FllnPar Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Up until around 18 months ago I was out 4 or 5 times a week averaging around 5k each time but I moved house and there aren't so many decent runs on my doorstep so my enthusiasm waned. Hoping to get back into it this year....... but I know its going to be tough to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steak_Bridie Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've run Edinburgh marathon for the last 4 years and did plenty running from January - May to train. But I've now got a bursitis on my Achilles and the Physio has told me that swimming is the ONLY exercise that I can do for the foreseeable future.Like Digs, I often hated running but now i can't do it, I really miss it.and I'm becoming more of a bloater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Womble Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm far too old for running, and my knees are cream crackered - did the Glasgow marathon back in the late 80@s though. I like to cycle at the weekends, and Dunfermline is getting great for this. Lots of cycle tracks around, so you don't need to spend too much time winding up the motorists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turps Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Good advise @Pennywise regarding not focusing on speed.I'm training for my first half marathon (Edinburgh) at the moment, getting out for 1 or 2 long runs a week plus the Parkrun in Kirkcaldy every Saturday and I also play 7s on a Monday.Running becomes enjoyable once you get over the initial stage of feeling unfit.I woiuld recommend the 5km Parkrun to anyone. It's not competitive, very friendly and free! You get a time each week and you can access your stats online.Dunfermline ParkrunKirkcaldy Parkrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Also an Edinburgh Parkrun for those on this side of the water. Cramond to Granton along the prom. Also a Saturday morning, although Ive never run it.I increased my distance this morning from 5 to 7km, and felt I could have easily gone further had time allowed. Found that I quite enjoyed my run after I had found my rhythm, and controlled my breathing, which was about 2km in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Is ShrekPar on here at all? Got my trainers from him and now have a question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Beer Baron Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Miss having the time at uni to go running at first light then crash out for a couple of hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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