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  • xNiX
    FFR Player
    • Dec 2012
    • 1063

    #1

    FFR Runners

    I know FFR has a fitness thread (pretty sure it just died), but I was wondering if there are any long distant runners here either.
  • Poison-
    Nope
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Nov 2010
    • 3772

    #2
    Re: FFR Runners

    I run 5k~ nearly every day now that the weather is nice enough

    Edit: Just checked google maps and it's more like 3.5k oops :(
    Last edited by Poison-; 04-18-2014, 09:52 AM.

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    • dAnceguy117
      new hand moves = dab
      FFR Simfile Author
      • Dec 2002
      • 10097

      #3
      Re: FFR Runners

      not sure if I can call myself a distance runner considering I haven't gone over 5 miles in a really long time haha. looking to get back into it, though. I'm living right on a major street with a ton of traffic, so that's not ideal for me, but I found a decent route for now.

      about to pick up some new shoes soon. favorite brands anyone?

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      • EtienneSM
        FFR Player
        • Jan 2013
        • 1724

        #4
        Re: FFR Runners

        2nd year running on my HS track team. Plan on doing cross for a second year as well.

        1600m: 5:19
        3200m: 11:28

        Danceguy, I heard Saucony has some pretty good running shoes. I would definitely look into what they have.
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        • Poison-
          Nope
          FFR Simfile Author
          • Nov 2010
          • 3772

          #5
          Re: FFR Runners

          I have New Balance shoes. I'm not really serious enough of a runner to recommend a certain brand though. Running shoes are expensive as fuc tho

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          • EtienneSM
            FFR Player
            • Jan 2013
            • 1724

            #6
            Re: FFR Runners

            Originally posted by Poison-
            I have New Balance shoes. I'm not really serious enough of a runner to recommend a certain brand though. Running shoes are expensive as fuc tho
            I wouldn't say that. I bought a pair of new running shoes for $30 and they're probably the best shoes I've used yet (Then again, they were on clearance dropping from $80), but that's still not a bad price.

            You can find shoes for a decent price, you just have to find the right ones. I just got lucky finding mine, haha.
            Quality quotes:

            Originally posted by KgZ
            enjoy having every guy ask if they can get some love on their weiner
            Originally posted by Izzy
            I also like the nps scale. The standard ITG scale for harder files is blown out of proportion and no longer makes sense.
            Originally posted by kommisar
            nps is still a better idea for ratings
            Originally posted by klimtkiller
            there is 1 tip for people going to college. When you're in college, you'll be 16, which is the age where (where i live) you can get laid lawfully. basically, get laid asap when they look the best.
            Originally posted by Rapta
            My logic is that the brain processes in 60 FPS so I play 60 FPS.

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            • Poison-
              Nope
              FFR Simfile Author
              • Nov 2010
              • 3772

              #7
              Re: FFR Runners

              Maybe it's just Canada then. I can't find a good pair for under $100

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              • xNiX
                FFR Player
                • Dec 2012
                • 1063

                #8
                Re: FFR Runners

                Just ran a little over 6 miles today. Feeling good.

                That's great that I'm not the only one who runs here (ran for roughly 5 to 6 years). Etienne, when I was on my high school cross country team, my fastest 5k was 18:36. I didn't really run during track season - mainly just stuck to the field events since I was good at throwing disc. I still run but it's not same since I don't have a coach to push me.

                Any of you guys use the nike+ running app? Maybe we could start like a group of some sort for runners.
                Last edited by xNiX; 04-18-2014, 10:56 AM.

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                • xNiX
                  FFR Player
                  • Dec 2012
                  • 1063

                  #9
                  Re: FFR Runners

                  Originally posted by Poison-
                  Maybe it's just Canada then. I can't find a good pair for under $100
                  Depends on the type of shoe you want. You can get a good training pair for about 60 to 80 bucks. Flats are the same way too when your going for times.
                  Originally posted by dAnceguy117
                  about to pick up some new shoes soon. favorite brands anyone?
                  For training, I think new balance or asics are pretty good. (Just bought a pair of NB today as well) I have a pair of pumas, but they are so uncomfortable over a period of time.
                  Last edited by xNiX; 04-18-2014, 11:03 AM.

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                  • PrawnSkunk
                    Administrator
                    FFR Simfile Author
                    FFR Administrator
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 3907

                    #10
                    Re: FFR Runners

                    I run varsity cross country and track. My university is on top of a fucking mountain so the only directions are straight down or straight up. Everyday is hill training unless I run on the track. I prefer running cross country and road races.. Track is more of a cool-down season for me. Not a fan of running circles around a rubber oval.

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                    • xNiX
                      FFR Player
                      • Dec 2012
                      • 1063

                      #11
                      Re: FFR Runners

                      Ugh, hill training is the worse, but very good conditioning. And yeah, I'm the same way too prawn. Running on the track is boring as fuck, but not bad for practicing sprints in my opinion.

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                      • bballa48
                        FFR Veteran
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 1496

                        #12
                        Re: FFR Runners

                        Oh cool, a running thread. Hello everyone.

                        Currently unable to run due to an achilles injury, so I envy all of you.
                        "Running is a mental sport...and we're all insane!"
                        Learn to run when feeling the pain: then push harder.

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                        • xNiX
                          FFR Player
                          • Dec 2012
                          • 1063

                          #13
                          Re: FFR Runners

                          Originally posted by bballa48
                          Oh cool, a running thread. Hello everyone.

                          Currently unable to run due to an achilles injury, so I envy all of you.
                          Any chance of you running again anytime soon?

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                          • dAnceguy117
                            new hand moves = dab
                            FFR Simfile Author
                            • Dec 2002
                            • 10097

                            #14
                            Re: FFR Runners

                            damn, sorry to hear that bballa :(

                            I didn't mind running 800/1600/3200 on a track honestly. okay maybe 3200m gets super boring, but below that I can handle.

                            Originally posted by xNiX
                            Any of you guys use the nike+ running app? Maybe we could start like a group of some sort for runners.
                            I don't know what this is yet but I'd be down

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                            • xNiX
                              FFR Player
                              • Dec 2012
                              • 1063

                              #15
                              Re: FFR Runners

                              Originally posted by dAnceguy117
                              I don't know what this is yet but I'd be down
                              It's this neat running app that tracks how far you've ran, burned calories, and logs your times. It even speaks to you while running and tracks your route using gps. You can also add nike+ friends to see when/how far another person has ran. I'd use the app more often, but I need to get an armband for my note 3.

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