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I'm a fan of the fartlek. It's doable even if you don't have a running track close by because time is more the point.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Fun in a group too - even if it means some people have to jog back in the easy intervals so they have someone to chase while less speedy people just aim to stay in front as long as possible.
There are ways you can include and push everyone if you try.
The pencil - is this effectively something like an almost straight splint for your back or am I waaaaaay off track?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Ages ago I bought a back brace but it only fits my lower back and I think it's time i worked out how to make / find something which will force me to have better posture in my upper back.
To be honest i don't really feel like the lower back support I have really does much!
It was estabalished in Sweden in the 60s walk ,Jog, Run, But we spice it up abit on a track. Jog the Bends Sprint the straights, when they start to lose it walk the recovery. When recovered go again I find this way a lot more gets done with quality work.
Are you familiar with the Monaghetti fartleck Scrap?
Was wondering what you think of it quality wise.
It is as follows in that order with hard efforts followed by easy efforts for an equal time:
Hard efforts:
2 X 2 min
2 X 90 sec
4 X 60 sec
4 X 45 sec
4 X 30 sec
4 X 15 sec
Obviously with a warm up and cool down also.
I've found it good in a group because people will feel stronger over different types of intervals so theres always a bit of a struggle or competition going between runners.
I think the longer intervals help make sure you've warmed up - although i admit you might not need that so much if you warm up properly.
The last short efforts can still be hard even if you're tired because psychologically you know it's shorter and seem to push through your fatigue more knowing that the intervals are short.
My favourite :)
Use a simular idea, also use this valley up both sides for 200 metres jog down sprint up 30secs rest then go again theres about a 70ft rise both sides Kills them well the big lads it does ;D
Actually its about a 50ft rise, 70 ft is telling Porkys
I used to do hill sprints but I have heard different idea about whether or not it actually helps you get faster - is it not to train speed so much as strength when you get them to do it Scrap?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
I remember a thread where I thought you said you were against using hills to train speed?
:confused:
Well yeah its for my back alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharlaThe pencil - is this effectively something like an almost straight splint for your back or am I waaaaaay off track?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Ages ago I bought a back brace but it only fits my lower back and I think it's time i worked out how to make / find something which will force me to have better posture in my upper back.
To be honest i don't really feel like the lower back support I have really does much!
I was given the idea of pretending there was a pencil between my ass cheeks to straighten me up and I badly need to keeep straight:D
I thought it was to think there was somebody behind you about to shove a Red hot poker up your arse. ;D
Sharla its for condition, if you need speed use elastic with a partner.
I used rubber with a partner once and got no speed at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Classic ;D;D
That was it:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Hitmoddonny eh! good one.:cool:
Yeah,Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
I think it's a vain attempt at instilling some responsibility and maturity into me!
Sharla you need a partner for this 10ft of elastic loop in the middle and at both ends. Both get strong belts and tie or snap link the rubber to the belt behind you. Your partner gets hold of both loops and as you run they pull you back as they walk after 5 secs of resistance they let go and you sprint faster than you ever thought for 15 metres, repeat as many times as is reasonable.
It's just shiny little badge that let's you delete, sticky and move things. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyYeah,Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
I think it's a vain attempt at instilling some responsibility and maturity into me!
You already have real responsibility though, and you'll be reminded of it every time you hear Hitmandaddy. :cool:
Mmmmm just thinking over who I can pick on to try this with! I'll hunt someone down - maybe even my poor mum ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
It's a great idea though Scrap and it sounds fun! Thanks - I'd rep you for it but have to spread it!
Congrats on being a mod Hitmandonny! :)
Careful when doing this. We used to do this all the time in the gym and a band snapped and just about broke a couple of my fingers. Within seconds my index finger was HUGE and full of blood. The force shot blood all the way in to the palm of my hand. Luckily, it didn't break anything and I didn't have a bout scheduled so I was able to heal but it sucked and could have been really bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Ouch! I'll keep that in mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by sourpussCareful when doing this. We used to do this all the time in the gym and a band snapped and just about broke a couple of my fingers. Within seconds my index finger was HUGE and full of blood. The force shot blood all the way in to the palm of my hand. Luckily, it didn't break anything and I didn't have a bout scheduled so I was able to heal but it sucked and could have been really bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
I was thinking about rigging up something with a quick release string that could be pulled rather than having to have anything wrapped around fingers or hands - I'm not an engineer and yet to suss it out though!
Luckily My bro and his fiance are both engineers so I might have to go and pester them ;D
!2 mill elastic it wont happen, well not with us in35 years.
What about the elastic being in a loop in the belts - maybe through two loops in each belt (back of the person in front, front of the person resisting) - one piece which no one actually has to hold.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Maybe with a quick release being on my belt that's around my waist - somehow just attached to a normal rope? The person resisting pulls it and my belt falls off.
So the elastic isn't around my waist or anyone's hands and the rope that is pulled hopefully won't cause injury because as soon as it is engaged it comes off?
Maybe there's a reason i never became an engineer but I'll post it if I ever come up with anything that actually works! :)
sorry to resurrect an old thread but when ur partner lets go of the elastic wont it recoil and hit u on the ass?
If your hands are by your side they dont, well not to often ;D. Theres another one, where you both have belts and tie the rubber through both belts about 6ft apart, you want to be. The one in front is running while the one behind is speedwalking,
, change every 200 metres, try that for a mile ;D
Unless youre very fit, dont try it.
thats an interesting idea, might give it a shot... Although I wouldn't consider myself 'very fit'... fit maybe