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Post by riotgrrl on Apr 26, 2009 8:57:48 GMT
Anyone ever done it? It just looks too crowded to be any funny. Surely if you're a serious runner you don't want to be hemmed in by thousands of other runners?
36,000 people.
Including Peter Andre and Jordan. One hopes that Jordan has got a decent sports bra or she will NOT be comfortable. I can't help but think God gave us ladies boobs to signal to us that sports other than running were better for us.
We should have yoga marathons. 36,000 people all simultaneously saluting the sun. (The Sun Salute is a yoga sequence.) What's so special about being able to run for miles?
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Post by swl on Apr 26, 2009 9:00:17 GMT
What's the point? Hasn't London got an Underground?
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Post by Patrick on Apr 26, 2009 9:07:09 GMT
I wonder if anyone has done a survey into runners and later need for hip/knee replacements. I forget what the statistics are but each footfall = a hell of a lot of downward force. Regardless of how fit you are.
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Post by riotgrrl on Apr 26, 2009 9:08:21 GMT
Patrick, I wonder about that too.
When I DID do running (and we're talking a mile or so - nothing serious) I felt it really badly in my knees, especially as I'd once broken a kneecap in a fall off a ladder. The pain in my knees suggested that running was not a particularly healthy activity for me.
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Post by swl on Apr 26, 2009 9:20:16 GMT
It's what we're built for. As humans, our hunting technique is the same as wolves and hyenas. We're not as fast as deer or hogs in a sprint, but we can run for longer. Humans can quite comfortably run for very long distances and wear down our prey. However, running on tarmac is unnatural which is why they wear those trainers with shock absorbers and padding.
I used to run cross-country. Once you get into a rythym it's almost effortless. Unfortunately my knees got knackered playing rugby. I'd like to see how those marathon runners could cope with 16 stone centres and wingers battering into their legs.
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Post by swl on Apr 26, 2009 9:21:50 GMT
Actually, I see the marathon's on the telly. Why aren't they being done for littering? They pick up a bottle of water then just throw it on the ground. Aren't there bins on the route?
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Post by motorist on Apr 26, 2009 9:27:47 GMT
Nobody squatting mid-run to "relieve" themselves in the street this time, then?
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Post by Patrick on Apr 26, 2009 9:53:24 GMT
I used to run cross-country. Once you get into a rythym it's almost effortless. Unfortunately my knees got knackered playing rugby. I'd like to see how those marathon runners could cope with 16 stone centres and wingers battering into their legs. My school used to have an annual Cross Country. (Try telling that to the youngsters of today!) Usually about five laps of a set course at Friston Forest near the South Downs. The good thing about this forest is part of it was man made, Forestry Commission I would guess, so some parts of it were planted in regular straight lines. So we'd do a couple of laps - work out where the strategically placed teachers were acting as checkpoints and take as many short cuts as possible! That'll teach'em for taking my Extra Strong Mints off me!  |
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Post by housesparrow on Apr 26, 2009 9:55:04 GMT
Anyone ever done it? It just looks too crowded to be any funny. Surely if you're a serious runner you don't want to be hemmed in by thousands of other runners? 36,000 people. Including Peter Andre and Jordan. One hopes that Jordan has got a decent sports bra or she will NOT be comfortable. I can't help but think God gave us ladies boobs to signal to us that sports other than running were better for us. We should have yoga marathons. 36,000 people all simultaneously saluting the sun. (The Sun Salute is a yoga sequence.) What's so special about being able to run for miles? Running has never really appealed to me either for the knee reason; that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! If I did run it would be cross country, perhaps with the dog, ground conditions permitting (which of course they usually don't). People seem to think the marathon is a good way of doing something for charity, but I feel that if you want to run, run and don't expect your pals to cough up for something you want to achieve. If they want to give to charity they will donate to the ones of their choice. |
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Post by riotgrrl on Apr 26, 2009 12:22:12 GMT
People seem to think the marathon is a good way of doing something for charity, but I feel that if you want to run, run and don't expect your pals to cough up for something you want to achieve. If they want to give to charity they will donate to the ones of their choice. Oh yes. I totally agree with that. I had one friend (and I do actually like her!!!) who went on a walking tour of South America "for charity" . . . . yeah, right. She could have asked us all round her house for cocktails or something, then told us about her charity and passed round the hat and got the same amount of money from the same people. Equally, given that her husband is on a fantastic salary (top civil service rates), she could have afforded to make a single donation from their own household which would have been as large. But instead we helped her to pay for a trip of a lifetime. |
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Post by everso on Apr 26, 2009 14:51:14 GMT
People seem to think the marathon is a good way of doing something for charity, but I feel that if you want to run, run and don't expect your pals to cough up for something you want to achieve. If they want to give to charity they will donate to the ones of their choice. Oh yes. I totally agree with that. I had one friend (and I do actually like her!!!) who went on a walking tour of South America "for charity" . . . . yeah, right. She could have asked us all round her house for cocktails or something, then told us about her charity and passed round the hat and got the same amount of money from the same people. Equally, given that her husband is on a fantastic salary (top civil service rates), she could have afforded to make a single donation from their own household which would have been as large. But instead we helped her to pay for a trip of a lifetime. I thought the same thing with the Killamanjaro (sp?) clamber for Comic Relief. The amount they raised was roughly what Jonathan Ross (who compared CR) lost in his three month suspension. Still I suppose the charity thing gives something like mountain climbing or bungee jumping or running for 26 miles, a purpose. Myself? I'm not built for running. Like Riot, I have a couple of things that hold me back. Also, my knees are dodgy. |
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Post by stephan on Apr 26, 2009 16:47:43 GMT
Hell-what with a tendon rupture and a cartilage op last year I`m happy enough to walk up the garden I remember school cross country though-it drives out evil thoughts you know  |
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Post by bonbonlarue on Apr 26, 2009 18:18:32 GMT
About 6 months ago, I went to my doctor believing I had a fungal nail infection in my toenails...[seen those adverts?]
His first words were, 'Have you been running?'
Apparently it's not an infection per se but the result of trauma from running! I've bruised my nail beds which has resulted in infection...9 months recovery and he recommended nail polish to hide the ugliness...
We're only built to sprint for short periods to escape danger. I walk now.
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Post by everso on Apr 26, 2009 18:23:49 GMT
About 6 months ago, I went to my doctor believing I had a fungal nail infection in my toenails...[seen those adverts?] His first words were, 'Have you been running?' Apparently it's not an infection per se but the result of trauma from running! I've bruised my nail beds which has resulted in infection...9 months recovery and he recommended nail polish to hide the ugliness... We're only built to sprint for short periods to escape danger. I walk now. BB I had the same thing last year - although not because I'd been running (perish the thought) but because I'd worn shoes that pressed down on my toenail. I ended up with the big toe nail on my left foot hanging off (it didn't hurt) and I had to superglue it back.  Once it had received two coats of red nail polish you'd never have known. You're correct. We're built to sprint for short periods. |
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Post by bonbonlarue on Apr 26, 2009 19:06:57 GMT
..the best part though was telling everyone I had a sports injury....
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Post by rjpageuk on Apr 27, 2009 0:28:58 GMT
I applied to enter the London Marathon a few years back but was rejected. You really need to either be very fast or get in via a charity (and you have to commit to raise a certain amount I think). I have always enjoyed running and got back into it a few years ago but when I was rejected I kind of stopped. It is a great stress reliever and actually reminds me of Jilona as I used to always go over the arguments I was having with her on JSG as I did my run. My school used to have an annual Cross Country. (Try telling that to the youngsters of today!) I am pretty sure the schools around here all still have cross country runs, they did when I went. I remember I came third in suffolk at one point  |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 27, 2009 0:41:42 GMT
My school used to have an annual Cross Country. (Try telling that to the youngsters of today!) I am pretty sure the schools around here all still have cross country runs, they did when I went. I remember I came third in suffolk at one point Third??! That's disgusting! We used to fight it out between us as to who got last place at my school! that was an honour and a half! None of this namby pamby 1st, 2nd or 3rd! I ask you!   Sorry to hear about your Marathon entry though - could you not have pretended to be a Womble or something then turn up and say you forgot your suit? ;D |
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Post by housesparrow on Apr 27, 2009 6:56:12 GMT
Our gym teacher used to whack the backsides of stragglers on cross country runs so coming last wasn't something to vie for!
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