Running

**TornadoBait** · 11-20-2008 10:00 AM

I wog....walk/jog. My knees can't take much of a pace for very long, but I've been wanting to increase the intensity. Maybe I'll look into some good shoes from a reputable source. I also bicycle to mix it up.

**figment** · 11-20-2008 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by RedRider

In my younger days I used to run 10K a day, 6-7 days a week, and could hold a 7 minute pace. These days, I'm happy to break 10 minutes/mile!

I may do a 15 minute mile today

But I will look good doing it

**RedRider** · 11-20-2008 10:13 AM

I didn't mention how I look when I run these days. It aint' pretty...

Figment, when I first started running my times were no better. It took me years to get to my best times. Just the fact that you are running is a huge plus.

...and to answer your question about knowing when to replace your shoes, it's a judgment call. Depending on a lot of factors, anywhere from 300-500 miles is usually the limit. The hard part is that the shoes usually still look good, but the absorption material(s) will have broken down. Any time I notice a twinge, I know it's time to replace them...again. I have a graveyard of old running shoes.

**figment** · 11-20-2008 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by RedRider

I didn't mention how I look when I run these days. It aint' pretty...

Figment, when I first started running my times were no better. It took me years to get to my best times. Just the fact that you are running is a huge plus.

...and to answer your question about knowing when to replace your shoes, it's a judgment call. Depending on a lot of factors, anywhere from 300-500 miles is usually the limit. The hard part is that the shoes usually still look good, but the absorption material(s) will have broken down. Any time I notice a twinge, I know it's time to replace them...again. I have a graveyard of old running shoes.

ok, so around 250 or so (if I do this long enough...) I can compare the cushion to new somehow...

**luvtolean** · 11-20-2008 11:10 AM

Also, if you get serious, having a couple pairs and rotating them will help them last longer.

**figment** · 11-20-2008 11:51 AM

1 mile 10 minutes. Not bad. Stuff I forgot since the 6 minute days at 21:

Lung Biscuits
Second through forth winds

I seem to land flat and not on the cushy heal part of the shoe.
Running is fun, I just had a time getting the mindset to DO IT.
Time will tell...but the first time went really well.

**figment** · 11-20-2008 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Also, if you get serious, having a couple pairs and rotating them will help them last longer.

one pair at home and one at work next to the track

**RedRider** · 11-20-2008 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Also, if you get serious, having a couple pairs and rotating them will help them last longer.

Definitely good advice.

**davef** · 11-20-2008 05:43 PM

I hate running. Choose a different excersise for cardio, begin a weight training regiment and eat right. If you do it right, you'll have far less chance of hurting yourself and you'll build muscle.

**Bourne** · 11-20-2008 05:49 PM

I walk alot. I hate running, but have lots of hills around me so I get a pretty similar workout.

**sinfuldragon** · 11-20-2008 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by figment

I'm getting back into it after years. My boss turned me on to these asics nimbus 10 shoes. After trying on all the hi-end shoes, I liked them the best for shock absorption. I don't want to have to get a new pair of knees or hips later on

Anyone else here run?

You don't keep this watermelon shape by running around

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