FabSwingers.com forum: Tips on getting fit

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have been talked into do a 10k charity run, this time next year.

Whilst I am not unfit, I am nowhere near fit enough to run a 10k.

So I am putting it out to fabland, what is the best training program that is going to be low impact and does not involve going to a gym

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Run till you have had enough. Walk home.

Repeat, increasing the run little by little. Itll hurt a bit, but working up to 10km in a year is very doable. You coukd do it in less than 6months

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

http://www.myrunningtips.com/couch-to-10k.html if the url gets blocked just search couch to 10k.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Run for 5 mins. Turn around and come back. Do time not distance. Do that for a few days. You may now be going much farther out on the outward run than you were... Now do a few days at six mins, then seven the ten. You get the drift. By now you can run for 20 mins, 10 out, ten (bit longer maybe) back. Now check your route distance with the car speedo.. You'll be surprised how far you have progressed in about 2 weeks. Even if you can only get up to 1 mile in 20 mins, you've now cracked one sixth of the 10k run.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Join our Fab Crap Running Club!!!

Everyone from complete beginners to 'experts' are on this thread

Mrs x

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By *ayMyName123Man
over a year ago

Barnsley

"I have been talked into do a 10k charity run, this time next year.

Whilst I am not unfit, I am nowhere near fit enough to run a 10k.

So I am putting it out to fabland, what is the best training program that is going to be low impact and does not involve going to a gym"

Build yourself up make a promise to yourself you’ll run twice a week for 20 mins then week after 3 times then gradually increase the time or throw in another day so it until it becomes easy , research fartlek training then incorporate this to your 20 min sessions

Best of luck to you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have been talked into do a 10k charity run, this time next year.

Whilst I am not unfit, I am nowhere near fit enough to run a 10k.

So I am putting it out to fabland, what is the best training program that is going to be low impact and does not involve going to a gym"

The gym really isn’t necessary, get a couch to 5k app for your phone and get started. Follow the programme. You’ll soon find out what level you’re at.

I started with the C25K last year and I’m training for my first marathon now, good luck and enjoy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Run till you have had enough. Walk home.

Repeat, increasing the run little by little. Itll hurt a bit, but working up to 10km in a year is very doable. You coukd do it in less than 6months "

Similar thinking to me, but I was too slow.

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By *good-being-badMan
over a year ago

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"I have been talked into do a 10k charity run, this time next year.

Whilst I am not unfit, I am nowhere near fit enough to run a 10k.

So I am putting it out to fabland, what is the best training program that is going to be low impact and does not involve going to a gym"

When you say low impact what do you mean ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP, never increase your distance by more than 10% in a week!

Some of the advice on here is a bit more advanced, if you try too much too soon you risk injuries and issues. The most important thing is to listen to your body, don’t push yourself too hard too soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From what I understand, any amount of exercise is trumped by a bad diet.

To the more knowledgeable, don't marathon runners often eat lots of carbs before a run?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Couch210k app

Also do a 5k one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get yourself a skipping rope, low impact and can be done from home.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Running is not low impact though!

Maybe swimming and or cycling.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I’ve gone from zero fitness to being able to almost hold my own in a fitness class.

Whatever activities you choose to get fit my advice is just get up and do it. Thinking about it doesn’t work. Good luck in the 10K. I am a looooong way away from that but one day!!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Get a dog . 3 half hour brisk walks a day. And bike to work if you can . That's what I do . No need for this gym malarky!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pace yourself also. Dont sprint. Jog

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pretty much what everyone is saying. Eat clean, build up slowly.

Once you’ve got 5km sorted, do intervals to build to the next level. Walk, jog, sprint.

Diet makes a massive difference though, a bad weekend food & drink will ruin a good weeks eating

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By *ifty grades of shadyCouple
over a year ago

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

"Run for 5 mins. Turn around and come back. Do time not distance. Do that for a few days. You may now be going much farther out on the outward run than you were... Now do a few days at six mins, then seven the ten. You get the drift. By now you can run for 20 mins, 10 out, ten (bit longer maybe) back. Now check your route distance with the car speedo.. You'll be surprised how far you have progressed in about 2 weeks. Even if you can only get up to 1 mile in 20 mins, you've now cracked one sixth of the 10k run."

Like that one, it looks to have achievable goals, that would work for lots of people. Could even start that as a walk for the chronically unfit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Education education education OP. I recommend you join a gym and get a trainer, work with them to achieve your goals. You will learn what works for you and eventually you will train yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i'd say start by walking fast ,

15 minutes out 15 minutes back

increase the time / distance when you feel its right

no needfor anything strenuous or gyms ,just fast walking .

breathings important to , get the lungs excercised.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have been talked into do a 10k charity run, this time next year.

Whilst I am not unfit, I am nowhere near fit enough to run a 10k.

So I am putting it out to fabland, what is the best training program that is going to be low impact and does not involve going to a gym"

I started the gym this year and at first 1k had me blowing out my butt, set small goals like 2k then if you haven’t got it under 10 mins aim for that, as you go your conditioning will improve. I jumped from 2k to 5k and surprised myself. Now I’m going for 10k and next year a half marathon is the dream.

Speed is upto you but I like to push each time even if it’s a second or two

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Eat lots of cakes and chocolate.... Oh sorry you said be FIT. Too much wanky wanky on my part

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From what I understand, any amount of exercise is trumped by a bad diet.

To the more knowledgeable, don't marathon runners often eat lots of carbs before a run?"

The day before yes...

the simple fact is that your body cannot carry enough sustenance for the full marathon distance, runners have to carb load the day before and take on nutrition during the race to offset ‘the wall’ (basically where your body begins to shut down)

Good nutrition and fluid intake is necessary on long runs

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

Why hasn't anyone suggested sex for the stamina side

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From what I understand, any amount of exercise is trumped by a bad diet.

To the more knowledgeable, don't marathon runners often eat lots of carbs before a run?

The day before yes...

Good nutrition and fluid intake is necessary on long runs "

Some advocate going keto for marathons since you burn all your glucogen by mile 13 ish and hit 'the wall'. For a 10k it's not necessary

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I’d like a jogging/gym buddy. The last time I did some running was I parked th car and jogged to Waitrose and bought a pasty then walked back to the car eating it

Yes it’s a

but at the time it was a

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By *lackbird1000Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"From what I understand, any amount of exercise is trumped by a bad diet.

To the more knowledgeable, don't marathon runners often eat lots of carbs before a run?

The day before yes...

Good nutrition and fluid intake is necessary on long runs

Some advocate going keto for marathons since you burn all your glucogen by mile 13 ish and hit 'the wall'. For a 10k it's not necessary

Totally right I done birmingham half marathon last year . On a keto diet high fat and low carb under 3hours , was my first ! I done it ! Joined a running club from 0 miles !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We always tip the landlord even if he is fit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Join our Fab Crap Running Club!!!

Everyone from complete beginners to 'experts' are on this thread

Mrs x"

And ignore many if the suggestions on this thread and follow couch to 5km

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to the gym

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking is underrated as an exercise. Low impact, saves you petrol,take a dog its more fun.

Proper walking though not supermarket dawdling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swimming swimming swimming every time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's getting through the first month to set a routine. Anything is better than nothing but try and get advice (online is easiest) to tailor what you need to download against what you want to achieve. Ignore the detractors and just go for it.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Cheat

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Walking is underrated as an exercise. Low impact, saves you petrol,take a dog its more fun.

Proper walking though not supermarket dawdling. "

I've signed up for a 5k run. Both my dogs now hate me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Walking is underrated as an exercise. Low impact, saves you petrol,take a dog its more fun.

Proper walking though not supermarket dawdling.

I've signed up for a 5k run. Both my dogs now hate me

Do they run away when you jangle the lead at them now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pay someone else to do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want to do a 10k in September. I've found a route which is 3 miles. I'm doing the same route every time. Slowly taking a minute off each day I run. I can't run to save my life but I'm doing it and I'm getting there. I'm a million miles from where I want to be but I'm still really chuffed how far I've come from where I started. Just find a reasonably flat route and just try different types of running.....a short walk then slow jog...then the next day run a bit faster with longer breaks for example and get a rhythm that suits you. Everyone is different so just see what suits yourself. Just go out and try cos I'm telling you you'll feel fuckin magic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running is not good for your legs people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Eat less food

Do more exercise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running is high impact! Good luck with that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just on the get fit trail. Follow a healthy eating plan that fits around your lifestyle and your family, and any aerobic exercise will make you fitter, dancing, walking, running, cycling, and any of them can be low to high impact depending on how you do it. Build up slowly, but do a warm up first , and do a cool down, and very importantly , don't forget to stretch after woods. And carrying light weights will help too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is high impact! Good luck with that

High impact on what?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i'd say start by walking fast ,

15 minutes out 15 minutes back

increase the time / distance when you feel its right

no needfor anything strenuous or gyms ,just fast walking .

breathings important to , get the lungs excercised."

This sounds like a good plan. Get further each day.

Good luck OP!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is high impact! Good luck with that

High impact on what? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Simple it's called a gym ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is high impact! Good luck with that

High impact on what? "

Knees and ankles.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have been talked into do a 10k charity run, this time next year.

Whilst I am not unfit, I am nowhere near fit enough to run a 10k.

So I am putting it out to fabland, what is the best training program that is going to be low impact and does not involve going to a gym"

Eat sensibly, swim and walk little and often ...

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Combine a little running with fast walking. Even if you just run 10 steps its a help. Once you feel comfortable doing this increase your running steps to 20. Your strength and stanima will increase and you will feel great.

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By *arkRichMan
over a year ago

Manchester City Centre

I always go and have a look at a good YouTube channel...

I’ve learned loads from YouTube about training...

Also learned how to play the guitar and sing too...

YouTube is definitely your best resource for this type of thing...

I used to run and compete around the North West when I was a teenager...

So... my top tips are:

1. If you can... Get 3 good (identical) pairs of running shoes and rotate them... They don’t have to be expensive... but they must be shoes that are built specifically for running...

It takes a few days for the foam in running shoes to recover after training... and you don’t want to hurt yourself... especially if you are starting your training with extra body weight...

2. If you’re running long distances in tight t-shirts or vests... (especially football tops or athletics vests) tape up your nipples with plasters... it sounds stupid, but most runners I’ve trained with do it... and those that didn’t would occasionally find out why...

3. Learn how to effectively hydrate yourself... hydration and electrolytes are the key to surviving your training and the big race... hydration starts a few days before the race... ensure you get a good sports drink, preferably sugar free, to replenish your body salts and carbohydrates...

I use VITARGO by Trec Nutrition for weight training... and it’s amazing, before, during & after... it will also be perfect for what you are doing (google it)

4. Never buy new running shoes just for the race... you’ll regret it... always wear a pair you have worn in, but have also had a few days to recover before the race

Hope this helps

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Running is high impact! Good luck with that

High impact on what? "

About 4x your body weight goes through your knees when you run .... id say that’s relatively high impact ?

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By *uncouple_12Couple
over a year ago

bristol

Try insanity by Shaun t and jogging

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