running.... anyone?

[Arnold_Philips]

I've never ran on a treadmill. I think I'm afraid of them because I had a bad episode with one when I was younger.

 

[Sling of David]

A few years back I ran a marathon and some 10K's, but the devotion to training was very time consuming. Today, I still jog, but it's more casual -- about 3-5 miles each time out. I also go hiking on weekends and do calistenics like pushups, situps, etc.

 

[danielb]

Wahoo,

I just got new running shoes while I am over here in LA, everything is so cheap Hopefully will be able to get running again soon!

Daniel

 

[ed_m]

halfs as in half-marathons

shin-splints can be crippling, i've kept running on them but ice & rest will help.

treadmills: i use 1.5% for general stuff and 1% for speed work. some will say its to make up for air resistance, and maybe it does but the bigger issue is that running on the road you lean forward whilst on a treadmill you're pretty much totally upright. Which is slightly different mechanically for your legs/muscles.... it'd only possibly cause a problem if you train mostly on a treadmill and then race on the road, as it may be different enough to cause problems.

PS danielB.. what you got ?

 

[ej]

I used to run internationally but I gave up a few years back - it's difficult to put in 4 hours/day training when you have a full time life

I still enjoy it occasionaly but I have no intention of becoming seriously competitive again.

 

[danielb]

I got Asics Nimbus IV's, will hopefully try them out later today.

Daniel

 

[SeRapH&CheRi]

I am about due for a new pair of running shoes. The ones i have now are speaking to me and I really don't want to injure myself as I am starting to run for longer distances and longer amounts of time. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a flat-footed runner prone to pronation? (heheh...pardon the pun)

 

[ed_m]

suck it & see S&C...
..find a good running shop and try some motion-control shoes designed for pronation (which is what most people do).... make sure they fit like a glove (but on your feet obviously)

if it helps i currently do most of my miles in saucony, previously asics and still have some lightweight asics for shorter distances.

 

[Echoes Peak]

no, that's just poor organisation

<sigh> No love. If you knew how far my classes were, you'd count it.

 

[SeRapH&CheRi]

suck it & see S&C...
..find a good running shop and try some motion-control shoes designed for pronation (which is what most people do).... make sure they fit like a glove (but on your feet obviously)

if it helps i currently do most of my miles in saucony, previously asics and still have some lightweight asics for shorter distances.

thanks ed_m. my current running shoes are saucony and i love them! i bought them about two years ago at this store called the running room in vancouver. since i will be going home for the holidays i think i will go back there and look for another pair. i've tried new balance before, however they did not give the the support that i needed.

just wondering.....how many miles do you run per week?

 

[ed_m]

this week i'm on 35... and its been tricky over the holiday period (happy everything by the way!) will be peaking at about 45 in a couple of weeks before tapering down for a race in february... plus i need to get my bike out! and make the most of our club coached swim sessions in preperation for some summer triathlons.

oh and i decided to blog my running.. might be interesting.. might be deadly dull! http://www.wibsite.com/wiblog/ed_m/

 

[ej]

LoL

Tell me which triathlons you're competing in, I might just meet you there... in fact, I may have inadvertantly met you yesterday...

 

[TehRoxxor]

I have mild asthma (don't need inhaler for it) so running has always been a struggle for me.

 

[ed_m]

I have mild asthma (don't need inhaler for it) so running has always been a struggle for me.

but not an insurmountable one.. i hope... not that i know what i'm talking about!

ej: where you at?

 

[ej]

Edinburgh! The Scottish New Years Day Triathlon was 2 days ago... I didn't compete this year as I was working overnight until 11am, but I came 3rd a few years back

 

[SeRapH&CheRi]

this week i'm on 35... and its been tricky over the holiday period (happy everything by the way!) will be peaking at about 45 in a couple of weeks before tapering down for a race in february... plus i need to get my bike out! and make the most of our club coached swim sessions in preperation for some summer triathlons.

Wow, that's alot of running! I'm only on about 15-18 per week. Since I want to run a half marathon possibly this spring, I need to do some reading on proper marathon training. Got any suggestions?

 

[mdballard]

I am competing in my first one ever this summer... i am starting my training tomorrow. Do you guys have any tips or advice? Thanks bunches.

 

[ej]

I am competing in my first one ever this summer... i am starting my training tomorrow. Do you guys have any tips or advice? Thanks bunches.

Hey, you're young to be starting competitive triathlon!

Before we launch into 'tips and advice' for you, let us know how much you've done already, what you basic fitness level is like, and how much training you'd normally put into a week.

 

[ed_m]

and what distances your target race is...

 

[mdballard]

Okay... I ran cross country for the first time this past fall... I am not fast, but I love running. I have never swam ( swum? I can't ever tell which to use ) competitively, but I have swam laps for just basic exercise. Biking... again, never competitively, but just for fun. This is a sprint tri- I think it is about a 1/2 mile swim, 11 mile bike ride, and 3 mile run.

Training wise... for now I only want to do five days per week, about 6 hours per week. The only time of day I have to work out is the mornings, so that is why my time is so limited. After March (when soccer is over), I should be able to up my training A LOT. I just need some actual numbers as to how many miles I should be running, biking, swimming, etc..., speed workouts for all three, etc... I don't know what a good time would be for the swimming and biking part, but for the running, I would really love to get under a 24 minute 5k, even around 21 would be within my goals. The fastest two mile I ever ran during cross country was really slow, but good for me 14:12, so I don't know if 21 is too optimistic, but I really want to do it. Thanks for the advice!