Author Topic: Trying to run 40 minutes every day (Read 9163 times)

Red Hook · « **on:** February 27, 2011, 09:34:17 AM »

I am averaging about 5.2 miles in 40 minutes. Unfortunately after 3 days or so I have to take a day off to recover. I want to run 6 days a week, any tips on how to reduce the DOMS? I am already eating blueberries every day and stretching afer my run.

Newmom, any tips?

devilsmile · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:43:39 AM »

I think it's a matter of getting used to it

secondly... go run out fucking side ok, LOL

99 Bananas · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:45:20 AM »

Pull your skirt down and run anyways.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:48:07 AM »

Quote from: Red Hook on February 27, 2011, 09:34:17 AM

I am averaging about 5.2 miles in 40 minutes. Unfortunately after 3 days or so I have to take a day off to recover. I want to run 6 days a week, any tips on how to reduce the DOMS? I am already eating blueberries every day and stretching afer my run.

Newmom, any tips?

Sounds to me that you are not drinking enough water and could be hydrated a bit better. If you are having any muscle soreness from running, you will QUICKLY adapt to it and it won`t affect you in the least.

Red Hook · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:50:40 AM »

Quote from: devilsmile on February 27, 2011, 09:43:39 AM

I think it's a matter of getting used to it

secondly... go run out fucking side ok, LOL

no man, I enjoy treadmill running! I can track everything, specific time and splits. Also I am thinking about my knees, running on concrete can't be good for them. Also I don't know how to keep pace outside. Seeing the numbers on the treadmill keeps me focused on the end target. Turn my brain off, watch a couple of music videos and before you know the run is over.

Red Hook · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:53:37 AM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on February 27, 2011, 09:48:07 AM

Sounds to me that you are not drinking enough water and could be hydrated a bit better. If you are having any muscle soreness from running, you will QUICKLY adapt to it and it won`t affect you in the least.

Thanks TA, I will make a conscious effort to consume more water. Costco has vitamin water on sale, I may pick some up. They are just as cheap as buying regular bottled water

dj181 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:59:31 AM »

Try running on an outdoor track, that's what I do. By the way, an 8 min per mile pace for 5 miles ain't too shabby man.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:00:12 AM »

I use to run 40 minutes every day but after a couple of days I found I was very far from my house.

I ran track in high school and college. I was a sprinter but I spent a lot of time running distance. 5 plus miles in 40 minutes is pretty good for a bodybuilder. Soreness could be because this is new to you? Soreness will just go in time. I would advise throwing in some intervals. Like 6 x 800 meters (half mile). 8 x 400 meters is good too. With the 800 walk or jog slowly a 400 meter rest period. On the 400 slow jog a 400 or walk a 200 meters. To many long runs takes the spring out of your legs. The intervals in time will improve your distance times. Make sure you have some non stressful runs too. Meaning just get out there and enjoy the run with no pressure of the clock.

Having a day off after three hard days is ok. Only pure distance runners that don't lift run 6 times a week. If you're lifting you can't do that without being put into a rubber room.

dj181 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:11:55 AM »

Good post oldtimer. I'm curious, which did you find harder, the 400 repeats, or the 800 repeats? We ran 400 repeats during track season, and 800 repeats during cross-country season, and I hated them both

dov · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:17:09 AM »

Unless ur an athlete don't run. There's no need for it. It will eventually take its toll on the joints. If u enjoy running or ur an athlete who MUST run then its ok. People who run to "lose weight" or "get ripped" are delusional. Tell me that u just enjoy running and that's why ur doing it. Or, that ur a professional athlete who MUST run.

Red Hook · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:18:13 AM »

Quote from: dj181 on February 27, 2011, 09:59:31 AM

Try running on an outdoor track, that's what I do. By the way, an 8 min per mile pace for 5 miles ain't too shabby man.

hehe..actually if you check again my time is even better than that.. I do 5 minutes in 38 minutes. I am actually running 7:30/mile

I stop at 40 minutes because I want to be able to run as many days as possible per week without killing myself.

mass243 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:19:13 AM »

Gayer than taking a camera to gym for shooting your cardio results....... wait WUT.... $:-\$

Red Hook · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:21:27 AM »

Quote from: dov on February 27, 2011, 10:17:09 AM

Unless ur an athlete don't run. There's no need for it. It will eventually take its toll on the joints. If u enjoy running or ur an athlete who MUST run then its ok. People who run to "lose weight" or "get ripped" are delusional. Tell me that u just enjoy running and that's why ur doing it. Or, that ur a professional athlete who MUST run.

Dov, I am doing it for the fun of it, at this stage I am getting a lot of joy out of running. I am far from a professional athlete, and for now running is more fun than lifting weights. Oddly enough I am not losing weight, my face has gotten leaner but overall I am the same weight and body composition (more or less)

Red Hook · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:23:29 AM »

Quote from: mass243 on February 27, 2011, 10:19:13 AM

Gayer than taking a camera to gym for shooting your cardio results....... wait WUT.... $:-\$

these days most phones are MP3 players also and oddly enough they have a camera built in. You should look into something called an Iphone, it is pretty popular these days, you might like it.

TacoBell · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:23:52 AM »

Quote from: Red Hook on February 27, 2011, 09:34:17 AM

I am averaging about 5.2 miles in 40 minutes. Unfortunately after 3 days or so I have to take a day off to recover. I want to run 6 days a week, any tips on how to reduce the DOMS? I am already eating blueberries every day and stretching afer my run.

Newmom, any tips?

Any better pics of the chick in the blue shirt?

Shame on the rest of you for not asking.

mass243 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:29:52 AM »

Quote from: Red Hook on February 27, 2011, 10:23:29 AM

these days most phones are MP3 players also and oddly enough they have a camera built in. You should look into something called an Iphone, it is pretty popular these days, you might like it.

WHUUUUT
This keeps getting gayer and gayer

Keeping your phone with you at the gym - 100% gay approved

Tell me you also wear bluetooth headset at gym..................... ..

Red Hook · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:32:19 AM »

Quote from: TacoBell on February 27, 2011, 10:23:52 AM

Any better pics of the chick in the blue shirt?

Shame on the rest of you for not asking.

wow, good eye..these are from a few days ago, I wonder if it's the same girl. I doubt it

yes, Planet Fitness has some decent chicks

TacoBell · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:44:48 AM »

Quote from: Red Hook on February 27, 2011, 10:32:19 AM

wow, good eye..these are from a few days ago, I wonder if it's the same girl. I doubt it

yes, Planet Fitness has some decent chicks

Not good eye, good nose

That's a different chick for sure.

G_Thang · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:47:47 AM »

support the wps. home of the cardio queens.
http://www.womensprosoccer.com/

Meso_z · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:48:13 AM »

Quote from: Red Hook on February 27, 2011, 10:32:19 AM

wow, good eye..these are from a few days ago, I wonder if it's the same girl. I doubt it

yes, Planet Fitness has some decent chicks

wtf, thats creepy.

225for70 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:54:42 AM »

Quote from: Red Hook on February 27, 2011, 09:50:40 AM

no man, I enjoy treadmill running! I can track everything, specific time and splits. Also I am thinking about my knees, running on concrete can't be good for them. Also I don't know how to keep pace outside. Seeing the numbers on the treadmill keeps me focused on the end target. Turn my brain off, watch a couple of music videos and before you know the run is over.

I use my phone to as a pedometer, etc...It keeps track of all the details like calories, distance, pace, etc..Then it sync's with my email account. I'm sure you can do that on an iphone as well

lovemonkey · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:57:08 AM »

Quote from: 225for70 on February 27, 2011, 10:54:42 AM

I use my phone to as a pedometer, etc...It keeps track of all the details like calories, distance, pace, etc..Then it sync's with my email account. I'm sure you can do that on an iphone as well

dj181 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2011, 11:10:00 AM »

A 7:30 per mile pace is even better, get it down to a 6 min per mile pace, and then you've really got something to write home about.

mass243 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2011, 11:16:00 AM »

Quote from: 225for70 on February 27, 2011, 10:54:42 AM

I use my phone to as a pedometer, etc...It keeps track of all the details like calories, distance, pace, etc..Then it sync's with my email account. I'm sure you can do that on an iphone as well

Cool and essential... I bet people were more fat an in worse shape some 40 years ago because they couldn't keep track of their calories on their phone

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2011, 11:40:08 AM »

Quote from: dj181 on February 27, 2011, 10:11:55 AM

Good post oldtimer. I'm curious, which did you find harder, the 400 repeats, or the 800 repeats? We ran 400 repeats during track season, and 800 repeats during cross-country season, and I hated them both

It's all hard. Nothing hurts worse than an all out 400. It's longest any one can truly sprint near top speed. Judging by the speed of elite athletes it seems middle distance times show it's almost a sprint.