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what do you do with your top while running

FeelsSoGood2 — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:31:20 GMT

It has started to get chilly in the mornings here and when I head out for my am run I need a pullover. However, once I get going , it gets hot quickly. What does everyone do wih the added piece of clothing after they take it off while you are out on a run. Also, what's the best thing out there to put your keys and cell phone/mace etc in. I hate carrying stuff with me, but sometimes on long runs it's a matter of safety. I cannot imagine wearing a belt...are there ones out there that are less of a nuisance?

need speedwork advice..

psyninma — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:22:04 GMT

Hi, im 43 years old male, started running again since July/2009, i average 10-20 miles per week, my long run is 7 miles right now.

i want to focus on training for 800/1600 m runs.

i like to do track work on Sunday, im thinking doing 800/400/200 for 2 sets

my last track work of 6X200m and 2X400m really beat up my calves,and couln't walk right for 3 days.

i like my time to be like 3:00-3:10/1:20-1:25/30-32

so total would be 2800m or 1 3/4 mile

is this too fast or too much for a weekly base of about 12-15 miles?

i wear Adidas powerweb top/short,Adidas Meteor track shoes or Asics Hyperspeed 3 for track work.

Realistic goal???

ellen814 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:05:36 GMT

I'm a 51 yr. old female fairly new to running - about 2 years. I don't consider myself a strong runner but I love it and like to set goals for myself. I've been running maximum 10K and have already completed 1 race- at 10K and several at 5K - 10K is not easy for me. My "dream" would be to run in the NY Marathon next year. Is this a realistic goal for someone my age and fitness level? I checked out the beginner marathon program on cool running and it seems way too fast for me. Can anyone please offer any advice, suggestions, or even tell me .....forget about it.....?

your running mantra

Tamalina — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:27:00 GMT

When you are on long runs (or races for that matter) and it's getting tough - either you are physically getting tired or mentally exhausted - what do you say to yourself to keep yourself in the game, keep pushing yourself and finish strong? Do you have a phrase you repeat in your head for motivation; do you have some kind of an uplifting conversation with yourself?

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best Race shoes out there

FeelsSoGood2 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:44:35 GMT

Does anyone know which shoes are proven to be the top sellers for racing? I have seen a few in my runners magazine but thought I'd ask for personal experience. I am currently using Asis Gel shoes. Love them. I wonder if there is anything out there that is even lighter than these. I have a high arch and like a roomy toe box.

is muscle fatigue typical...

thischickruns — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:55:40 GMT

I have quite a lot of muscle fatigue in my legs the evening after running and the next day - basically all the time. Tomorrow I begin week 7 of the C25K. Should I expect to have this much muscle fatigue until I've been running for awhile? As for the background, I'm just shy of 53, weight is 123, 5' 9", and I was not physically active before this.

Can you . . . ? ? ?

alexbelisle — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:58:11 GMT

Can you . . .

run your age in a 10K

run half your age in a 5K

run a marathon in 3 hours plus your age

bike your age in miles

do your age in pushups

do twice your age in situps

do 1/10 your age in pullups

do any exercise in the gym with your bdywt. (which ones?)

get your resting HR below your age

run a mile in twice your age in minutes (for the 1st digit) and seconds (for the 2nd digit), EX. 40 years old = 8' 00", 45 yrs. = 8' 10"

do Yasso 800's and make them work for your marathon time

Alex (any more "can you's" that you can add to this list?)

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BioFreeze, Good or Bad

D.Snipes — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:19:06 GMT

I did a quick search on the running forums and I'm kind of surprised I didn't find more info on BioFreeze. Does anyone use it; does it work; any suggestions on where I can get the lowest price?

I'm still rehabing my shin splints and my foot doc suggested that I use BioFreeze before my run. I was about to buy some online when it dawned on my that I should post here to learn more before I do

Thanks to all!!

Hello all! Stopped by to say hello.

NoRacer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:38 GMT

It's been, what, about 6 years since I use to moderate the Med Tent (pre-Active.com days).

Anyway, I'm hoping to start running again, but in the meantime I've been a full time bicycle commuter and racer.

My plan is to take baby steps so that I don't hurt my knees again--just trail running for now.

So, hello to those who are still here from the old Kick/Coolrunning site, and hello to everyone else that I don't know yet.

Just ran my first 10 miler

FeelsSoGood2 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:23:39 GMT

I am fairly new to running..about 2 years. I have been training for an 8K using the 10K training program. I have 5 weeks to go until my run. I was having such difficulty getting past the 5 miler thing....getting so discouraged.....now all of a sudden my last 2 runs, I have been able to go beyond. I have been able to run 2 hours straight! I am not sure if this is a fluke or al of a sudden something just kicked in. I am going to back it back down for fear of overtraining and injury. Is this normal? I aways wondered how everyone was running 10 plus miles...now I can see why. I was really just enjoying myself and kept going. Everyting was perfect, the weather, how I was was feeling, etc.