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Long Run Nick

265 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

75. Aug 8, 2007 3:54 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by aharmer:
Hey Nick!

Nice to see you over here as well, people obviously enjoy your teachings! Nick and I discuss training strategy occasionally and he has probably mentioned this, but just in case...

Slowing down is a wonderful idea. For those that simply want to enjoy running it will keep you in the game long-term. But for those that are competitive (like me)-slowing down is just as beneficial to you! Most people, especially new runners, will see dramatic improvements in their race performances if they slow a majority of their training down.

This is Nick's thread so I'll let him expand further if he feels it's necessary. Good running everybody, keep at it...we've all got a long way to go to catch Nick!

<HR>

Thanks Adam. Check out his personal info. I am trying to get arms like his--Guess I will need to buy a second Garmin 305--use on both wrists!! He has given me some help with my low heart rate training. See, even old vets like me are willing to learn some new concepts. Nick

nj joe

117 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

76. Aug 8, 2007 9:51 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Way to Go Nick!!

You are a Blessing to all of us Noobs!!!

I have been running now for about 4 months but walking alot before that.I carry your advice with me ALL the time.Recently,I had some arch pain and toe jam pain.I got over both of then by taking 2-3 days off,then testing them very gently.All better now.I probably would have been macho and stupid and ran on them anyway,if not for you (and other vets here like Figbash and Iontach)and your Very Wise advice!!!

Thanks again
Long May You Run

Joe

wildchild083

126 posts since
Jan 30, 2006

77. Aug 9, 2007 12:02 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Nick, let me add my thanks for your wise running/life philosophy. You help balance some of the other folks on this forum who say "Slow running makes slow runners" and "What mantra do you use to keep going when the going gets tough?" Lately I've been listening to those other voices too much, although my own voice keeps trying to say, "This is supposed to be fun! Walking is OK!"

I read a post a while back that said if you let yourself take walk breaks in training runs, it becomes too habitual and you will have a hard time not walking during races. I agree with this, and did take walk breaks during my last 10K race because I had not been training my mind to be the boss. So this morning I ran 5 miles with no walk breaks just to see if I could. I slowed way down on the hills and used mantras ("I think I can", and "up and over") to make my mind be in control. It's nice to know I can do it, and I think a mixture of easy runs with walk breaks and runs where you train your mind to be in control will ultimately let me enjoy my runs but be able to keep going when I want to.

Kerry1976

109 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

78. Aug 10, 2007 9:02 AM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Thank you, Long Run Nick! Today I started W9D1 of C25K. I had been running for time and while completing my runs, I couldn't say I ENJOYED them. Today I ran slower and for distance. On Wednesday (C25K W8D3), I ran 28 minutes but just trudged through the end (for about 2.29 miles). Today I took your advice and ran slower and had a blast running 3.1 miles in 37:40. The extra nearly 10 minutes of running didn't bother me at all and I had the most fun running today that I've ever had. And, I had run running the longest distance and longest time all in the same day.

Again, thank you!

Long Run Nick

265 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

79. Aug 10, 2007 12:59 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Again, thanks for the wonderful posts. I appreciate the kind words. I even more appreciate that lots of you are enjoying your running more. When it is fun--and we aren't too serious about putting one foot in front of another--extra joy can be found--AND, it is free!! All the best. Nick

maniac666013

52 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

80. Aug 10, 2007 1:17 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Hey NICK,,can i please know your full name.
Just curious!!!

Long Run Nick

265 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

81. Aug 10, 2007 1:25 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by maniac666:
Hey NICK,,can i please know your full name.
Just curious!!!<HR>

Government regulations preclude me giving out that info. Nick

maniac666013

52 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

82. Aug 10, 2007 1:38 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Can you find a loophole for that???

CynthiaA034

1 posts since
Aug 10, 2007

83. Aug 10, 2007 4:58 PM

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This is an awesome site! I'm a NEW newbie, having completed W2D2 of C25K (W2D3 is scheduled for tomorrow). I'm getting so much inspiration from you all. I'm taking up running at the grand old age of 56. I had been telling myself I don't have too many good running years ahead, since I'm already so "old", but I'm finding out otherwise! And I'm not very sore or tired with the C25K program. Kerry1976, I'm going to follow your suggestion about going for distance rather than time, when I'm to the point where I can measure distance in miles instead of yards!!

Lannock

79 posts since
May 16, 2007

84. Aug 11, 2007 2:04 AM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Is it just me or is the majority of people on this forum obsessed with speed? Either they discuss running slower to get faster or running faster to get faster. Even on THIS topic of all topics people are asking how to get faster. Noone on this site are elite runners. We are not running to win, we are running because we enjoy to run. Why can't people just forget about speed and enjoy the fact that you CAN run? Right now I'm considering quitting cos of problems with my knee.

jrich7970

238 posts since
Oct 1, 2007

85. Aug 11, 2007 11:33 AM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Long Run Nick:

Note: Over the years people have asked me why they rarely see runners smiling while they run. <HR>

My response...how often, in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, whatever, do you see athletes smiling when they're at their best, doing what they love?

As another poster said...the smiling happens after you're done (although I have smiled during a run, many times), particularly if it's a group run.

shamy52

93 posts since
Jun 1, 2007

86. Aug 11, 2007 1:27 PM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Maybe it's because I'm a beginner (finished C25K this morning, actually!), and I haven't pushed myself too terribly much yet, but I think I'm often smiling when I'm running. I'm looking at the pretty surroundings, thinking about how good my feet feel hitting the ground, thinking about how proud I am of myself for running...

Of course I have plenty of 'Oh wow this is too hard why is it so hot outside?!?!' too, but I like to think that's the minority. Maybe as I start up the OHR and increase my miles, I'll grimace a lot more often.

Christie Love

115 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

87. Aug 12, 2007 12:22 AM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Nick,

Thank you for the words of wisdom. I hope to remember them on my future runs. I really want to enjoy running.

RunstheBitterroot

591 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

88. Aug 12, 2007 12:44 AM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

Nick this topic has been up for a long time, just happend on it this evening. Thanks for the reminder. When I first started running and was able to put a few miles together, I knew that this was something that I wanted to do for now on. Though I had a time off from running for a few years, I still concidered myself a runner and knew that I would start again someday. Keeping the running fun is important, turning it into another stress would probably end my running activities. BTW, I often smile while running, it usually begins at about 2 miles into my run. Good Runs All, Larry

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"If you see a man running up a mountain trail in Montana with a fly pole attached to his back, you are probably lost. LDD

Long Run Nick

265 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

89. Aug 13, 2007 7:52 AM

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Re: Long Run Nick reveals "The Secret" to Being a Lifetime Runner

A bump. This post deserves to be seen by Newbies. Well, as objective as I can be--I at least think so. Nick

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