Who here is a runner?

I ran during high school and for a few years after that in college. Unfortunately, I developed shin splints, so I really can't run much. Nevertheless, I do like running and would like to take it up again.

40 miles a week here...endorphins are addictive!

btw... be very wary of buying training shoes that are 'on special offer' or 'last year's models'....its a false economy. The chances are, they have been on the shelf for months..or longer...The shock absorbent 'sorbothane' (and similar materials) that the soles are manufactured from, deteriorates over time, even when not used. Many people injure themselves as a result of running with trainers with less than adequate shock absorbency properties...resulting in typical runners' injuries like ankle strain, knee problems, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, pulled ligaments etc. etc. And of course, the same goes for old, over used trainers. A new pair of training shoes is good for about 600 miles...depending on how heavy the runner is, etc.

I used to run 40 miles a week about 12 years ago. I quit for a long time, got fat, and now I'm running again. I did a lot of running this past spring, and got up to about 20 miles a week rather quickly considering. Now it's getting to humid and hot to do a lot of that. I'm going to try to run on the weekends in the morning this summer, but it's back indoors for the mostpart. Funny thing was, I lost a fair amount of weight this winter when I couldn't run but did a lot of weights and hamsper wheels -- you know, stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical, stairclimber. My weight plateaued when running, and now that I'm going indoors again for most of my exercise, I'm starting to lose again.

I just replaced my Asics with a pair of Pearl Izumis just for kicks, and they're pretty nice. I went through a period of chronic shin splints this past fall, and I found that my old shoes just fell apart in the midsole. As soon as I replaced them, things got a lot better. If you're getting shin splints, you might want to look into how you're running, whether you overpronate (do your feet flare out when you push off?) and how much. Get a shoe that is as light as possible while proving enough structure in the medial post to make you run with a more neutral gait. Getting a shoe with a ton of support also means you're getting a heavier shoe. More isn't better. I found that I could get a lighter shoe since I have a neutral gait, which reduced fatigue, which meant that my motion and strikedown were better, which translated into no more shin splints. That, and fresh shock absorption.

Been running since high school. It has been my sanity... through undergrad, law school and beyond. It is kind of my own time, my own little world. I do run with my "shuffle," cause I like noise, but I often find myself leaving the music behind so I can just listen to the outside. When you spend as much time inside as I do, you quickly forget how nice it is to just be outside.

I'm running the Marine Corp. in October, so I've got my work cut out for me. I've got a couple races before then, the Crim in August (the day before my birthday) and some other 10K and a 1/2 marathon.

My long run is up to 20 miles....

I run only when being hunted

If I've ever ran more than 2km in one go I think that'd be a record

35-40 miles a week here... battling a bit of IT band syndrome right now though... stretching and ice.. my two best friends.

5k addict here. I love the t-shirts.

I had to stop during the winter. Now I have a treadmill with shock absorbers, esay on my knee (two surgeries), and I may have to find some treadmill 5k's to start running in, this heat sucks!

RDF much? I find that very hard to believe...

As far as running goes, why run when you can walk? I'd rather walk 18 holes of golf than run a mile.

i run cross country and track in school, and i clock in maybe 20 miles a week on my own, give or take.

I don't have flat feet. I actually have very strong arches, I think. I really like very lightweight runners. Do I need to get something with more shock absorbtion, then, to avoid shinsplints? Do my lightweight runners not give enough shock absorption?

Oh, and I have a very smooth stride, rolling heel to toe. I don't stomp, so that's not it. And I don't have any rotation.