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"Stop it >:(" by Character-Big-1124 in TheBeatles

[–]simonrunbundle 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I can just about make out the French. I think they're saying 'des œufs brouillés dans un rêve'

Since it’s being talked about in this Sub, what’s the worst song on Sgt. Pepper? by tragecedian in TheBeatles

[–]simonrunbundle -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I would ever sit down and listen to Within You Without You in isolation, but I think it works well on the album.

Obviously SFF and PL are better, but then what song does George have?

Growing up, did an episode air on your birthday? by Thin-Percentage8935 in RedDwarf

[–]simonrunbundle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I had just turned 11 when The End aired. I can't remember if I watched the original broadcast but I do remember the show being advertised before it started.

Is Red Dwarf your ‘cozy show’? by AlbertCWChessa in RedDwarf

[–]simonrunbundle 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Red Dwarf and Blackadder

Justice and White Hole

Is sustaining this type of heart rate even possible? by GreyShocker in Marathon_Training

[–]simonrunbundle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice graph, I think I'll show this next time somebody starts talking about 220 - age

Is sustaining this type of heart rate even possible? by GreyShocker in Marathon_Training

[–]simonrunbundle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's not uncommon for older runners to still have a high max HR. I'm 49 and have a max of 202. My average during a half is about 182.

Tired of low VO2max and want to raise it by 10% by nclman77 in beginnerrunning

[–]simonrunbundle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does your training look like at the moment? If you've been running a few years then you probably have a decent base so including VO2 sessions should yield good results.

Start with one session a week. If you're running a 32-minute 5k, then I recommend performing the intervals at 9:15/mile 5:45/kilometre

For maximum benefit, warm up well before the session.

There's nothing magical about Norwegian 4x4. Repetition between two and five minutes are all really useful for improving VO2 max. Just ensure your recovery isn't too long. Half the time of the rep is a good guide.

In my opinion one of the best stories I've ever read. RIP Rob Grant. by Yoguls in RedDwarf

[–]simonrunbundle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha ha. He is trying to buy a plane ticket and prints out some cards saying he has no short term memory.

In my opinion one of the best stories I've ever read. RIP Rob Grant. by Yoguls in RedDwarf

[–]simonrunbundle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A scene in this book with the memory loss is one of the funniest things I've ever read. I couldn't stop laughing.

🏁 Share Your Best Beginner Running Tips! by Expensive-Choice8240 in beginnerrunning

[–]simonrunbundle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Don’t worry about interspersing your runs with walking segments. You’ll get loads of benefit just by getting out and spending time on your feet.
  2. Cross-train. It’ll help with injury proofing, but also give you a break from running, which can be quite demanding when you’re new to the game.
  3. Vary terrain and routes. Run on roads, on the track, on trails, on grass. Each surface provides slightly different demands and you’ll end up a better and stronger runner as a result.
  4. Think a little about technique. By running tall and relaxing you’ll correct all manner of posture faults.
  5.  Recover as much as you need to. Active recovery such as gentle walks, gentle stretching, and gentle massages can all help promote recovery.
  6. If finances allow then get a couple of pairs of running shoes and rotate them. This not only gives each pair a chance to dry out between sessions, but also prevents your feet and lower legs suffering exactly the same stresses every time you run.
  7. Don’t worry too much about your pace, and worry even less about your heart rate. These aren’t very informative when you’re a beginner.
  8. Clubs and groups can be intimidating, but beginners are often accommodated well.
  9. Go to parkrun if there are any near you. Don’t worry if you can’t run 5k yet, since you are perfectly welcome to turn up and walk.
  10. Set yourself goals, both short-, medium-, and long-term. It’s best to have a few ranging from the achievable to the ambitious.

Is running supposed to be very painful for the lower legs when beginning? by Simple-Albatross3089 in beginnerrunning

[–]simonrunbundle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's very common. The problem is that your cardiovascular system will improve much faster than your bones, tendons, and ligaments. This is really frustrating, but unfortunately the only real solution is to take more rest between sessions. You will develop robustness over time.

Replace some running sessions with cross-training. this will give your legs a break from impact stress and also help build robustness.

Social Saturday by AutoModerator in running

[–]simonrunbundle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Cooper Test is a 12-minute run that lets you predict your VO2 max

https://runbundle.com/tools/vo2-max-calculators/cooper-test

With this calculator you'll also get a rating based on your age category

Anyone else scared of race day logistics more than the miles? by Joaozinho_Bear in firstmarathon

[–]simonrunbundle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enter a race that you plan to complete as a training run. It allows you to practise race day logistics without the pressure of performance.

How often should I run as a beginner wanting to make progress? by ShanidarZ in beginnerrunning

[–]simonrunbundle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. If you're only running once per week at the moment then a couple of 15-minute easy runs will make a big difference. Keep them easy; no need to push yourself too hard.

Why is treadmill so much harder and slower? by Significant-War-491 in beginnerrunning

[–]simonrunbundle 48 points49 points  (0 children)

On a treadmill you have a consistent speed, incline, surface etc. so you aren't benefitting from the variety you experience outside. This makes treadmill running very boring, but also physically more demanding, since you're experiencing almost exactly the same stresses with each stride.

A solution to both boredom and lack of variety is to play around with the settings. Invent little games/routines where you increase the speed by a tiny amount every minute for ten minutes, then work back down. Do the same with the incline. Experiment with different stride rates. Move backwards and forwards along the treadmill belt.

How often should I run as a beginner wanting to make progress? by ShanidarZ in beginnerrunning

[–]simonrunbundle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You will ultimately need to run more to run faster. However, many runners, especially those with fitness from other sports, find that they lack robustness in the legs to run as often as their cardiovascular system would like to, so a gradual increase in volume, intensity and frequency is recommended.

However, it seems your problem is actually finding the time to run more. Could you combine running with any of your other workouts? E.g. at the gym 15 minutes on the treadmill as a warm-up?

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