When I first started running I wore a pair of Adidas like the ones Run DMC wore. It's not going to kill you, but you'll be surprised at how much easier it is with a pair of proper running shoes.

So, here's a question for you guys. I finish up my run by going through a park and then a large field that belongs to my building. I like finishing that way because there are berms back there and it's a good end to the workout. Anyway, a lot of times when I'm coming across the field this broad has a crazy standard poodle running around off leash out there.

The first time I encountered it, it ran into me at full speed and nearly knocked me down. Needless to say I was annoyed. The idiot owner's kid came running to get the dog and I said something like, "Come on, put that thing on a leash" and the kid grabbed the dog.

The next time I saw the dog the kid and what I assumed to be his grandfather had him loose out there. The fucker came charging at me again, stripping his teeth, and growling in his throat. I stopped and this time I yelled at the old man and said I was going to kick the dog in his head next time he came at me like that. I have no doubt if I had kept running the thing would have bitten me. And then one of the owners would get that dog owner smile and say something like, "Oh, he's just playing." And look, I don't hate dogs. I just shouldn't have to deal with one snapping at my heels behind my house. There are plenty of dog parks.

Then, about a week ago, the fucker actually grabbed my jacket with his teeth. I looked at the idiot broad and said, "Come on! I shouldn't have to deal with this." She got this psuedo-sympathetic look and nodded and said, "I know."

Today I was finishing strong and suddenly I hear deep growling and barking and the fucker is right on top of me. I stopped and started going nuts. "PUT THAT MOTHERFUCKER ON A LEASH!!!!! YOU STUPID FUCKERS!!! NEXT TIME I WILL MACE THAT COCKSUCKER RIGHT IN HIS FACE!" The broad and the kid scrambled to collect him.

My question is, what do I really do? I really don't want to mace the dog. It's not his fault he has never been trained. I'd like to mace the broad, but I don't want to get arrested. What would you do?

DISASTER. Go to a running store (not footlocker -- a real running store) and get fitted in a proper pair of running shoes. Once you settle on a pair you are happy with then order the replacements on line (i.e http://www.runningwarehouse.com/); cheaper, free shipping, no sales tax.

When I first started running I wore a pair of Adidas like the ones Run DMC wore. It's not going to kill you, but you'll be surprised at how much easier it is with a pair of proper running shoes.

+1 on runningwarehouse.com. you can save a lot buying last years model of any particular shoe as well. I found some Ascis Gel Nimbus 15's (last years model) for $75, the 16's are going for $125 or so. I'm not a good enough runner to know the difference, but i love the 15's. i would imagine the same can be said for all shoe manufacturers.

i have been running pretty well these days, i really enjoy running in the cooler/cold weather. i have been doing 35 miles per week the last month or so and (knock on wood) have felt great, no aches or pains. with several of my friends having competed in marathons this fall I have to admit the idea is starting to grow on me so i hope to log a large base of miles this winter and get up into the 40-45 miles per week territory by spring and see how I am feeling at that point. maybe start thinking about a spring half and a fall '15 full marathon. for now just a lot of training miles and 5k and 10k racing.

When I first started running I wore a pair of Adidas like the ones Run DMC wore. It's not going to kill you, but you'll be surprised at how much easier it is with a pair of proper running shoes.

So, here's a question for you guys. I finish up my run by going through a park and then a large field that belongs to my building. I like finishing that way because there are berms back there and it's a good end to the workout. Anyway, a lot of times when I'm coming across the field this broad has a crazy standard poodle running around off leash out there.

The first time I encountered it, it ran into me at full speed and nearly knocked me down. Needless to say I was annoyed. The idiot owner's kid came running to get the dog and I said something like, "Come on, put that thing on a leash" and the kid grabbed the dog.

The next time I saw the dog the kid and what I assumed to be his grandfather had him loose out there. The fucker came charging at me again, stripping his teeth, and growling in his throat. I stopped and this time I yelled at the old man and said I was going to kick the dog in his head next time he came at me like that. I have no doubt if I had kept running the thing would have bitten me. And then one of the owners would get that dog owner smile and say something like, "Oh, he's just playing." And look, I don't hate dogs. I just shouldn't have to deal with one snapping at my heels behind my house. There are plenty of dog parks.

Then, about a week ago, the fucker actually grabbed my jacket with his teeth. I looked at the idiot broad and said, "Come on! I shouldn't have to deal with this." She got this psuedo-sympathetic look and nodded and said, "I know."

Today I was finishing strong and suddenly I hear deep growling and barking and the fucker is right on top of me. I stopped and started going nuts. "PUT THAT MOTHERFUCKER ON A LEASH!!!!! YOU STUPID FUCKERS!!! NEXT TIME I WILL MACE THAT COCKSUCKER RIGHT IN HIS FACE!" The broad and the kid scrambled to collect him.

My question is, what do I really do? I really don't want to mace the dog. It's not his fault he has never been trained. I'd like to mace the broad, but I don't want to get arrested. What would you do?

Once I stop working 60 hours/week and the weather turns, I'll be hitting the pavement. Can't wait!

I run 3.2 miles as that is the distance from my house to the path and one up and back on the path. I thought I was doing pretty well. All of you guys put me to shame.

There was a community alert of a naked guy running on the path who grabbed a woman's butt. It wasn't me.

I don't see where you guys find the time for all this exercise. I'd be lucky to get 4 days in a week that weren't packed from the time I woke up until the time I fell asleep. My only solution was to wake up at like 4 am to run. I tried it. Fuck that noise.

i just got back from a 2 week florida vacation yesterday, and couldn't wait to run in the cold air again. running in that humidity down there sucked, even if the temps were pleasant otherwise. i run much better in the winter cold than in the warm weather. i went for a 7-miler last night after driving all day and it felt great.

logged 4 miles Saturday and 4 miles Sunday. Both days I went to indoor track. I can deal with the cold, but unplowed roads...no way.

i just got back from a 2 week florida vacation yesterday, and couldn't wait to run in the cold air again. running in that humidity down there sucked, even if the temps were pleasant otherwise. i run much better in the winter cold than in the warm weather. i went for a 7-miler last night after driving all day and it felt great.

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