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The Truth 
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 Posted: May 15 2011 at 13:22 |
 colorofmoney91 wrote:
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Just running one mile today, have been building up since knee surgery, gotta get time under six minutes to go up to two miles. Still haven't decided what song to listen to. |
Damn, I hope your leg is alright. I wouldn't want you to get injured. Be safe! |
Oh no worries, I'm just trying to get passed being overly muscle-sore. Have been for some time now. It's been a long path back to running. 
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colorofmoney91
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 18:26 |
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This thread needs more participation. I know there are tons of runners on PA; I've spoken with them before.
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The Truth
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 18:29 |
Don't you love that natural high you get while running and listening to a good song? I was listening to GY!BE on a run once (Static, I think...) and it just really sent me into another world.
Then I about ran into a car. |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 18:41 |
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I usually run that red line a few times over each time.
Edit: there was no first person view of the course, and it's kind of hectic anyway, so this screenshot was the best way for me to share.
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I see Jesus.  And a Moldovan hat.
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Andy Webb
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 19:20 |
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I didn't run today. Just giving you guys the low-down.
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colorofmoney91
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 19:26 |
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I sometimes cross paths with the elderly when I'm running, and if I'm listening to my iPod, I like to run past them screaming We're not gonna take it! NO, we ain't gonna take it!
Edited by colorofmoney91 - May 15 2011 at 19:27
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The Truth
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 19:44 |
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I didn't run today. Just giving you guys the low-down. |
I may later. Idk rite now. We'll see how heavy my supper is.
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ClemofNazareth
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 20:00 |
I used to run a lot more but aging bones are slowly catching up with me. I still crank out 3-5 miles at least 3 times a week and try to get in a longer run on the weekend. We have several parks nearby and a 26 mile running trail that connects all of them with an entrance close to my house so that's convenient. Also most of the roads in this part of town have a biking lane which runners can use as well, so there are lots of places to go for variety.
There's a park with a sledding run called Tutt Hill that is a little over 3 miles from my house. There's another hill just before that so when I do that run it works out to a little over 7 miles with 4 pretty steep uphill parts; my goal is always to finish in under an hour and sometimes I actually make that. I usually run in the early morning (around 5:00am) before heading to work; better than coffee for waking you up. In the fall there are usually deer and foxes in the parks which is kind of cool. I once saw a lady with headphones running ahead of me and there were two deer running alongside her - she didn't even know they were there! In South Dakota running in the winter is rough since we get a crapload of snow and insanely cold temperatures, not to mention pretty stiff winds. When that happens I head to the gym and a treadmill. Treadmills suck but at least you can get your heart rate up for an hour which makes getting back into the groove a lot easier in the spring. A lot of times I don't wear headphones when I run outside but on the treadmill I always do. I like to play a lot of long prog folk songs broken up with 80s girl-band pop tunes. The long tunes help me zone out while the pop stuff is great for short cardio sprints to keep things interesting. My favorite songs for finishing a run are the Go-Gos "Unforgiven", the Decemberists "The Sporting Life", or the Violent Femmes "Blister in the Sun".
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"Peace is the only battle worth waging."
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 20:14 |
I ran cross-country in middle school and all through high school, but I haven't been involved in serious running for at least a year or so. I like trail running; I'm not a sprinter or triathlete or anything like that. Distance running is a good feeling, but in high school I did not really train far enough in advance to maximize my potential. Its nice to know that there are other running folks out there on this forum. 
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 20:27 |
I much prefer cycling to running.
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Apsalar
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Posted: May 15 2011 at 23:08 |
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I personally prefer trail, although I luckily live in an area with tons of options of running track, trail and a mixture.This is probably my favourite planned track that I run. I usually run there and back every other day, and it leads me right back to within about 200m of my house which is really nice. I'll map out my other two in a few minutes. Just updated with the starting point marker for clarity.
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Nice. Did you ever get to run through Stromlo forest before it burnt down? Close the Red Hill too, lots of good trails through there. As for music while running, cannot stand it. 'tis a pet hate of mine. fresh air 'n' nature and I'm happy.
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 00:26 |
Apsalar wrote:
As for music while running, cannot stand it. 'tis a pet hate of mine. fresh air 'n' nature and I'm happy.
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Agree
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progkidjoel
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 02:51 |
Went to the gym for about 2 hours this afternoon, finished my lifts and went home. Going for a run later tonight. It's the coldest I can remember it being here since last year though, which sucks.
Apsalar wrote:
progkidjoel wrote:
I personally prefer trail, although I luckily live in an area with tons of options of running track, trail and a mixture.This is probably my favourite planned track that I run. I usually run there and back every other day, and it leads me right back to within about 200m of my house which is really nice. I'll map out my other two in a few minutes. Just updated with the starting point marker for clarity.
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Nice. Did you ever get to run through Stromlo forest before it burnt down? Close the Red Hill too, lots of good trails through there.
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Another canberran? I was only like 9 or 10 during the canberra bushfires, that was a good few years before I really got into running unfortunately.
The Truth wrote:
Don't you love that natural high you get while running and listening to a good song? I was listening to GY!BE on a run once (Static, I think...) and it just really sent me into another world. Then I about ran into a car. |
As I mentioned in a few other threads, the running high is easily one my two or three favourite feelings. Nothin' beats it.
Edited by progkidjoel - May 16 2011 at 02:56
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Apsalar
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 05:02 |
progkidjoel wrote:
Went to the gym for about 2 hours this afternoon, finished my lifts and went home. Going for a run later tonight. It's the coldest I can remember it being here since last year though, which sucks.
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Nice. Did you ever get to run through Stromlo forest before it burnt down? Close the Red Hill too, lots of good trails through there.
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Another canberran? I was only like 9 or 10 during the canberra bushfires, that was a good few years before I really got into running unfortunately. |
Yep, on the north-side, back onto O'Connor ridge (for now, in the process of looking for a new rental) so that's my usual starting point for a run, from there onto Black Mt. Nice and Hilly, with nice views of the city/lake.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 05:46 |
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Don't you listen to music whilst walking in competitions, Adam? I thought that'd be noisy with the crowd and stuff.
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progkidjoel
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 06:36 |
Apsalar wrote:
progkidjoel wrote:
Went to the gym for about 2 hours this afternoon, finished my lifts and went home. Going for a run later tonight. It's the coldest I can remember it being here since last year though, which sucks.
Apsalar wrote:
Nice. Did you ever get to run through Stromlo forest before it burnt down? Close the Red Hill too, lots of good trails through there.
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Another canberran? I was only like 9 or 10 during the canberra bushfires, that was a good few years before I really got into running unfortunately. |
Yep, on the north-side, back onto O'Connor ridge (for now, in the process of looking for a new rental) so that's my usual starting point for a run, from there onto Black Mt. Nice and Hilly, with nice views of the city/lake.
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Ah, awesome. I've done the run around the entire lake a few times, which is absolute hell. Good fun when I have the energy though. About to head out for a run now, 1 degree C and relative humidity at 98%. This should be fun.
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Apsalar
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 07:31 |
James, as the rules have it your not allowed musical devices, since it might be some 2way contraption giving you the upper hand  . You'd be amazed how sounds begin to blur once focusing on the task at hand. Considering the incoherent, almost animal-esque nature of most spectators vocal emissions, you'll find instinct kickin' in with a wee bit o adrenalin to help you along. Joel, the lake is lovely, albeit a tough slog, especially around near the dam, up the back of the golf course past the governers house. Not sure how far you go around? but they've recently (the last 6-8 months) done work around the wetlands area (out Kingston onto the airport way, dairy farmers lane, et cetera) so you can connect up the whole lap via bike paths.
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 07:55 |
Went for a 40 or so minute run just now, waaaaaaaay too cold. Definitely won't be doing that so late again.
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Joel, the lake is lovely, albeit a tough slog, especially around near the dam, up the back of the golf course past the governers house. Not sure how far you go around? but they've recently (the last 6-8 months) done work around the wetlands area (out Kingston onto the airport way, dairy farmers lane, et cetera) so you can connect up the whole lap via bike paths. |
I'll generally run the track I posted earlier which leads up to scrivener dam, then across the dam, through the hills near the museum and continue for about 8 or so kms until I get up to Civic. Then there's the bridge which leads from the side of the lake opposite to the national library, cross over it and basically run the opposite way back through civic, Yarallumla then into Curtin again. Kinda hard to explain I think it's roughly a 20-25km round trip or so. I can map it out for you if you're interested, it's a really good circuit.
Also, I love the Canberra bike path system. Awesome to be able to run/walk either to civic one way and woden/school the other way on a path about 100m from my house. Had no idea they were adding to it, though. That's great.
Edited by progkidjoel - May 16 2011 at 07:56
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 08:05 |
progkidjoel wrote:
Went for a 40 or so minute run just now, waaaaaaaay too cold. Definitely won't be doing that so late again.
Apsalar wrote:
Joel, the lake is lovely, albeit a tough slog, especially around near the dam, up the back of the golf course past the governers house. Not sure how far you go around? but they've recently (the last 6-8 months) done work around the wetlands area (out Kingston onto the airport way, dairy farmers lane, et cetera) so you can connect up the whole lap via bike paths. |
I'll generally run the track I posted earlier which leads up to scrivener dam, then across the dam, through the hills near the museum and continue for about 8 or so kms until I get up to Civic. Then there's the bridge which leads from the side of the lake opposite to the national library, cross over it and basically run the opposite way back through civic, Yarallumla then into Curtin again. Kinda hard to explain I think it's roughly a 20-25km round trip or so. I can map it out for you if you're interested, it's a really good circuit.
Also, I love the Canberra bike path system. Awesome to be able to run/walk either to civic one way and woden/school the other way on a path about 100m from my house. Had no idea they were adding to it, though. That's great. |
I used to bike ride through that circuit all the time with dad and teh brother. Quite long, took 2 hours but was enjoyable.
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Negoba
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Posted: May 16 2011 at 08:33 |
I've never been much of a runner but my kids school has a program called Girls on the Run which works to get girls active. Every semester they run a 5k and need running buddy. I got enlisted and yesterday was my first 5k. When didn't even run the whole thing, but it was still quite satisfying. We finished it which was something. I was a swimmer so the cardio aspect is not bad but my ankles and knees hurt alot a few days. I know I didn't train slowly enough. I do feel very good after running, but I don't want to injure myself.
Anyway...I like working out to Animals as Leaders.
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