So, I've been getting into running the past couple years. Been thinking about doing a marathon as an ultimate goal, but for now the most I do in a day is close to 7 miles..
That's awesome! I have a love/hate relationship with running. Do you prefer road/track or trail?
I just do it for fun right now, out on the road. I don't think I could ever do it just on a treadmill. But if I wanted to do a marathon... I'd have plenty of opportunity. Over 800 in the world
AVOID the treadmill! We're convinced that's the cause of our own injuries when we've been running regularly. And I recommend the Venice (as in Italy!) Marathon!
Hah... good advice.. I've heard they were used as torture/punishment devices in earlier history. Makes sense when you think about it
YES. I not for the pure monotony! Have you read the book Born to Run? It's story and science, and will have you considering barefoot/minimalist running!
I've been told to read it by a couple of people... never got around to it. And no to the barefoot/minimalist.. that stuff always looks so goofy. although my parent's neighborhood has sidewalks, so it'd be do-able
The great news is there are minimalist shoes that don't look like "foot gloves"! The book is a great story about long-distance runners in Mexico, the Tarahumara Indians....