Runners??

chris

chris

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No, not 4-runners! Do any of you guys/gals do any running?

I had always wanted to do the whole marathon thing, but never was able to get past about 30 seconds without hyper ventilating. Now that I'm 100 lbs lighter I decided to hop on a treadmill and what do you know, I can actually run and not pass out. Anyways, I've been doing it for a several days now and I can do a mile. Something I've never been able to do.

Just wanted to reach out to the 4x4 community and see if anyone else enjoyed running? That and I'm bored a shit at work and the pr0n sites are blocked.
 
I've done a few 5Ks... it's been a couple of years and I probably won't be doing any this year. :lol: I don't, personally, think I'd really want to do a marathon, but that's me... doesn't seem like a lot of fun to run for 4 hours or whatever. Kinda makes me think about that bit from Eastbound and Down...



:lol:

Anyway, 5Ks are fun, easy to train for and the adrenaline rush of starting off the line with a bunch of people is cool. Plus, you're done in 30 minutes or so and it's usually for a good cause... and you get a t-shirt you can wear to change the oil or paint something. You can also find lots of them in the spring so there are plenty of chances to find one or even two. If you branch out, there's the chance to do some weekend traveling, too, and run in Raleigh, Wilmington, or Savannah for example. Then there are more specialized races, like the RunAmuck... and this coming weekend's Krispy Kreme Challenge here in Raleigh. ;)
 
A 5k is more my style. The whole thought of doing this is just for fun. (Of course, that's what I said when I started wheeling too. ) Right now I'm finding it fascinating that I can even do a mile. If that level of excitement continues, then I'll likely keep with this. Otherwise, it'll just be one of those short-lived try it out style hobbies. heheh

I hit the park on Saturday for a jog in the warm air. Turns out, it wasn't that warm afterall. About 5 minutes into the run my nostrils started closing up. Snot was pouring and then proceeded to burn like crazy. Breathing through my mouth makes me winded as I seem to breath too rapidly. I still did my mile though. :p After that experience I decided I'd try something more disciplined than just getting out there and running. Gonna try an actual beginners program.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-520--9397-0,00.html

Did you ever experience the whole snotty nose, sinuses blowing up thing? I'm thinking I have some form of exercise induced asthma or rhinitis or something.
 
If it ain't fun, I definitely wouldn't do it. ;)

Try wearing a balaclava or something to help temper the air you breathe... definitely easier on your sinuses and lungs than the cold-cold air... and if you do get hot, you can always take it off and stick it in a pocket. I always end up with a runny nose, even after just walking in the cold... plus I have pregnancy rhinitis right now. :lol:

Those beginner's calendars are good help at first, definitely... some motivation and a schedule always help.
 
I used to run quite a bit to stay limber and maintain good cardio, I could knock out 5-6 miles no problem at an 8.5 minute pace (best mile time ever was 6:04)...and I didn't think that was too bad for a 300lb'er. Then I stopped playing football, and I stopped pretty much all physical activity for two years, I dunno if I got lazy or burnt out or what, but I do know I got fat, lost most of my muscularity and just ended up being unpleased with myself. I didn't actually gain much weight, Just got sloppy, I played at 325 and I was 331 at my high. The breaking point was I noticed I started to get winded, my pecs were turning to man boobs and my clothes were getting tighter. Anyway, I say all that because I got back in the gym about two months ago, to focus on overall health, because there's no reason to need to squat 750lbs or bench 505lbs anymore, and I've implemented running into my workout. I was plain embarrassed the first time I tried to run a mile, took me 13:10, you can damn near walk it in that amount of time, but now two months has passed, I've lost 12 lbs (I need to get my diet under control) and I've gotten down to an 8.5 minute mile again. My overall goal is to break into a 5 minute mile, because I've gotten close, but never in the 5's...and I'd like to get down to about 240lbs (goal for the time being)...and when I hit it, I'd like to do a 5k. For so long, running was something that was used as a punishment or something you didn't look forward to after a long hard practice...and I had to get over those mental hurdles.



And then I found 5 dollars.
 
trailhugger said:
If it ain't fun, I definitely wouldn't do it. ;)

Try wearing a balaclava or something to help temper the air you breathe... definitely easier on your sinuses and lungs than the cold-cold air... and if you do get hot, you can always take it off and stick it in a pocket. I always end up with a runny nose, even after just walking in the cold... plus I have pregnancy rhinitis right now. :lol:

Those beginner's calendars are good help at first, definitely... some motivation and a schedule always help.
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I've got one of those neck tube things that you slide over your nose. I'll give that a try. I don't mind the snot so much, but the sinuses closing up and burning sucks.

UTfball68 said:
I used to run quite a bit to stay limber and maintain good cardio, I could knock out 5-6 miles no problem at an 8.5 minute pace (best mile time ever was 6:04)...and I didn't think that was too bad for a 300lb'er. Then I stopped playing football, and I stopped pretty much all physical activity for two years, I dunno if I got lazy or burnt out or what, but I do know I got fat, lost most of my muscularity and just ended up being unpleased with myself. I didn't actually gain much weight, Just got sloppy, I played at 325 and I was 331 at my high. The breaking point was I noticed I started to get winded, my pecs were turning to man boobs and my clothes were getting tighter. Anyway, I say all that because I got back in the gym about two months ago, to focus on overall health, because there's no reason to need to squat 750lbs or bench 505lbs anymore, and I've implemented running into my workout. I was plain embarrassed the first time I tried to run a mile, took me 13:10, you can damn near walk it in that amount of time, but now two months has passed, I've lost 12 lbs (I need to get my diet under control) and I've gotten down to an 8.5 minute mile again. My overall goal is to break into a 5 minute mile, because I've gotten close, but never in the 5's...and I'd like to get down to about 240lbs (goal for the time being)...and when I hit it, I'd like to do a 5k. For so long, running was something that was used as a punishment or something you didn't look forward to after a long hard practice...and I had to get over those mental hurdles.



And then I found 5 dollars.
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I once found 10 dollars as a kid. I stepped on it so the guy in front of me didn't notice he dropped it.


I used to be 330 lbs of pure fat. I had at least a b-cup pushing a c-cup moobs. I feel your pain. Now I've just got little pudgy flaps of skin with nipples attached. :lol: I tried to exercise, but it was never fun. It always sucked! It's different now though. Now it doesn't hurt. It actually feels pretty good and I want to do it. I've been feeling this way for months, but was reluctant to pay the price for a gym. I'd go outside and do a few things, or do pull-ups in the doorways. Just doing something felt good, but nothing was consistent. Lack of motivation I guess. So, I bit the bullet and joined the Y last week. Seems to be the cheapest place around and it's got me in the "routine" mood.

I have no clue how long it takes me to run a mile. Probably 15 minutes I bet. lol When I'm on the treadmill I have the speed set to 5.5, whatever that means.

I found a 10 week program that I like better. I'm going to start doing it instead of the 8 week. What sort of routine are you doing and how did you work yourself up to the 8.5 min mile?



This is pure sexiness right here:
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5.5 means you are at a 10.9 minute mile. My neighbors are into running alot and they convinced to do a resolution run 5k on Jan 1st of this year. I was actually impress I finished 7th for my age group of 35-40 and I completed it in 32.10 minutes. Not to bad for someone who did absolutly no training or running before hand.
 
I used to run track in Jr High and took weight lifting in HS. We had to test every 9wks. Had to improve time on the mile run and increase the amount of weight lifted. Every other day we were outside running. My last tested time on the mile was 4.35min
Have never been able to achieve it since:rolleyes:

When running, try not to keep mouth so wide open. The more you run, the more your lungs will expand/ open up and the less you will have to gulp huge amounts of air in. When you stop running the tendency is to stand still and bend over. Instead, stand straight up and lock fingers behind your head and walk till you can breathe normally again.

I've tried starting back up. It's easier if you have someone that will run with you. You tend to push the limit.

Keep it up.....may have to start a NC4x4 track meet.:lol:
 
i start 5k training next month. my goal is to get into mud runs like the marine mud run and the rugged maniac stuff.
 
My wife/ co -driver Lisa is a runner. She gets about 25-30 miles a week in and is training for a marathon. She's pretty much a bad@ss.

Myself, I am dropping some pounds by running again too. I have run a few 5k's and end up around the 28-30 minute mark. I am currently training for a 25-26 minute finish time at my next race (which is after the March ECORS race). At 255 pounds, I'm not built for long distance runs, but 5-10k's aren't too bad.

Running clears my mind but gets me focused. I really enjoy it.
 
A easy feel good tip for us older out of shape guys who try to get back in shape is to watch your sodium intake. I shoot for about 2000mg a day but some who are heart healthier 2500mg wouldn't be hard. Feb. is a nationally famous month(the other reason) it's national HEART MONTH! Before you say I don't use salt track your sodium for a few days even bread, drinks and such you will be surprised. It's a good way to loose unhealthy fluid which causes inflamation of the heart and you will see a loss in the boobs instantly!
 
Cris, I'm trying really hard to lose a few pounds! I commend you on what you have accomplished!
 
There's going to be a Marine Mud Run in Pinnacle, N C this coming June. I've been asked by the land owner to be the food vendor. I'll let you know more info when I get back and nail the facts if any body is interested in attending.
 
I started running regularly at age 24 (now 37) I think it was, and generally would run 3-7 miles, 3-4 days per week. I never ran farther than 7 miles. I injured my knee on my dirt bike when I was about 27 I think it was, and had to stop running for a couple of months. I then started back again but my knee was never the same. I would limp for 1-2 days after running. I finally had surgery when I was 31 I believe it was and waited about 1.5 years before starting up running again. The knee still can't take much pounding, so I only run on the grass or dirt, and only run once a week at the most. I bike and walk/hike the other days I want cardio. I am much slower now than I use to be. In my late 20's I could run a 5k in 21 minutes even, but that was my flat out fastest time. I backed it up a few times, but could never get any faster. I never ran for time of 1 mile, and now I wish I had done that back then.
 
my running story

so... last fall I got the bright idea to try running.

8 weeks, 3 times a week. I started really short distances using a run/walk combo. Run x minutes, take 1 minute walk break, repeat. x increased gradually. I was feeling pretty good. The 8th week, on my last run/walk, I covered 3.5 miles in just under 35 minutes. The next day, the knee pain kicked in. That was the end of my running. :confused:

I really thought taking it super slow and building over time would prevent problems. All I can figure is that the damage was adding up slowly until I hit some threshold. After limping around for a week or so, I was happy to be just walking again without pain. I may try running again after losing weight some other way. Like MTBiking. Eating less? That's just crazy talk. :lol:

I should say, I did run regularly when I was in college. I could cover 4.5 miles in 30 minutes then. But that was over 20 years and 50 lbs ago.
 
the only times i have run since pe class my freshman year of hs have been when i was under 21 and the cops would show up at parties, and when i see the occasional snake. now that im 21 i have no desire to move any faster than a brisk walk on occasion.
 
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