OS Running Thread

[wrigleyville33]

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Quick question, what are you guys running in? I've been running in New Balance 993s, but now they have holes in them. I run 2 miles a couple times during the week, then run 3 miles once every weekend. Do you guys get fitted for new running shoes in local running stores? I'm thinking of Nike or Asics. Thanks in advance.

[mattsb84]

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I'm running in adidas boost 2.0s. Probably going to have to retire them soon since I've been running on them since April. Probably the best running shoes I've used. Good for my wide foot, although pinched a bit in the middle the first few runs, but it's fine now. Good for both long and short runs.

[Scott]

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I ordered some Nike Flyknit 4.0's. They'll be here on saturday. They got rated the #1 shoe by Runners World.


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[DJ]

Re: OS Running Thread

Quick question, what are you guys running in? I've been running in New Balance 993s, but now they have holes in them. I run 2 miles a couple times during the week, then run 3 miles once every weekend. Do you guys get fitted for new running shoes in local running stores? I'm thinking of Nike or Asics. Thanks in advance.

If you've never had it done, I'd suggest going to a local running store and having your gait checked out. They'll be able to match you with a shoe that's right for you.

[MachoMyers]

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A friend of mine swears by the Flyknits. I'm still rocking the Lunaracer.

[MachoMyers]

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Finished my 13th marathon with a time of 2:50. Same course as last year but two minutes slower. Starting temp was 71 degrees (at 4:30 am) and heated up from there.

Going to change up my training a bit for next time (drop a few lbs and add in more speed). Next is a half in April so speed time!

Here is me rocking the finish, excuse my **** eating grin.

[fishepa]

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Finished my 13th marathon with a time of 2:50. Same course as last year but two minutes slower. Starting temp was 71 degrees (at 4:30 am) and heated up from there.

Going to change up my training a bit for next time (drop a few lbs and add in more speed). Next is a half in April so speed time!

Here is me rocking the finish, excuse my **** eating grin.

That's awesome, congrats!!

[ChaseB]

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Finished my 13th marathon with a time of 2:50. Same course as last year but two minutes slower. Starting temp was 71 degrees (at 4:30 am) and heated up from there.

Going to change up my training a bit for next time (drop a few lbs and add in more speed). Next is a half in April so speed time!

Here is me rocking the finish, excuse my **** eating grin.

Bravo sir!

As someone who sticks to half marathons and more adventure races I'm always impressed by those who stick it out and grind out marathons.

[DJ]

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Finished my 13th marathon with a time of 2:50. Same course as last year but two minutes slower. Starting temp was 71 degrees (at 4:30 am) and heated up from there.

Going to change up my training a bit for next time (drop a few lbs and add in more speed). Next is a half in April so speed time!

Here is me rocking the finish, excuse my **** eating grin.

That's damn impressive, man! I'm gearing up for a half-marathon in the spring. It'll be my longest race to-date.

Congrats again, you rock!

[MachoMyers]

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The missus also ran it, pulling in a 3:22 time. Pretty good for having our first child 8 months ago.

[fishepa]

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The missus also ran it, pulling in a 3:22 time. Pretty good for having our first child 8 months ago.

Whats even more impressive is being able to do all that running and training with an 8 month old!!

[DJ]

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Thanks for the inspiration, Macho. Got in 8 miles today; snow was falling throughout the run (not sticking to the ground yet) which was actually a lot of fun to run in.

Finished in 1:15.30. Wound up running close to 25 miles this week and also logged 16 on my bike.

Next week is week three of adding an extra mile to my long runs, so I'll be aiming for 9 miles. It'll be interesting when I drop down to 7 in two weeks to see how my times compare.

[DJ]

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Just got back from my 9-mile run. It was a bit of a challenge, but that's due to me riding 25 miles on my bike the day before (the weather was outstanding this weekend).

Still, was able to finish in 1:24.22. Didn't get as many total miles as last week, but that's due to me doing a couple of shorter runs. I believe I finished the week at 21 miles.

Next week I'll drop my long run back down to 6 miles. I'm really curious to see how much time I can shave off my previous PR.

[Scott]

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Just got back from my 9-mile run. It was a bit of a challenge, but that's due to me riding 25 miles on my bike the day before (the weather was outstanding this weekend).

Still, was able to finish in 1:24.22. Didn't get as many total miles as last week, but that's due to me doing a couple of shorter runs. I believe I finished the week at 21 miles.

Next week I'll drop my long run back down to 6 miles. I'm really curious to see how much time I can shave off my previous PR.

Damn that's great...I only did 4 miles yesterday and it took me 49:01...

[DJ]

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Damn that's great...I only did 4 miles yesterday and it took me 49:01...

Thanks, Scott! I run at a comfortable to just above comfortable pace most of the time. I have long legs and could likely go faster, but I found that gait with longer strides doesn't work well for me. So, I'm more of a shuffler (I've read that a lot of people over 6 feet tend to run this way) and it works for me.

4 miles is nothing to scoff at! Both your time and distance (if you choose to run longer and there's nothing that says you have to. I can honestly say I have zero intentions of ever running more than a half-marathon and even then, I'm content with 3-6 mile runs for a majority of my training) will improve the longer you stay on a consistent schedule.

I've seen your posts in the Fitness Challenge thread so I know you are putting the work in. At the end of the day that's really all that matters is that we're out there exercising instead of sitting on the sofa.