HaroldBishop
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I'm talking more about long distance Bundy as that's all I've ever really done, it could well be different for the distances your kids are doing.
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I'm talking more about long distance Bundy as that's all I've ever really done, it could well be different for the distances your kids are doing.
deano the p
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Still can't get to it, I'm normally around 160-170, but it has improved my stepping.
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I was just thinking about that the others night as I was doing some intervals... I've really tried to emphasise running on my toes, I used to run flat footed in the beggining....
So point of contact should be directly under my body? I noticed how smooth it felt, although it will take some time to get used to...
I'm used to every step landing in front of my body as I stride out....
So point of contact should be directly under my body? I noticed how smooth it felt, although it will take some time to get used to...
I'm used to every step landing in front of my body as I stride out....
HaroldBishop
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Yeah the problem with that is it acts as a braking influence on the body, you obviously don't want that.
As for having a forefoot strike, mid-foot or heel, it's all nonsense to a degree. Something like 75% of elite marathoners around the world have a heel strike but their foot is hitting the ground underneath their hips. It's also only a very light heel strike before the rest of the foot hits the ground.
I see people running around the city at lunch purposely trying to forefoot strike and it looks silly, almost like their prancing around like a horse.
I'm generally a mid foot striker (flat) until I get tired and sloppy, at that point my heel hits first. As I said, as long as your fit is striking the ground underneath your hips you're fine. By all means push back off with your toes though, particularly your big toe.
Sir Chadley
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Dropped another 2 kilos this week so far. Now down to 113.6, only 3.6 kg to goal.
Getting to the point now where I can actually run half of my 6km walk at night so something in the body is getting better.
Getting to the point now where I can actually run half of my 6km walk at night so something in the body is getting better.
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deano the p
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Did my first full 5km run for the year yesterday second run back from injury the leg held up alright but it took me quite a while 31min 15sec.
HaroldBishop
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Well done, Deano.
I did a 100km race in Canberra on Saturday. Was talking to Cap leading into it about the weather, he said it was going to be hot, he was right. Brutal.
I did a 100km race in Canberra on Saturday. Was talking to Cap leading into it about the weather, he said it was going to be hot, he was right. Brutal.
deano the p
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Yeah **** that it was even hot down here so would've been terrible in Canberra.
I regretted my decision yesterday I was running to basketball training which is 8km from my place. Ran the first 5km then just did 1 minute on 1 minute off the rest of the way. Sadly basketball training ended up going for three hours, nearly killed me at 30-35 degrees.
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On a side note you did 100km in one day, I've committed to 100km in a month for a local charity and I'm worried I've taken on too much with my training commitments.
Mr Wright
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How long did that take you?
snowman
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9-10 hours im guessing
HaroldBishop
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Nah I'm not that quick Snow, not on trail anyway where you're generally going up and down mountains. Took me 14:49, last year i did it 3 hours faster. I could possibly do 10 hours on a road 100km race but have only ever done them on trail.
Bundy Shark
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I don't know whether to firstly congratulate you or tell you that your a crazy p#*#k
Sir Chadley
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Got to the 110kg goal today. Have now lost 26.3kg since November last year. Feels great!
Bundy Shark
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Friggin hell, great work mate, that's a lot of weight, you'd be able to swim in those old clothes, they'd be dropping off you, you are Sharks Forever biggest loser!!!!
Haha, just joking with you.
Haha, just joking with you.
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Good stuff mate. I'm punching through the barriers too down just under 15kg now hoping for another 10. Should continue coming off quickly now too as I have training or a game on every day (bar friday) of the week as of this week between soccer, afl & basketball. Just got to try and work out what days to fit in running and strength training.
Shark Magnet
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Great stuff mate!!!!!