General Discussion

Solar Power for Runners on the Run

Mcbeev — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:59:44 GMT

Yes this does seem crazy, http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/uplink-audio-strap-system-offers-solar-power-for-runners-on-the/, but I kind of want one. Ultrasound speakers sound cool.

a question

paul1687 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:50:27 GMT

Intro: my 255 workouts since jan 2009 do testify to my persistence and enjoyment of working out.But my modest pace and limited distance in running testify to my age (49) and running experience (limited, i'm a swimmer). I am running about 3 miles 2-3 times a week right now, and sometimes 3 miles is hard.

A friend has asked me to join a group for a local 1/2 marathon. Pros: I could use the motivation to push out my distance, it would be great to run with a group, the have a training plan, a group run every week, and the group plan includes a jeff galloway running clinic.

Cons: I have heard that injury rates during training or racing for a full marathon are north of 40%. This is only a half, but still, a 10K seems like a more reasonable challenge. Worried about shin splints or knee problems when i up the distance.

Not sure whether to take up the invitation, race is in 4 months, so i have some time.

This is a slow board, but any thoughts or advice is welcome.

DEVO DEVO DEVO!

danmanning2007 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:23:37 GMT

I haven't run in awhile, but yesterday DEVO released their first album in 20 years, and it was so good, I had to run to it. This is, IMHO, a great album to run to. It is titles "Something for Everybody" and it is awesome!

New Nike+ Heart Rate Monitor Add On

Mcbeev — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:46:41 GMT

According to this http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_news-en_US/2010/06/07/introducing-a-new-way-to-track-your-heart-rate-progress?cp=usrun_NPA_15June10 there is now a way to track your heart rate with your run in Nike+. If anyone gets one or has one please let me know so I can update the site to track the extra data. If it didnt require a 5th generation iPod I would already have one heh.

1st Annual Run 4 a Cause

Mcbeev — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:11:43 GMT

5k Run/Walk and 1.5 mile Family Fun Run/Walk in Ada

Saturday, June 19, 2010

1st Annual Run 4 a Cause…Our Kids! 5K Run/Walk and 1.5 mile Family Fun Run /Walk will help raise funds and awareness for the life-saving services at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Last year, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital cared for more than 190,000 children from West Michigan and beyond. Through the generosity of the community, children are able to receive world-class care in Grand Rapids. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is improving the quality of life for the brave and extraordinary children and families who struggle with the adversity of illness and injury.

Proceeds from this inaugural event will benefit two vital programs at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital: Child Life Services and Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. The extraordinary team of Certified Child Life Specialists combine play with education to explain medical procedures and create a safe environment for kids to share fears and express joys, and to have fun.

Get more details at:

www.run4acauseada.com

There will also be a few fund raising events before the actual race takes place, I will post updates here as the details come in. And if your planning on going please post a reply here so we can group up at the start.

Chris Solinsky breaks 27:00 10k - [Video]

adamreece — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:38:38 GMT

Here is the video of Chris Solinsky breaking the US record for a 10k finishing just under 27:00. The announcers are great so you'll want your speakers on towards the end of the race.

http://www.flotrack.org/videos/coverage/view_video/236854/331184

Delay a Marathon...when there is a bomb threat!

Mcbeev — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:14:42 GMT

I really wonder how the heck they "delayed" the race.

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/trackandfield/news/story?id=5155797

50 miles in 50 states in 62 days in a habit

Mcbeev — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:24:12 GMT

Boy I thought UltraMarathoners were crazy enough. But a Nun UltraMarathoner ? That's off the charts.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?id=5135783

That would be a crazy workout

53 Riverbank run only 13 days away

Mcbeev — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:23:57 GMT

Event Information

The 33rd Annual Fifth Third River Bank Run will take place on Saturday, May 8, starting and finishing in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Featuring the largest 25K road race in the country, 10K Run,5K Run, 5K Walk and Junior events (Wednesday, May 5; Rogers High School), the Fifth Third River Bank Run will play host to more than 18,000 participants during race week 2010.

...from http://www.53riverbankrun.com/event-information.php

Thought I would ask who is in for what races at the Fifth Third Riverbank run this year. Ill be doing the 25k. Im pretty sure MrsMcbeev will be doing the 5k. Not sure if anyone is running the 10k. Respond if you have signed up so we can plan to meet up somewhere. If you havent signed up you need to by friday.

This is a great event so don't pass it up.

Stop doing sit ups ?

Mcbeev — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:07:37 GMT

Check this out: http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thehumancondition/archive/2009/06/03/stop-doing-sit-ups-why-crunches-don-t-work.aspx

From the article: “We stopped teaching people to do crunches a long, long time ago,” says Dr. Richard Guyer, president of the Texas Back Institute. That’s because the “full flex” movement—the actual “crunch” part of crunches – puts an unhealthy strain on your back at its weakest point.

Consider the pushup. Not usually thought of as a great ab move, the pushup forces you to work several muscles at once: it forces your core muscles to stabilize your trunk as your arms and back work to move the body up and down. “Do you see how a pushup is a full body challenge?” says McGill. “It challenges abdominals, front of your legs, your arms and your back. That is how you use those muscles in real life.”

Like the pushup, the best exercises for back health and a firmer stomach are ones that work your abs while holding your spine straight, like planks or leg drops (done when you lie flat on your back, with your hands at the base of your spine for added support. Raise your legs up at a 90 degree angle, then slowly lower until they’re only inches from the ground. Repeat until your stomach burns and you want to throw up).

Makes sense to me. Any thoughts ?

Local Shoeless run to benefit School System

Mcbeev — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:42:08 GMT

www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/04/shoeless_run_at_record_books_t.html

Sounds pretty cool, it's right by my house too. TaoRunner you interested ? Or anyone else ? Only problem is its the night before the RiverBank 25k.

Top User Page

Mcbeev — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:24:01 GMT

I fixed the top user page. Someone needs to remind me when things break. I also upped the number of people it shows to 15 from 5. Thought it was nice to see more data on that page. Check it out

http://www.workoutdump.com/User/TopUsers.aspx?dr=ty&g=&a=1&r=

Top Users and Home Page Pace Calculations

Mcbeev — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:35:46 GMT

Have some problems right now. Im working on fixing them

Weekly Progress Charts

Mcbeev — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:58:39 GMT

Are now fixed. Ran out of rows in the calendar table! Sorry about that

white pine trail mileage from belmont parking lot

danmanning2007 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:32:08 GMT

belmont white pine trail mileage from belmont parking lot.

(in miles) one way/round trip when reaching the following road crossings

packer:        1.2 / 2.4
rio rogue:            1.8 / 3.7
house      2.4 / 4.8
childsdale    2.9 / 5.9
oak street       3.3 / 6.7
10 mile (rockford)   3.7 / 7.4

measured using this site: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3575594

See the new logo

Mcbeev — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:30:37 GMT

Hey everyone. I just wanted to say that I am starting for real on the re-work of the site. Don't worry all your data will be safely contained during the upgrade process. It will still take some time before you see the changes, but know this that work carries on behind the scenes.

Become of Fan of WorkoutDump.com over on Facebook and see a preview of the new logo right now!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/WorkoutDumpcom/111148575568678

Very cool for cyclists

TaoRunner — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:50:07 GMT

I recently completed a professional bike fitting at a local bike shop (Village Bikes) in preparation for some triathlons. In the beginning I was skeptical about the value of the process, it cost $200, but was amazed and pleased by the time it was completed. This was a 3 1/2 hour process of riding, adjusting, riding, adjusting, riding and adjusting all the while my fitter (Dale Phelps) provided all kinds of valuable information. While riding the bike was connected to a device that displayed a wide variety of data about my effort. I witnessed, via graphs and displayed data, how adjustments to my riding position improved my speed, power, and efficiency. I was most happily surprised at how changing my riding position improved how much more comfortable riding my bike is now.

I highly recommend having such a fitting done if you plan on competing on a bike or just want to be a lot more comfortable on your bike.

Congratz to Strohland for being August's Top Runner

Mcbeev — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:54:36 GMT


	UserName	August Miles Ran
1	strohland	237.98
2	clambers	190.72
3	sroutlaw	142.03
4	linzomatic	123.52
5	greggbernstein	106.25
6	miles	105.29
7	bethk	98.49
8	SRybak	94.49
9	TaoRunner	81.01
10	lisaj	67.21
11	rayl	63.17
12	scottahawley	52.01
13	marym7220	51.54
14	Mcbeev	51.37
15	NearPerfect9	49.07
16	jhammster	37.65
17	franclone	37.16
18	bcuzz99	22.64
19	paul1687	20.24
20	nelso	16.50
21	druheier	14.47
22	MrsMcbeev	14.39
23	Magdalicious	14.03
24	awindsor	13.86
25	DeltaNic	12.10
26	benfulton	9.60
27	mscott	6.50
28	belbo	6.21
29	amitai	5.28
30	ronin3451	4.47
31	corpalmer	3.70
32	depressoboy	3.27
33	mdove	2.00
34	dwindsor	1.80



	UserName	August Miles Biked
1	SRybak	124.42
2	bethk	122.86
3	MrsMcbeev	120.66
4	TaoRunner	77.00
5	bcuzz99	70.21
6	Magdalicious	47.92
7	NearPerfect9	31.01
8	CVR	29.50
9	Brian Black	28.50
10	paul1687	27.00
11	sroutlaw	19.00
12	toeknee8	17.20
13	amitai	17.18
14	scottahawley	15.00
15	greggbernstein	13.81
16	clambers	6.30
17	miles	6.00

	UserName	August Miles Swam
1	TaoRunner	7.00
2	ronin3451	4.37
3	bcuzz99	2.49
4	bethk	1.87
5	paul1687	1.80
6	scottahawley	1.25
7	clambers	0.99
8	SRybak	0.45
9	miles	0.20


	UserName	August Miles Walked
1	miles	31.60
2	scottahawley	9.00
3	sroutlaw	8.20
4	paul1687	7.80
5	MrsMcbeev	7.32
6	strohland	4.04
7	amitai	0.93


	UserName	August Weight Lifted
1	SRybak	233,094.8 lbs.
2	miles	191,226.6 lbs.
3	MrsMcbeev	188,795.6 lbs.
4	marym7220	30,941.0 lbs.
5	nickyra9799	10,650.2 lbs.
6	CVR	6,959.8 lbs.
7	corpalmer	479.9 lbs.

	Power Song Artist	Power Song Title	Play count
1	Ok Go	Here It Goes Again	14
2	Norah Jones	Above Ground	7
3	Unknown Artist	Let The Good Times Roll	2
4	Beatles	Helter Skelter	1
5	Rage Against The Machine	Killing In The Name Of	1
6	All American Rejects	Move Along	1
7	Metallica	One	1

Sorry for the Outage.

Mcbeev — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:35:50 GMT

I was on vacation with MrsMcbeev for the week. Heck of a time for ISP to change my IP Address....I really need to move hosters.

Trail run for Hippies

TaoRunner — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:32:54 GMT

There aren't many trail runs in Michigan especially long distance (ulta) runs. If you're into that kind of thing check out this web site: www.runwoodstock.com I've run races by this sponsor on this course before and they are well hosted runs. A hilly course for Michigan.

I've always been bit of a Hippy wantabe and I find the "Woodstock" marketing appealing.

So, load up the mini van, get the 8 track tapes, grab a frisbee, roll up a fat one (sleeping bag, it could be cold camping ;-) and join me. It'l be groovy, man.

Congratz to Sroutlaw for being 2008's Top Runner

Mcbeev — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:58:03 GMT

I ran the stats for a year this time, is anyone interested in ths stuff? If so I'll run them for the other Activities. 2007 is farther down.


	UserName	2008 Miles Ran
1	sroutlaw	1,476.68
2	strohland	1,411.46
3	bethk	1,358.11
4	linzomatic	1,319.90
5	amberh333	1,273.87
6	SRybak	1,091.99
7	TaoRunner	876.03
8	laurel2k	862.48
9	dmxc	703.59
10	BmoreRunner	623.43
11	davisdave	519.20
12	MrsMcbeev	463.97
13	marym7220	435.64
14	danmanning2007	413.37
15	greggbernstein	364.64
16	Magdalicious	358.52
17	Mcbeev	330.45
18	Jaeger	308.37
19	miles	265.12
20	NearPerfect9	254.18
21	roxy031	250.88
22	hilix	247.80
23	Tresh	241.89
24	rayl	232.99
25	Tommym	187.23
26	rmussio	170.37
27	wlongman	156.83
28	joshb	156.23
29	amyems	145.92
30	hairylunch	134.45
31	sibyllin	125.89
32	chesbayjill	123.52
33	julie1675	121.81
34	munchi	117.06
35	TechTalk	114.64
36	RunDig	111.51
37	LaFranci	107.66
38	pinker	103.63
39	scottahawley	102.81
40	jdmundo	102.09
41	sYnergenz	93.70
42	koen.windey	88.17
43	Rosyposy14	85.30
44	timbishop	77.91
45	ddonnat	75.96
46	rmundaca	73.42
47	Kreinha	73.01
48	clindstrom	71.84
49	nelso	67.59
50	fitforlife	65.16
51	kmccorma	63.78
52	quincompoix	57.05
53	Smynch	55.68
54	Suze	51.90
55	beens	51.13
56	NightGeo	50.21
57	dldaley	48.50
58	benfulton	47.00
59	aholmes33	46.60
60	rich.fitz	45.22
61	pienchen	43.50
62	nickyra	42.56
63	danifer	41.13
64	ahetland	40.35
65	tmarkman	39.15
66	danielems	37.11
67	daniel	35.14
68	Michael_Schmidt	33.60
69	svk312	33.55
70	Benneiro	32.35
71	joshpjones	30.04
72	Jeff	29.00
73	apa	26.68
74	BuistC	26.20
75	duncs	25.89
76	r3darmy	25.00
77	robergc	24.78
78	xip13	24.15
79	mdeyes	23.02
80	bakercow	21.92
81	jaewright	19.81
82	Wheelz	19.13
83	balance	18.65
84	akhilleus	18.55
85	bryannabanks	18.13
86	gonzo_02	17.77
87	JOBURGHOTTIE	17.31
88	waterRescuer	15.80
89	Matthewdbenson	15.57
90	kikaperez1	15.44
91	katiej2015	15.16
92	fortunados	14.98
93	torrijas	13.36
94	kimras	12.50
95	Arotz	12.10
96	unqtom	11.07
97	twainpeare	11.00
98	ericsteen	10.61
99	runeskaug	10.56
100	mardeenm	10.55
101	geoffswayne	10.43
102	slimpickins	10.25
103	toffytof	10.03
104	DaveSchulz	9.99
105	hps1205	9.92
106	crewdog97	9.67
107	PughRunner	9.63
108	mmm	9.57
109	hewinutah	8.57
110	plebar	8.32
111	aguilalv	8.18
112	jasperse	8.00
113	fifx	7.97
114	sharner	7.80
115	juanandcara	7.30
116	coolestguru	6.85
117	jules	6.29
118	ijg	6.15
119	marscott	6.00
120	webwolf	5.70
121	penguintri	5.70
122	sharpchick	5.39
123	st_clairesmith	5.16
124	neemypeemy	5.13
125	noksooncow	5.00
126	PeterJHart	4.98
127	dreaelaina	4.60
128	Hoobie	4.56
129	ricardomt	4.46
130	jhrastar	4.41
131	lk_today	4.36
132	pittfan2	4.36
133	mrjware	4.00
134	espetersen	4.00
135	alabaster	3.95
136	amitai	3.64
137	maggs	3.50
138	csy	3.49
139	krijn	3.37
140	awalker77	3.23
141	plalonde	3.13
142	JSam	3.10
143	SuperFry	3.01
144	vofstein	2.83
145	ngenesta	2.70
146	domgwo	2.57
147	parka	2.47
148	b_frostie	2.04
149	gazel	2.00
150	atkinsdude	2.00
151	jconmagh	1.99
152	fit4life	1.77
153	roadbuzz76	1.59
154	posit	1.54
155	sillyputty	1.35
156	paulshannon	1.30
157	redbud	1.25
158	savannah	1.20
159	shpyrko	1.07
160	jennifer	1.00
161	chandler55	0.85
162	Reise	0.75
163	netalvesj	0.62
164	dawson64	0.40
165	abc	-
166	tyarrish	-

	UserName	2007 Miles Ran
1	TaoRunner	1,224.60
2	sroutlaw	1,196.98
3	SRybak	891.18
4	MrsMcbeev	727.76
5	Mcbeev	708.04
6	laurel2k	663.16
7	davisdave	613.98
8	linzomatic	583.30
9	BuistC	547.63
10	Kwizim	476.16
11	WojtekM	474.68
12	frenat	459.43
13	booyaa	383.14
14	joshpjones	340.39
15	katyp	299.76
16	TheBird	273.09
17	danmanning2007	259.97
18	beens	249.69
19	mattymo2k1	236.84
20	Joeygirl	228.82
21	dmxc	228.07
22	toeknee8	204.16
23	marym7220	200.88
24	dane	200.04
25	Taylor	198.20
26	louisembarrett	191.21
27	nelso	189.61
28	iPodFreak	186.19
29	nickyra	181.78
30	andreajane2	177.22
31	julie1675	171.32
32	TxAggie05	165.32
33	bethk	157.41
34	hairylunch	134.59
35	NearPerfect9	121.61
36	mmm	119.15
37	renji	106.52
38	soia666	100.37
39	bianca	100.17
40	Dubbs	99.80
41	LAlvillar	93.12
42	noksooncow	90.72
43	Michael_Schmidt	87.05
44	altgenre	86.23
45	jmX	83.98
46	LaFranci	83.53
47	Tommym	83.01
48	pienchen	81.65
49	hoovusmc	80.52
50	BmoreRunner	80.45
51	xip13	77.87
52	krijn	74.91
53	imnewtryme	62.07
54	MattW	60.94
55	Chris Converse	59.40
56	Rainac8	57.41
57	johnnysoko	54.94
58	redoxsim	52.87
59	mtembezi	52.23
60	Heka	51.32
61	brntgrvn	50.76
62	k.kruiz	45.90
63	rcs720	45.32
64	jstruik	42.51
65	kemistx	41.00
66	Tresh	39.64
67	forrestgump	38.79
68	mrjware	37.02
69	MikeGaunt	35.77
70	toffytof	34.49
71	blaxbb	33.08
72	scolon	29.83
73	riversmama	29.25
74	roxy031	28.71
75	Lacho	26.04
76	PughRunner	25.98
77	Dodger	25.92
78	crosspoints	25.86
79	chimera	25.85
80	hillfield	25.57
81	xolesliexo	25.20
82	dew275	23.73
83	lior	23.71
84	uabigbird	22.25
85	cgagliano	21.34
86	xxx	21.01
87	jet	20.51
88	uberfy	20.11
89	Smynch	19.05
90	aaron123	19.01
91	snakey9	17.50
92	jacknjill	17.22
93	ahlan	17.03
94	bmoynihan	16.98
95	Jerry Novak	16.68
96	grey-heron	15.98
97	mangeb	15.81
98	blueazuro	14.66
99	artandsam	14.36
100	mcguire	14.35
101	b_frostie	13.55
102	anthonymking	13.22
103	dergolem	12.45
104	Reister	12.00
105	umerkhan	11.71
106	squidly	11.50
107	szucsmel	11.50
108	zachkroll	11.22
109	Smeck	11.15
110	DaleBuist	11.00
111	Stipo	10.79
112	Dahak	10.77
113	kwainwri	10.77
114	trinity_london	10.74
115	gjparton	10.64
116	mardeenm	10.58
117	akhilleus	10.57
118	rich.fitz	10.41
119	abertolotti	9.44
120	aholmes52	9.37
121	chandler55	9.22
122	nikeplus1	8.03
123	NeoPhire	7.82
124	gerdsousa	7.43
125	rabid	7.40
126	Linda_Christie	7.03
127	jennifer	7.00
128	mefernal	6.90
129	Delux	6.87
130	tommyp	6.82
131	Mschmidt	6.61
132	knoddie	6.40
133	daijoubu	6.25
134	cecilia0088	6.21
135	lilikat	6.00
136	Marcel	5.06
137	VanRheeP	5.00
138	arkasha	4.90
139	Santh	4.80
140	alex224	4.75
141	Wheelz	4.60
142	zach.nordhof	4.44
143	rmundaca	4.01
144	spd3	4.00
145	ceningolmo	4.00
146	fahadq	3.75
147	DonCass	3.60
148	ckiikc	3.34
149	susannag75	3.13
150	bugmenot	3.11
151	p-rick_nelson	3.00
152	connorsdad	3.00
153	Klingeman	3.00
154	jbuist	3.00
155	pras	3.00
156	noelmuku	3.00
157	limeryk	2.88
158	alfie_noakes	2.68
159	jenfavre	2.55
160	khoyt5	2.50
161	brett.vanderhaar	2.40
162	chusweb	2.14
163	giolitto	2.04
164	al1986	2.00
165	Josip	2.00
166	Eagle_Eye	2.00
167	81 turbo	2.00
168	wildy71	1.86
169	GINSU	1.82
170	redraider24	1.80
171	nzadrozny	1.55
172	Noveykins	1.50
173	illestib	1.49
174	jpe81	1.10
175	gabsalin	1.04
176	smithlua	1.03
177	robergc	0.01
178	oot	-
179	travelmug	-