Run, Forrest, Run!

[latteda]

Sorry, but this is not a topic about Forrest Gump. It's a topic about running.

I'm starting half marathon training for a race in the fall. I'm trying to get myself jazzed up and motivated so I thought I'd start a discussion.

Any other runners out there? What do you like to run? How often do you run and how far do you like to run? Where do you like to run? Do you have any goals you'd like to accomplish with your running?

 

[Apollo Celestio]

No, but I want to. Ninja dash needs improvement.

 

[Miles]

I live on a lake, and jog around it several times per week. My main goal is to stay in shape.

 

[latteda]

That sounds like a really pleasant run.

I usually like to run at the park by the creek, but now that it's getting so hot I'll probably have to start running at the sports complex instead.

My ultimate goal is the Disney Marathon. It would be great fun, and it would be awesome to have a Mickey Mouse medal for finishing.

 

[Manda_24]

I run occasionally, this summer I'm planning on running more consistantly, I have a friend that wants to run with me so that will help.
My roommate and another friend ran the Chicago marathon last year and I think the one is doing a mini this year.

 

[BoarderDave]

I used to run up and down the beach everyday after work.. I used it for an excuse to keep my legs stretched for when Im in the ocean I don't get leg cramps. I loved it though.. it was fun. At first I had my iPod, but I forgot it one day and then noticed that I enjoyed the sound of the ocean better.. so I decided to stop bringing it.

Now I have a bike, so not much running these days.

 

[LonelyTraveler]

I pretty much have to walk. About 8 strides into a run I start experiencing record amounts of side pain. I would like to start running/jogging so that next spring I can be in this 15K race next spring. I don't care if I win or not. (Hear that, competitive freaks? I DON'T CARE IF I WIN!! Sorry, had to do it.) I just want to finish.

 

[latteda]

I pretty much have to walk. About 8 strides into a run I start experiencing record amounts of side pain. I would like to start running/jogging so that next spring I can be in this 15K race next spring. I don't care if I win or not. (Hear that, competitive freaks? I DON'T CARE IF I WIN!! Sorry, had to do it.) I just want to finish.

I don't ever care about winning, either. I just usually set myself a time goal and I'm happy if I reach that.

 

[BoarderDave]

I put spike thingys coming out from the sides of my shoes.. so that when people get to close.. I can hit them with my shoes, and it tears their shoes apart, causing them to fall and me to pull ahead.

 

[ido]

That sounds like a really pleasant run.

I usually like to run at the park by the creek, but now that it's getting so hot I'll probably have to start running at the sports complex instead.

My ultimate goal is the Disney Marathon. It would be great fun, and it would be awesome to have a Mickey Mouse medal for finishing.

I have a friend that participates in the Disney Marathon. She's had her picture taken with Mickey.

I would love to run, but almost every time I run, I end up in a coughing fit.

 

[soccerdad66]

I would love to run, but almost every time I run, I end up in a coughing fit.

Maybe you should quit smoking

I've been trying to start again, but I've only been averaging once a week.

 

[dluvs2trvl]

Maybe you should quit smoking

I've been trying to start again, but I've only been averaging once a week.

You're trying to start smoking or running?

 

[ido]

Maybe you should quit smoking

I've been trying to start again, but I've only been averaging once a week.

If I smoked, that would be a great suggestion.

 

[mina]

i can't wait til summer so i can run everyday, yay

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

I used to run all the time.

Now I'm too much of an ogre, and ogres don't really run.

 

[rodgeam]

I started running a couple of weeks ago, to get in shape and hopefully participate in some marathons/races. I am so out of shape I could only run for a couple of minutes at a time the first few tries. I'm at ten mins, walk 2 mins, run ten mins now, but I keep getting horrible shin splits. I think I must be overdoing it.

 

[kittysbecute]

Sorry, but this is not a topic about Forrest Gump. It's a topic about running.

I'm starting half marathon training for a race in the fall. I'm trying to get myself jazzed up and motivated so I thought I'd start a discussion.

Any other runners out there? What do you like to run? How often do you run and how far do you like to run? Where do you like to run? Do you have any goals you'd like to accomplish with your running?

My history teacher and his wife were in a marathon thing over the weekend.

I've never been able to run for long lengths of time... but I used to do quite well in very short distance speed running. I guess I'm kinda like a dwarf from lord of the rings, "We Dwarves are natural sprinters, very dangerous over short distances."

 

[deliciousBass]

I used to run quite a bit but not super long distances. Usually 2 miles every other day and on Fridays it was 4-7 miles But then a few years ago I went through a period where I gained some weight and it was very hard on my knees, shins and feet so I quit.

I would like to get back into running but just am kinda discouraged about it because I'm not nearly as good a runner as I used to be. Every once in a while I go out and I run and I'm like exhausted after a couple miles and I'm bummed because I used to do it without breaking a sweat

Also, my biggest obstacle I think is running alone. I HATE running alone but unfortunately, I have no one to run with

 

[latteda]

I started running a couple of weeks ago, to get in shape and hopefully participate in some marathons/races. I am so out of shape I could only run for a couple of minutes at a time the first few tries. I'm at ten mins, walk 2 mins, run ten mins now, but I keep getting horrible shin splits. I think I must be overdoing it.

That's great progress! What kind of shoes are you running in? If your shoes aren't good quality and especially designed for your type of foot, it can cause shin splints. Or if your shoes are old and worn down (you can only put about 500 miles on a pair of running shoes before you need to get a new pair). I'd suggest going by a running shop to see if they can fit you in a pair of shoes that will be easy on your knees and shins. Or you can use this handy shoe selector to find the right kind of shoe for your foot. Getting the right pair of shoes is the most important factor in protecting yourself against injuries in running. Spending $100 on a good pair of Brooks/Mizunos/Suaconys is well worth the investment. I couldn't believe the difference on my knees when I got my Mizunos.

Wow, I could do a commercial.

I used to run quite a bit but not super long distances. Usually 2 miles every other day and on Fridays it was 4-7 miles But then a few years ago I went through a period where I gained some weight and it was very hard on my knees, shins and feet so I quit.

I would like to get back into running but just am kinda discouraged about it because I'm not nearly as good a runner as I used to be. Every once in a while I go out and I run and I'm like exhausted after a couple miles and I'm bummed because I used to do it without breaking a sweat

Also, my biggest obstacle I think is running alone. I HATE running alone but unfortunately, I have no one to run with

I usually prefer to run alone, but I run much better when I'm running with someone. I push myself a lot harder if I'm with a buddy.

And I totally know what you mean about it being hard to get back at it after you've taken a break! It is so depressing when you try running and all you can think about is how well you did before and how mad you are at yourself for not keeping it up better.

 

[Miles]

I used to run quite a bit but not super long distances. Usually 2 miles every other day and on Fridays it was 4-7 miles But then a few years ago I went through a period where I gained some weight and it was very hard on my knees, shins and feet so I quit.

Bicycling is a good way to get back into jogging shape. Plus, it's much easier on the knees.