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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 27-04-2015 20:57
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2nd race over, same as the first one. There was a bit of wind, but I still got a 1:13 better time than last time. I used the first race mostly to get a feeling for the competition, so I did have alot more to go on. I think I could chop maybe 30sec. of todays time too, had there been no wind and had I been a bit harder on myself.
Still, there was a stronger field today which makes me even happier about my performance. Not a good time by any means, but it's still very early for me. I'm never really in shape until august-september so I still have about 4 months worth of training to go.
The next couple of weeks will be spent on the stationary bike since my new shoes are giving me blisters the size of a small county. It will be a nice change of pace and it's give me chance to do some "styrketråkk" (don't know the english word, strenght training by doing reps of 40-60RPMs).
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| jseadog1 |
Posted on 27-04-2015 21:16
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Just finished up my sophomore year of collegiate running.
Placed 13th at my conference championships in the 1500m run with a time of 4:28, which is my best ever.
I had a 17:31 in the 5000m run, and a 9:40 in the 3000m run indoors this past year.
I am looking to starting up my own running thread training journal this summer, to start with my summer training and track my cross country & track of my junior year! 
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 28-04-2015 10:26
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Was a pretty good runner when I was young, but I had to stop because my knee would hurt time after time.
Today I decided to go for it again. Very happy because it's the first time in more than 5 years or so that I have been able to run 5km without having my knee hurt!
My time wasn't that fantastic, about 26 minutes, but it's great to finally run painlessly again (well, that's all relative, isn't it?) 
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 28-04-2015 11:05
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@Ian: Great that you start running again! I had the same problem when I was younger with my knees. I remember how I claimed the 1000m record for our school, but it was not given to me, since none of our teachers was with me on the event. 
I hope I will start again with running soon, too.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 28-04-2015 11:16
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5 km in 26 minutes is almost 5 minutes for a kilometer. That's pretty damn good for your first run in 5 years. 
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| The Rider |
Posted on 28-04-2015 11:23
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Sounds great Ian, keep it up! Though the first few runs are sure to hurt, after such a period.
I am massive runner myself: after many hundreds of miles using Saucony and Hi-Tec running shoes over the last 2 years I picked some Karrimor running trainers over the weekend. I was a bit sceptical but they are fantastic! I can't recommend them enough, I have only been on two brief 10 mile runs with them, but I'd say they are on par, if not better, than the others. Going to have plenty of fun with them. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 28-04-2015 11:48
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Thanks guys
Interesting bit about those running shoes. I've got a blister on my foot now, don't think my old sport shoes are perfect for running so I might look into some new running shoes as well |
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 28-04-2015 11:53
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I can recommend Adidas Kanadia T3 GTX shoes for running(There are newer versions, but I am still quite happy with my older ones). But those are more the kind of offroad-shoes. But I guess you need to look what fits you best.
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 28-04-2015 11:57
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At least in Denmark several shops, who sell running shoes have equipment so that you can run on a treadmill in the shop where they via some cameras and stuff can help you find the kind of shoe you need to suit your running style and your feet. Could be worth a try if your current shoes are hurting you.
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 28-04-2015 12:19
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Atlantius wrote:
At least in Denmark several shops, who sell running shoes have equipment so that you can run on a treadmill in the shop where they via some cameras and stuff can help you find the kind of shoe you need to suit your running style and your feet. Could be worth a try if your current shoes are hurting you.
Tbh, I am not a fan of these methods, since they mostly tell you stuff you won't understand. Its pure marketing. It maybe will be important if you are running at the olympics, but I doN#t see the sense in it. In our althletics club a few years back, a few people tried this out and most bought shoes after running on a treadmill, and sold these afterwards since they had pain in their feet. The main problem is that road =/= treadmill. You will never get valid results, since the treadmill is not as stable as the road. Also most people fail to deliver their all-day running style on a treadmill, which leads to wrong results...
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 28-04-2015 12:43
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I have no personal experience with it, but have a couple of friends who used to get pains from running, went to one of these, got the shoes they recommended and now have no problems at all. Depends on the skills of the staff I suppose. All the ones I know went to a shop specialized in seeling stuff for long-distance running that only employs skilled runners to make sure the expertise is there to give proper advice.
I'd imagine you'd probably get a poorer result from some of the bigger chains.
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 28-04-2015 12:47
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If you go to a major retailer than they are probably not as knowledgeable as many others. In some of the major chains here I see the same people switching between working in different departments every week, one week in running, one in hunting, on in cycling, etc.
A niche store will probably give you better service. More often than not, they also have a better selection. The larger warehouses here have walls filled to the brim with shoes, but they are all the same type; heavy padded, well supported shoes.
It's like going to a car dealership that has nothing but pickups.
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 06-05-2015 17:14
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Third race of the season is over, a 3k street race, and it was a fairly good race for me. Even though the wind was stronger and the only open longer than I thought.
I had to recover slightly between 1.5 and 2.5k after a bit hectic start, but I ended up catching 5-6-7 people ahead of me in the last hundred meters, awell as holding off a group of 7 in the sprint, a sprint that luckily was an uphill sprint.
The time wasn't good, but still 10 seconds better than what I achieved on the track last september. I'm usually not in shape until august/september anyway so it bodes well for the coming year.
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| jseadog1 |
Posted on 15-05-2015 19:10
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Okay fellas, so I am looking for some help. What is a good way to get motivated to run. I can't seem to get out in the summer and run by myself because I just dont want too. I have no problems in school because obviously I have mandatory practices.
I was thinking maybe setting up a little blog like miggi had here, to help track goals and get some kind of motivation. People around me at home trying to make me get out there and do it just doesnt help me. What makes you get motivated to go outside and get that run in?
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 26-06-2015 14:08
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Set up a blog, or gather some people to create an (in)formal "running network". You'll have people pushing you and vice versa since you're obligated to show up.
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| knockout |
Posted on 26-06-2015 14:25
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When I encounter those motivation problems I often asked other runner(s) to do a run together. If you have a set time to meet with them then normally it works well.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 27-06-2015 22:09
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Damn man.
After running quite a bit lately, mostly between 5 and 10 km, I thought I'd go for 15 km now.
I underestimated it a bit, also the warmth was a bit much.
Came home, absolutely dead, now my legs are just killing me.
Overdid it just a little
Also how does everyone drink during running? It's not that easy to take enough water with you because then you're stuck with two bottles, one in each hand |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 27-06-2015 22:24
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Ian Butler wrote:
Damn man.
After running quite a bit lately, mostly between 5 and 10 km, I thought I'd go for 15 km now.
I underestimated it a bit, also the warmth was a bit much.
Came home, absolutely dead, now my legs are just killing me.
Overdid it just a little
Also how does everyone drink during running? It's not that easy to take enough water with you because then you're stuck with two bottles, one in each hand
I generally don't drink at all, the slightest bit of water gives me a stitch.
Not sure how to take enough water with you though, maybe run along bike/running paths which have water taps on them so you can refill your bottle/take a drink, but I can see how that might not be available.
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| lakebeach |
Posted on 27-06-2015 22:31
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Ian Butler wrote:
Also how does everyone drink during running? It's not that easy to take enough water with you because then you're stuck with two bottles, one in each hand
I use a backpack on sessions over 20 km. It's especially designed for running and two liters of water can be filled inside it. There's even a hose, which stretches from the water bottle inside the backpack, so I can drink really comfortably.
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| knockout |
Posted on 27-06-2015 22:54
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I think that you don't need water in everything under one hour. Taking a water bottle with me would just annoy me.
Drink a bit before you go for your run and a bit more when you return and everything is good.
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