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  • MachoMyers
    Old School
    • Jul 2002
    • 7670

    #181
    Re: OS Running Thread

    I did my first marathon 6 years ago and ran a 3:35. So it is slow progress but I love it and couldn't imagine training for anything else. Keep with it and stay healthy!

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    • MachoMyers
      Old School
      • Jul 2002
      • 7670

      #182
      Re: OS Running Thread

      Originally posted by raidersbball20
      Just ran the Great River Ragnar Relay on Friday and Saturday. I ran on an ultra team with 5 other people and our mileage total was 198.5. I ran 32.6 miles over 6 runs in about 27 hours with an average pace of 7:15 per mile! It was an amazing time and anyone big into running should definitely check out and maybe try a Ragnar they are all over the country!
      That is a ton of mileage, good job.

      I'm on taper week and absolutely miserable. Last week at the cottage and I am dieting and running very little while everyone else is eating hearty, running, swimming, and drinking their faces off. I'm going into a candy/alcohol coma post race.

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      • NDAlum
        ND
        • Jun 2010
        • 11453

        #183
        Re: OS Running Thread

        Damn you guys are amazing runners!

        I am trying to get back into 5k shape and get registered here within a couple months for the cooler weather. 5k is the max distance I want to run as I play sports and really have no desire/need to run long distances.

        My goal is to get to break 20 minutes in a 5k. I'm 6-3 225 so I want to be in the Clydesdale group if possible! I can't compete against the guys who look like runners!
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        • Kevin26385
          EA Game Changer
          • May 2004
          • 5147

          #184
          Re: OS Running Thread

          Originally posted by raidersbball20
          Just ran the Great River Ragnar Relay on Friday and Saturday. I ran on an ultra team with 5 other people and our mileage total was 198.5. I ran 32.6 miles over 6 runs in about 27 hours with an average pace of 7:15 per mile! It was an amazing time and anyone big into running should definitely check out and maybe try a Ragnar they are all over the country!
          That sounds like an amazing experience. Congrats!

          This week I have 45 miles total with a half-marathon on Sunday. Not looking to PR, just looking to keep around my training pace.

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          • MachoMyers
            Old School
            • Jul 2002
            • 7670

            #185
            Re: OS Running Thread

            Best of luck Sunday Kev. Will be thinking of you when I hit 13.1 and curse...loudly!

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            • msuduo
              Pro
              • Sep 2011
              • 619

              #186
              Running? The only running I do is to the fridge during commercials...

              Thankfully, still young so being lazy doesn't effect me!

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              • DJ
                Hall Of Fame
                • Apr 2003
                • 17756

                #187
                Re: OS Running Thread

                Put in 15 miles last week, which was refreshing as that was the first week I've been able to run three days in a long time. My pace was around 9 minutes, which is fine with me. I'd like to get closer to 8 minutes, but to do that, I'd likely need to ...

                change my stride. Like my dad, I'm a bit of a shuffler, so I sacrifice speed as I don't have a long stride or long follow-through. I'm 6-2, so you'd think my stride would be longer, but when I've tried in the past, it didn't feel natural or comfortable.

                Any tips?
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                • VanCitySportsGuy
                  NYG_Meth
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 9351

                  #188
                  Re: OS Running Thread

                  I ran this past Saturday for the first time in about 6 weeks. I ran 6K and wanted to pass out on the ground right after, lol. I'm glad the weather is starting to cool off because I prefer to run outside. I feel so awkward running on the treadmill at the gym.

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                  • NDAlum
                    ND
                    • Jun 2010
                    • 11453

                    #189
                    Re: OS Running Thread

                    Originally posted by DJ
                    Put in 15 miles last week, which was refreshing as that was the first week I've been able to run three days in a long time. My pace was around 9 minutes, which is fine with me. I'd like to get closer to 8 minutes, but to do that, I'd likely need to ...

                    change my stride. Like my dad, I'm a bit of a shuffler, so I sacrifice speed as I don't have a long stride or long follow-through. I'm 6-2, so you'd think my stride would be longer, but when I've tried in the past, it didn't feel natural or comfortable.

                    Any tips?
                    That is crazy. As stated, I'm 6-3. My stride is freaking huge and really helps with speed. Once I'm able to stride out and get in the flow it feels great.
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                    • MachoMyers
                      Old School
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 7670

                      #190
                      Re: OS Running Thread

                      Originally posted by DJ
                      Put in 15 miles last week, which was refreshing as that was the first week I've been able to run three days in a long time. My pace was around 9 minutes, which is fine with me. I'd like to get closer to 8 minutes, but to do that, I'd likely need to ...

                      change my stride. Like my dad, I'm a bit of a shuffler, so I sacrifice speed as I don't have a long stride or long follow-through. I'm 6-2, so you'd think my stride would be longer, but when I've tried in the past, it didn't feel natural or comfortable.

                      Any tips?
                      Changing your stride may not totally be necessary. I have heard many times that a quick stride can be beneficial and be especially good for staying healthy plus you want to do what feels most natural. I've read studies about runners working on Chi Running techniques and the like for very little change in their overall conditioning. Biggest thing with running is the more miles you put in the better your output will be, just don't overdue it right away. :wink:

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                      • MachoMyers
                        Old School
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 7670

                        #191
                        Re: OS Running Thread

                        Ran a 2:53 PB today on a hot and windy day. Just missed the podium finishing 4th.

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                        • Kevin26385
                          EA Game Changer
                          • May 2004
                          • 5147

                          #192
                          Re: OS Running Thread

                          Originally posted by Xavier12
                          Ran a 2:53 PB today on a hot and windy day. Just missed the podium finishing 4th.
                          I was eagerly awaiting your post. Congrats man, that is awesome!!!

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                          • DJ
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Apr 2003
                            • 17756

                            #193
                            Re: OS Running Thread

                            Originally posted by Xavier12
                            Ran a 2:53 PB today on a hot and windy day. Just missed the podium finishing 4th.
                            Man, that is an amazing time! Congrats on finishing the race. I hope you celebrated properly afterwards.
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                            • MachoMyers
                              Old School
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 7670

                              #194
                              Re: OS Running Thread

                              Originally posted by DJ
                              Man, that is an amazing time! Congrats on finishing the race. I hope you celebrated properly afterwards.
                              Guinness and sloe gin has never tasted so good!

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                              • Kevin26385
                                EA Game Changer
                                • May 2004
                                • 5147

                                #195
                                Re: OS Running Thread

                                Peak week for me...total of 55 miles, including 12 this morning and 12 Friday morning. I conclude with a 20 mile run on Sunday morning.

                                Almost in the home stretch, 38 days away till Chicago!

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