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has anyone done an Urban Challenge?

I recently learned of an event in my area called the Urban Challenge. It involves running/walking (up to 8 miles or so?) along with solving trivia and finding clues to reach specific destinations in a certain order. I was wondering if anyone here has ever done one of these? I might be up for it. It...

by User avatar OctoberBlue

When is the best training time in your opinion?

When is the best training time in your opinion? I never make a fuss over that since I can run whenever I have the time and I don’t need any special conditions to go and run. I can even run at noon in the summer. I know that many people like either morning or evening run. How about you? And...

by User avatar parker

Give Blood Before You Start your Base Training

Has anyone else ever tried this? Give blood before you start your base training (10 miles a day or more). I find that if I can push through the intiall hurt from lack of blood. That once the blood returns in a week or so, I feel like Superman.. I get use to running with a pint low and then...

by User avatar whiteboykilla

Poll: Recovery after a long run

Please enlighten me with your thoughts on the days after a long run of 18+ miles. I just did a 20 mile run on Sunday and I'm still working through the soreness. Mon. Off Tues. 2 miles elliptical Wed. 3 slow running miles Thurs. 5 miles/10 minute mile pace What should I be doing after a...

by User avatar Noley

How do you NOT go mental on long runs

I would like to be able to do a long run without going out and having to worry about time. I don't know how many times I've convinced myself of this, but everytime, I fail. Then don't pace myself and I wear out early. TIA!

by User avatar herrk1

Thing that motivates you during race?

What is the thing that motivates you during race? Sometimes when the race is long, you find yourself considering the idea to quit, pick up your stuff and go home to sleep. And what is the thought that prevents you from doing that and urges you to finish the race no matter how tired and exhausted you...

by User avatar tiebout

what should my stride length be?

Hi all - I've heard various things about stride length. I've heard that it is valuable as a runner to have a longer, more ground-covering stride. However, I'm also a triathlete, and i've heard from fellow triathletes that shortening your stride and taking quicker steps is more efficient and...

by User avatar JulesE

Trainer time vs Road time?

Can you tell me is how to compare trainer time and road time? When it’s cold I prefer training in my room on my trainer than getting out and torturing myself. Now I’d like to know how to calculate my efficiency and performance on the trainer in comparison to road training. Is there any...

by User avatar vlad

How to correct my stitch problem and keep running?

Answered by a doctor

On my last two runs (short distance midweek 2 milers) Ive gotten serious side stitch problems. How should I correct these and not stop running. Of late I just had a bit of a decrease in my time, from avg. 10min to almost 9 min avg? It has only been since this speed increase that I've...

by User avatar RexRacer

What can i expect from running in my golden ages?

Answered by a doctor

Hi I posted this in the startine forum but thought I would also post it here. Any help would be appreciated. Hello I am 45 years old and started running again in the last 6 months because my 13 year old twin daughters decided they liked cross country. So any way I am now running again and am...

by User avatar Run4Christ