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Stoned Rose
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Hill / steps session this morning.
Fucking gruelling but I'm now pretending to be Rocky Balboa for the rest of the day :)
Fucking gruelling but I'm now pretending to be Rocky Balboa for the rest of the day :)
Tommy_Catons_Perm
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I was going to press like but it sounds like too much pain for me. Be good to see if this training improves your "race" times, if that's plan.Ugh, that was hardcore. Fucking bastard freezing, must be a windchill of -10, blowing a gale, only blessing was wind was helping push up the hill.
First time in many years I nearly vomited from the lactic build up, lol, can only be a good thing!
Rammy Blue
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Ha. No mate, it’s just for variety, I’ve always fancied doing them and intended trying at some point and just fell into it the other week when we went to Heaton and it was too snowy/icy to do a normal 5k so had a go at them. Me and the kids all enjoyed it so now Saturday is hill sprints day. Heaton is perfect for them too as got a few nice wide hills so plenty of space and different distances and inclines.I was going to press like but it sounds like too much pain for me. Be good to see if this training improves your "race" times, if that's plan.
I am interested to see if it helps build a bit of strength back into my legs though, I’ve lost a lot of leg muscle mass over the last 12 months as I used to do 4/5 spin classes a week which has gone to pot. Can’t wait to get back to doing them too.
Tommy_Catons_Perm
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Ok. When the time is right have a go at a fast 5k anyway. You've probably already benefited from the hill sprint training.Ha. No mate, it’s just for variety, I’ve always fancied doing them and intended trying at some point and just fell into it the other week when we went to Heaton and it was too snowy/icy to do a normal 5k so had a go at them. Me and the kids all enjoyed it so now Saturday is hill sprints day. Heaton is perfect for them too as got a few nice wide hills so plenty of space and different distances and inclines.
I am interested to see if it helps build a bit of strength back into my legs though, I’ve lost a lot of leg muscle mass over the last 12 months as I used to do 4/5 spin classes a week which has gone to pot. Can’t wait to get back to doing them too.
About 10 months ago I was having a 5k challenge with my 21 year old son. He eventually beat my current time so I tried a bit of interval training and then had a go at a fast 5k to beat his time again!
Rammy Blue
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What the steps part mate? I’ve never done them as a session but I know how horrible and hard running up a flight of steps is.Hill / steps session this morning.
Fucking gruelling but I'm now pretending to be Rocky Balboa for the rest of the day :)
Rammy Blue
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I remember reading that on here I think.Ok. When the time is right have a go at a fast 5k anyway. You've probably already benefited from the hill sprint training.
About 10 months ago I was having a 5k challenge with my 21 year old son. He eventually beat my current time so I tried a bit of interval training and then had a go at a fast 5k to beat his time again!
My times are still generally slower due to the loss of strength in my legs although I’ve started to improve a bit again, as much down to better stretching and niggles not being as bad than probably the hill sprints although as you’ve said it should start reaping benefits too.
Im waiting for the milder weather to kick in and then I’m going to try and blitz a 5k to see what time I can post.
gaz76
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19.50 for a 5k this morning, happy with that, especially as I got up late with a cba attitude. Feel like I can go better just have to find a way of stopping the lungs exploding
inchy14
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Just been walking around there and you’re right, absolutely freezing and I was wrapped up like I was doing Snowdon or Nevis!! That wind was bitter.Ugh, that was hardcore. Fucking bastard freezing, must be a windchill of -10, blowing a gale, only blessing was wind was helping push up the hill.
First time in many years I nearly vomited from the lactic build up, lol, can only be a good thing!
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worsleyweb
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19.50 for a 5k this morning, happy with that, especially as I got up late with a cba attitude. Feel like I can go better just have to find a way of stopping the lungs exploding
fucking hell! I walk jogged it in 42 and was dead proud. You skinny fucks!! I couldn’t do 19.50 on a motorbike.