Day Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Seems to be very in at the moment, I don't get it, what possible enjoyment could you get from pounding the streets wearing lycra? It's not like it gives you a decent body either, watch the London Marathon and it's hundreds of people that need a sausage in their lives. Runners also have the cheek to ask for money for charity. Now don't get me wrong, supporting a charity is great but if it's for something you enjoy doing already? That's like me playing on the PlayStation for charity. A fiver for each staple you're willing to stick in your scrotum show me where I can donate, jump out of a plane wearing nothing but a tutu when you're scared of heights and skirts I'll stick my hand in my pocket. Runners are weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nowt wrong with weird, I used to jog a bit before the arthritis took too much of a hold, miss it greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 What do you miss about it? The shortness of breath or the sweaty chafing Lycra crotch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, David said: Seems to be very in at the moment, I don't get it, what possible enjoyment could you get from pounding the streets wearing lycra? It's not like it gives you a decent body either, watch the London Marathon and it's hundreds of people that need a sausage in their lives. Runners also have the cheek to ask for money for charity. Now don't get me wrong, supporting a charity is great but if it's for something you enjoy doing already? That's like me playing on the PlayStation for charity. A fiver for each staple you're willing to stick in your scrotum show me where I can donate, jump out of a plane wearing nothing but a tutu when you're scared of heights and skirts I'll stick my hand in my pocket. Runners are weird. I guess it's better than being accosted by a Chugger or aggressive beggar in the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 The buzz and fitness, sweaty crotch ain't much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 More and longer you run, better it feels. After 15 km you can achieve such an tranquility that you won't believe! Of course you have to be fit enough not to suffer at that point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dimmu said: More and longer you run, better it feels. After 15 km you can achieve such an tranquility that you won't believe! Of course you have to be fit enough not to suffer at that point... You know where else you can achieve the tranquility?....in bed, eyes closed after downing a few pints. Bliss. You don't get a sweaty crotch from it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 5 minutes ago, David said: You know where else you can achieve the tranquility?....in bed, eyes closed after downing a few pints. Bliss. You don't get a sweaty crotch from it either. Lying in bed after few pints, long jog and someone taking care of your sweaty crotch is even deeper tranquility. You should try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Completed 11 miles on Friday, was sheer bliss, clears my head and gather my thoughts.... Once you get into a rthyum its amazing to do... 2 GNRS, Robin Hood Half, Couple of Ramathons and loads of Derby 10Ks.... Raised 4 figures for charity... Absolutely love it....beats sitting on my backside complaining about the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Mafiabob said: Completed 11 miles on Friday, was sheer bliss, clears my head and gather my thoughts.... Once you get into a rthyum its amazing to do... 2 GNRS, Robin Hood Half, Couple of Ramathons and loads of Derby 10Ks.... Raised 4 figures for charity... Absolutely love it....beats sitting on my backside complaining about the world I'm laid in bed actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Don't do it anymore due to wear and tear of the old knees, but running the country lanes on a frosty morning was close to perfection. I used to run some hilly routes with great views, the feelgood factor was immense. Some chemical reaction happens after a few miles and the body goes into cruise control. Its like taking a blackboard rubber to your brain and erasing all your worries, wiping the slate clean......and I never wore lycra, just a pair of footie shorts and an old Rams top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 13 minutes ago, uttoxram75 said: Don't do it anymore due to wear and tear of the old knees, but running the country lanes on a frosty morning was close to perfection. I used to run some hilly routes with great views, the feelgood factor was immense. Some chemical reaction happens after a few miles and the body goes into cruise control. Its like taking a blackboard rubber to your brain and erasing all your worries, wiping the slate clean......and I never wore lycra, just a pair of footie shorts and an old Rams top. I think you'd look good in Lycra, reminds me of the trial I had at the butchers making sausages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Running is bloody awful, still turn out and do it 3 or 4 times a week. Feel awful during, great afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, Shuff264 said: Running is bloody awful, still turn out and do it 3 or 4 times a week. Feel awful during, great afterwards. How long have you've been doing it? Should get easier all the time. (If you don't run intervals all the time!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 13 minutes ago, Dimmu said: How long have you've been doing it? Should get easier all the time. (If you don't run intervals all the time!) A little over three months, its been getting better but wouldnt say I enjoy it. Somehow im 14 weeks into a 9 week program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Don't let him talk you into running more Shuff, strange folk these runners. I bet Tom Cruise is a runner, he seems the type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, David said: Don't let him talk you into running more Shuff, strange folk these runners. I bet Tom Cruise is a runner, he seems the type. Xenu has commanded me to run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 19 minutes ago, Shuff264 said: A little over three months, its been getting better but wouldnt say I enjoy it. Somehow im 14 weeks into a 9 week program 3 months is about when it should get easier. Good to have program (even better if you would stick to it ), once in a week interval feels ****, but that's the one that makes all the other running easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dimmu said: 3 months is about when it should get easier. Good to have program (even better if you would stick to it ), once in a week interval feels ****, but that's the one that makes all the other running easier. I blame illness, or work, or hangover! Any excuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 2 hours ago, David said: Seems to be very in at the moment, I don't get it, what possible enjoyment could you get from pounding the streets wearing lycra? It's not like it gives you a decent body either, watch the London Marathon and it's hundreds of people that need a sausage in their lives. Runners also have the cheek to ask for money for charity. Now don't get me wrong, supporting a charity is great but if it's for something you enjoy doing already? That's like me playing on the PlayStation for charity. A fiver for each staple you're willing to stick in your scrotum show me where I can donate, jump out of a plane wearing nothing but a tutu when you're scared of heights and skirts I'll stick my hand in my pocket. Runners are weird. I had to stop because I strained my testicles, no kidding running in boxer shorts has left me in pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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