Fitness drive 2013 - update

[oracleslave]

Next step is to break that 5km/30 minutes barrier I'm stuck at.

I am pretty slow but manage around 26 minutes through the Surrey hills for 5km. Just follow something like this and if you're disciplined you should be able to easily break 30 min.

[sasguru]

Took me over a year of regular running - I'm crediting caffeine with the extra 30 seconds.

Where are you running? Check if there's a parkrun near you - running with other people will knock a couple of minutes off.

Usually run solo around where I live. Its quite hilly, but can do the 5km/30min on the flat.
Problem with park runs is their set times - I need to fit running in around other commitments and can't do the weekends.

[DimPrawn]

Come now, you live in Swindon, FFS. Nuff said.

Oh come on, it's not that bad.

Swindon, Wiltshire, The Worst Things

They even mention me in it.

THE SNOBBY BASTARDS IN OLD TOWN . MY HOUSE IS WORTH 100 GRAND .ITS APITTY THEY CANT AFFORD TO LOOK AFTER IT ALL UP TO THERE EYEBALLS IN DEPT SPENNDING WHAT MONEY THEY HAVE IN LONGS TRYING TO LOOK COOL .WHEN ALL THERE HOUSES ARE FILTHY INSIDE . DESINGER TWATS WHITH ONLY A SINGLE AMBISHEN OF OWNING A CONVERTABLE BMW CAUSE SOME OTHER SAD TWAT HAS GOT ONE NO MY SPELLING IS NOT TERRIBLE I CAN ONLY BE BOTHERD TO PUT IT IN LIKE THIS JUST TO SHOW MY CONTEMP FOR THIS LOT!

[sasguru]

... Just follow something like this and if you're disciplined you should be able to easily break 30 min.

A bit too disciplined for me, I'm afraid.
I like to just put on my running shoes when the mood takes me and go for it. Anyway, I reckon I've roughly achieved my goals. Just need to stick at it now and I think I've got the habit.

[Mich the Tester]

Followed by CUKs very own Cheech and Chong

I had to google Cheech and Chong. At least they aren't fat.

[d000hg]

2. Diet: 5 a day, every day

Meals?

[sasguru]

Meals?

You say that for a joke but actually 5 small-portioned meals are better than 3 large ones.

[PEEL]

You say that for a joke but actually 5 small-portioned meals are better than 3 large ones.

I agree. And kudos to you for having the discpline to cut down on the booze, do some exercise and eat healthier. I would advise against running at your likely age though, unless you have proper running shoes that are fitted to match your running technique. Don't want to bust up the knees / ankles.

[sasguru]

I agree. And kudos to you for having the discpline to cut down on the booze, do some exercise and eat healthier. I would advise against running at your likely age though, unless you have proper running shoes that are fitted to match your running technique. Don't want to bust up the knees / ankles.

Oi less of the age stuff.
Although I agree - knees have been playing up a bit recently.
I usually play squash at the weekend too.

[d000hg]

You say that for a joke but actually 5 small-portioned meals are better than 3 large ones.

I've heard this though only with the same level of trustworthiness as other dietary fads

Breakfast
Elevenses
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Dinner

I could go for that diet