http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Tag: distance en Sun, 26 May 2013 04:58:54 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-3082 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:02:57 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 3082@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Totally agree with your comment! I am always frustrated by city riding... but since it's most of the riding I do, it makes me deal with my frustration. It's a Zen thing. ;) </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-3079 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:52:06 +0000 quinnickerson 3079@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I gotta go with effort vs mileage. I actually work harder keeping my ave mph pace up with urban commuter riding that I do with rural long distance rides. The constant stop and go of traffic lights and stop signs makes it difficult to take advantage of hard earned forward momentum. I also find that I have much faster times riding with groups. Drafting and running with a pace line is a lot easier than riding solo. </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/403#post-2978 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:49:13 +0000 franklinmall 2978@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <br /> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/687#post-2914 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:21:14 +0000 bigwll90 2914@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hey everyone, I'm looking for great places to go for long weekend runs as I prepare to run my second Marathon.</p> <p>Hopefully this can become a way for others in Philly, Delaware and Washington, DC to find new places to run.</p> <p>So far:</p> <p>Valley Forge National Park: 5 mile paved &#38; 10 mile paved/grass/stone trail w/2 mountains</p> <p>Skukyll river trail and/or W River Dr (various distances)</p> <p>Forbidden Trail (10+ miles w/shoot-offs for hills and hiking)</p> <p>Brandywine Creek State Park (about a 6 mile loop, find the trail on the opposite side of the river for a single track run)</p> <p>Let me know if you all want more info on any of these. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-1645 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:22:18 +0000 burnettj 1645@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>there is a widget (macintosh application) that is called trailrunner that is free and customizable. It does pretty much the same things as the above programs. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-1617 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:54:01 +0000 Lindsey 1617@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I also really like <a href="http://www.usatf.org/routes/" rel="nofollow">http://www.usatf.org/routes/</a><br /> if I am trying a new route and I want to make sure I don't miss any turns and end up doing less distance I print the route I make, cut it and 'laminate' it with packaging tape. I really like this because I have these printed for different distances and I can just select the one I want for that run and throw it in my pocket. It has been very helpful on unfamiliar streets. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-1606 Wed, 28 May 2008 21:18:41 +0000 lazlouz 1606@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>mapmyrun.com is also a helpful resource. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-1559 Fri, 23 May 2008 11:56:23 +0000 fayezie 1559@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>cool! thanks for sharing! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-1558 Fri, 23 May 2008 07:25:55 +0000 KarlOnSea 1558@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Bike maps (http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps) is also great, as it includes altitude data too. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/403#post-1555 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:14:08 +0000 dmt0311 1555@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I found out a way to calculate the distance your last run was using g-maps. This is for people whom don't have GPS watches or any other means to map out routes to take or want to figure out just how far that 32 minute run was. Just go to <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/</a> and find your house using the "hybrid" part of the map (the regular map won't show small streets or trails). Then when you find your starting point, press start on the left hand side and begin placing "way points" along the route you ran by double clicking. The toolbar on the left keeps track of your distance and has other features as well. I'm excited! Just wanted to share my excitement. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-1153 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:59:11 +0000 Andy 1153@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Personally, I also follow the time/effort approach. I always try to do at least 1 hour per session.</p> <p>That said, I only reach my 'peak strength' after around 40mins.</p> <p>I feel best when I do 1:20-1:30. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-1142 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:43:31 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 1142@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Excellent point! Effort is more important than mileage. On Saturday I rode 61 miles... average speed around 18mph, some hills, little wind. On Sunday I rode 40 miles, average speed 14mph, LOTS and LOTS of hills, LOTS of wind. </p> <p>Sunday was a harder workout. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-1141 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:17:47 +0000 dynauld 1141@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Don't fall into the 'Mileage' trap. Always try to measure your workouts in turns of effort and time. A 10 mile ride with a massive tailwind is nothing compared to a 10 mile uphill with a headwind ride. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-1135 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:02:20 +0000 slr29er 1135@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Wow. You guys are quick. My road rides are generally recovery rides, and my average is around 15 mph. But I like to keep it at 30-40 miles total, too. </p> <p>I really don't know how to compare that to indoor riding though. I train for time when I'm "riding" indoors. I think "miles" are a pretty arbitrary measurement without the actual resistance of the road, the wind, the hills, etc. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-1130 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:36:51 +0000 Lisa Sabin 1130@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I run and cycle. I am more of a runner than a cyclist though. Cycling is easier on my body and I expend about 1/2 the calories cycling as I do running. </p> <p>20 miles isn't much if you are riding outdoors, but may seem like a lot if you are riding at a high heart rate indoors. When I ride outside I rarely ride less than 30-40 miles. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/313#post-1125 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:00:49 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 1125@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Kip asked me this question on my blog, and so I thought I'd share my reply with a larger audience. This is a good question, worth some discussion, as there is no single answer.</p> <blockquote><p> Since I’m new to biking…I need some advice from someone experienced. I’m trying to hit around 20+ miles on the stationary bike most days that I have time. Is that a “normal” distance? What would consider a long ride? I know these terms vary quite a bit…if someone would ask me these questions about running I would have several answers…Just answer them for yourself. My legs are feeling pretty good with the biking…my quads do seem tired most days now, but I plan on resting them when I start running again. Thanks. </p></blockquote> <p>My answer would be that 20miles is what I would consider a short distance. Really, for me, anything less that 20miles doesn't feel like training, it is more like commuting, casual or fun riding. </p> <p>Why is this my answer... well, for me, my long distance race pace is between 18.5-20mph. By long distance I mean over 50miles. And by race pace, I mean all out racing. For shorter distances I would want my race pace to be more like 21-22mph. My endurance pace (when I'm fit) would be more like 17.5mph or so. My sense from looking at splits at local races is that these speeds are certainly fast for the average age grouper, probably top 20%-10%.</p> <p>So... if I look at these times, speeds, and back them out to distances traveled for an hour or 90 minutes of effort, then I'd say, I'd want to ride about 20 miles for a shorter hard effort.</p> <p>Now mind you... my race of choice is long distance... and so really I don't feel like I'm getting much value out of less than about an hour of training. Even if I was going to do a speed session, I'd want to work that speed session to be at least 45mins of effort... I think this applies to running or cycling.</p> <p>I'm curious what other people consider an average distance per cycling session. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/240#post-824 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:13:35 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 824@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>User Customized Activities is Phil's favorite feature to ask about! :) Yes... it's on the list. We hope to add it soon. </p>