MCFC Wirral
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I've done that before 1pm.
Good for you!
I've done that before 1pm.
I've ran ever since I can remember really, and especially since I started to play Sunday morning footy ...I quickly realised I was never gonna be a great player,so decided to increase stamina by running.For years 10,20,40 min runs, often early morning ,when I could hear the birds..Started running 4 years ago (aged 58). Never taken part in any sporting activity for about 30 years.
Have completed 2 half marathons and numerous 10k. Try to get out 3 times a week (even if only 2.5 miles).
Never going to be fast or win any races but it's done wonders for my physical and mental health
You've said...10,000 steps a day absolute minimum.
Try playing 8 a side against 25 year olds when you're 60 :)I've ran ever since I can remember really, and especially since I started to play Sunday morning footy ...I quickly realised I was never gonna be a great player,so decided to increase stamina by running.For years 10,20,40 min runs, often early morning ,when I could hear the birds..
That effort made me able to play left midfield for years with bags of energy, up and down the left wing, I could run for almost 90 mins non stop in my 20s. Often put in lung busting runs from deep ,inspired by Ian brightwell ..late 80s , and..if I'm honest Terry McDermott and Ray Kennedy before ..easiest way to turn up iunmarked in the box was the late run ,Martin Peters style..
I found running quite boring the, but I knew the time I put in would benefit me on the football pitch.
having cut down my footy to once a week now,, I'd run only short distances ,with sprinting up slight inclines in a circuit training sort of thing.I do love that ,out in nature.repetitive ,sometimes 6 10 or 20 circuits ..to mimic the change of pace of a six a side footy game.
I know if I stopped running ,it would be the end of Football playing,and I'm not quite ready to hang up the boots yet.
The beneficial effects of running are what keeps me going,fitness stamina mental health,outdoors in nature etc...but most of all the ability to contribute, at my age to a good standard 6 a side game between over 50s veterans.
Not sure where id be without it tbh.
You've said...
I don't really know because I don't count but dog gets about 2 miles walk first thing in morning. If I'm at work I'm constantly walking back and forth from 9am. Then another walk with mutt after work. How many steps in a mile?Good for you!
2,000 to 2,500 although John Inman style walking might be more.I don't really know because I don't count but dog gets about 2 miles walk first thing in morning. If I'm at work I'm constantly walking back and forth from 9am. Then another walk with mutt after work. How many steps in a mile?