Author Topic: The Distance Running Thread (Read 142606 times)

Canary · « **Reply #850 on:** November 22, 2015, 10:11:25 AM »

Quote from: The Big Train on November 21, 2015, 09:37:08 PM

this is a serious question. what makes the training worth it? do you enjoy the training, the race, the finish, just being able to finish? i did enough running for my whole life during sports, and hated ever second of it. So i dont understand how it is even remotely enjoyable

I enjoy the chance to clear my mind when I run. Once I get in the flow of the run I just let my mind sort out all the crap, and then I feel great physically and mentally. I also like that because no one has any expectations on me personally, so I have training for and finishing a run fulfilling for myself.

DQ12 · « **Reply #851 on:** November 22, 2015, 10:18:58 AM »

Yeah I enjoy running because you can really notice improvement. It's very satisfying to notice that you're not even really tired yet at a certain distance that made you keel over from exhaustion a couple of months prior.

Canary · « **Reply #852 on:** November 22, 2015, 10:43:35 AM »

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 22, 2015, 10:18:58 AM

Yeah I enjoy running because you can really notice improvement. It's very satisfying to notice that you're not even really tired yet at a certain distance that made you keel over from exhaustion a couple of months prior.

Exactly. On days that I don't really want to run, once I get the first mile or so out of the way I can go for a long time. It's just getting over that hurdle to get started.

Phil Titola · « **Reply #853 on:** November 22, 2015, 05:50:48 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on November 21, 2015, 09:37:08 PM

this is a serious question. what makes the training worth it? do you enjoy the training, the race, the finish, just being able to finish? i did enough running for my whole life during sports, and hated ever second of it. So i dont understand how it is even remotely enjoyable

Only reason I like the organized races is the group aspect of people getting together for a charity, etc.

Outside of a race, I like running as it's easy to go out and run wherever, whenever...easy way to exercise. Also like to use it to check out the city or tour another city. Also it's time to yourself to just think, listen to music, whatever....

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #854 on:** November 22, 2015, 06:00:50 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on November 21, 2015, 09:37:08 PM

this is a serious question. what makes the training worth it? do you enjoy the training, the race, the finish, just being able to finish? i did enough running for my whole life during sports, and hated ever second of it. So i dont understand how it is even remotely enjoyable

it's pretty much all so we can brag about it in this thread

chum1 · « **Reply #855 on:** November 22, 2015, 06:05:49 PM »

Other reasons for me:

It makes me feel physically healthier and stronger.

Doing a long race is a challenge and gratifying once you've done it. Like climbing a mountain or something.

The Big Train · « **Reply #856 on:** November 22, 2015, 06:48:19 PM »

well whatever makes you guys happy

Canary · « **Reply #857 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:38:10 PM »

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on November 22, 2015, 06:00:50 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on November 21, 2015, 09:37:08 PM
this is a serious question. what makes the training worth it? do you enjoy the training, the race, the finish, just being able to finish? i did enough running for my whole life during sports, and hated ever second of it. So i dont understand how it is even remotely enjoyable

it's pretty much all so we can brag about it in this thread

This too!

tdaver · « **Reply #858 on:** November 26, 2015, 09:31:13 AM »

Turkey Trot time! Who's with me?

IPA4Me · « **Reply #859 on:** November 26, 2015, 12:05:41 PM »

Six mile hike with the youngest. #optoutside

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Pete · « **Reply #860 on:** November 26, 2015, 02:40:39 PM »

Quote from: tdaver on November 26, 2015, 09:31:13 AM

Turkey Trot time! Who's with me?

I did the Sheboygan, WI 10K this morning, in 49:35.

steve dave · « **Reply #861 on:** November 26, 2015, 02:42:02 PM »

Pete, I couldn't run that far in ten years. Nice work.

Canary · « **Reply #862 on:** November 26, 2015, 02:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 26, 2015, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: tdaver on November 26, 2015, 09:31:13 AM
Turkey Trot time! Who's with me?

I did the Sheboygan, WI 10K this morning, in 49:35.

Pete, congrats.

wetwillie · « **Reply #863 on:** November 26, 2015, 03:12:01 PM »

Holy crap Pete can run a 5 minute K

Pete · « **Reply #864 on:** November 26, 2015, 03:47:54 PM »

My knees are really sore, and I typically don't get too sore. I think I probably over did it. I decided that I'd keep up with a couple people half my age. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

Canary · « **Reply #865 on:** November 26, 2015, 04:57:06 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 26, 2015, 03:47:54 PM

My knees are really sore, and I typically don't get too sore. I think I probably over did it. I decided that I'd keep up with a couple people half my age. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

I've been down that road. Never again. Congrats, though, on a great run.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #866 on:** November 26, 2015, 10:19:39 PM »

Pete you might be superhuman, that is absolutely insane

DQ12 · « **Reply #867 on:** November 26, 2015, 10:31:15 PM »

WTG Pete!

CopperBowl · « **Reply #868 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:36:12 AM »

Quote from: Pete on November 26, 2015, 03:47:54 PM

My knees are really sore, and I typically don't get too sore. I think I probably over did it. I decided that I'd keep up with a couple people half my age. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

It was a race. There's no such thing as over doing it.

Way to kick ass. How many 12 year old kids passed you?

Or does that just happen to me?

IPA4Me · « **Reply #869 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:22:29 AM »

Quote from: Pete on November 26, 2015, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: tdaver on November 26, 2015, 09:31:13 AM
Turkey Trot time! Who's with me?

I did the Sheboygan, WI 10K this morning, in 49:35.

Solid work. That's really great time.

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slobber · « **Reply #870 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:52:26 AM »

All of these people in here making a big deal about time. I thought it was just about the effort to get out and run. Smdh.

Gonna win 'em all!

The Big Train · « **Reply #871 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:55:16 AM »

You just don't understand slobber

slobber · « **Reply #872 on:** November 27, 2015, 09:03:51 AM »

Quote from: slobber on December 16, 2013, 07:33:05 AM

Fastest (only) half marathon: 1:41:59 (7:47 splits)
Age: Almost "a man"

smdh

tdaver · « **Reply #873 on:** November 27, 2015, 10:43:05 AM »

Quote from: CopperBowl on November 27, 2015, 06:36:12 AM

Way to kick ass. How many 12 year old kids passed you?

Or does that just happen to me?

A 14 yr old girl (#1 female finisher) and her 12 yd old brother finished a little ahead of me in a 5k yesterday. Their dad was with right with me.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #874 on:** November 27, 2015, 12:04:17 PM »

I do all these runs and never even consider that they're technically races