Runner Thread (All About Running)

[CherryBomb01]

I've only just discovered this thread. There's lots of good tips here which I've found very interesting.

I never thought I'd say it but I love running. It not only helps my body but it clears the mind and does great things for ones mental well being too. I always feel fantastic when I'm done. I find my day doesn't feel complete if I haven't had a good running session.

If my treadmill died tomorrow, I'd invest in a new one right away.

 

[rox_yr_sox]

^ There's no way I would be able to motivate myself to run for any serious period of time on a treadmill. I have to run outside or I get bored. You must have greater will power than me.

 

[CherryBomb01]

^ There's no way I would be able to motivate myself to run for any serious period of time on a treadmill. I have to run outside or I get bored. You must have greater will power than me.

I felt a bit like that when I started on the treadmill too. I find listening to my ipod helps plus I like to let my mind wonder/daydream.... I end up thinking about anything from what I want to get shopping, to the grocery shopping list or what I'd buy if I won the lottery....lol. All sorts of stuff.
If none of that works, there is the option of putting the treadmill in front of the TV, if there is enough room.

 

[blackcoffee]

i always run outside, i can't run on a treadmill. today i ran in the rain, i felt like a little girl jumping in puddles i loved it!

 

[adorefaith]

fellow runners....how long does it take you guys to run 5k? what do you think is an 'average' time, or good time, if there is such a thing?

 

[winterlove]

I'm running about 3 times a week, but I feel like I have to do something besides just running, so I dance 2 - 3 times a week. I do feel a bit pressure on my knees, but nothing critical yet.
I don't think I could ever give up running, I just love it!!!

 

[indepwe]

I currently have a knee injury from a ski accident in Switzerland but after I am fully recovered I plan on running every Sunday morning. My father bought me some new Reebok EasyTone trainers so I thought what a better excuse to go out and test them. Wish me luck and hopefully not too long now till I can go out and run!

 

[blackcoffee]

fellow runners....how long does it take you guys to run 5k? what do you think is an 'average' time, or good time, if there is such a thing?

i'd say about half an hour, depends on how fast you run...

 

[adorefaith]

^cool, thanks blackcoffee... i was thinking the same.. right now i'm doing it in a bit under half an hour (running fairly slowly)

another qu.. do any of you have troubles with your hips when you run? if so, what do you do to help?

 

[CherryBomb01]

fellow runners....how long does it take you guys to run 5k? what do you think is an 'average' time, or good time, if there is such a thing?

I'd say under half an hour too. It takes me about 25-27 minutes to run 5 ***. I don't try to go super fast, just to keep a steady pace throughout.

As for hip soreness while running, I've never had that. Sometimes I might get a little stiffness in the groin/upper inner leg area but that's about it. It's possible it may be back related ??? I see a Chiroprator regularly due to other back issues....actually I've found since I've been running more, my back issues aren't as back as they used to be. Just a theory...

 

[Jenna-maria]

I currently have a knee injury from a ski accident in Switzerland but after I am fully recovered I plan on running every Sunday morning. My father bought me some new Reebok EasyTone trainers so I thought what a better excuse to go out and test them. Wish me luck and hopefully not too long now till I can go out and run!

are those trainers good?

 

[indepwe]

are those trainers good?

Well I haven't ran or walked in the properly yet because of my injury but when I do I will give you a full review. Just by trying them on though you can really feel the difference - more support around the ankle, comfy, the bottom of the shoe is more rounded meaning you have to use more muscles to balance meaning a full work out. I will let you know what its like to walk/run in the once I go out and do it!

 

[Annu]

^I have somekind of Reebok easytones for my work shoes and I'm not too impressed but i guess my shoes are also too big so that maybe reason. Still, I wouldn't buy that expensive trainers anymore..

I'd say under half an hour too. It takes me about 25-27 minutes to run 5 ***. I don't try to go super fast, just to keep a steady pace throughout.

That's great! I have a dream to run 5km in 30 minutes as my long time goal. I still have to practice! But being able to run thirty minutes would be amazing, I don't think I don't even want to run hours, I'm not that fan of running..

 

[Jenna-maria]

stannerslove Hope your injury gets better soon so you can test those shoes
I still love my asics running shoes, I think every running shoe I own have been asic...they just fit me so well.

 

[Hipkitten]

Any of my fellow runners get hip flexor pain? If so, how do you handle it? Keep running? Give it a break? Heat/ice?

 

[Belowen]

I'm running about 3 times a week, but I feel like I have to do something besides just running, so I dance 2 - 3 times a week. I do feel a bit pressure on my knees, but nothing critical yet.
I don't think I could ever give up running, I just love it!!!

If you're feeling pressure on your knees perhaps you could try swimming (low impact) instead of dancing?

 

[luisa]

i've been trying to run for about a year and i do good for a while till i get shin splints.
i already have very good shoes (bought in runnung store) and insoles...
i hate that!

 

[v1ki]

I go 3 times a week but I'll probably start going more now the weather has started to get warmer. I'm trying to make it to 5k as well at the moment.

 

[Annu]

^^I have had that too, light but painful, and I'm afraid of getting it again. I try to massage and stretch my legs and also not run everyday.

I found this little story about running tips from Harper's Bazaar UK April 2010. They seems to like running, I remember to read intervals last summer.

my camera.

 

[chocolatestain]

I hate shin splints too. I run about 5-6 miles, 3 times a week. I would run everyday but I don't think my knee would be able to take it.

I've also been getting pain at the front of my ankles, maybe 10 minutes into a run which I have to shake off. I have good shoes too... the acis gel kayano which i bought maybe three months ago.

Does this happen to anyone?