Just a general thread about running. How’s your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury etc.
Been running 3x a week as religously as possible since maybe May. I’m using an app called Just Run which is designed to slowly build you up to doing a nonstop a 5k. I’ve really taken my time with it and have just reached the point where I’m actually getting into the 5k sessions which feels great. I’ve also gotten back into a consistent weightlifting regime, so overall this is probably the best I’ve heen taking care of myself since high school.
I don’t have a particular goal besides sticking to it and skipping as few exercises as possible/forcing myself to do it even when I don’t feel like it. It would be cool to graduate to some 10k’s maybe before the new year though.
This sounds awesome dude. Taking it slow is a great move - really helps to prevent injuries. Once you get to 5k, I think you’ll find the hurdle to 10k is lower than the initial hurdle of 5.
Thank you, and yeah I’ve struggled with shinsplints on and off in the past so going slow really helped (and finding decent shoes).
My neighbor mentioned he likes to run, so I volunteered to join him. I need the motivation. But it turns out he prefers to drive to a nice destination and start from there? That seems like way too much work for me. Ever heard of someone doing that?
Yes, I do the same 🙂 I drive 5 minutes to be able to start running in the national park. Instead of 3 km up over pavement (and back). Or, for my Sunday long runs, I like to go further away to see new sights.
Yes I’ve heard of many people doing it like that. I don’t get it, it completely nullifies the point of running being quick and easily accessible IMO. If you’re pro or semi-pro and training for an event type that your local area doesn’t provide the optimal training conditions for, it makes sense. But for the other 99% of us that are just recreational runners, it just seems silly.
I have a 12 km next week. Last year I injured my calf 1 month out, this year I get sick 2 weeks out. Really hoping it’s all cleared out of my system by the time race day comes. I went for a pretty slow run yesterday and still felt terrible because I was so clogged up.
I’m almost to the point of needing new running shoes.
Once I get a new pair in the next couple weeks, what’s something good to do with the old shoes? I’d rather not just toss them in the trash.
You can ask the store whether they accept old shoes to recycle them. If not, there may be a specialized container someplace in your neighborhood that collects old clothes and shoes.
Had a nice run past Friday. I was off from work, so I planned to run in the morning before the 28C temps would ruin my day. However my run was plagued by other weather. Just before I planned to go there was a sudden nearby lightning strike, followed by a few more in the coming minutes. Kinda spooked me.
After that was over though, I decided to go for it. Pushed a bit harder than normal and managed to get a nice below 55 min 10K. Pushing just on the edge of comfort in the humid 24C, so it was actually still relaxing. Can’t wait for the lower temps now that the autumn is about to begin. Running in the warm conditions of summer is a fun challenge, but it definitely limits the peak performance…
Yeah I hate running in warmer weather too. Always feel my best on those cold mornings in winter.
Well winter here has other problems. I think I prefer 25C over 3C and rain or running over re-frozen snow and ice. I also tend to get a runny or blocked nose from cold air. But spring and fall generally have the best weather for running here.
I’ve decided to start getting up early on Sunday’s so I can get an early morning run in, and finding the runs a struggle. I’m doing 10k (my longest ever run is only 11km) but they feel a lot more difficult than they do when I run at mid-day or the afternoon.
This Sunday I was up at 5:30, had an overnight oats breakfast, waited about 45 to 50 minutes and headded out for 7am. My legs felt stiff and my upper thighs a bit sore - maybe I need to do more on my warm up than I normally would do?
I’ve been wanting to start pushing past the 10km barrier and work for more but I really struggled, nearly gave up after 7km but just kept going. I’m glad I did but disappointed that I couldn’t go further. Looking at Strava I’ve only done 9 runs that are 10km+ so maybe I’m being a bit hard on myself.
I think if your body is not used to getting up at 5:30am and eating, its gonna feel weird. My only morning run is usually a parkrun, and I don’t eat before that. My other runs (12 - 16 km) I usually wait until I’ve had a large meal + 90 minutes then go.
I usually run in the evenings, I struggle with events because they usually are run early in the morning (so I have the same issue, having to get up early just to eat).
For getting past 10km, just make sure you are putting a long run into your weekly runs, and keep increasing your total mileage week on week. Yeah, it will be a struggle until your body can catch up to it.
Ran six out of seven days this week and it mostly went well. Plantar fasciitis didn’t get any worse, and was barely noticeable for several days.
I finally concluded I probably just have to replace my main pair of distance running shoes, which I’ve been hesitant to do since I felt like I’ve already spent a lot on gear and races lately. I’ll see what the chiropractor I’m going to see tomorrow has to say…
Try Super Feet inserts (the orange ones). ~$50 USD. Cheaper than a pair of running shoes. Just take out the insoles in your current pair.
Interesting, I’ll look into it! Do they help with support around the heel?
Yes, they saved my feet. I swear by them. The next best thing to getting custom $200+ orthotics from a foot doctor. I own several pairs. Even my casual shoes have them inside.
My foot injury had flared up so I’m taking a short break. My first 10k fun run in a month or so, so hopefully I’ll get back out there soon.
My current goal is to get up to running 60 miles (96.5km) per week. I’ve been doing the only raise your mileage by <=10% every week, so this is week 3 and my goal is 38 miles (61km). I’ll be taking a slower week next week, I’ve been told you should have a smaller week every 4 weeks. I’m not sure how I feel about starting to run twice a day.
I blew out my Altras last week on my long trail run. Not sure if they were just weak or I kicked a root, both are possible.
Also sort of training for a beer mile, so I’m doing more speed work than normal. I normally don’t do speed work…
First run in a few weeks this morning. Felt pretty heavy and slow. Much slower pace than a few weeks ago… Good to get out there again though. Hopefully injuries will stay at bay for a while.
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