Do you 5K? 10K? Marathon? Triathlon?

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I was curious to know if any of you participate in any races... as an actual participant, not EMS standby.

Is there a specific race you do annually?
How did you get started?
What makes a good race?
 
Chimpie said:
Is there a specific race you do annually?
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Not anymore. I hardly have time to prepare aside from my weekly runs which are anywhere from a short 5.5 miles, to a longer 8.5 mile run. I average a measly 15 or so miles on a heavy-work filled week, and close to 30 on a more run-filled/ "no time for the gym" week.
Chimpie said:
How did you get started?
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I honestly wanted to lose some lbs. I'd gained when I was younger. I ended up really enjoying the solace a nice, paced, peaceful, quiet run brings.
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What makes a good race?
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For me the post-run goodies like the food and whatnot. A cool t-shirt always goes a long way as well. Obviously the more you pay, the more you will typically get back in return with regards to treats and giveaways.

Before the girls, I was ramping mileage enough to probably do at least a half, but I never made it that far. I was doing 10k's quasi-frequently at one point. Initially I wanted to get into triathlons since I absolutely love cardio. I do detest cycling though, so there's that. The swimming and the running I can do all day, 'urry day.

FWIW, I've never been anything but a participant in these sort of events. You can tell the ones who've been at it a while vs. the "first annual" ones. Either way, I find them a lot of fun and good way to get your morning run out of the way, and still grab a decent breakfast spread (pancakes anyone?) from time to time.

Bonus points if they have a beer garden. A good scenic view of the Pacific Coast wouldn't hurt either.
 
0.0 I don't run.
 
VentMonkey said:
...until your first serious FD prep? A lot of my nozzle buddies said the same...and then they had to get back into shape.
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I mountain bike more than anything. I run occasionally I don't have a set running schedule or distance. When I run I typically do about 2 miles and strive to do my 2 under 16 minutes. I should run more.
 
No. At my age I am lucky I go to the gym and walk a mile on the tread mill in less than 16 minutes before lifting. Last time I seriously ran was sometime in early 2000 chasing a weed smuggler a month or so before I retired. I did catch him though.
 
I've run a couple of half marathons. I should sign up for one as motivation to run again, currently I'm choosing money over health and I feel dirty.
 
I used to run with my college roommate. Our typical night run was a 1.5 mi route that we aimed to hit in about 15 minutes since there were so many damn hills. Sometimes we'd mix it up and just pick a random direction and another we were feeling real adventurous and ran to the golf course and back for 7. I haven't ran since I left, I need to though.
 
Sprint Triathlon, two a year. Wide array of participants, good sportsmanship. One of them involves pool swimming instead of open water.
 
There are two reasons to run. Fear and greed. No fear, I'll stand my ground and die in a pile of brass. Nothing I want that badly either, except maybe Carrie Underwood in nothing but high heels and pearls, holding a bottle of Balvenie 50year and a few good cigars.
 
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There are two reasons to run. Fear and greed. No fear, I'll stand my ground and die in a pile of brass. Nothing I want that badly either, except maybe Carrie Underwood in nothing but high heels and pearls, holding a bottle of Balvenie 50year and a few good cigars.
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For me it would have to be Carrie Underwood maybe 8 years ago or so
 
Don't think that you lads would be able to keep up with those ladies.
 
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I've done a few half marathons with a whole bunch of LE guys. I did 1 thing called "toughest mudder" which was really fun, did that with a few of my friends that ended up going on to be in various US MIL SF units. I find it hard to do any races where its just running, because i get bored. I usually end up doing these races with friends because its fun to mess around. Never done any of it super serious, where i time myself ect. Usually it ends up with me rucking something or running in full gear.
 
I used to do a bunch of 5k's. There's at least one somewhere in my area every weekend. I never liked running but it was more of a social thing and just a way to get some exercise. Also lots of times the proceeds go to some sort of charity. I agree with @VentMonkey about the "after" stuff. Lots of times they are part of some sort of festival and there was food and beer and music afterwards.
 
I was a half-marathon guy for a few years. I started running in university after I got a dog. I waited until he was a year before we did anby running to avoid hip dysphasia later in his life. Initially it was a good way for him to get exercise in a short period of time (versus spending hours at the dog park), but I soon realized it was a good cathartic activity. If I had a bad day or was stressed about something, I would just go run it out. One day I ended up running the distance of a half-marathon. Soon thereafter I moved to a city with a temperate climate and a large running community. The dog and I would run 3-4 days per week; a short (8k), medium (10-15k), and long distance (18k+) to mix up my endurance. I was in excellent fitness but very lean (135lbs and 5'9"). Unfortunately I left university and my lifestyle changed significantly. I'm more of a gym guy now and average around 158lbs. I can still run the longer distances, but try to keep it to 8k or shorter.

Current goal is 1.5miles in 10.5mins.
 
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