are there any runners here?

[morefoolyou]

this is a small base, all we have been running here are 5ks. the colombians are stepping up the game and now sunday will be a 10k. probably on a 5k loop.

so should i go from running a 5k weekly long run to 10k? i've already run 6.2 miles so far this week.

[Ileneforward]

Shhhhhhh, keep your voice down!  I run every day..and I think stepping up to a 10k long run for you is awesome!   I am training for a marathon and am starting my monster month now..going from 40 miles a week to 55.

[morefoolyou]

ssshhhhh, there's some rule about 10-20% increases per week.
this is kinda like a 100% increase.

enjoy the marathon. as the penguin said, it is the perfect distance for big truths.

[Kumbaya]

What is this you are speaking of?  Most of these people stopped running before Obama took office.

[Coyote Mas Loco]

I am running about 66 miles this week. I'm really freaking old but still manage sub 1:20 half marathon and under 36 for the 10K this summer. I tend to suck at 5K and under and my marathon ability is no great shakes. I like long tempo runs driving our cat crazy, sort of miss having dogs around the house, and enjoy walks in the park--especially when we get to see bison, deer, or elk. But the coolest thing was seeing a bobcat last winter. That's my life and interests in a nutshell. 

[glwestcott]

At 70, I'm still running 10 to 15 miles a week, but no races. Just do it because it keeps me able to be active and able to do what I want. Who knows how many more years I can keep it up but doing that and alternating with gym days for weight machines keeps me going for now.  I know there are many here running more than I am, but then competition isn't the point for me anymore.

[Chasing Amy]

I injured my hamstring last year and running just hasn't been the same. I still get out there and slog for a few miles here and there with discomfort, but I don't know that I'll ever train and race again - I have mixed feelings about this.

[crazypants]

I'm down to 2 days per week running at 7-9k per run but am lifting a lot more and that's taking up all my energy.


I did get a new SRM for deadlifts and have been doing more in double farmer carries which is so much fun

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[70.3]

Running? Ew. No.

Had to give it up last year because of arthritis in my footsies so now I just walk and enjoy being fat (frankly Im in lazy mode. There is no reason I cant ride my bike or swim..lazeeeeee.)

[witchypoo]

of course.
but rowing is priority right now.

[Coyote Mas Loco]

I injured my hamstring last year and running just hasn't been the same. I still get out there and slog for a few miles here and there with discomfort, but I don't know that I'll ever train and race again - I have mixed feelings about this.

You're just a kid. Much to young to throw in the towel. Get rehab.

[Chasing Amy]

You're just a kid. Much to young to throw in the towel. Get rehab.

I did and no change. It starts to hurt when I exceed five miles.


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[ctjim]

Sure. 20mpw or so

[Richard21142]

I tore something in my knee last December; and haven't run since.  So right now, I support my knee and either row or ride on a stationary bike.  In September, I'm, going to make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon for options.  Even if I have surgery, I won't run again.  I had knee surgery 45 years ago and would prefer now to  compete online with my rowing machine. 

[Xavier Dan Q]

I am 60 and I still run. About 18 miles a week but then again I walk approximately 15 miles on my work days.
I don't race as often, however and gave up marathons about 7 years ago.

[Natasha]

I stopped running a few weeks ago, and will pick it up again in September. It feels good to take a break once in a while.

[Richard21142]

I did and no change. It starts to hurt when I exceed five miles.

I tore my hamstring pretty badly doing sprints (I was a sprinter back then).  Fast forward 16 years and after running a marathon, I tore some of the scar tissue.  I went to an orthopedic surgeon and he was pretty impressed with the scar tissue (while looking at the x-rays).  His advice, which was pretty successful, was to do a lot of stretching to improve flexibility.  I also iced my hamstring and had my wife do a very deep massage to break up some of the scar tissue.  A few year later, I was again having a problem with my hamstring and it went away when I started using "The Stick".

I also did some hamstring curls with weights to improve overall strength.  I didn't use heavy weights but lighter weights with higher reps; light enough so I could lift daily.  A physical therapist measured the strength of my hamstrings through it's range of motion; both before I started lifting and after lifting for a month.  Even though the weight lifted wasn't that heavy, there was a significant increase in strength.

[chqm8]

Almost 51 yrs old here.

I've been averaging between 20-30 miles a week so far this year.  To answer your question about increasing your mileage:  don't 'they' say that you shouldn't increase more than 10% a week?  Or something like that?  lol.  I'm no expert.  Clearly.

I dont 'race' but I will occassionally sign up for races just to get a new shirt or beer glass.  I've never been competitive.  I just want to burn calories and possibly live longer than I might if I were otherwise sedentary 24-7.   

[diablita]

Good to know Richard.  i'm glad that treatment plan worked for you.

[crazypants]

I did and no change. It starts to hurt when I exceed five miles.


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See you on the deadlifts matt and squat rack


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