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Any Runners Here?
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I love these forums. This forum has finally given me the motivation to run! I hate running with a passion but am looking at trying to get fitter and lose some body fat. I started running using the 101k podcast. It is brilliant! Thanks so much for the tip cheerybomb. Hopefully in 8 weeks Ill be running 5km without feeling like I am killing myself https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I’m a runner, I could hardly run in high school but then started running with my sister and doing fun runs in the summer (with a group) and I actually like it and I’ve gotten way better. I just did a 5K 27:27 and I’ll be doing the Disney 5K in January https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I really try to cross train and do all different types of exercise. I’ll write more later, got to get to bed.
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I started the 5K101 yesterday and it wasn’t half bad…my calves hate me today but it felt good… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I get paid to run! I’ve been a soccer referee for over 20 years, and although I’m well past the age for pro games (my last was in 1999) i continue to work college and men’s amateur matches.
But I don’t love running for running’s sake, it’s part of an activity I enjoy. To train I have to run without the benefit of 22 frothing-at-the-mouth hooligans to entertain me, so really good pacing music gets me going.Haven’t done any racing other than what is required for the fitness tests every year. I won’t consider a marathon because I know that after 20 miles, you’re just damaging your body. Wouldn’t have a problem with a 5K or 10K (wouldn’t be the first or last across the finish line) but the logistics — especially porta-potties — remove any temptation to race.
I was interested to read of some one’s experience with barefoot running, have been considering it for myself. I can still run with 20-year-olds, but it takes me longer to recover. I had two repetitive strain injuries that came primarily from lack of flexibility, not making stretching a part of my training program. Flexibility dramatically drives (or limits, in my case) your running mechanics.
Although I haven’t run a marathon, I’ve pushed myself past a reasonable limit with games (3-4 men’s games on a Sunday used to be the norm), especially for tournaments, or July afternoons at the stadium inside Logan airport, on the old astroturf-carpeted cement, inhaling jet fumes. 2-3 days to recover, just to be able to train for 3 days, to go out and do it again?
Still love running around for the games, but I’ve also learned to make choices, and keep a pace that doing the activities I enjoy doesn’t prevent me from doing the activities I enjoy! -
-Try different types of running to see what kind you like. Personally, I’d much rather go for a crazy trail run than pound it out round the pavements. This can cause me some frustration though because the running I really like (hilly trail runs at a slowish plod) is not the kind of running that makes me faster (speedwork BLURK!).
Have you tried working with a heart rate monitor? the program I used recommended looooooon slow runs for improving speed! speedwork/sprints was only once a week.
The fitness tests for referees have changed because it was determined that that training for those tests was not helpful for match fitness; we’ve learned a lot from the English referees.
So if you really love trail running, why give that up to train for a race? if you loved road running and speedwork, then racing is probably fun, but if you really prefer trail-running, then stay with what you love!
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Ok- you guys have totally inspired me. I’ve really never done cardio training but now I realize this will really help with my stamina for poling. I have to get my heart in shape!! Just finished day 2 of the couch to 5k program and I am feeling pretty good.
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Im bumping up this old thread. I have tried run walking and used the podcast etc but my knees get angry at me. I have osteoarthritis in one knee but I have found Jeff galloway's program of run walking and intend to try it out.
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I swear by the Cool Runnings, Couch to 5 k app for smart phone (plus it is free). It is super easy to do and I was running 5ks last summer for the first time ever running in my life! I started it again this spring and was close to finishing it again when my Lyme came back. I tried to run a few 5ks that I had already paid for but walked most of the way. Now I am pretty much laying low while I go thru treatments, but as soon as I start feeling better I am going to restart the awesome program. Highly recommended!!!!
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Lyme, that's the one I did a few summers ago!! I dont remember the guy's name but it was Cool runnings! Oh see….you're gonna make me get back out there!
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I started running again to help with my pole fitness. I noticed my upper body was getting a great workout on the pole but my legs looked terrible! Didn’t do the Couch to 5km app program but I think I’ve pretty much followed that system by the descriptions everyone has included. I started out slow with just a couple of minutes jogging and lots of walking (cuz I felt like I was dying) and have built it up over the last three months so that I am now comfortably running 6km in 30min. Went to pole class tonight and one of the girls commented on how toned my butt was in my new cheeky shorts – boy was I pleased 🙂
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Same here! My upper body is lookin better and better but ur rite about the legs lol. That's it, Im starting this PM!
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Can anyone recommend good running shoes?
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Running shoes are very personal, and wearing the wrong ones for your body can cause problems. If you're not sure what to get, try going to a running store (not a Foot Locker or something, a place that actually caters to runners) and get your feet evaluated. Once you have a brand and model that works for you, you can always just keep re-purchasing it when the old ones wear out.
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Also forgot to mention, I did C25K as well and it really works. I never thought I could get to the point of running 5km nonstop, but by the end of last summer I was. Unfortunately I did not stick with it. I am thinking of trying it again, but this time I may try barefoot running. I think it will really help strengthen my ankles and feet for pole and yoga.
The nice thing about C25K is you can always use it to start over if you take time off from running.
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Ok you guys are motivating me to try and get back into running again! I used to run years ago but I never stuck with it. I just downloaded the c25k program and I will give it a go starting tonight!
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