Running, Anyone...?

**Cruiser** · 08-29-2016, 09:47 AM

^^^ That looks like a killer course. Looking forward to hearing how it went for you!

**Tech Tonics** · 08-30-2016, 09:20 AM

http://www.imogenerun.com/course.htm

Yeah it's gonna be brutal

**OldLarry** · 09-06-2016, 01:11 PM

14.5 miles on Sunday after being knocked out for a week by a stye on my eye.felt good-

**nutmegchoi** · 09-06-2016, 01:25 PM

Old Larry isn't so old!
Great job!!

**OldLarry** · 09-06-2016, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

Old Larry isn't so old!
Great job!!

Ty! November will be here soon- gotta get my fat arse in shape!

**nutmegchoi** · 09-06-2016, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

Ty! November will be here soon- gotta get my fat arse in shape!

Tell me about it!
Gotta make sure I fit back in my pants, jackets and onesies!!

Foot finally slowly feeling better.
Started from running a mile last week.
Will try to add some speed before I add another mile.

I was looking at my splits from last year marathon.
It made me sad.

**Viva** · 09-06-2016, 04:39 PM

Going too fast after taking a time out due to injury is a great way to reaggravate that injury, or worse. Don't worry about speed right away, just focus on adding some more distance and not missing your regularly scheduled runs without any foot discomfort, whether during, immediately following, or the morning after the run. Try this a for a few weeks and then determine whether or not you're ready pick up the pace.

**Cruiser** · 09-06-2016, 09:07 PM

Hey Larry, what's the goal this year? Under 4hrs? Either way, count me as impressed. I have some vague concept of what it would take to take on a project like that race and it seems pretty damned daunting from my spot here on the couch.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-06-2016, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Viva

Going too fast after taking a time out due to injury is a great way to reaggravate that injury, or worse. Don't worry about speed right away, just focus on adding some more distance and not missing your regularly scheduled runs without any foot discomfort, whether during, immediately following, or the morning after the run. Try this a for a few weeks and then determine whether or not you're ready pick up the pace.

You are probably right, but my fast and your fast are two different thing. lol
But really though, thanks for the advice.

I started from 5.3 mile per hour, move to 5.6 and up 5.8-6mph depends on how I feel.
I'll stay 5.3-6 until I feel comfortable and somewhat pain free.
Would love to run 3 miles comfortably by at the end of the month.

**billyk** · 09-07-2016, 07:14 AM

My daughter just ran a half marathon in Iceland. Ran the whole way. I run vicariously through her.

**OldLarry** · 09-07-2016, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Cruiser

Hey Larry, what's the goal this year? Under 4hrs? Either way, count me as impressed. I have some vague concept of what it would take to take on a project like that race and it seems pretty damned daunting from my spot here on the couch.

Thanks! Right around 4:00 and I'll be happy. Biggest thing is finding the time. Most runs during the week happen at 4:45 am

**nutmegchoi** · 09-07-2016, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

Thanks! Right around 4:00 and I'll be happy. Biggest thing is finding the time. Most runs during the week happen at 4:45 am

What is the race?

Careful out there in dark.
You make sure you reflect like Christmas tree while you are running!

**OldLarry** · 09-07-2016, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

What is the race?

Careful out there in dark.
You make sure you reflect like Christmas tree while you are running!

NYC Marathon, and yes, I am lit up well and good with a light belt and a bumble bee vest. Better dorky than dead- besides, nobody on the roads of backwoods suburban ct at that hour...

**retirwntm** · 09-07-2016, 07:08 PM

Old Larry runs marathons in loafers?

**nutmegchoi** · 09-07-2016, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

NYC Marathon, and yes, I am lit up well and good with a light belt and a bumble bee vest. Better dorky than dead- besides, nobody on the roads of backwoods suburban ct at that hour...

Awesome!
I'm not running this year, but will be volunteering.
I'm giving out goodie bags!

**fool** · 09-07-2016, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tech Tonics

http://www.imogenerun.com/course.htm

Yeah it's gonna be brutal

Enjoy, TT! It's a great race. Just be aware that the downhill is LONG. I was going a little too fast the last ~4 miles and ended overdoing my right knee. Great event though!

**OldLarry** · 09-07-2016, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

Awesome!
I'm not running this year, but will be volunteering.
I'm giving out goodie bags!

At the end? Please put a packed one hitter in mine- I'll be the balding guy with the deflated double chin...

**nutmegchoi** · 09-07-2016, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

At the end? Please put a packed one hitter in mine- I'll be the balding guy with the deflated double chin...

Sunday, November 6, 2016 (07:30 AM - 01:00 PM) | Central Park

FINISH 2016 TCS New York City Marathon (does not count for +1) | Food Bag Distribution Shift #1

That's me!
If you want extra goodie in your bag, I guess you really have to come in sub 4!

**Marshall Tucker** · 09-08-2016, 10:07 AM

Been giving this a tiny bit of thought. Been running an honest 20 miles or so a week since forever (30+ years) but never been further than 10 miles.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-08-2016, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by MARSHALL TUCKER

Been giving this a tiny bit of thought. Been running an honest 20 miles or so a week since forever (30+ years) but never been further than 10 miles.

Sounds like you are already a solid runner.
Just need to extend your mileage a little bit.
If you are interested, book a half marathon, give yourself 8-10 week training and you'll be surprise.
Next thing, you'll be curious about running a full marathon.

**4matic** · 09-08-2016, 01:22 PM

JPM Corporate Challenge in frisco' tonight. LOTS of coed scenery at this event. 15000 mostly fit young professionals. I've trained for it in the past but this year it's a wog at best.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-08-2016, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by 4matic

JPM Corporate Challenge in frisco' tonight. LOTS of coed scenery at this event. 15000 mostly fit young professionals. I've trained for it in the past but this year it's a wog at best.

I didn't know you were a runner as well!
Do you still run regularly?

**4matic** · 09-08-2016, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

I didn't know you were a runner as well!
Do you still run regularly?

Used to be runner. Every day off and on for many years including sprint work. My knees would require reconditioning and probably ten pounds of weight loss to make it work. Now I swim, hike and cycle. Running combined with weight training is very efficient.

Although. Walking 18 holes golf at a fast pace is underrated for fitness benefit.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-08-2016, 02:10 PM

I love running because it pumps my heart, makes me sweat and clams me down after some mileage.
It's not easy first 2-3 miles.
Then it gets easier after 4 and really enjoyable upto 6-8 miles.
After 12 miles, things start getting tough again.

Also, I enjoy my solid legs when I descend the mountain.
My sea level lungs may fail me with the altitude, but my legs never do.

**bagtagley** · 09-08-2016, 02:48 PM

Getting the Promise Land itch again. It's an itch that won't seem to go away. My best season of training was in preparation for PL a couple years ago, and involved less mileage and more quality runs with heavy cross training. Unfortunately, it was cut short by a badly twisted ankle on a 22 mile run that I didn't know about until later that day, after the run (15 degree start, lots of river crossings, numb lower legs).

I think I'm going to go that route again - the training plan, not the ankle. High mileage burns me out and I always end up with little nagging issues. I've both loved and despised running throughout my life. Looks like I'm heading into a love cycle. Guess I should take advantage.