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Author:  washing machine [ Sat January 16, 2021 4:44 am ]
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verb_to_trust wrote:
washing machine wrote:
verb_to_trust wrote:
washing machine wrote:
verb_to_trust wrote:
I've had a few pairs of Kinvaras over the years.

Was it tough on your calves and ankles after running on Bostons?


I wouldn't want to be in them for longer distances but it's a shoe with a solid reputation and is affordable.

How long is "longer distances?"


I'd wear them up to 10k distance but the 4mm drop would annoy me anything longer than that.

:thumbsup:

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Sat January 16, 2021 5:10 am ]
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does running backward have any effect on the durability of running shoes?

Author:  washing machine [ Sat January 16, 2021 5:37 pm ]
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I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Sat January 16, 2021 7:53 pm ]
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washing machine wrote:
I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

did it take you a long time to develop that love, or was it rather immediate?

Author:  washing machine [ Sat January 16, 2021 8:02 pm ]
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

did it take you a long time to develop that love, or was it rather immediate?

Took a very long time, but this thread was key to it. I did a half marathon a decade ago, but looking back, I don't think I loved running back then. I never think about that race or the training leading up to it when I think of my best runs. Realistic goals and a flexible routine help a ton. In fact, I would say that I didn't really love running until last summer. For the first time in my adult life I had no job, no immediate plans, and nowhere to be but home. Running became so much less work because my only real goal was just getting out there before the family woke up and claiming a small chunk of the day.

I'll also add that I participated in a pretty influential to me virtual race type thing. A beloved runner in the online community fell ill and a pledge run was held for his bills. I got really, really into that and really saw firsthand how much of a community the running world can be, even if just online or on Strava. I loved being a small part of it and it gave my runs a deeper meaning. Now I see it when another runner waves or we share stories here and it helps with that love of the sport.

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Sat January 16, 2021 8:06 pm ]
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washing machine wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

did it take you a long time to develop that love, or was it rather immediate?

Took a very long time, but this thread was key to it. I did a half marathon a decade ago, but looking back, I don't think I loved running back then. I never think about that race or the training leading up to it when I think of my best runs. Realistic goals and a flexible routine help a ton. In fact, I would say that I didn't really love running until last summer. For the first time in my adult life I had no job, no immediate plans, and nowhere to be but home. Running became so much less work because my only real goal was just getting out there before the family woke up and claiming a small chunk of the day.

i get that...i definitely don't love it, but i want to challenge myself and accomplish something so means to an end i suppose...i don't go out and try to beat my previous pace each time, but it's in the back of my mind

Author:  washing machine [ Sat January 16, 2021 8:09 pm ]
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

did it take you a long time to develop that love, or was it rather immediate?

Took a very long time, but this thread was key to it. I did a half marathon a decade ago, but looking back, I don't think I loved running back then. I never think about that race or the training leading up to it when I think of my best runs. Realistic goals and a flexible routine help a ton. In fact, I would say that I didn't really love running until last summer. For the first time in my adult life I had no job, no immediate plans, and nowhere to be but home. Running became so much less work because my only real goal was just getting out there before the family woke up and claiming a small chunk of the day.

i get that...i definitely don't love it, but i want to challenge myself and accomplish something so means to an end i suppose...i don't go out and try to beat my previous pace each time, but it's in the back of my mind

https://anchor.fm/believe-in-the-run/ep ... ing-enb6kh

Coach Bennett has a lot to say about this. Push yourself by all means, but above all, enjoy the run.

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Sat January 16, 2021 8:14 pm ]
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washing machine wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

did it take you a long time to develop that love, or was it rather immediate?

Took a very long time, but this thread was key to it. I did a half marathon a decade ago, but looking back, I don't think I loved running back then. I never think about that race or the training leading up to it when I think of my best runs. Realistic goals and a flexible routine help a ton. In fact, I would say that I didn't really love running until last summer. For the first time in my adult life I had no job, no immediate plans, and nowhere to be but home. Running became so much less work because my only real goal was just getting out there before the family woke up and claiming a small chunk of the day.

i get that...i definitely don't love it, but i want to challenge myself and accomplish something so means to an end i suppose...i don't go out and try to beat my previous pace each time, but it's in the back of my mind

https://anchor.fm/believe-in-the-run/ep ... ing-enb6kh

Coach Bennett has a lot to say about this. Push yourself by all means, but above all, enjoy the run.

before i signed up for a 5k i got in the routine of just going and doing what i could do in an hour...then i just focused on the 5k pace, and definitely improved as i went...that was mid novemberish, and since then i haven't done much at all so now i'm just trying to get back out there when it's not dark or shivering cold...but i do think about the pace too much

i can't imagine doing a half marathon though...did you have to walk much?

Author:  washing machine [ Sat January 16, 2021 9:22 pm ]
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
washing machine wrote:
I only went a mile today but it was enough to give me the best morning feeling. Gorgeous day. Felt like crap for the first two minutes then I passed another runner, got that friendly wave, then floated on for the rest of the jog. I love running.

did it take you a long time to develop that love, or was it rather immediate?

Took a very long time, but this thread was key to it. I did a half marathon a decade ago, but looking back, I don't think I loved running back then. I never think about that race or the training leading up to it when I think of my best runs. Realistic goals and a flexible routine help a ton. In fact, I would say that I didn't really love running until last summer. For the first time in my adult life I had no job, no immediate plans, and nowhere to be but home. Running became so much less work because my only real goal was just getting out there before the family woke up and claiming a small chunk of the day.

i get that...i definitely don't love it, but i want to challenge myself and accomplish something so means to an end i suppose...i don't go out and try to beat my previous pace each time, but it's in the back of my mind

https://anchor.fm/believe-in-the-run/ep ... ing-enb6kh

Coach Bennett has a lot to say about this. Push yourself by all means, but above all, enjoy the run.

before i signed up for a 5k i got in the routine of just going and doing what i could do in an hour...then i just focused on the 5k pace, and definitely improved as i went...that was mid novemberish, and since then i haven't done much at all so now i'm just trying to get back out there when it's not dark or shivering cold...but i do think about the pace too much

i can't imagine doing a half marathon though...did you have to walk much?

Not too much until about halfway thru. It was in Vegas and started and ended on the Strip, four miles long each way. I was surprised at how much the energy of the mass of people, the cheers, and the Vegas lights propelled me. Off the strip and thru the seedier downtown and Fremont Street portions were definitely rough goings though. That's where all the walking happened.

Author:  washing machine [ Mon January 18, 2021 5:31 pm ]
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Got two easy miles in before sunrise. Saw three people in the park, max. Always feels like I know some secret no one else knows by getting out there before the world wakes up.

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Mon January 18, 2021 6:33 pm ]
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nice

i was going to jog either yesterday or today, but my body for some reason doesn’t feel like it’s right to jog right now

Author:  washing machine [ Mon January 18, 2021 6:34 pm ]
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Two things always worth listening to: your body and your mama.

Author:  ghost [ Mon January 18, 2021 6:41 pm ]
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
nice

i was going to jog either yesterday or today, but my body for some reason doesn’t feel like it’s right to jog right now


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Author:  washing machine [ Mon January 18, 2021 6:45 pm ]
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:haha:

I think Goggins is so ridiculous but I also read his tweets every morning for inspiration. What a personality.

Author:  ghost [ Mon January 18, 2021 6:52 pm ]
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He'll be president someday. MAKE AMERICA HARD AGAIN.

Author:  washing machine [ Mon January 18, 2021 7:09 pm ]
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Taking the souls of motherfuckers in every battle for these once strong United States...of the mind.

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Mon January 18, 2021 7:13 pm ]
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washing machine wrote:
Two things always worth listening to: your body and your mama.

now i have a headache and feel like i could fall asleep at any minute...thanks brain/mom

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Mon January 18, 2021 7:14 pm ]
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i don’t like him and i hate that we share a name

Author:  washing machine [ Mon January 18, 2021 8:14 pm ]
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What don't you like about him?

Author:  lennytheweedwhacker [ Mon January 18, 2021 8:26 pm ]
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washing machine wrote:
What don't you like about him?

he comes off like a grade-a dingleberry

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