Calling all runners...
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Hey all! I've done 40 some half marathons, 7 marathons... then herniated a disk during the pandemic! The road to recovery is long, but I'm signed up to walk a marathon in September.5
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littlegreenparrot1 wrote: »SwtHedgehog wrote: »Congratulations; what a great race and accomplishment. I didn't even know they have such long trail runs. Enjoy your victory.
Trail run events can be very long.
I decided to have a go at a trail Ultramarathon. An ultra is anything over the marathon distance.
The one I'm doing is 100km. Seemed like a good idea at the time
This is super crazy! How did that go?
It's in a month, I'll let you know!1 -
You rang? 😁0
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Spent some quality time in "Hell Canyon" in Borrego Desert California. I got a few short runs in. The heat was overwhelming.
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So happy to find you guys! My people!! I'm a very slow runner....I call it my sexy turtle pace 🐢lol. I have been running off and on for about 10 years now, mostly off, if I'm being honest with myself. This time I am going to be more consistent with it, I swear 😁!! I usually end up quitting during winter but I'm hoping that keeping in touch with you guys will keep me motivated. Looking forward to reading all about your adventures...and hoping to share a little of mine. 😊
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Devil_Dawg wrote: »Hey I'm an off and on runner. Started again a few months after some set back injuries, but hey let the family running team reunion begin.
I'm in the same boat. An injury got me down, but I'm slowly getting back at it.
I've ran the Goofy Challenge at Disney, and that same year, the 1/2 marathon in Disney Cali for the coast to coast medal. I've also ran the Chicago Half and countless other smaller races. In January 2020 I attempted to run Dopey, and 15miles into the full marathon, I felt and heard a pop in my foot with pain that shot to my knee. I had injured my plantar tendon. With Covid shutting down everything shortly after, I just lost motivation.
Now with in person running slowly opening back up, I'm excited to get back at it. My foot gives me some issues even after treatment, but I know it will get stronger with time. I want to do at least one more Disney run before giving up my running career, and maybe a couple of Rock N' Roll's. And, of all things, I have not completed a local half or full marathon in the city I live in, so I need to add that as well!0 -
Ugh, I'm slightly nervous today, but also curious. Been training for a 10k running plan with a goal pace of 7:30min/km for about 5 weeks now. Most runs were in the range of 4-6.7km. Today there's an 80 minute run on the schedule. 80 minutes..that's nearly 10k for me! What's Garmin doing?!? But anyway: I'll go as far as I can. Aiming at 7km as a certainly, and maybe 8km as a stretch goal.3
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Hey, all. Just jumping into the group. I've been running for about 20 years. When I first started I added it to my exercise routine when trying to lose weight at the encouragement of my marathon-running friend. Two years later I had lost 60 pounds and started running full marathons and halfs with him. I was still overweight (200 @ 5'10") and eventually put 40 pounds back on over the years. I still continued to run, though, but it was causing hip problems and other injuries. Now I've recently lost 55 pounds and I'm at my lowest weight ever. Running is even more enjoyable and I'm posting some of my fastest times.2
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Hey, all. Just jumping into the group. I've been running for about 20 years. When I first started I added it to my exercise routine when trying to lose weight at the encouragement of my marathon-running friend. Two years later I had lost 60 pounds and started running full marathons and halfs with him. I was still overweight (200 @ 5'10") and eventually put 40 pounds back on over the years. I still continued to run, though, but it was causing hip problems and other injuries. Now I've recently lost 55 pounds and I'm at my lowest weight ever. Running is even more enjoyable and I'm posting some of my fastest times.
This is great to hear! I am in the same boat being overweight (again) and running causing issues. I love hearing that you have lost the weight and that running is more enjoyable.0 -
Done! Ran 8km at 10k goal pace. Very happy! I might have found some energy to run a bit more, but this was enough for today.4
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I started running in 2019. I have a couple of half-marathons coming up. I've run the distance a few times now, which is pretty shocking to me. I'm thinking of doing a marathon in 2022, but I'll wait to commit to that when I see how I feel after the next couple of big races.2
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Jumping on the thread for accountability...
I did used to run - got as far as a half marathon plus lots of 5 and 10k races... then stopped. Dunno why.
Now back on the C25K wagon. I'm on week 2, day 2. Just got some nice new trainers as the ones I had previously (for the above mentioned races) are 10 years old and rock hard! Still finding running up hill hard, but the level and down hill sections see me running at 'faster-than-old-me' pace, so I must be doing something right in the meantime!1 -
About 10 years ago I started a C25K program and did a 5K, 10K, a bunch of half marathons, a full marathon, and even a mud run. Now after not running for a few years I started back at it again using the same C25K program as before. Earlier this week though I set the program aside at week 5 because I decided I'd just rather jog when I can and walk when I can't. I may eventually go back to the C25K program after the summer heat's over with, but for now I'm enjoying the casual, un-timed jogging/walking process much more.2
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skinnyrev2b wrote: »Jumping on the thread for accountability...
I did used to run - got as far as a half marathon plus lots of 5 and 10k races... then stopped. Dunno why.
Now back on the C25K wagon. I'm on week 2, day 2. Just got some nice new trainers as the ones I had previously (for the above mentioned races) are 10 years old and rock hard! Still finding running up hill hard, but the level and down hill sections see me running at 'faster-than-old-me' pace, so I must be doing something right in the meantime!
Glad to see you got some new trainers! Do your body a favor and switch them out way sooner than every 10 years. The recommendations I've read are in the range of every 300-500 miles. I, personally, don't keep track of the actual miles per running shoes because I switch around between various pairs, so instead I just keep an eye on the bottom tread wear.
As for running up hills, some advice I came across long ago said to think of it as if you were riding a bike and how you'd downshift to a faster cadence (with shorter strides), instead of trying to muscle your way up the hill with a slower cadence (and longer strides). It's pretty flat where I live in Texas, but it really helped me out when I ran some races in hillier areas.1 -
Hello. - runner here. Looking to complete my second marathon this November. Hoping to improve my time over my first marathon this past April.
If you would like to talk plans and progress connect with me. Looking for ideas and best practices.
Keep showing up!
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Hi....Re-joing mfpal....had a rough start to 2021 and am hoping to get myself back into a running routine...Had good intentions in January...joined a run the year deal...2021 miles in 2021. Most of my miles are walking so far, but I did manage to run 7 miles for the past 3 days. Please add me and perhaps we can cheer each othe on.3
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Only started this year with c25k can run 7k ish now, not very fast though, but do enjoy it4
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Hi everyone, how's the running going? I managed to get a run/walk in this morning between scattered showers. Hot and humid pretty much describes it, with lots more walking than running. I've been working on trying to increase my overall combined run/walk pace. Today I averaged a 16:40/mi pace over 4.24 miles on a mostly flat route. The last time (same route) was 17:15/mi, and time before that was 18:15/mi. My goal is a 12:00/mi pace by October.3
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I didn't start running until 50! Never too old to start! Unfortunately due to COVID and an injury I had a year off, but now slowly getting back into my run 3min / walk 1min routine. Looking forward to signing up for a race this fall!
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Nice one guys! Especially the idea from @TC_bluebonnet about running faster but shorter. That makes sense. I'll give it a go!
Meanwhile week 2, day 3 done. So still only 2 mins of running but looking more like I can progress to week 3 without problem (at the end of day 2, I was wondering...!)2 -
I ran 7 miles on Sunday, but was interrupted by rain and had to hide out in the car for a while!
I'm having trouble finding shoes. I used to love Mizuno Wave inspire, but the last model I tried(with waveknit fabric) was way too tight. I've tried and liked brooks revel and ghost. Has anyone tried the latest model of brooks revel? They changed it from a light cushion shoe to energize. Just wondering if they feel much different and if they last.0 -
Breaking from running for awhile, jumping rope and stationary bike rides on the agenda for July. It feels nice to not have an upcoming race to get ready for, at least for now.
To the slow runners, I'm slow. I think I was last place in my recent Marathon, no cares over it though. Just happy to have finished!6 -
Done week 3, day 1. Nice change up - 3 mins running followed by 1.5 mins run (and same for walking intervals). Dare I say it felt 'easy'? 1st 2 interval runs were done on an incline too, so cool that it felt easy enough for me to think about finishing the downhill section (cool down) at a jog (and walking back up the other side of the hill to my home as my cool down). Decided to stick with the plan though. Need to find another route for the next run as that's a looonnnngggg cooldown otherwise (.5 mile).2
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Sounds like you're all doing great! My walk/run yesterday was at the exact same pace as last time, but felt harder than before. For tomorrow's run I'm going to see if I can get started before sunrise. We'll see how that goes. 😆
Someone earlier mentioned looking for certain models of running shoes. Something to consider is looking on eBay. I've had great luck buying like-new used pairs of the brand, style and "model year" of the ones I like wearing. I check occasionally and then only buy them if I can see the shoes still have excellent treads, show none or nearly no signs of being worn, and the price is reasonable. Right now I have 4 used pairs in my closet that I haven't worn yet, but are available for when I need to replace a worn-out pair.1 -
Hey yall! I used to run. Countless 5k’s, 7 half marathons. I haven’t ran in 6 or so years. I hate that I e stopped, but life happened and I stopped counting calories, and running. I’ve started logging food again and after the scale reading this morning, I plan to slowly work my way back into running.3
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DancingMoosie wrote: »I ran 7 miles on Sunday, but was interrupted by rain and had to hide out in the car for a while!
I'm having trouble finding shoes. I used to love Mizuno Wave inspire, but the last model I tried(with waveknit fabric) was way too tight. I've tried and liked brooks revel and ghost. Has anyone tried the latest model of brooks revel? They changed it from a light cushion shoe to energize. Just wondering if they feel much different and if they last.
@DancingMoosie have you looked at the Hoka range? I was a Brooks wearer for many years but swapped over to Hoka and find their cushioning to be better for me.0 -
Coming up to my 2 year runaversary completed my first marathon in June a week before my 59th birthday - now training for an ultra2
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