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Carl Landrover said:
Haha, whoops. That would be important huh? It was just a 5k, so I was right around 7:00 pace, if you go by the mile. I'm doing a 5 mile race right in my town on the 19th. Except for one long hill in the second mile, it's basically flat and I know the course well, so I'm hoping to be at 7:00 minute pace for 5 miles this time.
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Bump!

How's everyones running going? =D

I didn't end up running the 5 mile race as I missed 7 days of running before it with a sore foot, thought it was plantar fasciaitis (sp?), but I'm not sure if it's that tendon or not.

I'm tired of jumping into running too quick, getting hurt, then taking time off and practically starting over again (or drugs got in the way, but I'm hopefully done with that). I'm hoping to just run 4-5 days a week this winter, just going on easy runs and try to work on slowly increasing my weekly mileage.
 
Thats the way to go CL. I've gone back into training quite a bit. Completed a 11km run recently may go for a 12km this evening, shall see how I am for time.
 
Never thought I'd be posting in this thread but here I am :)

I've started running over the last couple of months (I know I picked the perfect time of year!). Basically because I've never ever been aerobically fit and want to loose wait etc.

Now, the problem is I'm finding it extremely hard to make progress. I'm out every 2nd night religously. I started off not being able to even jog a mile but I can do that after three months. Infact I can jog two miles regularlyl now BUT I have to stop to catch my breath after the first one and I simply can't break the two mile barier. My body just can't seem to do it.

I find it very psychologically hard to run my body just is constantly sending negative feedback to me.

Any advice for me? My diet couldn't be healthier and I don't smoke either!

Ta!
 
Hi all

I had a long break from running for a few months, just got back into it about a month ago. I'm taking it easy....I have at least two days off in between, which works out to running about 3 times a week. I do laps of the local park oval. I assume it is 400m per lap. I do somewhere between 6-10 laps depending on how I feel. Been going quite well...only getting small tinges in knees. It's great to be back into it.

There is this young kid, about 12 years of age, who has been running when I have been there on a couple of occasions. He really cracks me up because when I'm coming up behind him, he'll keep on looking back and will increase his pace to make sure he stays ahead. I was joking with my friend the other day, saying that next time I will wear a shirt saying " IM NOT RACING YOU".
 
Pinched lateral meniscus in the left knee

Plantar fasciaitis in my root foot

Running ain't happenin' :(



Edit: Ha, that was supposed to be 'right foot'.
 
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Perhaps this thread should be renamed to Running Nerds With Injuries Unite.

Trying to get back into running after an enforced layoff. 1 kg heavier and starting work earlier than usual makes it hard. At the moment I'm finding lots of excuses to sleep in...although the weekends are not so bad. Just moved house and exploring some cool new running paths.
 
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Thanks to global warming -abnormally warm December and now into January, I've been able to stick with running during the winter. Usually this time of year, it's too cold and snow is too deep to run. I started running last summer, and I find that I most enjoy trying to run long distance (not sprinting). I did a 40 mile run/hike on the Appalachain Trail one day last week when it was in the 70s. And I just finished my first 15 mile run (no walking or breaks except for the 30 seconds it took me do drop a deuce along the way because my gut had a bad reaction to that microwave burrito lunch) today.
 
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Wow! I'm impressed, that's great news socko. Good to see someone is taking advantage of the gorgeous winter we've been having. I've always wanted to go through a good stretch of the AT, I bet that 40 mile run/hike was amazing! Whereabouts or what state were you in if you don't mind me asking? Anything you'd recommend on such a trek?


I'm in the process of moving to a new house and have gotten quite out of shape as I haven't worked out in the last few weeks, just work and work on the new house. I have been helping to inspire a 50+ year old man at work to get back into it. Seeing him get excited about talking about it has kind of rekindled my spark as well. Hopefully I get running again soon.
 
It was in virginia, near roanoke. I wore hiking boots, but I think trail running shoes should be better if you've got strong ankles. Equip yourself against hypothermia too. It was warm during the day, but the temp dropped sharply after sunset.
 
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Wow - what a great thread. I havent finished reading it yet but its great to see that running and 'drug appreciation' ;) can go hand in hand. Regards to this first post, yes Garmin Forerunners are proper bo, I cant believe I used to run without one.
 
Hit 18.5km last Sunday. Going for a 19-20k tomorrow and gonna do a nice easy 8km tonight. Ooo baby feeling hot, its 34C and humid here atm with no improvement tomorrow, nasty!
 
I really wanna run a marathon :)

For the past 2 weeks I've picked up running again, I used to run cross country in middle school and early high school, however im 19 now and I miss it, so im going back..

I pace about 7:30 miles for a 3 mile run which is ok for a 5k but i want to get to my eventual goal of running at least a half-marathon, preferably a full marathon, maybe seein my name on the winners board of a 5k-10k in the next couple of years... i think i have what it takes

if anybody has any resources on stride techniques that would be wonderful, i have a habit of running on the outsides of my feet and im not really sure how to fix that

also if anyone has a workout plan that worked for them or has suggestions on how i can improve my time/stamina that would also be wonderful..

feel free to pm me if youd like to chat, i have some experience in running as i ran for a few years in the past and my mile - 2mile race pace was like a 5:30... not too shabby for a 13y/o, and seeing as i went from running none at all to a 7 minute mile aint bad either..

hope to hear from ya'll soon :)

Sean from TX
(yes i put this here on purpose incase theres any bluelighter runners around me)
 
It's nice to see a person as young as you planning some goals like this. I've been running for about 2 years now and it has become more of an addiction than anything else. I actually get quite depressed and frustrated with life if I take more than 2 days off of running. Only words of advice I grant you would be to stick with it and your distances will continue to get longer and longer. A lot of my family members have completed multiple marathons during their lives and they say it's quite an accomphlishment and you're left with a natural "high" that lasts for days. Good luck to you and I hope you get some advice. Also, Do you run outside or on the treadmill?
 
outside ftw.. i love it outside..

i went and got the nike ipod thing so i can tell exactly how far im going, hopefully it will come in the mail in the next couple of days so i can go adventuring without worrying how far i have run

it was 50 outside today, pretty chilly to be runnin in shorts and a sweater but i ran just over 3 miles

edit: oh and i totally feel the frustration of missing my running days.. it was like 30 out yesterday and i couldnt run, i was so pissed
 
blissfulMenace said:
For the past 2 weeks I've picked up running again, I used to run cross country in middle school and early high school, however im 19 now and I miss it, so im going back..
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Excellent!

I pace about 7:30 miles for a 3 mile run which is ok for a 5k but i want to get to my eventual goal of running at least a half-marathon, preferably a full marathon, maybe seeing my name on the winners board of a 5k-10k in the next couple of years... i think i have what it takes

if anybody has any resources on stride techniques that would be wonderful, i have a habit of running on the outsides of my feet and im not really sure how to fix that
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I used to pronate, so I think opposite problem that you have. I did the orthopedic insoles thing, but it never seemed to help. I eventually found running shoes that, for whatever reason, fixed my posture and running stance. I have a high arched foot,and I found that the Ascics Gel Kayano, which I've used exclusively for over 8 years now (previous versions of course).

So I think that trying different brands/types of shoes may help alleviate your supination (maybe that's what you have?) problem.


also if anyone has a workout plan that worked for them or has suggestions on how i can improve my time/stamina that would also be wonderful..
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Well, I think that once you start getting your distance up to 15km+ (once or twice a week, don't over train of course), you will find that your overall speed increases then as well.

I've been running since I was 14 or so, and many of the physiological changes occur over months/years. Your bones remodel, your muscles get WAY more efficient etc. So starting it at your age will be great in terms of general health/longevity.

I've considered to train for at least a half-marathon, but in all honesty, I'd have to start looking like marathon runner, and I'm not sure if I'd look good at 170lbs or less at 6'2". So I guess my only advice is to choose a path, either extreme endurance, such as triatholon/marathon, or medium distance (10k,20k) for speed.

I enjoy 10-15km runs the most, over the years it seems to be where I get the most benefit and the least injuries. I think genetics play a large role in what sort of running you will be good at.

But I think you will find many BL'ers that share your enthusiasm for running. After sex and hot showers, it's a great natural high.
 
That's rad! I too recently started running again, nothing serious just a mile or two here and there, it feels great. If you can incorporated a lil' bit of cycling in your training I think that'd probably help for leg strengthening. Not much other advice I can give. I too set myself up for a huge goal at a pretty young age, I was 20 when I cycled from San Francisco to Los Angeles. And from that experience all I can say is you gotta be on the road as much as possible. A great quick read I can suggest that's really inspirational is "Ultra Marathon Man" by Dean Karnazes, this dude does 100-200 mile runs. Last year he did 50 marathons in 50 days in all 50 states. Guy is hardcore. Good luck with this, always good to see younger people into doing endurance athletics.
 
i am a marathoner, though I haven't done it in a few years. it takes strict discipline, mentally and physically. you need to get a strict work out routine and stick to it. stretches, leg press, and a lot of jogging/running. it will be a very rewarding feeling once you complete your first marathon/half marathon. you will actually feel like you can accomplish anything. I would advise laying off of the drugs for a while beforehand.

also, watch out for water intoxication. it is very rare, but very serious. it is ultimately fatal, and hard to diagnose. once you figure out what is wrong, it is usually too late.
 
thanks alot you guys.. im actually about to go run 4 miles here in a sec around the lake..

i ride my bike to work on a daily basis... about 2 miles there and back and its amazing how it uses completely different muscles than running..

as far as being a serious marathon runner id rather do 10-15ks but it would still be nice to complete just one marathon just to say i have it under my belt, i hear completing 26 miles is a natural high like none other.

i went to go get one of those nike ipod things, waiting for it to come in the mail and im excited to get out and calibrate it to keep track of my paces.. yesterday i think i ran a little under 3 miles in 19 minutes.. so thats like a 20 minute 5k which isnt too bad at all considering i had chicken fried steak for breakfast rofl...

life thanks for the criticism, i definately plan to get my runs up to at least 15k once a week, but as for now i have a peak of like 6 miles before im exhausted.. at the end of my 5ks ive been trying to sprint the last leg in and i can feel that definately feel it making a difference..

i think within a month ill be able to do my first 15k :)

keep the comments comin, they are being read and appreciated more than you can believe.

PS i have not done drugs in a month now, and i dont really plan on going back to them due to an array of legal issues and i know itll get in the way of my running
 
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