tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post8588942434613703249..comments2023-12-22T22:09:04.698-06:00Comments on The Cycle: Sports I Don't Understand: RunningJason T. Nunemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14140597732588714945noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-1874368246316532292008-11-08T22:07:00.000-06:002008-11-08T22:07:00.000-06:00Thanks pal.Blog gold restarts tomorrow night or so...Thanks pal.<BR/>Blog gold restarts tomorrow night or so, right after I probably punt the local cross race in favor of diaper changing. (although I am still holding out hope I will be at the start line, as a diversion from the direct path to get diapers at the store...)<BR/> Good luck on those elliptical trainers! I would rather run in the endless strip mall parking lots than hit the elliptical trainer, the hedgerows are handy steeplechase barriers...Tarik Salehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664260510124463879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-14766212545453639432008-11-06T19:48:00.000-06:002008-11-06T19:48:00.000-06:00Touche, Tarik, touche. You are correct. I *do* suc...Touche, Tarik, touche. You are correct. I *do* suck at running. My drunken-rhinoceros grace means I spend most of my runs explaining to passerby that no, I am not having a seizure, but thanks for your concern. That's why I like biking -- even a spastic klutz like me can look semi-elegant doing it.<BR/><BR/>By the way, congrats on the new arrival, Daddy Saleh! Does your guest appearance here mean you'll be back to spinning blog gold again soon?Jason T. Nunemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140597732588714945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-89028837565062953872008-11-02T18:16:00.000-06:002008-11-02T18:16:00.000-06:00This falls under the category of sports you don't ...This falls under the category of sports you don't understand 'cause you suck at them. <BR/><BR/>Of course you hit the main point, the key to running is to enjoy it. I think most people suck at running, because they don't enjoy it. They have no idea how to get past the fact that running hurts until right at the end where it feels pretty good. The running mindset should be foot based pass hunters rather than time trialist...<BR/><BR/> I ran an obscene amount in college (intercollegiate racer) and enjoyed almost everything, except indoor track, which was a necessary evil to get to do XC and outdoor track. The training no problem, even training outdoor in the winter in boston. Racing on a indoor track was stupid, even dumber than swimming in a pool. <BR/><BR/>Otherwise, I really enjoyed running and still do.Tarik Salehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664260510124463879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-18966962421704954782008-10-25T17:48:00.000-05:002008-10-25T17:48:00.000-05:00As a former runner (2 hour 1/2 marathon and 20K fi...As a former runner (2 hour 1/2 marathon and 20K finisher), I can understand the draw to running. Once you get going there is some sort of internal mechanism that says "just one more mile". However, I never get over the inability to walk normally after a long run or race. Cycling leaves my knees and ankles feeling a lot better, even after 9 hours in the saddle. Speaking of odd fetish like obsessions, runners are to shoes like cyclists are to saddles. Brooks B17, B17 Narrow, or Swift?Steve Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000254083516026697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-37658720242345409432008-10-22T15:46:00.000-05:002008-10-22T15:46:00.000-05:00Peoria is boring??? Pot, kettle, etc...When I was...Peoria is boring??? Pot, kettle, etc...<BR/>When I was in Vecchio's bike shop in Boulder and mentioned that I was from Peoria, they recognized Peoria because we host the Proctor Cycling Classic race. Must be the big prize money that makes the race famous.<BR/><BR/>Running shoes are sorta like bike tires. They make a big difference in the feel, the efficiency, etc. And when that's the only equipment you can fiddle with, it gets a lot of attention!<BR/><BR/>I never ran distances over 7 miles, but it was a good experience. Very much like bike time trialing. <BR/><BR/>Have you put some thought into your bike ride journals? Doing anything to spice things up when the kids start rolling their eyes everytime you write "The Paselas have a ride like fine wine..."? :-)<BR/><BR/>Steve K.<BR/>from Dunlap, not Peoria, ILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-67536283238025386972008-10-21T21:37:00.000-05:002008-10-21T21:37:00.000-05:00I understand your comments, but running becomes a ...I understand your comments, but running becomes a lifestyle once you consistently lose weight, feel more healthy and gain the sense of accomplishment that goes along with completing events. <BR/><BR/>Take a look at my blog devoted to training and coaching tips. Perhaps it will provide better inspiration towarding running (You're right about the "bleeding nipples, but that's nothing a good dose of Body Glide won't cure!) http://coachhrd.blogspot.com.<BR/><BR/>Joe HrdlickaCoachhrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415405063822547490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323331624230590906.post-43143335919299760702008-10-21T13:41:00.000-05:002008-10-21T13:41:00.000-05:00I ran track in high school and college. I guess it...I ran track in high school and college. I guess it was the daily release of endorphins that made me want to run every day. It was also good for my heart. Sorry to say I can't do this anymore!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com