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Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

runningcanadian78 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:36:11 GMT

I love this topic! Yeah, after I've finally gotten in my grove after a few kilometers and I'm coming down the short hill by the ocean I feel like a bird that could fly away. It totally rocks.

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

megjmcc — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:30:08 GMT

That gave me my laugh for the day!!! I thought I was the only one out there feeling I would keel over at any minute!! I wobble back and forth between that feeling and the "I am an Olympian!!" feeling. I've allways run alone, but this last summer one of my girlfriends decided to take up running and we occasionly run together. And this has been a huge help, we talk so much I don't even think about my breathing. i think this proves it's alot more mental than i was taking into consideration. I love running!!!!!!

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

PROBATION MAN — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:25:25 GMT

LMAO, this was a good topic. Funny thing I've felt like all of those people at one time or another. I've been the Hulk many a times after a long run, and not enjoying it. Good one!!!

Keep up the good work, We're not here for a long time, just a good time.

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

MikeDaMarine08 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:10:54 GMT

ansmitty,

I've got chills just thinking about it. I have heard nothing but great things about the MCM. Should I still be CONUS next year that is my goal. I plan on running two marathons next year. I've got a few friends that work in the DC area, they have told me that running through the monuments is one of the best parts of the job.

Semper Fi

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

ansmitty — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:04:20 GMT

Mike,

From one marine to another, your first marathon has to be the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, DC. I ran it as my first marathon this past October. It was an awesome experience. The marathon starts with a flyover from a couple of the new Ospreys and then instead of a starter pistol they fire off a howitzer for the start of the race. Incredible race marines everywhere keeping you motivated. It starts at Arlington National Cemetary and finishes at the Iwo Jima Memorial after running by all or the Washington monuments, the pentagon, etc. Oh, and I definitely become a superhero just no cape or riduculous tights.

Semper Fi.

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

MikeDaMarine08 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:28:34 GMT

Chunky you aren't kidding about the 24 hour relay. I did one back in 94 at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. 10 man teams. Some rocket scientist had stated if you can run a 24 hour relay, a marathon should not be a problem. I haven't run a marathon yet. I will though. I am glad I ran it just to say I did it.

Being one of the slower guys out there, my challenge was to run sub 9's as long as I could, our wager was the first one to go over 9 minutes bought lunch the next day. I lasted for about 4 hours until one of my teammates broke the 9 min mark. Funny things happen while running at 3 am.

There was a local High School cross country team out there that won the whole thing, those little @#$%^&*'s ! pretty much ran sub 6's the whole time.

Our team ended up running 186 miles in 24 hours.

Glad I won't have to do that again.

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

nicasio3 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:54:18 GMT

OH YEA

I remembered when I ran my first Marathon, my son was in middle school

and tell all his friend "My dad ran LAMARATHON" they don't believe him, so the next

school day he took my medal to show them, he was very proud of me

"That make me feel like a hero"

SUPER DAD!!!!

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

Chunky Monkey — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:47:20 GMT

That is a beautiful area you're running through and it's amazing how the environment can inspire, isn't it? I live just outside of DC and sometimes I'll do my long runs like a running tour through the District. Instead of deciding how long or how far I want to go, I pick out which sites I want to visit. I've ran a lot of races down there so sometimes I'll do the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile race route, The Army Ten Miler route, or a portion of the Marine Corps Marathon route or something like that. With the Pentagon being there and the town filled with prior military, one always finds someone running somewhere so that's inspiring, too.

Like MikeDaMarine and another gentlemen said, it's definately a Marine thing when I picture myself running in formation and fall back into that frame of mind. My oldest son finished his gig in the Corps as well and after boot camp he confessed that he looked at me and figured if I could survive it, he could too. Little weasel. I told him I may be a fat old white guy now (I-Can't-See-My-Feet Dude) but back in the day I could have taken him. I DO know I'm running more now than back then, so sometimes I also imagine myself running with him. He does ok to about 5 mi. or so, but as we add miles he starts to fall out. Yeah, how do you like the old man now, laughing boy?

It's tough to accept the fact that I'll never have a really good pace (I'll-Get-There-When-I-Get-There Man) but I played baseball, football and hockey as a kid so I constantly have to remind myself that I'm not a natural distance runner, especially when I go to races and see people "warming up" at a pace faster than I can sprint. Pencil-necked Heathens. But the races are fun to do and it's a real sense of accomplishment when I finish (Where's-My-Bagel-And-Banana Boy).

BTW: If anyone wants a REAL kick in the pants and you haven't done so yet, get some friends together and do a relay. 12 people, 200 miles, 24 hrs. Now THAT will make you feel superhuman!

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

Urbster — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:35:37 GMT

teri dacto wrote:

LMAO Carole,

Too funny as always....how's the training going? I beat my 30 minutes!!! New goal 28:30 and/or HM

Teri

I KNOW!! I've been keeping tabs on you!! (aka The Phantom Stalker) I'm so happy for you! That is HUGE! !! I can't wait to be able to say that. I did a 5k turkey trot and I was almost crying I was so happy to be there I couldn't believe it (aka Sappy Over Emotional Chick) I was only shooting for an 11 pace and I hit 10:50 (aka Super Turtle) but I'm nearly 100% healed and my goal is to be back up to 20 miles a week by Feb. the sooner the better, but I am NOT over doing this time (aka Doesn't Know When To Stop Running Until She Can't Walk Girl) You're shooting for a half next? Sweet. 10k for me in January as long as I'm still recovered. Woo hoo!! (The Comeback Kid)

Re: Does Running Make you Feel like a superhero?

Urbster — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:42:23 GMT

Chunky Monkey wrote:

OUTSTANDING, Can't Breathe Girl!!!!! I guess in that case my alter ego would be, "What-The-F*#%-Am-I-Doing-This-For-Again?" Boy, or "It-Looks-So-Much-Easier-On-TV" Man. :^{0 :}0

I could definitely be your female side kick, we'd be wheezing our way across finish lines everywhere.