FFR Runners

[Mahou]

Originally Posted by EtienneSM

Well, it's nice to know that you move your legs in some way, whether it's a rhythm game or not :b. But I guess running isn't meant for everyone, haha.

I disagree. I've been doing long distance for over 6 years and I definitely hated running when I started my freshman year in high school. Now I'm an addict.
I think people start to appreciate it more when you're exposed to it by the right people, tools, and motivation.

[.Gazelle.]

Originally Posted by Reach

I just started sprinting again. I used to be a sprinter back in school on the track team but I haven't done much running in 10+ years.

Second day out I ran a 12.87 100 m. Does anyone know if that's any good at all? I know I was completely maxed out because I felt like I had just about killed myself even after an extensive warmup...had to lay on the track for a good 5+ minutes before I could move lmao. My everything was sore.

Going to keep doing them once or twice a week at a lower intensity so I can do more intervals, and see how fast I can get.

Fastest kids in my school are at high 10s/low 11s 12 is considered pretty damn good, at least in our schools conference.

[___________]

Some of the people in this thread are incomprehensibly fast. Awesome job!

Originally Posted by Mahou

I disagree. I've been doing long distance for over 6 years and I definitely hated running when I started my freshman year in high school. Now I'm an addict.
I think people start to appreciate it more when you're exposed to it by the right people, tools, and motivation.

Especially true for me. When I started freshman year (last year) I could barely run 2 minutes without walking. It was painful, to say the least. Now, after nine months of practice, I'm pretty happy with where I am, though being far from the best.

I guess that being motivated holds true the most in distance running compared to other sports such as football. Unlike other sports, running requires stamina, both physically and mentally. I can tell you that getting the encouragement from high school varsity upperclassmen really helped with my improvement, and I'd probably be significantly fatter had I not joined CC.

[SCWolf]

Originally Posted by Mahou

I disagree. I've been doing long distance for over 6 years and I definitely hated running when I started my freshman year in high school. Now I'm an addict.
I think people start to appreciate it more when you're exposed to it by the right people, tools, and motivation.

I only enjoy running within the context of sports. If I'm not occupying my mind, I'm bored by it.

I find simply running to be boring. If I were to do sprinting, I'd just do a variety of HIIT as opposed to just sprinting.

[j-rodd123]

Originally Posted by SCWolf

I only enjoy running within the context of sports. If I'm not occupying my mind, I'm bored by it.

I find simply running to be boring. If I were to do sprinting, I'd just do a variety of HIIT as opposed to just sprinting.

exactly the same way as me. running in sports>sprints >>>>> long distance, so when I run distance I have to make a good playlist so it isn't such a boring ass grind. feeling is great afterwards though but doing it is so yawn

[Mahou]

I usually run with music myself, but not because the running bores me. I'm usually focusing on my technique and breathing for the most part. The music just usually helps me surpass mental walls that I come to in certain parts of my workout. Plus, I have to put my spotify account to some good use.

[bballa48]

Originally Posted by TheSaxRunner05

Very close to that 13:32!

Turns out 13:39 was good enough, so I'll be running at USAs next Friday! Seeded 12th I believe out of 24. I'll get my ass kicked but maybe I can sneak a back door top 8 in.

[Tidus810]

Originally Posted by bballa48

Turns out 13:39 was good enough, so I'll be running at USAs next Friday! Seeded 12th I believe out of 24. I'll get my ass kicked but maybe I can sneak a back door top 8 in.

that's seriously awesome, man. good luck! I remember watching a live stream of you running when you made a thread about it a while back, pretty impressive.

ok, I'm looking for some advice. I can currently jog a 5k without stopping, but it feels like it takes forever and soon after I hit that mark I'm about done. I want to build my stamina up and run farther more than anything, but I also want to get faster without tiring halfway through. I'm thinking I'll just have to deal with being slow until I can run farther... thoughts?

[Mahou]

Originally Posted by bballa48

Turns out 13:39 was good enough, so I'll be running at USAs next Friday! Seeded 12th I believe out of 24. I'll get my ass kicked but maybe I can sneak a back door top 8 in.

Are you talking about 3200m?

[Mahou]

Originally Posted by Tidus810

ok, I'm looking for some advice. I can currently jog a 5k without stopping, but it feels like it takes forever and soon after I hit that mark I'm about done. I want to build my stamina up and run farther more than anything, but I also want to get faster without tiring halfway through. I'm thinking I'll just have to deal with being slow until I can run farther... thoughts?

Easy. The best way to do this is change it up during the week. For instance, you could do 2 days for long miles. Since 5k is your limit, try to push to 4 to 5 miles those days. Then have some interval training done. So you could do 6x400 on a track. Wait about 30 seconds in between each one, but shoot for like 1 minute and 30 seconds. It will hurt.
On your other 2 days, you could run some more long, or try to do some swimming. The whole point is you want to change it up, but work out 5 times a week. You'll notice a huge improvement after a month if your dedicated.

[Nyokou]

blisters.

what do

[SCWolf]

bandaids

[Shouka]

Originally Posted by Mahou

Are you talking about 3200m?

Nope. He is talking about a 5k.

[Mahou]

If that's a 5k time, that's pretty close to a men's world record.

[bballa48]

Originally Posted by Mahou

If that's a 5k time, that's pretty close to a men's world record.

Not really... Still 62 seconds off unfortunately

[dAnceguy117]

still on the grind. took a couple of medium-length breaks. trying to stop doing that.

felt really great on my run yesterday. something I'm wondering: does drinking milk a while before running give anyone problems? I'm a cereal addict, so I down some milk pretty much every morning (or afternoon, oops). sometimes when I run later in the day, even if it's hours after I ate that bowl of cereal, I experience some stomach pain after a mile or two. yesterday I had no milk. coincidence? hmmmm

shoes are still working very nicely for me. no complaints. and they look so flashy! :D

Originally Posted by Nyokou

blisters.

what do

take a break until swelling is reduced, and then they turn into calluses I think? /nonscience

make sure your shoes fit properly. if they don't, gotta get new shoes.

[Mahou]

Try taking milk after a run. Before is usually not that good.

[Nyokou]

Originally Posted by dAnceguy117

take a break until swelling is reduced, and then they turn into calluses I think? /nonscience

make sure your shoes fir properly. if they don't, gotta get new shoes.

I think I need new shoes.

[Mahou]

Originally Posted by Nyokou

I think I need new shoes.

Also, invest in some good inserts. Those can do wonders.

[LaZboy77]

I've run a few marathons in the past while I was still in high school. Ten actually. I was in 9th grade when I realized that I needed to make a change in my life. I started running on the treadmill, which I completely dreaded. What was initially a journey to losing weight became a cross-country marathoning adventure. My parents drove me to races across the U.S., namely Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Washington (state).

I haven't run a marathon in over two years, but I'm planning on running with my old training group when they start in just a couple of weeks. They're training for the Route 66 marathon here in Oklahoma. I've run that race twice, and both times it's kicked my ass. Maybe I'll try to avenge myself if I feel like this summer's training has gotten me back to the point I was about two years ago.