Runners Roll Call

There are 255 of us who have 'running' listed as one of our interests in our profile. Wow! So, for those of us who are currently posting in the forums, I thought it would be fun to do a little poll. I love getting inspiration from more seasoned runners, since I'm a newb still. And, I've loved the few times I've helped inspire someone to think about running, too.

Play along if you'd like! :)

1. When did you start running?

2. How much do you run per week currently?

3. How many days per week do you run?

4. Are you training for anything in particular?

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments?

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.

8. What time of day do you usually run?

9. What running websites do you use?

10. What is your favorite thing about running?

11. Anything else you'd like to share?

Ok, my answers. :)

1. When did you start running?
5/31/06, I ran for 10 minutes that day.

2. How much do you run per week currently?
I'm up to 20 mpw now, working up to my goal of 25-30

3. How many days per week do you run?
I'm now doing 5 days per week, although it was just recently that I upped it from 4 days.

4. Are you training for anything in particular?
I have my 2nd 5k Nov 4th, then I'm aiming for the StL 1/2 marathon in April

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments?
My first 5k was 9/16, I finished in 33:51, which I was thrilled with!! My longest run to date was 8.75 miles.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.
I do both. Treadmill when it's too humid or too cold, otherwise outside. I have asthma, and the weather causes me breathing problems. I just pop in a dvd or watch something good on TV and can go for at least 60 minutes without getting bored. But I'll admit that I prefer outside!!

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.
I don't know what I would do without my HRM. Someday I'd like to get a gps deal so I can run on trails and still know my mileage. Guess I'm a wannabe gear-head.

8. What time of day do you usually run?
Most often in the evenings on weekdays, mornings on weekends. I've tried the pre-dawn thing and it doesn?t work so well for me, although a part of me wants it to...

9. What running websites do you use?
www.runningmap.com to track my mileage, and www.coolrunning.com for tips and comraderie. Same user ID over there as here. www.active.com and www.stlouistrackclub.com to find local races and events.

10. What is your favorite thing about running?
Feeling strong. I love knowing that I can go for an 8 mile run now, and that soon I'll be able to go further. Knowing that it's such a good thing for me, and that it's something that not everyone can do. Granted, there are plenty who can do it faster than me, but that's ok!

11. Anything else you'd like to share?
Thanks to all the other runners out there, it really is a great 'community' and I've gotten a lot from other people. :) Thanks to anyone who fills out my little survey!

Ooh cool! Alrighty!

1. When did you start running? About 2 years ago.

2. How much do you run per week currently? Um... I guess about 10 miles?

3. How many days per week do you run?  4-5

4. Are you training for anything in particular? Hmm... Well I'm on a track team so I guess I'm training to better myself.

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? I'm mad fast at sprinting! *vroom!!* And I want to better my long distance times.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. I think it's easier to run on a treadmill compared to outside, but it's more fun, in my opinion, to run outside.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. I've never worn any gear when I run except for a t-shirt and shorts lol. So I really can't say. Oh wait! I've used a heart monitor before.

8. What time of day do you usually run? After school and/or in the evening.

9. What running websites do you use? I've never visited a running website lol.

10. What is your favorite thing about running? It makes you feel so energized afterwards and it uses nearly all the muscles in your body. Running is awesome!

11. Anything else you'd like to share? Anyone can do it! Even if it's just for 3 minutes, it still feels great afterwards. ^^

1. When did you start running?  About 3 years ago

2. How much do you run per week currently? 20-30 miles?

3. How many days per week do you run?  Everyday

4. Are you training for anything in particular?  Umm I guess races for school

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments?  Hmm, well I made captain this year, and I made First Team all Conference, and I got MIP twice for X-C and track.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.  Outside all the way baby!!!

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. Underarmor's good for the cold... so are hats, Ipods, and trainers!

8. What time of day do you usually run? After school, but usually in the morning during the summer.

9. What running websites do you use? www.mapmyrun.com

10. What is your favorite thing about running? If I have a good song to listen to, it clears my mind.

11. Anything else you'd like to share?

Anyone have any tips for Shindsplintz?

1. When did you start running? early 20's. 8 years ago or so.

2. How much do you run per week currently? 40-45 miles

3. How many days per week do you run? 4-5 days a week

4. Are you training for anything in particular? not, really part of my daily commute to work.  I would like to start training for a full marathon...

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments?  this summer I did two 1/2 marathons.
1/2 Marathon#1 - came in 18 place out of 130 runners, pace 7:12 mins a mile
1/2 Marathon# 2 - came in 28th out of 143 runners, pace 7:22 mins per mile.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. Outside 100%.  Years ago, I use to do run on treadmills, but I find treadmils terriblily boring.  And plus the weather here in beautiful British Columbia is pretty mild - so there's really no excuse not to run outside. 

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.
Standard: Shirt, shorts, ipod nano(optional), shoes, heartrate monitor (sometimes), sunglasses
Rainy days: light rain jacket.
Running at night: LED light that mounts to my baseball cap.

8. What time of day do you usually run?
Mon to Friday 7:30am and again at 5:00pm (4.5 miles each run)
Weekend run usually around 10:30am. (8-9 miles)

9. What running websites do you use? Runners world, Running room, pennisula runners (local store)

10. What is your favorite thing about running? the way running helps me collect of my thoughts.  the feeling

11. Anything else you'd like to share? hmmm....Well, I think just like alot of things, running takes alot of patients.  No one becomes a good runner over night, most people start as lousy runners(me included).  But if you stick to it, you will always inprove and it's well worth it.

1. When did you start running? End of April 2006 - started jogging cause I was getting shin splints from walking fast

2. How much do you run per week currently? 28 - 29 miles

3. How many days per week do you run? 5 days

4. Are you training for anything in particular? not really. I will probably enter a 5K some time.

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? I can do 6.5 miles in about 60 minutes

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. Both - all depends on the weather and weather I'm lifting weights that day.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. - my only gear is my mp3 player and I have to have that.

8. What time of day do you usually run? Days I work, I run at the gym at night, days I'm off in the morning about 10 or so.

9. What running websites do you use? runnersworld.com and mapmyrun.com

10. What is your favorite thing about running? The calories it burns!!! and the sense of accomplishment after my runs.

11. Anything else you'd like to share? nope :)

Fine, missy, since you were all nice about my "sabbatical" I'll take your quiz :)


1. When did you start running? in 7th grade

2. How much do you run per week currently? none, cause i'm a quitter...uh, i mean, on sabbatical.

3. How many days per week do you run? see above.

4. Are you training for anything in particular? I'd like to run the san juan islands marathon... if i don't quit again :)

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? this one time? at running camp? I used tto run the 200M hurdles, and the girl next to me knocked her hurdle into mine and mine skidded forward and I landed on one ankle all sideways and TOTALLY thrashed it... but I finished the race. yeah, dead last, but I ran it in.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.  OUTSIDE! Treadmills are expensive and make me seasick, plus they're boooooring.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. what kind of gear? good shoes. water ONLY on 6+ mile runs, and I have a super nifty water belt that doesn't joggle or slosh me. mp3 player or running partner, but not both.

8. What time of day do you usually run? night.

9. What running websites do you use? mapmyrun.com

10. What is your favorite thing about running? it's cheap as h-e-hockey sticks... i like when it's windy and rainy and i'm running past everyone else's lighted windows.

11. Anything else you'd like to share?  OK, jenn, you win, this made me wanna run again.

I win I win!  :)  Saro, you totally just made my day.  :)

Yeah for all the cool posts, too, I love reading this stuff!!

. When did you start running? January 2004.  After a lifetime of avoiding running at any cost, I joined a 13-week training clinic for the 10K Vancouver Sun Run.

2. How much do you run per week currently? I don't really keep track of mileage (usually just minutes). 

3. How many days per week do you run? I've slacked  off a bit over the last few months and only run a couple of times a week, usually either on the treadmill or short interval/hill runs close to my house.  But I just joined a trail running clinic, and so I'll be running at least 3 times a week.

4. Are you training for anything in particular? The Phantom Run, a 10K trail run through the mountains of North Vancouver on November 18.

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? Last April was the third time I ran the 10K Sun Run.  I took 14 (!) minutes off my time from the previous year, and came in under an hour (58:20). I almost cried.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.  I've been finding both the treadmill and the road a bit tedious of late.  I like the treadmill because it's at my gym, and I can hit the weights after.  The road is a bit more varied, and I don't overheat  as much.  However, now I've discovered trail running, and it feels like true love.  I had no idea running could be that much fun.  The treadmill and the road now just seem like training tools for the trail. 

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.  I have a heart rate monitor which I use for most of my cardio, and an MP3 player.  I've found the waterbottle by Tupperware (no kidding) to be superiour to any others I've tried.  I always wear technical clothes because I get really sweaty.  I've never been hard core enough to require the fancy technology.

8. What time of day do you usually run? Usually early in the morning, although sometimes when I'm too tense at the end of the day, I'll run some hilly streets late at night.

9. What running websites do you use? www.mountainmadness.ca   www.runnersworld.com  www.sportsmedbc.ca

10. What is your favorite thing about running? The people I meet in my running groups.  The way I feel after a killer workout in the rain, followed by a hot shower.  The way that downhill feels just after you've been going up.  The great socks.  The trail. The fact that most of the runners I know don't have "the runner's body", and still proudly wear the spandex tights.

11. Anything else you'd like to share?  Hey Bep16:  For shin splints, try toe raises to strengthen your shins (heels on step, toes hanging down, then raise them as far up as possible; kind of the opposite of a calf raise). You may even want to balance a weighted bar on it or use a band for resistance.  And stretch the bejeezus out of 'em if you can. 

Does anyone have a way of getting the stink out of techical clothes?

1. When did you start running? When I started to get serious about soccer--about 10 yrs ago--then stopped for awhile and started again about 4 yrs ago

2. How much do you run per week currently? Probably 12-13 miles

3. How many days per week do you run? Just four: I have horrible knees and ankles (and shin splints occasionally) from soccer, so I have to take it somewhat easy

4. Are you training for anything in particular? Nope, just want to be in good shape

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? I was the fastest sprinter on my soccer team when I was younger...

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. I hate the treadmill--if the weather isn't good enough to run in, then I do a kickboxing video

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. I'm too poor for gear... the most expensive gear I have is probably a tie between my sports bra and my shoes. I used to always run with my walkman, but it's big and clunky and the headphones slide around... I'm much faster without it.

8. What time of day do you usually run?  Either 6am or 6pm

9. What running websites do you use?  www.mapmyrun.com

10. What is your favorite thing about running? As was said, the feeling of accomplishment, the massive amounts of sweat, and feeling like a million bucks when I finish.

11. Anything else you'd like to share? I've been getting more into the interval training lately, and my times have been improving, as well as my stamina--yay!

1. When did you start running?
A lot of running when I was in the Marines from  '89-'96.  Then started up again in May '03

2. How much do you run per week currently?
15-20 is normal, 20-25 when training for a marathon or 1/2.

3. How many days per week do you run? 
3 or 4

4. Are you training for anything in particular?
Las Vegas Marathon Dec 10th.

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments?
5k - 25:03, 10k- 52:00, trying to break under 2hrs for a 1/2 marathon ...getting close.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.
Outside, unless I'm squeezed for time, I'll jump on the treadmill

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.
Nike Triax /w SDM + HR.  IPOD, Dry-fit clothes, gels, and a new pair of Ascis 2110's every 3 or 4 months.

8. What time of day do you usually run?
I get in up to 6 miles during my lunch breaks.  Long weekends runs first thing in the morning.

9. What running websites do you use?
none

10. What is your favorite thing about running?
stress relieving.  Time to my thoughts.

11. Anything else you'd like to share?
I have tried a lot of supplements.  I finally found a supplement that is proving itself worthy.  Since I started taking EAS' VO2 Peak, I have been setting new PR's at all distances.  This is after 3 years of little improvement.  Actaully all my old PR's were from my first year of running.

gscott - where were you stationed when you were in the corp? My husband was in from 91 - 95.

I'll play! (even though I'm more of a JOGGER than a runner right now, lol)

1. When did you start running?  1st week of September

2. How much do you run per week currently? about 10 miles

3. How many days per week do you run? 3

4. Are you training for anything in particular? finishing the couch-to-5k

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? I'm proud that I've made it to week 3 already, I thought I would have to stretch it out further

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. Outside, don't own a treadmill.  Once the weather gets crappy I'll use the fitness center at school.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.  I use a Stopwatch, and bring my dog :)  That's the extent of gear I have.  I might look into a heart rate monitor in the future.

8. What time of day do you usually run?  At night, in a quiet residential area

9. What running websites do you use? coolrunning.com

10. What is your favorite thing about running?  the sense of accomplishment when I drag my ass out of my house and do it

11. Anything else you'd like to share?  I'm still a beginner, but if anyone has any info on training beyond the couch to 5k after I finish it, I'd love to know!

Why not?

1. When did you start running? About four months ago, I think

2. How much do you run per week currently? About 5 - 6 miles a week

3. How many days per week do you run? 3 - 4 times a week

4. Are you training for anything in particular? A 5K in November

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? None yet. Working on it :)

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. I truly prefer jogging outside. You GO somewhere. It's better than just treadmilling along

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. Meh, I need an mp3 player. I have a heart rate monitor. The rest.. I don't really need.

8. What time of day do you usually run? Morning, but that needs to change now that the Mornings are getting cool

9. What running websites do you use? Cool Running and Map My Run

10. What is your favorite thing about running? THE POWER! AHAHAHAHA!

11. Anything else you'd like to share? Nope :)

1. When did you start running? 9/10/04

2. How much do you run per week currently? 10-12 miles

3. How many days per week do you run? 3-4

4. Are you training for anything in particular? Well, in general, I'm training to get back into shape.  Due to a hamstring pull and a stress fracture, I was out of running for close to a year and have only gotten back into running very recently.

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? My best 5k time was 27.10.  Not terribly fast but prettyu good for me!

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.  Outside.  My county gym doesn't have treadmills; it has an indoor track, which I believe contributed to the sfx.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.  Wicking shirt/shorts, heart rate monitor, and I'll make my husband wear the Garmin.

8. What time of day do you usually run? Evenings, after work, or on the weekends, in the morning.

9. What running websites do you use?  Cool Running and Runners World.

10. What is your favorite thing about running? The fact that you can do it almost anywhere and that even though it's hard when I'm actually in the middle of a run, it gives me a great sense of accomplishment b/c I'm not a natural runner.

11. Anything else you'd like to share?  Anyone have any tips for urban running?  I live in Arlington, VA (Ballston) which has a ton of trails, but I don't feel safe running alone on them in the dark.

1. When did you start running? About 1 year ago

2. How much do you run per week currently? 15-20 miles

3. How many days per week do you run? 4 days, including long runs on the weekend

4. Are you training for anything in particular? Half marathon on November 12

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? No race times yet, but I consider myself a running for the first time in my life!

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. Outside, most definitely!

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. My only gear is my watch.

8. What time of day do you usually run? After work during the week, but around 8am on the weekends.

9. What running websites do you use? www.runnersworld.com

10. What is your favorite thing about running? Overcoming challenges

11. Anything else you'd like to share?

1. When did you start running? jogging, 2 years ago. Running, this spring.

2. How much do you run per week currently? not sure.. but I'm going to start keeping track of distances.

3. How many days per week do you run? 4 or 5

4. Are you training for anything in particular? Just did a 5K run for Breast Cancer Foundation. I have another 5K in a week and a half.

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? My unofficial time for my very first 5K (this past weekend) was 27 min and 4 sec.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. Outside. I never use a treadmill.

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.  I wear shoes. :) oh.. and pants and a shirt and a sports bra...

8. What time of day do you usually run? morning before work and whenever on the weekend.

9. What running websites do you use? I don't

10. What is your favorite thing about running? just going. I like the running with no particular goals.. just get outside and see where my feet and legs take me.

11. Anything else you'd like to share? don't think so.. not right now, anyway. hmm.. maybe that I hated running in highschool, but I was a high jumper :)

I'm not too surprised but everyone seems to be an outside runner. 


aezell1,
91-92 5th MEB in Desert Storm, Bangledesh Tsunami relief, and Phillipines for Mt Pinatubo relief.
92-94, FMFPac Camp Smith & Kaneohe, HI
94-96, MCTSSA, Camp Pendleton, Ca

...the good ole days
Semper Fi, Geo

gscott - looks like you and my hubby completed missed each other. He was in Somalia, and Turkey, Okinawa, and Camp Lejune. I've heard quite a few stories, it's probably a good thing I didn't know him then. :)

1. When did you start running?
The first day of summer, 2006
2. How much do you run per week currently?
at least 30 minutes a day, so about 4 hours a week.
3. How many days per week do you run?
every day.
4. Are you training for anything in particular?
spring track, 2 miles/1 mile races
5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments?
my record for the 5k is 23:00. :)
6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss.
i don't have a treadmill, lol
7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss.
i used to run with my cell phone because i used it as a timer - now i just use my Zen mp3 player :)
8. What time of day do you usually run?
afternoon
9. What running websites do you use?
none
10. What is your favorite thing about running?
the adrenaline
11. Anything else you'd like to share?
i earned a varsity letter my first year on my high school Cross Country team :D

1. When did you start running? I started when I was 12. Then around age 16, I quit. I started back up about a week ago.

2. How much do you run per week currently? Just a couple of blocks, back and forth. I am working my way up slowly. This past summer I got back into riding my bicycle. So for the winter I want to make a transition from riding to running, as it is easier to run in the snow.

3. How many days per week do you run? Hmm... still working on it. Any day that the road has been cleared of snow and ice. Sometimes daily, sometimes 3 to 4 days inbetween.

4. Are you training for anything in particular? To run around my block. It's about 5 miles around. =)

5. Care to share any race times or other accomplishments? When I was younger, I was able to run a mile under 6 minutes. I was pretty happy about that.

6. Treadmill vs. Outside - discuss. Outside. I don't really have access to a treadmill. I prefer going outside for fresh air.  

7. Gear vs. No Gear - discuss. Does running shoes count?

8. What time of day do you usually run? When it is dark outside! I'm not really the picture perfect running model. =)

9. What running websites do you use? Oh... I really like that couch to 5K website. =)

10. What is your favorite thing about running? Fresh air, good exercise, just getting out of the house... no limitations 

11. Anything else you'd like to share? Thank you for creating the survey!! =) I like reading everyone's answers and it inspires me to keep running.