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^interesting point, i hadn't considered that, but it makes perfect sense.

i'm still pleased as punch over my tuesday 5km in 20 mins. but was on a treadmill, which affords me to read at the same time. also after being lazy with cardio for quite a while, a cople of runs and i immediately feel tighter around the weist. love it.
 
KOS-MOS blue said:
Are there any avid runners on here that also occasionally use amphetamines? If so, when is the best time to use an Amp so that it doesn't get in the way of the run? Would it be after the workout or only on a rest day?
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Amphetamines raise your heart rate and so does running, combining the two is dangerous.

thikal said:
I was wondering if you can potentiate endorphins with something like DXM. Anyway, a good topic, i love the runner high too, a much natural feeling. The more i run, the less i take drugs.
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Theoretically yes, but also dangerous.

235360287471352662 said:
I am in my sixth steady month. I've stretched it to 25 miles a week. I hope to begin racing (5k and 10k) by winter.

Since quitting Xanax, it's the best I can do to relax. Sometimes it feels better than heroin. It's probably more dangerous than heroin too because Miami drivers are psycho.

so any current runners here? Any who run for enjoyment and not just to work out?
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I love to run for enjoyment and sometimes avoid workouts out of fear for injury. Not being able to run is worse than having to run super slow for me! 25 miles / 40 km a week is my current schedule too and I want to race just like you.

235360287471352662 said:
Plus, roads are a lot faster than sidewalks. I can't see doing any kind of speedwork on concrete. No matter how neat your stride is, you will hear STOMP STOMP STOMP STOMP; all of that commotion is wasted energy, energy that would be propelling you on a better surface.
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Concrete does give back more of the kinetic energies but it isn't an appreciable difference. The noise can be attributed to the materials.

L2R said:
^interesting point, i hadn't considered that, but it makes perfect sense.

i'm still pleased as punch over my tuesday 5km in 20 mins. but was on a treadmill, which affords me to read at the same time. also after being lazy with cardio for quite a while, a cople of runs and i immediately feel tighter around the weist. love it.
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Quite the beast time dude.
 
so beast it's bullshit, i just tried to repeat it and there is no way in hell that is accurate. i dunno, my brain must've boiled in the sauna i took straight afterwards to have a memory that i managed that time. it must have been my normal 30 mins i think. just now i ran 10kms in 55mins, which is alright for me.
 
Just picked up some Nike Free Run +2's - soooo comfortable! =D I haven't had a chance to run in them yet but walked about 15km yesterday in them new without a hitch, start of some small blisters above the heel but that was to be expected.
 
^^ Nice!! Let us know how they go once they're broken in!

My new Brooks are feeling a lot better since having been broken in a bit more after a few longer runs last week.

L2R said:
so beast it's bullshit, i just tried to repeat it and there is no way in hell that is accurate. i dunno, my brain must've boiled in the sauna i took straight afterwards to have a memory that i managed that time. it must have been my normal 30 mins i think.
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It is possible to do 5km in 20mins! 4 mins a km is pretty boss though, it'd feel like sprinting the whole way, like 15km/hr. Is that what it felt like? If so, then you were probably right! :D


Back in the day, my dad would run entire marathons at 4mins/km. It truly boggles the mind 8o
 
i know the feel of 15kph and even 17kph. that night i was definitely not doing that. i think i can achieve 20min 5kms only if i focus on it and give it maybe three months. but my cardio is more about my tummy loss than anything else, that and doing uni at the same time. no way to read if i'm running that fast. hard enough as it is.

your dad is awesome.
 
L2R said:
no way to read if i'm running that fast. hard enough as it is.

your dad is awesome.
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I don't know how you can read AT ALL whilst running dude!! Does.Not.Compute.

Oh and yeah, I know :) He is <3
 
Does he have any evidence to back up his comment?? ;)

Seriously though, jogging CAN be pretty hard on your joints. I think it is fair to say that a large proportion of people who run for most of their lives end up with dysfunctional knees/hips/ankles etc when they are elderly. But there are ways to circumvent any major issues:

1) regular stretching, before and after running (and on days off from running too)
2) building up the leg muscles using weights, so the joints are better supported
3) getting some really good quality shoes, and having them fitted properly
4) having at least 1 day off from running every week, and not running if you're sick or injured
5) proper diet and hydration

Also, I don't quite understand what your friend means by "stance"?? How would jogging be bad for stance, and for what aspect of it?
 
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soundsystem00 said:
Thats not what he said, I just said that because I forgot why he said it was bad for you. Maybe he just likes to walk better or something.
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Ahh okay :)
Either way, I am interested to hear what he has to say, he could have a valid point!

And for discussion's sake, I hate walking. If I had the energy and stamina I would prefer to jog EVERYWHERE. Walking just does not work well with my body. Seriously, if I have to walk all over uni campus all day, my calf muscles are sore and cramping for 1-2 days afterwards, and I usually pull a hamstring. However I can comfortably run 10, 12, 15km and not be sore afterwards at all.
 
A Blind Guy said:
the world record marathon is a 2:02:xx I think, not sure.
that's 2:54min/km.

What the fuck.
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they used to think it was impossible to run a mile in under 4:00. now the american HIGH SCHOOL record is 3:53 and there are guys who can run the last mile of a 10k in under 4:00.

genetics have a lot to do with it, but training and nutrition have come a long way as well.
 
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I recently purchased a pair of Mizuno running shoes (with inserts to support my high arches). I've found they have really helped my shin splint problems and makes running a lot more comfortable.

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PI, I hear your getting some new kicks - care to share some running shoe pr0n? ;)
 
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