***Official Misc Runners v1.0***

[DP197]

This is a good way of planning routes or working out how far you've ran

http://www.gmap-****meter.com/

[IceDragon]

This is a good way of planning routes or working out how far you've ran

http://www.gmap-****meter.com/

Thanks

[Cheezewhiz]

You could be overpronating. When you run, the balls of your feet should hit the floor but nothing else, so if you're overpronating, you'll be slightly over-turning the foot so when it strikes the ground, the wrong part takes the impact.

Have you got cushioned insoles or arch cushions? You might find it helps (I do since the arch in my foot flattens whenever I run).

yeah i invested in a pair of nike vomero 4s a few months ago. I'll definitely try that though. Thanks dude.

[IceDragon]

Found this and thought it would be interesting. It's got the basics on running such as what injuries you might come across and good stretches to use.

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com...es-running.php

[MiKey4]

Subbed.

Went for a short run today for the first time since I moved home, gonna oscillate between 3k and ~8ks for the next few days to get my fitness back. There is a sweet park nearby (grass > all) and the weather is sun and no clouds! Felt DAMN GOOD man.


(In after shin splints)

[ALEXH-]

Anyone use nike+?

[kwyjibo]

In on this.. I run 3km, 5 days a week.

Looking to do some longer runs, 12km by year's end.

[DP197]

Good motivational video's



He used to weigh 290lbs..

[Cheezewhiz]

Anyone use nike+?

Yeah man. Anyone that has it, add me. Username is Cheezewhiz.

[MiKey4]

Yo wtf is Nike+? Is that the chip you put in the shoe and it tracks your speed?

[bamf77]

Yo wtf is Nike+? Is that the chip you put in the shoe and it tracks your speed?

yeah thats it, but ive found it not to be very accurate

totally in on this thread! check my times below VVV

[TadPole15]

Oh fuk ya!!! I am in this!!!

[SkyGuardian]

in on this, use to run 4-8 miles everyday. Trying to gain weight now so I don't run as much but every now and then I can't resist goin out for a run.

[IceDragon]

Good to see so many people in here...

[ALEXH-]

Yeah man. Anyone that has it, add me. Username is Cheezewhiz.

Too easy man I'll add yah. I gotta go buy the chip though because I washed my shoes with chip inside, stuffed it all up lol. I'll get it tomorrow or day after and add yah!

[Daegus]

I enjoy running...


Doing a handful of 100 milers this year in hopes to score a lottery slot for 150 miler in 2011.

[AZRUNLP]

In Even though people like to throw oranges at me while I'm running lol

[jack3d_brah9]

Day 2 of couch to 5k in the books, was much easier than yesterdays run
I realized today that I could run a 5k no problem, but I don't want to just finish I want to have a good time and not finish in the back of the pack.
Chest and tris today before my run, great lift today. I didn't sleep nearly as long as I planned on and I woke up about an hour and a half earlier than I set my alarm for, I guess I had running on the brain haha.

Hows everyone doing today?

[IceDragon]

I've had sh*tloads to do today as per normal, went for a six mile hike instead of a run because my calves were bloody killing me after yesterday (surprising, I'd have thought it was my shins).

Went pretty good, really. Should be doing day 1 of the couch to 5k tomorrow, was going to do it today if it wasn't for my calves. Hot compresses and a lot of flexibility work, methinks.

[DP197]

In Even though people like to throw oranges at me while I'm running lol

Sorry about that

I won't do it again

[AriesMedic]

In. 3 miles in 19:00-even today. Want to drop below 18:00 with ease shortly for the 3-mile, and a sub-12:00 for the 2 mile.

All while lifting heavy, etc...FML...

[GatesofIshtar]

sup brahs.

brb Piriformis syndrome/ITB syndrome feels bad man.

Ran a 500 TT with my mate on Saturday, he should run 1.48 for 800 come nationals this weekend

[runnerwholifts]

Ran 7.5 today. This week mileage is 50mpw.

any tips on breathing while running?
like is there a certain number of steps per breath that is ideal?

There are actually many methods known to runners in the running scene. There is your standard inhale exhale.

Then there is the inhale twice then exhale.

Then there is the only inhale through nose technique that some coaches swear by (supposed to help with your running economy; oxygen output)

But to get down to it, every coach, every runner will agree one thing. **** the "conventional" methods. If you arent breathing comfortably, it doesnt matter. Famous coach Arthur Lydiard said, breathing is breathing. If you are thinking about breathing, you are thinking too much.

Bottom line: Breathe comfortably, whatever works for YOU.

Nice i run sometimes but never consistently. Can i improve in 2 weeks lol? I made a bet that i would run 18minutes at a speed of 13km/h

Running studies have shown that real improvements take about ~12-14 days to show improvement. Much like lifting weights, you wont notice a difference in fitness immediately.

In Even though people like to throw oranges at me while I'm running lol

Me too.

Day 2 of couch to 5k in the books, was much easier than yesterdays run

What are your goals? Yea, I dont doubt many people could finish a 5k. Only 3.1 miles, but getting a respectable time is where its at! Plus man, racing is so fun.

I've had sh*tloads to do today as per normal, went for a six mile hike instead of a run because my calves were bloody killing me after yesterday (surprising, I'd have thought it was my shins).

Cross training like hiking should be awesome for your running. srs. Your quads and calves will get a nice workout...many of which is very beneficial to those hills on ur runs.

Ice those shins brah. Epsom salt baths. And go on LSDs. Long slow distance. Lots of newcomers to running try and take it way too fast even in training. Taking it snail pace does more for your running economy then bursting out. By doing LSDs you are also limiting the stress on ur body, resulting in less fatigue and less burn out.

For running just like lifting, I swear by two things. Whey and l glutamine.

Arthur Lydiard, the "founder" of running, well the guy who really popularized running and trained many Olympians in the 60s 70s... Said that if you stop on a run for more than 11 seconds that capilirization (where your body starts to build capillaries cause of needing more oxygen support) that the process will stop. So longer you go the better. Also a lot more to it than just capillaries...the increase in mitochondria production..etc etc.

In. 3 miles in 19:00-even today. Want to drop below 18:00 with ease shortly for the 3-mile, and a sub-12:00 for the 2 mile.

All while lifting heavy, etc...FML...

3 miles in 19 mins is pretty respectable. I am actually serious. GJDM. Probably would win a few turkey trots haha.

[IceDragon]

Cross training like hiking should be awesome for your running. srs. Your quads and calves will get a nice workout...many of which is very beneficial to those hills on ur runs.

Ice those shins brah. Epsom salt baths. And go on LSDs. Long slow distance. Lots of newcomers to running try and take it way too fast even in training. Taking it snail pace does more for your running economy then bursting out. By doing LSDs you are also limiting the stress on ur body, resulting in less fatigue and less burn out.

For running just like lifting, I swear by two things. Whey and l glutamine.

Arthur Lydiard, the "founder" of running, well the guy who really popularized running and trained many Olympians in the 60s 70s... Said that if you stop on a run for more than 11 seconds that capilirization (where your body starts to build capillaries cause of needing more oxygen support) that the process will stop. So longer you go the better. Also a lot more to it than just capillaries...the increase in mitochondria production..etc etc.

I'll be getting some epsom salts today because I did the first day of the couch to 5k yesterday and the pain in my calves is brutal. I know I went far too hard but I was in a happy place with Disturbed on my MP3 player and kind of got carried away.

I spent about an hour last night doing some deep stretches with my legs and back and they do feel a lot better today. I'll just have to remember that I need to take it slow and easy and be a tortoise rather than a hare (since I'm so used to running round like a headless chicken most of the day).

Unfortunately with the hiking, I can't do it as much as I'd like to. I can go for at least 15 miles but unfortunately the kids can't. We also live in a very flat area and I prefer it when we go camping - like this year, we're going to Wales for a week to take on Snowdon, Moel-y-Gest and Yr Eifl so that's three mountains in one week plus all the walking we'll be doing. Just something about getting out and about, although there's nothing stopping me from taking the kids fell running while I'm there...

Thanks for all the help, mate. Repped.

[VegasPumped]

I'm running















to the kitchen and back.

[jack3d_brah9]

What are your goals? Yea, I dont doubt many people could finish a 5k. Only 3.1 miles, but getting a respectable time is where its at! Plus man, racing is so fun.

My goals are 5k with respectable time -> 10k -> half marathon -> triathlon -> marathon -> 50 mile ultra

That is a long term progression with the half marathon hopefully under my belt within a year, I've always hated running so I want to do something that will challenge me both physically and mentally. The more I run though the less it bothers me so we'll see how it goes.

3rd day of couch to 5k this morning, instead of doing just 3 workouts a week like it says I am doing more like 4-5 a week at least. Where's all my runners at this morning?

[laxer32]

sup run brahs....

Been pretty much out of distance running since October when the weather took a turn for the cold. I won't run outside in weather that requires me to wear more than shorts and a long sleeve shirt. So I was stuck doing intervals on the indoor track in the gym for 5 months but now that the weathers warm again... feels good man.

Got good at running intervals but distance running fell off hard....



Also, no run goals beyond ~6 miles. I like to decrease time more than increasing distance.

[IceDragon]

Where's all my runners at this morning?

Working hard at the computer with my bloody geology assignment. I dreamt of marine sedimentation and early Hominid migration last night.

Oh man, I got it bad.

[O.B.]

I plan on running a little this season. I also have Nike+ with my iPhone, but only did one run with it since I got it almost a year ago. I ordered an iPhone armband a couple of days ago and plan to do some running when I receive it. Have to start small though, my endurance is horrible.

[TadPole15]

how is all?

Another six miles done. ran intervals today.