How many miles did you run today?

[mylesmyles]

7.6 miles in 1:04 this morning in Central Park.

 

[Lowndes]

Today was my first day of running in years. I recently have dropped about 70 pounds from 245 to 175. I have a few more pounds to go and am going to hopefully use running to help get me there and as my daily cardio from now on. I had been doing the elliptical. It's amazing how much more fun running is when you aren't carrying around an extra 70 pounds.

So I ran 3.67 miles today in 30 minutes. Came out to an average of 8 minute 20 second miles.

My current plan is to keep running 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. Hopefully, get down to around 8 minute miles. One day a week I'll do a longer run of around 45 to 60 minutes. I'll reevaluate in about a month and see how this is treating my body.

 

[Scrumhalf]

Originally Posted by rjmaiorano

^^ Solid workout. Personally I like keeping an active rest between sprints, so keep a real slow jog for 45 seconds, then sprint all out 15 seconds and repeat.

Thanks! Yes, I kept the recovery phase to an easy jog.. just went round and round the the track until the intervals were done.

 

[rjmaiorano]

Originally Posted by Scrumhalf

Thanks! Yes, I kept the recovery phase to an easy jog.. just went round and round the the track until the intervals were done.

Good call.

 

[antirabbit]

7.5 mile hill work out on a damn eliptical....Meetings in hotel @ LA airport. My calves are foooked from the Sat forefoot long run.
Im going to rest up another day or two taking it easy then hit a big time hill work out on tomorrow.

 

[Lowndes]

3.87 miles in 32 minutes.

 

[supermidget]

just a bit of warm-up and a fast(er) mile to see where my fitness is presently. 5:13 mile, definitely need to get back under 5

 

[LawrenceMD]

5 miles. I've done my runs all last week by breaking them up into two runs now. i wake up early and do 3 miles and then when I get home I do another 3miles.

A 3 mile run allows me to finish up the run and get a quick shower all in 30min. I have the energy from the quick run in the morning and can work off some stress/clear my head in the 2nd run after 6pm/7pm.

The only disadvantage I see is that I have a lot more laundry to do now with all the used workout clothes/socks in a week. Actually another disadvantage is getting a runners high going (if at all) within 3miles.

 

[antirabbit]

Originally Posted by rjmaiorano

^^ Solid workout. Personally I like keeping an active rest between sprints, so keep a real slow jog for 45 seconds, then sprint all out 15 seconds and repeat.

How did the shoes work out?
How do you think they would hold up on a road run?

 

[rjmaiorano]

Originally Posted by antirabbit

How did the shoes work out?
How do you think they would hold up on a road run?

Shoes worked out very, very well. I bought a size a tiny bit too small for my foot (still very comfortable) and am buying a pair a 1/2 size larger to use for everyday running. The pair I have currently will be my race day shoe as I find a tighter shoe more responsive... some coaches have told me this isn't quite normal, but maybe a habit of me always being in ultra-tight climbing shoes.

Anyway, the shoe is awesome. I could see myself putting in a 10+ mile run in these and having no issue... they really do live up to the hype.

As for road runs, I would say it depends on the length of the run. For short runs likely no problem, longer may be an issue with wear... comfort will not be an issue IMO. But if you do solely road running then I would suggest a different pair. Even if you alternate between road and trail, keep different pairs for each is my two cents. The shoes last just as long as you use them less frequently. I personally keep 3 pairs of trail shoes around and 3 pairs of 'road'/'sprint' shoes around depending on the workout. To some this may seem like overkill and maybe it is, but it works well for me and the life of the shoe is extended.

 

[jwied82]

ran a somewhat hilly 10k race this evening in 35:45. Yep, a 10k road race on a Wednesday night. A big running club does a series during the summer with races at 6:15 on wednesday, which i love.
Other than that, a couple weeks ago i stopped using my garmin or watch of any kind when i run, but i think ive been between 35 and 40 mpw. I was pleasantly surprised with my time when i got to the finish tonight, im in a little better shape than i thought.

 

[Borrelli]

Stopped after 15 minutes last night, pain in the right lower leg again. From what I can judge it is my Achilles tendon where it attaches to the calf muscles. Even normal walking is a bit painful now.
I am going to take a full seven day recovery, perhaps only some light stretching and very light cycling. Then try to jog slowly and short distances the first few times after that.

 

[clarinetplayer]

6 miles in 45 minutes.

 

[Thomas]

After a restful Wednesday, I got back at the roads: 6.7 miles in 49:00. Felt a little distress on the last loop and started breathing quicker, but other than that things felt fine.

 

[Scrumhalf]

3.09 miles in about 22:30. Had to cut my run short as I was running late and only had about 1/2 hour. Focused on a front to midfoot strike as heel strikes bother my ankle - will feel it in my calves tomorrow ...