Howdy, Stranger!
Categories
Options
Run for Glory
The materials in this website are in no way intended to replace the professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment of a doctor, qualified personal trainer, therapist, dietitian or nutritionist Runners's World, Part of the Hearst UK well-being network © Copyright 2017
Comments
i'd say Preeti shouldn't even be running yet
she's so over her body's "design weight " that she's risking alot of knee etc damage by running
she needs
a realistic walk program leading to walk run
and some good advice on eating
and an emotional coach to sort out her obvious emotional eating issues
if they just kick her out and drop her on her arse like that
then they will have down loads more harm than good
it's really tabloid approach to tv imho
i was only going for a 10k but started at 6 stones over weight
coach told me to get weight off before running and i am so glad he did
i guess they are going for the "car crash attraction"
you know how you don't want to look at a car crash
but you can't help yourself sometimes
i see that they haven't given the program it's own webpage either just a news report
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/athletics/4764104.stm
and the link there for "read marathonners diary" is nothing to do with this prog!
at least i've learned the spelling of preeti's name though!
it's the programme that the architypal fat bloke at the pub watches and says to his mates laughing - " 'ere look at this lot !"
it's not motivational at all
it almost makes you wanna go for a ciggie
(and i don't even smoke)
If I wasn't already running, I'm not sure this would encourage me to get out of the front door - they seem to have made a great thing about taking people who have never run before and training them for the marathon and then wondering why they are finding it difficult.
As for Preeti, she has some serious issues which need addressing before she even thinks about a marathon schedule.
Michelle, fair play to her but the coaches should have said a big NO NO to her interval training and explained why to the viewing public. As it was they made it sounds like an essential part of weight loss and early marathnon training.
Not sure of his name but the lad who's lost 2 st. Massive well done to him, but is he risking serious injury by marathon training as opposed to weight loss training?
John (blind bloke). Superb grit and determination but he's got a knackered hip already. Get him seen to.
You get the impression that the producers wish for TV is over-powering anything bordering sensible training.
http://www.holisticjunction.com/displayarticle.cfm?ID=5872
Got the impression most were left on their own in terms of training, the coaches have not been discussing individual training and nutrition plan with the runners. Pretti (?) was going for a training run, but the viewer got the impression this was a random session, nothing known in terms of distance or time on feet.
Surely there must have been thousands of applicants so how did they let Preeti thru unless they knew she wouldn't make it but that if she failed it would be good TV. I'll be surprised if she ever pulls a pair of trainers on again after that - seemed really badly managed. I can only hope that she was given a bit of support after she was dropped and not just shown the door.
What is the rationale for the programme - to promote a healthy lifestyle for viewers - or to promote mental cruelty and stigmatise people with weight problems?
I have yet to see anything of educational content on this programme.
Replacing Cram and co. with some Army PTI instructors would be a better bet. PTI's have experience and the skills to turn couch potato teenagers into something fitter. They may also have an emotional range and empathetic understanding beyond that of the health Nazis - Cram/Gunnel/Dr Death.
How's it rating? Does it have an audience?
Initially when I saw only ten listed on the justgiving page I assumed the other 3 had dropped out. But with Preeti still listed I'm not quite sure what to make of it now.
Here is the justgiving page again for anyone who's new to this thread:
http://www.justgiving.com/Statements/articles/bbc_fundraisers.asp
Haven't seen any mention of any of them at any of the big HMs over the last couple of weekends.
I have just "stumbled" across this forum after doing a search for Run For Glory through Ask. I am actually one of the participants of the program - although based on the 3 episodes shown so far you wouldn't know it. I think I'm the token "Northener" who was accepted on the program but unfortunately, along with some of the others, am yet to feature. I became involved in the project as unfortunately we lost our eldest son, Daniel, to suicide in March 2005. Since then we have been heavily involved in promoting the services of Samaritans to young men, particularly in the Nort East of England. I was contacted by the charity to ask if I was prepared to take part which I agreed to do as I felt this would allow me to give something back for all the support they have given my family.
I can honestly say prior to doing this I loathed running with a passion. My sport has always been football and my fitness had dwindled somewhat in the last couple of years, but particularly in the last 6 months after Daniel's death. I was also in a terrible state emotionally.
I am however now really enjoying the (running) training and have completed a few half marathons as part of my training (not in race conditions though) in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. And for the record I came second in the 5 miler recently shown in 45 minutes but unfortunately this wasn't featured.
I'd love to get involved in your debate as much as I can although "contractually" I am unable to discuss anything that hasn't yet been broadcast - but feel free to ask on what you've seen so far!
Although I'm still nervous about the "big day" I feel I've made so much progress (both physically & mentally) in the last few months that I have a real chance of running the whole race. I now see running as a real sport, an enjoyable experience and one that I plan to continue with - Nort Run is diarised for October.
For details on my campaign visit www.justgiving.com/ifucareshare or www.ifucareshare.co.uk. or email me at dean@bedefinancial.co.uk
Many thanks
We are extremely honoured to have you join our humble thread!
As you say your appearances on the show so far have been somewhat limited!
Reading your story, it is a real shame that you haven't been featured more - let's hope the producers allow you a bit more airtime over the next few shows.
Congratulations on coming 2nd in the 5 miler - 45 mins is a good time (can't believe you didn't even get a mention for that!!). And good to hear you've got a few 13 milers under your belt. Fully understand that you may not be able to answer questions but if you are allowed to say, are you doing any official races before FLM and what is the longest run you'll do before the big day? General consensus around these threads seem to suggest even first timers should try at least one 20 miler - I'd be interested to know if RFG recommend similar?
Very best of luck with your training, looking forward to following your progress with interest!!
MrL