The Running Thread Vol 2
Discussion
Drezza said:
I want to run with my 9 month old Lab, but her recall isn't very good, she'll spot a rabbit and she'll be gone 
Ringo is insanely good, country lanes off lead just trots next to me, car approaches he stops and sits. Around town he stops at every road before I tell him to cross. Very fortunate, he loves being close to me so know he won't bolt. Pics of your lab please?!
joshcowin said:
Ringo is insanely good, country lanes off lead just trots next to me, car approaches he stops and sits. Around town he stops at every road before I tell him to cross. Very fortunate, he loves being close to me so know he won't bolt.
Pics of your lab please?!
Ringo's a beaut! Very lucky (or more likely a better trainer than me) that he doesn't bugger off...Pics of your lab please?!
This is Ruby what feels like yesterday:
And now:
Finally seeing the back of the snow here, and the lighter nights are starting to appear - keeping up the 100/100 motivation has been tough - the wife said last night she feels like a parent telling a child to do homework - "when are you going for a run?". I do feel like running in the snow has helped my strength, but my calf muscles are ruined.
In a good/bad product review, my TaoTronics muscle gun has started making funny noises and losing power. On the plus side, their customer service is top notch and a new one is on the way.
I'm loving the Guide 13's - they give me just enough support without having the clompy special shoe feeling that the Omni's give. Still not tried them much over 10km, but the signs are good.
Keen to get into dog running as well, ours, Lola, is only 4 months old. Itching to get her going longer distances, but restraining ourselves while her wee bones develop - she can still beat me in a flat out sprint though.
Shameless dog photo (easier in the snow for contrast - most of my photos of her just look like a black slug with a collar on):
In a good/bad product review, my TaoTronics muscle gun has started making funny noises and losing power. On the plus side, their customer service is top notch and a new one is on the way.
I'm loving the Guide 13's - they give me just enough support without having the clompy special shoe feeling that the Omni's give. Still not tried them much over 10km, but the signs are good.
Keen to get into dog running as well, ours, Lola, is only 4 months old. Itching to get her going longer distances, but restraining ourselves while her wee bones develop - she can still beat me in a flat out sprint though.
Shameless dog photo (easier in the snow for contrast - most of my photos of her just look like a black slug with a collar on):
Drezza said:
joshcowin said:
Ringo is insanely good, country lanes off lead just trots next to me, car approaches he stops and sits. Around town he stops at every road before I tell him to cross. Very fortunate, he loves being close to me so know he won't bolt.
Pics of your lab please?!
Ringo's a beaut! Very lucky (or more likely a better trainer than me) that he doesn't bugger off...Pics of your lab please?!
This is Ruby what feels like yesterday:
And now:
Love the dog pictures! both lovely looking dogs, they really are great running partners! My wife does all her runs with Ringo, she feels safe and he absolutely loves it!
Start training them now, Ringo is a rescue so didn't have him from a pup, but we started training him straight away, thankfully he responds well to training. Still put him on lead near main roads and other dogs for obvious reasons!
Running a bit later today didn't fancy the rain and wind this morning.
Start training them now, Ringo is a rescue so didn't have him from a pup, but we started training him straight away, thankfully he responds well to training. Still put him on lead near main roads and other dogs for obvious reasons!
Running a bit later today didn't fancy the rain and wind this morning.
RizzoTheRat said:
So cute!
What are Labs like for running? Most I see are fat and slow, but they were originally bred as retrievers so presumably decent sprinters, but any good at distance?
Ringo is great, 10km no problem, at the moment I would imagine he would handle 10 miles without fuss (he drinks from puddles), I just worry about his joints as he is 30kg. What are Labs like for running? Most I see are fat and slow, but they were originally bred as retrievers so presumably decent sprinters, but any good at distance?
Any tricks to train them to run next to you? I have a 14month Springer X and he happily walks next to me and is like my shadow at home. He loves running, so thought he would be an ideal running pal.
I have another dog that I thought about running with, but he is a stubborn little s
t and only walks where he wants to walk 
I have another dog that I thought about running with, but he is a stubborn little s
t and only walks where he wants to walk Challo said:
Any tricks to train them to run next to you? I have a 14month Springer X and he happily walks next to me and is like my shadow at home. He loves running, so thought he would be an ideal running pal.
I have another dog that I thought about running with, but he is a stubborn little st and only walks where he wants to walk
Great looking dogs!!I have another dog that I thought about running with, but he is a stubborn little s
t and only walks where he wants to walk I started with him on the lead next to me, constant praise when he is trotting along nice. Get somewhere safe to let them off and run when he runs next to you constant praise, when he goes off stop running call him over get him to sit and then back on lead and constant praise. I would adapt this to commands he is familiar with. Some distractions are just too much for them though no matter how much you train them.
Ringo will cross the road, go up a bank, go up on the path when I am still on a road and stop dead all on command. Its great fun and one year of training and you have loads of years of running ahead.
It takes months but the satisfaction is great! You must be consistent.
towser44 said:
I've tried running with our lurcher/deerhound cross, but a comfortable pace for her (i.e. when she actually starts running is about 8 minute mile pace) and mine is 9 minute miles max and I prefer closer to 10 on anything above 5km runs ha ha!
Good motivation to speed up 
joshcowin said:
Challo said:
Any tricks to train them to run next to you? I have a 14month Springer X and he happily walks next to me and is like my shadow at home. He loves running, so thought he would be an ideal running pal.
I have another dog that I thought about running with, but he is a stubborn little st and only walks where he wants to walk
Great looking dogs!!I have another dog that I thought about running with, but he is a stubborn little s
t and only walks where he wants to walk I started with him on the lead next to me, constant praise when he is trotting along nice. Get somewhere safe to let them off and run when he runs next to you constant praise, when he goes off stop running call him over get him to sit and then back on lead and constant praise. I would adapt this to commands he is familiar with. Some distractions are just too much for them though no matter how much you train them.
Ringo will cross the road, go up a bank, go up on the path when I am still on a road and stop dead all on command. Its great fun and one year of training and you have loads of years of running ahead.
It takes months but the satisfaction is great! You must be consistent.
Just need it to dry out a little as they are so muddy at the moment.
Loving the dog photos - we have a few that come out mountain biking with us occasionally and it's great fun.
My sore foot is feeling much better so decided to up the pace on this morning's run and wound up with a 21:09 5k time which is a significant PB. That was without a warm-up (I know, I know) and into the wind for a while with a bit of elevation gain too so I think the 21-minute target is very reachable. I also did a 3:57 km as part of that which was uncomfortable but not horrendous so perhaps going sub-20 later in the year is possible. Still got a couple of kilos to shift too!
Cheers for the recommendation of the Adidas SL20s, probably all a placebo but they do feel faster than my On Cloudflows.
My sore foot is feeling much better so decided to up the pace on this morning's run and wound up with a 21:09 5k time which is a significant PB. That was without a warm-up (I know, I know) and into the wind for a while with a bit of elevation gain too so I think the 21-minute target is very reachable. I also did a 3:57 km as part of that which was uncomfortable but not horrendous so perhaps going sub-20 later in the year is possible. Still got a couple of kilos to shift too!
Cheers for the recommendation of the Adidas SL20s, probably all a placebo but they do feel faster than my On Cloudflows.
dirtbiker said:
Loving the dog photos - we have a few that come out mountain biking with us occasionally and it's great fun.
My sore foot is feeling much better so decided to up the pace on this morning's run and wound up with a 21:09 5k time which is a significant PB. That was without a warm-up (I know, I know) and into the wind for a while with a bit of elevation gain too so I think the 21-minute target is very reachable. I also did a 3:57 km as part of that which was uncomfortable but not horrendous so perhaps going sub-20 later in the year is possible. Still got a couple of kilos to shift too!
Cheers for the recommendation of the Adidas SL20s, probably all a placebo but they do feel faster than my On Cloudflows.
Good work on your PB. I think I could do with loosing maybe half a stone, I may drop the beer from 3 pints a week to 1 and cut out all biscuits! See how that goes! Pleased the sl20's are working out well, for the money they are a good punt!My sore foot is feeling much better so decided to up the pace on this morning's run and wound up with a 21:09 5k time which is a significant PB. That was without a warm-up (I know, I know) and into the wind for a while with a bit of elevation gain too so I think the 21-minute target is very reachable. I also did a 3:57 km as part of that which was uncomfortable but not horrendous so perhaps going sub-20 later in the year is possible. Still got a couple of kilos to shift too!
Cheers for the recommendation of the Adidas SL20s, probably all a placebo but they do feel faster than my On Cloudflows.
Talking of shoes I just bought the reebok symmetros for £44 delivered.
https://www.reebok.co.uk/floatride-energy-symmetro...
I have been amazed at the reebok floatride 2, did some quick (for me) km's this morning and think the shoe performed really well. If you have to have one shoe or only want one shoe it really can do everything and at such a cheap price!
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