Running

greaper007

greaper007

Well-Known Member
How many airline pilot's on the board are runners? I try to run at least three times a week, I'm always jumping between treadmills and running outside. I figure it's probably easier for you guys to run outside on your overnights. So here's the question, how do you guys pick a route? Do you go by time, or just try to guess what 3 or 5 miles is? I was reading my roadrunner catalog and they had lots of cool GPS watches, but at 300 dollars a pop that's going to be prohibitively expensive for me right now.
 
I just go by time.....I know how long it takes me to run a certain distance from my runs at home, and just estimate it that way. I usually just run till half the time is up and then run back the same route. That way I don't get lost!
 
I have always gone by time. Often I'll ask the hotel, they generally have recommended routes, etc. Sometimes I'll take a look at the city map that is generally in the room and map out something myself. Over time, I have developed routes that work pretty well. A nice loop in Paris that takes me on a really scenic route. Running the coastal trail in Anchorage (on a nice day I can do downtown to the airport and back, about 10 miles), along the river in Osaka, along the lake from downtown Chicago, through the rice paddies in Narita, etc. Some locations aren't good for outdoor running, but have great hotels with nice gyms, so I do that.
 
Running? Only if someone's chasing me, and my odds are better in outrunning them than sticking around to fight!
 
I run by time as well. I'll usually do an out and back trip, but as I learn my way around after serveral overnights I'll develop a loop if possible.
 
I try and do 45 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical 3 or 4 times a week. I hate running inside unless I'm reading a book then it tends to make time go by much faster.
 
I always go by time. But last week in Boston, a 1/2 hour run turned into an hour plus run due to getting completely lost!!
 
Yup, me too. I go by time. You can go by miles until you reach the limit of what your joints can handle over time. The clues are way too subtle for most people. I went by miles a few summers ago and was in great shape. But I got yet another stress injury in my knee and couldn't run for like 3 months. I stick with time now. It's easier to limit the stress on the joints that way. And believe it or not, faster running with less bouncing is better for your joints...go figure! So, it never hurts to add faster, shorter runs in your workout.

Even if you're just a small time runner that runs just for health, I recommend the book Daniels' Running Formula, by Jack Daniels (yes, Jack Daniels). It's a great book to have for people who run more than 3 days per week. Believe it or not, one of his big things is how much rest you get. Most of the first level of his workouts is walking. He's had elite, national level runners do some walking when coming out of injury. There's alot of theory in there, but there are some great chapters for small-timers like me. He explains how easy it is to overdo it and hurt yourself. In running only some pain is gain.
 
i am a runner, but by proffession, not by choice.

I typically run with my work section for around an hour to an hour and twenty minutes at least three times a week which works out to be around 8 miles each time. A pretty slow pace but it is great for endurance
 
Heres a great site to plan out your routes, it will tell you distances etc....and you can even same them for others to use. Click the link at the top of the page titled "Runomatic Running Route Finder" - from there you can either create a new route, or look for routes already saved wherever you may be.

www.harra.org (houston area road runners association)

I use it all the time.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top