A place for runners.
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.
Went for a sneaky run in work hours yesterday, which means I don't feel that guilty about not going this morning - so currently enjoying a coffee. Full month off due to being clumsy.. Feels good to be back out there.
It was too hot this week... Missed my run today because of errands that ran long: (
Got a new watch though! Fenix 8 51mm amoled. Wanted to use it today, but guess it'll be tomorrow it gets it's first run:)
Training for a 50k in October. Got a 20k run tomorrow then an easy 7k Sunday. Next week is a deload week, which I’m ready for because things are a little sore.
Seen someone mention “hip tuck” on here and been trying to figure out if that’s something I already do or not.
I’ve also been wondering lately if it’s really necessary to size up my running shoes like I’ve always done. Is sizing up still a recommendation in general? All my running shoes are a half size bigger than my regular shoes.
Also, pretty stoked to check out the new Open Run Pro 2’s that just came out.
I’ve also been wondering lately if it’s really necessary to size up my running shoes like I’ve always done. Is sizing up still a recommendation in general? All my running shoes are a half size bigger than my regular shoes.
I just go with whatever feels comfortable, I don't really care what size it is. I generally have a decent idea of how a shoe should feel when trying them out, and I just get whatever size has that feeling.
I've been doing 4 runs for 15-20 miles total a week and started to get soreness/tenderness on the outside of my ankle, tendons maybe. I took a week off, but when I went back out this week I could tell it was still there, just not as bad.
Curious if anyone has any thoughts about what I could change up or if there are stretches I could try out.
If you're (relatively) new to running, dial it back down to half weekly milage and see if that improves things. When I started, my cardio quickly supported more running than my body could handle which led me to over training.
Also, go see a doctor if it persists.
I had trouble with my Achilles heel. During COVID I spend too much time sitting and the tendon shortened. I spend a lot of time stretching, and taking it slow, doing regular walks and short runs.
Yesterday I did a 7km run, with a sub 6min/km pace. Longest run in two years. So happy!
Ran a half marathon in June end ended up with what I can only describe as a stress fracture somewhere in my ankle. Out for weeks with pain. Tried to come back multiple times and just re aggravated it. Did cycling for a month to keep up the cardio. Slowly getting back into things this week and its feeling pretty good although I have a ton of anxiety surrounding my runs now :(
I just want to complete a marathon. Ultimate goal is a trail ultra.
Great goal! It sounds like you're doing everything right. You'll get there. Even if setbacks are frustrating, I'm convinced they are part of a necessary learning process to get to ultra distances.
Had to take four rest days in a row this week because my plantar fasciitis was bugging me a lot and I wanted to get it under control with stretches, massage and strengthening exercises. It's annoying, particularly because I have an ultra coming up in six weeks and don't really want to reduce my load this much at this point. Going to see a chiropractor for the first time tomorrow to see if they can help.
On Tuesday I'm going to an athletics club running group to try out what running in company is like. I usually enjoy solitary runs, but I think I might benefit from some coaching, so I'm giving the club a try.
Really enjoyed watching UTMB coverage this weekend!
Ran my first "early" (07:20 start) morning 10k on Sunday and it was hard work. I usually run at lunch time or in the afternoon and it just felt like my legs were made of stone, I was way off my usual pace.
Also not sure what to do about food at such an early time, especially when I want to start going longer than 10k. I obviously need something to eat but if I have too much then I'll have to wait a couple of hours to feel comfortable. I just had a single slice of jam on toast and it was probably enough until about 8 or 9k where I really started to flag. What do people do?
For a 10km I would consider having a gel around halfway through. They make one with espresso flavor that contains caffeine that I find I can stomach okay in the mornings.
I have also found that I can eat a bowl of oatmeal 30-60 minutes before a run without it bothering me. Slow-burning carbs last longer into your run.
I did wonder if 10km was too short to have a gel, but I might consider it, at least for an early morning run. I haven't tried having a gel yet so maybe I just need to experiment.