The Runner's thread

#7,151
#7,151
VOLatile said:
I can't wear boot cut or tighter jeans because of the size of my calves.
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I have to wear a waist size larger. My thighs are even bigger. Although since leaving Bragg I don't do nearly as many squats and iron Mikes so they've lost some of their form. I have no leg hair on the back of my calves supposedly because pant legs rub them off.
 
#7,152
#7,152
volfanbill said:
I have to wear a waist size larger. My thighs are even bigger. Although since leaving Bragg I don't do nearly as many squats and iron Mikes so they've lost some of their form. I have no leg hair on the back of my calves supposedly because pant legs rub them off.
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Yeah, I've taken to wearing rock climbing pants from Patagonia and others because they have a stretchy material in them to accommodate my quads. They're expensive though, so I only have two pairs.
 
#7,154
#7,154
Yankee_Vol said:
I wear CEP. That's the only ones I've tried. I have 3 sleeves and 1 pair of the compression socks.
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I'm thinking that's what I'm going with. I just want the neon green/yellow pair since I always seem to run in the dark. The place I went to Friday only had blue. There's another store I might try tomorrow since the Redskins are on a bye.
 
#7,155
#7,155
I have the blue, green, and black sleeves. The socks I have in orange.

4 miles in 31:34.

I'm roughly 2,000 above sea level here after being at sea level in Anchorage.
 
#7,157
#7,157
I haven't posted in a while, mostly because I have gotten into weightlifting.

I completed the Nashville half this past Saturday at 2:33. Had to walk at mile 11 because my legs didn't want to work. Walked until last mile and slowly made my way to the finish line. Thought I did worse.
 
#7,159
#7,159
9.1 in 1:21:32. Running in the dark here is scary. It's an extremely safe area, but also extremely poorly lit. Gonna run a short route Thursday, 11 on Sunday, a short route next Wednesday then I'm trying to do the double. 5k on Saturday, half on Sunday
 
#7,160
#7,160
I'm a huge proponent of always taking the stairs, but after Sunday's 50k I'm sticking to elevators for a few days.
 
#7,163
#7,163
VN Runners:

I'm 22, always been in good shape, have a runner's build, a fair amount of athleticism, and enjoy exercise.

I've put on about 10 lbs over the last year because I now work a desk job and have been studying for the CPA after work for months (almost done tho).

Whats the best way to get in a solid running groove to trip up a little and gain more energy? :hi:
 
#7,164
#7,164
2for2VOL said:
VN Runners:

I'm 22, always been in good shape, have a runner's build, a fair amount of athleticism, and enjoy exercise.

I've put on about 10 lbs over the last year because I now work a desk job and have been studying for the CPA after work for months (almost done tho).

Whats the best way to get in a solid running groove to trip up a little and gain more energy? :hi:
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Start running a little bit a few times a week in the morning. Then increase distance/time as you get used to it.
 
#7,165
#7,165
VOLatile said:
Start running a little bit a few times a week in the morning. Then increase distance/time as you get used to it.
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Simple enough, huh? I've always struggled to stick with running. It's become more of a focus though. With pants getting tight and getting gassed after sprinting 20 yards playing some touch football, I'm putting my foot down this time. :superman:
 
#7,167
#7,167
2for2VOL said:
Simple enough, huh? I've always struggled to stick with running. It's become more of a focus though. With pants getting tight and getting gassed after sprinting 20 yards playing some touch football, I'm putting my foot down this time. :superman:
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Well, I don't follow my own advice but... It should be that easy. Setting goals helps.
 
#7,168
#7,168
2for2VOL said:
Simple enough, huh? I've always struggled to stick with running. It's become more of a focus though. With pants getting tight and getting gassed after sprinting 20 yards playing some touch football, I'm putting my foot down this time. :superman:
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VOLatile said:
Well, I don't follow my own advice but... It should be that easy. Setting goals helps.
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IMO setting up goals is the only way to accomplish this.

When I first got into running I was in a similar situation. I gained some weight, but I couldn't make running stick. So I signed up for a marathon. (I don't suggest a full. Maybe a half with plenty of time to train) Then once I got through training, eating right, and preparing for the marathon I shed off a ton of weight. I enjoyed the race so I kept running.

Cross training is a key to running as well. A lot of people struggle to just go out and run everyday. Personally, I run M,W,F and play basketball T,R,S this way I am not doing the same thing.

Also, find what you enjoy while running. You may not like headphones, but if you do figure out what you like. Do you prefer music? If so what type? Do you prefer books, podcast?

Be sure to have a strategy to start you runs. Don't just decide that you are going to go out and do 8 miles tomorrow on your first run. You want to push yourself, but not kill yourself.
 
#7,169
#7,169
My geography 105 class discussion turned into a discussion turned into a class discussion on my 50k on Sunday. I've never been asked why more times than in those 10 minutes. I don't even know why it did. Included that I've been running for less than a year, no real training plan whatsoever, and a description of the blisters on my feet. The annoying girl in class was enamored with my story and followed me all the way to the library. I elected not to give her my number... Haha.


Venerial disease-themed hash run tonight. Let's see if I can run or jog yet.
 
#7,170
#7,170
4.5 mile night group run with a bunch of guys faster than me. Great way to train but I hurt this morning.
 
#7,173
#7,173
The Garmin is lighter. It was faster to lock onto satellites.

Mileage was the same, 3.01miles in 24:25(.25 mile head start so 2.76 for the Nike as it was cold and didn't feel like waiting any longer.)

I'll do it again tomorrow on a slightly longer run.
 
#7,175
#7,175
What do those watches price at?

I've always just used a very basic digital watch. I think I got mine free way back in high school for running a charity thing lol.
 
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