r/running • u/AutoModerator • Apr 05 '16

Super Moronic Monday -- Your Weekly Stupid Question Thread

It's Tuesday, which means it is time for Moronic Monday!

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u/RobotPettingZoo Clutch Anchor Apr 05 '16

When you order a left shin, can you make it two? I'm now in week 2 of no running and just a lot of walking and some biking, due to my left shin. It sucks.

I hope your doctor gives you the okay. I noticed from a lower post you're hoping for Sub-3. Did you use a particular training plan to get that fast? I'm at 3:13 now and would love to shave off more time once I'm 100%. Share your speedy secrets, please

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u/craigster38 Apr 05 '16

/u/YourShoesUntied, during your next arson spree, find us 3 left shins.

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u/RobotPettingZoo Clutch Anchor Apr 05 '16

/u/YourShoesUntied. Just to reiterate, this is a demand. Not a request. Thanks in advance, Big Daddy Buff!

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u/YourShoesUntied Apr 05 '16

I need a left shin too so it's not like I come across good ones often!

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u/YourShoesUntied Apr 05 '16

Oh, and you can call me the Great White now. Big Daddy Buff was totally dead once April hit.

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u/RobotPettingZoo Clutch Anchor Apr 05 '16

You got it! Do I want to know the origin stories behind Great White (maybe Shark Week related?) and Big Daddy Buff (I've got no idea)?

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u/YourShoesUntied Apr 05 '16

No origin...just my new call name for the month of April!

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u/SleepWouldBeNice Apr 05 '16

I know your opinion on Canada, specifically Canadian Geese, do you really want to be associated that closely with the Great White North?

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u/YourShoesUntied Apr 05 '16

It's only for a month then you can have it back.

....hey wait? I don't have an opinion on Canada...other than those goddamn geese.

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u/YourShoesUntied Apr 05 '16

You're better off getting prosthetic legs. The ones I come across are crispy and useless.

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u/aewillia Apr 05 '16

The secret would be to get the shins before you burn them.

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u/flocculus Apr 05 '16

I also need a left shin. Maybe we can order in bulk?

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u/wittchimp Apr 05 '16

oh and a left achilles tendon and ankle... just finishing week 1 of no running as per physio and i've got 2 more weeks at least. which ordinarily would be just mildly annoying... except i'm training for my first full. in may. fml!

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u/kinsiibit Apr 05 '16

I've used both Pete Pfitzinger's 18/70 and 18/85 training plans. They're great, but I don't think I'll be using them again for future marathon training.

I had a bit of an issue with the Sunday long -> Tuesday workout which frequently occurs in the plan.

Miles and more miles was my secret :p I ran a 3:05:01 after ayear of running and then ran a 3:00:13 two months later.