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Feb 6, 2003 10:41 AM

track sucks

track sucks, it really does.  i only run it for xc.

  • Cully092 Legend
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    1. Feb 6, 2003 11:31 AM (in response to Guest )
    Re: track sucks

    quote:

    Originally posted by bgawwwwwcK:

    track sucks, it really does. i only run it for xc.

     



    I agree, I just take the winter off because I hate running indoors. I play lacrosse in spring so that involves a little running. But xcntry rocks. I have nothing against track, except I can't run it.

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    2. Feb 6, 2003 3:28 PM (in response to Guest )
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    I love track. If I can ever stay injury free for a long period of time, I'd be thrilled to see what kind of times I can turn out on the track, mainly because my stride is more suited for the track.

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    3. Feb 6, 2003 3:51 PM (in response to Guest )
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    yeah i hate track too...i haven't run it since 9th grade.  ski in the winter and road bike in the spring.

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    4. Feb 6, 2003 4:30 PM (in response to Guest )
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    quote:

    Originally posted by mlbfan24:

    I love track. If I can ever stay injury free for a long period of time, I'd be thrilled to see what kind of times I can turn out on the track, mainly because my stride is more suited for the track.

     



    EWW! track is circle-running.  it's so boring.  talk about mental challenge.

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    5. Feb 6, 2003 4:32 PM (in response to Guest )
    Re: track sucks

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    Originally posted by bgawwwwwcK:

    EWW! track is circle-running. it's so boring. talk about mental challenge.

     



    I agree, espicially running in doors. EWWW!!

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    6. Feb 6, 2003 4:35 PM (in response to Guest )
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    Whoopie running indoors you can suck it up. I know these are all your own opinions but hey, i'd almost bet that your xc times would be a lot better if you put everything into a track season, i got my 2mile down from 12:30, to 11:29 so come on give it a chance

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    7. Feb 6, 2003 5:30 PM (in response to Guest )
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    i agree with sparks.  It might not be xc, but its still running, and will give you an edge when xc comes around.  You'll have more experiance and speed in you.

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    8. Feb 6, 2003 5:53 PM (in response to Guest )
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    I like track basically because I don't like hills. Don't get me wrong, I love XC too, but when I get a chance to run on a flat, rubbery, knee-forgiving surface I'll take it.

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    9. Feb 6, 2003 7:03 PM (in response to Guest )
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    I agree with sparks too. Besides, I don't know about your school, but the training in track for me takes place on our xc course, the surrounding developments, and the local trails. We only practice on the track itself maybe once a week. Plus, I'm forced to run with people faster than me, and I think that is helping tremendously.

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    10. Feb 6, 2003 7:42 PM (in response to Guest )
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    ive always liked track more because i like to know my splits often. i dont mind that track is boring and monotonus. it helps me keep my pace since theres the same track, not different terrains, and theres no course to memorize. i like how you can compare times in track and in xc you cant compare anything because every course is different. and i like doing at least three events at the meet but im dead tired after.

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    11. Feb 6, 2003 7:54 PM (in response to Guest )
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    quote:

    Originally posted by bgawwwwwcK:

    EWW! track is circle-running. it's so boring. talk about mental challenge.

     



    oh no... a mental challenge... god forbid that such a thing would ever to happen

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    12. Feb 6, 2003 7:56 PM (in response to Guest )
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    Originally posted by icas:

    oh no... a mental challenge... god forbid that such a thing would ever to happen

     



    yes.  mental challenges make my head hurt.  eh, maybe this thread will get shut down.

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    13. Dec 24, 2007 12:54 PM (in response to Guest )
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    awwww poor baby... you run... stop being such a baby.

    [http://This message has been edited by prefontaine (edited Feb-06-2003).|http://This message has been edited by prefontaine (edited Feb-06-2003).]

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    14. Dec 24, 2007 12:54 PM (in response to Guest )
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    quote:

    Originally posted by icas:

    awwww poor baby... you run... stop being such a baby

     



    I think its a waste of time, well running isn't a waste of time, but for me track would be. I run on my own, and longer distances than our track does, so I would benifit from my own work out instead.

    There Pre I changed the naughty word he had in this thread. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!
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