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Archibald wrote:King Boonen wrote:Running was my thing for a while, mainly trail running but I did the London Marathon in '08. Unfortunately I tore my calf 3 months before it so didn't get to finish my training. A friend and I had aimed for 3:30, we were on for close to 3 at the half way stage but his back went around mile 18 and my calf went at around 21. Limped home in 4:16. Not really done much running since, I get to see more when I cycle, but I have thought about dusting off my trail shoes and hitting the West Highland Way for a few miles to see how it feels.
Funny story... I did the london marathon in '08. Was on track for a proper result til 2 weeks before when it all went t*ts up. My final two weeks training consisted of one 5km run 2 day before the marathon. So, plan was shot, and just decided to enjoy a 'casual' run on the course taking it the atmosphere of the event. Result... 4.16
To tricycle rider - I much preferred half marathons and have done loads. Haven't run one for a few years, nor done one for myself for a while - mostly just pacing and encouraging others who're giving them a go...
Semper Fidelis wrote:Sad to say that all my PR's were set when I was 20 to 24.
(5k 14:32) (10k 30:46) cant remember my half. full Marathon 2:28:53---- Unless I cheat like some of Iron Man folks I have read about then my PR's are done and dusted.
Boston just like all other Marathons has its pro's and con's.
Chicago I hear from previous training partners that it is good.
What used to be many mid sized races that offered multiple distances in the same race are all much to large now. Austin for example was a very good small to mid sized event now it is a monster. Same goes for Houston.
Mardi Gras marathon used to be one of my favorites until the Rock and Roll crap came along. They ruined it for me. It is a business now I get it. AnyWho rant is over.
It is addictive, just depends on how much you let it get ya.
I had to larf at this... most of my t-shirts come from the Turkey Stuffer 5k. (It's a local fun run on the morning of Thanksgiving Day - lots of people still show up for it, though, some even wear costumes.) But now that my t-shirts are all falling apart I may have to run the Turkey Stuffer again. (Hung up my running shoes about 10 years ago.)djpbaltimore wrote: I quit running organized events a few years ago as my collection of race shirts was getting excessive.
Meant to reply to this earlier - I like the bike because it gets you further faster. You get to see more stuff. But running is so much less maintenance in that you don't have to worry about the bike. (Checking the tire pressure, checking the brakes, getting all dressed for the weather before you ever leave the house, etc.) With running you just throw on a pair of decent shoes and off you go!King Boonen wrote:Archibald wrote:
Tricycle Rider, I like to get out and see as much as I can, that's why I always did long distances/trail running etc. It's also why I now ride bikes much more instead.
Tricycle Rider wrote:Running certainly can be addictive, I always loved the runner's high. (I think there's been some questions lately as to whether such a thing exists, or why it does, but I'm pretty sure whatever it is I've felt it.)
Tricycle Rider wrote:Speaking of shoes - I was always partial to Asics Gels, but one time I got a pair of some kind of a Nike shoe as gift, they seemed to fit pretty well as well. (Everybody is different in this regard, though, I realize that.)
Tricycle Rider wrote:You guys seem to be so serious about your PRs. Was there any money, or contracts, at stake here?Jspear wrote:
Decent PR's dude.
Tricycle Rider wrote:You guys seem to be so serious about your PRs. Was there any money, or contracts, at stake here?Jspear wrote:
Decent PR's dude.
Tricycle Rider wrote:You guys seem to be so serious about your PRs. Was there any money, or contracts, at stake here?Jspear wrote:
Decent PR's dude.
King Boonen wrote:Tricycle Rider wrote:You guys seem to be so serious about your PRs. Was there any money, or contracts, at stake here?Jspear wrote:
Decent PR's dude.
Based on the times no. Semper was quick, but very good club runner quick rather than turning pro quick.
Jspear wrote:Tricycle Rider wrote:You guys seem to be so serious about your PRs. Was there any money, or contracts, at stake here?Jspear wrote:
Decent PR's dude.
Can't speak for Semper Fidelis, but yes PR's are important!Me being better than my mates is just as important as AC beating Froome. Money or no money.
del1962 wrote:Semper where you 5k and 10k times on the track, they are really high quality times, I did a 1:33 half marathon in the great North Run in my late 20s and a 4.40 1500m in my early twenties though I had a long spell between hardly running at all, my only Marathon was the Edinburgh when I was 47, my training was interrupted towards the end with a niggling injury and after feeling good at the start I hit the wall at 18 miles and finished around 4 hours 25 minutes, having done the first 10k in 48 minutes and 1h 50 minutes at the half marathon point. Never had a wall experience like it on a bike.
Also Semper how many miles a week where you doing at your prime
Yes, I think you qualified for doping control.Semper Fidelis wrote:In my hay day. I did not have to pay for any entry or travel. Was given free shoes and gear. Was on a club corporate team for ekiden's and marathons while living in Japan. Does that count?
Tricycle Rider wrote:Yes, I think you qualified for doping control.Semper Fidelis wrote:In my hay day. I did not have to pay for any entry or travel. Was given free shoes and gear. Was on a club corporate team for ekiden's and marathons while living in Japan. Does that count?![]()
No entry fees... I don't know what such a thing is. Aside from the pro races like the Prefontaine Classic we have lots of charity races here in Track Town, USA, I think they're a blast. The running culture is so huge here - some people take their racing very seriously (the ones who are constantly checking their watches like Froome checks his power meter), others are there just for the fun of if. But either way we amateurs all have to pay for our entry.
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