LOTS of running questions

Q: 1. Where do you run? How do you keep track of your mileage?
A: I have several different places I run; the HS track on my short runs, in my neighborhood if it is an after dark run, downtown if it is a long run, and then just to mix things up I will go and run the nature trails. I track my milage with a monitor watch.

Q: .2. Is running on the treadmill THAT bad?
A: I perfer the outdoors but in a pinch the treadmill is fine. Just a little boring!

Q: 3. How do you pass the time on long runs?
A: if my daughter goes with me we spend the time catching up if I am alone YEA TO THE IPOD!

Q: 4. Where do you stash water on long runs?
A: Don't.... just wait until I get back.

Q: 5. Does your nose run uncontrollably like mine? If so, how do you deal with it? (this happens with exercise, regardless of whether I'm indoors or out)
A: not that I have noticed

Q: 6. When do you run? I am not a morning exerciser, but I don't want to run outside by myself after dark...
A: I have to work around my work schedule, the activities of three kids and the schedule of a husband who works 16 hour days so my running times vary.

Running is not my strong point
However, I do like to do interval training when i run. Jog, sprint, hills, it's all good!

I also like to change up my routine. Outside or inside and different routes. Oh! and i never, ever run at night or early dusk. Too sketchy and not safe.

Women's health magazine has a really helpful running article: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/run-walk-program

1) I typically runn outside weather permitting and I use a Garmin watch which keeps distance, pace, heart rate and other good stuff. I know of some people that use mapmyrun.com for distance.

2) The treadmill isn't that bad if you need to be inside. Sometimes I'll run at our community center (13 laps to a mile) you're literally running in circles:laugh: . I do this to change it up in the winter time but the constant turning can be cause for injury.

3) IPOD!!!! Fast paced songs to keep me going.

4) I drop water off before my run at certain points or plan my route past a gas station and take a couple of bucks. In cooler weather I can go a ways before needing it. It's the 80-90 degrees that I need to make sure I have something every 2-3 miles. Also on longer runs make sure you fuel your body with GU Chomps, Shotblocks or a gel so you don't bonk.

5) This doesn't normally happen to me.

6) I am not a morning person so the majority of my exercising is done in the evenings (unfortunately most races are not ). I'm fortunate enough to live in a town that has minimal crime and is pretty safe to be out at night. I do run routes that are higher traffic and in town as opposed to my long runs (during the day) which is along a canal path, country roads and town. You could always run with a cell phone in the evenings and keep one earbud out if you're running with an I-Pod so that you're more aware of your surroundings.

Hope this helps and Happy Running :flowerforyou:

1. I run on the streets in the neighborhood or on the treadmill. I use Cardio Trainer for the Droid.
2. No. It's just boring.
3. Right now, I listen to C25k podcasts.
4. I have a Camelbak.
5. I don't have that problem
6. After my baby goes to bed so after 8pm. Otherwise, it's after I do my weight training at the gym in the AM.

I run a mix of roads & trails.
The roads I use my car, some trails I GPS or the park map gives how long they are. My girlfriend just found a way to track distance on Google earth, she is supposed to show me how.

Treadmills aren’t bad, I just find them terribly boring so I avoid them at all costs.

I just run. No Ipod or anything, think about life & enjoy the scenery.

For long runs I bought a water belt. Water & some energy gels.

Sleeves come in handy or just pinch one side & blow.

I run after work & before it gets dark. Sometimes they are pretty tight. So far I have avoided running at night, but I have a reflective vest & headlamp should I need to run in the dark, which I likely will training for my marathon this winter.

1. Where do you run? How do you keep track of your mileage?
I prefer outdoors (track for speed-work, trail & road for short & long runs). I have a Garmin GPS to keep track of my mileage.

2. Is running on the treadmill THAT bad? No it is not bad at all as long as you make sure you are keeping a good form. It is nice on your body:)

3. How do you pass the time on long runs? I am used to it.. it is "my" time and love being out there. Some of my friends use Ipods.. I am good without..

4. Where do you stash water on long runs? I have my husband and kids meet me at half way point (if i am doing more than 16 miles [usually on the weekend]). Otherwise i just run with a small 8oz bottle.

5. Does your nose run uncontrollably like mine? If so, how do you deal with it? (this happens with exercise, regardless of whether I'm indoors or out) Only during the winter time

6. When do you run? I am not a morning exerciser, but I don't want to run outside by myself after dark...
I am an early morning runner 5:30 am. My husband usually takes care of the kids when they wake up (breakfast, ready for school), as he is an evening runner (after his work) and i take care of them in the evening when we get back from work (dinner, bath and bed).

Happy running

1. Where do you run? How do you keep track of your mileage?
I run a few places. On trails by my girlfriend's house, on the sidewalk, and on the treadmill.

2. Is running on the treadmill THAT bad?
Nope. I like the treadmill because it helps me keep a steady pace. However you DO have to mix it up with actual on-the-ground running since it uses slightly different muscles. Running 5k on a treadmill doesn't exactly equate to running a 5k outside. The bonus though is that the treadmills at my gyms have TV's attached, so I can watch movies - great for 1.5 hour+ runs.

3. How do you pass the time on long runs?
In a race - Find a nice butt and follow it.
On the treadmill - watch a movie
On the streets - blast music and look around
On the trails - look for pretty things and appreciate the world

4. Where do you stash water on long runs?
I don't

5. Does your nose run uncontrollably like mine? If so, how do you deal with it? (this happens with exercise, regardless of whether I'm indoors or out)
Sometimes. I either do snot rockets (an important running skill - practice!), or I carry a tissue.

6. When do you run? I am not a morning exerciser, but I don't want to run outside by myself after dark...
Usually around 5pm-7pm. Early if its trail runs with the gf.

1. Where do you run? How do you keep track of your mileage?

I mix it up, sometimes the high school tracks, along the canals, paved trails and the treadmill. I have several courses that I take depending on how many miles I'm trying to get in for the day. I use a nike + to keep track of my mileage, as long as it's calibrated it's pretty accurate but a GPS program is best. IF you use a nike+ I would recommend using a track to calibrate.

2. Is running on the treadmill THAT bad?

Running on the treadmill isn't bad BUT it is highly recommended that you run on terrain similar to your race for training. The treadmill propels you and basically forces you to go at a steady pace but on land you have to do all that propelling and pace work on your own and training solely on a dreadmill you might find a race difficult. Besides the treadmill can get quite boring.


3. How do you pass the time on long runs?

I will admit, my longest runs have not gone past 10 or so but I find changing the route, even running it in reverse sometimes keeps the scenery fresh.

4. Where do you stash water on long runs?

I carry two water bottles and make my routes in places where I can stop for water or a running emergency restroom break, Starbucks are easy and they have filtered water to fill my waters back up with.

5. Does your nose run uncontrollably like mine? If so, how do you deal with it? (this happens with exercise, regardless of whether I'm indoors or out)

Depends on the season, during allergy season here I wish, but come October - May when the weather is cooler my nose is like a faucet and unfortunately there aren't many options, we just had this discussion on the MFP runners club post and most everyone seems to use the shirt they are wearing unless you are a pro at snot rockets.....:noway:

6. When do you run? I am not a morning exerciser, but I don't want to run outside by myself after dark...

I run at all times of the day but find that I have my best runs in the afternoon between the hours of 3-7 pm and although I have some good am runs my pace suffers because I'm just not quite awake.


I would recommend visiting websites like runnersworld.com or active.com there are a ton of programs and advice on everything you could possibly want to know about running! I find runnersworld.com to be a great quick source for information on training, injury prevention and what kind of food I might want to use as fuel the longer my runs get.

Good Luck :drinker:

1. Where do you run? How do you keep track of your mileage?

I run on a paved path, sidewalks and occasionally in the street. I use a MapMyWalk app from iPhone. It is the same as MapMyRun, but cheaper!

2. Is running on the treadmill THAT bad?

My treadmill saves my life on really busy days or on really hot days. It is boring, so I have it in fornt of a TV and I just watch a movie.

3. How do you pass the time on long runs?

I am just starting out again after several injuries. The longest run I can do right now is 4 miles and that was outdoors where passing the time is easier.

4. Where do you stash water on long runs?

I just load up on water before I go, but again my runs are not that long.

5. Does your nose run uncontrollably like mine? If so, how do you deal with it? (this happens with exercise, regardless of whether I'm indoors or out)

Only in cold weather and that is what sleeves are for, right?

6. When do you run? I am not a morning exerciser, but I don't want to run outside by myself after dark...

I run after I drop off my kids at school, so like 9:30ish. I HATE mornings. If I am up before 6:30am you can be assured that something is very wrong!

I am just learning to run, so I do not have answers to most of your questions. I just wanted to say though that I have found a couple of different podcasts that I love. I listen to them whenever I work out because I get bored of music. Right now, I am working my way through the "How Stuff Works" and "Stuff Mom Never Told You" both from Discovery channel. Mom Stuff is a femenist podcast, which is really interesting. How Stuff Works is about a variety of different subjects. I download them onto my iPhone for free. They really amuse me while I am working out!