Running Wisdom

[mrg361512]

So I like to think of myself as somewhat in shape, sure I've gained weight after college but I try to stay as active as possible. I have a friend who had been wanting to run a half marathon but kept backing out because nobody would run with him...so I took it upon myself to help him and challenge myself. Is there anyone out there with any running advice? I've started off slow, we have until December and I've been running about 3 to 3.5 miles daily. Any advice to increase mileage/endurance for these types of runs?

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

So I like to think of myself as somewhat in shape, sure I've gained weight after college but I try to stay as active as possible. I have a friend who had been wanting to run a half marathon but kept backing out because nobody would run with him...so I took it upon myself to help him and challenge myself. Is there anyone out there with any running advice? I've started off slow, we have until December and I've been running about 3 to 3.5 miles daily. Any advice to increase mileage/endurance for these types of runs?

The harder it gets to run.....just pretend the PO PO is chasing you and you are facing life if they catch you.




Seriously though. It's like everything else....you have to build your body up to it and make it stronger.

I'm sure we have some fitness instructors here but the only one I can remember off the top of my head is @flippj

 

[mrg361512]

Ha, I will have to keep the "PO PO" in the back of my mind for tomorrow's run.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

Ha, I will have to keep the "PO PO" in the back of my mind for tomorrow's run.

You have a good 6 months of training ahead of you...... can't do it all in one day.....gonna take time....

 

[Carrera1963]

The harder it gets to run.....just pretend the PO PO is chasing you and you are facing life if they catch you.

Haha! In Germany, the Popo is always behind you

 

[mrg361512]

Remind not to visit Germany lol JK - I spent 1 day in Frankfurt but the weather kept me in the Airport. I would like to revisit some day

 

[Carrera1963]

It makes perfect sense if you speak German - Popo doesn't mean what Frank is referring to there...

 

[kronin323]

It's an ass joke - popo means ass in German, and your ass is always behind you...

Unless you're kissing it goodbye...

(Thank you google translate...)