TAJ Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Since September I have lost 15lb [snip] I find it really hard to keep going when progress seems so slow but I WILL keep trying. It may seem slow progress, but when put like that it's remarkable; well done you! I've been plodding along pretending to run since about April. I do find that if I keep it up and do 30-40 mins 3 times a week I lose weight, tone up and feel better without having to eat less. However, I can't run for more than about 2-3 mins at a time, so spend a lot of time walking and feeling stupid. Yesterday I made a breakthrough; I tried running really really slowly, and 5 minutes went past before I had to stop. Maybe I've just been over-pacing myself? 5 years ago when I spent 6 days treking on the great wall for Cancer Research UK we had a doctor with us - obviously we were walking/climbing, not running but her view was if you are out of breath and cannot hold a conversation you are going too fast. At some points it felt as though we were walking in slow motion, but you do sustain the activity for longer that way. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 In the fitness trade thats called the 'Talk Test'- its why Aerobics teachers try to get you to speak back to them during a class (at least the good ones do- dont get me started!) to be exercising at an optimum level, you should be able to talk but not sing. If you cant talk you are going into your anaerobic threshold and will not be burning fat or training your heart, if you can sing you are not working in your trining zone. Excellent heads up top tip TAJ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 We sing during bits of the class I do (Body Combat). It's not particularly tuneful, mind I know if I'm working past my limit when I start to feel sick or dizzy. Not good. I normally know my limits well, but a few months back, I gave blood the day before, and the sick feeling came on really quickly. Bit silly of me really, as I should have realised that it might affect me like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 In the fitness trade thats called the 'Talk Test'- its why Aerobics teachers try to get you to speak back to them during a class (at least the good ones do- dont get me started!) to be exercising at an optimum level, you should be able to talk but not sing. If you cant talk you are going into your anaerobic threshold and will not be burning fat or training your heart, if you can sing you are not working in your trining zone.Excellent heads up top tip TAJ!! And then you get the eejits who natter to their mates all way through the class I used to turn the music up, split them up and work them harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've just agreed to go to a Bollywood dance class to check it out - I do normal aerobics, dance aerobics and step, but never done that! It should be huge fun, if a bit embarrassing as I get it all wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've just agreed to go to a Bollywood dance class to check it out - I do normal aerobics, dance aerobics and step, but never done that! It should be huge fun, if a bit embarrassing as I get it all wrong My Sisters MIL has tried to teach me all sorts of Mauritian and Indian dances... Many times... She has now given up!! I have tried! I just have no sense of rhythm !! Great fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Rosie does street dance classes with a friend of ours, she loves it and it looks such fun. I might go when she starts a new set of classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 My running music is Human The Killers Run for Home Lindesfarne Route 66 Rolling Stones I am the resurrection Stone Roses Maggie May Rod Stewart Abide with me Inspirational Choir 500 miles Proclaimers Born to Run Bruce Springsteen ca planepoir moi Plasic Bertrand Chariots of Fire Vangelis Eye of the Tiger Survivor Devil Woman Cliff Richard I'd love to hear of other good exercise/ running tracks Happy running Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I have just bought as cheap calendar to mark on the weekly suggested mileage for marathon training. Working it back I have to start proper training on 1st January for the marathon on 18th April. I am really worried as am not a long distance runner at all. My 'Non runners marathon' book hopefully will talk me thought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I enjoyed my exercise today - a good turnout considering the weather forecast. 4.5 miles round Kingsbury Water Park followed by hot chocolate and sandwich lunch in the cafe! Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I had 7 for my Nordic Walking class today - a good turnout considering the weather forecast. 4.5 miles round Kingsbury Water Park followed by hot chocolate and sandwich lunch in the cafe! Lovely! I could have met you for the hot chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
