You people run?

[Tompz]

..as in jog. If so what distances and how often? Been plagued by injuries any?

Myself I try to run at least couple times a wek, usually for about five kilometres, clocking in about 23 minutes. Achilles tendon been bothering me since a year back and it sucks. Guess it could be worse since it just a minor injury, but it just won't vanish. I serioulsy need som new shoes though. And hey, why are running shoes always butt-ugly? I want to look the flyest when I'm on the run you know.

[g-mile7]

I dont run, but play Basketball though.

[Bob]

i try to run on days when i'm not weightlifting but lately i've been lazy about it. i didn't get too deeply into it, but i usually tried to do 30 minutes on a treadmill (i know they're lame, but during the week the only time i have to run is in the middle of the day, and the best place to do it is at the gym), apparently that was about 3 miles.

then i started running at this beautiful arboretum near my house. it has about a 2 mile road running through it, but it's also got hills, i can't quite run the whole thing without stopping for a walk in the middle. the ending is glorious though, it ends on this relatively steep incline that leads up to this scenic overlook that give you a view of the entire arboretum with downtown boston in the background. it's like nature's equivalent of the stairs from rocky. right now i'm sort of like the beginning of rocky, but some day i hope to be like at the end of rocky, where i sprint up there and do the gay little dance

[g-mile7]

Thats pretty hardcore Bob. I used 2 ride my bike uphill in an area that reminds me of what U described.

[Otis Driftwood]

Hey Bob, how much are you lifting?
I'm a former runner to. I used to live near the river glade, so I was on track real quick. Now I have to jog through 2km of traffic polution, so let running slip mostly and also start to push my weight lifting routines.

[Bob]

Hey Bob, how much are you lifting?
I'm a former runner to. I used to live near the river glade, so I was on track real quick. Now I have to jog through 2km of traffic polution, so let running slip mostly and also start to push my weight lifting routines.

i'm not really lifting a ton still. i was doing pretty well, making good progress, but it all went to shit about 3 weeks ago. i took one week off (planned, i've been told you're supposed to do that every 8-10 weeks), then i got food poisoning or gastroenteritis or something and missed another week, then i got bombarded with studying for finals and missed another week. i'm still bombarded, but i went back for the first time yesterday and i've lost a lot of progress. i lost like 5 pounds from whatever that stomach thing was, and i lost a lot of strength. but before it went to crap my 5 rep maxes were

bench - 125
shoulder press - 95
deadlift - 250
squat - 175
bent over row - 135

i realize that's not very high, but they're WAY up from where they were when i first started, and i'd only been at it for about 2 months. they've come down though due to that 3 week hiatus of me not lifting/eating.

and these damned finals i hate them

[Bob]

pounds, yeah

[g-mile7]

Nothing wrong with tredmills. Any person who has a bit of gym knowledge knows they are WAY better on the knees. That is unless you run on a well cushioned track.

[g-mile7]

Bob getting ripped. What was your motivation 4 hitting the weights?

[Otis Driftwood]

pounds, yeah

He means stones! :D

[Bob]

Bob getting ripped. What was your motivation 4 hitting the weights.

i was just getting tired of being a bum. i took a boxing lesson (free trial) and it was a blast, but really it was just too expensive and too far away for me to do it regularly. but on the way home i stopped by the school gym (membership free with tuition) and did some weightlifting and i just kept it up from there.

i'd been reading a fitness forum, so i went in armed with some knowledge; instead of just hopping around and doing random lifts or *gasp* using machines, i actually had a program, so that definitely helped keep me coming back. and it's nice in the beginning, because you make such enormous strength gains at first. every week, often every session, i'd go up another 5-10 pounds.

edit: i'll stone YOU

[g-mile7]

Because there is no wind factor when running on a treadmill, all you really have to do is move your legs fast enough to keep up with the circling tread. I have many friends who claim to run 16kms at 16kph (treadmill setting), whereas in real life I know for a fact that they couldn't do that if they had rollerblades on.

It's less effective so there is plenty wrong.

Well it depends on your location. I mean keep in mind that pollution also is a factor too.

[Bob]

What fitness forum/website do you read, Bob?

it sounds lame, but there's a fitness subforum on the something awful forums

http://forums.somethingawful.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=179 (not sure if it's available to the public)

goons are notoriously unhealthy creatures but somehow there manages to be very solid advice and some very knowledgeable people in that subforum

[g-mile7]

i was just getting tired of being a bum. i took a boxing lesson (free trial) and it was a blast, but really it was just too expensive and too far away for me to do it regularly. but on the way home i stopped by the school gym (membership free with tuition) and did some weightlifting and i just kept it up from there.

I see! Boxing is a blast man,used to spar a bit when I was younger (like 5 years or so). I started lifting between my freshman/sophmore year 2 prove kids wrong.

[Bob]

i've just been doing it in the middle of the day. i still get home kinda late though

[g-mile7]

I think the cooking section should be replaced by a "Health and Nutrition/Training and Conditioning" section.

haha! I could be a mod of it, I think I "belly up" to the requirements.

[Otis Driftwood]

I think the cooking section should be replaced by a "Health and Nutrition/Training and Conditioning" section.

You'd also change the boobie thread to something unmentionable I'm sure. :D

[Planetary]

i run about a mile and a half every day. i also drink a lot of water. new football season, see.

[Randetica]

nope, didnt run in years

[Teh]

I've got back into running regularly reccently. My parents live not too far from a canal which has had the tow path resurfaced and it's really great to run along, tis really quiet and remote, save for a few bridges now and then.

Also speaking of all this weightlifting stuff i got a set of dumbbells the other day because i really can't be arsed going to a gym in town or anything.

[Drederick Tatum]

running for the sake of running/fitness is unbearably boring. I have no idea how so many people can tolerate it. I always assume that they're basically too uncoordinated to play any type of actual sport, so they just concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other.

I need some competition to get me moving about.

[fucktopgirl]

I don't run, i ride my bike and walk.

[Teh]

I never thought i'd get into it because of that, but i kinda like it as long as i'm not doing it in the city, like running along the canal, aye.

I don't get the people that run on treadmills, it always seems retarded, like they can't get out of their fucking boring starbucks lifestyle. gay.

[Randetica]

i have a treadmill but i just walk on it

no one could run on it, cheap piece of shit

[Bob]

I never thought i'd get into it because of that, but i kinda like it as long as i'm not doing it in the city, like running along the canal, aye.

I don't get the people that run on treadmills, it always seems retarded, like they can't get out of their fucking boring starbucks lifestyle. gay.

the only reason i run on a treadmill during the week is that the only time i have to run is in the middle of the day, and my options then are to either: a) run through downtown boston or b) use a treadmill. for various safety and convenience reasons i pick the treadmill. during the weekend though, i have access to nice outdoor areas that are more suitable for running.

[Teh]

the only reason i run on a treadmill during the week is that the only time i have to run is in the middle of the day, and my options then are to either: a) run through downtown boston or b) use a treadmill. for various safety and convenience reasons i pick the treadmill. during the weekend though, i have access to nice outdoor areas that are more suitable for running.

See, i was more meaning the sort of person that would physically and go buy a treadmill - i just couldn't do that. Not having the time is one thing, and i'd probably choose the treadmill over the streets too, but even when i'm staying in hotels and shit i can't use a treadmill. Usually end up in the pool instead.

[Nuzzolese]

running for the sake of running/fitness is unbearably boring. I have no idea how so many people can tolerate it. I always assume that they're basically too uncoordinated to play any type of actual sport, so they just concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other.

I need some competition to get me moving about.

I think it's too boring too, but I know that a lot of people find it clears their minds and helps them relax and kind of meditate, because they can focus on their breathing.

I do like to run with other people though, because you can talk, and trying to keep up with someone else is a motivating factor.

On my own, I hate running on sidewalks through a town or neighborhood because I feel like everyone is watching me.

I prefer to run in the country because you only pass a few people, and when you do you can speed up until they're out of sight at which point you can slow down and grimace and spit without shame. Also, sometimes you pass a cow pasture and it stinks so that's good motivation to run faster.

[-T-]

I run. It was hard at first because of the boring factor but once you get in it its not to bad. Crank up the music and go. I run a few times a week if I'm not doing car work at night. I find that trail running is much less boring.

I used to work out when I was in high school but have not ever since. My job is very physically demanding so I don't really care.

[Bob]

yeah, i find the hardest part of running is the boredom. i get bored before i get tired. fortunately music exists

[GetYourWarOn]

..as in jog. If so what distances and how often? Been plagued by injuries any?

Myself I try to run at least couple times a wek, usually for about five kilometres, clocking in about 23 minutes. Achilles tendon been bothering me since a year back and it sucks. Guess it could be worse since it just a minor injury, but it just won't vanish. I serioulsy need som new shoes though. And hey, why are running shoes always butt-ugly? I want to look the flyest when I'm on the run you know.

25 miles a week give or take, usually average about a 7:15 mile

no serious injuries, just some annoying tightness in my hip flexor area every once in a while.

i run in new balance 8505's

[QweenOfBoggle]

mm I love running. [first post in a while :)]

I run 3 or 4 times a week...generally 6 miles. I ran my first 10K in April! Now I'm training for a half-marathon in November. I'm excited!

I have also been doing some light weight-lifting every other day in order to decrease upper-body fatigue on my runs. It's really working great.

Nothing is more therapeutic than running along the river after work at night and watching the sailboats. I love it!

happy trails, runners :)

[Yetra Flam]

I have a bad case of the wheezes. Running was not made for asthmatic nerds.

[Teh]

I went and joined the running club at uni and ran 5.5 miles in about 40 minutes. That's basically the furthest i've run thus far.

Going to try doing at least that at least once a week. Might start training for a marathon though soon or something.

Are any of you on specific training schedules, or what?

[BangkokB]

You need to set your goals a little higher. Start out doing random vandalism in a 7/11. Park your car at least 2 miles from where you're doing this.

work you way up to Dining and Dashing from a Waffle House. Throw the plates and exclamate that they shouldn't have taken Dear John (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_John_%28US_TV_series%29) off the air. Car parked 3 miles away

Next thing you know, you're driving a stolen car through a Police station then making a dash.

Let me tell you nothing beats reading the next days newspaper and know that "the assailant" is you

[Tompz]

Im going for the marathon as well but I have no set plan for when or where. Recently I've run 6+ miles several times. My pace is probably not sensational, something like 50 minutes. Try to get out there 2 or 3 times a week, that's my schedule basically.

[Videodrome]

work you way up to Dining and Dashing from a Waffle House. Throw the plates and exclamate that they shouldn't have taken Dear John (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_John_%28US_TV_series%29) off the air.

if i ever witnessed someone actually doing this my life would be forever changed.

[Jitters]

I run one mile a day. That's really saying something for a fatty like me (y)

[Lyman Zerga]

I run one mile a day. That's really saying something for a fatty like me (y)

haha i bet it's still all baby fat! and well done

i shrinked back to a size that makes it possible for me to jog but i wont cause i think it would make me look stupid and i think it's kinda embarassing when i run by on other joggers

embarassing like wearing the same dress like another girl in the same room

[p-branez]

i've always had a bad knee and it sucks for running. i was doing about 35 miles a week last spring until i had to stop and stretch every day to work on my knee.

for me it's really meditative and it gets me outside.