How Far Can You Run?

2

Replies

  • snoringcat
    snoringcat Posts: 131 Member
    13.1 miles (half marathon). Ran without stopping for 2hrs 25mins.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I have done a couple of half marathon runs and one trail HM which I found much harder. I will never do a trail run again until I get contacts or glasses without bifocals because the ground is very blurry. I had my sights on doing a full marathon this year but I popped something in my ankle in a low speed fall so that ended skiing for the season. I also ended running for months. I am getting back into it and just this morning ran 6 miles with no fatigue. I have switched to LCHF and have become fat adapted. I am looking forward to testing this WOE on a HM and if all goes well commit to a full marathon. I doubt I have an ultra in my future.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    OldAssDude wrote: »
    A lot of good running going on here.

    Forgot to mention that when i did that 10 mile run in the army, that was back in the 1980's, and i was in my early 30's.

    I'm 61 now, and when i started running about a year ago, i could only run for about 30 seconds without stopping. It took me almost a year to get to 5 miles at a snail's pace. In fact i think a snail passed me one time at the park... :)

    But in my defense, it looked like a really fast snail.

    I bet that army run wasn't in fancy lightweight running shoes with lightweight moisture wicking clothing either.
  • neugebauer52
    neugebauer52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Depends from whom or what....
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    rsclause wrote: »
    OldAssDude wrote: »
    A lot of good running going on here.

    Forgot to mention that when i did that 10 mile run in the army, that was back in the 1980's, and i was in my early 30's.

    I'm 61 now, and when i started running about a year ago, i could only run for about 30 seconds without stopping. It took me almost a year to get to 5 miles at a snail's pace. In fact i think a snail passed me one time at the park... :)

    But in my defense, it looked like a really fast snail.

    I bet that army run wasn't in fancy lightweight running shoes with lightweight moisture wicking clothing either.

    we wore gym shorts and running shoes for PT.

    But one day we had a 10k forced road march in full combat gear, with a 70 lb. pack and weapon. I ran the whole way at a walking pace to set the example for my squad, and it gave them no excuse to fall behind even a little. :)
  • twatson4936
    twatson4936 Posts: 121 Member
    Depends on how far the person chasing me can run!
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    A half-marathon that helped me learn I don't like running that much distance...

    Maybe you should try lifting instead......

    :)
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited December 2018
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    A half-marathon that helped me learn I don't like running that much distance...

    Maybe you should try lifting instead......

    :)

    Ya think?!? But I might get all bulky. Ew. :laugh:
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Half Marathon... well I actually did 14.2 when training for my second half, I had a little extra that one day. :smiley:

    I wish I had the desire to run a whole one, if I was a bit younger I might could be talked into it.
  • Heatherreneefit41
    Heatherreneefit41 Posts: 7 Member
    3 miles and I wouldn't classify myself as a runner at all. Just do it periodically for a change in routine.
  • Ralphone
    Ralphone Posts: 1,863 Member
    Did 7.2 the other day
  • GoodLardy
    GoodLardy Posts: 163 Member
    One mile. And I think I’m good with that. You all are incredible!
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 2,004 Member
    28 miles longest running
    1 official marathon 26.2 miles
    Currently 15+ miles a day
  • garystrickland357
    garystrickland357 Posts: 598 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    28 miles longest running
    1 official marathon 26.2 miles
    Currently 15+ miles a day
    You win...lol. That's impressive.
  • twatson4936
    twatson4936 Posts: 121 Member
    I ran the US Air Force Half Marathon many years ago. I have no desire to do a full, I can't even imagine running for over 4 hours. I like 5k races. I can run many each year and it doesn't take all my time to train.
  • Runaroundafieldx2
    Runaroundafieldx2 Posts: 233 Member
    15 miles is what I normally train up to for half marathon distance.

    Just started training for my first ever full.

    I don't know if my body will let me but I'm going to try.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
    13.1. I'm limited more by time/boredom than physical endurance. Two hours seems to be my limit and even that requires a race environment. When running on my own 90 minutes tends to be the most I can do before getting too bored to continue.
  • firef1y72
    firef1y72 Posts: 1,579 Member
    OldAssDude wrote: »
    What is the furthest distance you have ever run without stopping?

    One day when i was in the army, the commander had a wild hair up his *kitten* for some reason and made us run 10 miles that morning. We only ever ran 4 or 6 miles in that unit, and about 2 thirds of the soldiers did not make that distance. I was one of the ones who made it (barely), so 10 miles is the furthest i have ever run non stop.

    I recently took up running (i guess close to a year now), and have worked my way up to 5 miles so far.

    I am in awe of people that run ultra marathons, and even marathons & half marathons.

    What is the longest distance you have ever run?

    Without stopping (walk intervals were always part of the plan), 26.2miles
    Without walking 13.1miles

  • initiation0
    initiation0 Posts: 22 Member
    edited December 2018
    7 miles, after I got my second wind, I didn't wan't to stop. (This was years ago, before I gained this weight).
  • RunnerGrl1982
    RunnerGrl1982 Posts: 412 Member
    My current longest distance is 15 miles. Training for a full marathon in March of next year. :)
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,740 Member
    I've run marathons, but I'm not sure how to count those since you specify "without stopping" and I stop at water stations (I can't drink and run at the same time so I have to walk briefly).
  • xXxSeriouslyxXx
    xXxSeriouslyxXx Posts: 72 Member
    What's chasing me?... never mind I still wouldn't run. I can walk a lot though.
  • RunningOffTheCrazy
    RunningOffTheCrazy Posts: 4 Member
    16 miles is the farthest I’ve run so far.

    I enjoy 15k’s and half’s for the most part although it would be cool to train for a full at some point.
  • Squish815
    Squish815 Posts: 150 Member
    10k (so just over 6 miles). My aim for 2019 is to double that!
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    My sister and I have run 27 miles, 50/50 both directions, at least once a month in the early mornings. It's less taxing during colder months and with less traffic. We need to work following am runs, so running to exhaustion/failure isn't the aim.
  • amorfati601070
    amorfati601070 Posts: 2,890 Member
    edited December 2018
    c3gr3njh00i4.jpg
    😁

Categories