FFR Runners

[Mahou]

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know that feel with headwind, man.



both! I ran for my high school team, so I was running competitively... 5.5 years ago. been running very casually off and on since (more off than on). I don't think I'm looking to beat my best times or longest distance from back in the day, but building up to anywhere near that level would feel pretty great.

grabbed a pair of Reebok trainers yesterday. I tried on a pair of asics, and they felt fine, but I really liked the pair I got. I'll report in once I give 'em some use.

edit: diggin' the shoes

Hey! If the shoes are comfortable, that's the biggest plus ever. Nice find!

You'd be surprised if you stay consistent then you actually get faster pretty quick. Since I've been putting so many miles down, I have to start taking a few supplements including protein because I'm starting to get a lot of lactate acid buildup.

[dAnceguy117]

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took a couple days off, back at it. really nice, except my stomach was telling me to stop toward the end of my run today. might need to eat more (or maybe just better) food.

oh yeah the shoes:

http://shop.reebok.com/us/product/men-realflex-transition-4.0---special-edition-shoes/NS266?cid=V53079&breadcrumb=1z13070Z1z11zrfZdyZ1z12rcl

except mine are red and stuff. $60 on sale where I bought em. no idea if these would be advised for people who run beyond a pretty casual level, but they're treating me well so far.

[Mahou]

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I love it when things like this happen. :) I got faster, and I have a better endurance now. Hopefully with some more training, I'll be able to do a full marathon within 4 to 5 months. Here are a couple of runs.

[Zapmeister]

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i just ran 1 mile in 7:48

how crap is that on a scale of figuratively crap to literally crap

[DotKritic]

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Ran a 5K in November 2013 then again in January 2014. Running a 5K (Fun Run) later this month. I run 5Ks nearly every time I go to the gym.

[Nyokou]

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Sorta related but I was in line to pick up merch for the Color Me Rad 5K in Richmond tomorrow and some random dude in line recognized my FFR shirt.

[Mahou]

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New 5k record.

[bballa48]

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Nice Mahou, that's awesome.


Update from my neck of the woods....

I finally got my achilles healthy and have had the best 3-4 weeks of training of my life. Mileage has been steady around 80-90 with no hiccups. Workouts have been insane for me... I love when everything finally clicks. I am also probably about 7 pounds lighter which makes a HUGE difference.

Ran a 4 mile road race yesterday in 18:54 and then did two more miles on the track in 9:20 after a short recovery... and it felt great. Last week I did 4 x mile w/ 2 min rest starting at 4:30 and cutting down to 4:20. The 4:20 was tough but 4:30 pace feels crazy smooth.

Next weekend I am heading to Toronto for a really good 5k with rabbits taking us through 2 miles at 13:40 pace. USA A standard is 13:32... so that's a long shot but I am hoping I can get close.

[Mahou]

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Dude, I wish you could train me haha. You're freaking fast

[EtienneSM]

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Congrats on the 5k PR, Mahou!

Came back from states yesterday.

My friend David ran a 1:55 800m, placed 5th and broke our school record (as a Sophomore as well!)
And my other friend Nate ran a 9:39 3200m and placed 7th.

Pretty awesome experience, can't wait to run at ststes myself on day.

[bballa48]

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Ran 13:39 last night in Portland. Pretty excited about it. Third week in a row racing, and went 13:56, 13:50, 13:39.

Portland weather is so nice for running compared to the South!

[samurai7694]

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Coming from someone who barely does exercise anymore, my brain feels like mashed potatoes but it feels nice to at least do about 2.5 miles without stopping. I should start using that app for more accuracy, I suppose. I've only ever done short distances at quicker times like sub-6 minutes for a mile and just barely below 18 minutes for 2 miles. I'm trying to get used to steady jogging with longer distances and I'm just not used to it yet. It's pretty fun, though. I'm pushing to make this a habit. :mrgreen:

[Bluearrowll]

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Do these apps use GPS to track km? If I have a phone that has no data plan but can download apps, would it work if I gave it a run?

[25thhour]

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Once I move to a city with nice views (Vancouver), I am going to start running more. I don't like running up north because I just hate where I live and people are so disrespectful to runners.

[Shouka]

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Ran 13:39 last night in Portland. Pretty excited about it. Third week in a row racing, and went 13:56, 13:50, 13:39.

Portland weather is so nice for running compared to the South!

No one has really commented on this yet so I guess I will. That is really fucking good.