Doing my first 5k for the Scotiabank run in support of Second Harvest. Never done a 5k before and curious to see how I will do. Getting new shoes tomorrow and I can't wait for the cooler weather - for me it's perfect running temps.
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Running.. ugghh
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Its not that bad. I did the 5k last year. If you've never done any long distance running before, I highly recommend you train.
Good shoes, and the right shoes for you, help a lot. I went from New Balance to Aisics and much prefer the Aisics. I honestly don't know anyone that loves their Saucony shoes, even though i see them a lot. If you buy good shoes only wear them for running. Most shoes are good for about 400km of running then the cushion has will have broken down and they don't perform as they should. Using them to walk the dog, at the gym, etc, only wears them out faster. I think I'm over 400km on my current shoes. I notice that my feet hurt a bit on the longer runs (did 15km last night), so i think this pair are almost due for retirement. If you start running more, 5km say 4 times a week, you'll wear out a pair of shoes in 5 months.
I ran the Hamilton Around the Bay 30k in March and did a half marathon before that. I only wear my running shoes for running. I use them for about 500km or so and then on to a new pair, unless I'm doing a bunch or trail running in which case they might go around 600km. My first pair of shoes was a Saucony and they were okay. I then tried a pair of Mizuno's and they were better. Then I tried a different pair of Saucony and they were horrible and have been relegated to walking only shoes. I have tried on a few pairs of New Balance and they didn't seem to fit my feet right, so I haven't actually ever bought a pair.
I just picked up my first pair of Asics (today in fact - Gel 1150's) and first impressions are that they feel good with nice support and decent enough cushion. I will go for a 5-10k run tonight to try them out. Generally in the winter I run about 30-40km/week with my long runs on Sunday's and two speed workout's in between.
I may only run 100km all spring/summer, because my work is rather physical and I'm too tired/busy to run after work.... so I get a bit out of shape (cardio-wise) which improves as the weather cools and work becomes less busy.
As for training for this 5k, the reality is I only have 10 days or so before the race, so I'll just do my 3-4 runs each week until the race day and see what happens. It would be nice to run it in around 23 minutes. Otherwise I'll spend the winter training for a half marathon in the spring - maybe the chilly half.
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Big respect to people who can run those half and full marathons. I run 3 times a week, 8-10 km each time. That's the max I can afford out of my schedule, but it helps me stay in shape (in addition to weights of course). Dropped 20 lbs between spring and summer, and this running helps me maintain my current weight (well, it's going back up now with more weight lifting, but without running, I'd be collecting fat again).
Any of you brave enough to run with these?
After your legs heal up from getting torn apart, they're supposed to be better for you in the long run. Although I couldn't imagine 30 kms in these things...
Can't see the pic but I assume you're talking about Vibram's?
Ya, Vibrams.
I'm very curious to try them, i just don't want to go drop $150 on something that may not work for me. The theory behind them is fairly simply, eliminating heel-strike-running and the corresponding rearward force through your hips. Improves stride efficiency, but works the muscles quite a bit differently.
I was thinking about doing the Scotiabank half marathon next weekend but my October ended up getting really busy. Chilly half in the spring is a definitely possibility tho.
If you're flat footed then I'd suggest that you stay clear of those...lest you want your knees to hurt like hell 
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Any of you brave enough to run with these?
After your legs heal up from getting torn apart, they're supposed to be better for you in the long run. Although I couldn't imagine 30 kms in these things...
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How did guys in Africa find bears?
The Vibram shoes are based on the idea of barefoot running. For what it's worth.. barefoot running on dirt is a lot more forgiving than barefoot running on a cement sidewalk. You have to change your gait to do it, for some that'll be easier than for others.
1960 Summer Olympics Abebi Bikila was added to the Ethiopian Olympic team only at the last moment, as the plane to Rome was about to leave, as a replacement for Wami Biratu, who had broken his ankle in a soccer match. Major Onni Niskanen entered Bikila and Mamo Wolde in the marathon.
Adidas, the shoe sponsor at the 1960 Summer Olympics, had few shoes left when Bikila went to try out shoes and he ended up with a pair that didn’t fit comfortably, so he couldn't use them. A couple of hours before the race, Bikila decided to run barefoot, the way he'd trained for the race. Bikila was warned by Niskanen about his main rivals, one of whom was Rhadi Ben Abdesselam from Morocco, who was supposed to wear number 26. For unknown reasons, Rhadi did not acquire his black marathon bib before the race, and instead was wearing his regularly assigned track and field bib number 185.
The late afternoon race had its start point and finish at the Arch of Constantine, just outside the Colosseum. At the start of the race the Australian Ron Clarke made a comment to Bikila about running barefoot.
During the race Bikila passed numerous runners as he searched for Rhadi's number 26. By about 20 km, Bikila and Rhadi (actually wearing number 185) had created a gap from the rest of the pack. Bikila kept looking forward to find the runner with number 26, unaware that Rhadi was running right beside him. They stayed together until the last 500 m, when Bikila sprinted to the finish line. Bikila won in a record time of 2:15:16.2, becoming the first Sub-Saharan African to win an Olympic gold medal. He finished 26 seconds ahead of Rhadi.
After the race, when Bikila was asked why he had run barefoot, he replied, “I wanted the world to know that my country, Ethiopia, has always won with determination and heroism."
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Hahaha, nice.
I was watching this show on History Chan. where there is this tribe of indians that can run 2-3 marathons in 1 day. They do all this wearing no shoes. They were trying to figure out how they do that. One of the possibilities they examined were, because they were wearing no shoes. They say when ppl run without shoes, there is different posture and body position.
It was on this show "weird or what?"
Sure, but then four years later in Tokyo he ran over three minutes faster ... while wearing Pumas. The Africans run barefoot because they cannot afford shoes. The ones who can, run in shoes. Just look at any major marathons/road races and the Africans that compete in them (all wearing shoes).
Ha...I can't even run in general any more. I have a high pain tolerance/wide threshold, but the back pain that I get after 3 kms is unbearable.If you're flat footed then I'd suggest that you stay clear of those...lest you want your knees to hurt like hell
Killerkeith, I also forgot to mention that you should measure your leg lengths. Another common cause of the lower back pain is that one leg is longer than the other (enough to make a difference). Unfortunately, I've got both; so it compounds. I'm really hoping that isn't the case for you...
Aren't u 19-20?
When I was your age, I played ball for 4hrs straight and torturing myself. You make me feel old
invictus43
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I think it really depends on your foot shape and arch. I got put into New Balance shoes and they just don't work with my wide heels. Shoes are fine, but they're not for my foot type. It's like skates I suppose..doesn't matter which brand as long as they fit well.
invictus43
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I agree. I think it depends a lot on your running style and gait too. If you're a heel-striker you will have a hard time with them. If you can do your distance flat or on your fore-foot more, you can use them. There are a lot of runners who are not in great shape for running who simply need supportive shoes. Not everyone is doing 5k's in 17 mins..
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