The thread where people give really bad running advice!

arc918
arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
After you finish your first 5K, sign up for a marathon (or two) in the next month.

Get some nice cotton socks...
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  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    Taco Bell and a glass of metamucil is the best pre-race meal!
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    At your first 5K, make sure you start as close to the front of the pack as possible.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Taco Bell and a glass of metamucil is the best pre-race meal!

    Nice - wash it down with a couple pots o' coffee and you're good to go!
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    At your first 5K, make sure you start as close to the front of the pack as possible.

    Yes indeed, be sure you have a dog and jogging stroller with you as well.
  • boys4rmine
    boys4rmine Posts: 53
    as a reward, start your first race with brand new shoes...no need to break them in.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Run at night in black clothes, back facing traffic. Be sure to turn your ear buds up really loud!
  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    If your run 10 miles a day- you can pretty much eat anything you want at all!
  • breakhearts
    breakhearts Posts: 110 Member
    If you're a girl, don't wear a sports bra. The bigger your chest size is, the better. Let them flap with the wind.
  • kreene1987
    kreene1987 Posts: 40 Member
    Run naked in sub-zero weather. It really adds to the community feel in your neighborhood.
  • jollyjoe321
    jollyjoe321 Posts: 529 Member
    as a reward, start your first race with brand new shoes...no need to break them in.

    Haha, I llike this one
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Try a new pre-race fuel the day of!
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    Shoes are HIGHLY overrated. Check out Payless for any good deals, but don't pay more than $15 for your shoes.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    as a reward, start your first race with brand new shoes...no need to break them in.

    Well, you shouldn't need to 'break in' a good pair of running shoes. But certainly don't wear a brand you've never worn before! Or wait! Yes do! (I forgot the purpose of this thread).
  • kckBxer396
    kckBxer396 Posts: 460 Member
    *pencils all of this down* Don't forget to wear your ankle weights!
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    Adding mass thru strength training is detrimental to your running
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Don't forget to HYDRATE: at least a gallon or two of water for each mile you run! **

    ** - (be sure not to do this or you may die for reals)
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    Athletic shoes are so yesterday. Put on your 10 inch stilettos for your run and in no time you'll have calves of steel!
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Take at least 2 or 3 rest days for every day you run.
  • asianmonkie
    asianmonkie Posts: 264
    Don't stretch EVER!
  • Slrajr
    Slrajr Posts: 438 Member
    Take at least 2 or 3 rest days for every day you run.
    this is what I unintentionally do for real :(
  • 1_JR_1
    1_JR_1 Posts: 179
    Eat 2lbs of spaghetti the night before your first 5k.
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    don't bother with c25k just run like the wind
  • Spikethered
    Spikethered Posts: 108
    Whilst running drink 30 beers
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Take at least 2 or 3 rest days for every day you run.
    this is what I unintentionally do for real :(

    LOL!
  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    Make sure you heal strike. Helps you get a longer stride = faster running.
  • boys4rmine
    boys4rmine Posts: 53
    lean forward, hunch your shoulders and breathe only when needed...
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Dress like it's 20° colder than it really is!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    If it hurts, you need to push harder!!!
  • mortuseon
    mortuseon Posts: 579 Member
    Never run if you're overweight, because literally everyone you see will point and laugh at you.
  • bingefreeaubree
    bingefreeaubree Posts: 220 Member
    Running with high heels on works your calves really well and is better than running with sneakers. :glasses:

    And make sure you drink at least three glasses of water before going on your run so you don't get dehydrated.

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