The sub 2.45 marathon thread

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Jock Itch Jun 2016 9:35am, 27 Jun 2016 11,612 posts	0 Jock Itch http://www.fetcheveryone.com/blog-view.php?id=539 Kettle on chaps !!:)
RunningBob Jun 2016 12:19pm, 28 Jun 2016 4,157 posts	0 RunningBob Nice work Jock!
Daz Love Jun 2016 3:27pm, 28 Jun 2016 341 posts	0 Daz Love Great blog as ever.
James74 Jun 2016 8:36am, 29 Jun 2016 1,776 posts	0 James74 Mid week modern man question................. anyone do yoga? My wife talked me into a bit of this, long and short, my hamstrings are getting worse and worse, but I think long term this will be a good thing, right? Thoughts......? Bob stop laughing.
Daz Love Jun 2016 9:23am, 29 Jun 2016 342 posts	0 Daz Love James - I have been out for a few months injured and got involved in something called Body Balance (mix of Pilates and Yoga!) I certainly think it can help. Now back running I have not kept it up but should. They said it will take around 3 months of regular 'doing' to start to see benefit. Steve Way does Pilates and I read once he believes in it. Just don't tell your mates!!! 😀😀
Ninky Nonk Jun 2016 10:07am, 29 Jun 2016 2,346 posts	0 Ninky Nonk Don't call it yoga just call it core strengthening and masculinity can remain intact!
James74 Jun 2016 10:33am, 29 Jun 2016 1,777 posts	0 James74 YES,NN, thats good street skills.
hillck Jun 2016 1:12pm, 29 Jun 2016 154 posts	0 hillck Never done Yoga, I did however, do a course of Pilates once a week for 2-3 months. On the back of that and fewer miles than I usually run (avg. 30-35 per week for 2 months) I ran 1:16 for a half. I then dropped the Pilates and did more miles and got slower again. Doh! The problem I have is I can't be bothered/find the time to do it properly at home and I can't be bothered/find the time to go to a class, especially during the summer months when I'd rather just go for a run. But I'm pretty convinced it works....so I need to stop moaning and be bothered/find the time.....!
RunningBob Jun 2016 8:51am, 30 Jun 2016 4,158 posts	0 RunningBob I think some sort of core exercise does you a lot of good - it doesn't really matter what you call it. Of course (like Hillck says) it is really boring so if you can find some way to enjoy it then even better. I used to go to a class with the mini-Bobswhich gave them a lot of laughs. Running off road and hilly you get some core work for free.
Will Jul 2016 11:35pm, 2 Jul 2016 1,415 posts	0 Will No yoga here but started doing weights lately to try and get a bit stronger. Only little ones mind.