Ian C Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Ok, wierd request but I thought it'd give you lot someting to do on Monday morning rather than work. Except you, Alex, get on with that build documentation. Anyway - I've started running as a keepy fitty thing. On a running machine. I've been doing it long enough to know that I will keep doing it and I've made progress from 0.5 miles and wheezing for an hour afterwards to a personal best of 1.5 miles this evening and recovering in about ten minutes. Yay go me. I feel better about myself etc etc, but the only trouble is, my view is this: http://www.ian.chisholm.clara.net/pix/wall.jpg So can someone point me at something I can look at while running. A picture with so much detail I can print it out and look at it a lot while going nowhere fast. Nothing unimaginitive like porn, cars, kittens, etc. I can think of those myself And don't post up the picture I've just uploaded because that's what I'd do in an attempt to be funny. No similar blank walls (no1 suspect for that = Jake), no photochops of my uploaded picture with something like "run you fricker" put on it, or a dangling carrot or whatever. I'm sure I haven't covered all the bases there, so let the mayhem begin -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 you want to get a set of magic eye pictures, those would be a bugger to see while jogging. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 good on you ian!!! i know the feeling mate..... but i got myself a personal divx player ..... keeps me going for longer lol best time to run is first thing in the morning!!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Why not run.........outside..........that's it!!!!! A constantly changing view that'll keep you occupied!!!!! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Believe it or not, I used to run a lot at one time and had a period of time whereby I could not run outside and had to run on a treadmill. I found that a mirror in front of me worked well as it helped me keep my form and shape. Perhaps a long mirror (pardon the pun) could help you too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 What about that really huge picture that has like the entire history of the world in it. Damn, I can't remember what its called. I think you'd have to print each page out and piece if together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 http://www.thepictureofeverything.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qaisar Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Believe it or not, I used to run a lot at one time and had a period of time whereby I could not run outside and had to run on a treadmill. I found that a mirror in front of me worked well as it helped me keep my form and shape. Perhaps a long mirror (pardon the pun) could help you too? I agree, a mirror is an excellent thing to have in front of you when running to keep an eye on form, together with some music to keep you from getting bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 plasma screen on the wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 how about a 52" plasma screen telly and some german entertainment?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 plasma screen on the wall? aaaargh to late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Wow, so much for Monday morning Cheers so far guys, responses are: No mirrors! F*** that I don't feel THAT good about myself plus that would involve effort finding, buying, transporting, and worst of all, installing. Then my housemate would destroy it in some way. That picture of everything is hardly the history of the world! It looks more like a comic book cover, I'll pass thanks. Running outside isn't something I'm ready for yet, I outrun my own pace and I wreck my shins because my trainers are cheap and nasty. And it's cold. And people can see me. Video player is no good, alas. For a start, I have nowhere to put it, as the picture demonstrates Also, I don't watch TV much anyway and I wouldn't be able to concentrate on it. And it costs a lot of cash Also, I find the best time to run for me is in the evening a couple of hours after I've eaten. I seem to have way more stamina then. But I'm an utter n00b at this so don't take that as advice lol Keep 'em coming -Ian Edit - just spotted the plasma screen posts - let's narrow things down a bit by saying "it mustn't cost any money" which is why I said I just wanted something interesting to print out real big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 See now, being a nerd, I'd take the opportunity to learn something pointless but which I think I ought to know anyway (e.g. the names and dates of all the kings and queens of England). I'd print it all off in size 72 font and just repeat it. Actually, on the rare occasions I've done anything vaguely aerobic, I did find myself reciting stuff anyway (poems, mental arithmatic, anything)...it just seemed that's what my mind wanted to do to take anyway the numbing boredom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughany Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hello mate, being ex forces, I did and still do alot of running. Running outside is best but if you are going to run on a treadmill, try the following * Use a mirror, as CJ suggested it will help keep your form * Hydrate yourself adequately before you start * Chew chewing gum, takes your mind off the run * Breath normally * When it get difficult, think about something to take your mind off it, I count to 100 continuously until the difficult period goes. * Keep the workouts varied * Keep a training log * Invest in a good pair of running trainers * Last couple of minutes, increase the pace, this will get you working in a different training zone which will help you improve the buffering of lactic acid so you can train at higher intensities for longer periods. oh yeh and the last thing - TRY TO ENJOY IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Just read your latest sig - you're gonna snap and become a serial killer of chavs, aren't you, Cliff I was seriously thinking about putting up my 6-sheets-of-A4-wide-in-colour full circuit diagram of the MkIV Engine control system at one point. That was close. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Tropical fish tank ? Turn the exercise bike round to face a window ? Make your own camera obscura ? Grow lots of different types of mould and fungi on the wall ? Co2 gun and some paper targets...that way when you are fit enough and can shoot on the run, you can apply for a licence to kill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I am just about to start again after yet another knee problem (plus a huge bout of lazyitess) and should really put up a big poster of me as I am now. Very fat and very unfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Uh oh, thought I, as I spotted Ewen had replied Tropical fish tank ? See response for mirror and multiply by 100 as it involves maintenance as well. Turn the exercise bike round to face a window ? It's a very narrow room. It's also not a bike, I can't run on a bike. Make your own camera obscura ? Perhaps not Grow lots of different types of mould and fungi on the wall ? I'm saving that one for the tedium of showering after the run. Co2 gun and some paper targets...that way when you are fit enough and can shoot on the run, you can apply for a licence to kill ? You don't know me, do you -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 May sound stupid but have you thought of a radio station? you get the music to run to (keeping in time with the beats) and the talking to make you laugh??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 How about a big world map, learn the capitols of every country off by heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Emanage Ultimate tuning manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Bugger...no virtual pint this time then:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I love the Biro Art stuff http://www.biro-art.com/inhumanpyramid.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 http://www.bordergatewayprotocol.net/jon/humor/images/backpackman/waldo.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepster Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Run the M25 Plot out on some paper all the junctions and how far apart they are and then after u complete x amount of miles move your cut out supra up the map. well they do this in a gym my mate goes too! (they use a fridge magnet instead of a supra!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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