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

[jack3d_brah9]

This is a thread where miscers who love to run, want to start running, or whatever can discuss training philosophies, motivation, running programs, and etc.

Please keep all posts on topic as this is a serious thread.

Here is a link to a good program called "Couch to 5k" that will help ease you into running shape gradually
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Please feel free to provide links to other articles or info and I'll try to add them to this top post in order to keep it all in one place. Use this as a place to keep yourself accountable and provide updates on your training progress, I will constantly be repping useful/motivating posts as well as people that have shown progress.

Let the running begin brahs!

[runnerwholifts]

In on this. I am actually headed out on a 10 miler in the next couple mins here.

[IceDragon]

I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to running but I'm definitely up for giving the 5k a try. I did find that I have a problem with my calves when I'm running, almost like they're going to cramp up but I guess it's because they're not used to it.

Fitness-wise, I'm working out six days a week, sometimes seven. Cardio is plyometrics, tae bo and the boxing workouts on the Wii, weights are usually compound exercises and I try (not very successfully) to fit in flexibility training too.

Looking forward to starting now.

[IceDragon]

In on this. I am actually headed out on a 10 miler in the next couple mins here.

Have a great run, you lucky bugger. I hope to be there in the next six months or so (I'm guessing here lol).

[Limons.]

in. district track meet tomorrow nd tuesday, 800m and 4x400 cuzzz

[morecurls]

In. I used to knock out 3-4 miles a day easy but then I did 4 month long dreamer bulk so now I'm trying to get my cardiovascular fitness back to where it was.

[bigkarl]

I love distance running. it's the first exercise that I stuck with. Not to mention, I plan to start boxing eventually, so it helps to already be used to running all the time...

[IceDragon]

Damn I want to get started now...

[bigkarl]

Damn I want to get started now...

So....start. Are you injured, or did I miss something?

[IceDragon]

So....start. Are you injured, or did I miss something?

Nope. It's 2032 here right now and the kids are all in bed so I can't go out for a run.

Although...there is a running program on the Wii EA Sports Active game...Hmmm... 0_o

[jack3d_brah9]

In on this. I am actually headed out on a 10 miler in the next couple mins here.

Awesome, have a great run and feel free to post up a time if you log that.

I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to running but I'm definitely up for giving the 5k a try. I did find that I have a problem with my calves when I'm running, almost like they're going to cramp up but I guess it's because they're not used to it.

Fitness-wise, I'm working out six days a week, sometimes seven. Cardio is plyometrics, tae bo and the boxing workouts on the Wii, weights are usually compound exercises and I try (not very successfully) to fit in flexibility training too.

Looking forward to starting now.

I'm where you're at haha, gotta push through the pain. Become stronger today than you were yesterday

in. district track meet tomorrow nd tuesday, 800m and 4x400 cuzzz

Good luck brah!

In. I used to knock out 3-4 miles a day easy but then I did 4 month long dreamer bulk so now I'm trying to get my cardiovascular fitness back to where it was.

lulz, yeah I was in great shape when I played football in HS but since then I lost any conditioning I had. Pain in the ass to get it back

I love distance running. it's the first exercise that I stuck with. Not to mention, I plan to start boxing eventually, so it helps to already be used to running all the time...

Awesome, I thought about doing some boxing or martial arts as a good hobby to help me get back in shape.

Did my first day of the couch to 5k program and it wasn't bad at all, I feel like this is something that can really help me get where I want to be. Ran on the treadmill today which I hate, I need to get out on the park trail for my next run.

[Kevintensity]

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

[GoldRam]

totally in on this

had a solid 8 mile run today

[morecurls]

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

Inhale through your nose and mouth at the same time

[ReducedCarb]

in! I use running as crosstraining for my sport, but I still love it.
Just had a nice steady 10k today, little recovery run.

[jack3d_brah9]

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

like the other guy said breathe in through mouth and nose at same time, try to keep breathing controlled and consistant take deep controlled breathes. I dont think there's a certain breath:step ratio since everyone is different.

[bigkarl]

In on this. I am actually headed out on a 10 miler in the next couple mins here.

totally in on this

had a solid 8 mile run today

how do you guys manage to maintain weight running that much. i used to run that far, but stopped cuz i couldn't keep up with the weight loss. I have to run no more than 3 miles a day and eat like 5-6k calories just to maintain weight.

[Ghostwriterr]

how do you guys manage to maintain weight running that much. i used to run that far, but stopped cuz i couldn't keep up with the weight loss. I have to run no more than 3 miles a day and eat like 5-6k calories just to maintain weight.

I would also like to know, I love running, I just don't run more because I am afraid I will lose weight.

[jack3d_brah9]

I would also like to know, I love running, I just don't run more because I am afraid I will lose weight.

I would try having some very calorie dense high carb food right before you run such as powerbars or whatever, then when you're done instead of drinking water have a sports drink or juice. That should help you get in a couple hundred calories without having to eat a crapload, peanut butter or nutella also works well.

[IceDragon]

Okay, I am now seriously confused.

I did the Wii running workout four times (basically you do the 400m track 6 times for one workout, and I set it for one after the other so it would be 2400m then 30 second pause, then 2400m, then 30 second pause...etc, etc).

If their measurements are correct and my maths is right, I just did 9600m, or 9.6km...WTF??? I thought I couldn't even run that far. Don't get me wrong that was f*cking tough (at one point I thought I'd keel over lol), but it can't be right, can it?

Bollocks to it.

[jack3d_brah9]

Okay, I am now seriously confused.

I did the Wii running workout four times (basically you do the 400m track 6 times for one workout, and I set it for one after the other so it would be 2400m then 30 second pause, then 2400m, then 30 second pause...etc, etc).

If their measurements are correct and my maths is right, I just did 9600m, or 9.6km...WTF??? I thought I couldn't even run that far. Don't get me wrong that was f*cking tough (at one point I thought I'd keel over lol), but it can't be right, can it?

Bollocks to it.

those things can be quite inaccurate, the only way to find out is to try the same thing tomorrow out on the streets

[IceDragon]

those things can be quite inaccurate, the only way to find out is to try the same thing tomorrow out on the streets

I can go on Google maps then and measure the distance if I'm not sure. I think I won't rely on the Wii, just use it if I can't get out to run one day.

[GoldRam]

how do you guys manage to maintain weight running that much. i used to run that far, but stopped cuz i couldn't keep up with the weight loss. I have to run no more than 3 miles a day and eat like 5-6k calories just to maintain weight.

im at 7% bf...i physically cannot get any lower without starving myself...im eating 4000 calories and am maintaining 135 once i stop running im gonna blow up like a balloon

[shacent]

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

[kennyledet]

Im in on this, I want to start long-distance running. I already sprint a lot

[Cheezewhiz]

My knees have been hurting too much to run. Every time i try i get intense pains down the outsides of both knees. Super balls.

[jack3d_brah9]

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

Depends on what kind of shape you are in, good luck with that haha

Im in on this, I want to start long-distance running. I already sprint a lot

glad to have you on board

[ALEXH-]

I'm in. Did my first 5k yesterday after a 4 month break. Good to be back . Currently lifting 4 days per week and 2 days of running. First 3 weeks will be 5k then step it up to 8k. Increase every 3 weeks. =]

[DP197]

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I'm actually gonna start running tomorrow morning so i'm sure this thread will help me

[IceDragon]

My knees have been hurting too much to run. Every time i try i get intense pains down the outsides of both knees. Super balls.

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).