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Re: Jogging in Canada

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Originally Posted by kazbob (Post 4713882)

Hi there, I run 3 or 4 times a week during my lunch break from work. I run mostly on the treadmill. Treadmill running, I find, is harder than running outside as it's hotter and boring, I plug myself into my ipod, I prefer it though because if I'm having a bad run at least I can get off and do something else, obviously outside you have to get home no matter what. What you are doing is correct, to start off with a run, then walk for a bit then run again. Slowly extend your running times and shorten your walk times and try to regulate your breathing, if you breath quickly and gasp then you are not taking the oxygen into your muscles, that's when cramp sets in.

Sorry if I'm burbling here, but stretch out before a run and always, always warm down, try to take a small bottle of water with you, you can buy small sports bottles for about Â£1 - Â£1.50.

When we move over the pond I am planning on buying a treadmill so that I can carry on with the running.

Good luck, keep at it, it does get easier. :thumbsup:

Ps: Make sure you have a proper pair of running trainers otherwise you'll knacker your ankles.

Karen

I wouldn't advise treadmill running as it's so boring that it'll quickly demotivate you. Proper running shoes are important though - try and find a specialist running shop to advise you rather than a generic sports shop staffed by spotty teenagers. If you're a lady you'll definitely want to get a decent sports bra. You don't need any other gear, so don't be tempted to waste your money on fancy "technical" clothing, etc.

Don't worry about taking water with you unless you're running for more than an hour or it's very hot outside - it's just an annoyance otherwise. If you can find someone else to run with you, then that can be a great help in staving off the boredom.

As for what Canada's like it depends where you're going. Vancouver's an absolute paradise for runners - plenty of interesting scenery, a good variety of gradients, well marked trails, a mild climate and a vibrant helpful running community - and that's without even leaving Stanley Park.

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Where are you going ?

I saw loads of those mad running-type people last week, all over Calgary and surrounding areas - and also saw loads of people out cycling (proper 'road' bike cycling) which will cheer up hubby. Need strong legs and an oxygen tent when you get to the top of some of those hills though :p

A friend belongs to something called The Running Room, or running club which apparently takes runners and novices - I was momentarily tempted, till I wised up and remembered that I was built for comfort and not speed ...

Re: Jogging in Canada

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Originally Posted by ann m (Post 4718556)

Not running is why you have cars......:o Seems a bit masochistic to me:eek: :D

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We live about 10 mins from a small town. If we see pedestrians or joggers, we slow down to make sure that they are alright and ask them where there vehicle is :eek:

Brian

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I don't know if you're male or female, but if you are female don't forget that sports bra :lol

Apologies if you are a guy :o
...although you never know, some men I've seen jogging definitely need some support. :rofl:

Kabel

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There are the mentally unstable types who run all year round in Calgary, including during blizzard season. Calgary has an excellent outdoor pathway system - called the "bike paths" but there are more runners than bikers it seems like.

:curse: :curse: :curse: :curse: And what about those who ride their bicycles from the suburbs to downtown everyday - it's cheaper and you get good cardio work but you also have to fight for road space with a billion automobiles with drivers who'd rather ride over you than share any of their road with you. :curse: :eek:

Re: Jogging in Canada

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Originally Posted by Tickets (Post 4725011)

There are the mentally unstable types who run all year round in Calgary, including during blizzard season. Calgary has an excellent outdoor pathway system - called the "bike paths" but there are more runners than bikers it seems like.

Yep I saw one chap running when we had the cold snap back in October and it was -39 (with windchill). Now I enjoy a bit of jogging, but when you step outside the front door and your snot freezes :eek:, just imagine what that is doing to your lungs :blink: . Cant be good I say. :huh:

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I run alot. I stopped for a year or so but started up again last summer, to ease myself in i ran for 30 mins 3 times a week on a treadmill. I stepped it up speed wise over the course of a month, but not the length of time. It is much easy to start off on a treadmill as you can pace yourself much better, and running on a treadmill is fair easier than road running, the impact on the knees not as bad, also gradient is kinder.

I trained for 8 months on a treadmill, in the end i was running 10 miles in about 1hr 25 mins, twice a week and another shorter run at a tougher incline. Then i ran my first half marathon, it killed me. I was so used to the cushioned impact of the treadmill that running on the road destroyed me. I was hoping for a time around 1hr 45mins, but finished in 2hr 3mins. So now i do a long 10-12 mile on a treadmill at the weekend and run 6-8 miles on the roads twice a week. I have another half marathon next month and hope this preparation will reduce that time dramatically.

Hope some of this helps with any training.