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by Gillhunter
Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: The Graduate Forum
Topic: Cold weather running
Replies: 3
Views: 6467

Re: Cold weather running

Btw Thermacool isn't actually what those tops are called, for some reason that's the name stuck in my head.
by Gillhunter
Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: The Graduate Forum
Topic: Cold weather running
Replies: 3
Views: 6467

Re: Cold weather running

I've just come across the same problem after running this morning. It was so cold I became tired quicker and i found it also affected my breathing rhythm. I'm thinking of buying those thermacool tops, they keep you warm in winter but are a light, breathable material. I think you can buy some styles ...
by Gillhunter
Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:24 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Smoker and overweight.
Replies: 3
Views: 5088

Re: Smoker and overweight.

I'd stopped smoking for 2 half years before I started program so can't really advise on how tough the c25k will be on you. But as last post said, it is better to be a fit smoker than an unfit one. I can also totally recommend Allan Carr's Easyway book! I smoked between 20 -40 a day (more if I was ou...
by Gillhunter
Wed May 19, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: new runner!
Replies: 5
Views: 6225

Re: new runner!

Hi, I'm on week 5 of this plan and have also been getting sore shins, what I believe to be shin splints. You should check the symptoms of shin splints to see if it sounds like your problem too. If it is then there's not much you can do about it. I have started running on softer surfaces, like grass ...