^^

I'm signing up.

8/27/2008 9:34:45 PM

I think i fucked up my foot on my run this morning

8/28/2008 7:58:45 AM

^

I have to ice my shins immediately after every run or else I'll start messing up things pretty bad.

8/28/2008 8:03:15 AM

it started to hurt a little bit and then i felt a pop and it began to hurt like hell i'm gonna go see a dr later today but i think i broke one of the little bones in my foot.

8/28/2008 8:09:14 AM

I got lost on my 7 mile run tonight (new neighborhood) and it turned into a 5.5 mile run.

8/28/2008 8:38:35 PM

Well, now I'm officially signed up for the Raleigh half marathon in November.

9/8/2008 10:50:21 AM

^^ thats kinda funny!!

^ congrats!

I'm going to run this week then sign up for mine ( see how things are working first )

9/8/2008 10:52:33 AM

I also got chased by a dog for the first time on that run. Though he seemed content to chase me at the same speed I was running, so I figured if he didn't really want to start sprinting, then neither would I. He got bored after about a half mile.

9/8/2008 11:03:12 AM

dude that would be funny i'd turn and chase it back.


[Edited on September 8, 2008 at 11:10 AM. Reason : .]

9/8/2008 11:09:47 AM

ran 6.2 miles in about 1:11 last week, that's slow, but it was a trail run at 8,500ft elevation

ran 3.6 last night in 32m, still not terribly fast, but I do better on a path at 5,280ft

this Friday/Saturday is the Colorado Relay. (170 mile, 10-person team, 24-hours straight)

I found out what legs I'm running:
"Lung Buster" - Guanella Pass Campground to Guanella Pass - Moderate 2.19 miles
10,800ft to 11,700 ft. elevation (+880 ft.)
http://www.coloradorelay.com/maps/ind-legs/08-legbook-L03.pdf

"Quad Work" - Vail Pass to E. Vail - Very Hard 8.7 miles
10,600ft to 8,800 ft. elevation (-1,848 ft.)
http://www.coloradorelay.com/maps/ind-legs/08-legbook-L13.pdf

"Canyon View" - Bair Ranch Rest Area to Shosone Rest Area - Moderate 6.1 miles
6,100ft to 6,100 ft. elevation (-226 ft.; +182 ft.)
http://www.coloradorelay.com/maps/ind-legs/08-legbook-L23.pdf

this... is... going... to.... suck.

i think when this is done i'm picking up swimming or biking.

[Edited on September 8, 2008 at 12:05 PM. Reason : .]

9/8/2008 12:02:42 PM

I'm thinking about running the California International Marathon. I'm not really in shape for it but I'm trying to hit a time in the 2:50s. For the past two saturdays I've gone 14 but I have no speed anymore

9/8/2008 9:46:09 PM

Ran 2 miles yesterday, foot feels fine today.. i hate running 2 miles though it takes me longer to get ready then shower and clean up after then it does to run the actual 2 miles .. i get to do 4 tomorrow

9/9/2008 3:53:13 PM

5 miles run... no foot pain w00t

9/12/2008 8:15:40 AM

im just running 3 miles every other day at the moment. there is hardly anything more boring than running

9/12/2008 8:57:25 AM

3 to 5 miles you are correct... more you get endorphins less you can haul ass but 3-5 miles bores the snot out of me

9/12/2008 9:21:50 AM

Did 8 miles Friday morning and tried out the run/walk method. I definitely had a faster pace when I was running and felt better in the middle of it. I'll try it again this coming week.

9/13/2008 1:03:44 PM

i'm getting new shoes this week and then i'll start going full blast again right now i need shoes and i'm broke and i don't want o mess my feet up running in worn out shoes again.

9/15/2008 11:30:01 AM

^ Get you a pair of Vibram Fivefingers. Spend a couple of weeks getting used to them. It's a purchase you won't regret.

I say that assuming (and hoping) you have a neutral gait.

9/15/2008 11:38:09 AM

slight overprotator

9/15/2008 11:41:57 AM

If it's slight you might could still benefit. Try running w/o shoes on a soccer field or something to see how it makes your feet feel. When I ran w/ shoes I had lots of problems with foot pain, but once I started going w/o them I've had very few problems.

9/15/2008 12:22:14 PM

Got some new speed work/road race shoes today w00t!
Asics hyper speed 2's

9/23/2008 7:58:35 PM

so I just tried a morning run for the first time, and I've gotta say this is the best I've felt this early in the morning in my life

9/24/2008 9:01:32 AM

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10/12/2008 11:22:48 AM

Did you really bump this thread to post that picture? Not to mention this is the lounge, not chit-chat, and that picture is old.

10/12/2008 4:16:57 PM

DETERMINATION

"At some point you become just a retard"

10/12/2008 7:19:02 PM

So I have a few questions.

I used to run in high school for wrestling. I have never been a great runner, but I was always OK. Then I joined the Navy and we have to run 1.5 miles for our physical readiness test. When I was 18, I did it around 10:00, sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. As I have gotten older, I have gotten really bad. Now I run it in like 13:00. I want to get better, and I want to lose a little bit of weight too.

I have been running on a treadmill I bought. I started last week and am running every other day. Each session, I have run for 45 minutes, the first at a 6.0 mph pace, the next 6.2 mph, and so on. I want to mythodically find out my breaking point and go from there. I imagine it will be about 7.0 mph, maybe a bit more that I can actually maintain for 45 minutes.

1. Is this a good technique? I imagine that since I am training for the ultimate goal of hitting around 10:00 again, I should do a few 15 minute runs on a pace that is much quicker.

2. Are there any supplements that can make me get tired slower and/or increase weight loss? I have started taking Hydroxycut, and it seems like it might be doing something.

3. What about those "5-hr energy drinks"? Yes/No/Maybe?

4. How well does treadmill running translate to road running?

Thanks a bunch!

12/22/2008 2:52:23 AM

I'm somewhat new to running...I've been running something like 3 months. I generally run about 2 miles, and I'm trying to figure out whether I should start running faster, or for a longer distance.

12/22/2008 3:16:00 AM

^^ the navy (3 miles > 1.5 miles)

What are some good running shoes to buy?

12/22/2008 3:41:21 AM

I like New Balance. Friend that I run with likes Adidas.

Ive been trying to run a bit over break on a treadmill. I normally bike all over campus (eg like 10 miles a day, and some long stuff on weekends), but as its been cold (I hate cold) Ive been walking or taking the bus. Doing about 2miles about 2-3 times/week. I wanna actually run completely the KKC here in a bit. Any one else just training for it?

12/23/2008 10:51:20 AM

goto a real shoe store and get fitted for shoes.

last thing you want is to pick up a pair of walking shoes to go running in.

12/23/2008 11:37:59 AM

Quote :

"I'm somewhat new to running...I've been running something like 3 months. I generally run about 2 miles, and I'm trying to figure out whether I should start running faster, or for a longer distance."

What are your goals? You should probably do both, the best way to get better is mixing it up. But again, it depends on your goal.

12/23/2008 11:50:24 AM

I really like Asics, I use to run in Addias because they both have a wide toe box. But a lot of people's feet are different, so I would go , like baonest suggested and get fitted. You honestly don't want to run in shoes that don't feel right for your feet.

As far as running workouts to improve yourself, I would consider if you wanna work on speed or distance or possibly both.

I am definitely a distance runner and I always enjoy the sound of Lance Armstrong as he tells me after my workouts on my ipod how I achieved a personal best record so I generally do both. I switch up my workouts: some days I'll do shorter distance and work on speed and some days I take it easy and work on distance. But honestly, I think to prevent yourself from plateauing switching up your workouts is good no matter what your are achieving.

If you sign up for 5K races and half marathons and marathons and such, that'll push you to work out more too. Eating habits also make a difference. A good diet will give you plenty of energy to do what you want hope this helps

12/24/2008 11:48:22 AM

Quote :

"What are your goals? You should probably do both, the best way to get better is mixing it up. But again, it depends on your goal."

I don't have a specific goal, but a "general" goal is to be able to run a 10k at a pretty fast pace. I'm not sure what pace specifically, but I'll keep pushing myself until I feel satisfied. I don't want to run marathons or anything.

12/26/2008 2:10:02 PM

diet is going to be very important to get into the longer distances

like the last week i have eaten like shit

and today i felt like shit

12/27/2008 8:27:58 AM

I signed up for the City of Oaks marathon a few minutes ago. Figure if I'd give myself almost a year to train for this. Goal is to qualify for Boston. This will also be my first marathon....or any race over 10k.

Should be an interesting year

12/27/2008 5:30:13 PM

What's a good training program for me to follow for this year's City of Oaks marathon?

These were my times about 5 years ago when I was running a LOT:
16:10 5k
9:25 3200m
4:30 1600m
1:55 800m
0:53 400m

I havent been on a strict running schedule since then though. Would prolly run about a 19 minute 5k right now, but I respond quickly to training and feel I could improve a lot in a short time.

My goal is to beat 3:10:00 in the City of Oaks this year. Pretty sure I just want to be building a nice base right now, with minimal speedwork, and start turning up the speed/hill work in the closing 4 months of my training leading up to the marathon....but I really have no idea.

12/29/2008 9:42:06 AM

Sprint a lot.

12/29/2008 9:43:24 AM

Wow, 16:10 5k? I could never dream of being that fast, kudos!

Quote :

"I'm somewhat new to running...I've been running something like 3 months. I generally run about 2 miles, and I'm trying to figure out whether I should start running faster, or for a longer distance."

What is your time for the 2 miles you're at currently? When I started running, I would make my distance longer first and then work on getting faster at it. So when I got up to 3 miles, I would time myself and try to get faster each time I ran it. Then when I got pretty consistent with my 3 mile time, I would add some more distance to it.

I have been told to add about 10% a week as you're trying to add distance, but as someone else said, you need to look at your goals and add accordingly. It's also good to do some longer distance runs at a slower pace and short runs at a faster pace. You can also go to a track and do speed work, which consists of laps around the track (400m for one lap). There are a lot of training guides out there online you can use, look up Hal Higdon.

12/29/2008 9:47:01 AM

The city of oaks marathon is a hilly marathon to be qualifying for Boston. Good luck. You might try running myrtle beach or kiawah island if you can't get it the first time. Both are after Raleigh and about as flat as you can get.

I used a training program similar to hal higdon's intermediate program for my last marathon a few weeks ago. It's an 18 week program, so you don't have to start till the summer. You will want to build up your mileage to a consistent 25-30 miles per week over the next few months before starting the training though.

http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00intermediate.htm

12/29/2008 10:19:21 AM

Yeah, I know there are plenty of "easier" marathons to qualify for Boston, but I figured the same thing, if I cant do it in Raleigh, I can hit up Myrtle.

12/29/2008 10:27:49 AM

So, I was at the bookstore last night in Brier Creek looking for a book by Higdon, and started talking to a Moroccan guy who said he coached track over here, and claimed to have run with Hicham El Guerrouj back in the day. This guy knew his stuff.

I just thought it was cool that he (so he claimed) knew El Guerrouj. That is all.

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12/31/2008 8:21:47 AM

Quote :

"Sprint a lot."

no

Quote :

"I have been told to add about 10% a week as you're trying to add distance"

that's true, and usually if you're doing a stair-step program like this, you'll want to come back down every 4th week. i.e. no more than 3 straight weeks of increasing mileage.


I also recommend Hal Higdon's marathon guide
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm
He has several levels, and they are straight forward and easy to follow, using basic distance running methods and techniques and nothing "fancy".

If you are a former runner but have not been active for a couple/few years, I would recommend to look through his programs, finding one that "feels right" to you, then choosing the program below that. i.e. if you think Advanced 1 sounds good, go down and do Intermediate 2. Or if Intermediate 1 sounds good, go down to Novice 2. Don't let the "novice" title scare you, either. For your first marathon, it's better to take it safe and don't get injured than shoot for a breakout race and qualifying time.

12/31/2008 11:37:07 AM

^No?

Yeah, I guess improving your V02max is useless.

12/31/2008 11:44:54 AM

"sprinting a lot" is useless advice for someone who is training for a marathon.
if you want to increase your V02-max, you won't be "sprinting" anyway - 400-800m repeats are not sprints.

Speed-work is important for someone who is, for example, trying to lower their marathon from 2:50 to 2:30. Speed-work is not required at all for someone who is trying their first marathon, or who is going to run 3:00+. At the most, maybe some fartleks or long tempo runs are useful, but no interval work is necessary

12/31/2008 11:55:15 AM

18 days until my half marathon

im probably not as prepared as i should be but damn if i'm not going to bust my ass to finish

at least the course is supposed to be flat

12/31/2008 12:22:34 PM

Good luck...

and this is a serious question not tww perversion


Does your chest size bother you when you run???

12/31/2008 2:25:12 PM

my collar bone is bloodied and or scabbed and scarred in some places but only after really long runs

otherwise no

12/31/2008 2:34:37 PM

Ok i run one really long run a week and i couldn't imagine having more less secure weight in my upper body... it sucks bad enough as is..

but atleast i can throw mine into a really fast sprint..

12/31/2008 2:36:48 PM

You'd be surprised how secure jog bras are these days. Those puppies don't move a millimeter.

12/31/2008 2:40:39 PM

yea i paid a lot for one adjustable straps and the whole nine

i deal with it, it doesnt keep me from running and working out

12/31/2008 2:45:00 PM