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Anonymous
Hey /fit/,
I've been running since November because my ass was getting fat from college. Now that I've graduated, I've used my free time on cardio, vaguely on lifting any weights. And so far, I've climbed to running five miles under 50 minutes non-stop. Now that may not seem like much in time, but believe me, you try running non-stop for at least thirty minutes and tell me if you don't take any breaks.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm proud of myself. But how proud should I be? Is running five miles under 50 that hard? I get exhausted and my legs are burnning for next three days. What should I take or eat to help me out and how benificial is this? And how much is the human body capable of running on a healthy super-athletic average?
>> Anonymous
Not very proud. I don't go for distance anymore, but consider that I still run 3 milers in the 18:30s range, and I have some gas to spare. You should be maintaining electrolyte and water levels before, during, and after you run. And don't forget to stretch, it'll lessen your DOMS. And for your last question, what do you mean exactly? Everyday?
>> Anonymous
Nobody can run the same, so don't get discouraged by the previous post. 5 miles in 50 minutes is very good, especially for a former fat ass. Some people, like you and me, probably haven't been active since we were really young, so it's probably harder to pull of amazing numbers unlike others. I can barely pull a mile in 8:30-9:00 minutes.
>> Anonymous
>>83946
Well, yeah. Are super-athletic runners suppose to run insane miles every day? I mean, my legs give out from running one of those days and I have to plan for it. Afterward, my legs aren't any good the next day so that's where I use that day to do some ab workouts and lift upper-body weights.
>> Anonymous
>>83956
I agree. It's difficult for me, also the fact that I'm 6'4 and my back pains me after a run.
>> Anonymous
>>83957

>>83957

If they have a natural ability enhanced by some desire, then yes, some will log crazy mileage in a day. Super fit amateur athletes training for a marathon will run at LEAST 8 miles a day, 8 miles being their maintenance run, with other days devoted to longer runs.
>> Anonymous
While you should certainly be proud of your personal goals, it shouldn't be too hard to reach 5 miles in 50 minutes if you're running at a decent pace everyday. From the sounds of it, it sounds like you're pushing yourself too hard. If you do less intense workouts (maybe just 30 mins straight) you will be able to do them more consistently and without having your legs hurt so bad. Eventually, you'll improve to even faster times.
>> Anonymous
>>83993
Good idea! I'll keep that in mind, because five miles is really killing me.

Also, I hear tall people have to work twice as hard because of the blood flow circulation that it takes more work on the heart.