Topic 6 of 20: running
Sat, Aug 23, 1997 (04:31) |
Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
Running. What are the benefits and down sides of running as exercise? What
is a good running program? How do you avoid injury.
109 responses total.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 1 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Aug 23, 1997 (04:34) * 5 lines
I've heard that uphill running combined with walking downhill is easier on the
bones, joints and tendons than constant running on, say a track. This way you
really exercise the heart and lungs while being easier on the joints.
Any comments on a good running program?
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Response 2 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Tue, Sep 23, 1997 (14:22) * 1 lines
get out there and do it!
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Response 3 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Sep 24, 1997 (07:11) * 2 lines
I am! I cut a trail through the woods and get out there in the evenings. If I don't
run every night, the spider webs get out of hand.
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Response 4 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Sep 24, 1997 (12:22) * 1 lines
Great song by Joan Osbourne -- "Spider Webs"
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Response 5 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Tue, Oct 21, 1997 (11:43) * 1 lines
Went for a jog yesterday with a new friend of mine. Around a track. I got dizzy!
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Response 6 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Oct 22, 1997 (01:46) * 3 lines
Are you on a regular program at a track now? Are you doing timed laps?
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Response 7 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Oct 22, 1997 (13:57) * 1 lines
I hate running on a track, it is almost as bad as running on a treadmill. I want to GO somewhere. So, no. No regular program. I'm just jogging with this girl because she needs encouragement. Her goal is to run a 10K. So I signed us up for the Turkey Trot -- a 5K as something to help her work up to.
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Response 8 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Oct 22, 1997 (19:13) * 4 lines
Keep us posted on her/your progress and times, I'll be interested in hearing
how you progress. What's your workout schedule?
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Response 9 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (10:17) * 1 lines
Run when we have time and it's not snowing. *smile*
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Response 10 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (10:48) * 1 lines
I went for a run Friday night at the beginning of the blizzard, before I knew what was really going on. Never run in so much snow before. Must have dumped 2 inches in the short time I was out there.
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Response 11 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (11:39) * 2 lines
Do we have to come dig you out? How will we find you?
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Response 12 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (13:15) * 1 lines
I'm wearing bright magenta sweatpants, an earwrap and a baseball cap (snowvisor).
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Response 13 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (13:37) * 2 lines
I think we'll be able to spot you.
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Response 14 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (11:20) * 1 lines
Not running lately. I really hurt my back in a semi-comical but a bit frightening accident on Saturday night... snow related.
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Response 15 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (18:36) * 1 lines
I hope it gets better soon.
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Response 16 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Oct 30, 1997 (09:39) * 1 lines
it's getting there (to the better place)
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Response 17 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Nov 17, 1997 (12:13) * 1 lines
When the temps peeked above 20, I went running this weekend. Ice becomes quite the road hazard.
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Response 18 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Nov 17, 1997 (14:39) * 2 lines
What kind of shoes did you use?
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Response 19 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Tue, Nov 18, 1997 (12:43) * 1 lines
Running shoes. When I came to ice patches, I ran on the snow instead but some places were pretty slickery!
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Response 20 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Nov 18, 1997 (16:02) * 2 lines
Do we have a topic on running shoes?
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Response 21 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Nov 19, 1997 (14:03) * 1 lines
From the response to the running conference, I don't think we need one!
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Response 22 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Nov 19, 1997 (14:25) * 4 lines
Ok then let's talk about it here. What running shoes do you favor
Stacey? Are you running with Nikes, Reeboks??? How important are
good shoes in running?
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Response 23 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Nov 19, 1997 (14:32) * 2 lines
I favor Nikes. Reeboks are more comfy for short term IMO, but Nikes hold up better and provide more support for extra long runs (ie, the marathons!)
Shoes are vital for me. As soon as my shoes begin to lose support, I begin to get neck and back pains.
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Response 24 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Nov 19, 1997 (16:14) * 2 lines
You have a bit of a narrow foot don't you?
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Response 25 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Nov 20, 1997 (12:06) * 1 lines
Narrow heel, wide ball actually. Nike has improved it's footwear for people like me though, ten years ago, I could not wear NIke's without pain!
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Response 26 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Nov 20, 1997 (14:31) * 3 lines
I have a *wide* foot and it's very hard to find Nikes
that fit. And I don't like their current styles.
I guess I can't "be like Mike".
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Response 27 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Nov 20, 1997 (14:57) * 1 lines
There female running shoes and x-trainers tend to be less ostentatious that the male counterparts. Like peacocks, no?
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Response 28 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Nov 20, 1997 (15:23) * 2 lines
Like Mike.
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Response 29 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Nov 26, 1997 (11:27) * 2 lines
Tomorrow I'm doing the Turkey Trot. Come sonw or sleet...
Pray for snow, it's softer when it bonks you in the head.
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Response 30 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Nov 26, 1997 (11:28) * 1 lines
OOps! That was intended to read Snow or sleet. Although sonw sounds interesting too.
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Response 31 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Nov 26, 1997 (13:07) * 1 lines
I went on a run/jog again last night in the hills west of town.
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Response 32 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Dec 8, 1997 (19:58) * 2 lines
A run along Black's Beach!!
Heavenly.
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Response 33 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Dec 9, 1997 (00:34) * 3 lines
It's pretty late, but I may at least get a walk/run in tonight.
I'm out by Dripping Springs.
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Response 34 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Dec 15, 1997 (20:19) * 1 lines
Nice that you live in a safe enough area for such late night jaunts.
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Response 35 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Dec 16, 1997 (00:11) * 3 lines
I feel pretty safe just about anywhere. Of course,
I'm a big guy too.
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Response 36 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Dec 17, 1997 (20:18) * 1 lines
and mean looking!
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Response 37 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Dec 18, 1997 (01:05) * 2 lines
Right, totally fearsome.
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Response 38 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Dec 18, 1997 (11:16) * 1 lines
*smile*
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Response 39 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Fri, Feb 27, 1998 (12:04) * 2 lines
Hi. What only 2 runners out there? And no action since Dec? Now... has it really been that cold in Austin? Hi again Terry.... ok, where do i start? Since i last visited '96, I have run the Philadelphia Distance Run (a half marathon), been injured several times (of course) and am now training for the Marine Corp Marathon to be held in Oct '98. Am trying to run abt 18 mi per week at the moment, but lacking motivation as my training partner has been out of town more than in town. Looking forward t
forging some running partnerships here...
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Response 40 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Fri, Feb 27, 1998 (16:40) * 2 lines
it's been really that cold in Colorado...
mostly indoor track stuff. certainly nothing exciting enough to post.
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Response 41 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Feb 27, 1998 (20:15) * 2 lines
Stacey's being modest most likely, I've heard about her exploits on the
track, in the water and on wheels (bicycle wheels, that is).
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Response 42 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sat, Feb 28, 1998 (00:09) * 1 lines
Yeah... Colorado's been getting a bit of the white stuff. Not so here...mostly just cold and wet. Am heading for Taos next week for a skiing vacation. I don't ski... yet. Should be really interesting
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Response 43 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Feb 28, 1998 (12:19) * 1 lines
Wow, a first time skier! Are you taking lessons or just jumping in?
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Response 44 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sat, Feb 28, 1998 (14:12) * 1 lines
Is there a difference? In my case, either should prove to be, er, eventful. I tend to avoid sports involving weapon-like props. But, just in case I just don't get it, I'm taking my camera equipment with me so I can at least get some pretty shots. Oh, yes I'll be taking lessons. I figure I will become rather intimate with the Bunny Hill.
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Response 45 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Mar 1, 1998 (09:46) * 2 lines
What's your training routine for running these days, Gena?
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Response 46 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sun, Mar 1, 1998 (10:24) * 3 lines
The training 'goal' is as follows:
Mon - weights, Tues - 4/5 mi, Weds - weights, Thur - 4-5 mi, Fri 4-5 mi, Sat - weights, Sun - 6 mi . In another month, Thurs will become a 'speed' day at the track and Fri will become a rest day. At the same time the Sun run will lengthen making Mon a rest day. I may continue to do weight training on 'rest' days depending on my (or my running partner's) fatigue level. In addition to the noted milage, I use a heart monitor in order to maintain an easy/hard regimen, alternating between running at a 70%
f max heart rate with 80% days... speed days being at around 90-95% output. Any questions? Or are you already sorry you asked...
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Response 47 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Mar 1, 1998 (11:14) * 3 lines
No, I'm glad I asked. Why 4/5th of a mile and not a full mile, and why 6
miles on Sundays? What's the rational behind the routine?
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Response 48 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sun, Mar 1, 1998 (20:22) * 1 lines
It's 4 to 5 mi, silly bunny! Not 4/5th's.... you are a funny feller, though 4/5th of a mile sounds pretty attractive when its 20 degrees outside. Giggle, giggle, snicker... 4/5th's. I should be more consistant with my dividers. Sorry.
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Response 49 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Mar 1, 1998 (20:35) * 7 lines
Whew! I was wondering about that. In high school, I ran a great quarter
mile (one of the best in the State), but fell off quickly in the
distances above (1/2 mile and mile) and below (100 yard dash) that. What
is your best distance for time, Gena?
I was never much at distance running. The quarter mile is almost a sprint.
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Response 50 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sun, Mar 1, 1998 (23:00) * 7 lines
Well, I'm not a 'real' runner, i.e. I never ran track as a sport in school. I was a field hockey goalie, a softball catcher, a rugby wing forward, and basketball's shortest center. I didn't start running as a sport until '86 at the tender age of 30.
Twelve years later here are my PR's;
100 meter=16.5, 200 meter=34.58, 5K road=23:54, 4 mi road=32:36, 5 mi road=42:36, 10K road=52:56 and finally 1/2 marathon = 2:11:05 . And there you have it.
I'm now 42 and still have hopes of bettering all of my times. All the hype says women get faster between 35 and 45. I'm trying...
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Response 51 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (01:10) * 2 lines
I wonder why they peak at this age, and I assume they peak later than men?
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Response 52 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (07:45) * 1 lines
Yes... men peak (with most physical activity) between 18 and 25 (I think that's right...somebody correct me if not). After that any improvement is training and genetics. Women peak later and it seems childbirth enhances some womens results. That's out for me of course. I'm in the danger zone agewise and if you recall, my lifestyle isn't condusive to procreation. I'm a recreational runner at any rate... not in the 'elite' categorie.
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Response 53 of 109: Frank Susca (Cafe) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (09:38) * 1 lines
Wow. I ran cross-country in high school, and while I was pretty good I couldn't figure out why I should be happy running all over Manhattan in the rain and cold, so I went deeper into Bball & martial art. I'll be 42 this month. Very commendable Gena!
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Response 54 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (10:44) * 3 lines
thank goodness for Colorado and all its sun. Running in Austin was a pleasure (one that I may not have realized at the time) because it was always so temperate but despite the Colorado occasional cold and snow (!!!) the sun makes everything fine!
Snowshoeing would be the upcoming weekend's attraction. Kinda like running with clown shoes on. NOt quite as seamless as some make it look!
Considering coming down to Austin next year to do the Austin Motorola again... I'll let everyone know!
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Response 55 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (10:54) * 2 lines
Great news, we'll have to party some more!
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Response 56 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (18:07) * 1 lines
just have the beer cold at the finish line!! (with a banana and a glass of OJ!)
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Response 57 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (18:08) * 1 lines
Hey! Good to see folks back in here. I thought it was gonna be just me and Terry. Motivation, motivation... what do you think of an on-line running club? Terry...it could remain here or be it's on 'topic'. Ideas????
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Response 58 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (18:47) * 3 lines
Whichever you like, you're welcome to open as many new topics in as many
conferences as you like! Sounds great as a separate topic to me.
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Response 59 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Mon, Mar 2, 1998 (19:01) * 1 lines
Great! I'll start a new topic... The Spring's International Run Club (visions of world wide membership).
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Response 60 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Thu, Mar 5, 1998 (15:06) * 1 lines
Well, tomorrow morning I board a plane to TAOS N MEXICO for a week of fine mexican food, margaritas, and dangerous liasons with the Bunny Hill, a pair of skis and some really cold stuff called snow. I don't know how much running I'll do since the altitude is gonna kill me for the first couple of days (massachusetts is sea level... maybe lower), but I've packed my gear just in case. I'll have access to a laptop, so will probably check in. Everybody take care... see ya on da slopes!
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Response 61 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Mar 5, 1998 (18:19) * 1 lines
actually gena, the altitude won't really even start to affect you for a couple of days (except when you're drinking!) if you remember to drink plenty of water, you can resume your exercise regimen pretty much to the letter. But in a few days, your body will start to miss the extra oxygen and try and make up for it's lack of hemoglobin... then you MAY feel like shit. Just remember... PLENTY of water. Two glasses to every magarita -- MINIMUM!
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Response 62 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Mar 6, 1998 (02:39) * 1 lines
Catch ya on the slopes!
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Response 63 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sun, Mar 15, 1998 (15:00) * 7 lines
I'm baaa-aack!!
Had altitude headaches for three days, but survived. Did not run... got all the exercise a girl could have wanted (or not) picking myself up everytime I tried to stand up on a pair of ski's... and on a snowboard. Dislocated my thumb, briused my shins, strained my achilles and bruised parts of my body I never examined personally before... all in all, it was a blast!
And the food...oh god!!!
Today I ran 3 easy miles here at home. Felt pretty good. Tomorrow it's back to work and back to a normal workout schedule.
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Response 64 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Mar 15, 1998 (15:03) * 2 lines
Wow, you got banged up and had some great food! What was the skiiing like?
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Response 65 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Sun, Mar 15, 1998 (15:11) * 1 lines
Well according to the 'real' skiers in our bunch, the skiing was phenomenal. We got 8 inches of fresh powder the night before their first ski runs, and Taos has plenty of black diamond runs to keep those girls happy. I stayed in the beginner area, challenge enough! The entire week was clear and in the low 40's during the day... I got a sunburned face.
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Response 66 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Mar 16, 1998 (12:43) * 1 lines
glad it was a good experience!
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Response 67 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, May 18, 1998 (18:58) * 3 lines
ran the 1st annual Kinetics 5K a couple of weeks ago
with all the mountains about... I find it hard to choose running over skating or cycling!
The Bolder Boulder 10K is next Monday... VERY similar to the Capitol 10 in Austin... costumes, all ages, and of course same distance!
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Response 68 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, May 20, 1998 (08:38) * 2 lines
Are you doing any triathalons this summer, Stacey?
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Response 69 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, May 20, 1998 (16:43) * 2 lines
possibly the Tin Man in FOrt Collins.
but I'm more excited at this point about the charity rides through the mountains. Four days. 265 miles. Camping.
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Response 70 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Jun 3, 1999 (19:19) * 14 lines
well... four years later...
I'm signing up for another marathon...
only the very pleasant memories of the 26 miler remain in my brain now so I guess it's time!
Better cause this time... Leukemia Society!
last time I just ran for myself.
now I have others and a great cause to spur me on!
I shall keep you all updated on the details
Yesterday... for the first time in a few years I went running and actually have a WONDERFUL time.
Paul, you knew me right around the time of the first marathon...
did you hear all the gory details about the stress fracture?
well since then I've been pretty ugo bout the whole thing...
Team Leukemia has spurred me to try again!
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Response 71 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Jun 7, 1999 (11:28) * 5 lines
Stress facture, yep, you aand Patrick Ewing.
I'll be pulling for you in this one. They just ran the Danskin Triathalon
again in Austin.
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Response 72 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Jun 7, 1999 (18:38) * 2 lines
man, that one was a blast!
they don't run it here until August because the water temp is too cool yet!
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Response 73 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Jun 28, 1999 (11:10) * 15 lines
well I've crossed the mental 'hump' and gotten back into the joy of running.
I'm going daily now before work and always for time versus distance
one hour yesterday
40 minutes today
off Tuesday
50 minutes Wednesday (hard)
30 minutes Thursday (easy)
recovery on Friday - walking or cycling or goofing off
group run Saturday (1 1/2 hours hard)
and an easy Sunday
while it took several weeks to get into a groove, I'm enjoying the schedule now and finding the short runs easy and invigorating
(long runs are still kicking my ass!)
I met my patient honoree yesterday at what turned out to be a pretty emotional first meeting of Fall Team Leukemia in Training.
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Response 74 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Jun 28, 1999 (11:13) * 3 lines
Are you running the same course every day, or do you mix it up? Trail or
track?
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Response 75 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Jun 28, 1999 (12:16) * 7 lines
there are three parks within two miles of our house and one is about 50 yards away...
I usually run through the closest one (Ketring Park) and around Ketring Lake but the other day I ran over to Sterne Park and the rose garden.
Usually I'd get bored running through the same area but Ketring Lake has a swan couple with three cygnets, several duck families complete with ducklings and three families of canadian geese (w/ goslings) -- it's fun to watch them grow!
Littleton Historical Museum is also right there and there are two horses, three cows and two calfs (one born last week!), peacocks, quail and some big fat birds I don't know the name of.
Silly as it sounds, I run and chat with the animals...
At lunchtime I'll either run the Deer Creek hiking trail or another one that goes up and over the hogback (in the foothills)
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Response 76 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Mon, Jul 12, 1999 (15:53) * 2 lines
trained with my TNT team on Saturday...
ran a 10 K in 48!!!!
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Response 77 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (10:49) * 8 lines
difficult early a.m. workout...
3 sets of 300 sprints
one set is a sprint 300, easy 100, sprint 300, easy 100, sprint 300, easy 100, moderate 400...
so we did that 3 times.
I like the group trainings, I really need the push a lot of times...
anyone else running?
(even if it's just to answer the phone...)
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Response 78 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (10:54) * 1 lines
Nope, just swimming a lot.
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Response 79 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (13:26) * 2 lines
where??
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Response 80 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (21:14) * 4 lines
In the backyard. Haven't been to Bartons yet this year. Did you know the
pool temp there is a couple of degrees hotter than usual? It's about
70-72 degrees instead of the usual 68.
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Response 81 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (10:44) * 1 lines
Hmmm... reasons??
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Response 82 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (11:57) * 2 lines
Decreased water supply because of the vast amounts of water now being used
in the Austin area is part of it. The summer heat.
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Response 83 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (13:28) * 6 lines
but that water temp has been constant for years...
is the output still at 68 degrees but it's warming in the pool?
BTW... no running today... quads (if you can believe it!) are sore from all the sprints yesterday...
something interesting I heard as well... anaerobic activity causes the body to create new capillaries... eventually increasing the body's efficiency in distributing oxygen...
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Response 84 of 109: stacey leigh vura (stacey) * Thu, Sep 30, 1999 (10:02) * 5 lines
gotta say it...
running is the quintessential 'taking off the inches' exercise
Unfortuanately the inches are coming off the boobs too...
ANYONE OUT THERE RUNNING???
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Response 85 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Mon, Nov 15, 1999 (11:22) * 6 lines
Saturday was the biggest run before the marathon...
now I start tapering.
My running buddy and I ran a fairly swift 20.6 miles.
I took an OTC anti-inflammatory before the run and I was pain free all during.
A lot of stiffness Sunday but no joint pain and I feel great today!
This was an real accomplishment especially in the emotional sense... six more miles is inconsequential!
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Response 86 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Tue, Nov 30, 1999 (22:49) * 3 lines
did the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day
and 10 miles on Saturday
no more long runs... the marathon is in 12 days!
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Response 87 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Dec 15, 1999 (21:11) * 1 lines
looking back - were you as prepared as you would have liked to have been or over-prepared? Or...just right?
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Response 88 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (10:38) * 4 lines
just right methinks.
it's always hard to run significantly above or below your regular pace so there was no real way to prepare for that.
in fact, when I'm nervous I tend to push my pace so... the hardest part was being out there so long!
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Response 89 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (13:58) * 1 lines
Did you notice that your running shoes sustained more wear than usual? Our paving is made of lava gravel which is high in silicates. It is not only hard on kids' knees and elbows, it makes your shoes and tires wear out much sooner than they would on the Mainland road surfaces.
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Response 90 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (14:21) * 2 lines
I wore my old running shoes so this was their last hurrah anyway... they started out looking like hell!
I usually run on trails so the asphalt felt hard but then so would have regular asphalt when you're used to dirt!
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Response 91 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (14:29) * 1 lines
I notice that when I hike. Get shinsplints much easier pounding the pavement than when I am on dirt. Have 'um bronzed and hang them where you need inspiration - though you seem to be a self-motivator. I am still amazed and delighted with your run and conditioning! Another bow is due.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 92 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (14:39) * 2 lines
thanks!
*humblish bow with a big grin on my face*
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Response 93 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (15:43) * 1 lines
No need for the humility when you worked that hard to achieve your goal. The big grin is so appropriate. I am soooooo delighted for you!
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 94 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (09:44) * 2 lines
Is anyone doing any indoor running?
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 95 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (09:59) * 1 lines
on the treadmill when the weather is either too cold or too wet
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 96 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (10:05) * 2 lines
What facility to you use?
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 97 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (10:23) * 4 lines
I became a member of 24 Hour Fitness in February of 1999.
The facility is huge so equipment is always available and there are 24 Hour Fitnesses just about everywhere so I always have a gym if I'm traveling.
Are you still at the Q?
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Response 98 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Apr 10, 2000 (22:46) * 71 lines
2000 Honolulu
Marathon times will be in the chips
By Pat Bigold
Star-Bulletin
One of the most uncomfortable things about a footrace the size of the Honolulu Marathon is
the start.
With 21,211 official finishers in the 1999 race, it was the fourth-largest marathon in the
world. Buried in a sea of humanity that runs from Ala Moana Park to Queen Street
Extension starting line, participants trudge, run in place, push, yell, and sometimes trip in
their anxiety to begin running.
The anxiety comes from knowing that the one to eight minutes it takes to reach the start will
be added to their finishing times.
But that's all in the past now. Dr. Jim Barahal, president of the Honolulu Marathon
Association, is prescribing a stress pill for his race on Dec. 10.
Make that a microchip.
The 2000 Honolulu Marathon will use the ChampionChip for timing.
The chip, which is the size of a silver dollar, ties into the laces of a running shoe. Through
the use of a high-frequency identification system, it ensures that a runner's time from only
starting line to finish line is recorded. There's no need to remove it after the race because
all of the timing data will have been transmitted into race computers.
"The exciting part about this from the average runner's point of view is accurate timing and
reduction of anxiety to cross the start," Barahal said.
It also will nearly eliminate cheating and entirely eliminate the need for chutes at the finish
area.
A runner's family on the mainland, Japan or any part of the world will be able to track his or
her progress through postings on www.honolulumarathon.org during the race.
The ChampionChip is used throughout the world in footraces like the Boston, New York
City and Berlin marathons. It was invented in the Netherlands and was first used in 1994 in
Berlin.
Mike Burns, whose Burns Computer Services has handled Honolulu Marathon timing for
years, is the U.S. distributor and operator of the chip system.
"I'm hoping that Honolulu will have a minimum of three to four checkpoints," said Burns
from his Michigan office last week.
Barahal said he probably will place the timing mats at the start, the 10-kilometer (6.2
miles) point, the half-marathon (13.1 miles) point and the finish.
"It's too expensive to put them everywhere," he said.
"It will open up the finish area because you won't need any chutes.
"Now you have to have people in the chutes to keep people in order as they cross the
finish line. That's not a pleasant experience for runners not feeling well after completing the
marathon."
Each checkpoint will have two systems, except for the start, which could have four.
Each system costs $17,000 but the cost will be absorbed by the Honolulu Marathon
Association.
The cost of the new $8 chip, however, will be passed on to runners.
That will be immediately noticeable Saturday when the popular early sign-up period
begins.
Whereas the early entry fee was $2, it will increase to $10.
Barahal said he shied away from the chip during its first few years of use because of the
cost, which was $35 per chip. The more expensive chip was reusable. The Honolulu chip,
which will be emblazoned with a commemorative logo, can be used only once.
Because Honolulu's field is made up largely of Japanese runners, Barahal was concerned
not to scare them off with extra costs.
Of the 26,724 entrants in 1999, 12,877 were from Japan.
From May 15 to Oct. 31, the Honolulu Marathon entry fee for local residents will rise from
$30 to $37 while the fee for out-of-state runners will increase from $65 to $72.
From Nov. 1 to Nov. 14, the fee for local residents will go from $45 to $52. The nonresident
fee will jump from $75 to $82.
From Nov. 15 to Dec. 9, the late fee for all runners will increase from $100 to $110.
The Boston Marathon (April 17), which has John Hancock as its major sponsor, has the
most extensive chip operation of any race in the world. It uses about $500,000 worth of
systems on its course, providing runner splits every five kilometers and at the
half-marathon mark. The progress of any runner can be tracked during the race via the
Internet.
The chip is a transponder attached to a tiny coil of wire. Each chip, created by Texas
Instruments, has a unique seven-character ID code which cannot be duplicated.
The chip remains passive until the wire comes into contact with the magnetic field created
by 3-foot-by-7-foot mats placed at strategic points on the race course.
When the runner sets foot on the mat, the transponder transmits its ID code to antenna
wires inside the mat and the runner's time is recorded.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 99 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Apr 11, 2000 (20:12) * 32 lines
The Sex Drive of Long Distance Runners
LONDON (Reuters) - Sex on the eve of a big race is good for marathon
running, according to a survey carried out for the organizers of Sunday's
London marathon.
``Every competitor planning to build a last-minute lovemaking session into
their training program will run faster than those who don't,'' organizers said on
Tuesday.
``And the study goes on to conclude that marathon running can be good for
your sex life, with 30 percent of those questioned saying the sport had
improved their performance in bed.''
The survey, commissioned by the race sponsors, explores the loves, hates
and habits of long distance runners and was based on the finishing times of
2,000 entrants in last year's event, of both sexes.
Half of those questioned maintained their sex life had been unaffected by
running while eight percent said running had harmed it.
Most runners were against sex the night before the big day competitors have
to get up early on the morning of the race.
``But those who said 'yes' with men being more 'for' than women had faster
finishing times,'' organizers said.
Peter Marsh of the Oxford-based Social Issues Research Center who carried
out the survey, added: ``For the first time we have gone inside the mind of the
marathon runner and produced some very interesting findings not least those
about sex.
``The survey also shows how preparing to take part in this great test of
endurance can affect many different areas of people's lives.''
The favorite for Sunday's men's race however, the U.S.-based Khalid
Khannouchi of Morocco, is not a fan of sex before hours of pounding the
streets.
``We don't have sex not even a week before,'' his wife and coach Sandra said.
``The week before we just concentrate on the marathon. After the race is over
we have a party. But not before. It doesn't work for us.''
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 100 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Apr 17, 2000 (22:31) * 70 lines
Khannouchi Hopes to Resolve Citizenship Difficulties
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Khalid Khannouchi's prospects of running in the
Sydney Olympics depend both on his recovery from the London marathon
and a resolution to his citizenship difficulties.
The 28-year-old Moroccan, who finished third in Sundays' race, is seeking
U.S. citizenship and a place in the American team for this year's Games.
Holder of the world best for the 42.195 km event, Khannouchi hopes to take
advantage of a provision expediting citizenship for spouses employed
overseas now that his American wife Sandra works in Spain for a U.S. firm.
Khannouchi's Houston-based lawyer, Harry Gee, is optimistic that his client's
citizenship will come through by May 3, the same week as the U.S. Olympic
marathon trials.
``There is an opportunity for him to get it in time,'' Gee, who is involved with
the Houston 2012 Olympic bid and volunteered his services in this case, said
last week.
``I project about a 80 percent chance.''
Having represented Morocco at the 1993 World University Games in Buffalo,
New York, Khannouchi would then need Moroccan approval to represent
another country less than three years after receiving that country's
citizenship.
A Moroccan athletic federation official indicated that Khannouchi's chances of
getting that approval were questionable.
``In my opinion, he doesn't have much chance,'' said head national coach
Aziz Daouda.
The final decision would rest with the Moroccan Olympic Committee, and the
Khannouchis have also expressed hopes that the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) would intervene.
``We would have a meeting about this problem if a written request were
received,'' said Moroccan Olympic Committee general secretary Mustapha
Zekri through a translator Friday from Rabat.
Zekri said he had not yet discussed the matter with the IOC.
KHANNOUCHI FACES TOUGH SCHEDULE
If Khannouchi were to receive his U.S. citizenship and reassurance of
Moroccan approval by the targeted May date, however, he would have to
either run his second marathon in three weeks, followed by a third five months
later in Sydney, or start training for the U.S. 10,000 meter track trials in July.
Either option is a tall order. Most top marathoners run just two events a year,
and Khannouchi, who has previously run just one, may see his performance
suffer.
On the track, although Khannouchi won 5,000 meters gold at the 1993
University Games, he has not raced in years his medal hopes are slim.
Although he said he has not attempted to contact Khannouchi, Daouda said
the runner could still represent his native country if he wished.
``He's welcome, because he's Moroccan,'' said Daouda.
Moroccan Olympic marathon team selection begins in mid-May, with London
runner-up Abdelkader El Mouaziz currently the strongest candidate. But the
Ossining, N.Y.-based Khannouchi attributes his 1993 move to the United
States to disappointment with the Moroccan federation and he is unlikely now
to join them.
Even if he misses the Sydney Games, Khannouchi will need Moroccan
approval to represent the United States at the world championships in 2001.
Khannouchi avoided discussing his citizenship issue in the days surrounding
his London race, but three weeks ago, at the Lisbon half-marathon, he was
generally optimistic.
``Getting the job abroad was the hardest part,'' said Sandra Khannouchi about
the citizenship application.
Gee said a similar immigration proposal had been invoked in the case of
soccer player and former French citizen David Regis.
Regis obtained U.S. citizenship in about three months, in time to join the
1998 U.S. World Cup team, even though, unlike Khannouchi, he was not even
an American resident at the start of the process.
``Sandra's having taken a job for this purpose did not weaken the case,'' said
Gee. ``If you meet the legal requirements of the provision, you are entitled to
the benefits.'' he said.
Daouda was critical of the rushed citizenship process and obtaining
Morocco's approval may prove the harder bureaucratic hurdle.
``It's not fair, otherwise we will have mercenaries in sport, people competing
for a country and then two months before the Olympics changing the country
and asking for approval,'' he said.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 101 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Apr 17, 2000 (22:34) * 14 lines
Moroccan Wins the World's Toughest Race
RABAT (Reuters) - Moroccan Mohamed Ahansal won the world's toughest
race, the Marathon des Sables, Monday for the third time.
Race organizers said Mohamed's younger brother Lahcen was second at the
end of the 149-miles, six-stage race.
Described by organizers as ``the hardest and the longest since its creation in
1985,'' this year's race was marked by searing heat reaching up to 122
degrees Fahrenheit and strong sandstorms.
Mohammed won the race in 1997 and 1999 while Lahcen won in 1998.
A record 680 competitors from around the world took part in this year's race
but organizers said there was also the highest number of retirements.
The two Ahansal brothers run a trekking and camel-touring agency in the
southern city of Ouarzazate.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 102 of 109: stacey leigh tinianov (stacey) * Tue, Apr 18, 2000 (12:36) * 2 lines
ugh.
122 degrees F
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 103 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Apr 18, 2000 (12:45) * 1 lines
No wonder they said it is the worst or whatever. I'm surprised many finish under those conditions!
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 104 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, May 3, 2000 (23:41) * 16 lines
Runner Dies After Freak Hammer Accident
PRAGUE (Reuters) - A teenage Czech athlete has died after being hit by a
hammer in a freak accident at a local meeting, her club said Wednesday.
Zuzana Krejcova was struck in the head and neck by the hammer which
broke while being thrown by Czech number one Vladimir Maska in Turnov
Monday, Mirko Graef, an official at the Slovan Liberec athletic club, told
Reuters.
The 18-year-old middle distance runner was hit as she sat about 10 meters
outside the throwing zone.
The athlete, who finished fifth in the Czech junior indoor 800 meters
championship earlier this year, died of her injuries in hospital Tuesday, Graef
said.
Graef said standard precautions were taken for throwing the seven kilogram
(14.4 pound) hammer.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 105 of 109: gena (zx6rider) * Thu, May 4, 2000 (19:33) * 3 lines
What a shame...
they ought to put a backstop around those throwing things, with it open only out to the correct throwing direction.
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 106 of 109: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, May 4, 2000 (19:38) * 1 lines
Absolutely! They have batting cages around baseball players and all sorts of other precautions made of heavy net and strong frames... Guess they might do so now...
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 107 of 109: stacey (stacey) * Thu, Aug 7, 2003 (22:50) * 3 lines
Slowly getting back into the fun run scene!
I did a 4-miler on the 4th of July and a 10K last Sunday...
I am as slow as the proverbial molasses in the wintertime and the "free" t-shirts just don't mean as much as they used to but... hey!
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 108 of 109: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Aug 9, 2003 (15:51) * 2 lines
That's great. What's your workout schedule like?
Topic 6 of 20 [fitness]: running
Response 109 of 109: stacey leigh (stacey) * Mon, Aug 25, 2003 (22:38) * 6 lines
ha!
ummm... put kids to bed at 8:30pm, grab some caffeine, kiss my husband and head to the gym. Depending on what is in my cup I will either 'workout' or 'play' on the elliptical trainer for 45-60 minutes and, if I've actually 'worked out' as opposed to the alternative, I'll try some free weights (8 whole pounds!)!
During the days the kids and I will walk a couple of miles (kids in stroller, me pushing) or I've just started skating with them in the double jogger.
Ri had his first Burley ride last weekend and that went pretty well, so I may add some cycling to the mix when the weather is a bit more predicatable.
And you? Running at all? Still swimming regularly?
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