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Should i line up closer to the front during a race?

it's my typical routine - every 5K RR stands in the back of the pack. i don't dare go up front with the real runners even tho i know much slower runners than I are up there at the line. my husband feels this is somewhat of a disadvantage to me. Sometimes, it takes me a full 2 minutes to catch...

by User avatar rolling rock

I think my toenail is going to fall off

Answered by a doctor

Is this because of the shoes I'm wearing or just from me adding miles with longer runs? It gets blacker and blacker every run.

by User avatar akern

What time do you run?

This has been asked before but we have some newer folks... Morning? Lunchtime? Right after work? Right before bed? all of the above?

by User avatar cherylpf

Okay let's post some race rules for people

that should be enforced with deadly force if violated. 1. If you take a water cup. Do not stop in the middle of the road you will likely impede someone's progress 2. If you are going to dump water do a courtesy look behind to see if you will splash someone. 3. Running with a partner is...

by User avatar copteacher

Would you rather be an average runner in a big group or best runner in a small group?

MED's post got me thinking: Would you rather big an okay runner in a big pond or the best runner in a small pond? I prefer the big pond.

by User avatar runaroundsue

Increasing fitness with cross training

I heard about cross training. I want to improve my health and overall fitness. I was suggested that I should give cross training a try. I am not sure about this. Does it have any advantages over the other types of workouts? What do you think about increasing fitness with cross training?

by User avatar barnie

alternative idea to workout

hey, i know some of you are race directors! anyway, i just joined the WTC (wisconsin track club) and received this email from the group. I thought it sounded like so much fun, i decided to share it with all of you. >Divisions: >0-5yrs old (fun loving toddlers) >6-10 (fun loving children)...

by User avatar shelee

Do your hands sweat when you run?

Inside your gloves that is? I had to borrow my husbands gloves the other day because I couldn't find mine. My hands always sweat inside my gloves, I never thought much about it. The husband went to run when I got home, stuck his hand in the glove and went EWWWW!! Then went on to claim his hands...

by User avatar akern

Do you tell your SO, roomie, etc, what route your are running?

Answered by a doctor

Do you tell your SO, roomie, etc, what route your are running, cycling, etc. when you go out. Since I have returned on a limited basis to the roads, and under the circumstances, Jen, likes to have an idea of where I will be just in case I am gone too long. I do carry my cell phone with me just...

by User avatar Cappy

Do "cool down" runners bother you as much as they bother me?

When you are concluding the last mile (or so) of a road race.... I beginning to resent the folks that have already finished their race and are doing their "cool down" run on the race course. Typically, they run the last mile or two of the course backwards, passing you. They typically offer...

by User avatar sonnylax