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Google Maps tells me I did 5.5 miles yesterday.

Should I be proud, or hang my head in shame?

I seldom do more than about 1/2 that.

I think you should be quite proud, that's a great distance to build an aerobic base! Depending on the day of the week, I'll do anywhere from 6 to 20 miles.

Relish in the accomplishment!

I run to the bathroom during commercials of Legend of the Seeker.

It's about 45 feet.

But now that I have a DVR, I'm probably going to stop doing that, too.


actually I think that's pretty damn good. I go out and run with the dog every morning, and I thought I was getting some serious distance in. Well, I mapped it out and it's actually about 2.5 miles, lol. So there you go...a mile is apparently a lot bigger than I thought it was.

Haha, most people balk at the idea of running 1 mile.

I'll run between 4 and 12 miles. 6 is about the length of my average run so that's pretty good I think.

You should not judge yourself by other people's standards.

One of the reasons a lot of us who run like it so much is that you're competing only against yourself. People strive for a "PR," a personal record.

For me? 5.5 miles would be a bad day. For lots of others, my fastest run would be a dismal failure.

You got to judge yourself against your own standards.

Either,
4 (bad day - treadmill)
8 (usual - treadmill)
10 (usual - outdoors)

One day, I'll map out a course through the park for 15. I tried it once but I couldn't muster enough energy to get back to my car so I borrowed a cellphone and called a friend to come pick me up at the other end of the park.

Between 10-15 miles a day, 3 days a week. Would like to do more.....but frankly I HATE running. LOL!!
Every f-ing bug in this Dogpatch state buzzes around my head!!!
Tried treadmills at the gym.....way too bloody boring.
Cheers,
Keith


NB- by the way, 5-6 miles is very good. Soon, you'll be surpassing that easily.

Everyone's been supportive - it must be a gay site or something.



I'm going to try and work up to ten miles.

I usually do 2 miles on the treadmill and 3 on the eliptical (3x per week).

I'm an old Gizzard. I do around 4 miles. In this heat and humidity, it just finished the 4. I feel like it was 10 miles!!!

Woo!!!!

I normally run on the treadmill and try to do 2 1/2 to 3 miles a few times each week.

I generally run for around 3 miles a time, a few times a week. But I'm a wimp when it comes to distance running.

Last summer 5k killed me. This summer 10k is killing me. Next summer...

People are at different levels of fitness. The best measuring stick is how you feel during and after the run. My friend who is 26 can't run a mile. My friend who is 46 does triathlons whenever she can.

I did eighteen miles this week, building back up! lol

It depends on what your goals are LandF. I find consistency superior to my regimen than extra long distances.

You should consider finding a running group. You'll always get pushed more with others than alone.

Oh and I only run "normal" for the first five minutes, then I run like a little girl! Wheee!

^ I would like to join a running club, but don't you have to be very, very fit before you turn up? Could be embarrassing when they lap me

Lost_And_Found said^ I would like to join a running club, but don't you have to be very, very fit before you turn up? Could be embarrassing when they lap me

Nah, if you can run 5.5 miles, then you're fit enough. The paces will typically vary in larger running groups, but smaller ones will probably all be made up of people of similar ability. That's why it's good to ask.

Typically, I run 2 - 3 miles a day. Weekends, I try to go further depending on my energy level.

I think it's good to set goals for yourself, whether it's for time or distance. It keeps things interesting.

I think you should be proud of having so much indurance! Good Job!

In college I ran 3-5 miles day. Now I only run if I feel my life is in danger. And then only if I feel it will make a difference. I might run out of the way of a speeding car in an intersection. However, if I was being chased by a grizzly bear, I would probably just lay down and cover myself in steak sauce.

i run about 5 k every day and im so tired of that cuz i dnt go to the gym

GuerillasodomiteHowever, if I was being chased by a grizzly bear, I would probably just lay down and cover myself in steak sauce.

Hmmmmm, that's kinda hot.

Runninchlt said

GuerillasodomiteHowever, if I was being chased by a grizzly bear, I would probably just lay down and cover myself in steak sauce.

Hmmmmm, that's kinda hot.

Mmmmmm, steak sauce

GuerrillaSodomite saidIn college I ran 3-5 miles day. Now I only run if I feel my life is in danger. And then only if I feel it will make a difference. I might run out of the way of a speeding car in an intersection. However, if I was being chased by a grizzly bear, I would probably just lay down and cover myself in steak sauce.

Run with me. I'll be holding a tub of Cookies 'n Cream for you to chase.

I run 40 miles a week....get bz bro

13 km every weekday

MedSci said13 km every weekday

not bad..

i run about 10 kms once or twice a week

26mileman said

GuerrillaSodomite saidIn college I ran 3-5 miles day. Now I only run if I feel my life is in danger. And then only if I feel it will make a difference. I might run out of the way of a speeding car in an intersection. However, if I was being chased by a grizzly bear, I would probably just lay down and cover myself in steak sauce.

Run with me. I'll be holding a tub of Cookies 'n Cream for you to chase.

Only if I get to eat it off you.

about four times a week, outside loop of Central park add the distance to get to park about seven miles.

Tomorrow I'll take a longer run. doing a half marathon at months end.

I run about 45min a day. I have no idea how far it is.

I'm running up to 6 or 7 miles at a time. It's super easy and if you have some good music or podcasts to listen to during your run, that makes your time fly by.

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I use these guys for running since they have a wide variety of topics they discuss and they are FUNNY!

lol, I run my dog 2-3 miles...every few days. I have the lung capacity of a mouse with Pneumonia, so, that's quite an achievement for me!

What is this "run" thing everybody is talking about? Some new fitness fad?

I'll have to look into it.

GuerrillaSodomite saidIn college I ran 3-5 miles day. Now I only run if I feel my life is in danger. And then only if I feel it will make a difference. I might run out of the way of a speeding car in an intersection. However, if I was being chased by a grizzly bear, I would probably just lay down and cover myself in steak sauce.

lmfao!!!! Im not a big runner but I try to when I can. Not very good at it, but I do intervals.

I think 5.5 miles is great! Good for you, keep it up!

I run 4-6 miles during the week and 6-7 miles on the weekend.

my mate took me for an 'easy' 14.5km run over a mountain passage here in edinburgh last night. If i hadn't of been shattered tired i would of slapped him silly!

we had to walk up some of the hills!

Four miles are about my limit right now.



Lost_and _Found, I think you should be proud of your 5.5 miles absolutely.

I only run if chased. If I like them, then it will be a puny ,weak willed, pitter-patter of feet that allows them to take over :twisted

hahha I probably run 1/2 a mile.

Just started being able to get to about 5 miles on the treadmill in under an hour. Im pretty happy to get that far.

I'm a slow runner, so six miles is my max. Took a year to get to that many miles.

I like to do three miles with no ipod and three miles with ipod music. It gives me something to look forward to on the way back.

Runninchlt said
I'll run between 4 and 12 miles. 6 is about the length of my average run so that's pretty good I think.

Ditto.

I generally do around 20 miles a week.

simple run first part of week = 6 to 7 miles
then do track workout = 5 to 6 miles
then a long run = 10 miles

Depending on the tides and where I find parking, I'll run between 4 and 6 miles. If I'm a lazy ass or if I'm pressed for time, I'll run intervals for 3 miles.

I have no idea. I used to run according to time instead of distance, now I just run until I feel like stopping. I find it freeing to run w/o tracking it.

I usually run between 3-6 miles... with the occasional ten thrown in. At least once a week I do a short run, 2-3 miles. 5.5 is awesome. You should totally be patting your back.

I usually run a 5k (3.1 mi) a few days a week, and 1-2 mi on the other days, after working out. Seems to work for me at the moment, but I wanna start doing more 10k runs, so I gotta start increasing my distance...