New Start To Training

I decided that l could now start running as my ankle is lots better and physio has cleared me for light exercise so long as ankle isnt hurting.
Hub is following the Inov8 transition formula for his talons (they are minimalist shoes a 6mm sole) so first 5min run today. (2x 5min a week for 4 weeks) he loved the shoes and can not wait for the road ones so he can dump his stinky nikes

I loved the fact A) l didn't bend over gasping for air in the first minute and then fast give up and walk B) my ankle isn't sore l have been really worried about that C) l loved the run through the woods.

A small but important psychological start for me and by the time l get to when ever my next race is (overseas holiday soon which messes planning) l know l can run it as opposed to walk it

Also l got some compression tights they are great my knees already feel better l am wearing them almost full time, they were not cheap but worth every penny.

For once l am feeling positive over running and for me that is a huge shock

Running is a great exercise, it's free and hugely beneficial. Great surroundings, such as woods or fields make it even more enjoyable. I'm certainly no physio and I'm sure you know what you're doing but just listen to your body. Build the distances up slowly and if you get any niggles, stop. Good to read you're back to regular exercise again though. Take care, Mo

I know so many people do enjoy running and find it an excellent way to keep fit. It's not an exercise 'regime' I've ever followed. Although through my years I have enjoyed netball, hockey, tennis, swimming, dance ......and now walking. There is something good about being outdoors.

Whatever your fitness levels it's good to do your best to keep as fit and healthy as possible.

The 'Spartan or Warrior' Races or whatever they are called I will leave to others who I know enjoy them.

By the way MID ....in the end did your order arrive safe and sound and properly sorted ?

Cheers and

All the best Jan

Yup thanks Jan order got here last week opened friday night hub loves his new race shoes and l am getting him a road pair as well, compression tights are brill have in 2 days made a difference to my knees so continue to wear them around in general.

Mud Island Dweller wrote:Yup thanks Jan order got here last week opened friday night hub loves his new race shoes and l am getting him a road pair as well, compression tights are brill have in 2 days made a difference to my knees so continue to wear them around in general.

MID ......That's good to hear. Keep taking care of your knee.

All the best Jan

Booked another run... midnight on the 20th June is the solstice run... A week before Andy is meeting us at Leeds (l hope) for the TW run. I haven't worked out recovery yet between races.

i hope so too.... but at the moment i can hardly dress myself im doing physio now though so hopefully...

Mud Island Dweller wrote:Booked another run... midnight on the 20th June is the solstice run... A week before Andy is meeting us at Leeds (l hope) for the TW run. I haven't worked out recovery yet between races.

Wouldn't it be great if when you met up with Andy, a car door opened and a funny dog ran up to you with wonky paws lol !

lmao!!

the last time i met with forum folks "Bebo and team BG and Borofergie" i suggested race to the finish line cos me and Bebo was running chatting (she was chatting i was puffing and panting) so we sprinted to the finish only to be told we had another lap lol looked like nutters for sure, so the last lap was at best a struggle lol it was very funny

Bebo and team BG and Borofergie are really terrific people btw

Yeah I fancy teaming up with Bebo for a bike ride. I just signed up for that 100mile one next year but only ballot so fingers crossed they say no lol !

lol, they are truely lovely lovely folks

Andy12345 wrote:

Bebo and team BG and Borofergie are really terrific people btw

+1000 Great folks and I wish Borofergie was here on this forum too...A very knowledgeable diabetic with a great sense of humour who taught many folks including myself a LOT about low carbing and the ketogenic diet and his comic timing in threads was excellent!

it waas during that run i realised how lucky i am to be type 2, one of the guys whos name im ashamed to say i cant remember, who was on a pump, extremely fit young fella, had 17 mmol at the finish....with me happily in the 4s, ever since ive considered myself lucky

yes indeed he a very very funny gezza, made us all very welcome id love to know how hes doing, he was training for a ketogenic marathon last i saw him and id love to know how he got on

itll be great meeting MID, i need some serious healing though, so i can get back to training

Andy12345 wrote:it waas during that run i realised how lucky i am to be type 2, one of the guys whos name im ashamed to say i cant remember, who was on a pump, extremely fit young fella, had 17 mmol at the finish....with me happily in the 4s, ever since ive considered myself lucky

Wow ! What was he pumping ? Gatorade lol !! Seriously though, I'd have thought the problem would be going too low unless he overcompensated ?

i didnt know pumps could over compensate? no he wasnt eatin or pumpin gatorade hehe, hes an athlete pretty much, very fast time, i think it was the excertion that did hes bg, he seemed cool about it and said itll go down soon, id have been having kittens, but they know everything there is to know about type one and exercise, they are doctors etc, amazing dudes, so it wasnt a mistake, it was something to do with the exercise

i dont mean the gp leaflet types lol they are all knowing, seriously, if you meet them you will learn loads

Oh right, I guess he knew what he was doing. Going back to pumps though, they're still manual and will deliver as much, or as little insulin as you tell it. Maybe the adrenaline and the occasion pushed levels up temporarily.

Perhaps we'll stick to a fishing trip lol !

thats the spirit! lol i hope you get in the ballot

Andy12345 wrote:thats the spirit! lol i hope you get in the ballot

Please avoid these positive vibes ! It may happen and then I would spend from now till August panicking lol !

vibesssss vibessss