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Road Running

This category is for questions and answers about road running. The sport of road running takes place on a preset course down an established road.

328 Questions

What does it mean for an athlete to say he hit the wall?

It's where an athlete uses up his glycogen stores and starts gaining energy from his fat reserves. Fat take alot of O2 to break down, which means a higher O2 consumption is required. However, the body enters a state of oxygen deficit where it cannot provide the working muscles with enough. This is termed as "hitting the wall".

How many miles do you need to jog per week to stay in shape?

Diet plays a big role aside from jogging, recommended 30 minutes of physical activity daily is suggested. I would say if you want to stay in good shape maybe an hour daily. Jogging I would say a mile or two to stay in good shape along with proper diet and hydration. Don't forget cals, stretching is important before running long distance or any physical activity.

Why are you shorter after a marathon?

DISC ARE COMPRESSED AND FLATTENED DURING THE RUNNING PROCESS

What is the best Marathon training plan for a beginner?

start off with something easy, depending on your current physical shape run around 3 miles at a steady pace, remember to warm up (1-2 miles) and then stretch before the longer run. do two days of longer runs and then a day of recovery runs that are shorter but not to short. as you can increase your runs distance and mile time while slowly increasing your recovery runs but keep those low so you still get recovered. another way to get cardio is to swim laps because swimming has low impact. dont replace running with that though

Why are your asics that you have had for 3 months already have holes in the back?

If you are a hardcore cross country runner that runs every day, the shoes will inevitably get worn down. But if they are only worn down in a certain spot, it might mean that you are running on your feet in a certain way or maybe have a high/ really low arch. Orthodics could correct the problem

What are the Results of Door County Half Marathon?

Jason Ryf won the 2010 Door County Half Marathon in 1:09:51. Complete results are available at www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com.

What are the best training session 10 days before half marathon?

Ten days ahead of a half marathon you have started tapering. That is, reducing your mileage considerably in order to be well rested for the big race.

Many runners make the mistake to also reduce intensity and stick to easy, slow runs only. The risk in doing that is that you will end up with stale legs on race day.

So the keys are:

  • Reduce mileage
  • Keep intensity

Typically the last 10 days would then look something like this:

10 days out: easy run 30-45 mins

8 days out: last long run, make sure long run is 30-40% shorter than what you are used to.

6 days out: tempo session, again, reduced length of tempo intervals (e.g. 1 mile repeats at tempo speed) and reduced length of total session.

4 days out: interval session, but with short intervals, e.g. 1-3 minutes intervals and reduced length of interval sessions

2 days out: easy run max 30 mins

1 day out: easy run max 30 mins or rest

This ensures that you still do your quality sessions like long run, tempo run and interval run, but gets you well rested for race day.

How do you become better at running when not running?

The only way to get better at running is by running. If you're injured or unable to run for other reasons, you can maintain decent fitness and leg strength through cycling, swimming, stair-climbing, etc.

However, many of these exercises build leg muscles that are not used as much in running. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but obviously it won't make you a better runner.

Want to become the best runne you can be? Run more miles. Big miles is always the key to faster running.

How much pressure does your foot takes when you sprint?

You sould try to have very light pressure on your feet when you sprint. But some people are just heavier on their feet then others. What takes the most pressure is the heal of the foot because it usually hits the ground first. If you want to do sprinting then make sure you get a shoe with good support in the heals. When it comes to running shoes I've found you do get what you pay for.

What is the train for a marathon with Tendonitis?

It would depend on the severity of your tendonitis and what tendons are affected. If you have tendonitis and want to train for a marathon, you should see your doctor before starting any sort of training program.

Is KomodoSport or KSO the best and most comfortable Vibram FiveFinger for running and daily use?

The Vibram Five Fingers Bikila was created specifically for running, the new model that just came out, the Bikila LS is priced at about 100$, but all of the shoes can be used for running, just make sure you prepare your body to run barefoot.

What is the half marathon world record for 50 year olds?

There isn't one. The male world record is 58:33 but he was about 20-30 I'd imagine.

The current world record is held by the 21 year old Kenyan, Samuel Wanjiru.

Although there are no official world records for different age groups it is possible to calculate likely records from existing performance data. If a half-marathon world record for men over 50 existed, it would be about 01:07:00.

Why do you get diarrhea when you run long distances?

Because your body isn't acclimated to it yet. All that sloshing around in your stomach is hard to get used to; the more you run long distances, the easier it will be on your stomach. Also, when you run long distances, a lot of the blood that aids in digestion is diverted to your muscles, which is why you shouldn't run for a while after you eat.

What is the fastest half marathon time for a 10 year old boy in Wisconsin?

10-year-old Drew Dahlin of Green Bay, WI ran the USATF sanctioned 2012 Green Bay Cellcom Half Marathon in a time of 1:38:42.

Why is the Boston Marathon 26.2 miles long?

It's 26.2 miles long because that's how long a marathon is that's why it's called the Boston Marathon.

Do men have a bigger sex drive than women or is it vice-versa?

A person's sex drive depends on many factors. Some of them include age, lifestyle, etc. This can be either or.

Is running a pair or team event?

well running is a team event if you go there with other people from a church a school ext. But if you go there just for you and only with you it is a single competition.

How do you deal with a really bad coach for a year?

you stop thinking about how bad your coach is and start thinking about doin 100% all the time, you shouldn't be spending your time in thinking about how bad ur coach is in stead of thinking about how you are doing!

How many miles can you get out of a pair of shoes?

300-500 miles depending on such factors as your weight and the type of surfaces you run on

What are some funny names for running teams?

Some really funny names for running teams could be The Hippty Hops, The Sprinting Squad or maybe The Fast Frogs. There are many names you can create for a running team, the possibilities are limitless.

Where was long distance running invented?

im guessing hunter-gatherers way back in the day, hehe, but as an actual sport/event, im not sure, maybe some time around the first few olympic games in athens?

Why is the length of a marathon 26 miles and 385 yards?

The event commemorates the fabled run by the Greek soldier Pheidippides from the Battle of Marathon to Athens which was a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards.