Hello.
I am signed up to run the Manchester 10 k on 26 May. I have never run any kind of race in my life before, and am REALLY „not sporty“ though I am used to hiking/cycling.
I have not, to put it mildly, trained as much as I should. By now I can jog for 2.5 – 3 km in half an hour, and have mostly „trained“ on the treadmill rather than outdoors (I strained a muscle running outdoors and feel like it’s my muscles and joints that are most struggling with the running rather than anything „cardio“ related as such. So my actual question: is it still possible to get myself into a condition where I can get round the route without walking it and without injuring myself (too badly) in the remaining time?
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posted by runincircles
on Apr 25, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm looking for a fitness watch I can use for interval training. I don't need anything fancy, but I do want something that'll vibrate in place of beeping. Can anyone recommend something?
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posted by andrewcilento
on Apr 2, 2013 -
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Strength trainers/weight-lifters of Metafilter. Could you take a look at my workout and let me know your thoughts? Anything glaringly missing or redundant?
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posted by dontjumplarry
on Nov 9, 2012 -
6 answers
I am about to start using the
"Greyskull LP" workout programme. What size weights should I begin with? I am a 24 y/o, 5'5", 60kgs male.
posted by FuckingAwesome
on Jul 25, 2012 -
6 answers
I have a Concept2, a ton of motivation, and some clear cut goals. But lots of questions as well...
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posted by drpynchon
on Jun 11, 2012 -
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I just signed up for a 5K on Dec. 3. I'm certainly not ready to RUN 3.1 miles, so I'm going to walk it (and the event is called a run/walk, so it is a walker-friendly race, at least). What kind of training can I do before then to do my best that day, since there's barely any time left? I'm at a healthy weight and in OK shape but usually only exercise one or two times a week. I'd like my time to be under one hour, if possible. Tips? (Bonus question: are most 5Ks walker-friendly?)
posted by trillian
on Nov 9, 2011 -
17 answers
I wake up in the morning at 6am and walk 2km (1.2 miles) to the gym and back five days a week. My workouts last 45 minutes and are aimed at sculpting, working on a body part per day (back, shoulders, chest, arms and legs). I weigh 100kg (220 pounds) and am 180cm (5.9 feet). I want to weigh 85kg (185 pounds). What and when should I eat to loose weight and gain maximum muscle mass? and how long should it take for me to loose this weight?
I work from home as a software developer and sit on my ass all day so I don't get any more exercise than that...
posted by Bacillus
on Oct 11, 2011 -
21 answers
Need help setting and measuring new fitness goals, but don't want to train for a marathon or similar long race. Any other ideas?
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posted by the foreground
on May 18, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm looking for a beginner running program that's geared to someone with good initial fitness and isn't quite as beginner as Couch-to-5k. Any recommendations of a good program or any experiences you have to share?
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posted by The Michael The
on Jan 26, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm new to running, but am already very fit and active (cardio workouts 5-7 times a week.) New runners are warned to take it slowly and not push themselves, but how does this apply to someone who's not coming off a couch towards a goal of 5k?
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posted by palegirl
on Dec 15, 2010 -
28 answers
Bike/sport enthusiasts: can a daily bike commuter but otherwise not sporty person hope to finish a 120 miles bike ride in one go?
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posted by Sijeka
on Jul 17, 2010 -
15 answers
What workout supplements do you have experience with and have worked for you? Looking for strength/endurance supplements.
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posted by ShootTheMoon
on May 5, 2010 -
9 answers
Tips, advice, recommendations, insight, cautions, suggestions and matters unforeseen concerning the addition of yoga to my fitness regimen.
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posted by EatTheWeak
on Sep 17, 2009 -
17 answers
runningfilter: I just found an extra week in my marathon training schedule (because I started a week early)-- help me decide how best to use it.
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posted by activitystory
on Aug 12, 2009 -
7 answers
I am interested to hear about opinions about the health and wellness industry and potential jobs.
I have been in corp. america for almost 10 years and tired of the inability to help and make a difference in peoples lives.
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posted by ecco21
on Jul 18, 2009 -
6 answers
Better Breakdancing: How can I decrease my downtime from strenous practice sessions? I'd like to double the amount I train without risking injury or constant soreness.
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posted by ManyNinjas
on May 2, 2009 -
9 answers
What do I need to know/buy/wear to run longer and longer distances?
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posted by yeti
on Mar 23, 2009 -
17 answers
The angel sitting on my right shoulder calmly says "base miles base miles base miles." The devil on my left screams CYCLOCROSS!! Can I keep both of them happy?
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posted by neilkod
on Oct 10, 2008 -
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I'm looking to shake up my workouts, shed the excess poundage, and get some more definition -- basically, I'm bored, not making much headway, and would like to get over the hump to better health/muscle shape. Since it's hard to tell the difference between the shills and the real online reviews, advice, etc., I need some Mefite first-hand experience with hydroxycut or similar supplements.
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posted by liquado
on Jul 9, 2008 -
11 answers
How do I go from out-of-shape to a baseline level of fitness in a relatively short time without giving myself a heart attack or a stroke?
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posted by scrump
on May 13, 2008 -
16 answers
Help me improve my pushups. I've been doing martial arts 5 nights a week (M-F) for 9 months now. We do anywhere from 30-150 pushups a night, but I'm incapable of keeping up with the rest of the class and have not really improved much since I started.
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posted by bindasj
on Jan 18, 2008 -
21 answers
Cardio isn't doing it for me. The diet change is working verrry slowly, but I want to lose 10 pounds. Problem is, I can't lift anything heavier than 15 pounds, so is weight training even an option?
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Oct 22, 2007 -
20 answers
I want to purchase a bike trainer so I can ride indoors during the winter months. What sorts of things should I look for?
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posted by 40 Watt
on Jan 25, 2006 -
20 answers
I'll soon have a basement, and be able to bring at least one bike inside for the winter, so I'm wondering: do I want a trainer? If so, do I want rollers, a fan-trainer, a fluid-trainer, a mag-trainer, what? I'm not a racer, I'm just looking for an alternative to spinning classes to keep my lungs in shape.
posted by bonehead
on Dec 19, 2003 -
5 answers
