Questions tagged [running]
Running is the human process of moving fast. The difference between a run and walk can is typically speed plus one (or both) feet being off the ground at any one time. Use this tag to ask questions about running in the great outdoors.
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Protection from rain - running vs. walking
Let's assume there's a reason to stay dry from rain. You've a form of a basecamp which can keep you dry.
Is it better to walk or to run back through the rain?
The crux (imho!):
Running reduces ...
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Is there a difference between Trail and Fell running?
I recently read an article by Ordinance Survey about trail runners for beginners (my interest has sparked due to my recent uptake of running which I do cross country through parks and fields), in ...
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How do I keep my shoes from rolling around my feet while trail running?
This summer I started running on trails through the woods, and I'm loving it. Problem is, running on trails seems to involve a lot more lateral force on the soles of my feet, mostly from sharp turns ...
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Running in bear country
I am an avid runner. I will be visiting British Columbia for the first time, soon. My trip will include a few weeks in the Rocky Mountains (Glacier, Banff, Yoho) and north of the Sushwap Lake. At ...
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How to prevent mosquitoes entering in your mouth while running?
I like to run around lakes and through forests. But when the spring comes and it is wet with high humidity, many little flies and mosquitoes are flying in the air.
Thus, sometimes some of these ...
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Why train at less than max intensity? Especially if not training often
I've read a lot on the many running sites about training. The consensus seems to be that you should have a mix of:
tempo runs (20-40 mins at e.g. 20 sec/mile slower than 10k race pace)
long slow ...
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What scientific evidence is there about the causes and prevention of running injuries?
Running injuries are very common, and runners have many different opinions about what causes them and how to prevent them. What is the actual scientific evidence?
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What are the benefits of Vibram FiveFingers?
Looking at the Vibram FiveFingers shoes, I find myself wondering why?
What possible benefits do they bring as opposed to a traditional sole?
Their web site seems to suggest that they are a more ...
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Dog Breeds for Backpacking and Trail Running
Which dog breeds are best for backpacking? I know malamutes do well in the cold and on mountains, but what if I'm backpacking in the summer?
Which dog breeds are good for daily trail runs? I would ...
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How to Tell When Minimal Running Shoes Are Worn Out?
How can I tell when my minimal running shoes go bad?
Let me explain.
Conventional Wisdom
The conventional wisdom of marathon runners is that running shoes will eventually 'go bad'. That is, at some ...
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How to apply duct tape and mole skin to prevent blisters?
In response to a question that was asked regarding preventing/treating blisters, a reputed and a respectable climber (DavidR) said:
"Having 'duct tape', 'mole skin', or other adhesive products, and
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What are the properties I should look for in running shoes? [closed]
I'm an amateur runner, but I've been constantly doing it for a year or so.
My philosophy is to first start doing something before beginning to spend and invest a lot of money in that something.
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I'm a data geek and I want to buy a watch for running, what should I get?
I would like a watch that would give me access to the raw data it records.
Not some magic transfer to the cloud where graphs are built on the fly for me.
The data-points that I'm interested in are (...
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How to maintain climbing strength while training for a marathon
Over the next 6 months I will be training for my first marathon. This means I will be running 4 times a week, with at least one long (10-20 mile) run each weekend.
I have run several half-marathons ...
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Running shoes for asphalt + winter conditions?
What is the good choice for the running shoes for winter conditions in city (mostly running on asphalt)? When the snow is shoveld, normal running shoes would be no problem, but when the snow falling, ...
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