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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: KSUTOMMY on January 10, 2011, 06:44:42 AM
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I have a question... I'm thinking about attempting a marathon in November. When I was in the army, I ran like a jackrabbit, buuut, since then EMAW has happened, KSU drinkfest, married, kids yadda yadda yadda. But, now I'm just passed the waking up all the time at night and I am feeling rested on a regular basis. So I think I'm ready. What's a good prep time for a person line me? Nonsmoker, nondrinker (for the most part) but I'm 6'7" 270 lb... so I'm a pretty big dude. I think at maximum right now I could run a 10K, but prolly no more. I've read some stuff on the interwebs, but I wanted some "real" opinions from you all. FWIW, it's the San Antonio rock 'n' roll marathon and there's music playing the entire time you are running by various live bands along the way.
Anyway, let's hear it... tia
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holy eff, you're tall as crap.
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6'7" 270 lb
holy crap, you should play for the KSU Cats!
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your weight is an issue, i would be worried about is the pounding your knees are going to deal with while training to get up to 26.2
get the weight down and begin your cardio.
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Here's an interesting read as far as training goes.
http://www.menshealth.com/run/why-youre-running-all-wrong.php
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Yeah I would try for two Novembers from now. Not saying you can't do it, but I don't think it would be to enjoyable.
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6'7" 270 lb
holy crap, you should play for the KSU Cats!
DAMN, SON
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Running just seems dumb.
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Running just seems dumb.
agreed
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Running just seems dumb.
You're either fat or one of those pricks who fingered my homecoming date cause you were on the football team. :curse:
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the real question is, who's the tallest between ksutommy, pclams and sys and can we get all three to meet up at whatever the faloon is called now so that we can get a "tall off".
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Running just seems dumb.
agreed
It gets the ole heart rate up pretty good
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Running just seems dumb.
says the yoga guy :jerk:
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6'7" 270 lb
holy crap, you should play for the KSU Cats!
Somewhere RP just creamed himself thinking about a 6'7 270 lb LT that could run a 10k playing for the cats
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Tommy at the least you need 12 weeks to prep for a marathon. The best way to start is to spend 2 weeks running about 25 minutes probably 4 to 5 times a week. Every 2 weeks bump your time up by 10 minutes. Don't worry about how far you go just run the amount of time required. As you get further along you will add a long run 1 day a week. Usually a 2 hour run. Never run an entire 26.2 miles while training. 20 miles should really be your max when training for a marathon.
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I ran a marathon once. Was not worth it. Would not do again.
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I ran two miles once. Agree with felix rex, not worth it.
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I ran two miles once. Agree with felix rex, not worth it.
a ran a 200 once at a jv highschool track meet just to see how i would do. felt really sick and tired for a good ten minutes after. a marathon would be way, way worse than that. i also don't recommend.
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lot of fat lazy losers in this thread!
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You are way too heavy to put your joints through that dude. Don't do it
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Guys if Oprah can run/walk and marathon anyone can. Stop telling him he is too heavy.
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Have you considered something more low impact? Maybe step aerobics? You could just put the video on a loop and do it for like 8 hours. Then, sandpaper your nipples and you'll pretty much have that marathon experience you're after.
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I can't run b/c it jacks up my back. You should try that excuse & Cycle instead.
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Guys if Oprah can run/walk and marathon anyone can. Stop telling him he is too heavy.
what's your point? oprah also has her own production company and like a hundred billion dollars. i suppose ksutommy should be able to do that as well?
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your weight is an issue, i would be worried about is the pounding your knees are going to deal with while training to get up to 26.2
get the weight down and begin your cardio.
This, christ your knees are going to take a beating. I'm with 'clams. worry about getting down to like 230 or so for someone 6'7" first, take some of the pressure off your joints.
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Guys if Oprah can run/walk and marathon anyone can. Stop telling him he is too heavy.
what's your point? oprah also has her own production company and like a hundred billion dollars. i suppose ksutommy should be able to do that as well?
Good point Sorry Tommy you can't do it you are too fat. Don't even think about it even though subway Jerrod ran a marathon, his only claim to fame is losing lots of weight and owning a huge porn collection (so I've heard).
To summerize:
If you are fat
1. don't try and get into shape by running
b. stay fat because it is easier
III. Don't do anything Opera does because she owns a production company and you don't
Did I get it all Daris?
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
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Guys if Oprah can run/walk and marathon anyone can. Stop telling him he is too heavy.
what's your point? oprah also has her own production company and like a hundred billion dollars. i suppose ksutommy should be able to do that as well?
Good point Sorry Tommy you can't do it you are too fat. Don't even think about it even though subway Jerrod ran a marathon, his only claim to fame is losing lots of weight and owning a huge porn collection (so I've heard).
To summerize:
If you are fat
1. don't try and get into shape by running
b. stay fat because it is easier
III. Don't do anything Opera does because she owns a production company and you don't
Did I get it all Daris?
They are saying to lose the weight first and then run the marathon. Subway Jerrod didn't run a marathon when he was still obese.
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
It's O.k. you don't have to. But don't feel bad when you seem me with my elite abs, and stamina that makes the women swoon.
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
It's O.k. you don't have to. But don't feel bad when you seem me with my elite abs, and stamina that makes the women swoon.
Oh yeah, chicks like the crap out of running stamina. NOPE
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
what if it was blizzard death storm 2010 and the streets were gridlocked and you had to get to the local bww to watch the big ksu game w/ dax and the only way to get there and get there in time was to run. :dunno:
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
what if it was blizzard death storm 2010 and the streets were gridlocked and you had to get to the local bww to watch the big ksu game w/ dax and the only way to get there and get there in time was to run. :dunno:
I'd have jthutch run by and jump on his back. NEXT
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can we get back on point here? tommy, what's the coolest dunk story you have??
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
It's O.k. you don't have to. But don't feel bad when you seem me with my elite abs, and stamina that makes the women swoon.
Oh yeah, chicks like the crap out of running stamina. NOPE
You wouldn't know would you? :excited:
Sad Really
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I don't see any positives to running a marathon (or any distance)
what if it was blizzard death storm 2010 and the streets were gridlocked and you had to get to the local bww to watch the big ksu game w/ dax and the only way to get there and get there in time was to run. :dunno:
I'd have jthutch run by and jump on his back. NEXT
Good god, No way am I carrying a fatty like you. Even though I do like your posting style. You will just have to miss the 1st half of the game sorry bro.
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I have a question... I'm thinking about attempting a marathon in November. When I was in the army, I ran like a jackrabbit, buuut, since then EMAW has happened, KSU drinkfest, married, kids yadda yadda yadda. But, now I'm just passed the waking up all the time at night and I am feeling rested on a regular basis. So I think I'm ready. What's a good prep time for a person line me? Nonsmoker, nondrinker (for the most part) but I'm 6'7" 270 lb... so I'm a pretty big dude. I think at maximum right now I could run a 10K, but prolly no more. I've read some stuff on the interwebs, but I wanted some "real" opinions from you all. FWIW, it's the San Antonio rock 'n' roll marathon and there's music playing the entire time you are running by various live bands along the way.
Anyway, let's hear it... tia
You were a camo turkey??? :horrorsurprise:
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I ran a marathon once. Was not worth it. Would not do again.
One time I drove my car for about the length of a marathon. There was nothing good on the radio, got bored after about 10 minutes. I can't imagine running that far.
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Go do it. You will regret it if you don't.
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I only do inline marathons.
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I've ran two marathons w/ minimal training. But I am a regular sized person, not a monster.
I suggest you stand on your tip toes and dunk basketballs for fun instead.
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Running just seems dumb.
You're either fat or one of those pricks who fingered my homecoming date cause you were on the football team. :curse:
This is the best post ITT as far as I'm concerned.
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As a former Q@ trackie and someone who has run 2 R&R 1/2 marathons (Chicago and Memphis) I feel I should chime in. First, you have plenty of time to prepare. What you need to focus on right now is getting your cardio up. If you haven't been running for a while ease into it, joints will ache for anyone but especially someone with your frame.
If you have access to a gym bike and elliptical to get that cardio work in and hit the streets maybe twice a week. If you're confident you could run a 10k right now I'd suggest running 15-20 miles total per week for the first month. Check out crossfit.com and anytime they have a rowing workout up attack it hard while you are in process of increasing cardio.
For anyone who suggested running is worthless:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/ (http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/)
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Running just seems dumb.
You're either fat or one of those pricks who fingered my homecoming date cause you were on the football team. :curse:
:lol:
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As a former Q@ trackie and someone who has run 2 R&R 1/2 marathons (Chicago and Memphis) I feel I should chime in. First, you have plenty of time to prepare. What you need to focus on right now is getting your cardio up. If you haven't been running for a while ease into it, joints will ache for anyone but especially someone with your frame.
If you have access to a gym bike and elliptical to get that cardio work in and hit the streets maybe twice a week. If you're confident you could run a 10k right now I'd suggest running 15-20 miles total per week for the first month. Check out crossfit.com and anytime they have a rowing workout up attack it hard while you are in process of increasing cardio.
For anyone who suggested running is worthless:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/ (http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/)
your joints will "ache" because they are being destroyed. Just buy an eliptical and dpend 25 hours on it.
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your joints will "ache" because they are being destroyed.
I'd like to see somebody destroy "joints" from engaging in moderate cardio... cartilage may not be tip top but it would take a man the size of Robert Wadlow to destroy joints from cardio.
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I've ran two marathons w/ minimal training. But I am a regular sized person, not a monster.
I suggest you stand on your tip toes and dunk basketballs for fun instead.
This is good advice. I would do it constantly if I were you (only taking quick breaks to succeed professionally, financially and intellectually and express revel in my status as the most successful dating and mating group on earth).
I also, I ran a marathon cold turkey when I was in my mid-20s (Rockin' K!). Srsly, if walking up stairs backwards for a month sounds fun, you should go ahead and go down that road.
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I've ran two marathons w/ minimal training. But I am a regular sized person, not a monster.
I suggest you stand on your tip toes and dunk basketballs for fun instead.
This is good advice. I would do it constantly if I were you (only taking quick breaks to succeed professionally, financially and intellectually and express revel in my status as the most successful dating and mating group on earth).
I also, I ran a marathon cold turkey when I was in my mid-20s (Rockin' K!). Srsly, if walking up stairs backwards for a month sounds fun, you should go ahead and go down that road.
Well that was stupid.
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I also, I ran a marathon cold turkey when I was in my mid-20s (Rockin' K!).
Cold Turkey is when you give up (or quit) a habit or an addiction, no?
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For anyone who suggested running is worthless:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/ (http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/)
You quote a running blog who has a short entry about runners being sexy? That's like me writing a goEMAW blog about how goEMAW mods are rough ridin' amazing in the sack and amazing looking and amazing chefs and amazing friends (which coincidentally is all true)
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For anyone who suggested running is worthless:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/ (http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/)
You quote a running blog who has a short entry about runners being sexy? That's like me writing a goEMAW blog about how goEMAW mods are effing amazing in the sack and amazing looking and amazing chefs and amazing friends (which coincidentally is all true)
Ya, was just sorta going through the motions until this post. Dead on, SD nails it. Factually accurate.
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running thread (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=9781.0) meets diet thread (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=3648.0)
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For anyone who suggested running is worthless:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/ (http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/05/16/runners-are-sexy/)
You quote a running blog who has a short entry about runners being sexy? That's like me writing a goEMAW blog about how goEMAW mods are effing amazing in the sack and amazing looking and amazing chefs and amazing friends (which coincidentally is all true)
Ya, was just sorta going through the motions until this post. Dead on, SD nails it. Factually accurate.
AwardWallet.com is amazing too.
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I also, I ran a marathon cold turkey when I was in my mid-20s (Rockin' K!).
Cold Turkey is when you give up (or quit) a habit or an addiction, no?
I guess I gave up not running marathons? (but only for like six hours or so and then BAM! right back on the wagon).
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swim instead. do you live near an ocean? if not, move or buy a bike.
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Cut me a little slack, there is a link to a non-runner source (Harvard School of Public Health) that gives some credibility. Also, Playboy said runners make the best lovers and who can argue with Playboy?
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Think the 98 college football season can argue with Playboy.
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Cut me a little slack, there is a link to a non-runner source (Harvard School of Public Health) that gives some credibility. Also, Playboy said runners make the best lovers and who can argue with Playboy?
Yeah, So SUCK IT STEVE DAVE
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Runners are gross, seriously.
GROSS!
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Runners are gross, seriously.
GROSS!
I'm citing j rake in my upcoming blog entry
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Runners are gross, seriously.
GROSS!
I dated a cross-country chick in college. She was pretty hot, but she was always eating snack cakes and stuff (not a lesbo reference). So, I was pretty sure she was gonna end up superfat and gross.
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Runners are gross, seriously.
GROSS!
Yes. They are always very skinny and disgusting. You see their veins and weird muscle knots on their legs. They always have a weird sunken in stomach and visible rib cage.
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I'll say it again a whole lot of fat lazy losers, trying to make themselves feel better in this thread. Have fun with you heartattacks at the age of 45. Go eat some processed meats and watch T.V. all day. When you go to the Dr and they weigh you and the scale says GTFO don't come to me fatso's.
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runners seem very defensive about their ugliness too
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runners also seem very defensive about their ugliness too
it's the veins, they numb the mind. the god damn veins.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
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i bet if tommy used jamar's running style he would minimize the impact to his joints
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Runners are gross, seriously.
GROSS!
I dated a cross-country chick in college. She was pretty hot, but she was always eating snack cakes and stuff (not a lesbo reference). So, I was pretty sure she was gonna end up superfat and gross.
I know the type. She probably remained hot until marriage, and now weighs at least 100 pounds more than she did when you dated her.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
I've always thought tennis players have the best bodies.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
Plus, it doesn't take as long. win/win.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
Plus, it doesn't take as long. win/win.
Plus, if you are in a hurry, sprinting can come in handy in day to day life. Like, you drive the 20 miles as opposed to jogging it like a dumbass and then sprint from the parking lot to the door. You shave, like, hours off the marathoners running time to get to the same destination.
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swim instead. do you live near an ocean? if not, move or buy a bike.
Pool? :dunno:
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Agree with sys, swimming is great. Makes me very hungry though, so I end up eating a huge meal after I swim.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
Plus, it doesn't take as long. win/win.
Plus, if you are in a hurry, sprinting can come in handy in day to day life. Like, you drive the 20 miles as opposed to jogging it like a dumbass and then sprint from the parking lot to the door. You shave, like, hours off the marathoners running time to get to the same destination.
Not to mention sprinting's clear advantages in basic survival skills. Mugger? Sprint. Fire? Sprint. The runs? Sprint. No one ever "jogs" for their life. Maybe if you were being threatened by an extremely slow but exceptionally determined bear.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
Plus, it doesn't take as long. win/win.
Plus, if you are in a hurry, sprinting can come in handy in day to day life. Like, you drive the 20 miles as opposed to jogging it like a dumbass and then sprint from the parking lot to the door. You shave, like, hours off the marathoners running time to get to the same destination.
Not to mention sprinting's clear advantages in basic survival skills. Mugger? Sprint. Fire? Sprint. The runs? Sprint. No one ever "jogs" for their life. Maybe if you were being threatened by an extremely slow but exceptionally determined bear.
Not sure what kind of life you live but I make nearly half my income on Real World Road Rules Challenges, and being able to steadily jog long distances is much more important than sprinting.
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Agree with sys, swimming is great. Makes me very hungry though, so I end up eating a huge meal after I swim.
I do not recommend swimming to black people. :opcat:
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It seems the trick to losing weight ala the Biggest Loser is to run for long distances but take frequent breaks describing how hard it is to be fat and how hard you are going to work at not being fat.
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Tommy, I recommend taking up sprinting. On top of making more sense it doesn't make you disgusting:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthjerseypersonaltraining.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Fmarathon-runner-vs-sprinter.jpg&hash=659134fdf2710eefb4b6db310e6ac66a40c9fe60)
Plus, it doesn't take as long. win/win.
Plus, if you are in a hurry, sprinting can come in handy in day to day life. Like, you drive the 20 miles as opposed to jogging it like a dumbass and then sprint from the parking lot to the door. You shave, like, hours off the marathoners running time to get to the same destination.
Not to mention sprinting's clear advantages in basic survival skills. Mugger? Sprint. Fire? Sprint. The runs? Sprint. No one ever "jogs" for their life. Maybe if you were being threatened by an extremely slow but exceptionally determined bear.
What kind of sprinter are you looking for? I would say the 400 is the toughest event out there, it is a sprint unless you want to talk 300/400 meter hurdles then that may be the toughest event or steeplechase.
LOL at you losers sprinting and getting winded in 50 meters when the zombies attack. I can run for a long time at a fairly good pace 6 min/mile or faster and get a good safe distace from those slow walking zombies and then when they catch up can run some more.
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I am a great sprinter unless I'm being chased.
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What kind of sprinter are you looking for? I would say the 400 is the toughest event out there, it is a sprint unless you want to talk 300/400 meter hurdles then that may be the toughest event or steeplechase.
LOL at you losers sprinting and getting winded in 50 meters when the zombies attack. I can run for a long time at a fairly good pace 6 min/mile or faster and get a good safe distace from those slow walking zombies and then when they catch up can run some more.
:lol: You can't outrun a zombie attack. Everyone knows your best bet is to just stay hidden with lots of guns and ammo and wait for the zombies to starve themselves out.
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What kind of sprinter are you looking for? I would say the 400 is the toughest event out there, it is a sprint unless you want to talk 300/400 meter hurdles then that may be the toughest event or steeplechase.
LOL at you losers sprinting and getting winded in 50 meters when the zombies attack. I can run for a long time at a fairly good pace 6 min/mile or faster and get a good safe distace from those slow walking zombies and then when they catch up can run some more.
:lol: You can't outrun a zombie attack. Everyone knows your best bet is to just stay hidden with lots of guns and ammo and wait for the zombies to starve themselves out.
Only for you fat slow guys I feel sorry for you. What happens when you run out of ammo? :lol: Losers
Sad ... Really Really ... Sad
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What kind of sprinter are you looking for? I would say the 400 is the toughest event out there, it is a sprint unless you want to talk 300/400 meter hurdles then that may be the toughest event or steeplechase.
LOL at you losers sprinting and getting winded in 50 meters when the zombies attack. I can run for a long time at a fairly good pace 6 min/mile or faster and get a good safe distace from those slow walking zombies and then when they catch up can run some more.
:lol: You can't outrun a zombie attack. Everyone knows your best bet is to just stay hidden with lots of guns and ammo and wait for the zombies to starve themselves out.
Only for you fat slow guys I feel sorry for you. What happens when you run out of ammo? :lol: Losers
Sad ... Really Really ... Sad
So you don't think there will be more zombies 20 miles down the road? I'm not even mentioning the zombies hanging out on the road. If there were only 3 or 4 zombies total in this attack, then yes, running would be a good plan.