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  • Re: July 2018 Running Challenge

    Re: expensive socks I wear Darn Tough wool socks to run in. They're great, but they are pricey; I think it's up around $20 for a pair of crew socks now. But I'm not paying $20 for my next 3 pair. Jus…
  • Re: July 2018 Running Challenge

    Welcome! Some of us may post numbers that look intimidating; just remember we all came from humble beginning. When I set out to become a runner, I was compelled to slow to a walk after 60 seconds. Mi…
  • Re: July 2018 Running Challenge

    @katharmonic Way to go! People keep telling me I should run the Boilermaker, and every year I fail to plan for it. You could have seen a bunch of people I know from Rochester, or you could have misse…
  • Re: July 2018 Running Challenge

    If you've been doing this for a year, and you still can't run constantly for more than a mile, you're running too fast. Slow down, and your range will get longer.
  • Re: July 2018 Running Challenge

    There are two reasons to do intervals like the ones you describe. Plans designed for beginners do run/walk intervals to build the capability of running without running to failure. Running to failure …
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