Discussion: hey hey hey! 10 minute mile...
in: chitownclark; chitownclark > 2012-02-07
Feb 8, 2012 1:28 PM
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Sorry. My mistake. Running in the city is more like 15-minute miles. Can't really run with abandon up crowded sidewalks, across intersections, and down alleys dodging trash bags and broken masonry.
Feb 8, 2012 3:25 PM
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that sounds like another level of running alltogether, very fun.I remember doing that in cities we visited when i was a kid.
your phrase triggered a train of thought about mental limitations I've become aware of lately. if only I could '...abandon my fears,run w/abandon'. maybe it could be my running mantra. I am constantly thinking that I can't possibly go faster, my systems just cant handle it anymore etc....but when i do make the effort, often there is no negative reply to that conversation
your phrase triggered a train of thought about mental limitations I've become aware of lately. if only I could '...abandon my fears,run w/abandon'. maybe it could be my running mantra. I am constantly thinking that I can't possibly go faster, my systems just cant handle it anymore etc....but when i do make the effort, often there is no negative reply to that conversation
Feb 8, 2012 5:14 PM
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Running in the streets of Venice was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had. No cars! Very interesting following the map.
Feb 8, 2012 5:17 PM
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..run w/abandon'. maybe it could be my running mantra....
A good state of mind to try to get into. But as I get older, I find I cannot duplicate the physical accomplishments of my youth without risk of injury. Just last night for instance, I tripped on the shower mat in my bathroom and plunged headfirst through the shower curtains and into the tub. Luckily I didn't knock my teeth out on the shower handles.
So when I run or bike, I'm pretty conservative. A similar misstep near traffic could send me under the wheels of a passing truck. That's why I increasingly prefer my machines down in the basement for full-out exertion. There I'm not a danger to myself...or others. :-)
A good state of mind to try to get into. But as I get older, I find I cannot duplicate the physical accomplishments of my youth without risk of injury. Just last night for instance, I tripped on the shower mat in my bathroom and plunged headfirst through the shower curtains and into the tub. Luckily I didn't knock my teeth out on the shower handles.
So when I run or bike, I'm pretty conservative. A similar misstep near traffic could send me under the wheels of a passing truck. That's why I increasingly prefer my machines down in the basement for full-out exertion. There I'm not a danger to myself...or others. :-)
Feb 8, 2012 5:38 PM
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..streets of Venice...
That was a cool trip you and Rhonda took. Unfortunately I've never been to Venice; I'm sure I'd love it too. However last month I visited Venice, California and enjoyed that. Lots of walkways in a community originally designed in 1905 as a car-less beach community modeled after Venice, Italy complete with gondolas originally. Once you get away from the tacky beach-front arcade, the rest of the town is very runnable and charming. But difficult to run very fast...too much interesting California architecture and exotic plants.
That was a cool trip you and Rhonda took. Unfortunately I've never been to Venice; I'm sure I'd love it too. However last month I visited Venice, California and enjoyed that. Lots of walkways in a community originally designed in 1905 as a car-less beach community modeled after Venice, Italy complete with gondolas originally. Once you get away from the tacky beach-front arcade, the rest of the town is very runnable and charming. But difficult to run very fast...too much interesting California architecture and exotic plants.
Feb 9, 2012 11:18 PM
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Clark...abandon and crowded sidewalks, across intersections, and down alleys dodging trash bags and broken masonry, sounds like a tough enviroment...
maybe its time to move to the country, build your own ski trail and cabin up north. Chop wood for the finnish sanua, fresh air, what a life eh! I guess you can just eat at your favorite resturant the Farmhouse every night in the city :)
You just have to keep from falling so damn much.
maybe its time to move to the country, build your own ski trail and cabin up north. Chop wood for the finnish sanua, fresh air, what a life eh! I guess you can just eat at your favorite resturant the Farmhouse every night in the city :)
You just have to keep from falling so damn much.
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