Running, Anyone...?

**steve** · 04-21-2008, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Tuckerman

Congrats Steve thats FKNA awesome, and welcome to the club. Now were you able to get out of the chair or are you still in it?

thanks! yeah, it was tough leaving that chair. like, seriously painful.

even today, it's still rough leaving chairs.. it hurts the most when i first stand up, then the pain goes away as I walk. after about 100 feet, i can almost walk normally, albeit slow.

the cycle repeats itself whenever I stand up. wee!

posted the race report, read it here:
http://stevetursi.blogspot.com/2008/...amarathon.html

thanks to you too, mrryde

**Gordyman** · 04-21-2008, 01:04 PM

Steve you kick ass. You look like a hurkin dude who would be a fatass if you weren't constantly out kicking ass.

I'm going to start running.

**Tuckerman** · 04-21-2008, 01:14 PM

For me this

Originally Posted by steve

1:01pm Mile 23 my hands are swollen

is when I begin to think that I may have fucked up my hydration/sodium situation. This is also when I start to think about the possibility of craping.

I know exactly what you talking about.

**mrryde** · 04-21-2008, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by steve

thanks to you too, mrryde

no thank you, i think i am gong to go and do a long trail run today and get back on a consistant regimen.

I think i can stop blaming my lack of consistentcy on my nagging back pain now.

**Artie Fufkin** · 04-25-2008, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by steve

finished my 50K in 7:43. My longest run ever - 31 miles. The best part? Sitting down in a chair afterwards.

Nice! I was pretty psyched the first time I ran 30 miles.

On an unrelated note I just got my Garmin 405 today, I have been using the 305 for the last couple of months, but never liked it due to the size. The 405 is definitely an improvement in that it looks like a normal watch. I'll post a review after I do my first run with it.

**valleygirl** · 04-25-2008, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by steve

finished my 50K in 7:43. My longest run ever - 31 miles. The best part? Sitting down in a chair afterwards.

This almost made me cry. Holy shit... running for 8 HOURS?? I aspire to two...

You're my hero...

**mikemcee** · 04-25-2008, 08:04 PM

Hello running crew. After trying to recover from last years NYC effort and breaking myself in a not so good way skiing this winter, I'm slowly coming back. Steve, you're an inspiration. Trip an Court..hope you guys are rocking.

Watching Boston was such a bummer.

**somegeek** · 04-26-2008, 12:59 AM

Marathon is on my bucket list... props to anyone finishing one of these monsters.

**valleygirl** · 04-28-2008, 06:28 AM

Did six miles on Saturday... felt great. Nice easy 4 yesterday... Feels good to be back in the groove.

Next race May 18!

Anyone run the Muddy Muck race yesterday in Bartlett? At least I THOUGHT it was yesterday...

**lionelhutz** · 05-01-2008, 06:54 AM

GF and I just decided to train for the Philly distance run- a 1/2 marathon. We're stoked.
We've done some 5k's and 10k's and loved them. Anybody have any good tips for training?
Also- we're looking into those hydration/food belts but are concerned about "the jiggle" of the belt and the water bottles. Anybody use them and can reccomend a good one?

**Lev** · 05-01-2008, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

GF and I just decided to train for the Philly distance run- a 1/2 marathon. We're stoked.
We've done some 5k's and 10k's and loved them. Anybody have any good tips for training?
Also- we're looking into those hydration/food belts but are concerned about "the jiggle" of the belt and the water bottles. Anybody use them and can reccomend a good one?

I've done the Philly distance run. Great race! Very well organized and it covers a really cool section of the city.

Tips: There are many. Lots of info available on the web. I would check out Hal Higdon's website for a schedule: http://www.halhigdon.com/ In general, don't miss your long runs on the weekend, and you and your gf need to help keep each other motivated. You can do that by making an effort to do something different and fun on each of your longer runs.

Get a fuel belt. They are great for training, and they don't jiggle as long as you get the right fit. I love mine.

**lionelhutz** · 05-01-2008, 12:22 PM

Thanks Lev.
We got a schedule from Runner's world- we followed their 10k schedule and had a great run.
One of the reason's we decided to do this run was because we run on the river all the time and are used to the course so we figured the race would be easier mentally because we know the landmarks and stuff.
Do you use a four bottle or two bottle belt?
I have no idea how much fluid I want.

**Viva** · 05-01-2008, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Do you use a four bottle or two bottle belt?
I have no idea how much fluid I want.

One small (16oz) bottle per hour ought to suffice. If you don't care for "jiggling packs", consider a hand-held bottle (handjob!).

Edit- hold everything...you're talking about those really little, urine sample-sized bottles, aren't you?

**Tuckerman** · 05-01-2008, 01:42 PM

I like a small camelbak. The only problem I find is that I need to adjust it as I drink from it because it changes size/shape as I drink. For some training runs I stash water and GU on the side of the road to grab as I run and drive back to pick up the mess after the run.

**Lev** · 05-01-2008, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Thanks Lev.
We got a schedule from Runner's world- we followed their 10k schedule and had a great run.
One of the reason's we decided to do this run was because we run on the river all the time and are used to the course so we figured the race would be easier mentally because we know the landmarks and stuff.
Do you use a four bottle or two bottle belt?
I have no idea how much fluid I want.

I would recommend getting the four bottle belt. Not that you will necessarily use all four bottles during your training, but it's never a bad thing to have the option in case you start training for longer races. I will normally carry two bottles if there is a fill up (e.g. valley green in the Wiss), or I'll carry 4 bottles if I'm going to be out more than two hours without a fillup. I've never been a fan of the Camelbak for running just because of the bobbing. However, I will use one if I'm doing a longer trail run. More flexibility in what you can carry. Generally, the fuel belts have plenty of space for a couple Gu's and your car keys.

**lionelhutz** · 05-01-2008, 03:00 PM

Viva- yes- I'm talking about the little dinky 8 oz bottles.
Based on my consumption from rowing- On longer rows I'd gnerally consume about 20-24 oz every 90 minutes- I'd suspect I'd want the four bottle belt as that's 32 oz of fluid which should get me through 2.5 hours or so-- so good advice from all!

Anybody ever carry flat coke in those? I've known some rowers who carry flat coke (sugar and caffine-yum!) on long water workouts and wondered if anybody did that for running? Personally Gu seems good enough to give me some sugar boost but you never know...and I do love coke.

Edit- Oh and Lev- you've run in wissahickon park- what's that like? GF and I would like to run there sometimes but we don't know where to get the trail for a good long run.

**valleygirl** · 07-23-2008, 08:17 PM

So tonight my running/weight loss partner & I ran a 7.7 miler... and took 6 whole minutes off our previous time! Been a couple of weeks... took off a few more pounds... and voila. The kick ass run -- in the rain, my favorite! Soaked... happy... dinner at Horsefeathers w/friends... been a very very good evening.

Cheers...! (And no, I never felt the shin splints... they will wait til after the half... ARGH!)

SBFFC rocks. (She knows who she is.)

**Viva** · 07-23-2008, 09:44 PM

About 5 miles for me. Warm & muggy tonight.

**OldLarry** · 07-24-2008, 10:33 AM

any of you guys run at night on unlit roads? I do and wear or carry a headlamp and reflective vest (uber geeky, but I'd rather be dorky than dead). Problem is the headlamp isn't all that bright- more for being seen than seeing at this point. It's a black diamond one w/ two little halogen lights. Any recco's on that front?

**Daywalker** · 07-24-2008, 10:49 AM

Pretty awesome blog by Anton Krupicka if any of you runners want to check it out:

http://antonkrupicka.blogspot.com/

**steve** · 07-24-2008, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

any of you guys run at night on unlit roads? I do and wear or carry a headlamp and reflective vest (uber geeky, but I'd rather be dorky than dead). Problem is the headlamp isn't all that bright- more for being seen than seeing at this point. It's a black diamond one w/ two little halogen lights. Any recco's on that front?

flashlights for runners

http://www.zombierunner.com/store/ca...s/flashlights/

**OldLarry** · 07-24-2008, 11:37 AM

thank you steve! you rock dude-

**steve** · 07-24-2008, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

thank you steve! you rock dude-

BTW.. zombierunner has unbelievably good customer service.. so I love to refer people to them.

-steve

**lionelhutz** · 07-24-2008, 04:41 PM

I've found a new love of running this summer. Studying for the bar sucks and running has been my only salvation.
That's it
just wanted to share.

**GeezerSteve** · 07-24-2008, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

I've found a new love of running this summer. Studying for the bar sucks and running has been my only salvation.
That's it
just wanted to share.

I ran 50 miles/week and studied <2 hrs./day when I studied for the bar back in [gulp] '86. Signed up for bar review class but stopped after a few classes because it was worthless. Finally decided to put it off and then crammed with some law school friends the week before the exam. We all passed.