I'm trying to stay motivated with working bout and these are the stories that keep me motivated.
I’ll start. I started long distance (6+ mile runs) inconsistently when I was 21. It became consistent when I was 28. I ran 30 miles for my 30th birthday. I am 31 and looking forward to many more runs.
I love reading peoples answers to these types of questions. 😊
Anyone know of good running spots that are accessible most days / times?
I’m trying to do some half marathon training and would like a spot that is relatively flat, has some sort of circuit shape to it, and if possible, has a softer running surface than normal asphalt.
Thanks!
In the next year or two I want to get a dog to take with me on runs. I love dogs, but I also want a dog for safety (not safe to run alone as a woman).
What are intimidating looking breeds (guard doggish) that can hold up to running long distances with me even in the cold? I’d love to get a sighthound (like a whippet or borzoi) but they aren’t as intimidating as other dogs.
I am currently looking into Rudy Project with regards to purchasing a new pair of sunglasses I could use for long distance running because there is a sale going on.
For those of you who have used their sunglasses before, do you have any recommendations?
I am currently considering Rydon, Fotonyk, Deltabeat, Propulse and Keyblade. Leaning more towards the Rydon atm
I once heard a phrase about running up or down a hill but can't remember what the phrase is. I'm pretty sure it goes something along the lines of "If you take ____ you have 5 [units] running before it kills you, 10 [units] walking before it kills you, or 15 [units] standing still before it kills you." As this is my first time posting to this subreddit, I'm not sure if it fits this sub. But, if anyone knows that expression I would greatly appreciate hearing what it is again. It's been killing me not being able to remember it or find it anywhere.
I’ve been doing a lot of long distance running for about a year or so (Maxing out with a 21.2 Mile run back in September) and I’m planning on entering my first marathon on April 23rd, but it’s a trail run at a high altitude. Most of my long distance runs have been in urban areas, side walks, streets and such. I’ve heard from many people that I trust that trail running is so much harder than running on side walks or even dirt roads like I’m used to, and the altitude is of course going to be a big factor.
What tips do you have for training on trail runs? I’ve done stretched through hills and deserts, but obviously this is going to be a completely different animal. What advice can you give me for long distance trail running, and how can I prepare myself for the combo of the trail & the altitude? What would y’all recommend I do to get ready for race day?
Getting a new dog next year and I’d like to go running (2-10 miles) with it and hiking as well. Preferably dogs that don’t shed a lot, are good in apartments, and medium-sized once it reaches adulthood. Large dog suggestions are okay for me to look into.
I absolutely love the Cliftons, but I have been unable to get over a solid 300 miles (~480 km) in each pair. I'm looking for something that's mid weight, but still feels comfortable on 9+ mile (15km) runs.
- looking to get over 300 miles (~480 km) in each pair
- ideally less than 10 ounces
- pretty sure I heel strike and pronate (if this matters)
Thanks everyone
A lot of the suggestions I see for fuel during marathons seem to be geared towards people who are in a race. I just want to cover this distance for the first time on my own, running it at my current easy/endurance pace.
I'm used to running halfs without drinking or eating along the way. I know that doubling the distance won't be as easy and will require some additional carbs and whatnot. (At the same time, do I really need to bring 3L of water with me or eat 50 grams of carbs an hour?
I'm just going to be running this without pushing myself too hard. My only goal is to not stop. If I can complete it under four hours then that would be pretty nice, but I'm really just looking to find out what it's like to run this distance and not bonk in the process.
I'll be running this in 0°C weather. What quantities of food and water would you typically bring for a run like this?
So I'm off to see the family across the state for Halloween and I need to go up and then down some very big and loooooong mountain passes and one of which has a downhill slope of nearly 5 miles long. This is the first time doing this with my new 21 Hybrid Limited after years of my bachelorhood 08 Civic coupe
Because the downhill section is so long, should I ride the brakes softly the entire way or should I let the engine drag/electric motors slow the RAV4 down and tap the brakes once in awhile? You can easily reach over 90mph due to the slope and length of this mountain pass, so not slowing down is NOT a safe option
So that begs the question, which method charges my battery more? Coasting my RAV4 hybrid with no bakes and allowing the wheels to spin faster and thus charge more? Or does hitting the brakes actually make the motors generate more electricity to a certain point that the DISC rotors are being used on the wheels?
My new Hybrid has no "lower gears" for engine braking so I dunno what I should do to keep from damaging the brakes. Also, my hybrid battery will be fully charged as the downhill section is 70mph the entire length, so then what happens?
I’m currently 5’5 and 180 pounds and I run long distance. I would like to lose weight to better my health and also I feel it would improve my athletic performance especially in running.
Whenever I ask fellow runners how to lose weight i’m always told “muscle weighs more than fat” so I try to avoid scale numbers, but i’m not sure how to track/gauge my weight loss, advice please :) . And also any tips on nutrition and physical things I can do to help promote weight loss as well?
Hi
Here's my workout routine for leg section in the past:
5 sets x 8reps Squat
5sets x 8 reps deadlift
5sets x 10 reps leg extention
5sets x 10 hamstring curl
6 sets x 10 leg abduction and aduction
I know the volume could be too much like Steven suggested
so I decided to cut back some of my exercise to this:
5 sets x 8reps Squat
3sets x 8 reps deadlift
3sets x 10 reps leg extention
3sets x 10reps hamstring curl
6 sets x 10 leg abduction and aduction
I also do some HIIT every other day and 1 one long distance running section( around 13to 21k) every week, should I be doing lesser than that if I incorporate those cardio training?
Hi, i think we can all agree the large maps are frustrating to traverse, especially when you cannot always get access to a vehicle which does happen frequently. You know the drill, you run for 5 mins or more through open space, only to get killed from some distant player with a sniper rifle or run down by a vehicle. This makes you feel like you are wasting your time.
I think it would be good to have a way to place Forward Operating Bases, whether it be by a specialist, like Anghe'ls restock call in also acting as a team spawn point, or squad leaders being able to place FOBs.
In order to avoid abuse of this by placing near objectives and just leting the whole team spawn and keep attacking, there should be a minimum distance they can be placed from objectives.
There should also be limited FOBs available to place and they should not be visible to the enemy on the map unles they find and mark them.
Hell let loose uses this mechanic and it works well.
I think the idea could work, and there may be other ways to add to it even more such as the ability to build rudimentary cover around it also (like BFvs system)
Thoughts?
