The Christmas Thread

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Right, ambitions and resolutions for next year.
I need to be reminded of these constantly so I'm relying on you lot to an extent.

I've put 10lbs on since start of december (!) so I need to shed that and hopefully a bit more so the target is a 10k. Then onwards from that.

The other target is to become chartered, which I was supposed to do this year but what with everyone dying I never got round to it.

Anyone got their own? Like stop taking drugs for instance???
Going to knock swimming in the sea on the head. Stinking cold from the other day. Stick to the pool I think.
 
Just did a 5k quicker than I've done in years. Given I've hardly trained in 2 months and have over indulged during the extended holidays, there's really no excuse for not caning it in January. All in the mind!
 
Just did a 5k quicker than I've done in years. Given I've hardly trained in 2 months and have over indulged during the extended holidays, there's really no excuse for not caning it in January. All in the mind!

I'm assuming you're road runnng?

If so, The weather can play a big part in things. If it turns cold, be careful. Dragging large quantities of freezing air into your lungs does you no favours at all!..
 
I'm assuming you're road runnng?

If so, The weather can play a big part in things. If it turns cold, be careful. Dragging large quantities of freezing air into your lungs does you no favours at all!..
Treadmill in the garage. I do occasionally road run but I have to manage the knee that ended my football career.
 
Treadmill in the garage. I do occasionally road run but I have to manage the knee that ended my football career.

So I guess you don't use an app?

Keen to get going once my folks go back home and am wondering which one would be recommended?

Will be combining both, still go to the gym and use treadmill but want to get on the 'road', which is actually a coastal path.
 
So I guess you don't use an app?

Keen to get going once my folks go back home and am wondering which one would be recommended?

Will be combining both, still go to the gym and use treadmill but want to get on the 'road', which is actually a coastal path.
I don't go in for all that app stuff. My missus bought me an iwatch last year. I've never worn it. Both she and Stan Jr have fitbits. They're fashion accessories.

Just get on the treadmill and run! I tend to do shorter distances and aim to get faster. I haven't got the patience to do a 20k run.

The road will definitely **** your knees eventually which is a shame as when you're fit road running is great. My left knee's been ****ed for years so I rarely venture out off the treadmill.
 
I hear running out on the road will **** your knees but thankfully got away with it so far and I've been doing it for about 6 years. I bought a very good rowing machine off a bloke on Shpock for £50 and would recommend it highly. That and running, along with a bit of free weights keeps me in shape.
 
I hear running out on the road will **** your knees but thankfully got away with it so far and I've been doing it for about 6 years. I bought a very good rowing machine off a bloke on Shpock for £50 and would recommend it highly. That and running, along with a bit of free weights keeps me in shape.


Problem is, the body doesn't forget.

When we're younger we play sports, run on tarmac, etc. when we get older the body comes back with a 'reminder' of the damage you did to it all those years ago.

Just my opinion, but I believe long term running on concrete will eventually **** your knees and possibly ankles too.
 
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Problem is, the body doesn't forget.

When we're younger we play sports, run on tarmac, etc. when we get older the body comes back with a 'reminder' of the damage you did to it all those years ago.

Just my opinion, but I believe long term running on concrete will eventually **** your knees and possibly ankles too.

What about on fields? I can do that but just means driving there first which is annoying.