Teen Running Club

Hi everyone... just wanted to see who else here on C-C are frequent runners like I am, and is 13-19 years old. Post here if you'd like to join my Teen Running Club- fill out the form below.

Age: years
Goals (miles, times)
Why you run (fun, cardio, team)
Stats (height/weight) only if you want to.

Some good running tips and/or history would also be appreciated as well :)

Here's Me:
Age: 16 years
Goals: shape up for cross country (150 mi before August 20)
Why I run: for the natural high and because its good for me :)Stats: 5'7"/120ish

I've been running only since this spring, always wanted to join a team but always "too busy". My dad used to run in HS/college, so he gives me good advice.


Thanks! :D

Age: 15- almost 16

Goals: Have insane endurance for my black belt test, and be able to run a mile without stopping in 8-9 minutes. (For me, that is a challenge. XP)

Why you run: As stated above, I really really want to do well on my test; I've started all sorts of things, such as strength training, workouts in the morning, and everything I can to have a great test. But, my essay has always been endurance. I've done track for 5 years, but always as a sprinter; I know I'll never be an endurance runner, but I'm sick and tired of not being able to run even a mile.

Stats (height/weight) only if you want to. 5'4''; 115-120.

Age: 17 but very nearly 18!

Goals: Just to run for as long as possible and often as possible! I normally try and do half hour 5 times a week but sometimes I slack.....

Why I run? The feeling I get afterwards is amazing...the adrenaline and the sense of completion and it makes me not feel guilty about eating and it tones me up (i think)

hi!!

Age: 18

Goals: I'd like to log 40 miles before Aug 1st.

Why: I'm trying to get a leaner body and lose my last few pounds. I love pushing myself to accomplish a goal. So this will be great. I want to see my endurance improve. I also love the high after running! It's like after no other workout.

Stats: I'm 5'8" and about 140 lbs.

Should we check in weekly and see how many miles we've completed?

Age: 15
Goals 20-30 Minutes a day
Why you run Rugby!!
Stats5 " 8   around 12 stone, want to be about 11


I normally run with my rugby team, its helps because you can have a lugh on the way.

Age: 16
Goals: get in great cardio shape for soccer season, run a mile in 6mins
Why you run: For soccer
Stats: 5'10" 140lbs

Alright, so: Age: 15
Goals: Want to be able to do at least a 5K without stopping, also hope to run under a 7:00 min. mile
Why I run: It makes me feel good, and I know its a good way to excercise ! Plus I'm hoping to make V-Squad Lacrosse next year, so I need all the conditioning I can get.
Stats: 5'0", between 95-100pounds.



I agree with helen, we should check once a week & share any goals we've met/how many miles we've ran.

Age: 15

Goals: Run a triathlon in August; run a 10k in 45 minutes in the fall. Join the cross-country team again and actually place this year, as opposed to just being the slowpoke who shows up to every practice but can't run for beans. :P

Why you run: 1) It makes me stronger, both physically and mentally. 2) It's challenging, because I'm really not one of those 'natural' runners - any sort of progress I make is entirely due to hard work. 3) Not being late for school because I can sprint fast enough to catch the bus before it leaves. 4) It's fun, it gets me out of the house, and it gets me away from people - which is something that I need to do on a regular basis to keep from biting people's heads off. 5) People aren't always there for you when you feel crappy. Endorphin rushes are. 6) You know how when you come home after a long day, you put on your headphones for an hour and listen to music to help you relax? Same thing, except my legs are moving.

Stats (height/weight) only if you want to. 5'1" and 103 lbs. 

Yay! So glad that I have all these members already. I started this thread late last night and was worried I wouldn't get many takers when I checked this morning, but now I've got all you guys :)

Yes, I agree with Helen also- we should all try and check in weekly/monthly and see how we are doing on our goals! Encourage each other and offer support and advice will help us to reach our goals that much faster. Good luck everyone!

*Another smallish step towards my goal- I was tired all day, then mustered up the energy to change & go trail running @ the Erie canal, ran 4.5 mi in under 40 min, longest/fastest I've ever gone! and I felt amazingly energized afterwards :)

I just have one question for anyone whos willing to answer, I used to run on just my treadmill (when it was too cold to run outside, 3-4 months ago) and then went to run on the rubber track @ my school, now I mostly run on the street... was getting calf pain/shin splints... got better sneakers & improved a little- but when I ran on the fine gravel w/ dirt underneath today, wow what a difference from the hard road!

How long do u think it will take me to be able to painlessly run this far on the road?(4.5 mi & can still keep going vs my usual 3-3.5 and dying by the end) I just started hardcore daily running 30-45 mins a day 2-3 wks ago. Thanks in advance :)

If you've got shin splints, take it easy. Don't run every day, or at least don't run 4.5 miles every day - mix it up with some long runs and some tempo runs, some fartleks and some hill training and so on. Pounding out the same mileage every day won't make you a stronger or faster runner, and it'll just make it hurt all the more. I know you're going to hate me for saying this, but take a day or two to rest your legs so they can acclimatize - I know you don't want to stop, but better you take a day to heal up now than two weeks to heal up later. I speak from experience, and it's the kind of experience that make my legs start hurting just from the memory of it. :P

You can also try running on a field or a grass track - it's a little more challenging because the ground's uneven, but it's better for your joints and it won't aggravate them as much. Also, because you're constantly compensating for the slight changes in terrain, you build up the muscles in your calves and shins so you don't get injured as often when you go back to pounding it out on the sidewalk.

I also found that stretching out my shin muscles and calf muscles helped keep me from getting shin splints - look up some stretches on sites like Runner's World and start doing them before runs, after runs, or even just when you're at home. It helped me out a lot during cross-country season.

Age: 19
Goals under 30 minute 5k, 10k straight (no walking) by April 08
Why you run The amazing feeling everytime you notice progress (most every run) and the fact that it is doing an awesome job toning my body and helping me lose weight
Stats 5'6", 147 lbs. Hoping to get down between 125 and 130.

ashley,

I had shin splints during soccer seaon (sucked)...i was in pain all throughout practice. At one point the pain reached such a climax that my legs were shaking. Shin splints is a result of damaged tissue around your shin bones from unstable impact when you run, usually because of shoes/hard and uneven terrain.

It took me 4 months to heal but dont be alarmed if that sounds like a long time because take in mind that I did not rest my legs during soccer season.....I played through that whole season with shin splints.

Gel soles work amazingly!!

Take it easy (something i didnt do) and you should heal in about a month...yes...shin splints take ages to heal but you'll get through it!! Good luck and congrats on your 40min 4.5mile run!!

Age: 14, almost 15 =]
Goals 2 miles; whatever is reasonable for an 8ish min. mile
Why you run fresh air, fun, feeling good, fitness
Stats 5'6'' ish?? not sure.  127-130 lbs.

I haven't run since school ended in mid June and I reallyyy need to get back into it i feel horrible without it.

Age: 16 Goals: 5 miles in 45 minutes Why: Cardio/Stress relief States: 5'7" 103 lbs

I run probably 5 times a week anywhere from 1.5 to 3.5-4 miles. I can run 3-3.5ish miles in 30 minutes at this point.

Thanks for the advice guys :) I dont think its really full blown shin splints if I had no pain yesterday on the trail (just the road) and theres not any when I walk either... I stretched really well last night and this morning, so I'll just take it easy today. 2-3 miles probably, and I'll stop if its painful.

I understand that they are a real pain though, I've been to some sites online that say you should take a few days rest off, I actually hadn't run since Monday when I ran yesterday, mostly b/c I was too busy in the morning (my usual time to run). But I ran my farthest/fastest at like 5pm! Maybe I do better in the afternoon? I dunno, lol ;) I'll let you guys know how my run goes later... I feel spoiled going back to road after the trail yesterday but its all I have- no treadmill at home :(

err...Just a note to rad, and I'm really not trying to be rude, but you seem awfully skinny for your height. I'm a naturally skinny person, but with all this running, I did put on a few extra pounds of muscle. Just a warning not to be alarmed if that happens.

Any suggestions on how a sprinter can increase endurance? Speed runs and interval training isn't helping a whole lot for me, since I'm already used to doing those from track, and I always run at a faster pace than I should, even when I'm not even consciously trying to.

Just got back from my run an hr. or so ago... I went 3 miles, partly on the grass/gravel shoulder so should be easier on my shin. Yes, shin. I realized that its only my left one the hurts now- both calves are sore, but pretty sure thats just b/c the muscles are weak.

Maybe just the one shin hurts now b/c my right leg is dominant and my new sneakers force both my legs to balance out & work just as hard? I confuse myself XD Lol. Why cant I just have a normal running problem? haha

So... I've checked this thread literally 10 times today XD lol. I've been hoping to keep getting a steady # of members, but it may take awhile, as this is not a huge site, but I'll take quality over quantity as far as members go rite now ;)

I was thinking, it would be cool to have a daily question/poll related to fitness, or just anything general to get to know each other- I'll start off with a running one today. Just wondering who here has a regular weight training routine in addition to their running? If so, you may tell what exercises you do also.

Mine is kind of lengthy, as I store my excercise info. on my computer (that way I wont forget how many sets/reps I do) I'm currently working on putting together a workout binder, with pix/instructions for each exercise, organized by muscles that are strengthened and also stretches. Will take awhile, as I have tons of articles! Basically, heres what I do:

ABS/CORE-

• 30 ball crunches side to side and straight (2-3 sets) upper/obliques
• Plank- 2 sets, one to two minutes All
• Invisible Bike- lie on back (2-3 sets of 50) All
• Ball exchange (2 sets of 15 ) All
• Hip Rotation (2 sets of 50) Abs/ Hip Flexors?
• 40-50 situps upper

ARMS/SHOULDERS-

• curls/back 2 sets (30-50)- 10 lbs tri/biceps
• row 2-3 sets (15-20) 8-10 lbs shoulders/triceps
• liftup 1-2 sets (20-30)- 10 lbs shoulders
• Ball ups 2 sets (8 lbs- on back alternate lifting arms for 50) shoulders, tri/biceps
• Hold 5-8 lbs during squats/lunges tri/biceps

LEGS/BUTT-

• Squats 2-3 sets (20-30) w/ 8-10 lbs- butt & quads
• Lunges 2-3 sets (ea. 10 times diagonal across rm.) butt & quads
• Chair lift (feet on chair, lift butt off floor) 2-3 sets (35-50) hams
• Step-up on book2-3 sets (ea. 55 both, 10 ea. leg single) calves
  
  
  
  

hmm...Well, my routine is weird. I run 1-2 miles every morning, as I'm trying to get rid of a little stomach fat without losing any weight, and alternate cardio and strength training besides that.

My strength training routine is strange, as it sort of depends on how exhausted my muscles are. Luckily for me, my dad has a weight machine in the basement complete with benchpress, pull down bar, etc., so I do about 6 exercises or so on that, with 1 minute of jump rope between each set. (14 repetitions and 3 sets, though I probably mixed those up) Between each group of exercises, I rest for 30-45 seconds or do the plank.

Ab workouts vary, as I have a few websites I pick and choose things off of. My favorite ab things are the toe touch, plank, chicken sit ups (I really feel the burn on those!), flutterkicks, stick crunch, and a weird pushup thing into a side plank I found in a magazine.

Besides all of that, I take martial arts, and go to specific classes with the sorts of exercises with lunges, etc.

Oh, and I do 40-50 pushups every morning and night. Hope this helps!

hey guys!

I ran 3.4 miles yesterday! I also did a pretty good strength workout. Squats, lunges, stability ball crunches, side crunches, triceps, biceps and shoulders! Also I recently got a bench press thingy! yeah.. Oh hey what is the plank?

Age: 15 years

Goals: 2 miles, under 14 minutes

Why I run: It's fun and it keeps me in shape

Stats: 5' 6"/120ish

This is great!