ILX running running thread

Well, night running at this time of year being defined as running from like 6pm to 8pm.

I enjoy running any time but living in a city has destroyed my appetite for running so far, too much to react to, no headspace

that's why running at dawn/twilight/dark is the best -- it's not so overstimulating. i have the same problem.

I like lots of stimulation. It's like parkour.

i guess i was basically saying that i didn't like running on unlit deserted canal paths because they are not sufficiently stimulating.

I like the night time / outer space running feeling. Its only drawback is something surprising you - another runner behind you, a dog, something. I always feel faintly fearful even with a good headlamp, reflective stuff...

This weekend was warm in Brooklyn, so I took advantage and ran 22 miles over 2 days. 10 on Saturday, 12 today. Felt good. But I'm also in one of those modes where my belly is slightly chubbier the *more* I run, not less This stuff comes and goes, just strange to observe...

I always feel faintly fearful even with a good headlamp, reflective stuff...

agree, it's great fun though!

ran my old 6 mile pros pk route after being away and man i am so much stronger than i was a year ago *pats self on back*

have run 20+ miles 5 of the last 6 weekends

fucking exhausted btw

I hate the headlamp people, because when they're coming from the opposite direction, the lamps blind you. So sometimes I body check them into the lake.

ilxor u r a god, f hazel tough but fair

last weekend i was on the trail at 5am with a headlamp, going down a hill, and this guy was coming up the hill the other direction, and yknow a headlamp kinda points down, right? so it was right in his eyes, and that fucker stopped me on the trail and complained the light was in his eyes! i was thinking, motherfucker it's not my fault you were coming up a hill at the same time i was going down, what do you want me to do, turn off my headlamp and run in pitch darkness?? ;_;

you both shouldve been asleep, barring that body check him into a lake maybe

what a jerk! was he wearing a headlamp too? i usually look over to the side a bit if i see someone coming, but damn, y'all shoulda been bonding at the fact that you were both crazy enough to be out at 5am instead of him being a tool.

I run with my eyes closed.

i wear my sunglasses (when i run) at night.

what do you want me to do, turn off my headlamp and run in pitch darkness??

hahaha, my strategy, since I run on Town Lake Trail so often, is to just close my eyes and keep running until I'm past the oncoming lamps.

i usually look over to the side a bit if i see someone coming

this usually works ^^

i wear my sunglasses (when i run) at night.
― tehresa, Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:35 PM (1 hour ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

#baller

the Town Lake trail

How I miss it!

made it only 4 miles out of my usual 6. guess i am sick.

i'm at town lake every saturday, often sundays too, anytime from 5am to 10am or so --we've probably crossed paths :)

went running yesterday during early stage blizzard maybe 3 inches on the ground was p rad tbh

last three days: 11, 6, 8 miles

back on track!

will finish off the month w/ a run this afternoon & itll be back-to-back months of running ~70 miles (4-5 every other day roughly)...feelin good abt runnin tbh

Going to head out and do 5-6 miles this afternoon... been two weeks!

i'm going to stay lazing and eating food i don't eat year around like cheese but come next week i'm back running in a big way, and going off booze for january too.

2010 running goals--

2,500 miles (will hit this w/ ~50 per week)

5+ ultramarathons

shooting for a 50 miler, maybe two, plus revenge at the 60k overnight trail race series that slaughtered me in '10

pfft pussy

my goal is ∞ miles

I wish I could make ambitious goals.

man i just saw this guy while i was out running who had the most cheerful efficient form - he was quite slight, his torso head and shoulders were perfectly upright and still, arms swinging naturally, toe striking and just effortlessly gliding - he was running v fast and looked like he could have done so forever - he looked like he was running on some other planet - it reminded me of an Italian greyhound how they prance around - impressive to witness for sure

i was inspired to play w/my form and i think trying to be more upright will be my next adjustment - i could def notice increased lung capacity and theres just something psychological/yogic abt having good posture that is v helpful

huzzah found my missing ipod/nike+ sensor today! now i can start tracking my runs again :)

ice cr?m, this is a good read if you want to think about improving yr form --

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yqv0dYkoL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg

yeah i have that, although ive never read it, i do v much enjoy working on my form tho

ok so i bought running shoes today and i am going to do this thing for the first time ever

tbh i have already convinced myself that i will fail

lol winning attitude - just take it super easy at first - walk some if you have to nbd

good luck! Enjoy it if you can.

you can do it, j! seriously, i know it's super cliche, but if i could do this, anyone can.

i need to get new shoes!

yeah i'm gonna follow that c25k plan, bc if i just went out right now and started running i would probably die.

there was a brief period of about 5mins in 1999 when i really enjoyed running, but i was a lot lighter then and i think running with a bunch of extra weight is pretty much gonna be total misery. BUT if i can get pass that and lose some weight maybe i'll actually ~enjoy~ this.

i look like such a gammy zebra when i run, thank god it's winter and i'll be running at night.

hooray just1n3

have just signed up for the same half mara as last year (on my 30th burthday) so will be back itt from now til july

i think running with a bunch of extra weight is pretty much gonna be total misery

was in exactly this position last march, and yeah it pretty much is, but for a much shorter initial period than you might think.

i signed up for a 5k in march :|

whaddaya mean :| march is ages away you'll fly it

running when overweight is dangerous as far as injury so just be careful and listen to yr body until you get in a groove - btw i lost 25 lbs w/running as a big part - it works

ya ur prob right here's me beginning to train

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJylj_lumkc/Sw6be8EdSQI/AAAAAAAAAEk/zO1YVpaoKzQ/s1600/really-fat-guy-on-computer.jpg

well hello

take it to ws threads

a/s/l ?