The Runner's thread

#6,826
#6,826
First time I've noticed this thread. I used to be a runner when i was in my high school's JROTC program. The most I've ran is a half marathon. Ever since the half marathon however, I've been quite lazy and haven't been running.

I need to get back in shape and start running again. Anyone who lives in Knoxville know a good running trail and is there any upcoming races?
 
#6,827
#6,827
Vol knight said:
First time I've noticed this thread. I used to be a runner when i was in my high school's JROTC program. The most I've ran is a half marathon. Ever since the half marathon however, I've been quite lazy and haven't been running.

I need to get back in shape and start running again. Anyone who lives in Knoxville know a good running trail and is there any upcoming races?
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I had the same problem after a half. It was a huge mistake on my part. Just terrible.

I like running Melton Hill in Knoxville. There's a ton of trails. Knoxville has a decent greenway system. Check ktc.org for upcoming races. The next one I plan on doing in the area is the Pigeon Forge Midnight 8k.
 
#6,831
#6,831
Aavoxx said:
That sounds terrible. What did you buy?
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A pair of Brooks. Used them a few times and now the outer part of my lower left leg has a constant throb that gets worse when I beat weight on it. Guess I'll try to let it heal and just ride a bike in the meantime.
 
#6,832
#6,832
I have been running with Brooks(Glycerin 10s). I love them. I'm going to try to find another pair of these since they should be cheaper since newer ones are out. I'm def going to go back with Brooks. I may try the Beasts. I'm more for comfort/support than speed/lighter shoes. Just not sure I want to fork out over 140 a pair if I like the ones I have and can get them for a lot less.
 
#6,833
#6,833
jhen713 said:
I have been running with Brooks(Glycerin 10s). I love them. I'm going to try to find another pair of these since they should be cheaper since newer ones are out. I'm def going to go back with Brooks. I may try the Beasts. I'm more for comfort/support than speed/lighter shoes. Just not sure I want to fork out over 140 a pair if I like the ones I have and can get them for a lot less.
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I'm going to try a pair of Adrenalines next.
 
#6,835
#6,835
Orangesmokey said:
These are the shoes that I have. I have gone through two pair. I really like the way they feel but I feel like they seem to wear out pretty quick.
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I can understand that. I wear the Ghost 6 right now, but there's not enough support for me. I wish there was an orange color way like my Ghosts.
 
#6,836
#6,836
Aavoxx said:
I had the same problem after a half. It was a huge mistake on my part. Just terrible.

I like running Melton Hill in Knoxville. There's a ton of trails. Knoxville has a decent greenway system. Check ktc.org for upcoming races. The next one I plan on doing in the area is the Pigeon Forge Midnight 8k.
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Thanks. It's probably too late for me to do that race since I need some time to get in shape.

Edit: I think I'm going to do the half marathon in Farragut on November 1st.
 
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#6,838
#6,838
My Asics Kayanos are great. I wore a Nimbus for a couple years, but I love the additional support of the Kayank and they are getting lighter.
 
#6,840
#6,840
Anyone have a trail shoe they suggest like the Adrenalines or Ghosts? I think the majority of the races and runs I'm going to do are trail oriented. Running on the road gets kinda boring.
 
#6,841
#6,841
VOLatile said:
Anyone have a trail shoe they suggest like the Adrenalines or Ghosts? I think the majority of the races and runs I'm going to do are trail oriented. Running on the road gets kinda boring.
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I'd look into Brooks, Hoka, or Soloman for trail shoes.
 
#6,844
#6,844
I loved my Mizuno trail shoes. Right now I have a pair of Newtons and they work great anywhere. There's a picture of the several pages back
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#6,845
#6,845
2 miles last night at a 9:27 pace. I am easing back into it after I took a week off from the Fireball.

From no running to a 5k in less than 3 weeks was not a good idea.
 
#6,846
#6,846
UTGnome said:
2 miles last night at a 9:27 pace. I am easing back into it after I took a week off from the Fireball.

From no running to a 5k in less than 3 weeks was not a good idea.
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I didn't really do much running before my first 5k. What kind of shape were you in before you started running?
 
#6,847
#6,847
VOLatile said:
I didn't really do much running before my first 5k. What kind of shape were you in before you started running?
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I ran about 3 races last year from July through September and was running just about every other day for more than 3 months.

I am active, but I wasn't in running shape before the Fireball. I had not done any running since last October.
 
#6,849
#6,849
5.01 miles this morning. The cooler temps really helped. 64deg when I passed by the bank on the way to work at 6:40. I did have one heck of a head wind for a half mile stretch west down the access road. Taking tomorrow off from running because I have to be at work by 5:30. Hopefully the cooler temps last through Friday.
 
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