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We evolved as runners-uniquely so in fact. And several recent studies have debunked the "runners end up with bad knees" myth. It seems that folks who get out and run end up, for the most part, with joints that work better later in life than those how do not.

Damn. I took the advice of a couple of students on the track team and they've helped me shorten my stride but hadn't heard of this. I thought I was doing pretty well but after reading this I checked my strides per minute today and I'm below 150. Trying to get to 180 was not easy so it is going to take a bit more work to get to that kind of pace.

This particular video might be helpful...

I ran the Greece Marathon 2500 year anniversary race with zero training and a fractured ankle, and was drinking ouzo, wine & beer the night before. Did no research on the race, was informed 3/4s of the way through that is has the most amount of elevation gain of any marathon. I finished, sprinted the last 2 km due to morons telling me the finish line was "right around the corner" three times and then thinking it was at the entrance to the pantheon when in fact it was at the very end...that part nearly killed me.

Was fun. Epic time. Could never do it again, was in a different place mentally then most ever go. Heck, last year thought I was running a 5k, found out I had been signed up for a 10k, had to quit 10k and just do the 5.

That would be awesome but I don't think my wife would be happy with me making the 13 hour drive for a running class . Why doesn't a great store like Playmakers have a store in St. Louis? They don't have a Grand River Ave but they do have a Grand Ave.

The videos you linked to look very helpful. I'm going to try working with that. I'm meeting with the track coach next week with a recruit so I'll hit him up for some help too.

for reals?

I'll have to check it out. I'm still a couple of hours away from St. Louis but take a trip up to the big city once in a while. West County would probably work well.

I've been hitting up the river trail through MSU campus for my run and it has been really great.

Also, anyone here use the app Endomondo? It is a free app for iOS and android that will track your run via GPS. It will calculate distance, time, elevation, estimated calories etc. The great thing about this app is you can challenge your friends. Currently, my friends and family started a challenge for the month of June to see who can reach the most miles (running, walking, biking, etc).

When you are on facebook or the app, you can see when one of your friends is running. You are able to track where they are going with the map, and also send them a "PepTalk" which is just a text message that will be read out loud by the app to the runner. Usually about 15 to 30 minutes after the workout the results are posted the challenge page.

If we had enough people sign up, it would be fun to have a tRCMB challenge for total miles each month.

sounds like a sweet app! Thanks for sharing...

I use Map My Run, which also works well.

I've been using RunKeeper mostly because I know a few other people that use it. The challenges sound cool.

I did a couch to 10K in 9 weeks. I had to take two short breaks, but essentially ran the whole thing. I've run a handful of 5Ks since I started the program.

If you're a fatass, there's no reason not to do it.

My aunt and uncle met at Playmakers years ago.

strange but appreciated thread bump. Just started c5k

I used to run middle distance and ran Cross and Track in HS (2mile, 1mile and relays)
ran some while at MSU, but all the running with basketball was taking a toll on my knees. stopped to try to recover - then life and kids get in the way of trying to get fit.

Fast forward to now - kids are older and active. started taking Glusomine and chondroitin and it's been a miracle for my knees. Always loved running and heard about this program.

IMO - I like the way the program is laid out. The intervals are there to allow your body to acclimate itself to the movement of running while decreasing the chance for injury (and the aggrevations and frustrations that accompany it.) I downloaded the C5K app by Active.com and its really great (Android) GPS tracks distance (although I've been running on a track) and the audio cues let you focus on just running instead of watch-staring and having to remember what interval is next. also keeps a log and calculates min/mile and program progress. well worth the $2.

I was plesantly surprised that I was able to clear 2.5 miles in the 30 minutes of the first week. (including the warmup and cool down walks) I'm sure I could clear a sub 30 5K if I pushed it - but again I'm not looking to get injured for curiosity's sake. I usually play some basketball after the run too. I'm going to stick to the plan while I'm active and motivated. wish me luck.

thanks for your time. included is a random chick running. enjoy.