Jogging in Canada
Apr 30th 2007 | 3:13 am
#16
Joined: Feb 2007
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Re: Jogging in Canada
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 £1 - £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.
Ps: Make sure you have a proper pair of running trainers otherwise you'll knacker your ankles.
Karen
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 £1 - £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.
Ps: Make sure you have a proper pair of running trainers otherwise you'll knacker your ankles.
Karen
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.
Apr 30th 2007 | 3:25 am
#17
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From: Cochrane, Alberta
Re: Jogging in Canada
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Apr 30th 2007 | 7:05 am
#18
Been there, done that
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 448
From: Calgary
Re: Jogging in Canada
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Seems a bit masochistic to me
Apr 30th 2007 | 5:24 pm
#19
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From: Stony Plain, Alberta
Re: Jogging in Canada
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
Brian
Brian
May 1st 2007 | 6:22 am
#20
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 138
From: Nottinghamshire, UK
Re: Jogging in Canada
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
...although you never know, some men I've seen jogging definitely need some support.
Kabel
Apologies if you are a guy
...although you never know, some men I've seen jogging definitely need some support.
Kabel
May 1st 2007 | 8:46 am
#21
Calgary Police
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Calgary
Re: Jogging in Canada
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:
: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:
May 1st 2007 | 11:27 am
#22
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From: Calgary
Re: Jogging in Canada
, just imagine what that is doing to your lungs 
. Cant be good I say. 
May 1st 2007 | 8:53 pm
#23
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Re: Jogging in Canada
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.
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.
Last edited by cneldred; May 1st 2007 at 9:19 pm.
