What nobody told you about running.
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When it's really really cold outside your eyelashes can freeze together from the frozen sweat.1
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It feels effortless after mile 40
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My toes get sore when I run sometimes. I tried rubbing clove oil on them and it worked. I was shocked. I just started training for my 2nd half marathon. My first half was in 2007. I was running about a 10-11 min mile in 5k's. I am surprised at how slow I am on a treadmill and how slow a pace it takes to get my heart into a zone 3 (endurance) 17 min. mile. I hope I get better soon. About 10 weeks left until the run!
I did most of my running when I started back on the treadmill and was surprised at 1) how much different it was on the road 2) how much faster my pace was when I wasn't watching the meter all the time. When you aren't used to running outside you have no perception of speed or pace.0 -
HappyCampr1 wrote: »HappyCampr1 wrote: »scottish_laura_13 wrote: »my nose runs
especially when it colder - very snotty!chafing. in unnameable placesBloody nipplesWheelhouse15 wrote: »lindsayh87 wrote: »
Also...runners poop. TMI maybe but for me if I don't time my meals properly at about 3.5 miles I always have to poop
Everybody makes running sound so appealing! :laugh:
I wasn't making fun. I'm actually learning to run myself, so I love this thread.
I have patellar-femoral issues due to my work (I kneel a lot) and am recovering from a hurt (but not torn) meniscus caused by sloppy gym work on my part. I'm taking it slowly because I love running. At least as much as I've been able to do. When I started, I had to actually slow down to keep a cadence of 180, so my "run" was a 17 minute mile. I'm limiting myself to 30 minute runs for now because I'm afraid to overwork my knee and then I won't be able to run. I just got to 2.7 miles, so I was feeling pretty proud of myself yesterday.
I guess my "wish I'd known" contribution is just how much I would love running in general. Just being able to "go" is awesome!
And how frustrating taking it slow because of my knee would be.
I wish I'd known that my heart rate wouldn't get that high for the amount of running that I do. I've been surprised at how easy it's been cardio-wise. That might be different once my knees adapt better and I'm able to go for longer runs. On the other hand, I've been told that for most runs you should be able to talk to other people, so maybe that never changes. Idk.
LOL Any exercise sounds unappealing when people tell you about all the little injuries and unpleasant side effects but if we didn't enjoy it we wouldn't do it.
I'm training right now for the Vegas Spartan Super in March and am really excited. It's my first OCR and I can't wait to test myself against the course, which is 9.5miles, unfortunately no mud or water from what I've heard from last years reviews. 0 -
bowel movements in the craziest places!0
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~11,000 running miles in last 9 years, no lost toenails (one was thinking about it). I have, however, learned all the blister/chafe pain lessons. I cannot run in loose shorts ever - even <10% body fat the thighs still rub and it's like a constant rope burn after 2k. So I'm the dork always in the compression shorts or tights. Also had the bloody nipple lesson a few times so it's got to be a tight under-armor compression top and/or vasoline on the nips before going out. NEVER cotton. I even put a layer of vasoline on the nether regions if it's a long run.
I also stopped getting blisters about 6 years ago - double lined wright-socks saved my feet. If doing a Spartan or something with water/mud, I goop vasoline all over my feet before putting socks on. Sounds gross but no friction, no blisters, happy me. Run all winter in normal running shoes, snow, ice - no falls (now I've jinxed myself).
I guess if I was giving a few points to newbies it would be don't run so fast unless it's a race, you can run more often than you think, and correct clothing makes all the difference. I use body glide in a wetsuit legal triathlon but vasoline any other time because it's about 1/10 the price.
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lindsayh87 wrote: »I always hated running and never thought I would like it, now I need it. I wish I could run every day but "they" say not to do more than like 4 a week.
Also...runners poop. TMI maybe but for me if I don't time my meals properly at about 3.5 miles I always have to poop
That's great to know!0 -
A lot of great stuff to know everyone. This is awesome! I got some compression pants and my kids suffered as I tried on tons of shoes. I've been looking at runners world and hope to get a double jogging stroller soon, but these real world experiences are very encouraging and can potentially save me some injuries and embarrassment. I hope to get to the point where I can run a 5k+. I'm looking into running clubs as well if anyone has advice on that too.0
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No one told me how much I would loathe it. Had to figure that out on my own. After running two minutes in my first and only 5k I turned to my friend and said "After this, I'm never running again". I pretty much stuck to my word.0
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You really have to find your own pace. And intermediate stretching especially if you run long distances.0
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I'm finding it helps my anger problem. The sound of my feet hitting the ground resets my mind. I just wish we had safer places to run0
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IILikeToMoveItMoveIt wrote: »lindsayh87 wrote: »I always hated running and never thought I would like it, now I need it. I wish I could run every day but "they" say not to do more than like 4 a week.
Also...runners poop. TMI maybe but for me if I don't time my meals properly at about 3.5 miles I always have to poop
That's great to know!
I realized that might have sounded bad, but it really is good to know. I don't want to be caught out somewhere with an imminent oops just waiting to happen!0 -
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You get to flip off lots of people along roadside stretches, it's pretty fun.0
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Deviating from the purely physical, I submit a roughly chronological list of adjectives that runners cycle through to describe running over time:
- Hate
- Tolerate
- Like
- Love
- Need (This is when the trouble starts.)
Much better put than I could have ever stated, though I came here to try. This x10.
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Funny, the feeling of need feels the same as 'hate/tolerate' felt and missing a day feels even worse
No physical 'fun' to speak of as previously posted. I probably own half of the Body Gilde company by now, with that said, issue free for years even after a back to back, half marathon / full marathons.0 -
1) Forget about keeping toenail polish on your toes and there will always be three toes nails that never need clipped.
2) You run better once you get those blisters/calluses and worn on the feet (my battle wounds). I do love the Body Glide!
3) Your neighbors may wave or not, and they all look at you like your a crazy person if you run in the slightest bit of rain. I never get wet, I am running.
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Trying to keep the breathing under control like this isn't your first run ever! Haha0
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The importance of dew point.
And yes, chafing. God, the chafing0 -
I remember the first time I ran 20 miles, I got back and someone was saying "Maybe you should go buy a shirt?" I didnt think much of it.
Then I took it off when I got home, and it looked like I had been shot in the boob.
Oh running...you're stupid, I hate you.1 -
You can't walk/run/drive by a Running Speciality store with out stopping to check out what's new, what's on sale!!!
Your Running shoe collection takes up 2 rows in the bottom of the closet.
Your Running clothes take up the rest of the closet.
Functionality beats out fashion - Color clashes are fine as long as it functions.
Fluorescent Lime Green - Orange etc are life savers.
You used to laugh at " Men in Tights" now you have 5 sets in rotation and 2 new ones waiting on the shelf.
A quick run around the park becomes longer and longer and longer. Buy multiple high quality headlamps now.
A bad day for driving due to weather is a great day for running.
Toe-nails will grow back.
Getting lost on a wilderness Bush Trail = Unplanned Long Run Day#2.
Walking from the parking Lot to the Coffee shop your breathing/heart rate drop to Normal in 30 steps or less.1 -
I learned there is such thing as morton's neuroma0
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pros: the high I get after a long run, a sense of accomplishment.
cons: When on a hot humid day, you run through a bunch of gnats that happen to go up your nose and your trying to hack it up.1 -
That if you don't get the right sports bra, your skin will chafe off in two of the worst places. And bodyglide is amazing.
Also, running clothes in August have a much shorter lifespan than gym wear.0 -
that women are pigs that honk and cat call just as much as men do, and i like it1
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Bumping into friends in the mother and baby aisle at the supermarket and having to explain that no, I'm not pregnant (I don't have kids, and at my age it would be a medical miracle), but I really do need the talcum powder and nappy rash lotion.0
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Hip pain0
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That you can push your body mentally and physically much further than you thought possible.
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That you'd get the weirdest sock tans!0
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Are there any tips to increasing the time length of running. Right now I'm just in the jogging stages. Half jog half walk, I know my weight is and issue but I would like to be able to increase my stamina. Helpful tips welcome (I'm in the 240 weight range)0
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