StuInTokyo
Maximum Pace
- Dec 3, 2010
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I'll make this cycling related by saying that I'm finding my running is making me stronger on the bike
I've been doing this program called "Couch to 5K" (C25K) that is designed to get a couch potato from the couch to run 5 kilometers in 10 weeks. I'm redoing week six right now, as I want to up my pace before I move on to the longer runs. I'm doing this all on a good quality treadmill I bought a while back from a guy that was stuck with it hours before he was to leave the country, I did not really want it, but the price was too good to say no to, and the guy was in a real bind. I've never been a runner, but I'm finding I'm really enjoying this. I like running on the treadmill, as I can set my pace and stick to it, and the treadmill has a bit of give, which is important as I'm still rather large (down to 113Kg today from a high of 136Kg, goal below 90Kg) and I don't scare the locals by staying inside. Remember they do still hunt whales here but I am wanting to move my running outside, honestly the treadmill is BORING I do fear for my knees and ankles, so I think it is worth the money to go to a good running shop and get properly fitted with shoes that are good for me. Of course one that has some staff that speaks English would be great, but not really that important, so if you know of a good shop, I'd sure be happy to hear about it.
Thanks!
I've been doing this program called "Couch to 5K" (C25K) that is designed to get a couch potato from the couch to run 5 kilometers in 10 weeks. I'm redoing week six right now, as I want to up my pace before I move on to the longer runs. I'm doing this all on a good quality treadmill I bought a while back from a guy that was stuck with it hours before he was to leave the country, I did not really want it, but the price was too good to say no to, and the guy was in a real bind. I've never been a runner, but I'm finding I'm really enjoying this. I like running on the treadmill, as I can set my pace and stick to it, and the treadmill has a bit of give, which is important as I'm still rather large (down to 113Kg today from a high of 136Kg, goal below 90Kg) and I don't scare the locals by staying inside. Remember they do still hunt whales here but I am wanting to move my running outside, honestly the treadmill is BORING I do fear for my knees and ankles, so I think it is worth the money to go to a good running shop and get properly fitted with shoes that are good for me. Of course one that has some staff that speaks English would be great, but not really that important, so if you know of a good shop, I'd sure be happy to hear about it.
Thanks!