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by mbohlen1055 on October 20, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
Hi all,

I'm new to the running as a sport concept, but very excited for new challenges. My friend and I signed up for a duathlon in Michigan next fall. I'm not quite sure what I'm getting myself into, but it is a long distance powerman (4mi run, 56 mi bike, 13.1 mi run)

Most of my running experience has come in basketball/football or on a treadmill. Any suggestions on where to go with this during the winter months? Any other general tips are appreciated as well.

Mark
 
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by cervelobob on October 20, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
A good mix of long slow distance (LSD, some tempo running at race pace, bricks, ie: 30 mi bike 10 mile run.
 
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by michaled on October 20, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
is this the race 3D is having on Sept 11 2010?. if so I'm there!! go to www.spinervals.com and check some DVDs i have alot of them and they help a bunch. i have the ride and stride a brick work out and all the runnerval DVDs as well the will help out pace and tempo
 
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by mbohlen1055 on October 27, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
THANKS! That definitely helps. It is the race you were mentioning, September 11, 2010. I really looking forward to it.
 
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by michaled on October 27, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
i did this race back when it was called the Paul Bunyan challenge i was able to take 3rd in my age group so i hope i can do as well this time. i nice to see this distance back in MI thanks 3D
 
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by pablodu on October 30, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
Sounds like fun. Do you have a website for the event? I just started too, and would like to try this, as there are no long events close to me.
 
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by michaled on October 31, 2009 Mail this to a friend!
www.3disaplines.com i believe if I'm wrong just put in 3d racing into google and it should come up
 
RE: beginner runner in need of tips Reply
by cheaprunningshoes on February 21, 2010 Mail this to a friend!
Choosing a good pair of running shoes is crucial if you don’t want to do yourself a mischief! Here are five top tips for choosing a good pair of
running shoes.
1. Make use of half sizes. This will ensure your running shoes really are a good fit. It may be a good idea to get your feet measured instore before ordering online –
where running shoes tend to be cheaper.
2. Choose them to last. Chances are, unless you are out running a marathon every day, your running shoes will last you a good few years. Consequently, it’s worth
paying a bit extra for a quality brand.
3. Think where you will run. If you plan to run on concrete surfaces such as roads a gel heel in your running shoes will help protect your knees and shins. If you plan
to run cross country a good pair of trail shoes is essential.
4. Check whether you are buying men’s shoes or women’s shoes. Believe me, it’s easier said than done…..
5. Consider getting a gait analysis. If you are following the steps above and are still suffering from injuries and discomfort, a gait analysis will help you find the cause
of the problem.

For more info visit http://www.cheaprunningshoes.org.uk
 
RE: beginner runner in need of tips Reply
by michaled on February 22, 2010 Mail this to a friend!
all great suggestions. also if you go to a store make it a running store and bring your old shoes so they can see your wear patterns.
 

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