The Runner's thread

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#1,776
BigPapaVol said:
That's about where I am. I do 5 - 7 mile runs at 8:00 - 9:00 miles, depending on the purpose of the run.
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I need to do more of those. It's not my cup of tea. I prefer 8-10 miles with 9-10:00 pace. Problem is when I run shorter distances I tend to keep the same pace. I need to push myself more.
 
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#1,777
vollygirl said:
I hate cold and I hate heat. :) I'll give it a shot at some point. Might find something I like about it.
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That's why they made running gear. So you never get too hot (except in August) or too cold. Plus it gives you an excuse to go buy those cute little running outfits girls wear.
 
#1,778
#1,778
tri_vol said:
I need to do more of those. It's not my cup of tea. I prefer 8-10 miles with 9-10:00 pace. Problem is when I run shorter distances I tend to keep the same pace. I need to push myself more.
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I tend to set the pace after the first 4 minutes, when I know how I feel.
 
#1,780
#1,780
I can always tell about what my pace is going to be after the first mile. I just try and stay consistance whatever the pace might be. I have also tried to make it where the last mile to mile and half of a run is my strongest so I finish on a good note.
 
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#1,782
BigPapaVol said:
Am a fan of the cropped running pants.
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I like those and skorts.

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#1,783
vollygirl said:
The shape of those pants once you put them on has a lot to do with how they look. :p
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I hear you on the treadmill running thing.... TORTURE!! I would encourage you to give running outside a fair shake Volly... I hated it at first but stuck with it and I can't tell you how glad I am that I did. I still have times where I slack off and get lazy but from a health and fitness (physical AND mental...) running has changed my life. I can actually deal with the junk on the football forum without going bat guano crazy now!!
 
#1,787
#1,787
After talking with my step-son Saturday, I decided to keep at it a little longer. Felt ok, but left knee tweaked during the last run part, so I slowed down and set the incline on 12% for the rest of the time. Then a cool down walk and stretching. I really really like my incline. I'm short enough it's like doing forward lunges for me. :)
 
#1,788
#1,788
8 miles Saturday in 59:34. Got to the 6.5 mile mark and legs started to tighten up a little bit. Anyone know what might have caused this? Not a good enough stretch? Or not enough water? (Ran at the river park here in Chattanooga if that helps any or if anyone is fimilar with it)
 
#1,792
#1,792
3 miles this morning. I really should post here after every run. Being with an airborne unit, I run at least 12 miles a week. Starting to get ready for a half marathon.
 
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#1,793
tri_vol said:
How far do you normally run? How much water did you drink while running?
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Normally I run three miles or so but right now I am training for a half marathon and the program I am using has me running longer distances on Saturdays. As far as water I didn't drink much during the run. I did drink about 12 to 16oz before the run.
 
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#1,794
Orangesmokey said:
Normally I run three miles or so but right now I am training for a half marathon and the program I am using has me running longer distances on Saturdays. As far as water didn't drink much during the run. I did drink about 12 to 16oz before the run.
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There are a couple of factors that I can think of.

1.) lack of hydration

2.)lack of lower body strength. (not calling you weak or anything) if your body is not strong enough to support your weight you will hurt after running longer distances. After my first marathon I couldn't walk for 2 days

3.) could have been an injury due to fatigue

4.) could have taken an awkward step

Just a few possibilities
 
#1,795
#1,795
pualsline said:
There are a couple of factors that I can think of.

1.) lack of hydration

2.)lack of lower body strength. (not calling you weak or anything) if your body is not strong enough to support your weight you will hurt after running longer distances. After my first marathon I couldn't walk for 2 days

3.) could have been an injury due to fatigue

4.) could have taken an awkward step

Just a few possibilities
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What's your take on energy gels like Gu and Clif shot blox? I have used them in the past and really haven't noticed much of a difference, even on runs exceeding ten miles. I agree that hydration is a huge key as well as lower body strength. If I don't run regularly ( or take say... A month or six off from running) when I get back on it I really feel the pain...
 
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#1,796
bluetickhound16 said:
What's your take on energy gels like Gu and Clif shot blox? I have used them in the past and really haven't noticed much of a difference, even on runs exceeding ten miles. I agree that hydration is a huge key as well as lower body strength. If I don't run regularly ( or take say... A month or six off from running) when I get back on it I really feel the pain...
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It's funny that the two you mentioned are GU and Clif blox. Those are the two that I use though there are several other brands.

It depends on the type of running I am doing. If I am doing short distances such as basketball or just shorter running I prefer the Clif blox.

For longer distances I prefer the GU. Though with shorter distances I can't tell that much of a difference I can with the longer distances. I say that with the stipulation that I think I get a boost of energy partially from the psychological effect it has. I have been told several times that the GU really helps a LOT with recovery time.
 
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#1,797
pualsline said:
There are a couple of factors that I can think of.

1.) lack of hydration

2.)lack of lower body strength. (not calling you weak or anything) if your body is not strong enough to support your weight you will hurt after running longer distances. After my first marathon I couldn't walk for 2 days

3.) could have been an injury due to fatigue

4.) could have taken an awkward step

Just a few possibilities
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I would go with a combination of #1 and #2. Try drinking a few sips of water or sports drink every 15-20 minutes on longer runs.
 
#1,798
#1,798
pualsline said:
It's funny that the two you mentioned are GU and Clif blox. Those are the two that I use though there are several other brands.

It depends on the type of running I am doing. If I am doing short distances such as basketball or just shorter running I prefer the Clif blox.

For longer distances I prefer the GU. Though with shorter distances I can't tell that much of a difference I can with the longer distances. I say that with the stipulation that I think I get a boost of energy partially from the psychological effect it has. I have been told several times that the GU really helps a LOT with recovery time.
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I use GU or Clif shots for runs longer than than 1-1 1/2 hrs. A lot of it depends on how well I'm fueled before the run. If I'm gonna run 4-5 miles before dinner, I will take one to hold me over.
 
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#1,799
vollygirl said:
I'm leary of my workout tomorrow. Last week my heart rate was pretty elevated by the time I was done. Not sure what an acceptable upper limit is exactly.

Tomorrow it calls for this:

00:00-5:00: Warmup walk
5:00-10:00: Run
10:00-13:00: Walk
13:00-18:00: Run
18:00-21:00: Walk
21:00-26:00: Run
26:00-30:00: Cooldown Walk

Last week it was this:
00:00-5:00: Warmup walk
5:00-8:00: Run
8:00-9:30: Walk
9:30-14:30: Run
14:30-17:00: Walk
17:00-20:00: Run
20:00-21:30: Walk
21:30-26:30: Run
26:30-30:00: Cooldown Walk

Not a huge difference. I've had the treadmill set on 3 mph walking and 4 mph running. (If I wasn't running or jogging, I'd be at 3.5-3.8 with varying inclines the whole time.)

Any advice or suggestions?
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