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I'm 46 how quick should I run a mile in?

Hi I've recently taken up running (1 month) and I dont seem to be making as much progress as I'd hoped. First time out it took 13 minutes to run a mile. Now I can run a mile in 9.40 which has been my best time. 1.5 miles is taking 14.30 and I thought I would be getting faster and able to cover more...

by User avatar fejjesq

How to remove spikes stuck in shoes?

Hey guys im new to the forums so yeah hey. Anyway, i've got 4 stuck spikes in my shoes and i cant get them out. I've tried all different sizes of wrenches but no luck. I heard somewhere if you grind them down enough you can use a power drill and then screw it out? How would you grind them down so...

by User avatar Blarg

Need a new plan of action for running

Answered by a doctor

Hey everyone. I'm starting to get serious about running, and I need a plan of action. Also, I play Ultimate Frisbee, which is so hardcore, and I get tired pretty quickly. I get discouraged fairly easily because I tire so fast, my legs ache pretty quick as well. I'm female, 25, 5'11", and...

by User avatar Chimaera

Are you self trained or coached?

I see some of the pros boasting that they are self trained. Others claim that professional coaching deserves credit for their success. So it appears that you can make it either way. I don’t know if I should keep training myself or hire a professional coach. What do you think is better? Are you...

by User avatar townsend

Why am i such a terrible sprinter?

I am built like a sprinter. I have a strong defined upper body and very strong hamstrings, quads, and hip flexors (i can max out the machine on the hip flexors). I think that i definitely have a sprinter's mentality. My form is not perfect but it's not terrible or anything. Noone has ever said...

by User avatar xsPrINT

Do we really need energy drinks for running?

Answered by a doctor

Hi thanks for reading this. I am running the London Marathon, (first one I have done) and am a little unsure how to use/train with these istonic energy drinks - i mean - why do we need them - do we really need them?? I guess that they help....ought I try a long run and drink a few to see how...

by User avatar lister

Long Response Excercises, what are your thoughts?

I'm new to running, but I have tried running before but now I want to get serious. I'm starting out working on speed, because my stamina is nice (enough to run a mile without walking before getting winded). I will work on stamina more, but I found some Long Response Excercises that I found in...

by User avatar radcoffee

Huge setback after ONE week off running?

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I usually run 5-7mi each morning on a hilly loop (mileage depends on route) and I typically run the 5mi loop in ~34 minutes. It's essentially a warm-up for my work-out. Today, after taking six days off for Spring Break, I couldn't believe my lack of performance. The loop is actually 5.2 miles...

by User avatar johngenx

How to get back lost motivation?

Just this week I seem to have lost all my motivation, so I decided not to let myself run or exercise. Reverse psychology!! I think I just pushed myself to hard and now am paying for it. I actually am looking forward to running again but I'm going to wait until Sat. evening or Sunday and see how it...

by User avatar maggiesmom

upper body strength, is it needed??

i am wondering whether upper body strength is a must for runners. does it help you run, or slow you down? how much upper body strength is too much for running? should your upper body be equal in strength to your lower body? any help on upper body strength for running would be great!!

by User avatar highs COOL runner