The thread where people give really bad running advice!

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  • 1_JR_1
    1_JR_1 Posts: 179
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    Eat 2lbs of spaghetti the night before your first 5k.
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
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    don't bother with c25k just run like the wind
  • Spikethered
    Spikethered Posts: 108
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    Whilst running drink 30 beers
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
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    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
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    Make sure you heal strike. Helps you get a longer stride = faster running.
  • boys4rmine
    boys4rmine Posts: 53
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    lean forward, hunch your shoulders and breathe only when needed...
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
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    Dress like it's 20° colder than it really is!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    If it hurts, you need to push harder!!!
  • mortuseon
    mortuseon Posts: 579 Member
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    Never run if you're overweight, because literally everyone you see will point and laugh at you.
  • bingefreeaubree
    bingefreeaubree Posts: 220 Member
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    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.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
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    You should cold stretch - before your run. No warm-up needed either.
  • boys4rmine
    boys4rmine Posts: 53
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    boots can be a good alternative to run in if feet are cold..
  • gmthisfeller
    gmthisfeller Posts: 779 Member
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    Shoes, smooze, run barefoot like our ancestors did.
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
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    Don't waste time running outside! Running on the treadmill is exactly the same, but with easy TV access!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
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    If your foot starts hurting really bad and you are limping, keep going! Even if you are doing a 20 mile training run! Better than not getting in all the good cardio!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
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    You should cold stretch - before your run. No warm-up needed either.

    And don't forget to add a lot of bouncing.
  • 1_JR_1
    1_JR_1 Posts: 179
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    In hot, humid conditions, run in a thong.
  • boys4rmine
    boys4rmine Posts: 53
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    trail running on tough terrain is a great starting point.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    Go hard and long every day, otherwise people will think you are a wimp.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    Running is natural. Don't worry about form.

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