The Runners Thread

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

I didnt see anything posted about running so i thought i'd start a thread...
first question i am a piss poor runniner its seems that even ehen im in my best shape i cant get my run time (2 miles) under 16 minutes.... i only need to do it in 16:36 but the last time i past a pt run i came in like 16 26...way too close yall got any advice... cuz i hate running what else can i do besides run to help me out(i know i gotta run to but what else besides that)

plus running tequniques anything would be useful...im freaking desperate over here:mad:

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

thx 4 rating 5 stars but i was hoping 4 some replies from some of yall pt studs and studettes:cool:

[Stephano DiMera]

A good thing is to start sprinting at intervals, if you are just running at a steady pace now. Nothing crazy, just a sprint for 50 yards or so every couple of minutes. That increased my time and I feel like I can run farther. Or you could try ankle weights (1 and a 1/2 pound per leg) and run like that. That works too.

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

yea i sprint every so often while on a distance run never trie the ankle weights tho...

how about squats i hear they improve leg gtrenght for running!!

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

im bout to go running in 100 degree iraq heat .....

[Stephano DiMera]

yea i sprint every so often while on a distance run never trie the ankle weights tho...
how about squats i hear they improve leg gtrenght for running!!

Squats are good, and so is leaping. Do about 15 leaps in a row, and you'll feel the burn.

If you are in that Iraq heat... Damn. Make it home safe. They couldn't let you get back stateside for FleetWeek or nothin?

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

nah bruh..if they let me go they would have to let evryone go ..did u go to fleetweek and are you from the metropolitan area?

[Stephano DiMera]

nah bruh..if they let me go they would have to let evryone go ..did u go to fleetweek and are you from the metropolitan area?

I was in NY right at the beginning, but had to leave back to Cali. You in the Army?

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

yessir...so u came all the way to NY just to see fleetweek?

it must be off the hook.. i should go next year

[Stephano DiMera]

yessir...so u came all the way to NY just to see fleetweek?
it must be off the hook.. i should go next year

I went to see my girl's graduation and the dates just came out to be the same. I used to go to FleetWeek a lot because my dad was in the Navy. The first thing I wanted to be was pilot for the Blue Angels. But I heard it was off the damn meat rack. Women everywhere you look.

[staycee]

if you can, run with a partner and tell stories to each other or make some up as you go. or sing songs. it will really builds ur endurance. the first couple times its really gonna be challenging but it definitely works. when i ran cross country, we would take turns telling stories on 8-10 miles runs. plus it makes the run go by alot faster.

[Fatal Reality]

if you wanna be a good runner


don't ever lift weights w/ your legs


if you do you're a fukin moron

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

I went to see my girl's graduation and the dates just came out to be the same. I used to go to FleetWeek a lot because my dad was in the Navy. The first thing I wanted to be was pilot for the Blue Angels. But I heard it was off the damn meat rack. Women everywhere you look.

:yes: if your ever back in new york around the beginning of september...go to the carribean festival and JUVe' ...u aint seen nothing till u seen JUve'(joov-ay) :yes:

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

if you can, run with a partner and tell stories to each other or make some up as you go. or sing songs. it will really builds ur endurance. the first couple times its really gonna be challenging but it definitely works. when i ran cross country, we would take turns telling stories on 8-10 miles runs. plus it makes the run go by alot faster.

thx stace..altho i usually run alone....i can use what your saying about keeping your mind occupied....the only ploblem i have with telling stories or singing cadence is that i wouldn't be controlling my breathing...and every breath counts 4 me ya dig

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

if you wanna be a good runner
don't ever lift weights w/ your legs
if you do you're a fukin moron

so u saying lifting weight(meaning squats) would work against you..when trying to establish a better run routine....because i was gonna start lifting weights this week....asfar as upper body...i do about 400 pushups every other night and about 200 situps as well maybee i'll stick 2 the curent script 4 a while:smoker:

[Fatal Reality]

so u saying lifting weight(meaning squats) would work against you..when trying to establish a better run routine....because i was gonna start lifting weights this week....asfar as upper body...i do about 400 pushups every other night and about 200 situps as well maybee i'll stick 2 the curent script 4 a while:smoker:

yeah

because if you get too muscular legs it's going to be hard for you to run for long distances.

if you wanna get better at running, just do sets of 10-15 reps in the gym with upper body and run 3-4 times a week

your legs will get stronger as you run, you dont need weights


they'll adapt to how far you're running and all that ****


i've never lifted weights with my legs in my life and the last time I squatted (just to see my max) i could do 375

[staycee]

thx stace..altho i usually run alone....i can use what your saying about keeping your mind occupied....the only ploblem i have with telling stories or singing cadence is that i wouldn't be controlling my breathing...and every breath counts 4 me ya dig

yea thats exactly what it does. it takes you out of a comfortable rhythmic breathing and forces you to find a pattern for when you are struggling to breathe. lol sounds worse that it is but it really does build endurance if thats what ur looking to do.

but if you looking to just get stronger when running i say run up hills. find a course that has alot of hills in it.

[Shaolin Temple]

I'll give you two great pieces of advice

1. Apply sprinting. What that does it work on your fast-twitch muscle fibers that you almost completely ignore when pacing yourself. When you get to the point when you run for distance and your slow-twitch muscles stop performing, your body recruits one or both of your fast-twitch muscles to help you grind out more distance.

2. And seriously try this - when breathing, and you must learn to breath properly when running - expand your stomach rather than your chest. This helps maximize your lungs efficiency and thus you will see an immediate difference.

And there is nothing wrong with lifting weights. Actually I suggest wall squats where you form a 90 degree angle and while holding on to a pair of light dumbbells (try 15s first for your first time - trust me). Hold for 30 seconds, take a mini break (no more than 10 seconds) and repeat two more times.

Strengthening your hammys help for running.

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

i appreciate all this advice yall fo real!
im gonna apply more sprinting, running up hills and that expanding stomach teknik tomorrow if im not still sore from yesterday...(i tried 2 go overboard in the weight room now im O D'ing on icy hot) lol

its hot as a mothafukka out here now...cant wait 2 get back 2 the states...

[S.W.E.R.V. 2.0]

i been running like 8 miles a day out here and im seeing alot of improvements

[offthabooks]

i been running like 8 miles a day out here and im seeing alot of improvements
that's great...congrats

I'll be doing a 5k next month, so I want to up my running...I'd like to do 6 miles 4x week...running uphill is the shyt btw, I love it

[Retrospect]

i dont think you run 8 miles a day... or rather how could you not run for 16 min in march but in june you running 8 miles. im not saying its impossible but throughout all the runners i seen i never seen anyone do that everyday... i mean 20 mins at 6.5 is around 2 miles so you do the math... i mean at times i goto the gym 3 times a day, sometimes twice which isnt always effective, muscles need time to heal...i run 20 to 25 mins a day but even if i go back to run your body just cant handle too much pressure like that and if youre exerting yourself im pretty sure you'll come to a breaking point... I love running tho... its like heaven... sometimes i feel like a machine... i havent done any marathons yet but even when i weigh in at 230-240 i always was a runner... running felt better at a heavier weight believe it or not ...