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Blog Thread III : Look Who's Blogging Now
glyphic:
I am so doing that. Just printed off the page. I'll start Monday. I have just been going to the gym and doing the treadmill and stationary bike until I can't anymore. It makes me feel like balls afterward. Need structure!
pilsner:
Just keep in mind that new runners often encounter knee, ankle and joint problems so stretching effectively is vital, as is building up slowly. Some fun facts about stretching:
-- A number of recent studies have shown that stretching cold, that is to say prior to any exercise is useless. Warm up with at least 5 minutes of light cardio, stretch, do your work out, then stretch again after your work out is done.
-- When stretching avoid jerky or "ballistic" movements. A lot of the stretches you may have done in high school gym class may have been ineffective or even dangerous. The coolrunnings stretches (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml) are OK but absurdly overambitious, if you did 12 stretches for 30 seconds 3 times each, you'd spend 30 minutes of your workout stretching which is about 3 times more than anyone I know, including marathon runners. I recommend finding a calf, hams, quad, and lower back stretch that you like and doing each at least twice cumulatively for 30 seconds.
-- There's a bit of debate on how long to hold stretches for, but most of the physiotherapists and trainers I've read who know their stuff say the ideal time is 30 seconds. Above 30 seconds and muscle fatigue sets in, and you stop benefiting from the stretch. Below 30 seconds can work, but you'll just end up doing the same stretch more times.
Scandanavian War Machine:
Also, drink chocolate milk after working out to increase muscle repair and reduce soarness.
bunch of scientists said it would work and they seemed pretty on the ball so I believed them.
Barmymoo:
I really, really hate running. The only thing that keeps me going twice a week is the fact that I run with people I love, who I want to impress and who I don't want to let down. Some people don't like running with other people but they tend to be serious runners who are really fit and like to keep their own pace. If at all possible, run with someone else. Join a running club, find a friend who wants to get fit, buy a dog who likes long walks if you really have to.
Avatar was great! It was a bit hackneyed in places and I kept laughing at really inappropriate moments, but the visuals are so amazing in 3D and I didn't find the plot detail too predictable. The problem is now that I have two essays to write by tomorrow. I've made a huge plate of toast and laid in a lot of water to make tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice, and I'm looking at an all-nighter.
ETA: Chocolate milk is the best thing ever.
Lunchbox:
I am purchasing a table for the house because our old one got taken!
After this we need chairs. Hmm.
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