Running

[iago]

I've been trying to eat better/get some exercise lately. My friend started doing the c25k (couch to 5k) program thing, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I just finished the first week, and so far it's going pretty well. First week is stupid light, though -- run for 60 seconds, walk for 90, repeat 8 times.

Anybody else run? And I mean for real, not what I'm doing (so far)

[Sidoh]

I used to... I was in cross country while in high school.  I quite enjoyed it, but my knee seems to have suffered a permanent fuckup from it.  Arg.

[Towelie]

I have to run 1.5 miles in under 10:30 every semester... so however much training is required to get me there

[MyndFyre]

I'm seeing a new video.  "Ron Runs with Gas".  He'll eat Mexican food first.

[deadly7]

I've been trying to eat better/get some exercise lately. My friend started doing the c25k (couch to 5k) program thing, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I just finished the first week, and so far it's going pretty well. First week is stupid light, though -- run for 60 seconds, walk for 90, repeat 8 times.

Anybody else run? And I mean for real, not what I'm doing (so far)

I used to run cross country and do long-distance track running. My knees are now sufficiently messed up due to that and football injuries, but I was training 5-6 months/year for running.. I can probably help you if you need some pointers/have questions.

I used to... I was in cross country while in high school.  I quite enjoyed it, but my knee seems to have suffered a permanent fuckup from it.  Arg.

I have to run 1.5 miles in under 10:30 every semester... so however much training is required to get me there

I could get off my couch now (after 4+ years of not doing anything serious) and still be fine with that time. lol navy fail

[Towelie]

I've never been a runner, so I actually have to run a bit to get there. Swimming on the other hand... I've validated every class here because I could swim fast enough

[iago]

The theme here seems to be, "watch out for f***ing up your knees"

[deadly7]

The theme here seems to be, "watch out for f***ing up your knees"

Train on soft grass. Buy good shoes (really good shoes are much lighter and absorb no shock, meaning you're exerting less of a downward force on your patellar joint because there's a lack of sole compression). Very useful tips I wish I'd have known.

[truste1]

Buy your shoes (or at least be fitted for them) at an actual running store, not your run of the mill big box sports store (Dicks, Sports Authority, etc.). The reason is because the employees in the running store will watch how you run and how your foot lands, and then recommend a shoe that will provide the optimal support and comfort (and protection.)

[Ender]

I run all the time. I do a mile run about three times a week, which isn't much, but as I get better I'll up it.

The big thing is to make sure your food is digested (passed down to your stomach) before you run. If it's still being processed in your colon then your colon will cramp.

The other big thing is setting a slow place so you feel like you can run forever at it.

[iago]

I'm doing either 2 miles or 4 km now, depending on how I feel. That's about 20 - 30 mins. I'm also doing every second day, which is roughly 3 times/week.

[Ender]

I'm doing either 2 miles or 4 km now, depending on how I feel. That's about 20 - 30 mins. I'm also doing every second day, which is roughly 3 times/week.

That's not bad at all. But do you run continuously or do you take breaks? I run (i.e. jog) continuously.

[iago]

I'm doing either 2 miles or 4 km now, depending on how I feel. That's about 20 - 30 mins. I'm also doing every second day, which is roughly 3 times/week.

That's not bad at all. But do you run continuously or do you take breaks? I run (i.e. jog) continuously.

Depends how I feel. I can usually do 2 miles without walking, but when I do 4km I take a short break half way (that I don't count toward the distance). The break is usually only about 200 - 400m (1/8 - 1/4 mile).

[Towelie]

Had my physical readiness test last week, did my 1.5 miles in 9:57... not too bad for starting to run 2 weeks before it

[iago]

Had my physical readiness test last week, did my 1.5 miles in 9:57... not too bad for starting to run 2 weeks before it

Yeah, but you have a slim build. Despite the fact that I eat extremely well, bike everywhere, and run 3 times a week, I'm still 240lbs and haven't changed weight since like highschool. It's not fair!