Does anybody regularly run/jog to keep the calories down? Just curious.
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quote:Originally posted by Cellar_Fiend:
I partake in this "forced fun"
quote:Originally posted by Icewino:
I do a lot of hiking/climbing but I just can't get into running.
quote:Originally posted by mjraica:
DON'T DO IT! I was a runner, got into the competitive side; now after an 8 yr career in it I have had 5 knee surgeries and am hoping to be able to walk without pain soon(.....) There are so many other, better, ways to burn them extra calories!
quote:Originally posted by Icewino:
I do a lot of hiking/climbing but I just can't get into running.
quote:Originally posted by sydthesquid:
I tried jogging once, but I kept spilling my martini, so I gave it up.
quote:Originally posted by TBird:
i'd imagine epileptic trainers would spill more martini's than joggers, no?
quote:quote:
Originally posted by Icewino:
I do a lot of hiking/climbing but I just can't get into running.
WAY more interesting.
quote:Originally posted by Icewino:quote:quote:
Originally posted by Icewino:
I do a lot of hiking/climbing but I just can't get into running.
WAY more interesting.
Did I say anything about being any more or less interesting?
quote:Originally posted by Purple Teeth:
I'm with Rothko, the iPod really helps the miles go by.
quote:Originally posted by VT2IT:
If it's so damn fun then why do you need something to take your mind of it? Oh that's right, it's not fun, it's painful, and painfully BORING.
quote:Originally posted by Purple Teeth:quote:Originally posted by VT2IT:
If it's so damn fun then why do you need something to take your mind of it? Oh that's right, it's not fun, it's painful, and painfully BORING.
Jogging is occasionally fun, but usually a chore. Believe me, I'd much rather lie on the couch and eat cheetos. But, my Doc tells me jogging is better for my health.
quote:No, not at all. That's purely MY observation. I've always found it difficult to run because I've found it boring. Cycling? Great. At least with hiking/climbing it's varied and challenging, in a different way. Just my personal take on it all.
quote:Originally posted by Purple Teeth:
Jogging is occasionally fun, but usually a chore. Believe me, I'd much rather lie on the couch and eat cheetos.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
The things we've got to do to enjoy good food and wine.
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
PSF,
Your reasons are some of the same for me. I find it allows me to clear my mind, concentrate on pacing my breathing and that is a form of active meditation. Why does your metabolism play a role? By the way 2 to 3 miles per run is pretty good.
quote:Originally posted by PetiteSyrahFan:quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
PSF,
Your reasons are some of the same for me. I find it allows me to clear my mind, concentrate on pacing my breathing and that is a form of active meditation. Why does your metabolism play a role? By the way 2 to 3 miles per run is pretty good.
I am real lean, I hate to brag. But I have to fight to keep my weight up. Seriously, if went 5 or miles 3 or 4 times a week(which I can), I would probably weigh in at under 150 pounds, which is not good for someone like me who is over 6' tall. When I keep my jogging to what I do, I can usually maintain my weight, or at least not lose to much.
quote:Originally posted by PetiteSyrahFan:quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
PSF,
Your reasons are some of the same for me. I find it allows me to clear my mind, concentrate on pacing my breathing and that is a form of active meditation. Why does your metabolism play a role? By the way 2 to 3 miles per run is pretty good.
I am real lean, I hate to brag. But I have to fight to keep my weight up. Seriously, if went 5 or miles 3 or 4 times a week(which I can), I would probably weigh in at under 150 pounds, which is not good for someone like me who is over 6' tall. When I keep my jogging to what I do, I can usually maintain my weight, or at least not lose to much.
quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
Exercise is a pleasure, even when it hurts.
quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
Anyone who is bored while jogging must live in a dreary place and have an ossified mind.
Leave the iPod behind and wake up to the world of plants, animals, birds, insects, human construction, atmosphere, astronomy, and everything else going on. Someone, I forget who, said that it is impossible for an intelligent person to be bored. That person undoubtedly lived before recorded music and video.
Rain is good, wind is good, cold is good, and so is heat. Sweat and effort are good. You don't even have to think of them as a means to and end. Exercise is a pleasure, even when it hurts.
quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
Anyone who is bored while jogging must live in a dreary place and have an ossified mind.
Leave the iPod behind and wake up to the world of plants, animals, birds, insects, human construction, atmosphere, astronomy, and everything else going on. Someone, I forget who, said that it is impossible for an intelligent person to be bored. That person undoubtedly lived before recorded music and video.
Rain is good, wind is good, cold is good, and so is heat. Sweat and effort are good. You don't even have to think of them as a means to and end. Exercise is a pleasure, even when it hurts.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
Exercise is a pleasure, even when it hurts.
I wish I could talk myself into believing that. I'd weigh a lot less. From the moment I walk into the gym, all I'm thinking of is leaving.
quote:I run not only for the physical fitness but for the mental fitness. The quiet time away from work and the kids does wonders for stress.
quote:Originally posted by Ozarks21:
I know 2 men in their early 50's that died either during or right after their daily jog. This is reason enough for me not to do it. Plus, I'm really lazy and I smoke.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
A perfect day for a run/jog today; 55 degrees and sunny. I totaled 4.2 miles, the longest run I've legged out in quite some time. Now, where's the ibuprofen?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
A perfect day for a run/jog today; 55 degrees and sunny. I totaled 4.2 miles, the longest run I've legged out in quite some time. Now, where's the ibuprofen?
My wife ran 20 miles on Saturday, and still had more energy than I did Saturday night.![]()
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
My wife ran 20 miles on Saturday, and still had more energy than I did Saturday night.![]()
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
My wife ran 20 miles on Saturday, and still had more energy than I did Saturday night.![]()
Next time you might want to try a Red Bull and blue pill.
Hey, I'm not there... yet!![]()
quote:Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
I my younger days I ran a lot. Now my knees are nothing but bone on bone. I still walk a lot, but no more running!
We used to do five miles every morning in my old Ranger unit. Five miles in thirty five minutes in combat boots, the old Ranger Run much faster than double time. Personal best was the 2 mile in !0:58 in combat boots. I think they let most all of the run in sneakers now. Hard on the feet and knees. Imagine that!![]()
quote:Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
I my younger days I ran a lot. Now my knees are nothing but bone on bone. I still walk a lot, but no more running!
We used to do five miles every morning in my old Ranger unit. Five miles in thirty five minutes in combat boots, the old Ranger Run much faster than double time. Personal best was the 2 mile in !0:58 in combat boots. I think they let most all of the run in sneakers now. Hard on the feet and knees. Imagine that!![]()
quote:Originally posted by WISAD:
Interesting the number of people here whom run.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by WISAD:
Interesting the number of people here whom run.
Not much choice if you're a wino/foody and want to stay in some kind of shape.![]()
quote:i would not run/bike/hike in the woods/on the street/in a park with anything blocking my awareness of my surroundings.
stumbling home hammered, now that's a different story.
quote:Originally posted by Hunter:
Down 20 pounds since last winter and with my appetite that means I'm running a lot!![]()
quote:Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
I like those that look like hour glasses better!![]()
quote:quote:
Originally posted by Hunter:
Down 20 pounds since last winter and with my appetite that means I'm running a lot!
Congrats, Hunter.
Does it show?
quote:OK, a bit off topic here, but I played tennis for nearly two hours yesterday. The difference in quick vertical and lateral stop/start running vs. constant motion is glaring. Let's just say that my feet, knees, and joints are feeling it today.
quote:Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
When running I could lay into a seven minute, six minute until my mid 30's, mile and do that without mcuh change of heartbeat throughout. I would always sprint the last 200 yards to change things up.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
When running I could lay into a seven minute, six minute until my mid 30's, mile and do that without mcuh change of heartbeat throughout. I would always sprint the last 200 yards to change things up.
6 minute mile? That is a sprint! At least in my world.
re: tennis. The quality of the workout is usually a function of the quality of the opponent. When playing with a lesser player, the only way to get a workout is to play with one can of balls and run after the strays.....
PH
quote:Ah Hunter, you must still be young. I think my basketball and tennis playing was much harder on my knees than my running.
When running I could lay into a seven minute, six minute until my mid 30's, mile and do that without mcuh change of heartbeat throughout. I would always sprint the last 200 yards to change things up. I believe my heartbeat underwent a lot more push during the constant sprints, jumping, stretching, and motions of bball and tennis than plain running. But perhaps that's because I was in good shape!
quote:Originally posted by WISAD:
I thought running vs badmington/squash/tennis and so is because they actually use completely differing muscle groups or same muscles but in different ways. You don't get the breathlessness playing tennis that you do running, but you don't get the stretching and use of muscles from running that you do from racket sports. Heck I can run 5 k's and feel fresh, but if I play squash for an hour I am shattered.
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Started running outdoors again. Really stopped running late last year. I've noticed that my heart rate is great when it is cold outside-ie remains in the 150s range and creeps up into the 160s range at the end of my run. I remember that even in when I was in better shape, if you increase the outside temp, my HR jumps into the 160s range as an average HR for the duration of the run. Ran about 5-6 miles Friday and will try again today.
quote:Originally posted by khmark7:
Running in the Crazy Legs Classic up in Madison next weekend. 5 miles and about 11,000 people. I've been able to run on the trails around here since the snow melted in mid-February so I'm hoping for a good time. My goal is 37 minutes.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Started running outdoors again. Really stopped running late last year. I've noticed that my heart rate is great when it is cold outside-ie remains in the 150s range and creeps up into the 160s range at the end of my run. I remember that even in when I was in better shape, if you increase the outside temp, my HR jumps into the 160s range as an average HR for the duration of the run. Ran about 5-6 miles Friday and will try again today.
Interesting. I am 40 years old and a life-long runner. However, after a considerable hiatus, I started running again, consistently (3-4 X week), a little over two months ago. My heart-rate jumps into the 170-180 range towards the end of my runs, which is higher than recommended, but I feel great. I am going to invest in a monitor to more accurately check my rate during my runs.
I look forward to warmer weather so I can run outdoors more often.
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Interesting. I'm in my late 30s and I find that if I push my heart rate up too high, ie 170-174 for a prolonged period of time, I actually feel worse and very tired and drained at the end of the run. The contrary is true at a lower heart rate. Maybe you are just fine at a higher heart rate-check it out with your doctor.