ess92
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Post by ess92 on May 14, 2009 17:40:40 GMT -5
-- the effect of tapers are vastly overestimated, especially among the HS and university crowd Explain?
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pg
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Post by pg on May 14, 2009 17:47:17 GMT -5
If you can run under 6min/mile for a 10k never ever wear things in your ears that make noise. this goes for racing and training.
sunglasses- only if your last name is Drayton watches- always sleep and shower with your watch on. never start your watch for a track race unless you are pacing someone. never start your watch for a xc race never stop your watch crossing the line in a road race own up to your farts
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Post by MattMc on May 14, 2009 18:57:10 GMT -5
-- I don't explain the rules. If you don't get it, you don't get it!
-- White chocolate is not chocolate.
-- Milk chocolate will do in a pinch; the darker the better.
-- 90 minutes is the minimum for a long run-- 2 hours if training for a marathon.
-- Dropping our for reasons other than injury or illness = getting scalped
-- The U of M Bisons C team for a 4 x 1 mile team circa 1987 was better than the U of M Maize and Gold team circa 2005 (Paul Kemp's rule)
-- If Paul Kemp tells you he is injured and or ill prior to a race he will run a pb and beat you in said race
-- No matter how studly Rupp is and how fast he runs I can't get over the breathe right strips
-- Never borrow money for anything other than to buy a house, go to school or start a business, and even then be very circumspect
-- Runners are cheap, elite runners make scrooge look the spendthrift
-- Never defect to the triathlon
-- Duathlon is even worse
-- The Ottawa Marathon is the best overall race out there (not too big- not too small, beauty course, great crowd support)
-- Double the rule above for Canucks
-- Speed Goggles are double the strength of Beer Goggles
-- When both speed and beer goggles are worn their effect is multiplied
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Post by feens on May 14, 2009 18:59:52 GMT -5
- do not surge to keep up with the person who is lapping you! (this applies to a very select group; you know who you are!) I recall watching a certain coldneck breaking this rule once in a race that included a guy so named "Bekele".
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Post by francisccm on May 14, 2009 20:01:10 GMT -5
Haha but that moment must have been pretty awesome.
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Post by coldneck on May 14, 2009 20:42:20 GMT -5
- do not surge to keep up with the person who is lapping you! (this applies to a very select group; you know who you are!) I recall watching a certain coldneck breaking this rule once in a race that included a guy so named "Bekele". And I keep track of my weekly running volume in KMs!! Two rules broken...so far.
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pg
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Post by pg on May 14, 2009 21:10:15 GMT -5
Outside of a marathon , all pb's are on the track. Never ever give a road 10k as your pb. Xc pb - we just won't go there!
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sdrew
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Post by sdrew on May 14, 2009 21:37:29 GMT -5
-never spend more time on message boards than you actually spend running in a day, in fact about the only thing you need more of than running is sleep -never make anonymous posts on message boards causing $#!% for anyone, especially a training partner; they aren't funny or useful to anyone
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Post by oldster on May 14, 2009 21:48:07 GMT -5
- do not surge to keep up with the person who is lapping you! (this applies to a very select group; you know who you are!) I like this rule, even if Reid broke it. More: -only gather as much information as you actually need (this applies in particular to the daily use of HRMs, GPSs, and even bathroom scales). -always acknowledge the runner going the other way, no matter how much slower he/she is than you. -don't buy shoes solely based on the colour. -don't wear a visor. -don't wear full tights with just a singlet (If it's too cold for shorts, it's obviously too cold for just a singlet; and if it's too warm for a t-shirt, it's obviously too warm for full tights. You get the idea.) -understand why wind at the track does not "balance out".
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Post by Young Pratticus on May 14, 2009 23:29:28 GMT -5
There are times when it is acceptable to cry. After a bad race is not one of them.
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Post by tundra on May 15, 2009 9:28:20 GMT -5
*listen to your body......it's telling you something
*more isn't ALWAYS better, but don't use this motto as an excuse to do less
*there is a reason for every thing that we do, be a student of the game
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Post by jordan1234567890 on May 15, 2009 9:59:05 GMT -5
This is a great thread!
1>- If you get top 3 in a track race, always shake the hands of your competition. And if you get 4th or less wait to see if people will shake your hand and then if they dont do it anyways.
2>- Never EVER wash a singlet/jersey/running shirt in between seasons no matter how bad it smells. the sweat of failure and success must be carried with you throughout your seasons and competitions! But shorts is okay..
3>- Warm up on your own and cool down with others.
4>- someone mentioned PB and PR-- Are you Canadian or American? if your Canadian you better say PB god damn it!!!!!!
5>- Never buy Nike for trainers! unless you are a sprinter in which case you can do what ever you want cause your event take so much time and effort..!
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Post by slow on May 15, 2009 11:01:23 GMT -5
- Utility belts are for superheros, not running.
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Post by Linc on May 15, 2009 11:46:04 GMT -5
- No pushing the pace on easy/recovery days - Especially when you didn't run the workout/race the day before!
- There is a limit to how fast you can get, there is no limit on how strong you can get
- When a driver hasn't looked at you when turning, always run behind the car
- Always double knot
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Post by pq on May 15, 2009 11:51:35 GMT -5
- When a driver hasn't looked at you when turning, always run behind the car A corollary: If YOU have the right of way to cross the road, the driver has looked you in the eye and knows you intend to cross, and in spite of it all he/she continues to cut you off, you are in the clear to hit the car, snap the antenna, or run across the hood or trunk, at your discretion depending on the situation. I usually just give the rear quarter panel a good loud thump.
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Post by Smithwicks on May 15, 2009 11:59:56 GMT -5
True story.
I once punched through the window of a van, the large side window on the door, and pulled the occupant out through the window. I proceeded to thump him. Head rebounding between my fist and the door. Blood everywhere. I thought I was winning this one until I realized all the blood was from glass cutting my hand and arm up. Nothing major because glass in vehicles doesn't break the same as most regular paned windows.
All because I got wet with a watergun.
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pg
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Post by pg on May 15, 2009 12:55:38 GMT -5
- Always take your medal off after receiving it. Major games are excluded from this rule. The rule does apply to national championships. Do not ever wear your medal to a bar after a competition. You may give your medal to a kid if you wish.
- Some races have home made crafts/ornanaments as prizes. Always be polite and respectful about these things , no matter how ugly or tacky they are.
- do not get caught tossing your prize in to a (river,lake ,harbour,over a flight of stairs etc)
-always show up for awards. Make sure you tell someone involved what your reason is for not showing up. Flights and child care issues are good excuses. Beating the traffic is not.
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Post by SI on May 15, 2009 13:45:02 GMT -5
What if you are doing a long cooldown?
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Post by SI on May 15, 2009 13:47:44 GMT -5
Don't give an inch if there is a car in your lane coming at you and it is four lanes and the lane next to the car is empty.
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Post by pq on May 15, 2009 13:58:25 GMT -5
Don't give an inch if there is a car in your lane coming at you and it is four lanes and the lane next to the car is empty. I'll offer a slight variation on this rule, for running on narrow mountain roads with switchbacks, and a wall on one side and cliff on the other, so you've got no room to manoeuvre. Run in the middle of the lane as long as you can, moving out only when the car gets really close. This forces the car to move out, and leaves you with more room to duck into in the event of trouble. Also for running on that kind o road... Don't always run facing traffic, but rather run where cars will have the best opportunity to see you. On a narrow road with switchbacks, this often means running closer to the guardrail, instead of the inside next to the mountainside, regardless of direction of traffic.
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Post by jbrecher on May 15, 2009 19:03:21 GMT -5
That’s quite an exhaustive list you’ve compiled, Dr. McInnes! Perhaps you should direct some of this seemingly boundless creative energy towards a revival of the dearly departed McInnes-Kiteley Report.
There’s really not much left to add, other than the following:
1. One of McInnes’s first rules of Run Club (don’t cut corners during workouts) requires a bit of elaboration. When running intervals on the outside lane of a track, NEVER pass on the inside lane, even when there’s no room to pass on the outside (such as at U of T’s Athletic Centre), or risk Matt going all Christian Bale on you. I learned this one the hard way.
2. Nicknames for McInnes training partners are almost invariably determined by adding the suffix “sy” to the first syllable of one’s surname. For example, Reid = Reidsy, Kiteley = Kitesy, Midmer = Midsy, etc., etc. If the surname does not lend itself to such treatment (e.g. McInnes), then simply add “y” or “sy” to the first syllable of one’s first name (e.g. “Matty”).
Somehow, I managed to escape being saddled with the nickname “Breechy”, or even worse, “Jaysy”!
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pg
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Post by pg on May 15, 2009 19:56:54 GMT -5
Spikes from long lost mud baths in Halifax, Vancouver etc can stay in plastic bags for as long as they wish. Seriously, I have had people point to spikes in bags over 10 years later.
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syphon
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Post by syphon on May 15, 2009 20:58:29 GMT -5
-- never wear sunglasses for an indoor race.... noone is fast/cool enough to wear them indoors. Jeremy Wariner?
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Post by nscoach67 on May 15, 2009 21:07:17 GMT -5
- Utility belts are for superheros, not running. But I feel so much safer when they're around protecting us during a long walk/run.
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Post by francisccm on May 16, 2009 2:09:20 GMT -5
Wariner is the exception as he is too fast and too cool for school.
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leroy
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Post by leroy on May 16, 2009 10:25:48 GMT -5
-- never wear sunglasses for an indoor race.... noone is fast/cool enough to wear them indoors. Jeremy Wariner? Marla Runyan had a pretty good excuse I think?
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Post by Bomba on May 16, 2009 15:28:06 GMT -5
...what i really want to know is what r the Dr Matt's (and kites) official rules for 'circus midgets'...
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Post by nscoach67 on May 17, 2009 9:49:33 GMT -5
Don't wear the race day tshirt in the race - sheesh.
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Post by Young Pratticus on May 17, 2009 10:32:30 GMT -5
If you DNF you must return the race day t-shirt.
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Post by pq on May 17, 2009 11:27:22 GMT -5
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