KeithAngilly Member

Like moths to a flame... Long distance running takes an incredible amount of strength and conditioning to do properly..."soft, flabby and scrawny" are not traits that will enable to you to run double digit miles on a regular basis.

Running for a little over a year now (not counting running while I was an infantry Sgt in the 80's!). Weekly average around 35 miles and long runs between 13 and 20 miles, during marathon training. I have yet to run a marathon, but did use a marathon training program for a half (FIRST program). Currently getting ready for…

We are in the same boat...every run I do involves a hill or two at some point. I liked STrooper's comment about turnover and also about knowing where the hill is. I think it helps to understand the challenge. It sounds like you have already done that part. I think the best thing you can do at this point is arrive to the…

My sense it that, with a week and half left, you are what you are. I am not so sure I would make much in the way changes to whatever training you have been doing.

I like to train for a mix of racing distances. Right now, I am getting ready for a 5K in January and then a few weeks after that, I will start marathon training. I use the FIRST program and the the different distances offer different challenges, which I appreciate. I have used the FIRST program to train for two 5k's, a 10k…

maybe so...maybe so. Time will tell.

This is where Carson and I disagree... I ran a half in 1:51(8:20 pace) running 3 times a week, averaging around 30 miles a week. It's not a one size fits all world. There is definitely a lower ceiling running the way I do versus the way Carson does and you certainly can't go wrong with his advice. But I have neither the…

I'm thinking the WSJ should stick to stock quotes.. This really isn't surprising coming from that paper..they seem to be pretty bitter folks, generally speaking. :o)

What Carson said...for my last (and first!) half, I did a marathon training program. This meant I built up and consistently ran distances longer than 13 miles. The key is building up the ability to run a long distance. I do speed work, as well, but I consider the long run to be the most important run of the week. Good luck!

Have fun!!

shared that one on facebook...just awesome. :o)

That's really not enough warming up. If I am doing intervals, I usually warm - up (easy run) for at least a mile and do some dynamic stretching, as well.

Good stuff here! I say this often, because I think it gets overlooked, but the sole purpose of the way our bodies were designed by evolution is to run long distances. We evolved with one of the most efficient cooling systems of any animal on the planet. Everything about our bodies is designed to run a long way. The theory…

I use them for recovery only...I am happy with the response, although I have never had shin spints

My completely unscientific opinion is that weight training will do more for changing you appearance. Running will just shrink down what you are working with already, although there will be some toning, as well. Running is far and away my exercise of choice, but not for weight loss reasons. I like the challenge and enjoy…

oh, and to the OP..same here as the others...a tube of chapstick or similar. I just smoosh a little around the nose and upper lip before i go out.

I won't go too far into tmi territory, but there would be no doubt which one is my "other"! lol!

For CT, check out this: http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/ Their events are usually well organized and well run. Have fun!

I get between 4 and 5 am and run the roads in my area. There are hardly any cars or people around and I find it the best time to run. This time of year is wonderful for the sights, smells and sounds. Crunching leaves, wood stoves burning, steam rising off my clothes as i cool down, etc. I love the quiet and peacefulness of…

The program I use has a recovery pace (11:19 - 10:04, for me), and a base pace (10:03 - 9:08). My HM pace is 8:17 and my theoretical marathon pace (I haven't run one yet) is 8:35, so almost 30 secs. slower. I am in a base building phase right now, so most of my running is 9 - 10 minute range. I am chomping at the bit a…

PF thrives because of the attitudes present by some in this thread and every other PF thread that comes up. Personally, I don't miss the so-called "real" fitness and lifting folks at all. I do my thing and go about my business and that seems to be what most of the other people working out there do, as well. It's not…

i have a black card and I find the gym fits my needs. it is: affordable, convenient, cheap it is not good for: free weight lifters; those in need of personal trainers, classes, etc; and people who are full of themselves I use it mainly when I can't get outside (often the case in the winter), mostly for the treadmill and…

So glad for you, Doug!! Great job and great accomplishment!

May 3, Cox Marathon, Providence RI. It will be my first 26.2 and I am looking for a 3:40ish time. Using Matt Fitzgerald's level one marathon plan, from his book "Brain Training for Runners" Feel free to add me. :o)

Congrats David!

Garmin 310xt here. I like the wireless downloading, the ability to load workouts and also the mulit-sport capability. I have a strap that allows the unit to popped off my wrist and onto my bike. My main focus is running these days, though I can see a triathlon in the future. I use garmin connect and strava to park my…

Ah, I understand. Yes, intensity varies the burn, for sure. The point is a solid one though, for sure. No exercise is the magic bullet. Move more, eat less, be kind to ourselves and we all get there. :o)

" Running is not a huge calorie burner. " Just curious, what would you consider a huge calorie burning exercise?

Do what you would like to. If you are motivated to try running, then go for it. For weight loss, I am actually more inclined to think that a combination of heavy lifting and moderate cardio would be the most effective for weight loss. But, to trot out an old chestnut, you can't out-train a bad diet. Personally, I run…

For me strength means maintaining form during a given exercise...when the form breaks down and becomes sloppy, whether doing a bench press or running a 20 mile training run, we have reached our strength limit. Of course, the run has the additional element of cardiovascular fitness, but, as has already been discussed,…