Author Topic: running (Read 977 times)

Tarmac · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2004, 01:13:23 AM »

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Originally posted by lasersailor184
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.

Speaking of running and chasing -- I did my second round of police academy physicals yesterday. Cranked out a mile and a half in 11 minutes in the dryest building I've ever been in -- each breath felt like it was full of sawdust.

Then I yakked on the track. The drill sergeant was not happy.

Nilsen · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2004, 03:41:58 AM »

Used to run abit before and during my days in the navy, but NEVER for fun.

I prefer swimming or biking to give my lungs a trim. Hiking in the mountains with a heavy pack is also nice.

And btw....after i quit the smokes almost a month ago now it feels like i have an extra set of lungs

Kieran · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:20:06 AM »

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

You've got that exactly backwards. Anyone can run, it's only a matter of how fast you can go. Very mediocre runners can develop a high degree of fitness and compete with all but the very best.

pugg666 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:37:38 AM »

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I prefer swimming or biking to give my lungs a trim. Hiking in the mountains with a heavy pack is also nice.

That's what i do to keep in shape (6" 170 pounds, 30 years old). I a fairly heavy smoker ( pack a day at times) and Biking/swimming/hiking is A LOT easier on the lungs than running, well for me anyways. I only run when I absolutely have to.

hawker238 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2004, 04:33:42 PM »

14'6"! That's freaking incredible!

Nilsen · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2004, 04:48:22 PM »

pugg

.....and better for the knees to

Ripsnort · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2004, 05:04:06 PM »

Used to be a Week-end warrior runner but now limited to bicycles (running is hard on my knees, worse than lifting)

midnight Target · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2004, 05:56:34 PM »

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Originally posted by Octavius
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

I played Basketball and high jumped in high school. I was asked to try vaulting, but I decided I didn't want to fall any farther than I could jump up.

Vaulters all seemed kinda twisted to me.

I also had a fling at the 1/2 mile. Masochistic M*****F****** distance!!!

mrblack · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2004, 05:57:56 PM »

The 220 was enough for me I think my best was around 23.80 something

Nilsen · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:03:40 PM »

beats me, my record is 75.23 with mandatory puke-break

Kieran · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:11:58 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
I also had a fling at the 1/2 mile. Masochistic M*****F****** distance!!!

No doubt. Too long to be a sprint, too short to be distance, so you train like a distance runner and race like a sprinter. About 2 minutes of hell on the track. You have to be one strong MF to be a good half-miler.

Kevin14 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:35:13 PM »

Hmm, I respect the runners, even with their short shorts, but soccer, basketball, and lacrosse are for me

SunTracker · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2004, 08:14:05 PM »

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You've got that exactly backwards. Anyone can run, it's only a matter of how fast you can go. Very mediocre runners can develop a high degree of fitness and compete with all but the very best.

Negative, you can only change your aerobic capacity by a few percent.

Its also up to genetics how responsive your body is to training.

hawker238 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2004, 08:41:10 PM »

I believe that. I'm starting my first year of running, so I'm obviously not at my maxium running capacity, but I'm way better than some 3 year kids.

We'll put it at 50/50.

mrblack · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2004, 08:44:17 PM »

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Originally posted by SunTracker
Negative, you can only change your aerobic capacity by a few percent.

Its also up to genetics how responsive your body is to training.

When I went In the Army I could run 1 mile.
When I came out I could run 15 in full web gear with weapon.
Training does wonders as does the magic of youth.