Any Runners Out There?

[BlossomedInShadows]

Hi everyone! As I've mentioned in other posts, one of my favorite things to do in my spare time is running, preferably outdoors or on a track. Mostly distance running, although I've done a few speed runs as well. My current record is 5.5 miles, and I'm trying to work my way up to a 10K.

Is anyone here into running also? If you are, I'm curious to hear about your experiences, and any tips you've found helpful for building speed and endurance.

 

[Poguesy]

When you gets older your joints will be messed

 

[nelloy]

I love running. I dont time myself of track distance but its a great feeling getting outside and running till you cant breath. Kind of helpful in clearing the mind and wearing yourself out. I dont sprint at all but do long distance running/jogging just for fun and therapeutic purposes ;-)

 

[BlossomedInShadows]

When you gets older your joints will be messed

Haaaa, hopefully not. XD Both my parents run as well, and they're both over 50 years old.

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I love running. I dont time myself of track distance but its a great feeling getting outside and running till you cant breath. Kind of helpful in clearing the mind and wearing yourself out. I dont sprint at all but do long distance running/jogging just for fun and therapeutic purposes ;-)

Nice! I agree, it's definitely good for clearing your mind and coping with stress. What's the farthest you've run?

 

[nelloy]

Definitely. I don't time myself, but maybe one day I will. If so, I'll let you know....

 

[Shipster0958]

I'm not a runner, because I have very low cartlidge in my knees. I have to use an elliptical so as to no be so abusive to the old joints. But, I wish I could take nice jogs outdoors. I love taking walks in the evening. Something great about the fresh air. I envy you being able to always exercise out in nature!

But my tip on exercising in general (a big one that works for me) is having certain music that I can only listen to while I exercise. It's like the toys you only got to play with at your grandparents house. I put some of my favorite tracks on there and only get out that playlist to work out.

 

[Bones]

Before needing reconstruction surgery on all three ligaments on my knee after blowing it out twice in eighty-six and eight-nine, I use to run ten miles in the morning and ten miles at night before going to bed. I feel for you because it gets worse as you get older and the pain from it suxs.

I'm not a runner, because I have very low cartlidge in my knees. I have to use an elliptical so as to no be so abusive to the old joints. But, I wish I could take nice jogs outdoors. I love taking walks in the evening. Something great about the fresh air. I envy you being able to always exercise out in nature!

But my tip on exercising in general (a big one that works for me) is having certain music that I can only listen to while I exercise. It's like the toys you only got to play with at your grandparents house. I put some of my favorite tracks on there and only get out that playlist to work out.

 

[Shipster0958]

*Dreads old age*