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Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 15 May 2017, 2:39pm
by Dr. Medulla
Back from my first outdoor ride of the year. A crappy final time, tho that's to be expected for the first few rides of the year (I also have a migraine and it's damned windy out there, so that didn't help). Still, it's a better time than I had for the first ten rides of last year, so I can't really complain. There's always that foolish part of me, tho, that thinks my winter conditioning will carry over perfectly and I'll jump right into strong rides.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 17 May 2017, 10:37am
by Dr. Medulla
Saw my spandexed oldsters on their tandem today. What a ridiculous culture.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 18 May 2017, 7:32pm
by revbob
Anyone have advice for taking up running?
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 18 May 2017, 8:19pm
by Dr. Medulla
revbob wrote: ↑18 May 2017, 7:32pm
Anyone have advice for taking up running?
Get a bike.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 18 May 2017, 8:55pm
by revbob
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑18 May 2017, 8:19pm
revbob wrote: ↑18 May 2017, 7:32pm
Anyone have advice for taking up running?
Get a bike.
That's been my position most of my life. My current bike is about 25 years old.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 18 May 2017, 9:02pm
by Dr. Medulla
revbob wrote: ↑18 May 2017, 8:55pm
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑18 May 2017, 8:19pm
revbob wrote: ↑18 May 2017, 7:32pm
Anyone have advice for taking up running?
Get a bike.
That's been my position most of my life. My current bike is about 25 years old.
Get a new bike.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 10:16am
by Flex
Take it easy, get on some kind of training program (I liked the ones that were run/walk/run intervals to start), maybe sign up for a race to have a goal you're working towards. Male site you have good tunes or a podcast to keep you entertained. Pick routes that will be visually rewarding.
I use the runkeeper app to help design running plans, and that helps me keep on track/motivated to get out every couple of days. If you can find a friend or two to run with, or even just keep you motivated, that's useful.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 10:42am
by Silent Majority
So long as Flex is running to the Male Site, he can find the energy.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 11:26am
by Dr. Medulla
Silent Majority wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 10:42am
So long as Flex is running to the Male Site, he can find the energy.
He has to update his cv to indicate Male Site Runner.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 1:28pm
by revbob
Flex wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 10:16am
Take it easy, get on some kind of training program (I liked the ones that were run/walk/run intervals to start), maybe sign up for a race to have a goal you're working towards. Male site you have good tunes or a podcast to keep you entertained. Pick routes that will be visually rewarding.
I use the runkeeper app to help design running plans, and that helps me keep on track/motivated to get out every couple of days. If you can find a friend or two to run with, or even just keep you motivated, that's useful.
Thanks Flex i'll give rhis a go. and yeah Doc I should get a new bike but I'm part cheap bastard and part paying to much for other shit.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 1:33pm
by Dr. Medulla
If you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 4:42pm
by revbob
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 1:33pm
If you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
What do bike tune ups consist of?
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 4:51pm
by Kory
I haven't started back up running yet this year. I've been mired in a freelance nightmare that's sapping my energy and time, so I can't motivate myself. I've been on a draconian diet to make up for it.
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 5:00pm
by Dr. Medulla
revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 4:42pm
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 1:33pm
If you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
What do bike tune ups consist of?
Most bike shops will have tiers of thoroughness, with the highest being a dismantling and cleaning of all the parts. But a basic tune-up will involve degreasing the chain and gears then re-oiling, tightening the brake and gear cables and replacing the brake pads, and a spoke check (and replacing any that are suspect).
Re: IMCT Running Club
Posted: 19 May 2017, 6:16pm
by 101Walterton
I haven't done a lot of cycling but I have raced a few Triathlons and a decent bike in good condition makes all the world of difference.