And try aqua jogging,I had no idea if I could get very far and gas out
Started out strong but last half mile was grueling . My legs just felt dead
Only did 2 miles at maybe 9 to 9 1/2 pace but I did Finish in my slow way
I plan to jog every 2 weeks
I don't run at all.
I ran three miles yesterday. Why did I run three miles yesterday? Because the weather was awful so I couldn't run five outside.
I've been gradually getting back into running, tennis and strength-training. I look and feel a lot better and it's nice to have the additional capacity whether it's cardiovascular, strength or endurance. It all starts with the first step and the gains can come fairly quickly - they're small but noticeable.
Years ago I took up jogging and I was able to jog at steady 10 minute mile pace. 3 miles distance. Did it every day for months.
Heart Rate was comfortable at the end of the jog (able to hold conversation). HR about 130 bpm at the end of jog...It did take me a couple months to work up to a comfortable HR. In the beginning the HR was 160+ bpm and very uncomfortable.
Many years later I want to come back to jogging. But now diagnosed with moderate knee osteoarthritis. Got the okay from Ortho. "There is nothing seriously wrong with X-rays. You might be able to run a marathon. Just listen to your body."... The other issue is that cardiovascular fitness declines with age.
Now I find that when I get on the treadmill at even 15 minute mile pace. my HR is at 160+ after about a 3/4 mile. If I try 10 minute mile pace, I can not even make it 1/4 mile. Asked my Cardiologist/Primary Care Doctor why cardiovascular fitness was so poor. Long story short, after echo and treadmill stress test, he said there is nothing seriously wrong with my heart. It is an aging/fitness issue. Gave me the okay to jog. No restriction on exercise.
My short term goal is to jog 1 mile at 10 minute pace... One issue is how much, if any, do stiff knees affect the heart rate? In other words, can osteo-arthritic knees cause the heart rate to spike even at slow 15 minute mile pace?
I'm recovering from cancer and was in pretty bad shape after the second course of chemo. My fitness center manager told me that I, if anyone, had an excuse not to go back to training. But training is part of who I am.
Last August, I had a fast heartrate - 220 BPM, and I couldn't get it down. I tried sitting, drinking water and then going to see the fitness center manager. She couldn't get a pulse or blood pressure reading. So she called EMTs and they took me to the hospital. I would have died without treatment. They were able to get my heartrate back to normal but gave me a heart medication. I spoke to a cardiologist and we determined that it was due to dehydration. I can't tell when I'm thirsty - side-effect of the cancer treatment. So I checked my heartrate manually ten times a day and got annoyed and bought a watch with a heartrate monitor. When I run on the treadmill, I have my phone on the display and it shows me my heartrate so I can modify training effort with the heartrate and so I can stay out of trouble.
I can set alarms on the watch as well. The watch software gives me a lot of data on training including heartrate graphs, speed, elevation, temperature and pace.
On knee issues: get good shoes, track the miles on them and change them every 300-400 miles. I recommend core workouts to decrease the stress on the knees. As always, the lighter you are, the less pounding your knees take.
One issue is how much, if any, do stiff knees affect the heart rate? In other words, can osteo-arthritic knees cause the heart rate to spike even at slow 15 minute mile pace?
Resting heart rate gets lower if you train. It also gets lower when you age.
In other words, heart rate alone is not enough to tell your fitness.
I only run on indoor treadmills now! It much safer for me then outside where are ruts, uneven pavement and loose gravel, wind, etc... to contend with. I try for time first follow by pace then distance.
Stepping on exposed tree roots while running trailsI only run on indoor treadmills now! It much safer for me then outside where are ruts, uneven pavement and loose gravel, wind, etc... to contend with. I try for time first follow by pace then distance.
Especially at dusk.I've had falls doing trail running but it does really engage your brain to avoid all of the obstacles and potential obstacles.
You have to watch out for wild animals too.
I only run on indoor treadmills now! It much safer for me then outside where are ruts, uneven pavement and loose gravel, wind, etc... to contend with. I try for time first follow by pace then distance.
No one falls on a treadmill,However, the upside to those obstacles is that they improve your balance, making you more likely to avoid falls which cripple so many.
2 miles for me was NO easy task !!!
I may try again
Being only 160 pounds helps
What was your lowest weight at 6'1"? Bantamweight?
What was your lowest weight at 6'1"? Bantamweight?
What was your lowest weight at 6'1"? Bantamweight?
Nah, used to run 5 miles, play tennis, then skip 3-4k. Really cuts weight. Achieve 135 without EPOI am a mediocre athlete !!
I would fight at 145 lol
Just did another 2 miles
Will try 3 next time
My time is slow like 9 min a mile lol
Very slow
Just the fact that you can do 2 miles is great; keep it up and the time will drop by itself without you worrying about it. Just don't overdo it and injure yourself trying to reduce your time.
Just did another 2 miles
Will try 3 next time
My time is slow like 9 min a mile lol
Very slow
You can still swim?Still have not jogged for more than one block..since 2007.
Here’s a little tip I learnt for running; make sure not to cross your arms across your body when you swing them