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Title: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 06:11:55 AM
I'm in above average to good shape, I can do the elliptical for hours, bicycle 20 miles, swim forever, etc...

I can't run though, I can run like three blocks...

WTF???
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Moen on July 16, 2011, 06:15:56 AM
All the fitness cardio machines are pussy compared to real world cardio, simple as that.

Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 06:16:39 AM
All the fitness cardio machines are pussy compared to real world cardio, simple as that.



So I'm actually not in good shape?

I've never been able to run... lol
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: mass243 on July 16, 2011, 06:18:46 AM
Ability to run develops only by running.

Start it and keep doing it. I mean not for week but for a year!!! You will see sum' serious development.

All the best for you and your hopefully new form of cardio, running!
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 06:23:17 AM
Ability to run develops only by running.

Start it and keep doing it. I mean not for week but for a year!!! You will see sum' serious development.

All the best for you and your hopefully new form of cardio, running!

I appreciate the positive response!!!

спасибо

(http://img.timeinc.net/time/2008/time_100_2008/vladimir_putin.jpg)
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: sync pulse on July 16, 2011, 06:23:59 AM
Are your legs long or short compared to your torso? If they are long: you can run well, have a low center of gravity, always land on your feet, are a good candidate to be a good athlete...

However, if they are short compared to your torso: You run slow no matter how well you are conditioned, you are top heavy, tend to land on your head when you try to be a gymnast, not a good candidate for competitive athletics.

A University of Houston physical education teacher explained that to me when I asked him that very question...

Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 06:26:23 AM
Are your legs long or short compared to your torso?  If they are long: you can run well, have a low center of gravity, always land on your feet, are a good candidate to be a good athlete...

However, if they are short compared to your torso: You run slow no matter how well you are conditioned, you are top heavy, tend to land on your head when you try to be a gymnast, not a good candidate for athletics.

A University of Houston physical education teacher explained that to me when I asked him that very question...


That's interesting, thank you.  I think I'm pretty balanced, if I had to choose I'd say I'm on the long legged side.  I've never been athletic/coordinated) although I have decent genetics.  

For a man, I have an ass.  Even lean, my ass is large, muscular and it holds fat.  Wonder if that's related?
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: The True Adonis on July 16, 2011, 06:26:34 AM
Are your legs long or short compared to your torso? If they are long: you can run well, have a low center of gravity, always land on your feet, are a good candidate to be a good athlete...

However, if they are short compared to your torso: You run slow no matter how well you are conditioned, you are top heavy, tend to land on your head when you try to be a gymnast, not a good candidate for competitive athletics.

A University of Houston physical education teacher explained that to me when I asked him that very question...

And this is precisely why Asians are absolutely horrible at Track and Field.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Natural Man on July 16, 2011, 06:27:27 AM
Ability to run develops only by running.

Start it and keep doing it. I mean not for week but for a year!!! You will see sum' serious development.

All the best for you and your hopefully new form of cardio, running!
same can be said of everything...
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: sync pulse on July 16, 2011, 06:30:05 AM
Not to say you can't get better, just you won't be in the olympics or the NFL.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: bradistani on July 16, 2011, 06:33:24 AM
maybe a running plan might help. try this ...

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

i've always hated running distances for some reason. i'm not especially fast, but i used to enjoy sprint training and beep test
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: The True Adonis on July 16, 2011, 06:33:53 AM
same can be said of everything...
Not true whatsoever.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 06:35:11 AM
maybe a running plan might help. try this ...

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

i've always hated running distances for some reason. i'm not especially fast, but i used to enjoy sprint training and beep test

Thank you!
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 16, 2011, 06:37:43 AM
too much dbol
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Irongrip400 on July 16, 2011, 06:40:03 AM
Maybe you are too heavy.  I am tall and weigh alot, and running bothers my knees and lower back.  I still run, I am running a half marathon labor day, but it does bother me.  I suggest getting some good shoes, and when you run, just keep going.  Once I get to a mile, I am good.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: bradistani on July 16, 2011, 06:59:35 AM
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Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: WillGrant on July 16, 2011, 07:53:19 AM
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Thank you mmmmmm  :P
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Tito24 on July 16, 2011, 07:59:50 AM
YOU CANT RUN BECAUSE YOU ARE IN A DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: pedro01 on July 16, 2011, 08:43:15 AM
Roads don't move when you stand still. Treadmills do.

Running on a treadmill < real running.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Tito24 on July 16, 2011, 08:50:13 AM
Roads don't move when you stand still. Treadmills do.

Running on a treadmill < real running.

if i had legs i could run away, if i had arms i could kill myself.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: mass 04 on July 16, 2011, 09:06:52 AM
I bet you would win the Boston Marathon if you knew this was waiting at the finish line, "P.I.P.".

(http://s1.hubimg.com/u/3906440_f248.jpg)
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Moen on July 16, 2011, 09:13:19 AM
Roads don't move when you stand still. Treadmills do.

Running on a treadmill < real running.

Exactly. The machines are probably made to be easier to get more gym customers as well.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: ManBearPig... on July 16, 2011, 09:16:13 AM
I bet you would win the Boston Marathon if you knew this was waiting at the finish line, "P.I.P.".

(http://s1.hubimg.com/u/3906440_f248.jpg)

lol, how true of that homosexual, PIP.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Papper on July 16, 2011, 09:26:31 AM
Are you a permabulker perhaps?
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 10:51:16 AM
I bet you would win the Boston Marathon if you knew this was waiting at the finish line, "P.I.P.".

(http://s1.hubimg.com/u/3906440_f248.jpg)

hahahahahahha

just spit some purple drank all over my computer screen!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 16, 2011, 11:55:18 AM
You can run but you can't hide.......movie quote from..????
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: ozman on July 16, 2011, 12:25:59 PM
start off slowly

walk every day

a bit farther every day , a bit faster

throw in a little jogging here and there

after a few months it will all come together

is working for me
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2011, 12:28:40 PM
Why would you want to run (jog)?
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: garebear on July 16, 2011, 12:32:32 PM
Why would you want to run (jog)?
To be healthy and thin.

Any more questions, you quirky workout guy?
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2011, 12:34:31 PM
Stresses on ankles, knees hips. Joints can only take so much pounding before they say "fuck it..I'm done"
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: garebear on July 16, 2011, 03:36:31 PM
Same with every other part of the body.

People wear out. Get used to it, kid.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on July 16, 2011, 04:04:13 PM
i practice running just in case there comes a day where i have to
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: ChristopherA on July 16, 2011, 06:46:45 PM
Stresses on ankles, knees hips. Joints can only take so much pounding before they say "fuck it..I'm done"
This
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 16, 2011, 07:49:07 PM
Why would you want to run (jog)?

i practice running just in case there comes a day where i have to

For that reason.... Want to be a badass...  ;D
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: garebear on July 17, 2011, 07:10:03 AM
Running is hard work.

I understand why so many little girls on here have a problem with it.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 17, 2011, 07:32:50 AM
Honey Badger can even run backwards..just check the vid !
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: 240 is Back on July 17, 2011, 07:35:14 AM
hahahahah
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 17, 2011, 07:35:57 AM
keep the honey badger gold coming!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 17, 2011, 09:25:46 AM
Running (jogging) is hard....and damaging.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Roger Bacon on July 17, 2011, 09:45:46 AM
Running (jogging) is hard....and damaging.

thanks coach, i'll go easy.

I stick to the elliptical 75% of the time anyway.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: oldtimer1 on July 17, 2011, 03:21:12 PM
Running is so fundamental to much of athletics. Just think of how many sports where running is part of training.  Soccer, Football, boxing, wrestling, and so many other sports are involved in using running to stay in shape.  The military both the regular soldiers and elite forces rely on running.

Most people who hate running are just out of shape.  They try to run then their unconditioned body just gets injured due to being out of shape.  It becomes a catch 22.  I'm trying to run but I can't because my knees, back and ankles can't take it.  They would be better off walking fast until they are conditioned to run.  

I think  for the overwhelming majority of athletes that sprint intervals and some type of distance will assist a lot of athletes become better.  

One of the best ways to become a runner is actually a walking program that I came up with on the treadmill that I have used with success on myself and others.  First see a doc to make sure you don't keel over from a heart attack or other problems.  I walk at 3.8 MPH on a zero % grade for 400 meters.  The standard lap distance in track and most treadmills.  Every completed 400 meter lap I increase the grade by 1%.   Keep going up until shot then finish off with a final lap of 0% grade cool down.  If you can go from zero to around 12% grade and back down to 0% in this walking workout you should be in good cardio shape and ready to surprise yourself in how well you now can run.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: Skeletor on July 17, 2011, 03:51:49 PM
Try finding a nice trail with soft gravel, concrete or asphalt can be very hard on the knees.
Title: Re: Why the fuck can't I run?
Post by: garebear on July 17, 2011, 04:23:20 PM
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