Official MacRumors Nike+ April 2008 Challenges

[ziwi]

Another month has gone by and we learned that the favorite iLife suite program is iPhoto over iTunes and that mostly everyone here wears Ascis running shoes. We also had the 1Q winners in the 5K at 16' 08" was Twood and for the 10K at 33' 10" was - surprise, surprise...Twood. Congratulations on some great times.

The 25,000 mile challenge is proving to be one. 5,956.92 is where we are at at this moment...we are supposed to be at 6,284.15 so we are 327.23 off the pace...will we get there? Will we have some folks add on to help the cause? Will some folks drop off? Only time will tell.

If for some reason you fell out of the challenges for April - let me know.

April begins the 2Q 10K and 5K Challenges and we now have favorite superhero and favorite generation Nano challenges for the group.

Enjoy! Keep on running...I am trying to recruit Forrest Gump to get the 25,000 mile challenge back on track ;)

Run, Forrest Run!

[KevAllen83]

Great job on the challenges this month Ziwi! Thanks for all the work you're putting in to these each month :D

[twoodcc]

thanks again ziwi! you do such a wonderful job with this!

i'm signed up for the challenges. now we all just need to get busy running!

[Dr.Gargoyle]

I have been gone from the challenge for seven weeks due to knee problems. Ziwi, could you invite me to extra challenges?

Send the invite to Macrumors username@mac.com

My screenname on Nike+ is spelteori

[ziwi]

Added you to the challenges - the new April ones only seem to have 16 takers so far...I am wondering if there was a problem with the invites...I send close to 70 per month, but sometimes the site comes back with sorry - failure. I used to keep resending like a mental patient and then people were asking why they kept getting so many invites...Nike site says fail, but people are in, but maybe it is not all people...hopefully this thread will shed light on this.

[twoodcc]

I have been gone from the challenge for seven weeks due to knee problems. Ziwi, could you invite me to extra challenges?

Send the invite to Macrumors username@mac.com

My screenname on Nike+ is spelteori

glad to see you're back :) i hope you stay healthy

Added you to the challenges - the new April ones only seem to have 16 takers so far...I am wondering if there was a problem with the invites...I send close to 70 per month, but sometimes the site comes back with sorry - failure. I used to keep resending like a mental patient and then people were asking why they kept getting so many invites...Nike site says fail, but people are in, but maybe it is not all people...hopefully this thread will shed light on this.

yeah, hopefully those that didn't get the invite will let you know.

[QCassidy352]

Another month has gone by and we learned that the favorite iLife suite program is iPhoto over iTunes and that mostly everyone here wears Ascis running shoes. We also had the 1Q winners in the 5K at 16' 08" was Twood and for the 10K at 33' 10" was - surprise, surprise...Twood. Congratulations on some great times.

Ziwi, you're too modest. Congratulations to you on a great month of running (broke 200 miles and had the highest total of any individual for the month)!

I have been gone from the challenge for seven weeks due to knee problems. Ziwi, could you invite me to extra challenges?

Boy do I know what that's like. Frustrating, isn't it?? Glad to have you back.

For my part, I am running again, but my knees are still very problematic. Frankly, I'm really worried that I won't be able to finish my marathon in a few weeks. :(

The good news is that it seems that my new nike+ sensor is accurate! Ok, I don't actually know if it's really accurate, but it does register significantly different paces when I change my level of effort, so I would imagine it's at least *more* accurate than my old one. :)

[Dr.Gargoyle]

glad to see you're back :) i hope you stay healthy
Thanks!

Ziwi
Boy do I know what that's like. Frustrating, isn't it?? Glad to have you back.

For my part, I am running again, but my knees are still very problematic. Frankly, I'm really worried that I won't be able to finish my marathon in a few weeks. :(
It is a serious pain in the butt. The weather has been perfect for running (clear blue skies and low/mid 50s) and I have been forced to rest... for seven excruciating weeks.
As of now I stretch like there is no tomorrow and walk/jogg my old run in an almost bizarre slow pace. I just need to get the ligaments and joints used to running again without adding any stress to my knees. Another seven weeks like this would for sure make me take up drugs.

Don't make my mistake listen to your body. If you are in pain, you body is trying to tell you to stop whatever you are doing. In doubt, take the safe road. It is just not worth it to spend seven weeks with itchy legs. In any case,good luck with the marathon!

[QCassidy352]

Don't make my mistake listen to your body. If you are in pain, you body is trying to tell you to stop whatever you are doing. In doubt, take the safe road. It is just not worth it to spend seven weeks with itchy legs. In any case,good luck with the marathon!

Ordinarily, I completely agree with you. But I've been training for this marathon for six months. I don't know when I'm going to have a chance to run another one. I feel like if there's any way that I'm physically capable of running this race, I'm going to do it.

(psst - anyone got any HGH? ;))

[ziwi]

Ziwi, you're too modest. Congratulations to you on a great month of running (broke 200 miles and had the highest total of any individual for the month)!

I actually did not realize that. Thanks.
I think I am trying to put more miles in since I can not explain gaining 10 lbs since the year began...very frustrating based on the calories I am burning. I am also afraid of my left Achillies - hard to move in the morning and it seems to only losen up with a run, but any period of non-flexibility tightens it up to where I almost walk with a limp - I know I have tendonitis in it for all the times I have rolled it and there is the calcifications and bone spurs and then the compensation leads to a sciatica pain and hamstring twinges ;) - It sucks to get old! - will be 40 at the end of August, but I just have to keep doing it - on my days off I feel guilty...:)

[twoodcc]

It is a serious pain in the butt. The weather has been perfect for running (clear blue skies and low/mid 50s) and I have been forced to rest... for seven excruciating weeks.
As of now I stretch like there is no tomorrow and walk/jogg my old run in an almost bizarre slow pace. I just need to get the ligaments and joints used to running again without adding any stress to my knees. Another seven weeks like this would for sure make me take up drugs.


i'm sorry to hear that. hopefully you'll get better and stay healthy. at least you are stretching and doing all you can

Ordinarily, I completely agree with you. But I've been training for this marathon for six months. I don't know when I'm going to have a chance to run another one. I feel like if there's any way that I'm physically capable of running this race, I'm going to do it.

(psst - anyone got any HGH? ;))

i know where you are coming from, and i don't blame you for wanting to race. if you are able to race, then race. that's what i would do. you've done all this work. good luck to you

I actually did not realize that. Thanks.
I think I am trying to put more miles in since I can not explain gaining 10 lbs since the year began...very frustrating based on the calories I am burning. I am also afraid of my left Achillies - hard to move in the morning and it seems to only losen up with a run, but any period of non-flexibility tightens it up to where I almost walk with a limp - I know I have tendonitis in it for all the times I have rolled it and there is the calcifications and bone spurs and then the compensation leads to a sciatica pain and hamstring twinges ;) - It sucks to get old! - will be 40 at the end of August, but I just have to keep doing it - on my days off I feel guilty...:)

congrats ziwi!

well, as far as weight loss/gain, sometimes it takes more than just running. you need the sit-ups and all, as well as some weight training (not heavy weights or anything). of course, as you get older, the more work you'll have to do.

you've done great with getting your running pace down (faster). just be careful. you most certainly have achilies tendonitis, and it can get real bad. i've had it myself. just keep stretching, and listen to your body.

keep up the good work though

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Ordinarily, I completely agree with you. But I've been training for this marathon for six months. I don't know when I'm going to have a chance to run another one. I feel like if there's any way that I'm physically capable of running this race, I'm going to do it.
May your knees be with you! :)

[skidoo99]

Please send invites to the challenges.

Nike+ Name: skidoo99

Thanks!

[twoodcc]

Please send invites to the challenges.

Nike+ Name: skidoo99

Thanks!

welcome to the macrumors challenges! thanks for joining! :)

[twoodcc]

man, 3 x 500 today on the track. was tough.

if anyone was wondering why my mileage is a little bit worse than before, and why i don't have as many fast runs, it's b/c when i train on the track i don't use my ipod.

[Dr.Gargoyle]

if anyone was wondering why my mileage is a little bit worse than before, and why i don't have as many fast runs, it's b/c when i train on the track i don't use my ipod.
I seriously doubt anyone will complain about your milage. ;)

[Fiveos22]

Count me in for these challenges (I'm a little annoyed I didn't see the 10K challenge from last quarter...but there's always the future).

I'll be taking the next few days off because my car is in the shop so I'm biking to school...Don't want to kill myself with a running workout and a deathrally biking home on a state highway. :D

[twoodcc]

I seriously doubt anyone will complain about your milage. ;)

maybe not, but i thought i'd let people know, just in case they were wondering what's going on

Count me in for these challenges (I'm a little annoyed I didn't see the 10K challenge from last quarter...but there's always the future).

I'll be taking the next few days off because my car is in the shop so I'm biking to school...Don't want to kill myself with a running workout and a deathrally biking home on a state highway. :D

sounds good. we need ya

[Dr.Gargoyle]

maybe not, but i thought i'd let people know, just in case they were wondering what's going on
You will be back on later. We need your miles badly. April is a perfect month for running and we still not back on pace. I think we need to wake up people or we will fail the challenge.

[twoodcc]

You will be back on later. We need your miles badly. April is a perfect month for running and we still not back on pace. I think we need to wake up people or we will fail the challenge.

yeah hopefully. my mileage won't be down that much. (still over 40 miles a week)

but i agree, we need everyone to step up if we're gonna make it

[Dr.Gargoyle]

yeah hopefully. my mileage won't be down that much. (still over 40 miles a week)

but i agree, we need everyone to step up if we're gonna make it
If we are this lazy now, imagine how easy it will be to keep pace in November or December.
You need approximately 10 miles on average per week in order to make the min personal challenge (500 miles). I think we could ask people to at least contribute one (1) mile per week. Even if you are crazy stressed and dont have time to go for a run, you can at last put on you sneakers and walk one miles per week....
or does that sound a bit too much North Korean? I dont think it is too much to ask someone to at least try to transport their body at least one mile per week if you have signed up for the challenge.
Today only 12 out of 61 people are on or above pace to make the minimum 500 mile challenge (10 miles per week). 18 out of 61 run less than one mile per week. :(

[Fiveos22]

Ok, I give up...where do we find these Macrumors challenges for April?

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Ok, I give up...where do we find these Macrumors challenges for April?
Ziwi will have to email you an invitation. I am sure he will swing by soon and see your request.

[twoodcc]

If we are this lazy now, imagine how easy it will be to keep pace in November or December.
You need approximately 10 miles on average per week in order to make the min personal challenge (500 miles). I think we could ask people to at least contribute one (1) mile per week. Even if you are crazy stressed and dont have time to go for a run, you can at last put on you sneakers and walk one miles per week....
or does that sound a bit too much North Korean? I dont think it is too much to ask someone to at least try to transport their body at least one mile per week if you have signed up for the challenge.
Today only 12 out of 61 people are on or above pace to make the minimum 500 mile challenge (10 miles per week). 18 out of 61 run less than one mile per week. :(

now there's an idea. i think everyone could easily get in 1 mile a week (if not 1 mile a day). we need to start repeating this or something

Ok, I give up...where do we find these Macrumors challenges for April?

ziwi has to invite you to the challenge. he needs either your nike id or your email address

[Dr.Gargoyle]

now there's an idea. i think everyone could easily get in 1 mile a week (if not 1 mile a day). we need to start repeating this or something
You don't think it is a bit too dictatorial?
I don't think it is unreasonable to ask people to do one mile per week (or day), especially since they already have signed up to participate in a 25,000 mile challenge.
However, I am a bit worried how people would take a request like that. It could perhaps lead to some drop outs. I don't know. :confused:

[twoodcc]

You don't think it is a bit too dictatorial?
I don't think it is unreasonable to ask people to do one mile per week (or day), especially since they already have signed up to participate in a 25,000 mile challenge.
However, I am a bit worried how people would take a request like that. It could perhaps lead to some drop outs. I don't know. :confused:

it could, but seriously, 1 mile a week isn't much at all. in fact, most people walk that in a day, just not with their ipod.

the question is how can we get the message to the people?

[Dr.Gargoyle]

it could, but seriously, 1 mile a week isn't much at all. in fact, most people walk that in a day, just not with their ipod.

the question is how can we get the message to the people?
Is PMing each single one that has signed up too intrusive?

[ziwi]

We just need more people and folks that have been missing to come back and the folks who are on-board to burn a few extra calories per week...

[twoodcc]

Is PMing each single one that has signed up too intrusive?

you could try it if you want. probably not the best idea though.

why not make a list of the people that are running less than 1 mile a week in here

[Dr.Gargoyle]

We just need more people and folks that have been missing to come back and the folks who are on-board to burn a few extra calories per week...
I agree... but how??
you could try it if you want. probably not the best idea though.
You are right. :(
I am all out of ideas.

[twoodcc]

I agree... but how??

You are right. :(
I am all out of ideas.

maybe have a list of those on here that need to add miles, and they get taken off the list when they've added the miles?

i'm really out of ideas also

[Dr.Gargoyle]

maybe have a list of those on here that need to add miles, and they get taken off the list when they've added the miles?

i'm really out of ideas also
Any ideas Ziwi?

[ziwi]

Come on, now - this is a voluntary exercise. Some take it more seriously than othes. I do not think pulling out a "McCarthy type list" is a good thing. Positive encouragement is what is needed. This is not the military ;) I say patience and give it a chance the weather is turning and I have a good feeling that the miles will be going up.

[scotthayes]

Hi all.

First off, I've checked with Ziwi and this post has been Okayed.

As you are all keen runners I thought you'd like to keep up to date with the efforts of Dave Heeley.

Dave is in the middle of his second marathon in Rio which forms part of his 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

He finished his first one in 4 hours 15 minutes on the Falkland Islands.

After Rio it's over to LA then on to Sydney after that he's in Dubai then Tunis and finally finishing on Sunday in the London marathon.

If you are in one of the cities Dave is running may be you could give him some support.

Oh one more thing, Dave is blind and is trying to raise £100,000 for the guide dogs.

I've started a thread on this in the current events forum link (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=5277415)

Thanks for your time

Scott

[twoodcc]

Come on, now - this is a voluntary exercise. Some take it more seriously than othes. I do not think pulling out a "McCarthy type list" is a good thing. Positive encouragement is what is needed. This is not the military ;) I say patience and give it a chance the weather is turning and I have a good feeling that the miles will be going up.

well that is true, but at this rate we won't make the goal. i feel like we should at least be trying to encourage everyone to run more. maybe start posting the stats of the overall goal and how far we are behind?

Hi all.

First off, I've checked with Ziwi and this post has been Okayed.

As you are all keen runners I thought you'd like to keep up to date with the efforts of Dave Heeley.

Dave is in the middle of his second marathon in Rio which forms part of his 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

He finished his first one in 4 hours 15 minutes on the Falkland Islands.

After Rio it's over to LA then on to Sydney after that he's in Dubai then Tunis and finally finishing on Sunday in the London marathon.

If you are in one of the cities Dave is running may be you could give him some support.

Oh one more thing, Dave is blind and is trying to raise £100,000 for the guide dogs.

I've started a thread on this in the current events forum link (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=5277415)

Thanks for your time

Scott

wow, that's awesome. good for him (and the dogs)

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Positive encouragement is what is needed.
I am all for positive encouragement. The question is just how do we go about it? I am all out of ideas, but I think we need to at least try to do something about the current trend.

[QCassidy352]

Come on, now - this is a voluntary exercise. Some take it more seriously than othes. I do not think pulling out a "McCarthy type list" is a good thing. Positive encouragement is what is needed. This is not the military ;) I say patience and give it a chance the weather is turning and I have a good feeling that the miles will be going up.

I agree. The 25K challenge is an ambitious one, as we knew when we started. If we can't do it then we can't do it. Browbeating people in to running more isn't what this is all about. IMO what we need to do is get more people to join. I'm sure there are lots of runners on MR who are not part of these challenges yet; they are the keys to getting this done.

For my part, my knee has been seriously limiting me. I'm doing cross training instead of running several times a week, and my runs are not as long as they would otherwise be. I'm doing all I can to heal, but knees are slow healers...

[twoodcc]

I agree. The 25K challenge is an ambitious one, as we knew when we started. If we can't do it then we can't do it. Browbeating people in to running more isn't what this is all about. IMO what we need to do is get more people to join. I'm sure there are lots of runners on MR who are not part of these challenges yet; they are the keys to getting this done.

For my part, my knee has been seriously limiting me. I'm doing cross training instead of running several times a week, and my runs are not as long as they would otherwise be. I'm doing all I can to heal, but knees are slow healers...

i agree, but we aren't really motivating the ones that need motivating. clearly there are some who are not logging miles, and we need to at least try to motivate them, which is really what this is about: giving people motivation to run.

hope your knee gets better

[Dr.Gargoyle]

I agree. The 25K challenge is an ambitious one, as we knew when we started. If we can't do it then we can't do it. Browbeating people in to running more isn't what this is all about. IMO what we need to do is get more people to join. I'm sure there are lots of runners on MR who are not part of these challenges yet; they are the keys to getting this done.
I am sure you are right, The thing is we need to do something or we will fail. I am all for getting new runners. the question is how do we do it?

For my part, my knee has been seriously limiting me. I'm doing cross training instead of running several times a week, and my runs are not as long as they would otherwise be. I'm doing all I can to heal, but knees are slow healers...
I feel for you. I hope you will get better before the marathon. The race is first in a moth or so, right? There is still time for your knees to heal so just go easy on them.

[twoodcc]

I am sure you are right, The thing is we need to do something or we will fail. I am all for getting new runners. the question is how do we do it?


that's a good question. i'm not sure what we can do. one thing is to keep talking about the challenge, and hopefully more people will see it and get involved

[QCassidy352]

hope your knee gets better

I feel for you. I hope you will get better before the marathon. The race is first in a moth or so, right? There is still time for your knees to heal so just go easy on them.

Thanks guys. The marathon is in 13 days, unfortunately (it's Boston). I did over 12 today and the knee felt Ok, but not good enough to go another 14 miles. I'm cautiously optimistic.

[twoodcc]

Thanks guys. The marathon is in 13 days, unfortunately (it's Boston). I did over 12 today and the knee felt Ok, but not good enough to go another 14 miles. I'm cautiously optimistic.

oh wow. 13 days. my girlfriend is actually trying to run one the week after that, in Nashville.

good luck to you. at least you felt alright with 12 today. maybe it'll hold up for another 13 days

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Thanks guys. The marathon is in 13 days, unfortunately (it's Boston). I did over 12 today and the knee felt Ok, but not good enough to go another 14 miles. I'm cautiously optimistic.
Just let you knee rest as much as possible and hope for the best. I think you should be optimistic (touch wood).

Slightly off topic.

A runner friend of mine recommended me to eat Tri Flex to protect my joints. It is suppose to help the joints to handle the abuse. Have any of you guys used it? I am (more than) a bit cautious to take meds before I actually need it, so need some advice here.

[Dr.Gargoyle]

that's a good question. i'm not sure what we can do. one thing is to keep talking about the challenge, and hopefully more people will see it and get involved

There is a delayed gratification from waiting a year before you know whether you made the challenge might be a bit too much. What about weekly/monthly/quarterly challenges? Run 25/50/100/150 miles in ....? People could get a personal goal every week/month/quarter. They could set their goal at whatever pace they felt comfortable with. What do you think Ziwi?

[ziwi]

We did that last year - we had monthly ones and quarterly ones and thought on top of that let's do an annual one - My original thought was 20,000 miles based on the math I broke out last year. I was talked into the 25,000 ;) and by default that made it an actual Challenge vs. just putting out a number you could hit.

As far as monthly and quarterly challenges -I set up quarterly 5k's and 10k's and monthly challenges each month - what more are you looking for?

[Dr.Gargoyle]

We did that last year - we had monthly ones and quarterly ones and thought on top of that let's do an annual one - My original thought was 20,000 miles based on the math I broke out last year. I was talked into the 25,000 ;) and by default that made it an actual Challenge vs. just putting out a number you could hit.

As far as monthly and quarterly challenges -I set up quarterly 5k's and 10k's and monthly challenges each month - what more are you looking for?
We need miles. we all agree on that. The question is how do we do it.
If you run about 10 miles per month, it could be hard to motivate yourself doing 25 miles when there are runners like e.g. Twood and yourself in the race. The difference between 10 miles/month and 25 miles/month when you have people doing 250 miles/month could by many people be perceived as negligible. Moreover, the distance of 25,000 miles is very hard to comprehend no matter if you do 10 miles/month or 250 miles/month. However, if we were to introduce obtainable goals like, "run 10 miles this month" and "run 25 miles per month" it might encourage some (all?) runners to put in more miles per month.
Hence I think we should try to introduce 10/25/50/100/250 miles goals over a 30 alt. 14 day period.

Alternatively: Persuade mispeedy and arihara to to join the challenge, and we can all have a vacation.

[twoodcc]

A runner friend of mine recommended me to eat Tri Flex to protect my joints. It is suppose to help the joints to handle the abuse. Have any of you guys used it? I am (more than) a bit cautious to take meds before I actually need it, so need some advice here.

i've never taken it. i only take meds if i absolutely need them. which isn't very often

We did that last year - we had monthly ones and quarterly ones and thought on top of that let's do an annual one - My original thought was 20,000 miles based on the math I broke out last year. I was talked into the 25,000 ;) and by default that made it an actual Challenge vs. just putting out a number you could hit.

As far as monthly and quarterly challenges -I set up quarterly 5k's and 10k's and monthly challenges each month - what more are you looking for?

well, can someone, not necessarily you, give us updates on the challenges more frequently? that way maybe people will see that we are behind and might get more involved

[ziwi]

well, can someone, not necessarily you, give us updates on the challenges more frequently? that way maybe people will see that we are behind and might get more involved

Go for it! :p

[QCassidy352]

oh wow. 13 days. my girlfriend is actually trying to run one the week after that, in Nashville.

good luck to you. at least you felt alright with 12 today. maybe it'll hold up for another 13 days

Just let you knee rest as much as possible and hope for the best. I think you should be optimistic (touch wood).

Thanks again. I've accepted that the time will not be what I was hoping for, thanks to this injury. At this point I just want to finish respectably.

A runner friend of mine recommended me to eat Tri Flex to protect my joints. It is suppose to help the joints to handle the abuse. Have any of you guys used it? I am (more than) a bit cautious to take meds before I actually need it, so need some advice here.

I've never used it, and like twood, I'd be hesitant to take anything before I needed it.

Alternatively: Persuade mispeedy and arihara to to join the challenge, and we can all have a vacation.

Who?

[twoodcc]

Go for it! :p

here goes nothing:

as of this posting, we have 6,565.47 miles in exactly 100 days.

there are 366 days this year. so as a group, we need 68.31 miles a day.

right now we should be at 6,830.6 miles. so we are 265.13 miles off right now.

we have 62 runners signed up. that means we need to average 1.11 miles per runner per day to reach the goal.

we have 11 runners that have a total of under 10 miles for the year. another 7 that are under a total of 20. we need all these people to step it up, even just a little, if we're going to make it.

even if all you can do is walk a mile a day, that's some exercise for you.

[ziwi]

here goes nothing:

as of this posting, we have 6,565.47 miles in exactly 100 days.

there are 366 days this year. so as a group, we need 68.31 miles a day.

right now we should be at 6,830.6 miles. so we are 265.13 miles off right now.

we have 62 runners signed up. that means we need to average 1.11 miles per runner per day to reach the goal.

we have 11 runners that have a total of under 10 miles for the year. another 7 that are under a total of 20. we need all these people to step it up, even just a little, if we're going to make it.

even if all you can do is walk a mile a day, that's some exercise for you.


Thanks for the update Twood. It seems as if we are making progress based upon the fact that the number behind was in the 300's a couple of weeks ago. Good job everyone.

[twoodcc]

Thanks for the update Twood. It seems as if we are making progress based upon the fact that the number behind was in the 300's a couple of weeks ago. Good job everyone.

yes, we are making some progress. but we must keep it up. i'll try to give more updates in this thread

[twoodcc]

i've decided to make a spreadsheet for this on google docs. anyone interested in helping me get a system going on there? i can invite people to edit the file.

i was planning on just putting everyone's name, and their miles, and trying to come up with something to monitor stats and all. what do you think?

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Who?
Mispeedy and Arihara are two runners that add up miles like crazy in the 1000 mile/year challenge. They are unfortunately not in the 25,000 miles challenge. We would be in the clear if we had then on our team.
i've decided to make a spreadsheet for this on google docs. anyone interested in helping me get a system going on there? i can invite people to edit the file.

i was planning on just putting everyone's name, and their miles, and trying to come up with something to monitor stats and all. what do you think?
Great job! I can help.

[QCassidy352]

right now we should be at 6,830.6 miles. so we are 265.13 miles off right now.

Good job, thanks for the report. We'd be about 80 miles closer if not for my injury... but I guess there are a lot of "ifs" out there.

Mispeedy and Arihara are two runners that add up miles like crazy in the 1000 mile/year challenge. They are unfortunately not in the 25,000 miles challenge. We would be in the clear if we had then on our team.

hmm. Who are they on macrumors? We can send them PMs...

[twoodcc]

Great job! I can help.

ok. i'll send you a PM about it.

Good job, thanks for the report. We'd be about 80 miles closer if not for my injury... but I guess there are a lot of "ifs" out there.


yeah, there are a lot of "ifs" out there for sure. but just keep doing what you can. we'll get through it

[Dr.Gargoyle]

hmm. Who are they on macrumors? We can send them PMs...
I am not sure really.
1,405 km is about 873 miles. She alone would add more than 3000 miles in 2008 only. :D

[twoodcc]

I am not sure really.
1,405 km is about 873 miles. She alone would add more than 3000 miles in 2008 only. :D

i'm not sure if she's a member here or not. i say we can only recruit her if she joins the forum. what do ya'll think?

btw, if anyone is interested, below is a link to the spreadsheet on googledocs that i made. let me know what you think.

link (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pDhgUKIFBSeuUkWcuc5idDw&hl=en)

[ddollar]

send me an invite i started running again dont run all the time but lately i have been running 2.25 a mile everyday. Got my mile down to 7:26 not fast but i am pleased considering i stopped running a few months ago and my fastest mile before was just under 8


*edit woops my nike id is rundanrun

[twoodcc]

send me an invite i started running again dont run all the time but lately i have been running 2.25 a mile everyday. Got my mile down to 7:26 not fast but i am pleased considering i stopped running a few months ago and my fastest mile before was just under 8


*edit woops my nike id is rundanrun

cool. thanks for joining :)

hopefully ziwi will send you an invite soon

[Dr.Gargoyle]

send me an invite i started running again dont run all the time but lately i have been running 2.25 a mile everyday. Got my mile down to 7:26 not fast but i am pleased considering i stopped running a few months ago and my fastest mile before was just under 8


*edit woops my nike id is rundanrun

you are very very welcome!

[Dr.Gargoyle]

i'm not sure if she's a member here or not. i say we can only recruit her if she joins the forum. what do ya'll think?
Sure, I still don't know how to contact them.
Any idea how you contact people on Nike+?

[748s]

Sure, I still don't know how to contact them.
Any idea how you contact people on Nike+?

Post something in the trash talk section.
I posted a request for runners (for the 25,000) in the trash talk section of the 1000 in 2008.
A few may have joined.

Mudbug started the 1000 in 2008.
Mudbug may be able to send some link/request/invitation about the 25,000 challenge to all the 1000 in 2008 runners.

Mispeedy, in the trash talk section of 1000 in 2008, asked ziwi to join her team challenge.
Ziwi you might have to do a deal with her, you'll join hers if she'll join yours:p
I'll join her challenge too if she signs up to the 25,000.

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Ziwi you might have to do a deal with her, you'll join hers if she'll join yours:p
I'll join her challenge too if she signs up to the 25,000.
Extortion - The King of negotiation.
I love it. :p

[ziwi]

I thought we were doing this on MacRumors - I do not know who she is and whether or not she is a MacRumors entity or even a Mac user. That was Mud_Bug's challenge - maybe he knows her or he made it public...I do not know the association.

[QCassidy352]

I thought we were doing this on MacRumors

I agree - We should limit it to MR users. But new users are welcome. :D

[twoodcc]

I agree - We should limit it to MR users. But new users are welcome. :D

i also agree. we can always get people to join MR, and then join our challenges.

[Dr.Gargoyle]

I thought we were doing this on MacRumors - I do not know who she is and whether or not she is a MacRumors entity or even a Mac user. That was Mud_Bug's challenge - maybe he knows her or he made it public...I do not know the association.

I agree - We should limit it to MR users. But new users are welcome. :D

i also agree. we can always get people to join MR, and then join our challenges.
ok, I thought she was a MR user with a different screen name. In either case I think there is a good chance these people are Mac users. I bet that a (small) majority of the people on Nike + are Mac users
I it is an excellent idea to try to make them sign up for MR. Ok, our reasons might be a bit murky, but the more the merrier :p

[twoodcc]

ok, I thought she was a MR user with a different screen name. In either case I think there is a good chance these people are Mac users. I bet that a (small) majority of the people on Nike + are Mac users
I it is an excellent idea to try to make them sign up for MR. Ok, our reasons might be a bit murky, but the more the merrier :p

ok. she's in a lot of the challenges that i'm in, so i guess i'll send her a PM on nike+ forums. maybe kitty also. i know she's a mac user. but is this against MR rules?

[748s]

I thought we were doing this on MacRumors - I do not know who she is and whether or not she is a MacRumors entity or even a Mac user. That was Mud_Bug's challenge - maybe he knows her or he made it public...I do not know the association.

Sorry ziwi, looks like I have brought some pressure upon you:o
I noticed she had asked you, via the trash talk on nike+, to join her team challenge. You must have missed it.

I asked for runners in the 1000 in 2008 challenge, to come here for the 25,000. Signing up to macrumors must have put them off.

[Fiveos22]

Sorry ziwi, looks like I have brought some pressure upon you:o
I noticed she had asked you, via the trash talk on nike+, to join her team challenge. You must have missed it.

I asked for runners in the 1000 in 2008 challenge, to come here for the 25,000. Signing up to macrumors must have put them off.


MR has that effect on people...:D

I'm still wondering about how to get "in the loop" so to speak as far as invites are concerned. I'll try talking some smack when I wander through nike.com again...but I need to get my sleep-schedule back on track before I can start training for my next event (2 person marathon relay).

[twoodcc]

well, according to my spreadsheet, we're getting closer. the spreadsheet doesn't exactly match the nike+ site, i think b/c it takes in more than 2 decimal places, even though it only shows 2.

but even still, we are now only 219 miles behind pace. again, according to my spreadsheet, which could be wrong

[Dr.Gargoyle]

I have updated twoodcc's spreadsheet and we are still 291 miles off pace. In all fairness, this compilation was done 8 AM EST (2 PM CET) so we will hopefully gain some extra miles today.
We would also like to thank ddollar alias rundanrun for joining us and thus adding 16.92 fresh miles to the challenge.

[ddollar]

I have updated twoodcc's spreadsheet and we are still 291 miles off pace. In all fairness, this compilation was done 8 AM EST (2 PM CET) so we will hopefully gain some extra miles today.
We would also like to thank ddollar alias rundanrun for joining us and thus adding 16.92 fresh miles to the challenge.

no problem i am really starting to enjoy running added another 3.5 miles yesterday

[Dr.Gargoyle]

no problem i am really starting to enjoy running added another 3.5 miles yesterday
Keep up the good work. :)

[twoodcc]

I have updated twoodcc's spreadsheet and we are still 291 miles off pace. In all fairness, this compilation was done 8 AM EST (2 PM CET) so we will hopefully gain some extra miles today.
We would also like to thank ddollar alias rundanrun for joining us and thus adding 16.92 fresh miles to the challenge.

thanks for updating the spreadsheet. i think anyone can view it. i put the link somewhere in this thread, and i can post it again if anyone wants to take a look.

no problem i am really starting to enjoy running added another 3.5 miles yesterday

yeah thanks for joining. keep it up ;)

[twoodcc]

according to my sheet, i think we are 188 miles off pace. so we are gaining. everyone keep it up, that's running, and those that aren't, please try to get in a few miles if you can.

[Mudbug]

Sorry guys - didn't notice I was getting involved in this. My 1000 in 2008 challenge was open to the public - I'll take a look and see if there's anything I can do to broadcast to the members about the 25,000 challenge.

[twoodcc]

Sorry guys - didn't notice I was getting involved in this. My 1000 in 2008 challenge was open to the public - I'll take a look and see if there's anything I can do to broadcast to the members about the 25,000 challenge.

cool. but i think it's supposed to just be people from MR

[ziwi]

according to my sheet, i think we are 188 miles off pace. so we are gaining. everyone keep it up, that's running, and those that aren't, please try to get in a few miles if you can.

I think we have the Dr. to thank mainly for the catching up as he has logged about 100 miles in the last 2 weeks himself - Excellent work!

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Due to reasons I don't care to talk about more, I have decided to withdraw from all the challenges. Nevertheless, I am absolutely sure you guys will make the 25,000 miles goal! :)

[twoodcc]

I think we have the Dr. to thank mainly for the catching up as he has logged about 100 miles in the last 2 weeks himself - Excellent work!

that is great!

Due to reasons I don't care to talk about more, I have decided to withdraw from all the challenges. Nevertheless, I am absolutely sure you guys will make the 25,000 miles goal! :)

i'm very sorry to hear that. i hope things get better for you

[ziwi]

i'm very sorry to hear that. i hope things get better for you

'Tis a shame - and we will drop his miles as well with the withdraw. You gotta do what you gotta do I suppose.

[twoodcc]

'Tis a shame - and we will drop his miles as well with the withdraw. You gotta do what you gotta do I suppose.

yes it is a shame. and we will miss his miles also.

but we'll still get there!

[iDAG]

All this talk about being behind is bothering me because I can't do much about it. :( Now that it is track season, I only can use it on Sundays (if I'm lucky then on Saturdays) until about mid-May (being only a sophomore, I have no chance of competing past the regular track season because of all the juniors/seniors that are faster than me :)). Then once I get to June when we meet as a Cross Country team again it will once again be hard to use it. I am thinking about getting that new thing that Nike just released so I could use the kit without a "huge" iPod on my arm. :cool:

[twoodcc]

All this talk about being behind is bothering me because I can't do much about it. :( Now that it is track season, I only can use it on Sundays (if I'm lucky then on Saturdays) until about mid-May (being only a sophomore, I have no chance of competing past the regular track season because of all the juniors/seniors that are faster than me :)). Then once I get to June when we meet as a Cross Country team again it will once again be hard to use it. I am thinking about getting that new thing that Nike just released so I could use the kit without a "huge" iPod on my arm. :cool:

just do what you can. maybe walk some in your spare time or to class or something?

yeah, get the sportsband. i'm going to get it also.

btw, how is track season going for you? mine hasn't been as well as i'd hoped

[twoodcc]

well we have our work cut out for us. we are now 326 miles off pace! :eek:

[QCassidy352]

Due to reasons I don't care to talk about more, I have decided to withdraw from all the challenges. Nevertheless, I am absolutely sure you guys will make the 25,000 miles goal! :)

Sorry to see you go, Dr. :(

well we have our work cut out for us. we are now 326 miles off pace! :eek:

That's manageable. It means we're ~3 miles/day behind, or, put another way, on pace for ~23,800 miles for the year. We can make that up.

I am thinking about getting that new thing that Nike just released so I could use the kit without a "huge" iPod on my arm. :cool:

yeah, if you did that, you could run with the nike+ all the time (or at least whenever you can wear a watch).

[juanster]

okay so i got my nike plus thingy today and i want to run with you guys, i Wont be adding thouands of miles but i guess naythign helps right? how do i join what ts the name of teh challenge where do i go.. I'm new at this, seriously, haven't even opened the box yet... i just got my nike+ account.... and im goign for a run in like 20 minutes....


or if i need an invite can i get one...?

[ziwi]

okay so i got my nike plus thingy today and i want to run with you guys, i Wont be adding thouands of miles but i guess naythign helps right? how do i join what ts the name of teh challenge where do i go.. I'm new at this, seriously, haven't even opened the box yet... i just got my nike+ account.... and im goign for a run in like 20 minutes....


or if i need an invite can i get one...?

Let me know your email or nike+ id and I will add you.

[twoodcc]

That's manageable. It means we're ~3 miles/day behind, or, put another way, on pace for ~23,800 miles for the year. We can make that up.


yeah, we're about 3 miles a day behind. hopefully we can make it up.

okay so i got my nike plus thingy today and i want to run with you guys, i Wont be adding thouands of miles but i guess naythign helps right? how do i join what ts the name of teh challenge where do i go.. I'm new at this, seriously, haven't even opened the box yet... i just got my nike+ account.... and im goign for a run in like 20 minutes....


or if i need an invite can i get one...?

awesome! glad you decided to join us!

[juanster]

Ohkay I'm in...and running..

[ziwi]

Ohkay I'm in...and running..

Great - I find it difficult to run and type at the same time though...;)

[juanster]

Great - I find it difficult to run and type at the same time though...;)

see that's how skilled i am,, haha quick question tho, how come my name doesnt even come up in the leaderboard, or my runs, does it take a while to pop up or something?

[twoodcc]

see that's how sille di am,, haha quick question tho, how come my name doesnt even come up in the leaderboard, or my runs, does it take a while to pop up or something?

thanks for joining. yes, the nike servers are kinda slow, so it takes some time before your miles will show up in the challenges

[juanster]

oh ok great thx

[twoodcc]

well now we are 343 miles off pace

here (http://spreadsheets0.google.com/ccc?key=pDhgUKIFBSeuUkWcuc5idDw&hl=en) is the link to the spreadsheet, i think

[juanster]

whoa my miles a day are lowwwwwwwwww,, but then again ijust started yesterday,, I'm going to try to get at least one and a bit a day...

[GimmeSlack12]

I'm in. My nike is gimmeslack12@gmail.com, or just gimmeslack12 (forget if email is the ID).
I'm training for my first marathon. The AIDS Marathon in San Francisco, anyone else in on that?

[Foggy]

My mileage is down a bit this year compared to last year as my coach has dropped one of my run sessions in favour of another bike session for the time being. Am still increasing mileage in comparison to the last couple of months though.

[twoodcc]

whoa my miles a day are lowwwwwwwwww,, but then again ijust started yesterday,, I'm going to try to get at least one and a bit a day...

yeah, you just started. it's calculated based on running since the start of this year. just do what you can

I'm in. My nike is gimmeslack12@gmail.com, or just gimmeslack12 (forget if email is the ID).
I'm training for my first marathon. The AIDS Marathon in San Francisco, anyone else in on that?

great! we need you. hopefully ziwi will see this and send you an invite to the challenges

My mileage is down a bit this year compared to last year as my coach has dropped one of my run sessions in favour of another bike session for the time being. Am still increasing mileage in comparison to the last couple of months though.

well, just do what you can

[ziwi]

gimmieslack - I will add you in in short order...

I was wondering about the nike+ sport band...say for example one has the Nike+ipod and the sport band and use them together - that would be a 'double dip' that could not be easily detected...theoretically each reciever would map to the ipod or band...interesting - some folks may see their mileage spike - or actually double with this item...

[twoodcc]

gimmieslack - I will add you in in short order...

I was wondering about the nike+ sport band...say for example one has the Nike+ipod and the sport band and use them together - that would be a 'double dip' that could not be easily detected...theoretically each reciever would map to the ipod or band...interesting - some folks may see their mileage spike - or actually double with this item...

it does seem possible. but maybe nike+ would see that the workouts started at the same time?

[GimmeSlack12]

My Nike+ is being weird, at the end of my last 2 runs (5.5 miles) the last .5 miles it gives me a 19min/mile pace which doesn't make sense. I really need to calibrate this thing at a track. Maybe tomorrow after work.

Either way, I got the clear DLO shell ($3.99 at Best Buy :cool: )for my 2nd gen Nano and with the belt clip on it I can clip it to the side of my shorts or behind me and I don't even know its there. The nano is such a lighter device from my 80gig Classic.

[twoodcc]

My Nike+ is being weird, at the end of my last 2 runs (5.5 miles) the last .5 miles it gives me a 19min/mile pace which doesn't make sense. I really need to calibrate this thing at a track. Maybe tomorrow after work.

Either way, I got the clear DLO shell ($3.99 at Best Buy :cool: )for my 2nd gen Nano and with the belt clip on it I can clip it to the side of my shorts or behind me and I don't even know its there. The nano is such a lighter device from my 80gig Classic.

not sure what's going on there. are you slowing down a lot, or walking?

that's cool. i never though about clipping it on the back of your shorts. i might try that sometime

[GimmeSlack12]

I was wondering about the nike+ sport band...say for example one has the Nike+ipod and the sport band and use them together - that would be a 'double dip' that could not be easily detected...theoretically each reciever would map to the ipod or band...interesting - some folks may see their mileage spike - or actually double with this item...

Are you suggesting using two devices at once? If it did work it would be cheating, and thats enough for me to not try using both.

Also you have to link the foot sensor with any given device so I'm pretty sure you could not use one pedometer with 2 devices or vice-versa.

And twoodcc I'm not walking at all, no big deal I'll calibrate and hope it resolves itself.

[juanster]

talk about slow servers with nike... I plugged in my nano from my last run like 15 minutes ago and it's still not up yet oh wells. not like I'm paying for the service anyway.

[GimmeSlack12]

talk about slow servers with nike... I plugged in my nano from my last run like 15 minutes ago and it's still not up yet oh wells. not like I'm paying for the service anyway.

Ha, 15 minutes. I expect an update every 24 hours at least, but yeah, I'm in no hurry.

[juanster]

Ha, 15 minutes. I expect an update every 24 hours at least, but yeah, I'm in no hurry.

ahaha yeah, im on this challenge that's for over 200lbs ers.. and I'm trying to stay on top 10 so I like to see where my stats are at all time... i think it's just that this nike+ thing is my new toy so yeah, I think in a week or so I'll still run and all but I won't care to keep looking on my challenges as much, not every 3-4 hours liek now :Dat least..lol

[juanster]

hey twood you probably already know, but if you didn't then it's pretty huge (IMO) you are in the top 10 runners for males between ages of 20-29 ...for distance...I think this numbers are only for Canada but it's still pretty insane i think...

[twoodcc]

And twoodcc I'm not walking at all, no big deal I'll calibrate and hope it resolves itself.

it may solve the issue, it may not. so you're saying it says 19'00 a mile while your still running?

talk about slow servers with nike... I plugged in my nano from my last run like 15 minutes ago and it's still not up yet oh wells. not like I'm paying for the service anyway.

yeah they are terribly slow. and it doesn't seem like they're trying to fix the issue

ahaha yeah, im on this challenge that's for over 200lbs ers.. and I'm trying to stay on top 10 so I like to see where my stats are at all time... i think it's just that this nike+ thing is my new toy so yeah, I think in a week or so I'll still run and all but I won't care to keep looking on my challenges as much, not every 3-4 hours liek now :Dat least..lol

yeah i used to be like that, checking the challenges all the time. but since so many people joined, the servers are so slow it's not even worth it

hey twood you probably already know, but if you didn't then it's pretty huge (IMO) you are in the top 10 runners for males between ages of 20-29 ...for distance...I think this numbers are only for Canada but it's still pretty insane i think...

thanks. i'm not in Canada, so i guess that's the world. i just wish i could see where i rank from everyone. it used to display this when you went to the leader board. it would show the top 10, and then where you stand. i was in the upper 70's of everyone on nike+, at least at one point. not sure where i am now

[ziwi]

Are you suggesting using two devices at once? If it did work it would be cheating, and thats enough for me to not try using both.

Also you have to link the foot sensor with any given device so I'm pretty sure you could not use one pedometer with 2 devices or vice-versa.

And twoodcc I'm not walking at all, no big deal I'll calibrate and hope it resolves itself.

Yes - I agree it would be cheating, thus my concern about the possibilities of it.

[GimmeSlack12]

it may solve the issue, it may not. so you're saying it says 19'00 a mile while your still running?

Oh I don't know, I don't look at the iPod while running at all. But I've only put 4 runs on the thing so far so I will give it a bit more time before I come to a verdict.

[twoodcc]

Yes - I agree it would be cheating, thus my concern about the possibilities of it.

i see your point, and was/am concerned about the same thing.

Oh I don't know, I don't look at the iPod while running at all. But I've only put 4 runs on the thing so far so I will give it a bit more time before I come to a verdict.

oh ok. yeah give it some more time and see what happens

[twoodcc]

well, we are now 310 miles off pace. i think we are gaining a little. there's still hope

[juanster]

yeah i htink we still have hope, specially now that is warming up on the upper hemisphere, which i think a lot of MR users live in we''ll all start running more, well at least i hope so..

[QCassidy352]

it does seem possible. but maybe nike+ would see that the workouts started at the same time?

That's what I think. The data would match exactly across the two devices, and I don't think nike+ would count it twice. It's like if you put one of your old data files on the ipod again; it doesn't get counted twice.

Are you suggesting using two devices at once? If it did work it would be cheating, and thats enough for me to not try using both.

Here's a way to test.
1) Set your computer either not to launch itunes when the ipod is connected, or set itunes not to sync your ipod's data automatically.
2) Run with both, and connect both when you're back at the computer.
3) Reveal hidden files
4) Check for the .xml file on each device (I'm assuming the sportband drive can mount)

I'm guessing the .xml is only going to be on the sportband, OR it will be on both but will only upload once.

For my part, I'd just run with a sportband + a shuffle rather than a nano.

side note: What I said about my new sensor being more accurate than my old? I was completely wrong. I can't alter the overall pace of the run by more than ~20 sec/mile, and that's with a dramatic change in pace.

[twoodcc]

yeah i htink we still have hope, specially now that is warming up on the upper hemisphere, which i think a lot of MR users live in we''ll all start running more, well at least i hope so..

hopefully we will.

That's what I think. The data would match exactly across the two devices, and I don't think nike+ would count it twice. It's like if you put one of your old data files on the ipod again; it doesn't get counted twice.

yeah, that's probably what would happen

side note: What I said about my new sensor being more accurate than my old? I was completely wrong. I can't alter the overall pace of the run by more than ~20 sec/mile, and that's with a dramatic change in pace.

what can i say, i'm not surprised. and i don't think you are either

[juanster]

does anyone know if it is ok if my friend gets one too and he links it to his ipod and we run side by side.. is this going to work or is it going to mess up my numbers or somehting?

nvm found teh ansert ot his on the nike+ FAQ

I think Nike should really really make an iPhone friendly website it sucks I can t NRC my challeges on mi iPhone. Oh well. Soon we ll just get flash player I hope.

[iDAG]

just do what you can. maybe walk some in your spare time or to class or something?

yeah, get the sportsband. i'm going to get it also.

btw, how is track season going for you? mine hasn't been as well as i'd hoped

It is not going the way I was hoping either. You see, last year as a freshman I could run a sub 5 minute mile and this year I can't get close. My coach said I show all of the signs of being anemic (I hoped I spelled that right :)) and I should get a blood test. He said I would probably end up getting some iron supplements.

yeah, if you did that, you could run with the nike+ all the time (or at least whenever you can wear a watch).

That is what I would do, at least during the summer. I would wear a normal watch once the CC season starts but during the summer, I would end up running between 500-600 miles in a little over two months. :cool:

[juanster]

It is not going the way I was hoping either. You see, last year as a freshman I could run a sub 5 minute mile and this year I can't get close. My coach said I show all of the signs of being anemic (I hoped I spelled that right :)) and I should get a blood test. He said I would probably end up getting some iron supplements.



That is what I would do, at least during the summer. I would wear a normal watch once the CC season starts but during the summer, I would end up running between 500-600 miles in a little over two months. :cool:

500-600 miles in a bit over two months thats just insane to me...lol and here i was feeling all cool trying to reach my goal of 100 kms in 8 weeks lol

[wattso]

Right, bought a nano, nike armband, nike+ kit and some okayish sports headphones. Please count me in on this challenge thing. My nike+ id is wattso. Looking forward to it :D

Thanks

[ziwi]

Right, bought a nano, nike armband, nike+ kit and some okayish sports headphones. Please count me in on this challenge thing. My nike+ id is wattso. Looking forward to it :D

Thanks

IN - Welcome and now start running...;) Add to the total...


FYI - there still seems to be 3 '0' miles in the 25K mile challenge...

[twoodcc]

It is not going the way I was hoping either. You see, last year as a freshman I could run a sub 5 minute mile and this year I can't get close. My coach said I show all of the signs of being anemic (I hoped I spelled that right :)) and I should get a blood test. He said I would probably end up getting some iron supplements.


That is what I would do, at least during the summer. I would wear a normal watch once the CC season starts but during the summer, I would end up running between 500-600 miles in a little over two months. :cool:

sub 5 as a freshman is very good. that's better than what i did as a freshman.

i don't see why you couldn't use it as your regular watch during the CC season, since it does function as a stopwatch as well

Right, bought a nano, nike armband, nike+ kit and some okayish sports headphones. Please count me in on this challenge thing. My nike+ id is wattso. Looking forward to it :D

Thanks

welcome to the club! thanks for joining!

[twoodcc]

as of now, we are 396 miles off pace!

[kellen]

Sign me up. Ran a half marathon three years ago, then haven't done much since. Need to get back in shape, plus I have a bet with a coworker on losing weight.

Please add me, my ID is "Kellen 21", with a space. Will my old runs count? Been running for 3 weeks now.

Thanks!

[twoodcc]

Sign me up. Ran a half marathon three years ago, then haven't done much since. Need to get back in shape, plus I have a bet with a coworker on losing weight.

Please add me, my ID is "Kellen 21", with a space. Will my old runs count? Been running for 3 weeks now.

Thanks!

awesome! yeah, you're old runs should count. and we sure need them

[liketom]

i'm in for May as my Doctor has given me a green light for running :)

to celebrate i've bought a new Nike+ Sportband (eta 3-5 day's)

now where's my Nike's at :cool:

[twoodcc]

i'm in for May as my Doctor has given me a green light for running :)

to celebrate i've bought a new Nike+ Sportband (eta 3-5 day's)

now where's my Nike's at :cool:

good news! glad you're able to run again. i also ordered a sportsband. i haven't received it yet though

[iDAG]

good news! glad you're able to run again. i also ordered a sportsband. i haven't received it yet though

How much does the armband cost? I can't find the price online yet.

[liketom]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/03/3-15-08-nike_sportband.jpg[
UK £39.99 US$ 59?


From engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/nikes-sportband-ready-for-april-launch/)

[twoodcc]

How much does the armband cost? I can't find the price online yet.

like likeTom said, it's $59.99 here in the US. i pre-ordered mine.

[ziwi]

Sign me up. Ran a half marathon three years ago, then haven't done much since. Need to get back in shape, plus I have a bet with a coworker on losing weight.

Please add me, my ID is "Kellen 21", with a space. Will my old runs count? Been running for 3 weeks now.

Thanks!

You are in...Welcome!

I am still on the fence with the arm/wristband...then it almost predicates another purchase of a shuffle to have music - it may solve the sweat issue. Does this run on a replaceable battery or is it a charge thing like the Nano?

[liketom]

You are in...Welcome!

I am still on the fence with the arm/wristband...then it almost predicates another purchase of a shuffle to have music - it may solve the sweat issue. Does this run on a replaceable battery or is it a charge thing like the Nano?

yep i was thinking the same - shuffle for music - lighter less bulky and cheaper to replace once water damage settles in:rolleyes:

once i get my sport band i'll do a mini review like i did with the nike+amp system

[juanster]

hey what sweat issue a re you guys talking about,, getting it in the nano?

[liketom]

hey what sweat issue a re you guys talking about,, getting it in the nano?

i've read on the Nike+ Forums of people complaining the moisture was getting in the iPods and messing them up.

the iPod Armband that holds the ipod is one of the culprits as it soaks up moisture and then get's in the pod

[twoodcc]

You are in...Welcome!

I am still on the fence with the arm/wristband...then it almost predicates another purchase of a shuffle to have music - it may solve the sweat issue. Does this run on a replaceable battery or is it a charge thing like the Nano?

i'm pretty sure it's a charge thing like the nano. but the price including a sensor is that of a decent watch, so it's not too bad. i'm hoping to get mine in the next week or so.


once i get my sport band i'll do a mini review like i did with the nike+amp system

looking forward to it.

hey what sweat issue a re you guys talking about,, getting it in the nano?

yeah, like liketom said, it's mainly people that wear the nano in the armband. the band soaks up sweat pretty bad, and can get in the nano.

i have a hard plastic case for mine, and hold it in my hand when i run. my old 1st gen nano had the same thing, and it still halfway works. i had it since the day the nano was first available in the apple store, so i think i got my money's worth out of it

[twoodcc]

guys, i've had a minor surgery done yesterday. nothing serious or anything, but i'd rather not talk too much about it. in any case, my miles might be down a little for the next week or so

[ddollar]

off this week so i have a little more time to run, ran 4.3 miles today two more than i usually run :cool:

[twoodcc]

off this week so i have a little more time to run, ran 4.3 miles today two more than i usually run :cool:

that's great! keep it up :)

[twoodcc]

come on guys, we are 415 miles off pace right now. we all gotta step it up!

[QCassidy352]

guys, i've had a minor surgery done yesterday. nothing serious or anything, but i'd rather not talk too much about it. in any case, my miles might be down a little for the next week or so

hope you're Ok. Don't rush back too quickly.

I ran Boston on Monday. Managed to finish, despite my knees starting to hurt after ~6 miles. However, I'm still limping around 2 days later, and don't know when I'll be able to run again. I'd like to be more help with these challenges than I have been the last month and a half, but it's just not going to happen right now; I have to get healthy.

[twoodcc]

hope you're Ok. Don't rush back too quickly.

I ran Boston on Monday. Managed to finish, despite my knees starting to hurt after ~6 miles. However, I'm still limping around 2 days later, and don't know when I'll be able to run again. I'd like to be more help with these challenges than I have been the last month and a half, but it's just not going to happen right now.

thanks, i'll try not to.

congrats man. sorry that you're still feeling the aftereffects, but you'll get over it (hopefully soon).

don't worry, we'll get these challenges before the year is up. still got tons of time

[ziwi]

hope you're Ok. Don't rush back too quickly.

I ran Boston on Monday. Managed to finish, despite my knees starting to hurt after ~6 miles. However, I'm still limping around 2 days later, and don't know when I'll be able to run again. I'd like to be more help with these challenges than I have been the last month and a half, but it's just not going to happen right now; I have to get healthy.

How did you do? Sub 3 hr.?

[twoodcc]

How did you do? Sub 3 hr.?

yeah i was wondering as well. i hope he did make it sub 3

[twoodcc]

my sportsband shipped today. it should be here by the end of the week

[QCassidy352]

How did you do? Sub 3 hr.?

sadly, no. The loss in fitness over the last month due to my knee injury, combined with the knee pain during the race itself, did me in. I actually ended up stopped at a red cross station for several minutes trying to get some help for my knee so I could keep going.

I know I'm capable of going well under 3 hours, but the marathon is not a race you can fake your way though if you're not fit for it and/or are injured!

[ziwi]

You need to get that fixed! - Is it just "wear and tear" or an injury that you can recover from?

[twoodcc]

sadly, no. The loss in fitness over the last month due to my knee injury, combined with the knee pain during the race itself, did me in. I actually ended up stopped at a red cross station for several minutes trying to get some help for my knee so I could keep going.

I know I'm capable of going well under 3 hours, but the marathon is not a race you can fake your way though if you're not fit for it and/or are injured!

i can only imagine. you'll get there

[QCassidy352]

You need to get that fixed! - Is it just "wear and tear" or an injury that you can recover from?

it's Patellar Femoral Syndrome (aka Patellofemoral syndrome, aka chrondomalacia patella), and there is no "cure," only treatment (exercises, stretches, icing, etc.) that causes the problem to recede to unproblematic levels. Basically, it's a problem caused by the mistracking of the kneecap.

I've had it for years, and it was mostly under control until I fell on the ice a few months ago. The resulting bruising made the whole area sore and inflamed again, and the problems have gotten worse from there.

[twoodcc]

it's Patellar Femoral Syndrome (aka Patellofemoral syndrome, aka chrondomalacia patella), and there is no "cure," only treatment (exercises, stretches, icing, etc.) that causes the problem to recede to unproblematic levels. Basically, it's a problem caused by the mistracking of the kneecap.

I've had it for years, and it was mostly under control until I fell on the ice a few months ago. The resulting bruising made the whole area sore and inflamed again, and the problems have gotten worse from there.

i'm sorry to hear that. do you plan to take any time off for it? i hope you're at least running less

[GimmeSlack12]

my sportsband shipped today. it should be here by the end of the week

I run with one of these sports bands. When I started running seriously (about 9 months) ago I was fine, but after a few over exerting days of running I ended up hurting something in my knee. My Dad's a Dr. and diagnosed it as runner's knee. After about 3 months of using the band I don't even think about my knee anymore while running.

But if something is hurting (other than sore muscles) ice! ice! ice!
And don't over do it!

[Dr.Gargoyle]

I run with one of these sports bands. When I started running seriously (about 9 months) ago I was fine, but after a few over exerting days of running I ended up hurting something in my knee. My Dad's a Dr. and diagnosed it as runner's knee. After about 3 months of using the band I don't even think about my knee anymore while running.
I think Twood is talking about the Nike sportsband (http://www.hypebeast.com/2008/04/nike-plus-sports-band-free).
You are talking about knee braces (http://www.kneeshop.com/) right?

[twoodcc]

I run with one of these sports bands. When I started running seriously (about 9 months) ago I was fine, but after a few over exerting days of running I ended up hurting something in my knee. My Dad's a Dr. and diagnosed it as runner's knee. After about 3 months of using the band I don't even think about my knee anymore while running.

But if something is hurting (other than sore muscles) ice! ice! ice!
And don't over do it!

I think Twood is talking about the Nike sportsband (http://www.hypebeast.com/2008/04/nike-plus-sports-band-free).
You are talking about knee braces (http://www.kneeshop.com/) right?

yes, i was talking about the new nike+ sportsband. though i do have a knee brace also, but don't have to run with it currently

[sreedy]

Looks like I am going to be down on the mileage for a while, strained my ankle playing football (uk) the other night. My Blades (studs) got caught in the turf and a went over on it.

I was entered into the Bristol 10k in a week or so's time :mad:

[twoodcc]

Looks like I am going to be down on the mileage for a while, strained my ankle playing football (uk) the other night. My Blades (studs) got caught in the turf and a went over on it.

I was entered into the Bristol 10k in a week or so's time :mad:

i'm sorry to hear (and see) that. i had a similar injury in basketball last semester, and mine looked a lot like yours. just be careful the next few days, they are very important

[QCassidy352]

i'm sorry to hear that. do you plan to take any time off for it? i hope you're at least running less

Haven't run since Monday, and I don't know when I will again. When my knee stops hurting, I guess.

I run with one of these sports bands. When I started running seriously (about 9 months) ago I was fine, but after a few over exerting days of running I ended up hurting something in my knee. My Dad's a Dr. and diagnosed it as runner's knee. After about 3 months of using the band I don't even think about my knee anymore while running.

But if something is hurting (other than sore muscles) ice! ice! ice!
And don't over do it!

Ice is really good. The support band helps, but what ultimately "fixes" the problem is strengthening the quad so that the kneecap can track correctly on its own.

Looks like I am going to be down on the mileage for a while, strained my ankle playing football (uk) the other night. My Blades (studs) got caught in the turf and a went over on it.

ow, that looks painful! Ice, ibuprofen/naproxen, and lots of rest are about all you can do...

[twoodcc]

Haven't run since Monday, and I don't know when I will again. When my knee stops hurting, I guess.


you are better than i am. i can't take that long off, but i am in the middle of a season i guess. after this season, i'm done with college running, so maybe i'll be able to take more time off when i need it.

[GimmeSlack12]

Ice is really good. The support band helps, but what ultimately "fixes" the problem is strengthening the quad so that the kneecap can track correctly on its own.

Agreed. Quad strength and ultimately rest. When I started having the problems with my knee I had the struggle of trying to continue training. With slow workouts and plenty of rest between runs my knee has strengthened up. I still can feel it though if I bend my leg too much.
After my marathon I will give myself a months rest and hopefully I can stop using the strap.

[twoodcc]

Agreed. Quad strength and ultimately rest. When I started having the problems with my knee I had the struggle of trying to continue training. With slow workouts and plenty of rest between runs my knee has strengthened up. I still can feel it though if I bend my leg too much.
After my marathon I will give myself a months rest and hopefully I can stop using the strap.

i think it's more of strengthening all the muscles that attach near the knee, including your hamstring as well. and stretching your IT band

[juanster]

i got a sprained ankle grappling two days ago so i may be out for a couple of days too..I went back into training today and it s pretty sore, we'll see what happens next...

[twoodcc]

i got a sprained ankle grappling two days ago so i may be out for a couple of days too..I went back into training today and it s pretty sore, we'll see what happens next...

just be careful. listen to your body and don't over do it.

[juanster]

yes I htink im taking tomorrow off as well, can i ask you guys for some help here,, I am trying to get my sister setup with the nike + her laptop it's an old pc but more than capable (i think) of running this thing. the ipod syncs, everything seems to be set up properly, itunes claims to be sending the work out to nikeplus.com all her runs are still saved in her iPod, BUT BUT BUT it never actually gets to her nikeplus account, her account is still at zero runs. When i try to click on visit nikeplus.com in iTunes from the nike+ipod tab it says (and unknown error ocurred..error (-23),, check your conectivity or osmehting liek that and try again,, well teh connectivity is fine , she can d/l stuff from itunes, she can surf the web, go into her nike account and eveything, what am i missing here? it's really frustrating, I m not a windows user.. and have googled for help and found nothing.. thx in advance guys... oh and in her itunes nike+ipod tab her actual LoginID does not show, so i am thinking her nikeplus account is not synced to her itunes but have no idea how to go onto doing that...

[twoodcc]

yes I htink im taking tomorrow off as well, can i ask you guys for some help here,, I am trying to get my sister setup with the nike + her laptop it's an old pc but more than capable (i think) of running this thing. the ipod syncs, everything seems to be set up properly, itunes claims to be sending the work out to nikeplus.com all her runs are still saved in her iPod, BUT BUT BUT it never actually gets to her nikeplus account, her account is still at zero runs. When i try to click on visit nikeplus.com in iTunes from the nike+ipod tab it says (and unknown error ocurred..error (-23),, check your conectivity or osmehting liek that and try again,, well teh connectivity is fine , she can d/l stuff from itunes, she can surf the web, go into her nike account and eveything, what am i missing here? it's really frustrating, I m not a windows user.. and have googled for help and found nothing.. thx in advance guys... oh and in her itunes nike+ipod tab her actual LoginID does not show, so i am thinking her nikeplus account is not synced to her itunes but have no idea how to go onto doing that...

not quite sure what to tell you. maybe post this in the nike+ forums?

[QCassidy352]

you are better than i am. i can't take that long off, but i am in the middle of a season i guess. after this season, i'm done with college running, so maybe i'll be able to take more time off when i need it.

believe me, I hate not running. But I also hate running in pain, and not being able to run like I should. A little time off now will mean more, and better, running shortly.

[ddollar]

I have a question about running and i figure you guys are the best to ask. Is running everyday a problem i am now getting in the habit of doing it everyday is there anything wrong with this? I mean its not very taxing i am in great shape i go to the gym and lift all the time i am 5% body fat so i dont really have problems running but i read alot eventually it really messes up the lims in ur legs any truth to this?

[twoodcc]

believe me, I hate not running. But I also hate running in pain, and not being able to run like I should. A little time off now will mean more, and better, running shortly.

i know exactly what you mean.

I have a question about running and i figure you guys are the best to ask. Is running everyday a problem i am now getting in the habit of doing it everyday is there anything wrong with this? I mean its not very taxing i am in great shape i go to the gym and lift all the time i am 5% body fat so i dont really have problems running but i read alot eventually it really messes up the lims in ur legs any truth to this?

well there's a lot more to that. like how much are you running everyday? are you running on pavement? do you stretch any?

if you don't take care of yourself, and you run on pavement everyday, then you could hurt yourself

[ddollar]

i know exactly what you mean.



well there's a lot more to that. like how much are you running everyday? are you running on pavement? do you stretch any?

if you don't take care of yourself, and you run on pavement everyday, then you could hurt yourself
I run anywhere from 2- 4.5 miles a day on pavement yeah and no i dont really stretch, does running on pavement really make a big difference there is a track at my school and at a park a couple miles away but i really hate running on tracks the whole lap thing makes it much harder for me to run having a destination makes it much easier for me it has something to do with not feeling like i am going somewhere i guess lol. I am not really trying to run in marathons like alot of people here to seem to be, i lost alot of weight a year ago and i run to help maintain my weight loss since i have reached my goal weight

[juanster]

yes running on pavement can be really tough on your legs/joints and such, i try to keep pavement running to a minimum, also i am a heavy guy (225lbs) so i try to stick to trails and such and not so many uphills or downhills...

[twoodcc]

I run anywhere from 2- 4.5 miles a day on pavement yeah and no i dont really stretch, does running on pavement really make a big difference there is a track at my school and at a park a couple miles away but i really hate running on tracks the whole lap thing makes it much harder for me to run having a destination makes it much easier for me it has something to do with not feeling like i am going somewhere i guess lol. I am not really trying to run in marathons like alot of people here to seem to be, i lost alot of weight a year ago and i run to help maintain my weight loss since i have reached my goal weight

yeah, i wouldn't recommend running on pavement all the time. a track really isn't that much better. you need some kind of dirt, grass, or cinder surface. like at a park or something.

but, you do need to try to stretch more. it will keep you from getting injuries and such

[QCassidy352]

there is nothing inherently dangerous in running every day. Most serious runners do. However, as others have said, you do want to be aware of what you're running on. Concrete is terribly unyielding, so it causes a lot of strain on your legs. Even asphalt is a lot better for your legs.

However, at 2-4.5 miles per day, I think you will probably be fine. The most important thing is simply listening to your body. If you're having pain beyond just muscle soreness, then it's time to run less, take time off, start icing, take anti-inflamatories, etc. If you're not having pain, you're probably fine.

[ddollar]

there is nothing inherently dangerous in running every day. Most serious runners do. However, as others have said, you do want to be aware of what you're running on. Concrete is terribly unyielding, so it causes a lot of strain on your legs. Even asphalt is a lot better for your legs.

However, at 2-4.5 miles per day, I think you will probably be fine. The most important thing is simply listening to your body. If you're having pain beyond just muscle soreness, then it's time to run less, take time off, start icing, take anti-inflamatories, etc. If you're not having pain, you're probably fine.

alright thats good to hear i live in nyc so there isnt much dirt to run on lol, and nope no pain i am 17 so i dont have to worry about that yet:p

[ddollar]

Oh and i dont know i think some of you might be interested in this
http://gizmodo.com/384460/nike%252Bipod-patent-shows-heart-rate-temperature-and-hydration-monitors

[twoodcc]

alright thats good to hear i live in nyc so there isnt much dirt to run on lol, and nope no pain i am 17 so i dont have to worry about that yet:p

yeah you should be fine. but maybe after awhile your joints get sore, try to run on grass or dirt or cinder, if you can.

Oh and i dont know i think some of you might be interested in this
http://gizmodo.com/384460/nike%252Bipod-patent-shows-heart-rate-temperature-and-hydration-monitors

thanks for the link. that seems nice and all, but looks like that could take a long time before released (if it is released)

[liketom]

Just recieved my Nike+ Sportband ! it looks great

Comes with a Nike+ shoes thingy to replace my smelly battered one :D

this looks like one bad ass bit of kit - the software was straight forward but not sure i like the flash bit as on windows i'm unable to move the app round the screen.

will give it a full test later


EDIT: sod's law - i put an order in a foot-traffic as well as Nike+ .com and i forgot to cancel it oopps looks like i got 2 :)

[twoodcc]

Just recieved my Nike+ Sportband ! it looks great

Comes with a Nike+ shoes thingy to replace my smelly battered one :D

this looks like one bad ass bit of kit - the software was straight forward but not sure i like the flash bit as on windows i'm unable to move the app round the screen.

will give it a full test later


EDIT: sod's law - i put an order in a foot-traffic as well as Nike+ .com and i forgot to cancel it oopps looks like i got 2 :)

i got mine as well. i haven't gone for a run with it yet, but i have walked around and stuff. it seems to not read the same distance as the nano

[liketom]

i got mine as well. i haven't gone for a run with it yet, but i have walked around and stuff. it seems to not read the same distance as the nano

you need to config the thing - in the nike app there is a setting in there - you have to run 250 + meters which i'll be doing too :cool:

i might splash out and buy a new pair of nikes to help me on :cool:

[twoodcc]

you need to config the thing - in the nike app there is a setting in there - you have to run 250 + meters which i'll be doing too :cool:

i might splash out and buy a new pair of nikes to help me on :cool:

yeah, i haven't had a chance to do that. maybe tomorrow or something. but out of the box, the thing seems way off

[liketom]

just done my first run in a long while - :) my doc told me to take it easy at first so i'd thought abit about treadmill work

nice gentle pace - 5 min walk 8 min run ect.. ending up in a nice easy 4 mile ish

i'm very proud of myself as my leg did not give out and i made the 4 mile marker ( thought i'd only get 2 ) and the saving grace was the sauna after that was full of pretty ladies :cool:

anyway ONWARDS :D

Oh BTW the Nike+ Sportband was right on the nail with distance as it was almost the same as my running machine at the gym

[twoodcc]

just done my first run in a long while - :) my doc told me to take it easy at first so i'd thought abit about treadmill work

nice gentle pace - 5 min walk 8 min run ect.. ending up in a nice easy 4 mile ish

i'm very proud of myself as my leg did not give out and i made the 4 mile marker ( thought i'd only get 2 ) and the saving grace was the sauna after that was full of pretty ladies :cool:

anyway ONWARDS :D

Oh BTW the Nike+ Sportband was right on the nail with distance as it was almost the same as my running machine at the gym

nice work.

btw, did you calibrate the sportsband?

[QCassidy352]

out of the box, the thing seems way off

I'm shocked. ;)

just done my first run in a long while - :) my doc told me to take it easy at first so i'd thought abit about treadmill work

If you're coming back from injury, I'd be really careful about the treadmill. It's not a forgiving surface to run on.

[liketom]

I'm shocked. ;)



If you're coming back from injury, I'd be really careful about the treadmill. It's not a forgiving surface to run on.

yep - today i'm walking like the terminator around our office :o

might have tonight off

[twoodcc]

I'm shocked. ;)


i know, but this is way off from the iPod nike+.

yep - today i'm walking like the terminator around our office :o

might have tonight off

yeah, just be careful

but walking should be good for you

[QCassidy352]

i know, but this is way off from the iPod nike+.

which means maybe it's right! ;)

I am trying to get back in to running, but my knees are STILL sore. gosh-freakin-darnit. ;)

[ziwi]

i know, but this is way off from the iPod nike+.



yeah, just be careful

but walking should be good for you

Are you going to experiment with the 'double dip' hypothisis? Just curious if the SW is smart enough to figure it out.

[748s]

Are you going to experiment with the 'double dip' hypothisis? Just curious if the SW is smart enough to figure it out.

the sportband FAQ says it's not possible to double dip.

[twoodcc]

which means maybe it's right! ;)

I am trying to get back in to running, but my knees are STILL sore. gosh-freakin-darnit. ;)

it's possible. but i know it's way off when it comes to walking. not sure about running yet.

sorry to hear that. hang in there, you'll make it back to running

Are you going to experiment with the 'double dip' hypothisis? Just curious if the SW is smart enough to figure it out.

i wasn't planning on it. i could try it later. don't have time at the moment. (finishing up the semester)

the sportband FAQ says it's not possible to double dip.

maybe i'll try it and find out.

[748s]

..............maybe i'll try it and find out...........

Starting one a few minutes after the other may be able to confuse nike site?

[Foggy]

I take it the software is smart enough to know if you were using your ipod with one sensor and your wristband with another sensor?

Personally, I really don't understand the people trying to cheat up their mileage - seems a bit odd to me.

[748s]

I take it the software is smart enough to know if you were using your ipod with one sensor and your wristband with another sensor?

Personally, I really don't understand the people trying to cheat up their mileage - seems a bit odd to me.

It was a question posed awhile back.
General interest, I don't think anyone wants to double their mileage using 2 systems at once.
You'd have to be at rock bottom wanting to cheat yourself.

[QCassidy352]

honestly, there are easier ways to cheat, if you really want to. It would be pretty pathetic though. :rolleyes:

[ziwi]

I take it the software is smart enough to know if you were using your ipod with one sensor and your wristband with another sensor?

Personally, I really don't understand the people trying to cheat up their mileage - seems a bit odd to me.

Agreed - from the mind of a true runner, but as with everything there are exceptions to every rule...:)

[juanster]

so, not that i run that that much but i have fun with the challenges, now the nano one is done...whats next?

[twoodcc]

Starting one a few minutes after the other may be able to confuse nike site?

yeah, i think that would beat the system.

I take it the software is smart enough to know if you were using your ipod with one sensor and your wristband with another sensor?

Personally, I really don't understand the people trying to cheat up their mileage - seems a bit odd to me.

believe me, there are tons of people on there already that are cheating. just look at the times on the leaderboard. the 10k times are faster than the world record! :eek:

honestly, there are easier ways to cheat, if you really want to. It would be pretty pathetic though. :rolleyes:

yeah i know. makes me sick how many people are cheating

[liketom]

my legs are better and i feel the need to hit the gym again :)

is there a May thread ??

[twoodcc]

my legs are better and i feel the need to hit the gym again :)

is there a May thread ??

glad to hear it!

i don't think there's a may thread yet, but i'm sure there will be

[QCassidy352]

believe me, there are tons of people on there already that are cheating. just look at the times on the leaderboard. the 10k times are faster than the world record! :eek:

ahhaha, I hadn't seen that. How awful! Well, I certainly hope there's none of that going on here - and I'm sure there isn't!

[twoodcc]

ahhaha, I hadn't seen that. How awful! Well, I certainly hope there's none of that going on here - and I'm sure there isn't!

yeah, it's pretty sad. and there are tons that are under 28 minutes for 10k. i don't think that's going on here though.

[ziwi]

Great April Everyone - Superman and 2nd Gen take the prizes...

[twoodcc]

Great April Everyone - Superman and 2nd Gen take the prizes...

thanks again ziwi.

had to pick superman (love the show Smallville)

[juanster]

Ziwi are you organizing a challenge for may or is someone else doing it? I would do it but i don t have everyone s emails..this challenges really make me get out there...

[twoodcc]

Ziwi are you organizing a challenge for may or is someone else doing it? I would do it but i don t have everyone s emails..this challenges really make me get out there...

the may challenges are already out. just look for the thread (probably at the bottom of this page, or on page 2 of this forum)

[juanster]

the may challenges are already out. just look for the thread (probably at the bottom of this page, or on page 2 of this forum)

what? it is? i coudl nto find it so whoever is organizing it can you send me an invite? juansterthemonster@gmail.com

[twoodcc]

what? it is? i coudl nto find it so whoever is organizing it can you send me an invite? juansterthemonster@gmail.com

ziwi is still doing the challenges. maybe he just forgot to add your or mis-spelled your name. i'm sure he'll see this and add you

[juanster]

soooooooo,, yeah i never got the invite for may or anything....

[kellen]

Me too, kellen 21 is my handle.

[liketom]

just missed out of the top 20 5k runners list by 1 second :D

my 5k run today felt much better - i could of run more but i thought i'd save myself for another 5k sunday :p

[QCassidy352]

just missed out of the top 20 5k runners list by 1 second :D

my 5k run today felt much better - i could of run more but i thought i'd save myself for another 5k sunday :p

awesome, good job!

I ran about 9 the other day and felt good. A little out of shape, but mostly good, and no knee pain to speak of!

[twoodcc]

just missed out of the top 20 5k runners list by 1 second :D

my 5k run today felt much better - i could of run more but i thought i'd save myself for another 5k sunday :p

very nice job! :)


I ran about 9 the other day and felt good. A little out of shape, but mostly good, and no knee pain to speak of!

nice to hear you're coming back. i'm still not running

[liketom]

made me giggle today as i was talking to my brother about running -

he say's he could run 10 K in 28 Min :rolleyes: right and 26 miles in 3 hours :D well yes prob he could 15 years ago ( he's 36 , smoker and very unfit - o and a gammy leg too )

best bit was - as we was in Mc D's eating some rather unhealthy things he then decided to tell me that my gym membership was a waste of money and motivated people to run and get fit , slightly wrong as why would i pay all that money to not go to a gym and get fit mmmm

i smelled a Mc Bull Sandwich :D


arrr the things people say ;)

[QCassidy352]

he say's he could run 10 K in 28 Min

If that's true, then he would have been at least highly competitive on the national scene (if you were in the US) in NCAA division I. Which is a long was of saying that would be a pretty sick time, and I rather doubt it!

(not to mention that 28 min in the 10k is orders of magnitude better than 3 hours in the marathon)

[twoodcc]

If that's true, then he would have been at least highly competitive on the national scene (if you were in the US) in NCAA division I. Which is a long was of saying that would be a pretty sick time, and I rather doubt it!

(not to mention that 28 min in the 10k is orders of magnitude better than 3 hours in the marathon)

yeah i agree. and i'm not totally sure, but i don't think an american has broken 27 minutes, just to give a clue of how good a 28 would be