Saw the The Perfect Runner Friday night and as a runner (with shoes) I found it very interesting as I am sure everyone here will..
The Canadian Death Race certainly has my interest. So far I've only raced (road) marathons and more 'n more I've been intrigued by ultras. But I am in my early 40s and probably still a little young, maybe in 5 years or so..
Sorry, I was too busy posting about skiing for the last few months
The local ski resort (and my employer) has announced their race series for the Warm season:
2 "mud" races
Several bike races
A sprint tri
An aquathlon
And my annual favorite hill race.
I plan on competing in an additional sprint tri, an 'adventure' tri and some other 5-10k distances.
Been dealing with some knee stiffness, but worked all Winter (all year really) on core and hip/glute strength and flexibility.
The IT has been a concern but seems to be conditioned to a minimal annoyance.
Last Spring I injured myself thinking that I was ready to resume right where I left off in the Fall.
I'm focused on finding my base right now so I can better gauge when to increase distances and intensity.
Looking forward to reading (and maybe contributing ) to the thread again this Summer. _________________ "Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads."- Doc
This is my summer project. I haven't set a goal for myself yet. I've never run a marathon, so just finishing might suffice. I did the J-Chase last year in 3:02, but did not exactly train for it. I really never got above 8 miles in training, so I was on borrowed time for about 7 miles. Anyway, should be fun
10k this morning out the front door onto the local trails.
Training my dog to be a good trail run dog, which is coming along steadily.
Still leashed, which sucks for both of us.
First race in mid May is a Mud/Obstacle type race.
Anyone here into these "Mudders"?
I think they are an expensive way to guarantee an injury of some sort. _________________ "Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads."- Doc
Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 1723 Location: Between the Moutnains and the Plains
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:20 pm Post subject:
Bump...just signed up for the Deadwood Marathon on an old rails to trails trail. Has anyone run this race or biked the trail? _________________ Running for my life
Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 1566 Location: over the bars
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:26 am Post subject:
i have a running problem, running for my train. i don't know the distance, but w/ a brisket walking pace, it typically takes me ~15 minutes w/o very many stops at stoplights. sometimes, i have to run the entire distance to catch my train in the afternoon and am sometimes worked the next day from the sprint. today, i have some pretty meaty shin splints from yesterday's sprint. i carry a fairly full over the shoulder messenger-type bag that usually weighs more that i'd prefer (laptop with power cord, full water bottle, ~200 8.5x11 pages, coat, etc.). it's pretty challenging running with that bag. I am due for some new work/office shoes.
w/ most shoes, i wear podiatrist-created orthotics, though i'm questioning the whole orthotics-thing - well, at least i'm questioning the sanity of my dr or his application of sports medicine in relation to feet and orthotics. it's biz casual (west coast) for me at the office. the past few years, i run (when not sprinting for the train) in vibe 5 finger and have generally been a happy (short distance) runner for the first time in 2 decades.
i'm open to suggestions. shoe suggestions? technique suggestions? are there running flats that kinda look like biz casual shoes? i'm not too excited about leaving a pair of shoes in the office because sometimes i go to meetings w/o a trip to the office where i need 'em shoes.
@thornton: Very good casual looking shoes that can be run in are made by Vivo Barefoot. Look here. I have their aqua model for slow running in city to work or shopping.
As technique goes, I'm no expert, so I give just few advices. Always bend knees, short steps, try minimalize up and down movement.
i have a running problem, running for my train. i don't know the distance, but w/ a brisket walking pace, it typically takes me ~15 minutes w/o very many stops at stoplights. sometimes, i have to run the entire distance to catch my train in the afternoon and am sometimes worked the next day from the sprint. today, i have some pretty meaty shin splints from yesterday's sprint. i carry a fairly full over the shoulder messenger-type bag that usually weighs more that i'd prefer (laptop with power cord, full water bottle, ~200 8.5x11 pages, coat, etc.). it's pretty challenging running with that bag. I am due for some new work/office shoes.
w/ most shoes, i wear podiatrist-created orthotics, though i'm questioning the whole orthotics-thing - well, at least i'm questioning the sanity of my dr or his application of sports medicine in relation to feet and orthotics. it's biz casual (west coast) for me at the office. the past few years, i run (when not sprinting for the train) in vibe 5 finger and have generally been a happy (short distance) runner for the first time in 2 decades.
i'm open to suggestions. shoe suggestions? technique suggestions? are there running flats that kinda look like biz casual shoes? i'm not too excited about leaving a pair of shoes in the office because sometimes i go to meetings w/o a trip to the office where i need 'em shoes.
tia and cheers
Is there any way you can get an earlier start? Sprinting to the train sounds like a race I wouldn't want to lose.
Perhaps a backpack style bag would help as well. Running with an over the shoulder bag can't be good for those shins.
I can't help you with shoes, but the link in the above post is a good place to start.
Keep us updated, as I'm sure your issue is shared by many commuters. _________________ "Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads."- Doc
I know this is a running thread, but thorton's issue seems like it is best solved by a bike. A 15 minute brisk walk is probably about a mile. If it is flat, a beater one speed bike that can be locked up at the train station would be the ticket (as distinguished from a "single speed" which apparently have to be expensive). A longboard is another more stylish option, if you have the balance and joie de vire to carry it off.
Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 1566 Location: over the bars
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:57 am Post subject:
thanks for the suggestions. i had not heard of Vivo Barefoot, but i'll check them out.
i don't always end up having to sprint for the train, but it seems to happen about 1/8 of my commute days.
the train station is in oakland, ca. i haven't notice a bike rack that gets any use at the train station, unlike the davis train station which has 30+ bikes there every morning. i've commuted with my old commuter bike before. kinda a pita, but maybe worth trying again (i miss riding that stead every day).
i'm not feeling ready to buy a new bag, yet. but it's worth thinking about. i did plenty of sprinting with a school bag back in my more youthful daze.
While it is not cheap, these ride well and are legal on BART and most other trains during commute hours. Mine made many trips though the Oakland BART station, many years ago. Just pulled it out yesterday and cleaned it up.
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