Comments for ThinkRunning http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog Because I think a lot about running Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:19:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Should We Go the Distance? by IanM http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/running/should-we-go-the-distance/comment-page-1/#comment-121 IanM Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:19:24 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=891#comment-121 Ken, I'm not advising anyone apart from maybe saying I think it's a good idea to build a decent aerobic base. I wasn't citing this one person as evidence that long slow running works for everyone, merely describing an extreme example of a runner who does little else and has improved her running through it. My main point in this post was to put forth my opinion regarding long slow runs (I advocate them yes because I and a lot of people I know benefit greatly from this approach) and draw attention to the article as an item of general interest. And as you say this woman has got very good results regardless of a structured training programme just like some folk will doubtless get good results from the FIRST schedule. Who's to say that these people couldn't go any quicker? Naturally I agree that everyone is different but I think we have to balance this against what works for a large percentage of people. My own beliefs are that long (relatively) slow runs help but they should be mixed with other running too as part of a schedule which includes running at different paces. The bottom line is though that most people do seem to thrive up to a point on higher volumes of training. That volume and the ratio of that to intensity differs between individuals. Thanks for the comment and for the link. Ken, I’m not advising anyone apart from maybe saying I think it’s a good idea to build a decent aerobic base. I wasn’t citing this one person as evidence that long slow running works for everyone, merely describing an extreme example of a runner who does little else and has improved her running through it. My main point in this post was to put forth my opinion regarding long slow runs (I advocate them yes because I and a lot of people I know benefit greatly from this approach) and draw attention to the article as an item of general interest. And as you say this woman has got very good results regardless of a structured training programme just like some folk will doubtless get good results from the FIRST schedule. Who’s to say that these people couldn’t go any quicker? Naturally I agree that everyone is different but I think we have to balance this against what works for a large percentage of people.
My own beliefs are that long (relatively) slow runs help but they should be mixed with other running too as part of a schedule which includes running at different paces. The bottom line is though that most people do seem to thrive up to a point on higher volumes of training. That volume and the ratio of that to intensity differs between individuals. Thanks for the comment and for the link.

]]> Comment on Should We Go the Distance? by Ken S. http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/running/should-we-go-the-distance/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Ken S. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:35:58 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=891#comment-120 Not that your advise is flawed, but I would advise being very careful about drawing conclusions based on one runner's experience. This woman sounds like she has a lot of natural ability, and she probably would be very good regardless of her training. In my experience, LSD training will not work for everyone. Not that your advise is flawed, but I would advise being very careful about drawing conclusions based on one runner’s experience. This woman sounds like she has a lot of natural ability, and she probably would be very good regardless of her training. In my experience, LSD training will not work for everyone.

]]> Comment on 20 Miles or So in My Salohs by IanM http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/running/20-miles-or-so-in-my-salohs/comment-page-1/#comment-119 IanM Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:47:27 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=885#comment-119 Sadly I don't think they are available any more now which is a shame because choose whatever shoes I try I always end up in my trusty old Salohs! The Kosmos are the closest and yet they seem to be getting a bit thin on the ground! Sadly I don’t think they are available any more now which is a shame because choose whatever shoes I try I always end up in my trusty old Salohs!

The Kosmos are the closest and yet they seem to be getting a bit thin on the ground!

]]> Comment on 20 Miles or So in My Salohs by BVRoBT http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/running/20-miles-or-so-in-my-salohs/comment-page-1/#comment-118 BVRoBT Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:47:18 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=885#comment-118 I'm quite tempted by those shoes. In white and black of course! Do you know a retailer where I can try a pair on to ensure I get the right size? I’m quite tempted by those shoes.
In white and black of course!

Do you know a retailer where I can try a pair on to ensure I get the right size?

]]> Comment on Puma Street Kosmos by Duncan Worth http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/kit-reviews/puma-street-kosmos/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Duncan Worth Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:23:02 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=854#comment-115 I've been running in mine for several weeks now and find them very comfortable, though I feel my form is altered in some way from running in flites?? Also I've finding on speedier runs and hills that the tongue on my left foot slides to the outside of my foot . I'll try and get a comparison video sorted out. I’ve been running in mine for several weeks now and find them very comfortable, though I feel my form is altered in some way from running in flites?? Also I’ve finding on speedier runs and hills that the tongue on my left foot slides to the outside of my foot . I’ll try and get a comparison video sorted out.

]]> Comment on Barefoot Drilling by chris bass http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/barefoot/barefoot-drilling/comment-page-1/#comment-114 chris bass Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:17:21 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/barefoot/barefoot-drilling/#comment-114 Very interesting ....think I might try to incorporate these into my regime u Very interesting ….think I might try to incorporate these into my regime u

]]> Comment on Shoe Review – Terra Plana EVO by IanM http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/kit-reviews/shoe-review-terra-plana-evo/comment-page-1/#comment-112 IanM Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:27:55 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=691#comment-112 Hi Simon! Sorry for the tardy reply - I've been mega busy on my new website. Although initially I liked the EVO I have a few misgivings about it and I don't think they are worth the money to be honest. I ran in them last week and ended up with tight calves. Now I know how to run with good technique but for some reason I didn't seem to be able to 'feel' the ground the same as in other shoes and I'm wondering if that's why I ended up with tight calves? Could have just been coincidence though. Still, I reckon a pair of <a href="http://www.inov-8.com/Products-Detail.asp?PG=PG1&L=27&P=5050973021" rel="nofollow">f-lites</a> is better and half the price. Or even try <a href="http://www.shop.puma.co.uk/Street-Kosmos-Lifestyle-Shoe/4049754008159,en,pd.html" rel="nofollow">these</a> if you are into minimal shoes... I have a pair on order and will review them soon! Hi Simon!

Sorry for the tardy reply – I’ve been mega busy on my new website.

Although initially I liked the EVO I have a few misgivings about it and I don’t think they are worth the money to be honest. I ran in them last week and ended up with tight calves. Now I know how to run with good technique but for some reason I didn’t seem to be able to ‘feel’ the ground the same as in other shoes and I’m wondering if that’s why I ended up with tight calves? Could have just been coincidence though. Still, I reckon a pair of f-lites is better and half the price. Or even try these if you are into minimal shoes… I have a pair on order and will review them soon!

]]> Comment on Shoe Review – Terra Plana EVO by Simon http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/kit-reviews/shoe-review-terra-plana-evo/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Simon Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:27:28 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=691#comment-111 Hi, Very nice review. I chanced upon these a few days ago and I am considering investing in a pair. I have always run in flat soled trainers and have pretty much had the same pair for about six years. I am starting to take my running much more seriously though now and want to invest in a good pair of 'barefoot' trainers. Would you recommend these or can you advise of another more durable and less costly pair that I would be best to start with? I am in the U.K and there is not too much discussion about this method. Thanks, Simon Hi,

Very nice review.

I chanced upon these a few days ago and I am considering investing in a pair. I have always run in flat soled trainers and have pretty much had the same pair for about six years. I am starting to take my running much more seriously though now and want to invest in a good pair of ‘barefoot’ trainers.

Would you recommend these or can you advise of another more durable and less costly pair that I would be best to start with?

I am in the U.K and there is not too much discussion about this method.

Thanks,

Simon

]]> Comment on Drills with Jeremy by HODster http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/pose-method-drills/drills-with-jeremy/comment-page-1/#comment-106 HODster Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:27:40 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=839#comment-106 Thanks Ian/Jeremy this will certainly help me as I'm a visual/practical learner :) HOD Thanks Ian/Jeremy this will certainly help me as I’m a visual/practical learner :) HOD

]]> Comment on New Site by IanM http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/news/new-site/comment-page-1/#comment-99 IanM Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:25:27 +0000 http://www.thinkrunning.com/blog/?p=673#comment-99 Good Steve, I'm pleased you found it helpful. I hope many others do too. Take care and rest until the pain stops then have another crack at it being careful to land like I do. :-) Good Steve, I’m pleased you found it helpful. I hope many others do too. Take care and rest until the pain stops then have another crack at it being careful to land like I do. :-)

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