Over the next couple of months I will be spending the best part of 6 weeks in India with work, been many times before and for all sorts of reasons, running outside is not an option but they have a fully equipped gym that is hardly used and an outdoor pool.
The question for all my virtual running buddies is, what should I do? I am considering streaking (in the running sense) on the treadmill or alternating treadmill and gym work (cycle and rowing machines) plus having the odd dip in the pool. Over and above that I want a challenge, do I go for faster times, longer runs or both? I have run 5k in under 29 mins and run 10k in about 64 mins (both of those outdide) , come on set me a (realistic) challenge!
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First challenge is to haul your toned ass out of that Business Class seat and run a 10K up and down the aisle during the flight.
I'd go with alternating running and something else (probably rowing). Do a long (boring) treadmill run once a week, but treadmills will be good for shorter interval sessions and where they're supposed to be really good is for hill training. So some short sessions with the incline set at a decent number. Take some Podrunner podcasts with you maybe?
I'm sure someone will be along with something structured with numbers on it in a while.
I did say realistic! Although it can be a fair walk to the bar at the back of the upper deck on an A380 😉🍹I like the idea of the inclines though, because hills are my bete noire outside, thanks Stephen (I do love a good curry though and do tend to live on them out there)
I could join you perhaps..... teehee! If you drink it go steady...... very strong 👍🏼 Along with the preflight champagne etc....... whats not to like? We are planning a further Emirates flight again shortly, I shall think of you when Im in the bar on the plane 😎
Well.. you could always just run and enjoy yourself...
Or start training for a HM.... work out a plan that incorporates, stamina and strength work in the gym... , swimming and running... It could be fun and if you logged it, may give others in a similar position some ideas
I think I would mix it up a bit, that way you can fit in a run/ exercise session to suit time and conditions (including your own condition). Use the time as a wind down from work, and enjoy👍🏼
Bizarrely, it is usually a wind up before work, the teams I work with work to UK hours which means getting to the office at 12 30 local time and working until 9.00pm, so the opportunity is normally between 9-11 in the morning, plays havic with your body clock!
Do 1x5k, 1x speed intervals and 1 x slightly longer run/ hill intervals I reckon. Then gym in between 💪🏽 I’ve only just started doing hills in my running group and the impact on my running has been great very quickly! Good luck 💪🏽
I do something similar - 1 x5ish k, a couple of 3k's and an interval run a week. I'd like to try a Lakeland 5k trail next year so i might start making the 3k's hilly ones!
Wow! Thats great to know! I've only just graduated and got a few aches and pains at mo, but once i've got a regular routine started i'll def go for at least 1 hill run per week.
Lots of good suggestions already. I was just going to say why not concentrate on speed intervals / hills, Steve, but if you think you fancy HM training on a treadmill then go for it!
Pop back on here when you can to hear us all moaning about whatever weather we have in the U.K., and you’ll feel like you’re right at home still! 😊🏃♂️❤️
Speeeeed! Go for speed! And swim. And a complementary gym programme while you are there. You'll come back (even more) toned and fit
And have wonderful curries... ah, I love India! I did run outside there, very early in a park with hundreds of others, and met up with a friend from this forum which has been one of the highlights of my participation in HU
Berksrover, well I challenge you to have fun and do one of all you said each week. You seem to have a good variety. No pressure on the time in the gym or pool. You want to see a bit of India I’m sure. This way you define the plan that inspires you, but you already know the content. Do have a complete rest day too though. Can we have photos? 😉❤️
I know this is rather an old post but Just in case it’s of interest, I’ve just dropped a rowing interval workout review in the Strength and Flex Forum. healthunlocked.com/strength...
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