Where's my MISC runners at?

[cmc0108]

anyone else here have a garmin watch?



I love this thing. It tracks:

GPS Location
Speed
pace
distance
elevation
heartrate
lap time
and pretty much anything else I want.

I can upload runs to garmin.com and view all of this distance at any point throughout the run(which is displayed in a graph). One of my favorite features is that I can set a pace that I want to run, for instance like 8 miles per hour. Then as I start to run to fast, it alerts me that Im speeding up. As I start to run too slow, it alerts me that Im slowing down so as to always keep you on pace.

This is the Garmin Forerunner 410, which is the older model, and can be had for under $200

[dirtdickens]

anyone here got tips on running? sprinting? avoiding shin splints?

When I first got more serious about running I got them in both of my shins and still have a case of plantar fasciitis that still bothers me 5 years later.
-As generic as it sounds, stretching is huge. You can google specific stretches but most of the time it is due to not doing the simple stuff like toe touches. Its all connected.
-Shoes are huge part too, no air max crap. I run in the city and after trying numerous brands, Nike Free is the only thing I will ever run in again.
-Arch supports are another aspect. I have terribly flat feet and I was never right till I threw in a pair of hard shelled supports from Dicks.

[Poolee32]

In I hope this thread doesn't die.

[CatSneezer69]

running feelsgoodman

[TokenV]

IN

I ran some 10K and 10M races before, and I try ro run 6-9 miles 3-4 times a week. When training for a race I add some interval-training to my runs.

I use this GPS-watch (Garmin Forerunner 305) to track and program runs:

I know it's old, but I have used it for many years without any problem.

I don't enter races that often, I find it fun occasionaly, but I prefer running solo.
The aim for 2013 is: one 10M, one 20K, one 10K and at the end of the year either a half marathon or a marathon, depends on my training progress.

[FS2]

In I hope this thread doesn't die.

Don't worry it won't die. I'll bump it as much as I can.

Good day Gents, another fine day to get some mileage!

[Socalstylz88]

I pretty much stop all forms of cardio from January-March then I begin training for triathlon season.

I really enjoy early morning runs in the spring/summer/fall, so relaxing.

[Bobalobski]

Used to manage a running store. Don't buy into all that crap about gait analysis, running expensive running shoes etc. Not sure why anyone thinks a minimum wage employee is qualified to analyse biomechanics.
Find a shoe that is comfortable and stick with it.

[theoxinthebox]

was running hard back end of last year training for one of them 10k obstacle course event... got pretty hooked on it and everytime I ran I went hard out to beat my previous run time or PB. Gave me a serious focus to just put my runners on and go for it. Use Runkeeper to track my speed/distance etc and pretty much always have Swedish House Mafia blaring in my ears to keep motivated

slacked off it since and been hitting the weights but will need to pound the streets again soon so i'm prepped for June tough mudder

[Aspides]

Around 30-40km a week, preparing for military brah, checking in.

[SquatWombats]

i hate running, mainly because i suck at it. only doing 3km a week at night as i dont really enjoy it. Rather do circuit training/met cons at the gym or at crossfit.

[FS2]

i hate running, mainly because i suck at it. only doing 3km a week at night as i dont really enjoy it. Rather do circuit training/met cons at the gym or at crossfit.

You have to remember it's a marathon not a sprint.

1.86 miles you run is still better than doing 0.00 miles.

Just pace yourself and block out the outside world, don't worry if you think you're going to slow or too fast. You need to feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, it's running time!

[Rain50]

If anyone has any sites or Web articles they think are incredibly helpful for getting good running form, pm me. Will rep first couple or so. I have bad form as far as my lower body goes and it finally caught up to me when I started treadmill running at various elevations a week or so ago, hoping it will heal without surgery. I walk and run with my legs rather than my body, so I'm a heel striker. I struggle with leaning forward when I walk and run.. So I use more energy than needed.

[Socalstylz88]

If anyone has any sites or Web articles they think are incredibly helpful for getting good running form, pm me. Will rep first couple or so. I have bad form as far as my lower body goes and it finally caught up to me when I started treadmill running at various elevations a week or so ago, hoping it will heal without surgery. I walk and run with my legs rather than my body, so I'm a heel striker. I struggle with leaning forward when I walk and run.. So I use more energy than needed.

http://www.active.com/running/Articl...r-Running-Form

[SquatWombats]

You have to remember it's a marathon not a sprint.

1.86 miles you run is still better than doing 0.00 miles.

Just pace yourself and block out the outside world, don't worry if you think you're going to slow or too fast. You need to feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, it's running time!

Yeh its slowly starting to get to me. I run at like 9.30 at night. dark, fresh air, quiet, isolated, trance pumping. I just hate running during the day when theres cars out and stuff.

dont really like long distances, i tracked a run around my block is just 3km and has hills and everything so its not a bad run at all. Just trying to slowly feel more comfortable at it and improve my times.

[gosn]

just started running never done cardio in my life, 2.5km walk/run a night lmao. try run every non lifting day (3 times a week) its rewarding but hard as fuk.

[FS2]

Yeh its slowly starting to get to me. I run at like 9.30 at night. dark, fresh air, quiet, isolated, trance pumping. I just hate running during the day when theres cars out and stuff.

dont really like long distances, i tracked a run around my block is just 3km and has hills and everything so its not a bad run at all. Just trying to slowly feel more comfortable at it and improve my times.

Last night when I was running there was a guy in front of me who would run 50-75m then stop and be out of breath then continue. He was obviously a new years resolution runner. Just do what makes you feel comfortable, you're chipping away no matter what run/time you do. Keep it up and just get in the zone.

[SquatWombats]

Last night when I was running there was a guy in front of me who would run 50-75m then stop and be out of breath then continue. He was obviously a new years resolution runner. Just do what makes you feel comfortable, you're chipping away no matter what run/time you do. Keep it up and just get in the zone.

yep, definitely. Even when im outta breathe i make sure i dont walk, even if its a slow jog. When i get better at it im just ill feel more comfortable and confident. Just one of those things where to get good you just gotta keep doin it.

thanks bro

[Bar182]

I am training for mountaineering so running is a big part of it.

Started up about 6 weeks ago after being overseas for a year. Currently running 10km a day 5 times a week. Looking to probably get that to 15km a day and then start adding 2 sprint sessions a week (also doing weights 3 times a week and will up that to 4 session soon). Will also add a full day in the hills once a week with weighted backpack on next month.

For mountaineering I need big Lungs/Heart/Legs and core. Been busting my ass the last month or so hoping to been in peak shape come June.

[daavig]

The average competitive marathon runners vertical jump is 12 inches. I run from time to time and ran cross country but running 6 days a week like that really does erode muscle. I prefer sprinting or high intensity sports like basketball

[FS2]

yep, definitely. Even when im outta breathe i make sure i dont walk, even if its a slow jog. When i get better at it im just ill feel more comfortable and confident. Just one of those things where to get good you just gotta keep doin it.

thanks bro

Exactly, just keep it up and you'll see progress!

I am training for mountaineering so running is a big part of it.

Started up about 6 weeks ago after being overseas for a year. Currently running 10km a day 5 times a week. Looking to probably get that to 15km a day and then start adding 2 sprint sessions a week (also doing weights 3 times a week and will up that to 4 session soon). Will also add a full day in the hills once a week with weighted backpack on next month.

For mountaineering I need big Lungs/Heart/Legs and core. Been busting my ass the last month or so hoping to been in peak shape come June.

GJDM and welcome.

[cyrtekz]

I run between 30-50 km a week (for US brahs, its 220-250 miles). But I have dat shin splint, feelsbad.jpg. So I hope that barefoot running might solve my shinsplint probz, but to cold these days for my vibrams. But I just bought some Nike Free 3.0 though

shins ftl

i fixed them kinda by strenghtening my "front calf muscle" if that makes sense.

[Bar182]

shins ftl

i fixed them kinda by strenghtening my "front calf muscle" if that makes sense.

I had really bad shin splints when I was a bit heavier as well and it really limited my running ability. I am good now though and I think you are right about that muscle and also shoe selection is important.

[LondonBrah2707]

Running brah checking in. Preparing for the RM
Something that also helps is to run for time rather than distance and try to improve that distance each week

[bellybuttonzZ]

shins ftl

i fixed them kinda by strenghtening my "front calf muscle" if that makes sense.

Takk for tips brah! Will try

[Bar182]

GJDM and welcome.

Thanks brah also forgot to mention I run with no music, trying to build dat dere mental strength.

Running brah checking in. Preparing for the RM
Something that also helps is to run for time rather than distance and try to improve that distance each week

I do the opposite. I want to keep in the aerobic zone and not drift up to the anaerobic zone.

[dolanpls]

60-70 mi/week runner checking in. I get my runs in first thing every morning (about to hit it now) and lift 3-4 days a week at lunch. I typically race a handful of halfs and a full each year, but I am planning on doing two fulls this year for the first time.

Love this thread, in for subs!

[Curlzbeut]

I run! 3-4x a week. I'm a marathoner. Usually log between 20-30 miles a week. Lifting has helped my runs significantly. I feel stronger than I ever have before!

[D355]

Running brahs or running womenz, anyone have any good resources to building up some good endurance? Maybe up to half-marathon?

I've been trying to run every other day ~3-4 miles. Sometimes I get winded as **** early on and it's a struggle, other times it's a breeze. I don't think it's my pacing so I'm not really sure what it is.

[Bobalobski]

Last night when I was running there was a guy in front of me who would run 50-75m then stop and be out of breath then continue. He was obviously a new years resolution runner. Just do what makes you feel comfortable, you're chipping away no matter what run/time you do. Keep it up and just get in the zone.

Sure he wasn't doing fartlek running? good for decreasing your times / increasing your pace