What are some ways to add creativity to your runs?

an artistic touch? that sounds kinda gay.

i suggest running through a semi-crowded place and just run up and hump every 10th guy or so that you see. the run will no doubt become a progression run, as a few of these violated men will likely give chase, so maybe wear some flats or something just in case you hump a fast guy.

SWITCHING-jaywalk as many times as you can, or run in the middle of the road for as long as possible

JUMPING MANDATE-jump off or over everything that comes in your way that you can jump off or over

WRONG WAY!-run backwards

CROSSWALK SPRINTS-sprint every crosswalk

ROLLERCOASTER-every hill you go down keep arms up til the bottom cuz its a rollercoaster

FORWARD VELOCITY-grab every pole along the way for an energy boost

THE HUNCH-run while touching the ground with your hands for as long as possible, then do it again when you get the urge

MR DANGEROUS-run downhill through knee-high brush

WATER TAUNTING-run along the water at the beach as close as you can avoiding every coming wave and going in when the water is pulled out

REALLY FREAKING HARD-run parallel to the ocean in the water (as high as you like) to the other end of the beach and back

THE ANIMAL-run straight up a hill disreagarding trails

STUPID GAME-on a run, green lights= straigh and reds= lefts. go until you get 3 red and then take the street you were on back home.

CUTOFFS-practice pack racing in packed city places

THE SPIRAL- start in lane 9 and every lap go down a lane and increase speed. go until you reach 1.

my favorite- run around th kitchen til you get a full workout in and don't have to go outside

SKID RUN- on dirt track, trail or at the beach jump into a skid throughout the run for as long as you are on that terrain or at least until you hit a PR.

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GROUP RUNS

RAIN RUNS- try to splash the person you are running with every puddle that comes your way.

ORANGE FIGHTS- Run through a orange grove and hit the person you are running with with as many oranges as possible

GROUP WEAVING, need at least 3 people, make patterns and rotating formations while running

Indian run

Follow the Leader

If you are running with at least one other person, it's always fun to "air-raid" unsuspecting pedestrians. I also like to do "sprinkler runs" in the summer where I run through as many sprinklers as I can find.

I like to run beside cars and race them at traffic lights. Where I live there's a nice grassy median in the middle of the road and when I'm stopped and the light changes I sprint all out. I probably get 300m out before the car catches me. On roads where lights are very frequent you could follow the same car for a couple miles. I guess these are fartlek runs for me. Just be careful.

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i want to hear more.

for fun, your list was great, especially the names.

water taunting, that's classic.

very nice!! gonna have to try the weaver--that looks fun!

Are you toolbags serious?

0/10 regardless for giving runners a bad rap.

I've done the golf course run before while golfers are playing, but I've stayed well on the outside of the course in the rough. Also, it's only been on small courses. Golf courses are great during the winter....no golfers, miles of cart paths.

Alan

Your list is good. I would add robbing a bank part way through your run, and racing a squirrel.

Use your right brain to run.

How about adding a new twist to your long run each week.

Just make sure it's off a short pier.

Only run turning right.

Only run turning left.

Only run on streets that end in a vowel.

If you live out in the country with winding roads the only turning right or left could make it interesting....

Alan

spank your monkey after every 2 miles.

Grocery store run is fun especially as a team. Only problem is there is only one or two ways out of there for when the manager comes after you.

[quote]jail & hate mail wrote:

Lately I've been trying to come up with ways to add an artistic touch to my running. Here are a few of my ideas:

-running through a golf course in the middle of the day while golfers are playing

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I do this one nearly every day, and Ive gotten chased by staff and golfers on golf carts. Lets just say that they dont navigate in the rough very well.

In the winter in Wisconsin you get a lot of geese on the local golf course. The dog and I tear off after them. First we'll try and split the pack off at the ends so we can spend more time chasing them. If you go right into the heart of the gaggle they all go up at once.

One time my buddies dog went freakin' flyin' after a large gathering down by the river. Unfortunately for the dog he didn't notice the crystal clear ice they were sitting on and went ass over tin cup about four times in an epic crash and burn once he hit the ice on the ground. It was pretty hilarious. As a note he wasn't anywhere near the actual river.

Good times!

Go on a treasure hunt for things along side the road. You would be surprised what you find.