Runners » runners http://www.murunner.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:42:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Who are some great underdog track runners who have left their footprint in track? http://www.murunner.com/runners/who-are-some-great-underdog-track-runners-who-have-left-their-footprint-in-track/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/who-are-some-great-underdog-track-runners-who-have-left-their-footprint-in-track/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:03:14 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/who-are-some-great-underdog-track-runners-who-have-left-their-footprint-in-track/ Continue reading →]]> Hi, I’m trying to inspire my middle school track kids (there just starting out) and I wanted to give them some examples of great track runners who didn’t start out so great at first, but with hard work and determination have succeeded. Thank You!

Louis zamperini. Hope I spelled that right.
He had a really troubled childhood but channeled it all into running and broke the record for the fastest lap while running the Olympic mile

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/who-are-some-great-underdog-track-runners-who-have-left-their-footprint-in-track/feed/ 2 Which runners/running magazine is the best for a beginning runner? http://www.murunner.com/runners/which-runnersrunning-magazine-is-the-best-for-a-beginning-runner/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/which-runnersrunning-magazine-is-the-best-for-a-beginning-runner/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:29:09 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/which-runnersrunning-magazine-is-the-best-for-a-beginning-runner/ Continue reading →]]> I’m looking to get a subscription to a runners/running magazine for someone who is just starting to be a competitive runner (training for about 1 year and doing 5 & 10 k’s, half marathons) and I have no idea which to choose. Two that come to mind are Runners world and Running Times. I’m looking for the most well rounded magazine for all things running. Any thoughts from anyone out there?

Pre-race warm-up clothes can be taken off and put in the bag right before you check it…keeping you warm up to the last minute! You can change into them right after the race. If you plan to wear "throwaway clothes" that you’ll ditch early in the race, pack a change of clothes in your bag for afterward. Whether it’s warm or cold, changing out of wet running clothes after a long race will help keep you from getting chilled, especially if you have a long walk back to your hotel or your car.
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]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/which-runnersrunning-magazine-is-the-best-for-a-beginning-runner/feed/ 4 Why are some people faster runners than others? http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-are-some-people-faster-runners-than-others/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-are-some-people-faster-runners-than-others/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:59:47 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-are-some-people-faster-runners-than-others/ Continue reading →]]> Okay, so I’ve been wondering what makes people better runners than others, so at school, we were sprinting and all my life I was in the top 3 of all the classes in my grade, but the thing is, why? No im not skinny but Im not fat either, I have muscle on my legs and im 5ft6" and weight 145 lbs, yes, own the butt and tits and all, and I do run long distnce rather well, but why is it that im faster than others in my grade? Thanks!

Hi.I think the main reason why some people are faster then others is because the faster people just practice more at being fast.

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-are-some-people-faster-runners-than-others/feed/ 5 How many of the runners run only during the week? http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-of-the-runners-run-only-during-the-week/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-of-the-runners-run-only-during-the-week/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:14:08 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-of-the-runners-run-only-during-the-week/ Continue reading →]]> Of 145 runners, 72 run only on the weekends and 63 run on both weekends and during the week. How many of the runners run only during the week?

Total # of runners = 145
Weekends plus week/weekends = 72 + 63 (135)
145 – 135 = 10
10 run only during the week.

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-of-the-runners-run-only-during-the-week/feed/ 2 What is the best protein or workout supplement for Cross Country runners? http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-is-the-best-protein-or-workout-supplement-for-cross-country-runners/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-is-the-best-protein-or-workout-supplement-for-cross-country-runners/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:24:06 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-is-the-best-protein-or-workout-supplement-for-cross-country-runners/ Continue reading →]]> I’ve been told these are good for long distance runners, I’m just not quite sure what to look for. I Run twice a day, mornings are hard workouts, afternoons are more tempo based workouts. I Run about 15 miles a day. So what would be the best kind of whey protein or muscle milk to drink or make?

The best protein is found in foods with a lot of carbohydrates, like pasta and such. For morning workouts get G2 the power drink. never get gatorade or powerade because they have a lot of sugar and G2 has close to none! the electorlites help keep your energy moving.

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-is-the-best-protein-or-workout-supplement-for-cross-country-runners/feed/ 1 How long does it usually take for all the runners to cross the starting line of the chicago half marathon? http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-long-does-it-usually-take-for-all-the-runners-to-cross-the-starting-line-of-the-chicago-half-marathon/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-long-does-it-usually-take-for-all-the-runners-to-cross-the-starting-line-of-the-chicago-half-marathon/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:29:08 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-long-does-it-usually-take-for-all-the-runners-to-cross-the-starting-line-of-the-chicago-half-marathon Continue reading →]]> Im training for the half marathon and Im a bit behind the time I have to be at, to not be picked up by the sag wagon. I’m trying to find out how long it usually takes all the runners to cross the starting line so I know if i need to position myself near the middle of the pack(so i can average a little bit extra time) or if i should just go to the back.

I was so far back I didn’t even hear the gun go off, I think it took something like a half hour.

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-long-does-it-usually-take-for-all-the-runners-to-cross-the-starting-line-of-the-chicago-half-marathon/feed/ 2 can i cut the runners off the strawberry plants and make new plants? http://www.murunner.com/runners/can-i-cut-the-runners-off-the-strawberry-plants-and-make-new-plants/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/can-i-cut-the-runners-off-the-strawberry-plants-and-make-new-plants/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:29:47 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/can-i-cut-the-runners-off-the-strawberry-plants-and-make-new-plants Continue reading →]]> i would like to take the runners off the strawberry plants and put them in cold storage for a few months then plant them, would that work?
or do i have to keep the runners attached to the mother plant while planted?

Don’t cut them off because they are still relying the the mother plant. Place a pot of compost in another pot,peg down or hold down with a stone and when the runner is self sufficient,cut the tie from the mother………….

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/can-i-cut-the-runners-off-the-strawberry-plants-and-make-new-plants/feed/ 3 Why do runners take their shoes off on the awards podium? http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-do-runners-take-their-shoes-off-on-the-awards-podium/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-do-runners-take-their-shoes-off-on-the-awards-podium/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:26:14 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-do-runners-take-their-shoes-off-on-the-awards-podium Continue reading →]]> At the state track meet. I noticed that the distance runners would take off their shoes when they received their awards. I know there is a meaning behind it, but I can’t remember what it is.

I must agree with luckyduc.
Cleats. When I was on the college track team runners has screw in cleats. Different ones for different surfaces. Dirt, grass and synthetic. They were not worn on hard surfaces, especially the short plastic spikes for grass. That would damage the tips. And it would be a courtesy not to dig pits in the dais.

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/why-do-runners-take-their-shoes-off-on-the-awards-podium/feed/ 32 How many different ways can 4 runners be ordered if there are 13 runners on the track team? http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-different-ways-can-4-runners-be-ordered-if-there-are-13-runners-on-the-track-team/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-different-ways-can-4-runners-be-ordered-if-there-are-13-runners-on-the-track-team/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:33:06 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-different-ways-can-4-runners-be-ordered-if-there-are-13-runners-on-the-track-team Continue reading →]]> A coach wants to determine the best members and order to place runners on a relay team. How many different ways can 4 runners be ordered if there are 13 runners on the track team?

A) Combination B) Permutation C) Rule of Product D) None of the Above

B

]]> http://www.murunner.com/runners/how-many-different-ways-can-4-runners-be-ordered-if-there-are-13-runners-on-the-track-team/feed/ 1 What do runners do to endure heat while running? http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-do-runners-do-to-endure-heat-while-running/ http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-do-runners-do-to-endure-heat-while-running/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:12:15 +0000 admin http://www.murunner.com/runners/what-do-runners-do-to-endure-heat-while-running Continue reading →]]> I do not like to complain but since I am asian, I will get dark by running everyday. Although I already tried running in the cold, just after sunrise, I hate running at 9am onwards in SoCal. How can other runners do it? Do they put sunscreen or pretend not to feel the heat?

Hi.I am from California too (Nor Cal). During the summer time it can reach easily 90 degrees outside and even 80′s. I don’t let it bother me. I do wear sun screen yes. I also carry a water bottle with me so after I am done running I can drink some water to cool down. Sometimes I just take a sip of water while running. There’s this pouch thing I wear that goes around my shoulder that holds the water bottle in. Another thing that keeps me going is music! Of course I feel the heat,but I try to block it out.

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