Running gear anyone?

getcarter

off the subject a bit but does anyont know where i can get a free training programme, been running on and off for 6 months but not really improving as much as i expected so i think i'm doing something wrong.

loulou_lemon

Hi getcarter,

What is your general level of fitness and have you got properly fitting running shoes etc?

This programme in this link is designed for novices but it sounds like you need to go back to basics to get started properly & build up your performance gradually.

http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/healthy_living/lifestyle/exercise/running/10kma/programme.html

Poppy9

My OH used a fleece balaclava from Millets for running on cold winter evenings. They are quite thin so you can roll them up into a hat if you get warm. He found it useful for stopping the bitterly cold air setting off an asthma attack. Mind you in his black tracksters, fleece and balaclava he looked a bit like a burglar.

irnbru_2

Catherine21 wrote:

Hi I have recently got into running and now need some gear for the winter, mainly some long sleeved tops. I have found that they are actually quite expensive. Anyone know where I can get them cheaper???

Maybe not a proper running top but I just wear a fleece top.

irnbru_2

Splashie wrote:

[*]Get good pair of running trainers - don't skimp you will need to spend about £80 at least to protect your shins from splints and other injurys - get advice from a speciallist shop not high street stuff (run4it is great)

You just need to shop around. End-of-line bargains are what to keep an eye out for. I'm just a plodder and get by on Asics/New Balance/Sauncony in 60GBP and less bracket.

As for shin splints ...... do the correct stretches. Please note, I don't practice what i preach


To the OP runnersworld forums are well worth browsing.

fatboyonadiet

getcarter wrote:

off the subject a bit but does anyont know where i can get a free training programme, been running on and off for 6 months but not really improving as much as i expected so i think i'm doing something wrong.

Try the runners world website and forum has some good helpful articles on there and some helpful people in the forum too, gave me some good advice in the past.