January 2011
121 posts
veronikunt asked: why are you wearing glasses and why are you wearing shorts in january and why is your xc team having a dinner in january
these are the questions that haunt me
these are the questions that haunt me
vagabond-ing-deactivated2012020 asked: I actually didn't work them in gradually, like you're supposed to - I got them for Christmas and I've worn them on every run since! I know that probably wasn't a good idea but my other shoes were pretty old and falling apart, so I just wanted to use them as soon as possible. Thankfully, I haven't had any problems, though!
I asked about diet because mine is...
I asked about diet because mine is...
vagabond-ing-deactivated2012020 asked: How long is your long run tomorrow? Mine's 8 miles, I'm so excited!
I've made a switch to more minimalist shoes (Nike Free's) and they definitely have helped. I had recurring shin injuries since last year and my shins have barely bothered me at all since I've been running in the Frees. Hopefully you can make the transition as well!
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I've made a switch to more minimalist shoes (Nike Free's) and they definitely have helped. I had recurring shin injuries since last year and my shins have barely bothered me at all since I've been running in the Frees. Hopefully you can make the transition as well!
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Can't wait for my long run tomorrow.
Haven’t gone farther than like 35 for a looong time.
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“It’s the one thing that’s mine. My runs everyday are my thing....”
– Summer Sanders, Olympic gold-medalist in swimming
Anonymous asked: I know your a long distance runner, but what's your best 400m?
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Beginner's running questions
Hey! I just recently started running for fun as a part of my new year’s resolution to stay active. I still don’t really know how much my body can take since I can give up as soon as after two miles or last as long as an hour non-stop (does any of that mumbo jumbo make sense?). I just wanted a little advice on where to start with running, such as how much to run in a day.
Sorry for...
boogie-man-deactivated20120409 asked: Hey Matthew, I just saw your post with the Barefoot vs. non-barefoot picture you posted about am hour ago. \When I was trying to sway my dad into letting me get Vibrams (He was whole heartedly against it), I did loads of research to try to convince him, and one of the things I found was that when running in a Heel-to-toe manner, all of your forward momentum stops, and all the impact goes straight...
dan-cq asked: Hey Matthew, what do you think about Vibrams?
I heard they're shoes that helps with strengthening arches and simulates barefoot running, but what's your take? I saw some at REI and I've been somewhat interested.
I heard they're shoes that helps with strengthening arches and simulates barefoot running, but what's your take? I saw some at REI and I've been somewhat interested.
Tattoo
So here’s my plan: I think I want to get a naked man (no body parts, just like abs and stuff) running after a deer or antelope (forefoot striking). This represents how running assisted in the evolution of man. Like, this is basically why we are who we are: upright, nachal ligament, all that stuff. It also represents how humans need to run in order to survive. Basically this is how humans would...
Practice was cancelled...because of rain.
Yeah, my school/county is really stupid. I might just take the day off to do strength and whatnot and ice.
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Tattoo
Oh, so I am getting my tattoo this saturday and K & B Tattoo. My sister’s friend gave a really good recommendation, so I looked it up online and it looks great. I can’t wait. I’m so fricken excited.
Gimp squad!
Alright, so I have just been running with GARRETT (with two Ts) every day once all the distance guys go off for their warm-up. I’ve hardly even associated with Coach W, and it feels AMAZING. Garrett and I have just been going in the back trails and what not (staying on soft surface). My shins don’t feel 100%, but its better the next day if I ice after practice. Well, hopefully this...
bambihamby asked: Thankyou,! i've been doing the 100 workout, and the Ninety nine workouts. Granted i definitely didn't finish the ninety nine one.. exhausting.!
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“Nobody cares if you’re not a good dancer. Just get up and dance. The same...”
– Dean Karnazes (I don’t like him but this a great quote.)
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Just a normal day.
Did 20 minutes with my friend Garret. We got in over 2.5 miles, so it’s an ok start. As the run went on, my legs felt pretty good (not 100%, but whatevs). So I’m just gonna keep running and icing and hope everything turns out well. Unfortunately, I can’t run in tomorrow’s race, but I’ll get my chance.
After that I stretched, then Garret and I did SUPER LEGS!
One set...
Anonymous asked: i LOVE your blog.i run XC and track alsoo..and i read something you were saying about milk?-my coach tells me to drink a glass of chocolate milk after i run:]
threetwojuan-deactivated2012021 asked: hey so, do you use flats or regular running shoes?
i use regular running shoes, and i want to get flats but im scared like they seem so thin and during cross country there are some courses with lots of rocks.
i use regular running shoes, and i want to get flats but im scared like they seem so thin and during cross country there are some courses with lots of rocks.
veronikunt asked: damn, thats fast! our qualifying time for districts for guys is only 11:00 and for girls its 13:20. good luck, though! i know you can do it :)
toooweeet asked: Whats distract?
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Cycling is actually pretty cool.
I just went about 9.5 miles on the bike. It was actually enjoyable. Before this ride, I never really understood how to get fatigued on the bike. All that would happen was quad soreness. Well, it of course makes sense that in order to get super fatigues on the bike, you have to have really strong quad (and hamstring) muscles!
Unfortunately, I don’t have enough strength there in order to go...
HOLY CRAP!!
To qualify for districts, I need to run a 10:37 3200m.
…I ran a 10:42 in a time trial in practice before Footlocker.
Please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please be healthy soon, please...
runningwhere replied to your post: The plan:
Did you ever get/try the foam roller?
No, I never did. I’m so lazy. I don’t really want to buy one because they’re about $30 and I don’t think I get injured that much. If this does persist (cross my fingers it doesn’t), I’m definitely going to look into buying one.
The plan:
When I got home, I stretched and did my strength then iced. Tonight I’m inns do the same.
Tomorrow I’m going bike for like half an hour to an hour. Then I’ll do my strength and stretches and icing when I get back and before bed.
Then Friday, I’m going to try to run. In my view, I’ve been taking good care of it, so we will see.
Doing my strength and stretching in my boxers.
IMMA BOSS
Went to the refrigerator to get a Dr. Pepper....
IMMA BOSS
Anonymous asked: So theres this saying that for every extra pound of unnecessary weight, you run 2 seconds slower per mile. What are your thoughts on this?
Anonymous asked: So theres this saying that for every extra pound of unnecessary weight, you run 2 seconds slower per mile. What are your thoughts on this?
The thing about being injured...
You really, really, really want to run and race, but you can’t.
You really really want to get better, but it’s really hard to motivate yourself to do stuff like icing, stretching, and strength.
aeagleboxes asked: Hope you feel better <3
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“Coming off the last turn, my thoughts changed from ‘One more try, one more...”
– Billy Mills, Olympic gold medalist
Anonymous asked: yeah i ran 4:31 in a time trial. I'm in my freshman year of college right now so I've been training hard
But I'm pretty sure you can do it, just keep working hard and keep doing what you're doing man
But I'm pretty sure you can do it, just keep working hard and keep doing what you're doing man
aeagleboxes asked: Hope you feel better <3
Anonymous asked: yeah i ran 4:31 in a time trial. I'm in my freshman year of college right now so I've been training hard
But I'm pretty sure you can do it, just keep working hard and keep doing what you're doing man
But I'm pretty sure you can do it, just keep working hard and keep doing what you're doing man
To whoever (the anon) who just wrote in my ask...
I’m incredibly sorry, but I can’t answer that on this blog, due to the fact that there are many people that I know in real life that follow this, since it’s not really a personal blog. However, I would really like to answer it. So if you e-mail me at bigmanning123@gmail.com, I promise to answer with complete honesty.
veronikunt asked: in your response to me, you said that celebrities who run 20 miles a week arent real runners...well, you run 20 miles a week and youre a real runner so HA!
haha sorry dude, ill let it go :) come back to dailymile, i miss your uplifting comments on my workouts/getting to comment yours!
haha sorry dude, ill let it go :) come back to dailymile, i miss your uplifting comments on my workouts/getting to comment yours!
veronikunt asked: in your response to me, you said that celebrities who run 20 miles a week arent real runners...well, you run 20 miles a week and youre a real runner so HA!
haha sorry dude, ill let it go :) come back to dailymile, i miss your uplifting comments on my workouts/getting to comment yours!
haha sorry dude, ill let it go :) come back to dailymile, i miss your uplifting comments on my workouts/getting to comment yours!
Anonymous asked: When did you first start running, and how many miles do you run each week?
thedisneyrunner-deactivated2011 asked: What do you think of the smartcoach on runnersworld? How accurate is it?
Anonymous asked: When did you first start running, and how many miles do you run each week?
thedisneyrunner-deactivated2011 asked: What do you think of the smartcoach on runnersworld? How accurate is it?