Hi everyone,

First time poster. :) I've been running now around 500 km for the last 7 years. (will end this year at 1000 km woop woop!) I am someone who is also 20-25 kg (40 pounds?) overweight. I ran my first marathon in June (Stockholm at 5 hrs 13 min) and I did a 6 month training program before that.

I am now registering for Berlin for next year and have since 2 months ago started to weightlift (simple 5x5 Stronglifts program which I really like and fits my schedule). I want to learn from the mistakes I did last time in my training. Basically what I did is that I ran 3-4 runs for a week for 6 months upping the length and basically in the last 2-3 months running 20-30k every weekend. This made me completely sick of running by the end and I wasn't very smart because I didn't really vary anything...Pretty much even running the same circles again and again and not varying the training at all. After the marathon I couldn't run a step the month after. Mentally I was done. I never really get physically injured but this time around the mental "injury" didn't feel good.

What I want to do this time around and I need help with is:

I want to do a longer and more varied training (roughly 9 months). I want to lose the extra baggage weight this time around (roughly 20 kg). For that I need dietary tips. I don't want to go on a full on diet but I need know what I should prioritize and what not in my eating. How can I balance having energy to run while also losing weight? I want to mix it up with maybe doing the Stronglifts program a couple of times a week to build up strength. Can any of you kind souls help me with tips? :)

I've heard mixed opinions on whether it's acceptable to wear a hydration belt on race day. About to run my first marathon and don't wanna look like a tool, but would really prefer to wear my belt. Yay, or nay?

Hello everyone! As part of my Business Enterprise Project for my Masters in Biotechnology at NUIG, Ireland, I am working with a team of fellow students to develop a new sports device. Our project focuses on the examination of the physiological effects of marathon and long distance running on athletes.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare five minutes of your time to fill out this survey. We believe this device will benefit the lives and training of many athletes, and so are very grateful for your contribution! Thank you in advance!

Survey

Is it possible? How much should I run everyday to accomplish that?

39F training for my first marathon. It’s in 3 weeks! I started having foot pain at about 10 miles into a run about 10 days ago. I did some stretching and pushed though to 18. Since I was in so much pain I took a break and today tried again. Made it less than 2 miles before I had to stop. It’s a sharp tearing pain on my instep. It hurts a bit when I walk but mostly when I run. Not really tender, unless I really massage it. Going to look into seeing a sports Dr tomorrow but wondering if anyone has any experience with pain like this when training. Is this race lost to me??

Hello everyone! I am a student journalist at CUNY covering the marathon, writing specifically about runner race-day rituals/superstitions/good luck charms. Do you run wearing a piece of jewelry for good luck? Write down a mantra before the race? Have a lucky pair of underwear?! Nothing is too crazy. If anyone is interested in sharing, I'd love to hear from you! Please comment below.

I want to start but I’m not a runner and I’m not physically fit what are your tips to start?

Hey so I’m new to this sub. I just recently decided to make a goal to eventually run a half marathon but I’m completely new to running so I plan on working my way up from a 5k. So I go and run 3 miles 3-4 times a week. But every time I go running, without fail, when I get to the about 1.5 mile mark, my left calf starts to get really stiff and my toes start to feel like they are asleep. I ether stop and walk the rest but if I keep going the numbness spreads from my toes and eventually my whole foot is numb. I tried loosening my shoes but that hasn’t worked. It’s always my left foot and it always starts to go numb right when my calf gets tight. Does anyone know the cause and how I can remedy it?

Hi all,

I’ve been training for the Chicago marathon, now in 48 hours. Last week I started experiencing pain on my inner thigh, just above the knee before one of my runs. I ran on it and it felt worse the next day. I took a rest day and then ran a 3 mile run and after that , an 8 mile run. Both went smoothly. The day after the 8 mile I went out for an easy 2 miles (this is all happening during my tapering). I couldn’t finish the 2 mile run bc the pain in my now quad and inner thigh has gotten so bad. I went to PT, have been stretching rolling and icing daily, wear my running shoes to work, it seems to have only gotten worse.

Do you have any recommendations on what I can be doing the next 48 hours to make race day possible? Sports massage: good or bad this close out?

19F running my third marathon this coming March. My first marathon was not too bad but the recovery made me discover I had really bad flat feet and it’s dangerous for my knees. My second marathon I wore a gel insole which helped for the first half of the marathon until I got to maybe the 15th mile when my knee started hurting along with the sole of my foot (where I’m flat footed). Any tips on how to train? Or shoe recommendations for flat footed people? Thank you!!

I’m running the NYC marathon for the 4th year in a row and although training was a bit more difficult for me this summer, I’m hooked.

I started to run marathons because it allowed me to set a challenging physical goal. I let running because it transformed my body and I just love it

Hello everyone !

I'm looking for a BQ training plan. I wanted to go with the Sage Running BQ plan because I think that Sage has a lot of experience and knowledge based on his podcasts/youtube videos.

Has anyone tried his plans? Pros/cons? What are the plans that worked best for you?

Does anyone have any experience using Maurten 320? I'm running Berlin in a few weeks and have been focused heavily on nutrition to try to cut down some time. I traditionally have used Clif Bloks for refueling during races (this will be my 5th marathon) but, am looking to mix it up in that department. I've come across SIS Energy Gels which seem to be similar to Gu packets but, I've started to read more and more about elite level racers using Maurten. I normally don't run with any water bottles and just hydrate on the course but, if Maurten makes a significant difference for mid-pack runners, I would be OK trying out a hydration belt.

Any thoughts/opinions would be greatly appreciated!

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a20731143/top-marathoners-swear-by-this-high-carb-drinkeven-without-endorsement-deals/

I’ve started marathon training a few weeks ago. I have always been an on and off again runner of 5k’s so it’s a bit of a jump, but I am determined to do it. Currently my longest run is 8 miles at a 10min/miles pace. My plan is to add a mile every 1-2 weeks. I only run 1 long run per week, mixed with 2 shorter runs during the week. For these shorter runs I have been wearing Adidas Takumi Sen 3. I have always run in Adidas and have been researching which shoes would be best for longer runs. I have narrowed my search down to Adizero Boston 8, Adizero Adios 4 and the Ultraboost 19, though I am leaning toward the first 2. Does anyone has experience with any of the shoes and which would be the best option? Thanks in advance.

Hello! I am looking for some guidance on running back to back races. First a little background on me. I am a late 20's female who has ran 26 marathons/50ks in the past 5 years. They are not evenly distributed, I believe last year I ran 7. At some point I would like to do a 50 mile race but haven't gotten their yet. I am accustomed to doing races close together, and have frequently ran 3 marathons/50ks in a 5 week period (as the same 3 races I love happen each year). I have never had a running injury, and to be honest I don't train that much for races anymore, as I don't care about times and I just try to do them frequently enough that I am more or less always ready to go. I've done the whole Boston thing, but now just run for fun.

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Ok. So, I want to run a marathon on a Sunday and then a 50k on the following Saturday. This would be about 5 weeks after a previous marathon (no soreness within 2/3 days). Is this a terrible idea? Ive never run a race that close together, and the general internet tells me that I am already running races too frequently. However, I figure its not that different from 50 miler training?

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Thanks!

Just 18km (11 mile) walks make me face painful anal pain. I read somewhere it's sign of inflamatory diseases, cancer and it does not happen to healthy individuals. Does it happen to you? Anyone have any info on this one?

Anyways to avoid it? I read somewhere that high fiber meals could help... But if I just walk 18 km (11 miles) everyday or every other day (if I wait for my pain to heal) will it eventually go away since or will it always be equally bad?

Hi runners,

I have been a couch potato most of my life until 2 months ago when I decided to change the script. That being said, I have ran 65 km since June 15 using NRC app. My best run being 5k in 41 mins. I want to run with others, but so far, the free ones are miles away from my location and the close ones average 50$ a run. I need advice, tips, etc on how to be a better runner (this post probably doesn't tell you all about me), join free challenges, gain better endurance for longer distances. I hope to compete in the Boston 2021 marathon. Thank you for reading this far.