How far does an official run/walk during a typical game?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

All games snowed out here tonight , which gave me time to calculate: At 20 seconds per possession a 32 minute game yields 96 possessions. Going C to C, Trail to Lead, Lead to Trail requires a minimum of 42' on a standard sized high school court. 96 possessions x 42' = 3232'. Which is why my previously reported five miles seemed to be awful high. Or maybe I had to cross the court far too often because partners at C and T failed to pick up on rotations.

You should have just given me the numbers and I could have figured it out in a jiffy using my new slide rule. Now if I can only figure out where to purchase a pocket protector. I'll check out Staples' nerd department tomorrow.

[Mark Padgett]

BillyMac - loved your movie.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

You should have just given me the numbers and I could have figured it out in a jiffy using my new slide rule. Now if I can only figure out where to purchase a pocket protector. I'll check out Staples' nerd department tomorrow.

No need to go out.

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[WhistlesAndStripes]

This year I started training to run a marathon next summer. I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I use for running, with a foot pod so I can use it for running indoor on my treadmill. I have taken it out on the court with me a couple times, and I get between .85 and 1 mile per half, whether working 3 man mechanics or 2 man. The two man games I worked were Junior High Games. So, I'm getting about 1.75-2 miles per game.

I put the foot pod on my shoe, and just slip the watch piece that records all the data in my pocket.

[Upward ref]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

This year I started training to run a marathon next summer. I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I use for running, with a foot pod so I can use it for running indoor on my treadmill. I have taken it out on the court with me a couple times, and I get between .85 and 1 mile per half, whether working 3 man mechanics or 2 man. The two man games I worked were Junior High Games. So, I'm getting about 1.75-2 miles per game.

I put the foot pod on my shoe, and just slip the watch piece that records all the data in my pocket.

I'm sure thats illegal equipment in some western states !

[tomegun]

If they ever produce enough, I'm going to get a Fitbit that will answer this question. It would be good to have it before the season is over, but I want it for other uses. The last time I checked, they were filling orders from November...of 2008!

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

This year I started training to run a marathon next summer.

I quit running the real long distances many years ago... just as I started getting really friggin old!

Not enough time to train and I hurt too much.......... Hope you do well!

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

This year I started training to run a marathon next summer. I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I use for running, with a foot pod so I can use it for running indoor on my treadmill. I have taken it out on the court with me a couple times, and I get between .85 and 1 mile per half, whether working 3 man mechanics or 2 man. The two man games I worked were Junior High Games. So, I'm getting about 1.75-2 miles per game.

I put the foot pod on my shoe, and just slip the watch piece that records all the data in my pocket.

W&S-

I love my forerunner for marathon training. The problem with the forerunner is that it's calculated to straight-line running and does not properly register turns. Otherwise, it's a great product but maybe lacking precision for this application.

Any particular marathon you are training for? I'll be in Nashville in April, it's my favorite destination. This will be my third year in Nashville

-Josh

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by jdmara

W&S-

I love my forerunner for marathon training. The problem with the forerunner is that it's calculated to straight-line running and does not properly register turns. Otherwise, it's a great product but maybe lacking precision for this application.

Any particular marathon you are training for? I'll be in Nashville in April, it's my favorite destination. This will be my third year in Nashville

-Josh

I will be running the Mayors Marathon in Anchorage Alaska on June 19th. This is my first marathon.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

This year I started training to run a marathon next summer. I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I use for running, with a foot pod so I can use it for running indoor on my treadmill. I have taken it out on the court with me a couple times, and I get between .85 and 1 mile per half, whether working 3 man mechanics or 2 man. The two man games I worked were Junior High Games. So, I'm getting about 1.75-2 miles per game.

I put the foot pod on my shoe, and just slip the watch piece that records all the data in my pocket.

W&S,

Thought this was a great idea! I borrowed a 305 from a friend who is a competitive distance runner & tried it at my GV game last night. It was a quick paced competitive game - final verdict was 1.8 miles - right in with your numbers. I'd imagine in a run & gun boy's game it might be a little over 2 miles.

[BillyMac]

Boys prep school game today, two person game, on a ninety-four foot court. Just for kicks, I carried a pedometer in my back pocket. I put it in my pocket after getting dressed in the locker room before the game, and took it out in the locker room after the game. I had it set on a stride length a little bit less than my running stride.

Total mileage covered in the game: 3.1 miles.

Only one adult beverage after the game. How many miles per gallon does that figure to be? Wait. Let me get my new slide rule.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Boys prep school game today, two person game, on a ninety-four foot court. Just for kicks, I carried a pedometer in my back pocket. I put it in my pocket after getting dressed in the locker room before the game, and took it out in the locker room after the game. I had it set on a stride length a little bit less than my running stride.

Total mileage covered in the game: 3.1 miles.

Only one adult beverage after the game. How many miles per gallon does that figure to be? Wait. Let me get my new slide rule.

Depends on how many ounces I suppose.