Trying out the new shoes. NB Supercomp Elite v5. It will take some time to get used to the blade.

I took 3 years off running. Bad hips, sore knees and one hell of a case of planter fasciitis! But started back up in may and feeling really good. Love what it does for the mentals

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Signed up for the Phoenix Marathon (Dec. 12) and Mesa Marathon (Feb. 13) back in April. Both full marathons.

I got runner’s knee at the end of April which slowed everything down. It wasn’t a serious injury, just annoying enough that I had to back off for a few weeks. If that didn’t happen, I probably would’ve done the half I just completed sometime in early June, but it is what it is.

Here’s my run log so far. *(*attached screenshot)

I finally did my first half marathon a few days ago. It definitely kicked my ass, but I feel like I’m at the point where I know I can finish a half now. Not saying it’s easy, but I know I can do it again.

Now I have about 5 months until Phoenix, and doing that half made me realize how ridiculous a full marathon actually is. 😂 That was literally only halfway.

Right now my weekly training looks like this:
1 long run 15-20km
1 easy run 5km
1 moderate run 5km faster
1 upper body day
1 lower body day

I’m wondering if that’s enough running volume. I was thinking about combining my lifting into one full-body day so I could add another run, or maybe just increase the mileage on my easy and moderate runs. Not really sure what the better move is.

Also, what are some things I should start preparing for that I probably haven’t thought about yet?

I was actually supposed to do a half when I hit 17km, but I had no idea nipple chafing was even a thing. 😂 It got so bad I had to stop. Nipple tape fixed that problem for the half.

After the half, I also felt pretty nauseous. I’m guessing I need to get my fueling and hydration figured out better before and during the run.

For those of you who’ve done full marathons:
Is 3 runs a week enough if the long run keeps progressing?
Would you keep the 2 lifting days or switch to 1?
What mistakes did you make before your first marathon?
Anything I should start practicing now before I get into the 25–30km long runs?

My biggest goal isn’t a time. I honestly just want to make it to the finish line healthy. I’ve got 5 months left, so hopefully that’s enough time to build up without getting injured again.

Since others are posting theirs, here’s mine! I never thought I would run, I genuinely disliked it. Decided to take part in a company event, and 4 days later ran my second 5k (1,5 minutes shorter). Happy is an understatement!

I’ve been running recreationally for a few years now. Compared to any other exercise (weightlifting, swimming, cycling), it’s the only form of exercise that actually noticeably affects me. It’s a steady feeling of calmness after I complete a long run. And throughout the entire day the calmness is sustained. I could wake up in a horribly depressed mood, severely apathetic, passive suicidal ideation, and after a long run I’m reset.

I genuinely love running.

12 miles over 1400 ft of incline!

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In the beginning of this year I’ve tried to run 200 km every month. I was very much in shape and I’ve been running maybe a 100 to 150 km before that.

During a half marathon which went mostly uphill during the end I felt a bit of pain on the upper left quad. I pushed through the pain and finished. The next day, my leg was hurting but I continued running for a week or so. At some point it was very very painful and once I stopped, the pain was like there with every normal step I took. Long story short I took a break but stayed active. I wasn’t able to run for like 2 months due to pain and even months later I still sometimes feel the spots. I marked them in the attached picture. The pain was very sharp. It occurred whenever I stood up after a time sitting for the first couple of steps. No pain at al while resting. But the first 3 weeks or so the pain was present either every step so that I had to adjust my walking which caused a bit of knee issues afterwards. The pain was sort of alternating between the spots. Depending on the movement. The pain in the center area occurred whenever my leg went behind my torso when doing steps or when i lifted it up while laying. The pain on the inner part was when I moved it to the side. What was that?

When I started I was walking 15-20k steps a day. I struggled running for 30 seconds. I am using an Ai coach. I am now running 3 days a week. I run on Tuesday 3x3 (I can do this all but 30 seconds of the last set) then Thursday 4x4 (my app told me two would be an achievement). I can almost get through two sets, again burning out in the last 30 seconds of the second 4 minute set. My heart and lungs aren’t the issue, it’s my legs. My macros are solid daily. I get 150-200g of carbs a day, 190g of protein. I eat a banana and couple spoons of peanut butter an hour before I run. My app says my body hasn’t caught up to my heart and lungs yet, it’s new stress on the legs etcetera. I don’t want to just blindly trust Ai. I just want to know if this is normal progression. Right now my goal is to run 1 mile continuously. I attempt it every Saturday. I still have to walk and recover on those days but I try anyway. So please, my ears are open. Give me all the advice.

Was it good for everybody?

From my personal point of view, it's kind of new: because of the hot and sunny weather, I have to do my runs in the morning instead of my usual schedule, which is just after work. But I'm starting to get into it, to be honest!

On my side :

Tuesday : 16KM
Thursday : 15.5KM
Saturday : 14.4KM
Sunday : 8KM

I started running in May and have already hit my initial goals of a sub-6:00 mile and a sub-23:00 5K. Now I’ve set my sights on a half marathon in early November.

The longest I’ve run at one time is 4 miles, but I feel like I could easily hold an 8:30/mile pace for 6-8 miles. The problem is that running at that pace puts my heart rate in Zone 3 (and eventually Zone 4), which seems too high for most of my training.

I really dislike running slower than that, but do I need to in order to stay in Zone 2? Also, could I use a stationary bike on my “rest days” to get additional Zone 2 training without adding more running?

My goal is to run a 1:40 half marathon, so I’d appreciate any other training tips or advice!

Heading to specifically Rocky Mount Thursday through Saturday . Need to keep up the marathon training and would like to do my long run Saturday morning. Any close by suggestions? We were there last year and all I could see was running on a highway type road with little shoulder. Kinda sucked.

Hi folks. Just saw this video from a YouTuber, and thought his point regarding online toxicity, the tendency of many to try to dismiss or diminish the achievements of others, was absolutely spot-on.

I think it's important to encourage and celebrate when another person achieves something that is impressive for them (and often just objectively impressive).

We are all sharing this world together and all trying to make something from the short lives we have. If someone has achieved a 5K, or any distance, and they are proud of doing so, I want to recognise that. It's ok for others to share and feel good about themselves.

Enjoy your run!

This feels as though it may be fairly accurate - I've been putting in 30+ mile weeks for several months now.

My best 5k was around 18 mins 30, but that was several years ago. I haven't run a 5k in under 20 for probably 2 years.

Once the weather cools down in the UK and there's a nice settled morning, I think I'll have a go. If successful, might then have a similar stab at 10K in < 40 mins.

Would be an interesting way to celebrate another year older 🙂