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I imagine someone on this board must be a runner?

Just finished a rock n roll half today which reminded me why I don't run. Because running is dumb.

What are some of the fun races you have done. The rock n roll half was pretty good. I would recommend this series if anyone else is interested. After party sucked though. But run was decent
 
I loved running on the treadmill prior to the baby. Did it for years.

Now I have plantar fasciitis in both feet, numb toes on the left foot, some kind of bursitis on my right knee...I don't think I'll be returning to running for awhile. I do miss it.
 
Randolphkeys said:
Ran Bay to Breakers in San Francisco. I missed the competitive start time and ran further in the back with people who were naked or on costume. Pretty creative and the costumes were fun... lotsa flopping dicks.
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My wife grew up in Seattle and tells many stories of being a teenager and enjoying the naked runs/bike rides. I imagine San Fran has to be similar.
 
Randolphkeys said:
Ran Bay to Breakers in San Francisco. I missed the competitive start time and ran further in the back with people who were naked or on costume. Pretty creative and the costumes were fun... lotsa flopping dicks.
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I don’t need to go to San Francisco to see flopping dicks. NBA has that in Philly (Harden) and Atlanta (Trae).
 
I've been running a lot for my job the past year, a bunch of quarters, 1.5 milers for time, the 3 mile death runs.


I agree, running sucks dick. Would much rather swim for cardio.
 
Lifelong runner, til a couple years ago.

I did the Pittsburgh Marathon. Trained appropriately for it and then my legs just completely fell apart after I finished. Bursitis, hamstring and IT band damage, plantar fascitis, the whole nine.

You couldn’t pay me to run a mile after it. Too painful and too boring. Fun achievement but now I just bike a few times a week and play racquetball. Yes racquetball you fucking pussy. It’s back.
 
I used to run longer distance races (marathons and ultras). Ran Cleveland 11 years in a row, Columbus several times (always liked running through The Shoe), Akron a couple of times, plenty more 26.2s.

I'm not a mega-race fan, but I did complete Chicago twice, and those were fun. (Also started it a third time but bailed at 16. It was 90 degrees and miserable that year. Quite a weekend - went to the Indians playoff game that Friday night (the "bug game" against the Yankees), then drove to Chicago for the race on Saturday AM, then the race on Sunday. A couple weeks later, ran Detroit (which was a great course - you'd cross into Canada for a few miles - not often you get to run in two different countries in a race). Ran it wearing a Boobie Gibson jersey (this was a few months after Boobie had his big game to help the Cavs eliminate the Pistons in the ECF) -- that was fun.

Longest race I've ever done distance wise was the Burning River 100 miler. Also got to 100 miles on a couple other occasions, in the course of running 24-hour races (timed races are a very different challenge, one I really liked back in the day).

I much, much, much prefer smaller races.. I'd rather run something with 400 runners where the "expo" is a card table with a pile of last year's race shirts for $5. One of my favorite races was the Inland Trail race, which started/ended at an elementary school in Elyria, and most of it took place on the Inland Trail path (hence the race name).

These days, I stick to half-marathons. Long enough to feel like I've done something, without taking up the entire day/weekend or requiring 3+ hour training runs. Ran the Rock Hall half last October and really enjoyed it. Medina's half is really good. Made in America (down in Massillon) was a very fun race.

Here in northeast Ohio, we are truly fortunate to have a variety of running paths and trails. Metroparks (both the main bike path and the bridle trails), Towpath, CVNP (every year, I seem to find some new-to-me trail somewhere in the park), Bike & Hike path in Summit County, Buckeye Trail ... it's a great place to be if you're a runner.
 
I identify as a distance runner, even though today running around the block may earn me a trip to the ER..

I was a very successful distance runner through about 33.. then a foot injury sidelined me, and then the weight and finally the back.. so I cannot handle the impact..

I loved running, with or without competition. The freedom of it, the simplicity. Being hard core ADHD, mentally running helped me shed the bullshit in my head.. left it on the road.. At peak, I could do anything and go anywhere. Unlimited..

Mentally distance running informed virtually all of my significant life / career decisions. Patience, positioning, independence.. these are my watchwords. And the running community is very open. If you finish , that's a win. You encourage every one, and my best friends were the guys I competed against..

So, of course I disagree with the premise..

The thing is that running is not a good sport for everyone. Of my runner friends, only a few can still do it in our 60's.. All of these are guys with relatively small frames.. < 5' 10" < 150 lbs.. you have to maintain flexibility, and take care of your body.. I am more of a 6'3" , 180 frame...

I have migrated to cycling, which is easier on your body.. it has similar freedom if you live in a cycling friendly community. My spouse is also i to it, so we can ride together..

but it requires gear, and maintenance.. it also becomes less viable after 70.. brittle bones and the inevitable fall. I have met an 85 year old , doing a trek from Montreal to Burilington, and hats off to him.. but he was a rarity..

I think golf is a great sport to take up. You can play until you die, and you can play it with your wife, your kids and even your grand kids..

So running is not dumb.. but like Nebraska,

"Honestly, it's not for everyone"
 
I have a love/hate relationship with running

I only run with my dogs but that means I only run when the weather is acceptable, and I prioritize weightlifting, so I don't run much. But I never regret when I do go out for a run.

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I like running. Leaving phone at home, taking a bus far from home, putting on some music and getting some fresh air. Good time to think. I was jogging on Christmas while it was snowing a couple of years ago, felt good to get a horn honk from police.
 
I enjoy beach running… But that’s about it these days…
 
Running a 50K Saturday morning down in Peninsula. It’s part of the Western Reserve trail running series. My weight is down to 195. My body feels pretty good. It’s supposed to be a pretty tough course, but they all are down there. Elevation on the back end of it is an ass kicker.
 
I'm trying to get into running but can't seem to get past 6 miles before my feet are so sore, I can't put any weight on them. Like I'm not tired and feel like I can do 10 more, but my feet are so sore. Guess just have to take it little by little.
 
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