Author Topic: running (Read 946 times)

hawker238 · « **on:** February 22, 2004, 07:11:54 PM »

Does anyone here run track and field?

Kieran · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2004, 07:14:58 PM »

I am a road racer, mostly marathons now, but I have done a ton of 5Ks. I coached Cross-Country. I know that's not the same, but what are you wanting to know?

hawker238 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2004, 07:17:42 PM »

I'm just wondering if there are any people out there who are still running. I've just started to get really into track and field, though XC was one of the best sports I've ever done.

Coaches are awesome people. ~~Kieran~~

senna · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2004, 07:22:35 PM »

recently started to jog again. Did 3 miles first time out in a year but I injured my foot.

pugg666 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2004, 07:40:33 PM »

running , not unless i'm tied to a moving car.

Octavius · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2004, 07:51:38 PM »

runners (sprinters) are just scared vaulters.

Former pole vaulter here

hawker238 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2004, 07:53:02 PM »

Pfffft, why do you need that pole, making up for something? (jk)

I have a bunch of friends who want to pole vault in the spring. I'm not sure if any of em realize the amount of work that goes into it? What's your PR for the vault?

mrblack · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2004, 08:07:06 PM »

I ran enough In the Army.
I did run track In high school 220yd and discus

Kieran · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2004, 08:12:22 PM »

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Originally posted by hawker238
I'm just wondering if there are any people out there who are still running. I've just started to get really into track and field, though XC was one of the best sports I've ever done.

Coaches are awesome people. ~~Kieran~~

I ran three marathons last year; Louisville, Chicago, and Huntsville. I was coaching a couple of fellows to a Boston qualifier. One made it, one didn't. Three of us have decided to run Boston this year, so I am currently training for that one.

I used to run 70-85 miles per week, but a heel spur (and family commitments) has cut that to 50-60. I don't take it nearly as seriously now, and I am having more fun than ever.

Some people are simply better at track than cross, and vice versa. That's usually a matter of mindset. Myself, I like the road or cross. I like variety in the view.

senna · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2004, 08:28:21 PM »

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Originally posted by mrblack
I ran enough In the Army.
I did run track In high school 220yd and discus

Too bad your knee gave out. My foot my foot! Can you imagine the pain?

hawker238 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2004, 09:08:18 PM »

I love the view as well, but I'm just plain better at sprinting....

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2004, 10:12:05 PM »

Running for fun? Psshaw!

I only run if i'm chasing something. Or something's chasing me.

While you guys might think you're fast, you'd be surprised how fast the rest of us can go when we need to.

Octavius · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2004, 10:32:37 PM »

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Originally posted by hawker238
Pfffft, why do you need that pole, making up for something? (jk)

I have a bunch of friends who want to pole vault in the spring. I'm not sure if any of em realize the amount of work that goes into it? What's your PR for the vault?

14' 6"

Vaulting is very fun. Just don't plant wrong and fling yourself onto the track while there's a race in progress.

You need tremendous upperbody and ab strength... of which the abs are long gone

As to running, a friend of mine ran the Boston marathon last year. Took 76th place in his category. He's a machine.

B17Skull12 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2004, 11:27:14 PM »

i do track anf field, i missed try outs hehe.

SunTracker · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2004, 01:00:49 AM »

Running is 90% genetic. The other 10% is training. But if you enjoy running, go for it.