Don't believe everything you see on websites. If there is a store, just visit if you can. Managed to make some time and dropped down to the Decathlon in Surrey Quays. I got a Isolate 4000 top in my size of medium and was well pleased with it. Gosh, it reminds me when I was a kid when it was so much easier to get a matching track suit top and bottom for a veritable small price.
Possibly couldn't have happen at a better time. With being out of the office a fair bit recently and little change of gym action, looks like I'll be reverting back to running for the moment until I can figure out if I need to go to Fitness First instead.
At the moment, I am running up to about 40 minutes.
Friday, 16 January 2009
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Wrong Size
Folks, I am frustrated. I am badly looking for the Isolate 4000 Top but it would appear that it is not in my size anymore. I could squeeze into a small. But it would be very very tight, so no I don't think I'll get it. :(
I did get the Canterbury baselayer (hot) but it was only in navy blue and it actually meant to keep you cool not warm. So ok for later on in the year, not just now. I see that another canterbury top has gone into discount. I'll wait until I can use my 10% discount voucher I got for buying the other top from sweatshop. I was told the best brand to go for is Helly Hansen...
I did get the Canterbury baselayer (hot) but it was only in navy blue and it actually meant to keep you cool not warm. So ok for later on in the year, not just now. I see that another canterbury top has gone into discount. I'll wait until I can use my 10% discount voucher I got for buying the other top from sweatshop. I was told the best brand to go for is Helly Hansen...
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Compression
I did manage to go out and get that Canterbury compression top at sweatshop. Except they seem to have a hot and cold version. The hot version keeps you cool, whilst the cold version keeps you warm. Obviously the cold version is the one you want now but guess what it wasn't on special offer.
My weight has dropped to 70kg whilst being ill again. But did manage to go for a little run.
My weight has dropped to 70kg whilst being ill again. But did manage to go for a little run.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Shops for running kit (UK)
A friend says he is going to do some running in the not to distant future and asked what do I recommend.
Well I got a pair of Kalenji "Isolate 4000" tights before Christmas at Decathlon. I really should have got that corresponding long-sleeved top. Looking at their site tonight, they have got some sales prices but they are still quite dear but I have been to the store and seen the quality.
Another place, I would recommend is Sweatshop and they currently got a huge sale on. For instance, there's a compression top that is half price that I am going to go after.
JJB Sports may be another place to consider but there doesn't look to be any sale on atm even in January. This is not to be confused with JD Sports whose selection leaves a lot to be desired. Lilywhites have gone down the discount route but their running items are surprisingly dear.
Well I got a pair of Kalenji "Isolate 4000" tights before Christmas at Decathlon. I really should have got that corresponding long-sleeved top. Looking at their site tonight, they have got some sales prices but they are still quite dear but I have been to the store and seen the quality.
Another place, I would recommend is Sweatshop and they currently got a huge sale on. For instance, there's a compression top that is half price that I am going to go after.
JJB Sports may be another place to consider but there doesn't look to be any sale on atm even in January. This is not to be confused with JD Sports whose selection leaves a lot to be desired. Lilywhites have gone down the discount route but their running items are surprisingly dear.
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Running into 2009
I know I haven't posted for a little while. Just a quick update. I did participate in the Folkestone half marathon but didn't run it nearly as well as I thought I should. I ran 2:05, which was 8 minutes outside my best.
Since then I have gone into the gym to build up my body and put on a few kilos. My goal for next year is to get around 80kg by the end of 2009 (just weighed myself now, 71kg) and hold the weight too. So for the next while running will take a backburner. As friends tell me running and bodybuilding don't mix! I am hoping to go back to 10km runs and work on my speed and stamina at that distance in 2009.
I raised about 1300 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Still I need to find out exactly how much I raised...
I've not heard anything from the organisers for the 2009 London Marathon. So I am going to assume I have been balloted out.
Since then I have gone into the gym to build up my body and put on a few kilos. My goal for next year is to get around 80kg by the end of 2009 (just weighed myself now, 71kg) and hold the weight too. So for the next while running will take a backburner. As friends tell me running and bodybuilding don't mix! I am hoping to go back to 10km runs and work on my speed and stamina at that distance in 2009.
I raised about 1300 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Still I need to find out exactly how much I raised...
I've not heard anything from the organisers for the 2009 London Marathon. So I am going to assume I have been balloted out.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Feeling good
I ran 12 miles in just under 1hr 50mins on Friday evening. Well it was more like a jog than running whilst breathing normally. Felt good. Now hopefully a half-marathon is on the agenda in a couple weeks of time in Folkestone. Still trying to work out when I can.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Running Update
Well I've been on-off running. I run a couple of days and then go a week without running. So lacking a bit of inconsistency there. Working is mostly to blame for this. But it probably doesn't help neither socialising and hence drinking.
I'm currently just about getting over the 60 minute mark. The last two runs on Sunday and Monday were 80 and 60 respectively. Perhaps I overdid it really since I hadn't run since the previous Tuesday and now my right achilles is sore.
I am trying to build up upper body strength by doing some light weights. I will probably venture into a gym at some point.
No real plans on future runs at this stage. Possibly the Folkestone half-marathon. But the same old story, it'll probably come too soon for my liking. It's less than 3 weeks away.
I'm currently just about getting over the 60 minute mark. The last two runs on Sunday and Monday were 80 and 60 respectively. Perhaps I overdid it really since I hadn't run since the previous Tuesday and now my right achilles is sore.
I am trying to build up upper body strength by doing some light weights. I will probably venture into a gym at some point.
No real plans on future runs at this stage. Possibly the Folkestone half-marathon. But the same old story, it'll probably come too soon for my liking. It's less than 3 weeks away.
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