Overgaard Posted July 20, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've decided to make a Leica Running Team and will post an article later on how to start running, become fit and loose weight. It's quite easy if done the right way. If you visit my Digilux 2 page there's a link to the challenge at Nike+ website. It runs for a year, starting on August 1, 2009. And to have ones results in the challenge online at the Nike+ page and my Leica pages, you will need a Nike+ iPod. The challenge is simply to run the longest distance in a year. But here's a link to the challenge on this page: leica.overgaard.dk - Thorsten Overgaard's Leica Sites - Leica Digilux 2 sample photos and tests (as well as Panasonic DMC-LC1) - Page 1 of 3 My article on starting running and loosing weight will be posted later. Here's a shot from the movie "YES!" to get you in the mood (where there's a running team of photographers running and photographing at the same time). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 Hi Overgaard, Take a look here Leica Running Team (Nike+). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Overgaard Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted July 21, 2009 Great to see some are picking up on this. The challenge starts August 1 and runs for 365 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerprinz Posted July 21, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2009 Picking up on the good idea was the easy part. The real challenge will begin August 1st. But I am fully committed. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted July 21, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2009 I typically run 5+ miles each weekday. I'm a bit deficient at the moment because I'm recovering from hernia surgery, but my doctor likes the results. At my annual physical exams all he ever says is "whatever you're doing, keep doing it." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted July 21, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2009 Doug--wow, you are impressive! 5+ miles/day? Dang. I'm still working up to 5 miles. My knees aren't the best, so I can only jog 2-3 times a week. I"m up for being part of the Leica Running Team! Sounds fun! Troy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted July 21, 2009 This will be fun. I thought Doug was all about fresh air and only that. 5 miles a day is quite impressive. My goal will be running 40 miles a month. I've been reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami - Hardcover - Random House who's a Japanese author who runs 250 kilometers a month and a marathon once a year. Great book for anyone slightly interested in running or writing or setting goals for them self. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted July 21, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well running is bad for you so I never do it. I do walk many miles every week and I'm on my feet around 5+ hour a day at work. I'll have a look at the challenge sometime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_d Posted July 21, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 21, 2009 For you folks like me with bad knees and backs you should consider getting yourself a nice road bicycle and pedal instead of run. A nice Italian road bike that is properly fitted to you is just as enjoyable to use as a Leica. I lost almost 40 lbs cycling in the last year, it works out to be about 1 pound lost per 100 miles of pedaling. Eventually I will get down to zero. Maybe we need a fitness section of this forum for the R users to participate in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted July 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2009 This is a great idea, Thorsten I am definitely "IN" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted July 22, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 22, 2009 My knees aren't the best, so I can only jog 2-3 times a week. There are lots of ways to separate runners from their paychecks but the one I feel is most important is good running shoes. Don't skimp on this most important item! It pays to visit a good athletic shoe store and listen to their advice - and once you decide on a shoe, support the store that provided you with priceless knee-saving knowledge. This topic is more-or-less related to photography. The late Galen Rowell considered good physical conditioning to be essential for his photographic work, and I agree! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted July 22, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 22, 2009 As a former serious jogger (between 30 and 80 miles per week depending upon what race I was training for), I would love to join - but my knee is still gone. I will first lose weight on a home trainer (when my legs can go round and round) and see if I can start jogging later in the year. Doug is 100% correct - do not skimp on jogging shoes. Bad knees are bad enough but shin splints are excruciating too. Ravi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted July 23, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 23, 2009 Hey Doug Sure glad you're "recouping" ok. I got a pulled groin muscle right now but getting better. I'm sure none of it is related to carrying scads of equipment around tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted July 29, 2009 So the Nike+iPod Challenge starts this Saturday August 1 and goes on for a year. If you want to participate from the beginning, go to this website and find the Nike+iPod challenge to the left leica.overgaard.dk - Thorsten Overgaard's Leica Sites - Leica Digilux 2 sample photos and tests (as well as Panasonic DMC-LC1) - Page 1 of 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector_jorge Posted July 31, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 31, 2009 I agree with the idea. I run 2/4Km. each weekend, and I ran a 10Km. competence last June. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted August 1, 2009 Okay, it's on. We start the Nike+iPod today August 1 and I happens to be in the lead with this mornings 7 km run (We're rehearsing for a 5 km DHL Running Day in three weeks every Saturday - so that was handy for me ;-) Anyhow, anyone who want's to join in, do so. And lets get pictures as well of it and from it. Here's the direct link to the Nike+iPod challenge "Leica Running Team" http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,472055313 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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