Any Runners?

[RunningWild]

Hi all! I'm new to the boards, but I wanted to know who else here is a runner? Recreational, elite, racing, whoever, just wanted to see! I run mostly recreationally (and of course to *try* and stay in shape), but every once in a while I do races, and I'm trying to build up to a half-marathon in the spring.

Hope to meet some fellow runners!

 

[cassie121]

I do mostly recreational and conditioning. Running is essential conditioning to wrestling.

 

[Lilium]

Hello
I do recreational running and charity 5K races. Though I don't run so much in the winter...the cold, dark evenings means I either run or swim at the weekend and do yoga at home during the week.

 

[Pathfinder]

I want to get into running more. I ran a couple charity 5ks before, but I'd like to get into racing.

 

[MarineForChrist]

I run everyday, In the Marine Corps so I kinda have to. When I first joined the military I hated it, but once I realized that there were easier ways to run without being in so much pain, it got rather enjoyable. Now my day doesn't start until I get at least 4 or 5 miles in.

 

[RunningWild]

I was the same way when I joined the military. I had never run a full mile before I went to basic, haha. That changed really quickly though.

I just signed up for a 5k to do in a few weeks, but then I got notified that it had been canceled. Bummer! I sign up for races to keep myself motivated to run so that I do better on my physical fitness tests. Especially as the weather is getting colder, it's harder for me to motivate myself to run at 530am.

 

[rahma]

Hiya! What half are you planning on doing? I'm thinking about the Madison Half Marathon. I went to school at UW, and my grandma lives there, so I'll have at least one person there to cheer me on

I've kinda hit a running slump, so now I've got to buckle down if I want to not be last, lol.

 

[RunningWild]

I really want to do the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon half in the spring. I'm originally from Oklahoma so that's always been one I've really wanted to do.

I have a hard time with motivation too, especially since it's getting so cold outside! I can't seem to make myself get up at 5:30am and run when it's under 40 degrees, haha.

 

[Mary_Magdalene]

im training for my first 1/2 marathon!

 

[Sojourner1]

Fellow runner here . I've run four half marathons and I am now training for my first marathon. I'm signed up to run the Big Sur Marathon the end of April. Motivation is a huge factor in training...especially when the long runs start getting longer and longer. If you want any tips for training for the half just let me know.

 

[Mary_Magdalene]

thanks sojourner...

i only have a few 10ks under my belt. i am very new to running but love it.

i ran my longest run today-9 miles! i know to well established runners that sounds like nothing but it was my longest yet!

I do have a few questions:

1. what i have read is that you should run through pain unless it is bad enough it is changing your stride. It that correct info?

2. i am also struggling a little with appetite...i am soo much more hungry now that i am running everyday. im trying not to overdo the eating (but know i need more now that i'm running). what do you eat after a long run?

3.what do you personally use when you are running a 1/2 or full-as far as mid race fuel. i have read alot about gel packs, bars, etc...


thanks!

 

[Sojourner1]

Great job on the nine miles today

Regarding the pain when running. It would depend on the pain that you are having. I had trouble with my knee two years ago. I kept running through the pain and it just got worse. It did help to ice it for twenty minutes after I ran. I found out that I was running with the wrong shoes. After being evaluated at a running store (Roadrunner Sports) I found out exactly which shoes I needed and I've never had issues with the knee again. I did have to run on a treadmill for a month (no hills) while my knee got better.

You are going to be hungrier when you're running longer miles. Just eat healthy and avoid eating foods with lots of sugar. I think it's fine to eat more as long as you can tell that you aren't putting on any extra weight. After a long run I wait about a half hour and then I eat two eggs, sausage and toast. I've heard that eating protein after working out is a good thing and it seems to work for me. Before the run I usually eat a banana or a piece of toast or half a bagel.

During the half marathon I walk through the water stations (for about a minute--the stations are about two miles apart) while I'm drinking. At one stop I drink gatorade and the next I drink water. I also walk for one minute every two miles during my long runs. It helps so much! You will be able to go further and you won't get so tired at the end of the run. I also eat a Shot Block at miles 4 and eight. After the tenth mile I don't stop anymore to eat or drink anything. I just run the last three miles into the finish.

Hope that helps some. Good luck with your training.

 

[ICaine]

I run for recreation. I ran track back in junior and senior high school. Now I want to run a full marathon. Baby steps though, very small baby steps.

 

[Lilium]

I had a couple months break from running just before Christmas but am now back out there even though it's freezing cold *shivers* I soon warm up though.

I've signed up for another 5K in July and also for my first half-marathon It's in October so plenty of time to train.

 

[JenLove]

Hi all! I'm new to the boards, but I wanted to know who else here is a runner? Recreational, elite, racing, whoever, just wanted to see! I run mostly recreationally (and of course to *try* and stay in shape), but every once in a while I do races, and I'm trying to build up to a half-marathon in the spring.

Hope to meet some fellow runners!

I love to run! I've been running for years (did cross country and track in high school)... I do a lot of 10k's and half marathons throughout the year, and I usually do a couple marathons as well. I just recently got into triathlons, and I'll be competing in my first sprint TRI next month. Good luck to you all in your training!

 

[heavb30]

When they have all you can eat I go running to the line. No but really I need to get back in to running when I was in high school I ran alot but I got hurt on the job about a year ago and still have problems with my back and I try to do some light walking when I can. God Bless all.


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[xctrackrunner77]

im 15 and i run track and cross country
i do it for a sport but i also so for fun during th winter and summer for the off season i rack in the miles my average for last winter was about 46 miles a week but now track started and its down to about 25-30 miles

 

[monograso]

I run against my will...

 

[Sojourner1]

I'm training for a marathon and I'm getting pretty tired of running.

 

[JenLove]

I'm training for a marathon and I'm getting pretty tired of running.

Good luck! I know what you mean about being tired of running. I've hit that hump a few times in the past... but keep it up, it will be worth it! I've got two days until the St.Patty's Day triathlon:o