Insanity and running

thx1138

On Sunday I ran the Boscombe 10k, finishing in 48.42 (chip time), an age 50s personal best. Two years ago I ran the same race in 50.36.

Apart from the fact that I'm 2 years older and 2 minutes faster what's different? Insanity with Shaun T.

I believe this is a fantastic programme for general fitness, but is particularly beneficial to runners.

Has anyone else noticed this effect?

I don't mind saying I was utterly thrilled with the result. I didn't expect anything special and was astonished to do as well as I did.

fairy_lights

Yes Insanity made me much fitter.
I'm more of a casual jogger than a committed runner, I never do more than a few miles, but the first time I went out after completing Insanity my stamina had improved massively. I use to have to stop after a few minutes and walk for a while to get my breath back but now I can run solidly for much longer.

Kendall80

Its not just insanity. Anything that strengthens the core will improve your running. All connected up

puppey

have you been doing an increase in practice compared to 2 years ago?

Andy_89

I need to get back into Insanity I just cannot find the motivation. I simply adore it, but long hours at work are killing me and all I want to do is relax.

Kendall80

Andy_89 wrote: »

I need to get back into Insanity I just cannot find the motivation. I simply adore it, but long hours at work are killing me and all I want to do is relax.

Similar here with my biking. 6 weeks off now. I can see the fat growing on the thighs.


Long work hours. Cold temps. Family commitments. So many excuses to choose from too


Keeping up with the weights though.

Gordon_Hose

I loved Instanity but in the second half the workout times increase significantly, and only having limited time to do them, I was struggling to find the time.

Now I do T25 (Shaun T), which is like insanity, but squeezed into 25 minute workouts. It's brilliant.

alarson566

I get enough insanity outside my workouts

Rummer

I am a new Insanity participant and I am really enjoying it so far Good to hear that it has impacted your running too!

JoseChungsDoomsday

I've been thinking about this or DDP Yoga for the new year and can't decide which would be best for me.

One concern I have is that I have really bad cardio, does insanity expect you to be at a certain level or does it start from the bottom up?

scholt

That's a great time - well done!