What the furthest single event run you've done in your life?
What the furthest single event run you've done in your life? 21 votes
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10K (6.2 miles) - Olympic Distance Triathlon
Running fucking blows. I once did the Onion Mall tri (off the couch) over in Walla Walla. That's a 6.2 mile run segment and the furthest I've run.
I've been on longer hikes…lulz.
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1 or 2 miles
As a proficient hooper, running was associated with punishment. Miss a foul shot, run a set of lines. Turn the ball over, run lines.
Fuck running unless it’s out on the break gearing up to throw it down with authority.
Fuck running.
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1 or 2 miles
Only because I didn't have a pool
Would rather walk these days
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10K (6.2 miles) - Olympic Distance Triathlon
Also, I forgot to dedicate this pole to @89ute ya sick fuck
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10K (6.2 miles) - Olympic Distance Triathlon
I love walking the dog, except the weather is shitty now.
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13.1 Mile (Half Marathon)
I had a phase when I was in my early 30s where I was IN to running. I did everything between a 5K and 10 milers. Came back with a top 3 in age group a couple of times. Ran a 6:58 per mile pace on a 4 miler in the evening heat which I'm probably the most proud of cause it was hot and everyone was dragging. Trained and executed a single half marathon which was in the VA wine country so was very scenic. It was in May so dealt with humidity but still put down 7:35 per mile pace.
Nagging injuries and golf have taken over that level of training for running only now. I am getting more and more back into it as I think I have a handle on the injuries but not sure I will ever try for an actual marathon. It's a good workout, efficient (leave your house and start), outdoors with fresh air and scenery, and a good way to clear your head.
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13.1 Mile (Half Marathon)
I ran the Seattle half about 6 years ago? It was a 50th Anniversary or something.
I don't remember my time now. Well over 2 hours. Pathetic for someone who ran competitively in HS. My best mile was 5:38; and best 5k was 18:30-ish. For as much as a guy with short legs can compete in that sport, i was never going to be really fast.
Edit: I went back and found my time half-mile time. Finished in 2:21:50 - a 10:50 pace.
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However, I know intimately the "IN TO" running @whlinder speaks. Once you are in running shape, and learn how to get comfortable, you can go forever. Runner's high is real.
Later in life, my OCD created a glide-step running style for myself where ideally I stand-up straighter, have a shorter-quicker stride that lands on the ball of my foot — in a manner that allows ligaments and muscle to absorb the impact and avoid a bone jarring step. The goal is a most efficient, quicker, compact pace and stride-length.
I'm probably delusional. But what else do you have to think about when the miles add up?
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@89ute is in a league of his own.
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I’ve never run in an organized event before but the longest run I’ve ever down was just shy of a half marathon.
The old Army physical fitness test included a 2 mile run. My best time ever was an 11:58 or 59.
Lots of running on pavement and a couple sports injuries caught up to me in my late 30s. I wish I could still get out and run 2-6 miles but those days are gone.
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5K (3.1 miles)
Running events are pretty dumb. Who pays money to do the most basic of exercises that is designed to be 100% free?
I have run three 5k's, though. My fastest mile when I tried to actually run a fast mile was 5 min 20 sec.
Been heeding my own advice for about 6 years now.
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ZERO - what a bunch of goons
