1) 4 miles
2) 24 miles
3) Varies but I'm using Nikes Reax 3's right now but have had consistently good results from New Balance and Asics.
4)Clothing to me is one of my most important considerations, I always run in spandex under my shorts, I hate chafing. Started running without sunglasses and still can't get used to wearing for running. Tunes are mandatory.
5) A little over 10min/mile but hoping it will go up as I drop weight
6.) Not really a race for myself as I'm not doing it competitively but Nov. 9th will be running a 5k for wounded warriors
Great Cause for the 5K!!!
There aren't any trails near me. My old high school, which is a 5 min. drive from me, has a special track for running. It's very comfortable. The problem is that running in a circle is just so boring. I can't bring myself to do it regularly.
Those tracks are great for your joints, but I agree with you running in circles has got to be the worst type of run there is! I had to do 4 miles on the track once, that's 16 times around the most boring stretch of recycled rubber on earth! Track running is very hard to do.