Comments on: How to Get Started Long-Distance Running http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running Covering sports culture and personalities around the world. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:02:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ben Rush http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-437 Ben Rush Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:45:19 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-437 I started up running a few months ago in my old everyday trainers, i did end up getting injured, but i was determined to get back into it after i fell in love with cruising along to the beat of my mp3. I invested in some proper running shoes and am absolutely Loving running along an open road either early in the morning or late at night when its nice and cool and nobody is around. I started up running a few months ago in my old everyday trainers, i did end up getting injured, but i was determined to get back into it after i fell in love with cruising along to the beat of my mp3. I invested in some proper running shoes and am absolutely Loving running along an open road either early in the morning or late at night when its nice and cool and nobody is around.

]]> By: sarah arvin http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-408 sarah arvin Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:23:00 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-408 no crap! i need some good shoes. maybe i can run faster, then. yes, "coming to" and seeing that your body is still going is quite a feeling. "oh, i am not dead in a ditch? cool!". up to 2 now! no crap! i need some good shoes. maybe i can run faster, then.
yes, “coming to” and seeing that your body is still going is quite a feeling. “oh, i am not dead in a ditch? cool!”. up to 2 now!

]]> By: Dan http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-350 Dan Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:19:20 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-350 Good article. I don't know why that "breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth" idea still exists in running though. If you are really pushing yourself, it's a lot harder to run that way. Something should also be said about shoes since people don't realize that you'll get injured in about a month if you don't have proper shoes. Good article. I don’t know why that “breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth” idea still exists in running though. If you are really pushing yourself, it’s a lot harder to run that way. Something should also be said about shoes since people don’t realize that you’ll get injured in about a month if you don’t have proper shoes.

]]> By: Sarah http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-344 Sarah Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:24:54 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-344 So true, Frank! People are stunned by the thought of running a marathon, but I seriously think anyone can do it with enough dedication and training. At least 75% of distance running is psychological. I've experienced this myself so many times running marathons and half-marathons--so much of the experience is about your state of mind, and so many of the people who run those races are not your stereotypical bouncy, slim, lean-turkey-sandwich-eating type people. The greatest thing about distance running is that once you've done it enough, it is like therapy, and you can lose yourself in it entirely. On a good run I get into this out-of-body state and I'm just sailing along, and afterwards it feels so good. Also, you can do it anywhere! I've run in Chinese parks and Bolivian riverbeds and through the streets of so many cities early in the morning. It's a great way to experience a local place. So true, Frank! People are stunned by the thought of running a marathon, but I seriously think anyone can do it with enough dedication and training. At least 75% of distance running is psychological. I’ve experienced this myself so many times running marathons and half-marathons–so much of the experience is about your state of mind, and so many of the people who run those races are not your stereotypical bouncy, slim, lean-turkey-sandwich-eating type people.

The greatest thing about distance running is that once you’ve done it enough, it is like therapy, and you can lose yourself in it entirely. On a good run I get into this out-of-body state and I’m just sailing along, and afterwards it feels so good.

Also, you can do it anywhere! I’ve run in Chinese parks and Bolivian riverbeds and through the streets of so many cities early in the morning. It’s a great way to experience a local place.

]]> By: Frank http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-341 Frank Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:48:08 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-341 Haha, thanks for the testimonial, Sarah! Haha, thanks for the testimonial, Sarah!

]]> By: Michelle http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-339 Michelle Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:03:13 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-339 Great advice! I really need to start running again. Thanks for the tips! Great advice! I really need to start running again. Thanks for the tips!

]]> By: Sarah Arvin http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-338 Sarah Arvin Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:28:39 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-338 people, he knows what he is talking about. I took his advice, and can now run a mile without stopping for the first time in my life. A mile isn't much, but it's a big deal to me. I used to hate running, but now it is an addiction! Believe you can do it, and you will. Thanks to Frank. people, he knows what he is talking about. I took his advice, and can now run a mile without stopping for the first time in my life. A mile isn’t much, but it’s a big deal to me. I used to hate running, but now it is an addiction! Believe you can do it, and you will. Thanks to Frank.

]]> By: Hal http://matadorsports.com/how-to-get-started-long-distance-running/comment-page-1#comment-337 Hal Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:16:17 +0000 http://matadorsports.com/?p=1098#comment-337 I really enjoy running but have never taken on a long distance (longer than, say, 10k). This is more motivation to give it a go. I really enjoy running but have never taken on a long distance (longer than, say, 10k). This is more motivation to give it a go.

]]>