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Probably ran the last race of the season this weekend. Great race, a little chilly. https://www.strava.com/activities/1252540854

High school runs a 3 mile course for men and women. A competitive time for men is sub 17 minutes. The top guy in our conference runs 14:20's! A competitive time for women is sub 19 minutes. The top gal in our conference runs 17:40's!

Too true ;)

Season is all but over now. But check with the coach for next season. Generally depending on the program and time of season you could be running 20 to 50+ miles per week. Cross runners run all year as well. Its not one of those sports where you only train during season. Start now, run a mile, run 2. Just run. Don't worry…

I'm a few hours south of you and run just fine in the winter. As said above, the right gear makes a difference. For me its full length running tights, long sleeve compression shirt, bright running jacket (its always dark in the winter) nice stocking hat or something to cover the ears, warm running socks and gloves. These…

No bears or zombies where I live, but I have been chased by the occasional dog and one cow! The cow (more like a older calf) somehow got out of the fence and desperately want back in with the other cows. It must of thought I could help because it followed me for half a mile. I finally did find an opening and got it back…

Awesome man! Great pic.

45 here. I mostly run, trying to get into the 20's for 5k times while I'm still young enough (funny I know). I also do an exercise class (body weight, dumbbell, core and cardio stuff) 3 times a week. I’ve been toying with the idea of adding a day or 2 of heavy lifting at the gym and also I would love to train for a tri,…

I am liking the idea of the 16:8 fasting plan. But I workout at 5:30 every single morning (running and strength training) and I have always liked to eat a recovery meal or protein shake after, my breakfast. Is it ok to skip that recovery meal? Won’t that hurt muscle growth or is that a myth? Assuming I fast from 8pm to…

I just found these Think Thin protein bars at Meijer. http://shop.thinkproducts.com/thinkThin-High-Protein-Bars/c/ThinkProducts@ThinkThin Very good and 20g of protein and 0 sugars! I usually go for Quest Bars, but these are my new go to bar.

I'm not sure what you can find for under $100 but check out DC Rainmakers gadget recommendation for some ideas and reviews. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/winter-sports-recommendations.html I use the Garmin FR235 and it works seamlessly with MFP but its closer to $300 if you shop around.

Signing up for my first sprint in June also. I need advise on which Wave to sign up for. I am No Elite Spartan But the Open sounds crowded. THe competitive wave sounds like a nice in-between plus points. Any insights?

Good luck!

Oh hell, I never put a push up in mine when I do it. Looks like I need to step it up a notch ;)

The burpee is more of a plank, jump up, and back to plank. I did my first OCR this past summer. It was a short one (2ish miles I think) with lots of mud but it was fun. I finished in the top 5% but I think 95% of the people where just out to get muddy :) This Spartan is going to be a different beast altogether.

I might try to fit in a few evening runs. Probably makes the most sense now since I already paid up for 3 classes a week for the next month. Of course winter is coming and come Jan/Feb I will be hunkered down inside wishing I had 3 classes to go to, unless this global warming starts to work and I can run in shorts all…

^ Great post!

Thanks for the quick responses! My goal is to run faster, specifically 5k and 10k races. Half's and marathons are not really on my wish list at this point (I'm not saying never). I am planning on a Spartan sprint in the spring hence my worry about lifting, but that race is just a fun diversion, not the point of my…

I'm planning on doing the Chicago Sprint in June. I am absolutely terrified and excited all at the same time. Anyone else going to Chicago?

Planning on the Chicago Sprint as my first Spartan race. Really looking forward to it, night sweats and all.

Can't wait!

When I started wishing I was running on my off days I had to come to the conclusion that I am a runner.

Miss a day or three and and no chance of catching back up in this thread. I guess that's a good thing though, everyone is out getting fit :) Slowly getting back to running. Shin pain is gone but now I have bad calf pain. I can roll it out and stretch it but its very irritating to run on. Good news is I finally upgraded…

Slooowly ramping up the miles again, not wanting a repeat of last months shin splints and being sidelined for a week. 7/6 2.2 mi 7/7 2.3 7/9 3.08

After battling shin splints and a host of other leg pain the entire month of June, I took a week off from running and am coming back in July with a slightly lower goal. I realized I may have pushed a little hard and a little too soon last month. Here's to a healthy and productive July. 7/6 2.2 mi

Thanks everyone for all the help. I raided Youtube for some exercises that I can do to help strengthen and stretch my shins/calf area. I found one that I can do at my desk at work. Its just basically toe taps but at the end of a set I could really feel it. FYI If anyone is in the same boat as I am here are a few videos I…

^^^Just what I was looking for. THanks!

Awesome advice already. Thanks!!!! I will definitely take a week off then. It's what I knew I should do but I had a nagging doubt. I hate the idea of starting over again. I have been slowly upping my milage from 50 miles a month to 70 miles over the last few months. My goal is 100 a month but obviously I need to slow down…

Going to be short this month after hitting last months 70 mile goal. Leg pain is really getting me down. I think I will aim a little lower for July and hopefully heal up. June - 1 – 3.75 June - 4 – 2.80 June - 6 – 8 -10K + warm up/cool down June - 8 – 3 June - 9 – 3 June - 12 – 3.47 June - 13 – 6 June - 17 – 3.23 June - 20…

Bonus 3 mile trail run with my sons middle school xc team and local running club. June - 1 – 3.75 June - 4 – 2.80 June - 6 – 8 -10K + warm up/cool down June - 8 – 3 June - 9 – 3 June - 12 – 3.47 June - 13 – 6 June - 17 – 3.23 June - 20 – 2.17 June - 21 – 3.24 June - 23 – 3.24 June - 24 – 3.24 June - 24 – 3