The Official Thread for Runners

[The_Douger]

Some of you guys have run that haven't you?

That's pretty pricey, but I guess you can make a family vacation out of it.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Some of you guys have run that haven't you?

That's pretty pricey, but I guess you can make a family vacation out of it.

As races go, it's pricey, but I thought it was worth it (the wife and I, with one daughter, ran it in 2011 and had a blast). The course is pancake flat except for a couple of overpasses and there were plenty of bands, dance groups, cheerleaders, etc. along the way to entertain and motivate. Strong recommend from me.

[The_Douger]

As races go, it's pricey, but I thought it was worth it (the wife and I, with one daughter, ran it in 2011 and had a blast). The course is pancake flat except for a couple of overpasses and there were plenty of bands, dance groups, cheerleaders, etc. along the way to entertain and motivate. Strong recommend from me.

I would like to do it someday. My kids are still little, so it will probably be in the future.

[happyone]

The ice storm last week finally stopped my string of consecutive days.

I did attempt to walk, but by the time I got to end of our street (.15 miles according to RunningMap.com) I had slipped 3 times, so I turned around and went home. Even the dog couldn't keep his footing.

[Eddie]

The ice storm last week finally stopped my string of consecutive days.

I did attempt to walk, but by the time I got to end of our street (.15 miles according to RunningMap.com) I had slipped 3 times, so I turned around and went home. Even the dog couldn't keep his footing.

Hey - you walked to the end of the street. You might have had your string of consecutive days of walking a certain distance stopped, but technically you DID walk.

[lambdacoug]

Well, I logged 23.3 miles in January at an average pace of 12:00/mile. Not bad for coming back from taking time off to prevent an injury. I start training for my half in June at the beginning of March and so I need to the miles up, I'm only at 6 miles/week now which means that I'll be about a mile and a half short of the weekly mileage of the higdon novice 1 half marathon training program if I stick to a 10% weekly increase. The important part though, is that I'm not experiencing any knee pain.

[Bo Diddley]

How does the treadmill translate into actual road running for everyone? With the extreme cold and all the snow on the side of the roads, I've been doing all my running inside. In the past I've stuggled to run as fast on a treadmill as I could out on the road for some reason.

I've got an intense mililtary course coming up that I'll have to be in shape for, so I've been doing a lot of running. Each week I turn up the speed just a little faster. Hopefully when I hit the roads it'll translate for me. The good thing is, the course is at Fort Rucker, Alabama, so I'll have more oxegen down there to breath.

[ERCougar]

How does the treadmill translate into actual road running for everyone? With the extreme cold and all the snow on the side of the roads, I've been doing all my running inside. In the past I've stuggled to run as fast on a treadmill as I could out on the road for some reason.

I've got an intense mililtary course coming up that I'll have to be in shape for, so I've been doing a lot of running. Each week I turn up the speed just a little faster. Hopefully when I hit the roads it'll translate for me. The good thing is, the course is at Fort Rucker, Alabama, so I'll have more oxegen down there to breath.

I think it depends on how well you ventilate. If you have a fan on you, treadmill is easier and you should put it at 1-2% grade. If you don't, it can be harder. at least that's my experience.

[Eddie]

I think it depends on how well you ventilate. If you have a fan on you, treadmill is easier and you should put it at 1-2% grade. If you don't, it can be harder. at least that's my experience.

I would echo this. I also tend to put it at about 1.5-2% incline. Having a fan helps, so does having a TV or something to keep your mind off of the wall in front of you.

I prefer running outside, but I like the consistency of a treadmill. And I like that you can fine tune your workout. I used to do a lot of 5 minutes at a set speed, bump it up one for 5 more, up again for 5 more, etc., and just see how high I could get it for how long.

[BigPiney]

Well, I logged 23.3 miles in January at an average pace of 12:00/mile. Not bad for coming back from taking time off to prevent an injury. I start training for my half in June at the beginning of March and so I need to the miles up, I'm only at 6 miles/week now which means that I'll be about a mile and a half short of the weekly mileage of the higdon novice 1 half marathon training program if I stick to a 10% weekly increase. The important part though, is that I'm not experiencing any knee pain.

Are you still doing the Socal Ragnar?

If so I'll see you there. I just started training in earnest this week. Having gone 5,4,7,and 4 so far. Plan on 5 tonight and 8 tomorrow. This is my base to build on.

[lambdacoug]

Are you still doing the Socal Ragnar?

If so I'll see you there. I just started training in earnest this week. Having gone 5,4,7,and 4 so far. Plan on 5 tonight and 8 tomorrow. This is my base to build on.

Yup, I bought my plane ticket last week. By mid-April I could up to 17 miles/week if I manage a 10% increase each week. I've got the second shortest leg and I'm sure I'll be the slowest. (With two former BYU distance runners on my team...)

[BigPiney]

Yup, I bought my plane ticket last week. By mid-April I could up to 17 miles/week if I manage a 10% increase each week. I've got the second shortest leg and I'm sure I'll be the slowest. (With two former BYU distance runners on my team...)

Awesome. Keep at it and stay healthy. Should be a lot of fun. Which runner are you? I think I am getting stuck with 2.

[lambdacoug]

Awesome. Keep at it and stay healthy. Should be a lot of fun. Which runner are you? I think I am getting stuck with 2.

I'm assigned leg 10. I really want to run a longer/tougher leg, but I figure I should roll with it and let the better runners take the tougher legs. There is always next year...

[BigPiney]

I'm assigned leg 10. I really want to run a longer/tougher leg, but I figure I should roll with it and let the better runners take the tougher legs. There is always next year...

After watching all of van 1 run last year, I realized there and no easy legs. Even some of the shorter ones have some nasty hills. That first leg of yours is a tough one, the last one has a tough downhill. Just run it hard and next year you can move up to something a bit more.

[lambdacoug]

After watching all of van 1 run last year, I realized there and no easy legs. Even some of the shorter ones have some nasty hills. That first leg of yours is a tough one, the last one has a tough downhill. Just run it hard and next year you can move up to something a bit more.

Yeah, but