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How much in 1 run ? Do you get runners high ?

• paulcole 9y ago
  My schedule is usually 20 miles Saturday, 10-12 Sunday, 8-10 Tuesday, 8-12 Thursday. I do this in singles, meaning 1 run per day. I don’t know about a runners high. I just find long slow distance running (mostly on trails) to be very relaxing and enjoyable.
  • ddorian43 9y ago
    No pain from the 20mile run ? Any special shoes ? How long to run 20 miles ?
    • jnordwick 9y ago
      Notice he's running on trails, and dirt is much nicer on your body than asphalt. Pavement is the worst. I'm a road runner, but I really do envy trail runners.
      • paulcole 9y ago
        The biggest advantage to trails for me is the variation in elevation. When it gets steep or I get tired I walk. Less constant stress and pushing myself than when I was running long distances on roads.
    • paulcole 9y ago
      No pain at all. I run in Altras. My long run is 3 miles to the trailhead on city sidewalks then 7 miles on trails and then back home the way I came. Usually takes 5 hours.
  • jnordwick 9y ago
    http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running