Getting into shape

[Freed Roger]

For Freed and TFG

http://Www.dipsea.org

TFG will be running a deal in Canadian Rockies some time around then. Lucky bastard.

From what I've heard, Dipsea is a classic -and would love to do it. And get my arse kicked. A course like that - running down steep terrain including uneven staircases- takes familiarity with it to go fast without brakes on. The brain can map it/remembers where all the roots are, the best way to maneuver. The race has a unique handicap system -which will do me no good since a sizeable portion of the field in these events are 40-something males with nothing to save their health for.

I am looking forward to Sept - basing a trip to SF-Lake Tahoe around a trail race in Emerald Bay -Tahoe. Not as serious as the Dipsea, but I hope to get to hike the course before running the event.

[GeddyWrox]

I'm now down 20 lbs since mid April.

[IMADreamer]

I've read somewhere that lifting weights gives your heart enough workout that you don't need cardio. Anyone have any thoughts on this because damn I hate cardio, but I quite enjoy lifting.

[Jocephus]

my physician has told me that, lifting doesn't add much... other than muscle of course. that some type of cardio work is the best type of workout. fwiw

[Freed Roger]

[lukethedrifter]

Freed, is there somewhere nearby to trail run?

[Freed Roger]

Freed, is there somewhere nearby to trail run?

http://www.bigriverrunning.com/trails/

The trail shown in brown on the map are single track -not paved type trail

[lukethedrifter]

No real trails close. That's what I was afraid of.

[Freed Roger]

No real trails close. That's what I was afraid of.

Nothing real close. The Lone Elk side of the Chubb Trail is quickest for me -off 44 and 141.

It is hard to justify driving longer amount of time than the run. Back when I started on trails, I'd spend about half the time just exploring around getting acquainted with the trails -aka hiking.

I need to do more of that exploring around. Sometimes I'll be on the bluffs and won't even stop to take in the view.

I saw on that link, Big River Running is doing a trail running familiarization thing. Trail races - for me are an excuse to get out to some different further out trails (St. Charles Parks -Indian Camp Creek, Klondike, Salt Lick Trail near Valmeyer, Cuivre River State Park). Rockwoods and Greensfelder Al Foster Trails, all great - but I rarely make it that far.

I'm a big fan of Lewis & Clark Trails. Worth the drive.


Forest Park -obviously has the gravelly chat surface which is a little easier on the joints. and sometimes nice views( fit chicks in sports bras.)

[Schlich]

I've read somewhere that lifting weights gives your heart enough workout that you don't need cardio. Anyone have any thoughts on this because damn I hate cardio, but I quite enjoy lifting.

It depends on what program you're doing. If you're doing 3x5 sets with a 3 minutes in between sets (i.e. a strength program), you're not getting much cardio. If you're doing 5x10 with 1 minute breaks and supersets, you're gonna be pumping and sweating.