The Runner's thread

[tri_vol]

5 in the woods this morning was nice.

43.5 total

 

[tri_vol]

I went out to mail box today, it started raining, so I ran to get back in the house to avoid getting wet, does this count?

Mailbox sprint championships are very prestigious.

 

[jguy2]

Hey guys, I just took up running about two months ago. I started out at 3/4 of a mile continuously, but I'm up to running a 5k without stopping in around 35 minutes.

I never thought I would be able to run that far, or that I would be able to do it so quickly after picking it up. I would like to get faster though. My goal is a 10k in < 50 minutes. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should start picking up speed?

 

[lylsmorr]

Going for 6.4 tomorrow when I land and get home.

 

[tri_vol]

Hey guys, I just took up running about two months ago. I started out at 3/4 of a mile continuously, but I'm up to running a 5k without stopping in around 35 minutes.

I never thought I would be able to run that far, or that I would be able to do it so quickly after picking it up. I would like to get faster though. My goal is a 10k in < 50 minutes. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should start picking up speed?

Run intervals. Easy run for 10 minutes to warm up, hard run (8 out of 10) for 60 seconds, jog for 60 seconds, repeat 5 times, easy run for 10 minutes to cool down. You can make it harder by increasing the time of your hard run, decrease the jog time or increase the reps. Google interval run training for other variations and suggestions. The key is to make sure the intervals are based on time and not distance. That keeps you honest.

 

[lylsmorr]

4 yesterday in 39:37. No idea what my total is now.

 

[pualsline]

Just finished a half

1 hour 56 minutes even

 

[lylsmorr]

Half marathon this weekend. I might not make it to see Sunday

 

[tri_vol]

Nice work pauls.

Run like the wind lyls.

 

[tri_vol]

4 miles. Not feeling well.

47.5

 

[lylsmorr]

Finished the half in 2:22:49

 

[pualsline]

Finished the half in 2:22:49

Nice

 

[lylsmorr]

Nice

:hi: It's no 1:56, but I'll take it considering I didn't have time to train.

 

[pualsline]

13.1 (not an actual race)
1 hour 46 minutes and 26 seconds
Personal best

 

[lylsmorr]

Not bad at all. I'm about to get back on the pavement, after I find my legs, and train for another half coming in April.

 

[pualsline]

Not bad at all. I'm about to get back on the pavement, after I find my legs, and train for another half coming in April.

I am running in the music city on April 28th in Nashville

 

[lylsmorr]

I am running in the music city on April 28th in Nashville

That's the one I'm trying to talk myself into. Might see you there :hi:

 

[pualsline]

That's the one I'm trying to talk myself into. Might see you there :hi:

Rock and roll series are the best marathons. Very well organized

 

[lylsmorr]

Rock and roll series are the best marathons. Very well organized

Indeed. The St Jude this past weekend just went so smoothly. The support lined up on the streets was great too

 

[slh1089]

Is everyone strictly running, or are there tri competitors in here also?

 

[pualsline]

there are a couple of tri competitors, but personally I am strictly a runner

 

[tri_vol]

Is everyone strictly running, or are there tri competitors in here also?

I've done some xterras but my focus has shifted to ultramarathons & century biking. Will eventually get back to triathlon.

 

[BigPapaVol]

6.3 this morning in some new Miz Wave Prophecy rigs. Seriously good shoe. Had gone to Gel Kinsei and will rotate with these. The foot fit and forward lean are great. The cushioning, for a big guy like me are helpful. Might rotate out the kinsei if these keep up the support.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I've done some xterras but my focus has shifted to ultramarathons & century biking. Will eventually get back to triathlon.

Sounds borderline insane.

 

[crazyguy]

6.3 this morning in some new Miz Wave Prophecy rigs. Seriously good shoe. Had gone to Gel Kinsei and will rotate with these. The foot fit and forward lean are great. The cushioning, for a big guy like me are helpful. Might rotate out the kinsei if these keep up the support.

i've never run in Mizuno's but i've always heard good things. I'm still trying to get over a high ankle sprain.