OS Running Thread

[ASB37]

I try to go for a run anytime I dont have something scheduled during the day as far as physical activity goes. I usually work out or play basketball during the week, but I managed to go for a run on Monday. For me it's a great way to de-stress and clear my mind, while at the same time thinking of a bunch of stuff. That makes no sense but it's hard to explain.

I'm not particularly fast or elogant in running, but I have definitly built my stamina up. I think that considering how much most people hate cardio or jogging the fact that I can run a few miles without dying is pretty good. I usually just jog around my town for a few miles and finish it off with a big sprint up this steep hill that leads to my house. It's a killer way to finish off a run.

As for shoes, I use pretty crappy New Balance's that a few years old.

[raidersbball20]

I just got some running shoes at a store and they checked my arch and my walk to make sure I got a perfect fit and I got some new Nike's they are awesome

Right now my mile is at 5:00, my 800 is at 2:10, my 2 mile is at 10:56, and my 5k is at 18:23

[ProjectRipCity]

I run with Brandon Roy 7's...Screw those running shoes!

[Pink Mist]

Yeah, I try to run between 15-20k three times a week, but being exam season I haven't gone for about a week. I run around a 1:30-1:35 half marathon, so a just over six minute kilometre.

I too, run in Asics.

Also, cross training is a very useful training methods. Doing things like swimming and biking are very benifical.

[Kevin26385]

Just signed up for the Chicago Marathon through a charity!

[CreatineKasey]

I try to run once or twice per week. I only go around 2 miles total and take a 2 minute break in between to walk and settle my heart rate. I'm learning how important it is to improve my breathing and overall cardiovascular health. It's a welcomed balance to weight lifting.

[Kevin26385]

Thought I would get this thread going again since I am sure we will have some new runners with 2011 just starting!

I did the Marathon in October and this year I am going to skip it, mainly because it is difficult to train for a marathon, be at school, and have a job.

I just signed up for 3 half marathons (2 in May, 1 in June) And if things work out I will sign up for another half marathon in March, and a 10k in May. I am also hoping to find one half marathon in either July or August.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

I don't run in marathons or anything formal but I do run 3-5 times per week. It depends how I feel on given day but I run anywhere from 3-6 miles.

Other days I do interval training and will sprint for a minute, then jog for a minute, then sprint. I am trying to increase my time in intervals. Right now I can 15 good minutes of sprinting/jogging every other minute.

I think it's time I get new running shoes though. I've had a pair of Adidas running shoes (not sure of exact name) going on 2 years now. They are comfortbale but I feel like I'll get better perfomance out of a new pair.

Every 6 months in the Navy we do a physical readiness test (PRT) and we run 1.5 miles. The last one I did was in July and my time was 10:02. I'm trying to get it down to 9 minutes.