The thread where people give really bad running advice!
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If you are running on a track, go in the opposite direction as everybody else. You are not a sheep.
At a race too don't forget! Always start at the finish!!0 -
If you running a road coarse primarily on the left side of the road that has a crown, its recommended that you wear two left shoes. Right shoes only for right side. Don't get these mixed up or you will continuously run into the curb.0
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Listen to me as I describe the one correct foot strike!0
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Second place is the first loser.0
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For your first marathon, make sure you wear the race shirt they give you in your goodie bag. You want to make sure everyone knows you are running a marathon.
Wondering what time to aim for for your first marathon? Easy! Just double your half marathon time! Sure, that 1:57 half guarantees that you'll come in at 3:59:59 for your marathon! It's ONLY two half marathons to run! You can do it!
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If you want to run fast, make sure you're sprinting all out all the time. People want to be impressed by your paces you post on MFP, DailyMile, Runkeeper, etc.
Also, make sure you keep improving your pace by at least a minute. If you started running a week ago at an 11 minute mile, you're a loser if you're not running an 8 minute mile by now!!0 -
Sorry, just bumping, wish I had something to contribute! :drinker:0
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Run on a full stomach that way you do not have to eat back the calories0
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You'll want a good fanny pack for your first 5k. Make sure to pack: power gels, salt packets, runners lube, blister blocks, extra gloves and socks. And of course your phone so you can snap pix and send to Facebook at every mile marker. Also get a bottle holder for energy drink.
Racing alone is boring so bring your 3 best friends or co-workers and make it a gossip-fest! Everyone behind you definitely wants to hear all your office dirt.0 -
Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.0 -
under no circumstances should you attempt c25k without a camelbak and 4 full water bottles on a hydration belt. it might only be 30 minutes but better to be safe than sorry.0
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People love running with dogs, so bring all of yours.... especially to the REALLY large races. You'll make lots and lots of friends.
i can't believe you forgot the most important point. Be sure you have all your dogs on a retractable leash and at the longest possible length at all times.
Hahaha!!! I can't tell you how unbelievable that people actually do this on park runs in the uk!
Where's the like button??0 -
Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.
You're cracking me right up!!!0 -
If you running a road coarse primarily on the left side of the road that has a crown, its recommended that you wear two left shoes. Right shoes only for right side. Don't get these mixed up or you will continuously run into the curb.
Like! This actually happened when I went from the flat streets of London to see my brother in Hawaii, oh boy did it screw with my ankles!0 -
Take every winter off from running! As a matter of fact as soon as the highs get into the 60s you better stop, being outside when it's that cold can make you sick!! Then when you start back running 6 months later, make sure you go for a distance pr! You won't lose any fitness during your time off!0
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If you don't puke after every training run you're going too slow.0
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Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.
lol, good one0 -
You'll probably encounter some big scary hills on your runs, don't be scared! Run up those suckers as fast as you can and show them who is boss. If you run out of steam at the peak it's cause you were too slow and stayed on the hill too longer - faster, faster, weeeee!0
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To set your 10 pb:
Ride a push bike 10k to get to the start of the race, despite having a van and a car you can use.
Find your (currently undiagnosed) food interolerance is particularly bad and puke in the petrol station over the road.
Grab a cheap sandwich, chocolate bar and bottle of coke while you're there.
Consume said feast while being asked "Err, you're running in THAT"? Referring to your cargo shorts and random threadless t-shirt.
Well, worked for me as it goes.
Oh and I often do take my large dog* running with me on a long extendable leash and yes I DO make friends due to that.
HOWEVER, he always stays by my side - wouldn't have him out in such situations if he didn't.
*(just over 100lb, but reasonably skinny, so physically quite big)0 -
If your run 10 miles a day- you can pretty much eat anything you want at all!
I wish!!!0 -
Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.
LOL! Keep them coming these are funny.
Although I haven't run a race yet and I"m a little worried I'll end up making an *kitten* of myself. Oh well.0 -
Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.
LOL! Keep them coming these are funny.
Although I haven't run a race yet and I"m a little worried I'll end up making an *kitten* of myself. Oh well.
Trust me, no one is looking at you. The serious runners are stressed about time, the casual runners don't care and the newbies are too busy feeling like everyone is looking at them.0 -
If you are in the first line of people at the gate for the start, you must honor the earliest running ritual and stop to kiss the start line when the gun goes off.0
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Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.
LOL! Keep them coming these are funny.
Although I haven't run a race yet and I"m a little worried I'll end up making an *kitten* of myself. Oh well.
Trust me, no one is looking at you. The serious runners are stressed about time, the casual runners don't care and the newbies are too busy feeling like everyone is looking at them.
Very true!0 -
If its cold run in your UGGS, they are a must for serious winter runners.0
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People love running with dogs, so bring all of yours.... especially to the REALLY large races. You'll make lots and lots of friends.
i can't believe you forgot the most important point. Be sure you have all your dogs on a retractable leash and at the longest possible length at all times.
Hahaha!!! I can't tell you how unbelievable that people actually do this on park runs in the uk!
Where's the like button??
yeah parkrun actually say 1 dog per runner!0 -
Whilst running drink 30 beers
I like this!0 -
Swing your arms across your midsection while twisting back and forth while running. This builds abs.
My husband told me this.
It's how he runs.
We don't run together.
LOL! Keep them coming these are funny.
Although I haven't run a race yet and I"m a little worried I'll end up making an *kitten* of myself. Oh well.
Trust me, no one is looking at you. The serious runners are stressed about time, the casual runners don't care and the newbies are too busy feeling like everyone is looking at them.
Very true!
If you look like a newbie, everybody will just feel excited that you are experiencing your first race.0 -
If you stop running when you get sick, you'll lose all your conditioning. Push through even if you have to stop and cough.0
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Every time you go for a run, you must sit on the couch to recover for 3 days. If you don't do that your muscles will be sore forever.0
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