http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Forum: Running en Sun, 19 May 2013 08:05:39 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/834#post-3281 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:20:14 +0000 babu7236 3281@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Kyle Leon’s Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer System, which promises to help out of shape guys become lean and muscular with the help of proprietary software has been reviewed by Dietsandfitnessguides.com</p> <p><a href="http://musclemaximizer5.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">http://musclemaximizer5.blogspot.in/</a> </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/800#post-3218 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:08:22 +0000 nightrider 3218@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>i have been running frequently since the start of last year until now. last week, i ran a 5km followed by 2 sets of large strides sprinting. the next day, i went for another run but suddenly out of no where i felt an intense pain in my knee area. im quite uncertain whether the problem lies in the kneecap or hamstring tendon. now,whenever i climb up or down stairs,i will feel the pain when my knee bends. even as i walk or run, my knees would be straight and locked to minimise the pain.</p> <p>has anyone encountered this type of pain? can anyone tell me what kind of pain is this,causes,solutions,duration of recovery? i couldnt find much on the internet as i dun even know what exactly is my pain </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/750#post-3114 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:53:35 +0000 nellie80 3114@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>What I am dreading the most is fighting for room with 55, 000 other people... I don't know how to cope with that and find my stride. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/676#post-3111 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:28:21 +0000 kathy 3111@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>WOW, great question and great feedback. I just purchased the P90X system but knew that I would need to modify the workouts based upon my goal of implementing it to increase my strength and core. The feedback here confirms what I was thinkig I would need to do . . stretch out the workouts so that I can continue with my regular training workouts. </p> <p>Javalina93, Barfieldm &#38; all, please provide any updates as to how you have progressed with it! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/750#post-3107 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:53:17 +0000 brooksrunner 3107@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>If you are planning on running a marathon in the fall there are some key things that you should consider with marathon preparation. The very first thing is selecting a marathon. Select the marathon you will be doing and registar as soon as possible. Do not wait for the last minute to sign up. The next thing to do is make sure you have your hotel reservations planned quickly. Most places book up really fast for the big marathons. </p> <p>Now that you have signed up for the marathon and planned for you marathon weekend. You need to make sure that you have good comfortable running shoes. I suggest that you get two pairs of running shoes because you can alternate them on each run. Another benefit to this is that you will get a longer shoe life as well. I would suggest going to a running specialty store. They often have better knowledge of running. Most often at these types of stores you will find the employees are runners themselves. </p> <p>If you are going to be running a marathon you will need a timing device to monitor your time. I suggest you get the Garmin 205. It is an inexpensive gps that does the job real well. It is very easy to use. This is a must have if your planning on tracking progress. </p> <p>Now that you have been fitted for your shoes you will need to start running. There are some important stages in running that are key for your running and completing a marathon.</p> <p>First, if you do not have a running base. I suggest that you start off on a tred. Build up your milage there. You want to make sure that you are consistant with your training. So I would suggest running six days on and one day off. Be sure to drink plenty of water during the day. </p> <p>Once you have a base of about ten miles a week this is where you need to start ramping up but you must incorporate these phases into your running to make some significant progress. It will make your weekly long run much better. </p> <p>I would then suggest you run a 5k as hard can. the day before I would suggest only running one mile very easy. Once you have that time now we can start working on actual marathon training. </p> <p>Then once you have your 5k time you want to go online and find the mcmillian running calculator. Then you want to punch in your 5k time. You will need to look all the way to the right and this will tell you what your projected marathon time will be. Down below you will see a bunch of numbers with times on them. Here are the phases that you need to concentrate on for your training.</p> <p>Phase 1</p> <p>The easy run is just what it is easy. You want to run this pace when your not running hard. To really know that your in your easy phase you should be able to hold a conversation with someone as you are running. You should see your Easy Run phase on the right hand side.</p> <p>Phase 2</p> <p>Speedwork can be broken down into two subsections. Short speed and long speed are typically how you want to brake your speedwork up. Typically long speed is anything that is over 800M. Start slow with 3 800M repeats with 3 mins rest. The next week you might want to add another one. For Long speed you want to be dead tired. This should be one of your hardest workouts for the week. Short speed is 100, 200, 400M and you can take a longer rest on these. However you should make sure that you are concentrating on proper form. I would start with 4 x 400M repeats. The chart (Mcmillian running calculator) will show you where you should be. I would suggest that you do speed work on Tuesday or Thursday </p> <p>Phase 3</p> <p>Tempo Runs are one of the most important parts of marathon training. This seperates the men from the boys. This should be done once every week. I would look at mcmillian and do at least a 15 min tempo run. Then you want to build from there up to 45 mins. Note: Never go over 45 mins for tempo. If you do not hit your mcmillian projected tempo pace window. Repeat it again the following week. I would suggest doing speed and tempo on a level (track). </p> <p>Phase 4</p> <p>Double days are a key component of marathon training. You have to do at least two a week. It is suggested that you do at least 30 mins in the am and 30 in the afternoon. You will find that it is best to use your easy runs as the doubles. </p> <p>Phase 5</p> <p>The long run is the culmination of your week. This phase combines all the phases together. Always run in your window. Never run outside of your window for the first half of your run. In fact it would be better to run at the bottom of your mcmillian long run window for the first half. </p> <p>Missing any one of these phases will cause you trouble in the marathon. No matter what you will hit a wall in a marathon but it is just how soon that wall will come. Using this plan I qualified for the Boston Marathon in my first training season. I went from a 4:29:50 marathoner to a 3:20:30 marathon in a 6 month training period. It takes commitment but whatever your goal you can do it. Good luck and have a great ride. There is nothing like finishing a marathon. You will be proud.</p> <p>Brooksrunner </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/741#post-3088 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:52:00 +0000 ejbokinsky 3088@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I ran with a CamelBack years ago when training for my first half. In a habit from my Army days, I put nothing in it but pure water and had to rely on gels (which I hate - yuk!). On those long runs, you really need more than just water; you need some fuel and the gels weren't doing it for me. I ran with both a 70 and 100 ounce pack. 70 was nice and slim and the 100 had room to carry other stuff and had a waist strap too.</p> <p>Now I wear a two bottle belt for the long runs. If I'm good and hydrated before I start, 20 ounces will cover me for up to 18 miles, provided it's not over 50 degrees. A little shot every mile keeps me going. At the end I'll drink a bottle of water and eat a can of peaches and I'm good to go.</p> <p>The Nathan belt is a pretty good one. Cinched down pretty tightly there is no bounce at all. It even has a pouch in the back large enough for a cell phone, some ID &#38; cash and your keys. A little expensive but worth the money.</p> <p>I also wear the belt during races. Then I don't have to rely on water stops on the course and the hassles that go with them. I take care of myself until I'm on empty. Then the field has usually thinned out a bit and I can manage a stop. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/744#post-3085 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:10:24 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 3085@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>How did your Dr. Appointment go? Did you have it yet?</p> <p>It's quite possible that you may have ramped up the mileage too quickly and suffered an injury... possibly a stress fracture or something else.</p> <p>Usually the treatment is simple -- rest... and then return to activity slowly.</p> <p>Hope everything worked out ok. Good luck! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/741#post-3084 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:08:22 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 3084@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I have tried so many different hydration systems for running, and I've yet to find one that works for me every time. Sometimes, I like the camel back, sometimes, I prefer the "belt" with a water bottle. Sometimes I prefer the hand bottles. I think it's a matter of preference.</p> <p>When it comes to organized races - like my most recent marathon, I've started to "trust the race organizer"... which means I count on water/drink stops every couple miles... I can make it easily for 2-3-4 miles even at race pace between drinks... but that's taken me a couple years of practice to get to that level.</p> <p>I find that if I'm running in a more foreign environment, then I go for the comfort of a camel back... that way, if I get lost or there isn't an aid station around, I have my water supply with me.</p> <p>If I'm running a standard course I know well, I will often choose places where I know there is water along the way... a park with water fountains.</p> <p>I had a friend who totally hated carrying anything with him, so he would actually hide money along his running route in case he needed to stop into a store to buy a drink. Now that's someone who doesn't like to carry anything! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/741#post-3076 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:25:29 +0000 frauschmittle 3076@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>My husband runs with a Camlebak,he likes it... but he is also in the military and used to carry a lot of weight/packs on his back.I use a fuel belt for runs over an hour in length. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/744#post-3075 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:04:22 +0000 matthewmartz 3075@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I've been running for awhile now and as i've moved up in fitness and gotten more endurance i've started to run for longer periods of time. I've come to the point where i can run for 2hrs straight. After a week of this though, the knuckle of both my big toe's is in great pain every time i try and run and now even when i walk. ive given up on running for the past week hoping it would heal itself but so far no luck. i'm going to one of those foot docters soon booked an appointment but i was wondering if anyone had any advice there willing to give. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/741#post-3070 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:52:25 +0000 princessrn320 3070@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I use a 2 or 4 bottle fuel beltfor all long runs...over say 8-9 miles </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/741#post-3069 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:02:26 +0000 sorerunner 3069@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Is there anyone that runs with a Camelbak? The further I run and longer I am starting to realize that I could really use some type of hydration while running. However, I can't stand to hold anything in my hands including my keys much less a water bottle. My question is if there is anyone that runs with a camelbak how comfortable is it and why model do you run with? Thanks for any help you can give me. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/719#post-3027 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:22:47 +0000 bootsie 3027@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Thanks Brad; this is very helpful! We are doing this primarily for fun with a group of about 10 who have all done some endurance events. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/719#post-3023 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:04:38 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 3023@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>In general I recommend a 10% ramp in volume per week. I think this approach can work for many endurance events even if they are multiday events.</p> <p>So 5 months is about 20 weeks. So you could work backwards...<br /> If you've done a half marathon, then you might feel comfortable doing 1/4th the distance 4 days in a row... say 3.25 miles.</p> <p>If you ran 3.25 miles, 4 days in a row, and then added 10% each week, then you'd get to 4 days running 10 miles per day in 13 weeks... 3.25*4, 3.5*4, 4*4, 4.3*4, 4.8*4, 5.25*4, etc...</p> <p>So that tells me that you have plenty of time to slowly add mileage and get to your goal.</p> <p>If I was doing this, I'd take a basic plan, and like what I've described above, and then "slow it down" and add some rest.</p> <p>So consider a 5 day a week schedule...<br /> 4 days would be your "core days" where you will practice running 4 days in a row. Then in the other 3 days of the week, you'll rest twice and run once.</p> <p>I would do:</p> <ul> <li>Th, Fr, Sat, Sun as my core days</li> <li>Mon, Wed as my rest days</li> <li>Tues as a non-core run day</li> </ul> <p>I would then mix up my "core running days" every other week, doing 4 days in a row one week, and then 2 days with 2 breaks the other week. So for example...</p> <ul> <li>Week 1: running 4 days in a row of 3 miles per day</li> <li>Week 2: 7 miles, rest, 7 miles, rest</li> </ul> <p>Since you have 20 weeks before you event, and this schedule will take about 12 weeks + your race week, that means you can either spend 8 weeks working up to your first 3x4 run, or you could use this start with a 3x4 right away, but add some weeks where you don't increase your mileage at all, but instead rest a week or stay flat for a week.</p> <p>Either way, this sounds like a very doable race.</p> <p>That said, of course, you should make sure that you are really healthy enough to take on this challenge, and most of all make sure you pay attention to your body and check with a medical professional if you have any doubt about your level of physical fitness.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/719#post-3022 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:39:42 +0000 bootsie 3022@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>We are planning to run through the Marin Headlands on some of its beautiful trails about 10 miles each day for 4 consecutive days. We have done 5 half marathons the last couple of years - albeit slowly! We have about 5 months to prepare. Any suggestions on training for 4 long hilly days in a row? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-3016 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:44:17 +0000 togetthere 3016@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>this is so cool! Thanks for sharing!! :D </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-3011 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:30:49 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 3011@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I really like Garmin products. The new Garmin Forerunner 310XT is solid, with a 20 hour battery life. It works great on the trail runs I do. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-3007 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:57:17 +0000 playforlifeot 3007@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I’m almost at the point again where I want to find some accurate electronic device for measuring distance in deep timber cover. All my mileage is estimated guess from back when i did a little measuring with Nike plus and a pedometer on my usual trails. GPS on my iphone can’t work in most of the places I run - wondering if Garmin or any of the others have a strong enough receiver to get a signal in old growth??? Even though I killed my first one in less than 6 mos, I’m contemplating the Nike plus system again since it can plug into my phone and doesn’t rely on GPS. Also wonder if there’s a nice low tech pedometer out there that’s relatively accurate (within .25 mile would be nice)???? Anyone have any ideas? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/701#post-3004 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:31:18 +0000 javelina93 3004@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>No, but I just tried athletes honey milk (athletesmilk.com) and it tastes great. It has 26g of carbohydrates and 26g of protein which (to me) is a great combination that I don't find in many products. The label says it has low fat milk, honey, vanilla, lactase enzyme, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3, carrageenan and sodium polyphosphate.</p> <p>I don't know much about these ingredients and I'll be doing some research before I purchase this (it was a free sample at a health expo). Please let me know if anyone has anything good or bad to say about this product. Thanks! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/676#post-3003 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:24:31 +0000 javelina93 3003@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback. I decided to postpone my p90x workout while I trained for a half marathon. I'm going to pick up p90x again here in the next week or 2 and will use your advice since I still plan on running although not quite as intense as I have been for the half. Thanks again! </p>