04-18-2014, 10:22 AM | #1 |
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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.
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04-18-2014, 10:49 AM | #2 |
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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 at 10:52 AM.. |
04-18-2014, 10:53 AM | #3 |
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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.
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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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04-18-2014, 11:03 AM | #5 |
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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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04-18-2014, 11:13 AM | #6 | ||||
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You can find shoes for a decent price, you just have to find the right ones. I just got lucky finding mine, haha.
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04-18-2014, 11:13 AM | #7 |
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Maybe it's just Canada then. I can't find a good pair for under $100
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04-18-2014, 11:53 AM | #8 |
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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.
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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.
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04-18-2014, 12:02 PM | #10 |
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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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04-18-2014, 12:15 PM | #11 |
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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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04-18-2014, 12:28 PM | #12 |
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Oh cool, a running thread. Hello everyone.
Currently unable to run due to an achilles injury, so I envy all of you.
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04-18-2014, 12:39 PM | #13 |
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Any chance of you running again anytime soon?
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04-18-2014, 12:45 PM | #14 |
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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. I don't know what this is yet but I'd be down |
04-18-2014, 01:06 PM | #15 |
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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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04-18-2014, 01:27 PM | #16 |
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I used to be pretty big into distance running
I recommend using strava, mostly because it's very easy to use and I've had it for over a year |
04-18-2014, 01:35 PM | #17 |
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I've never really been one to run super long distances. I always preferred shorter distances at faster speeds
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04-18-2014, 01:38 PM | #18 |
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Whenever I run, I always set a minimum distance of 5k (3.1mi), and just let myself continue from there once I pass it, which usually is running about another mile or two to a bus stop
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04-18-2014, 01:38 PM | #19 |
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Yea it's not a huge deal, just some ongoing tendinitis that flared up again.
The weather here in Virginia is just getting really nice too... I can't wait to get back out there. Also, Strava is pretty sweet. It's definitely better for bikers, but I find it entertaining looking for routes around town that people have made.
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04-18-2014, 01:42 PM | #20 |
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I can do whatever app there is for running. My last few runs, I didn't take the phone with me because it's way too heavy to me around the 6 mile mark. That's why I need that armband :(
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