***The Official Runners Thread***

[i69blackbabies]

Originally Posted by SemperParatus

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location alaska

dude I would love to toke some **** and just tear off my shirt and run in the wild or **** with bears and have them chase me.


**** or do some shrooms for like two days and make friends with the animals.

[SemperParatus]

Originally Posted by i69blackbabies

location alaska

dude I would love to toke some **** and just tear off my shirt and run in the wild or **** with bears and have them chase me.


**** or do some shrooms for like two days and make friends with the animals.

Bears can run down a horse. Good luck with that.

[SSgtHardcore0369]

Originally Posted by SemperParatus

Congrats. I remember towards the end of the 25K I was thinking "There's no way I could do another 10.7 miles".

Good Job Dave Man

yeah but at the same time im sure you were thinking about how far you can actually run before your body breaks

[i69blackbabies]

Originally Posted by SemperParatus

Bears can run down a horse. Good luck with that.

lateral movements my friend, they are massive and cant turn as fast

use the trees to your advantage, be a ninja

[PlasticTrees]

I've never actually ran with my ipod before. I have that thing that attaches to your arm and stuff, but i've never used it while running.

When I run outdoors I like to just listen to nature and my heart beating. But I think it would be nice when I run indoors...

[jr gong]

I wish I had an iPod to run with, would definitely help. How do you all remedy muscle loss with the runs? I've been thinking about buying some kind of BCAA/L-Glutamine supplement to take before I run to help spare muscle.

I'm seeking to gain some weight so I will most likely keep my mileage right where it is (11 miles), all LSD.

[terzter]

Originally Posted by jr gong

I wish I had an iPod to run with, would definitely help. How do you all remedy muscle loss with the runs? I've been thinking about buying some kind of BCAA/L-Glutamine supplement to take before I run to help spare muscle.

I'm seeking to gain some weight so I will most likely keep my mileage right where it is (11 miles), all LSD.

just adjust your calories in. Your muscle will not breakdown during a run

[tse]

Originally Posted by Spielzeug

what is your base mileage currently looking like ?

I'm currently only doing 3 - 6 miles per run, 3 times a week. I'd like to add some morning runs too but do a lot of swimming and lifting too. About 6 months ago I'd built up to just over 30 miles a week but that's as good as I got - running 8 miles max. Right now though I've dropped back down though, and I'd like to be able to do 10 miles easily. This week I've run 12 miles. Any tips?

And I see you're training for an ultramarathon - best of luck!

[jr gong]

Originally Posted by tse

I'm currently only doing 3 - 6 miles per run, 3 times a week. I'd like to add some morning runs too but do a lot of swimming and lifting too. About 6 months ago I'd built up to just over 30 miles a week but that's as good as I got - running 8 miles max. Right now though I've dropped back down though, and I'd like to be able to do 10 miles easily. This week I've run 12 miles. Any tips?

And I see you're training for an ultramarathon - best of luck!

Google "BUD/S Warning Order" it's a program that is meant to progress you to 30 miles a week. The progressions are pretty steady to avoid running injuries and the like and it's easy to follow. It asks you to pace all of your runs at 8:30 min/mile pace.

[burlyman619]

This is probably the worst thread evar. how in their right mind LIKES to run?

[Spielzeug]

Originally Posted by tse

I'm currently only doing 3 - 6 miles per run, 3 times a week. I'd like to add some morning runs too but do a lot of swimming and lifting too. About 6 months ago I'd built up to just over 30 miles a week but that's as good as I got - running 8 miles max. Right now though I've dropped back down though, and I'd like to be able to do 10 miles easily. This week I've run 12 miles. Any tips?

And I see you're training for an ultramarathon - best of luck!

I was a fan of the "Jack Daniels" method as a beginner - add 3 miles a week, every 3 weeks - long runs coming first

[10ThousandFists]

Originally Posted by jr gong

I'm currently following the BUD/S Warning Order, Week #4 right now (can be found here). I'll probably have to up my calories drastically if I plan on doing it to it's end which I am still debating.

Can you give a quick overview of what that program involves?

Cheers man!

[jr gong]

Originally Posted by 10ThousandFists

Can you give a quick overview of what that program involves?

Cheers man!

Basically, it's a program designed to prep you up for Navy SEAL school (BUD/S). It involves calisthenic workouts and swimming/running. I'm only using the running portion because imo it's a safe and effective method to workup to a decent mileage/week.

You start off by running 2 miles 3 times weekly at a 8:30 pace, for 2 weeks. You take a week off, and then you bump it up to 9 miles a week. You can find all of the progressions on this website

http://www.navysealteams.com/warning.htm

[jr gong]

Finally built up to a decent mileage/wk without getting injured, feelsgoodman.jpg.

[GottaBeHUGE]

new fan of running her boy do good shoes make all the difference

[jr gong]

Originally Posted by GottaBeHUGE

new fan of running her boy do good shoes make all the difference

No kidding. I used to have pain in either my ankle or shins almost every time I went out on a run, Nike Free's changed all of that.

[GottaBeHUGE]

Originally Posted by jr gong

No kidding. I used to have pain in either my ankle or shins almost every time I went out on a run, Nike Free's changed all of that.

I was running in under armour cross training shoes which I thought were fine but I was getting terrible pain in my left leg. I went and bought a good pair of new balance running shoes and problem was fixed instantly

[jr gong]

There is such a major difference in recovery times for my runs when I do them on concrete vs. softer surfaces. I had to run home from the gym which was about ~3.7 miles and my shins where aching a bit after the run.

Thankfully enough though stretching/alternating showers has removed 95% of the aches and pain.

[burlyman619]

Originally Posted by i69blackbabies

location alaska

dude I would love to toke some **** and just tear off my shirt and run in the wild or **** with bears and have them chase me.


**** or do some shrooms for like two days and make friends with the animals.

lmfao wtf

[jr gong]

There is just something about running in 40F weather that changes everything oh so drastically, haha. I've been going to the local high shool track to run where it's only 4 laps for a mile, vs 10 in the indoor track at the gym. My goal would be to run 4 miles at a 8 min pace, which I imagine I'm either at or exceeding (hopefully).

How are all of you doing with your goals?

[tse]

Originally Posted by jr gong

There is just something about running in 40F weather that changes everything oh so drastically, haha. I've been going to the local high shool track to run where it's only 4 laps for a mile, vs 10 in the indoor track at the gym. My goal would be to run 4 miles at a 8 min pace, which I imagine I'm either at or exceeding (hopefully).

How are all of you doing with your goals?

Ah I always get confused by anything which isn't degrees celsius haha.

Anyway managed my first 16km run on Tuesday in 95 mins! Which is a big thing for me because in the past I've had trouble running faster than 10 mins/ mile. So last week was great, hopefully next week will be as good. 8 min pace sounds really good though, hopefully I'll be able to speed up soon.

Weather here has gone crazy though, one minute it's ok and the next there's a torrential downpour - when it rains do you guys wear what you normally would or extra stuff? Usually I just wear a vest and running tights and change when I get back, but am not sure if this is the advised thing to do?

[jr gong]

Originally Posted by tse

Ah I always get confused by anything which isn't degrees celsius haha.

Anyway managed my first 16km run on Tuesday in 95 mins! Which is a big thing for me because in the past I've had trouble running faster than 10 mins/ mile. So last week was great, hopefully next week will be as good. 8 min pace sounds really good though, hopefully I'll be able to speed up soon.

Weather here has gone crazy though, one minute it's ok and the next there's a torrential downpour - when it rains do you guys wear what you normally would or extra stuff? Usually I just wear a vest and running tights and change when I get back, but am not sure if this is the advised thing to do?

It doesn't rain much here but I'd be careful as you can probably get sick pretty easily. Yeah, pacing yourself takes a lot of practice... I gouge how fast I'm going by my breathing patterns. Typically if I can breathe through my nose without too much effort I'm either going high 8 or mid 9s.. once I have to breath out through my mouth I'm probably around high 7 or 8.

Are you training for a half or full marathon?

[SpyderTT]

Originally Posted by tse

This is awesome - was looking for running info earlier. I started about a year ago, then stopped during summer, then started again recently. Would love to do a marathon - triathalon - ironman. Anyone done any of the above and got any tips on diet/ training? (basically how to build up mileage)

I did an Ironman Tri 9 weeks ago...

Originally Posted by tse

I'm currently only doing 3 - 6 miles per run, 3 times a week. I'd like to add some morning runs too but do a lot of swimming and lifting too. About 6 months ago I'd built up to just over 30 miles a week but that's as good as I got - running 8 miles max. Right now though I've dropped back down though, and I'd like to be able to do 10 miles easily. This week I've run 12 miles. Any tips?

And I see you're training for an ultramarathon - best of luck!

It sounds like you have a good base to start off of for running, but a lot of you time needs to be spent in the saddle.

Also, You will need to only train for 4-5 months leading up to the ironman (the other 7-8 months is spent doing base training)

[jr gong]

Timed my 3 mile 2 days ago and it was about 23 minutes, although I wasn't running for time which is decent (imo). I wish I could have timed the 4 mile I did yesterday, I am positive it was in the 30-32 min range (based on my exertion).

After doing 4 mile runs running 2 feels like nothing, I wonder what it feels like after you run 6 miles regularly, haha.

[jr gong]

I decided to increase my mileage as I am highly considering enlisting for a shot at becoming an Army Ranger. I've been interested in US SOF units for a long time, and from what BTDT's have said starting out as a Ranger is a good career choice.

I've been doing 2/3/o/4/2, I'm going to jack it up to 2/4/o/5/2 and use the 2 milers as HIIT and the others as LSD. From what I have been told by both former & current Rangers, I should be aiming at doing the 5 miles in 30-35 mins. to be succesful at RIP.

Will keep my times posted in here, how is everybody else doing?

[garrettryan24]

IN!! Did my first half marathon this past Nov. 1st. Looking forward to more in the Spring.

[PlasticTrees]

I've started running outside at night lately. There is something strangely exhilirating about running in the dark. I think I get less tired also.

[garrettryan24]

Originally Posted by PlasticTrees

I've started running outside at night lately. There is something strangely exhilirating about running in the dark. I think I get less tired also.

Did this in high school. Very quiet outside as well. Just gotta make sure you are comfortable with the neighborhood you are running in.

[jr gong]

Most of the time I end up running in the dark, it's pretty much pitch black here at 5 pm because of the winter.

[cphustla]

i need to buy running shoes i got about 60$ any suggestions? also how do i tell if its a good running shoe.