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03-30-2008, 07:14 PM
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runners and running
are you a speed or endurance runner?
i think im an endurance runner..so i can do long distances at a steady semi slow pace more than sprinting. i can sprint in the middle but i cant sprint all the way through
apparently all runners intuitively know which of the two is more their thing..cuz we're all made differently and stuff.
it sounds like they could both go hand in hand though..speed and endurance..but a person who can speed can run for a short while but go really far and an endurance person can do the same or more but in a longer time frame
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03-30-2008, 07:16 PM
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Re: runners and running
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are you a speed or endurance runner?
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I tried running but I couldn't do more than a mile. I tried cycling and 
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03-30-2008, 07:20 PM
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Re: runners and running
a lot of people dont wear the right shoes and get lots of injuries.
and it takes time to build up running endurance because your whole body is moving. most people think it should take lesser time like building endurance on an elliptical or bike but they are completely different movements.
but most people just arent interested in running so they never get around to working hard for it..because i think if you work a little on it and have patience you can go pretty far. but everyone has different interests and that's fine.
now, please make yourself your own biking thread iA
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03-30-2008, 07:23 PM
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Re: runners and running
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.because i think if you work a little on it and have patience you can go pretty far.
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Yea that's true. Mebbe I'll try running when my my bike breaks and I can't fix it  |
03-30-2008, 07:26 PM
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Re: runners and running
I'm thinking of starting the Couch to 5K program. anyone know good shoes for running?
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03-30-2008, 07:27 PM
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Re: runners and running
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I'm thinking of starting the Couch to 5K program. anyone know good shoes for running?
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New Balance shoes are the way to go. Let me know how your first marathon goes  |
03-30-2008, 07:27 PM
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Re: runners and running
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I'm thinking of starting the Couch to 5K program. anyone know good shoes for running?
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hit up your local new balance store..and theyll analyze your foot and recommend a running shoe accordingly
they have the absolute best running shoes. comfortable, light, and protective.
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03-30-2008, 07:28 PM
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Re: runners and running
this guy freakin ran 63 marathons in 63 days.
YouTube - curetour's Channel
On September 3, 2007, Tim Borland of Los Gatos, California set out on an incredible quest to run a marathon a day (26.2 miles) for 63 consecutive days while pushing a mobility jogging stroller. Traveling more than 14-thousand miles across 29 states, 63 communities and one Canadian Province, Borland sought to raise awareness and funding for the non-profit A-T Children's Project. Battling a brutal schedule complicated by excessive heat, high winds, drastic elevation changes and torrential rain, Tim pushes on. Borland is fueled by the hope to find a cure for children diagnosed with a rare terminal disease, Ataxia Telangiectasia -- whose own feet lack the strength to run.
www.atcp.org
Here you'll find daily video blogs along the 63 day journey.
A documentary crew chronicled Tim's quest and will release the feature film in 2008. To learn more about "FEAT" the documentary visit: FEAT Movie
Website: FEAT Movie
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03-30-2008, 07:29 PM
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Re: runners and running
runners world forums are awesome..you can find info on ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING related to running. it has thousands of runners - beginners, people look to begin, advanced runners, pro runners, coaches, athletes, people who have been running for 30+ years..EVERYTHING.
Runnersworld Discussions - Runners World Discussions
coolrunning.com also has a forum which is pretty crowded as well
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03-30-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: runners and running
i usually do 4 miles in 35-40 mins.. I get bored going at the same speed for long periods though.
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03-30-2008, 08:00 PM
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I get bored going at the same speed for long periods though.
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03-30-2008, 08:08 PM
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yeah i've started to mix it up, but i've noticed that i tend to get tired more quickly now.
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03-30-2008, 08:09 PM
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Re: runners and running
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yeah i've started to mix it up, but i've noticed that i tend to get tired more quickly now.
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A days rest does wonders for tired muscles... |
03-30-2008, 08:09 PM
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Re: runners and running
Didn't you guys get shin splits, and what's the best way to prevent shin splits?
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03-30-2008, 08:13 PM
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Re: runners and running
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A days rest does wonders for tired muscles...
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Yeah. I need better shoes as well.
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Didn't you guys get shin splits, and what's the best way to prevent shin splits?
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What are shin splits? 
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