 5 kg, would i need to be lifting heavier weights to help me with the fitness for psni

i am trying to get fit 'incase i am lucky enough to get in this time'

surfrunner

nickni wrote: »

Any running trainer recommendations folks? I need a new pair because my current ones are well past their best :rolleyes: Good links also welcome? Don'tmind spending a few quid because i need them for GV and afterwards anyway.

Get yourself down to Up & Running and get your gait measured. Very important if you are going to be doing alot of running. It determines if you require extra support in the shoe. Prevents injuries.Brooks are good. I have had several pairs. Hard to beat.

MustBeCrazy

bubbasboo wrote: »

hi peeps

i was looking some advice about the fitness side of things

i can run/walk 3 mile in 23 mins is this fast enough or does it need to be all run, god if i ran it all i think i would die

i am also doing the seated row more in the gym bout the only weight machine i like.

i think i am ding about 40 reps of 5 kg, would i need to be lifting heavier weights to help me with the fitness for psni

i am trying to get fit 'incase i am lucky enough to get in this time'

Hi there,

That's actually pretty quick to do 3 miles if you're running it, never mind walking some of it!? Has made my 29 minutes of running at 10kph seem crap now lol.

To answer your question though, yes the whole 5K has to be ran without stopping or walking and as far as I know, ran in less than 33 minutes. So if you just slow down the running part a bit you may find you don't need to slow to a walk at all? Just an idea

MBC x

bubbasboo

mustbecrazy thanks for that advise well i am pleased that is quick anyway, god i am not sure if i could run the whole way what i tend to do is do a very fast run for say 2/3 mins maybe @ 12 kph, then down to about 7 for a walk just to get breath bath and then keep doing that.

have u any idea about the push and pull technique etc, i am not slight by any means and tbh i dont want to be a big armed girl my hubby has noticed my arms getting bigger as it is lol

i know the stage is a long way of but i need something to focus on and even if i dont get any further i will have enjoyed the experience and chance to get a bit fitter

MustBeCrazy

bubbasboo wrote: »

mustbecrazy thanks for that advise well i am pleased that is quick anyway, god i am not sure if i could run the whole way what i tend to do is do a very fast run for say 2/3 mins maybe @ 12 kph, then down to about 7 for a walk just to get breath bath and then keep doing that.

have u any idea about the push and pull technique etc, i am not slight by any means and tbh i dont want to be a big armed girl my hubby has noticed my arms getting bigger as it is lol

i know the stage is a long way of but i need something to focus on and even if i dont get any further i will have enjoyed the experience and chance to get a bit fitter

Hello again

Yeah 12kph is very fast. I run at 10kph with the odd burst to 11kph at most. I started off at around 9.3kph. I was very unfit when I started lol. Try going down to 10 and see how long you can run for and then build it from there.

As for the push pull I think if you have reasonable strength in your arms you should be fine. I need to do some weights. I did start but lost motivation and gave up. I started doing press ups too, but couldn't even do one to start with. Still can only do 15 before collapsing in a heap. Anyway, I don't think you need to be musclebound to pass the push pull (at least I hope not or I'd have no chance).

Read that back and realise I need to work harder lol. Did my 5K run today on the road (sooo much harder than the treadmill) and it took me over 33 minutes . My own fault for being inconsistent with running. Can do it in under 29 on the treadmill.

I know there are much wiser than me with regards the whole training thing on here so maybe someone else can give a better answer

MBC x

PEGGYSUE'S MAMA

anyone watch the marathon today? made me feel such a woose.... am now determined to get sooooo fit.... nell mcandrew is a real star!:D

bubbasboo

mbc thanks as i was most worried about the push pull, fair play out on the road i havent attempted that yet and i am sure when i do it will be a scary sight lol.

i did a spinning class and i am still in agony two days later lol must have used muscles i never knew were there lol

good luck with the running what stage of the recruitment r u at?

MustBeCrazy

bubbasboo wrote: »

mbc thanks as i was most worried about the push pull, fair play out on the road i havent attempted that yet and i am sure when i do it will be a scary sight lol.

i did a spinning class and i am still in agony two days later lol must have used muscles i never knew were there lol

good luck with the running what stage of the recruitment r u at?

I've just applied for C15 and did IST last Tuesday. Have passed everything (vetting ongoing when last checked so don't know about it) for C14 so just waiting to get a date to start or a Dear John :eek:. Such a long process...sends you quite mad :rolleyes:

bubbasboo

mbc, happy days it fair play to you going again, hope you get a call

i did mine last tuesday as well, a month is a long time

good luck anyways

manaka

went to gym on sunday (maybe it was the london marathon (snickers) that inspired me!) for a workout. Started on treadmill at 12.5km at incline 0.5 for 3mins or so then pushed it to 13.3km at 1.0 incline for a remainder, was doing good then i started to get sore so had to stop, grrr. It was more psychological than pain I think! Ill beat it next time! Did 2.50km in 11.30 mins or so. Need to work on endurance! Did 7 miles on bike after then did some weights and went home, arms were sore to hold steering wheel! Feel better now though! Maybe another one tomorrow! Bring it on!

DC Dibble

I must be sick, went for a run the other day and nearly enjoyed it:eek:

bc84

im the same, im beginning to, dare i say it, look forward to my runs.....

smyff

just went out for another run there and it felt sweet. hows everyone else coming on with their running

i think everyone in the park was afraid of me. a giant running at them with his arms flinging about in the air like phoebe in friends wearing my ireland top i stole off my bro one time. must have thought i was out on a rampage

bc84

LOL

mines is coming along good. knocked out 6 miles in 48mins on thursday on my lunch. actually think im gonna run the ards half marathon. im fairly sure if i pace myself i could do ten miles easy enough now, the six miler has to be squeezed into my lunch hour so its hell for leather the whole way

smyff

bc84 wrote: »

LOL

mines is coming along good. knocked out 6 miles in 48mins on thursday on my lunch. actually think im gonna run the ards half marathon. im fairly sure if i pace myself i could do ten miles easy enough now, the six miler has to be squeezed into my lunch hour so its hell for leather the whole way

mate i could easily do six miller in a lunch half hour, but a six miler haha id die after 3.10685596 miles. where i live its pretty effing hilly. on a flat, i could run for a good while. but your wile fitter than me hi.

PapaYankeeGirl

bc84- i hate you!;):):D

DC Dibble

The running was going great, until I done my knee ligaments playing football the other week, i'll not be running anywhere now for a well:mad::mad::mad:

MrsGeneHunt

DC Dibble wrote: »

, i'll not be running anywhere now for a well:mad::mad::mad:

I'd never run anywhere for a well, they're too bulky to carry back, all that water and all......:D

smyff

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I'd never run anywhere for a well, they're too bulky to carry back, all that water and all......:D

you never know, it could be an old empty one, so with the lack of water all that brickwork and cement wouldnt be just as heavy!

PapaYankeeGirl

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I'd never run anywhere for a well, they're too bulky to carry back, all that water and all......:D

Not even for a 'never ending supply of bubbly' well

Copper2009

Hey guys, im new to these boards, im starting the Police in july and am terrified about how much you can all run!!!! I have only started to work on my fitness and can do about 3 miles in 33 mins and thought i was doing well lol! Has anyone got any tips about how to build on this?

smyff

Copper2009 wrote: »

Hey guys, im new to these boards, im starting the Police in july and am terrified about how much you can all run!!!! I have only started to work on my fitness and can do about 3 miles in 33 mins and thought i was doing well lol! Has anyone got any tips about how to build on this?

just keep it going and youll be able to to more naturally. or see for the last bit of your run, do a sprint. i always leg it in the last stretch, its great for building up your muscle and it pushes you that little bit further.

also chops a few seconds off your time :P. it makes me think that ive done less work than i have to.

DC Dibble

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I'd never run anywhere for a well, they're too bulky to carry back, all that water and all......:D

Make that, i'll not be running anyehere for a while, although with the amount of sweating thats done running for a well wouldn't be a bad thing really

MrsGeneHunt

DC Dibble wrote: »

Make that, i'll not be running anyehere for a while, although with the amount of sweating thats done running for a well wouldn't be a bad thing really

Tell me about it, I got soaked yesterday afternoon while out and arrived home with my hair plastered to my head and face like a blood pudding as my dear old gran used to say!!:o

1979SD

I ate two 6-packs of dunkin donuts yesterday and i've not even started training yet, i think i'm just about at police level now!
I've heard a story from an old bobby - that if you can't eat as much as your sarge - you'll not be coming off any propmotion boards!
Skip the running guys and get munching!

PapaYankeeGirl

1979SD wrote: »

I ate two 6-packs of dunkin donuts yesterday and i've not even started training yet, i think i'm just about at police level now!
I've heard a story from an old bobby - that if you can't eat as much as your sarge - you'll not be coming off any propmotion boards!
Skip the running guys and get munching!

God I wish it was like that. Im a good eater! LOL;)

smyff

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

God I wish it was like that. Im a good eater! LOL;)

i could eat anyone under the table and still be lighter than them.

all the eatting must multiply your bum though PYG :eek: