running

[dave1215]

anybody training for the nyc marathon?
i used to run the six mile loop of central park
and got up to as much as 10 mile runs in 1997

moved out and began commuting in place of running
now back at it up to six mile runs and loving it
thinking about committing to this running thing

what's it gonna take to get into shape by november?
not gonna win but would just like to finish w/o injury
who's doing it and what's your motivation?

[Saab2000]

I can't believe it. I am actually considering trying to run one someday and on my just-completed jog in Fayetteville, NC (yeah, we always have overnights in exotic places.....) I once again felt the twinges of the 'runner's high'.

I am no runner, but for the past few years I really can't ride much due to my job. 2-3 times per week, tops. So I jog.

I would not mind running the NY Marathon. Not at all.

[christian]

I'm doing the Marine Corps Marathon the week before. Did a 1.30 ten-miler long slow run llast weekend, so seems like I'm about on track for a 4 hour marathon, with a bit of luck.

[mainemike]

the other day i was riding w/a buddy and we passed a cple runners. i casually said: man i hate running (even tho i do a bit) and my buddy goes: not enough stuff to buy.

[christian]

I used to joke that running was for people who hadn't heard about the invention of the draisine, but now having done it for a while (good exercise in shorter duration is practical with two toddlers), I'm actually enjoying it quite a bit. I'm no speed demon - aiming for about a 3:50 marathon time in October - but it's fun to get out there and run. But yes, the lack of equipment is a drag. Not much to discuss on the internet, either. That Runners' World forum is like watching semi-gloss dry.

[mnoble485]

What is this thing "running" you speak of?

[WanderingWheel]

The hash is a great excuse to run, but I can't find any other reasons to run.

[Craig Ryan]

Truth be told, if you want exercise and you are bio-mechanically right for it, running can't be beat. Some of my best memories come from when I ran a lot. I'm not talking about jogging.

[WadePatton]

thas the problem. my biomechanical feets will have no part of it. i killed them (the high-arched dogs) on concrete in the late 80's and then again in the mid 00's. they'll do a little 'cross race running, a jog for gp-start atb races (yeah we do that sometimes), but no pavement pounding.

besides, i don't want to have to learn to cobble shoes...

[Shoogs]

An off road duathlon 2-10-2 (3rd place age group woohoo) and Turkey Trot 5K last year felt good. This yr a knee injury so no running until next... One day I'd like to run a marathon, probably after Im through doing these NUE races...

[MisterDangerPants]

Not training for the NYC Marathon but I've run the Boston Marathon 5 times since 2000 (2009 was my most recent). You have more than enough time to train. I ran on the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge team and the training starts after New Year's for a mid-April marathon (though some folks do start earlier around Thankgiving). Check out Hal Higdon's web site (Hal Higdon), specifically the Marathon Training: 18 Weeks to Glory section. He lists 5 different marathon schedules from novice to advanced. As for motivation, I had a patient partner waiting for me at mile 25 and knowing they would be there kept me going. Plus, whatever pain I would feel as a result of running 26.2 miles wasn't anywhere near as severe as the cancer treatment they were currently going through. Certainly put things into perspective.

anybody training for the nyc marathon?
i used to run the six mile loop of central park
and got up to as much as 10 mile runs in 1997

moved out and began commuting in place of running
now back at it up to six mile runs and loving it
thinking about committing to this running thing

what's it gonna take to get into shape by november?
not gonna win but would just like to finish w/o injury
who's doing it and what's your motivation?

[Watoni]

Truth be told, if you want exercise and you are bio-mechanically right for it, running can't be beat. Some of my best memories come from when I ran a lot. I'm not talking about jogging.

I have run a marathon and do enjoy running from time to time (trying to get back into it after my accident in December). I actualy enjoy the simplicity and lack of gear ... it's one thing I do not relish about cycling as much as I love bikes.

Today I did a trail run in the rain through the redwoods in a local park ... running through the dirt, mud, etc. on a five mile loop with a steady 1000' climb is simply great. Downhills and dodging horse %$#@! are the downsides, but for no traffic (in fact, I did not see another person period), it is well worth it.

For exercise and fun, though, heading straight out over a long climb does more for me ... I run for a bit of variety and to get some weight bearing exercise.

[dhoff]

Look, I am not an expert on this subject, but I have done my homework and suggest that; if you want to run without injury, read Born To Run. Running related injuries virtually began with the shift to a long stride, heal forward running style and the advent of the modern running shoe.

Keep yourself healthy, Read the book and get yourself some "free running" shoes.

[DCT]

dave- save the running for the winter! :)

i used to run 5days a week and loved it. its still the best exercise when you dont have alotta time.

a lady i teach is in the nyc marathon. you will want to follow her.

[Watoni]

Look, I am not an expert on this subject, but I have done my homework and suggest that; if you want to run without injury, read Born To Run. Running related injuries virtually began with the shift to a long stride, heal forward running style and the advent of the modern running shoe.

Keep yourself healthy, Read the book and get yourself some "free running" shoes.

I use Vibram Five Fingers TrekSport ... great for the trails

Vibram FiveFingers - TREKSPORT

Think of it like gravel road riding ... ;)

[acotts]

I have been doing a lot more running this year. I have been really enjoying the Nike Free's. Same concept as the Vibrams, but not quite as silly.