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Niko Niko running technique experiences

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slowrun · 09/06/2018 16:46

Has anyone tried it? Does anyone want to try it and report back? I would love to hear of your experiences. Here is the technique:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2khySLE

Personally, I ran for 27 minutes outside today using this technique after only watching the above clip on Wednesday and the following days practising it, doing 30 minutes continuous laps on carpet inside, each day, our house!

I didn't feel fit to drop, either.

I'm amazed!

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 17:54

Aw, I remember those times, Verbena. Maybe if he settles after an earlyish feed, you never know.

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Verbena87 · 06/07/2018 17:42

My 10 month old thinks morning is 5:30am. However, he also thinks my boob needs to be within eating distance, so I suspect I won’t be out running. However, we shall see!

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 16:17

Good idea, Verbena and if you happen to wake up early it's lovely and fresh before 7 am. Smile

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Verbena87 · 06/07/2018 15:46

@slowrun low impact sounds good. Gynae and physio are both supportive of me starting to run again on the grounds that the benefits to my mind and body will outweigh the further knackering up of my pelvic floor, so once it’s a bit less hot I might have a tentative go.

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 14:49

Verbena, I think Niko Niko is much lower impact if you think that would help you. I have mentioned before my Fitbit thinks I am exercising on an Elliptical when I am actually running Niko Niko. Maybe try it tentatively for a short time to see how it feels?

Paul, I hope it goes well! Wishing you all the best!

mimi, fantastic! Welcome to the pack! And your dog will get used to it, they are quick learners!

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mimiasovitch · 06/07/2018 14:36

@slowrun this thread has spurred me on and I went for a run for the first time in a few years today. I did C25K years ago and regularly did a 7k run. I was never particularly fast though, and a variety of injuries combined with a job that didn't really allow me to heal properly meant I gave it up.

My weight is the highest it's ever been but I find it hard to do extra on top of my daily dog walk, so after reading this last night, I had a go today. Seriously confused the dog though! I concentrated on landing properly, didn't feel too slow but I clearly was, as even mostly jogging it took me 55 mins to do 5k, though I did walk some parts, and stop for the dog to have a river swim. I feel amazing and can't wait to go out again.

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 06/07/2018 13:47

Meant to be 24 degrees tomorrow at 0900, I’m going to melt at this Parkrun plus my one is really exposed to the sun.

Don’t care if I clock 60mins. Must. Not. Expire.

Verbena87 · 06/07/2018 13:30

Anyone doing this with pelvic organ prolapse? I’m doing Pilates, physio and electrical stimulation for mine but am dying to get back to running and wondered if this might be a good way to undo slightly less of my hard work?!

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 10:02

Good idea, Miss. Dehydration can make you feel awful.

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MissMarplesKnitting · 06/07/2018 10:00

I'm going to have to try a very late jaunt tonight.

Tried lastnight and was drenched in sweat after about 1km and came home cos I felt weird. Dehydration probably.

Will try 8/9pm tonight instead...

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 10:00

Lady Grin I pretend people assume I'm just a long distance runner....(please don't quash my illusions.)

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 09:57

Wiifit, I have my running kit out ready, usually. Practically fall out of bed into it. Feels nice getting out in the fresh air and almost dreamlike if I'm still a bit sleepy. I find I wake automatically if I'm expecting to do a run.Grin

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LadyWithLapdog · 06/07/2018 09:54

And to pp wondering how it looks. A bit odd to me, but then I saw myself in the photo from parkrun and I looked odd too. Least of my worries :)

LadyWithLapdog · 06/07/2018 09:50

This has cleared up a mystery for me. I saw someone running this style at a parkrun last week. I wondered what it was, her own style or a technique? She kept catching up with me as I had to slow down to catch my breath. Mystery solved!

Wiifitmama · 06/07/2018 09:50

18 degrees sounds lovely! The problem is that I am not an early riser. It is usually close to 9am before I get out for a run and it is just waaaaaay too hot by then!

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slowrun · 06/07/2018 09:25

Yes, insanely hot wiifit. I went at 6.25 this morning. Had already got up to 18 degrees. Felt fresher than our house, though! The shade was glorious!

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Wiifitmama · 06/07/2018 08:53

Well I was supposed to go for my jog this morning but it already 23 degrees in the shade and god knows what in the sun at 8:30 in London so I just cannot face it. The next few days are predicted to be insanely high temperatures so I think I am just going to have to wait until next week when it is just “hot” and not this crazy.

FaithEverPresent · 05/07/2018 09:15

Ha ha @PaulHollywoodsSexGut

I do continuous trotting to Niko Niko and continuous plodding when I run ‘fast’!

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 04/07/2018 21:49

Continuous Trotting is my new mantra 😂

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slowrun · 04/07/2018 21:03
Grin
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FaithEverPresent · 04/07/2018 20:59

Continuous trotting! I’ve been running for years but I’m enjoying a change of approach.

You’re right slowrun, I would have been slower on the couch!

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 04/07/2018 20:11

@faitheverpresent

Is that a combination of running and walking or just trotting along for the full 45mins?

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slowrun · 04/07/2018 11:23

I did another run outside this morning. Fitbit still thought I was on the Elliptical. I think I will probably have an indoor run tomorrow. Run was ok, speed the same but calves felt a bit tired. Indoor does seem easier still although I like getting out in the early morning fresh air.

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slowrun · 04/07/2018 11:20

That's great, Faith. You might feel like you are getting slower but a run compared to not running, on that day, is actually faster!Grin It will be good as part of active recovery to get the circulation going.

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FaithEverPresent · 04/07/2018 10:02

Just managed 45 minutes and 2.3 miles. It was a pleasant jaunt, I’d never normally run in the week after a 10k but managed to Niko Niko no problem. My only issue is I seem to be getting slower and slower! 19’44 minute/miles today!!