Running

Each morning I run between 4 to 6 miles. I run early due to the shitty heat in AZ. Never did a marathon or a half. Not really my thing. But I have found a good run early will make my go smooth.

Ravishing said:

I don't enjoy running but have done 4 marathons (only 1 a year for the past 4 years). Best time is 4:07... trying to break the 4 hour barrier but is hard

Now that I'm a dad I'm postponing anymore marathons in near term. A half will be my longest this year. I haven't run long distance in like 9 months though. Need to crack the whip and get back out there.

I just enjoy the challenge of the races. I can't just run for fun. It's also a great excuse to eat whatever I want. Probably why I'll never break 4 hr though.

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I have the same mindset as you. I don't really enjoy running but it has so many benefits that it is worth it. The challenge is the fun part. Eating whatever I want is pretty nice too.

I've ran 2 marathons so far and quite a few 20k+ trail/obstacle races with good elevation. Now, I've set my eyes on an ultra (50k, eventually 80k) as I've always preferred the mental challenge of distance over speed. Unfortunately, I'm a bit lazy so I'm not sure I'll have the will to train that much.

Fealorn said:

Next race will be the wineglass marathon and then the Niagara marathon with goal times sub 3hrs.

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That's some crazy speed for a marathon! Sub 3 hours is a godly time.

Citz said:

I have the same mindset as you. I don't really enjoy running but it has so many benefits that it is worth it. The challenge is the fun part. Eating whatever I want is pretty nice too.

I've ran 2 marathons so far and quite a few 20k+ trail/obstacle races with good elevation. Now, I've set my eyes on an ultra (50k, eventually 80k) as I've always preferred the mental challenge of distance over speed. Unfortunately, I'm a bit lazy so I'm not sure I'll have the will to train that much.

That's some crazy speed for a marathon! Sub 3 hours is a godly time.

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Well, not sure I'd call it godly, but for a non competitive runner that's really strong goal/time. Always wanted to run one though.

And here I am trying to run a 19:XX 5k. Did 20:12 during training but haven't had much time to get signed up for any of the local races. Only been running for 6 months or so.

Fealorn said:

Ya the time isn't godly, it's top 5% easy tho. To put things in perspective the winners at the big races will typically run 2:0X. An hour fucking faster, its crazy.

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Yeah I have friends that ran in college, they were in the 2:30 range, and you'd have to shave like 45 seconds off each mile to be world class. It's insanity.

you guys killing me.

Been talking about my running in the weight loss thread.
I always have run. (and biked) periodic with weather. so, fall out of shape during winter, get back in starting spring, actually in shape for summer-late fall.
been doing 5-7miles/day for most of may-Aug. cut back to 5k-4miles mostly since getting near to target weight.
A lap around the block is almost exactly 3.2miles-5k.

I hadn't timed myself in years. did a number of times though this year. Slow as hell. I was a bit surprised. running 7miles/day. only doing 26-28minute 5k.
pretty sure a fat barely JV cross country way back in highschool was 21minute 5k, when I was out of shape, with 18min times end of season. And sure as hell could not run 7miles back then.
Dunno if old age, or not enough protein in the diet. I've cut back to 3-4miles/day, and started drinking protein shakes. should time myself now.

always wanted to do a marathon in highschool/college. never got around to it.
Theres a few 5k's races local. And even a triathlon, in spitting distance of my house every august. I have yet to do it. hahah.
DKH - Give it a Tri

I bike too. but same shit... I bike like 15-20 miles... on a $300 bike. everyone else in the biking thread.. $3000 bikes, doing 100miles every other day..

I like to run but I have an absolute limit of 5 ish miles before the bone on bone rubbing in my fucking knees gets too much. Fuck you football.


To be fair i started in November and my pace and tolerance has gone wayy up. The knees just make the distance my absolute limit.

I've run with the backpack a few times, when I decide to go to the park, instead of street running at the house. its uncomfortable, but I did not notice any real change in speed, etc.
Mostly due to not wanting to leave phone/keys/wallet in the truck. But do always take water as well.

I run 40 miles a week, as a base. I run mostly local races, 5k, 10k, 10 milers, and half marathons. Only started about 2.5 years ago, as a means to lose weight, and got fucking obsessed. Haven't taken the time to train hard enough for a respectable pace in a marathon, so haven't bothered running one, yet. I'm not super fast, but my half PR is 1hr 29m which I'm pretty pleased with.

What Equipment are you guys using ? I really need something that will make it easier on my knees.