I've been running since 2007, and since then I've run three half marathons and several 10 milers/10k/5ks and what have you. Over the years my speed and abilities have increased, but boredom has set in and my motivation is lacking, especially when it comes to long distance running. I think I want to transition to doing short distances and speedwork, but I'm not sure what I should focus on.
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posted by cristinacristinacristina
on May 9, 2013 -
8 answers
Hello.
I am signed up to run the Manchester 10 k on 26 May. I have never run any kind of race in my life before, and am REALLY „not sporty“ though I am used to hiking/cycling.
I have not, to put it mildly, trained as much as I should. By now I can jog for 2.5 – 3 km in half an hour, and have mostly „trained“ on the treadmill rather than outdoors (I strained a muscle running outdoors and feel like it’s my muscles and joints that are most struggling with the running rather than anything „cardio“ related as such. So my actual question: is it still possible to get myself into a condition where I can get round the route without walking it and without injuring myself (too badly) in the remaining time?
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posted by runincircles
on Apr 25, 2013 -
15 answers
0 to hero - need help to run a 12+ mile fire/ice-water/barb-wire/mud obstacle course in only 39 days!
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posted by farmersckn
on Aug 20, 2012 -
6 answers
Am I going to badly regret running a half-marathon this weekend with minimal training?
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posted by Pomo
on May 2, 2012 -
17 answers
My dog is very active. I like to jog long distances. When we run on the lead he pulls and gets distracted by wildlife. Is there a better lead solution? Personal electric fence? How can I get him to run by my side? Must he be condemned to a mostly sedentary lifestyle? He is a Pointer.
posted by zaebiz
on Dec 8, 2011 -
15 answers
Okay, so when I turned 40 last year I wasn't super-psyched about the direction my body was going. I started exercising a bit, and this year decided to set a goal. I decided to do this stupid "
Warrior Dash" thing. Possibly because it looked more fun than a standard race, possibly because I'm an idiot.
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posted by lumpenprole
on May 23, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm looking for a beginner running program that's geared to someone with good initial fitness and isn't quite as beginner as Couch-to-5k. Any recommendations of a good program or any experiences you have to share?
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posted by The Michael The
on Jan 26, 2011 -
12 answers
My friend and I are in the middle of C25K and want to go all the way to a half-marathon. She would like to get to a full marathon. We are getting conflicting advice on how to do this. Do you have any ideas?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Dec 27, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm new to running, but am already very fit and active (cardio workouts 5-7 times a week.) New runners are warned to take it slowly and not push themselves, but how does this apply to someone who's not coming off a couch towards a goal of 5k?
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posted by palegirl
on Dec 15, 2010 -
28 answers
I'm training for a marathon that is taking place in just over 5 weeks. I haven't been able to run for 2 weeks due to illness and injuries. I took a week off to nurse some hip bursitis and then I came down with a flu like bug. The longest training run I've done so far has been 14 miles, and that was two weeks ago. This weekend, I am supposed to do 18 miles. To you runners out there - what do you think the best way is for me to get back on track and finish the race successfully over the next 5 weeks? My pace is around 11 minutes/mile.
posted by emily37
on Sep 10, 2010 -
9 answers
I've got a problem fitting in working, exercising and sleeping. Some activities are in the evening, and I eat after, then I can't sleep.
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posted by Not Supplied
on Jul 8, 2010 -
9 answers
What workout supplements do you have experience with and have worked for you? Looking for strength/endurance supplements.
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posted by ShootTheMoon
on May 5, 2010 -
9 answers
Light smoking, nicotine gum, and marathon training: I smoke 3 cigarettes a day, and am very set in this habit so it's hard to cut back. I'm training for a marathon that is soon. I want to use nicotine gum to cut back on my cigarette smoking ahead of the race. Is it okay to combine the gum + cigarettes at very low doses? What else should I know?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2010 -
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I have one month to train for a relay race. This is my first race ever, and I'm completely new to the idea of training for an event. I run regularly, but never fast or far. Help me get ready.
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Apr 4, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a marathon training program that focuses primarily on intervals.
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posted by chrchr
on Mar 7, 2010 -
8 answers
I play group sports and do strength training almost every weekday, should I still keep this up when I start my half marathon training?
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posted by spacesbetween
on Oct 30, 2009 -
16 answers
runningfilter: I just found an extra week in my marathon training schedule (because I started a week early)-- help me decide how best to use it.
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posted by activitystory
on Aug 12, 2009 -
7 answers
I know you are not my doctors and we will be visiting Dr M. The Doctor Who Runs, but in the meantime, any suggestions/experience would be most welcome.
Mr LyzzyBee wanted to start a running programme with me. As he was doing 3 mile walks once or twice a day for a total of 3 or 4 a week, and an hour on a Sunday on the cross-trainer/rower/bike combo, we started a bit more than a "couch to 5k"
We did the below training. He complained of running out of steam on the Sunday, and today he got shin pains. On the OUTSIDE not the inside of the shin bone, and he got a little lump by each shin bone (yuck) as he ran. Stopped as soon as (I noticed) he was in pain.
Running quite slowly, we're averaging 4.9-5 mph. I have a feeling I've pushed him too hard. What do you guys and gals think?
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posted by LyzzyBee
on Apr 2, 2009 -
6 answers
What do I need to know/buy/wear to run longer and longer distances?
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posted by yeti
on Mar 23, 2009 -
17 answers
Marathon training filter: How long has it taken you to recover from the symptoms of overuse and get back to your training plan?
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posted by activitystory
on Aug 20, 2008 -
3 answers
Should I seek additional physical therapy for my mysteriously injured knee, and how can I continue to work out in spite of it?
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posted by Who_Am_I
on May 22, 2008 -
5 answers
Can someone recommend a good beginner's marathon training group in San Francisco?
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posted by whir
on Feb 3, 2008 -
7 answers
What is the best training plan to improve my performance in a 300 meter and 1.5 mile run in 6 weeks?
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posted by metawabbit
on Nov 6, 2007 -
7 answers
My first marathon is five weeks away and the training is taking its toll on my body. The last thing I want is to have to give up this late in the game because of an injury. What's my best plan of attack?
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posted by jetskiaccidents
on Sep 1, 2007 -
19 answers
I just bought my first ever pair of running shoes. I want to run a half marathon. How soon can I do it and how should I train for it?
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posted by sveskemus
on Feb 21, 2007 -
17 answers
With a large amount of time per day (say capped at 4 or 5 hours), what improvement could you expect to see over 6 months in running 800/1500m, starting with somewhere between a 4:45 & 5 minute mile? What would the workouts look like?
posted by devilsbrigade
on Dec 1, 2006 -
4 answers
I’m not a runner, but I want to run a 5K once, for my 40th birthday, in 2 months. I need to train, but I don’t
like running, and want to do as little of it as possible.
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posted by Failure31
on Aug 12, 2006 -
26 answers
I need a good reason why my friend, who is in training for a half marathon, should be doing some of his training runs outdoors.
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posted by ohio
on Feb 16, 2006 -
15 answers
I am running in my first half marathon in 3 and a half weeks time, and in my tradition of leaving things to the last minute, I didn't start serious training until last week. Any advice to make the whole thing go smoothly? [more inside]
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posted by chill
on Apr 6, 2004 -
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