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Pianochick · 06-09-2010, 01:46 PM

So, with the introduction of a fitness requirement, time to revive this?

I've got no ambitions of making the team, but it's made me curious about what I can run. I'll be finding myself a pedometer (I think my iPod has one...) and going for a run.
I estimate that it will probably take me about 20 minutes if I alternate walking and running. I'm not very fit at the moment.

Darren.P · 06-09-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pianochick

So, with the introduction of a fitness requirement, time to revive this?
.

As the thread sugests there are more ways to get fit than just running,
But make sure you have good shoes if you are going to run, need to cushion the impact,

Pianochick · 06-09-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren.P

As the thread sugests there are more ways to get fit than just running,
But make sure you have good shoes if you are going to run, need to cushion the impact,

I aim to alternate running, cycling, and running on the elliptical. I've got cushy shoes, so all should be good.

Andy! · 06-09-2010, 02:11 PM

Just jump onto google earth and measure a 2.4k distance that you can get to and complete safely.
Pedometers are good for steps, but not distance.

I vary my stride depending on the level of output I feel capable of maintaining, so you'll find that you unconsciously vary it if you're not aware of it.

I think you're right though. It's time to revisit going for a run.

Andy! · 06-09-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren.P

But make sure you have good shoes if you are going to run, need to cushion the impact,

Believe it or not, there are indications that man has evolved to not need impact cushioning shoes and that they cause the adoption of a running style which causes injury.

So be cautious. Here are some looks at both sides of the argument.

http://www.ransacker.co.uk/running-s...-is-the-truth/

http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceno.../01/27-01.html

http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/index.html

BashedCrab · 06-09-2010, 02:19 PM

If you do get into running and have an iPhone, get the RunKeeper app.

Does the equivalent of a Garmin GPS watch, but without all the HR monitoring. When I finally started to use RunKeeper, I found all the circuits I'd measured with my cars odometer (4km - 10km) were about 10% shorter than I thought (meaning I was about 10% slower than I thought!)

Darren.P · 06-09-2010, 02:48 PM

For those wishing to run Barefoot without actually going barefoot,

Andy! · 06-09-2010, 03:22 PM

I've met some people who swear by those things. You can get them quite cheaply online if you head to my favourite dangerous shop...

06-09-2010, 01:46 PM	#141
Pianochick Taking a break Join Date: Jan 2008 • Samick Mizar riser, Universal limbs • 880 Navs Adelaide Archery Club Location: Adelaide Posts: 809 Rep Power: 9385	So, with the introduction of a fitness requirement, time to revive this? I've got no ambitions of making the team, but it's made me curious about what I can run. I'll be finding myself a pedometer (I think my iPod has one...) and going for a run. I estimate that it will probably take me about 20 minutes if I alternate walking and running. I'm not very fit at the moment. __________________ Signed - your friendly neighbourhood dictionary. Warning: Humour in above post may not make sense if you are not fluent in the English language, a lover of the English language, or a grammar nerd.

06-09-2010, 02:11 PM	#144
Andy! Disillusionist Join Date: May 2007 • Hoyt Axis with 900CX Limbs CAC Location: Canberra Posts: 7,748 Blog Entries: 8 Rep Power: 42954	Just jump onto google earth and measure a 2.4k distance that you can get to and complete safely. Pedometers are good for steps, but not distance. I vary my stride depending on the level of output I feel capable of maintaining, so you'll find that you unconsciously vary it if you're not aware of it. I think you're right though. It's time to revisit going for a run. __________________ Status is not defined by the amount of gear in your signature. Performance cannot be purchased. Please don't give statements that can't be backed up by facts. - Harrison Ooi UltraBlack Industries Chief Scientist contribute to archerywiki.com or at least just read through it and tell me of the mistakes.

06-09-2010, 03:22 PM	#148
Andy! Disillusionist Join Date: May 2007 • Hoyt Axis with 900CX Limbs CAC Location: Canberra Posts: 7,748 Blog Entries: 8 Rep Power: 42954	I've met some people who swear by those things. You can get them quite cheaply online if you head to my favourite dangerous shop... __________________ Status is not defined by the amount of gear in your signature. Performance cannot be purchased. Please don't give statements that can't be backed up by facts. - Harrison Ooi UltraBlack Industries Chief Scientist contribute to archerywiki.com or at least just read through it and tell me of the mistakes.

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06-09-2010, 02:19 PM	#146
BashedCrab Beginner Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	If you do get into running and have an iPhone, get the RunKeeper app. Does the equivalent of a Garmin GPS watch, but without all the HR monitoring. When I finally started to use RunKeeper, I found all the circuits I'd measured with my cars odometer (4km - 10km) were about 10% shorter than I thought (meaning I was about 10% slower than I thought!)

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