Yes definitely! I would love to do a marathon one day but honestly I just don’t think I can be bothered
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I think most if not all monitor heart rate, and mine (I have a vivoactive 3) does tell you stress levels based on HR but I’m not sure I find it super accurate.
The only things I would say are an absolute must are supportive, well fitting running shoes! Everything else is just nice to to have IMO.
Running a marathon competitively is a big buzz, but running one on your own is like a war of attrition, and is incredibly boring. Half marathons are far more interesting and are just about long enough to keep you motivated to the bitter endYes definitely! I would love to do a marathon one day but honestly I just don’t think I can be bothered
I was so glad to see this thread but then I saw everyones times and goals and immediately felt like a potato
I go through phases with running. At the moment
I can do between 5-7k but I am SO slow! My pace is usually somewhere between 7:25-7:44 per km. I used to be able to run at a 6:15 pace so not sure what happened there as I’ve never trained this regularly before so I really thought I would
be improving.
I go through phases with running. At the moment
I can do between 5-7k but I am SO slow! My pace is usually somewhere between 7:25-7:44 per km. I used to be able to run at a 6:15 pace so not sure what happened there as I’ve never trained this regularly before so I really thought I would
be improving.
you’re not slow honestly, it’s best to go at whatever pace you feel comfortable.I was so glad to see this thread but then I saw everyones times and goals and immediately felt like a potato
I go through phases with running. At the moment
I can do between 5-7k but I am SO slow! My pace is usually somewhere between 7:25-7:44 per km. I used to be able to run at a 6:15 pace so not sure what happened there as I’ve never trained this regularly before so I really thought I would
be improving.
I much prefer running around the pace you are and do most of my running around that pace to be honest! It stops being enjoyable for me if I’m pushing myself constantly.
If you do want to do some speed work I’d recommend working some intervals into some of your runs.
I’d rather be able to do a slow 7k than a faster 5k! I find it really hard to break the 5k mark tbh, once I hit that it’s a mental barrier. You’re doing really well!I was so glad to see this thread but then I saw everyones times and goals and immediately felt like a potato
I go through phases with running. At the moment
I can do between 5-7k but I am SO slow! My pace is usually somewhere between 7:25-7:44 per km. I used to be able to run at a 6:15 pace so not sure what happened there as I’ve never trained this regularly before so I really thought I would
be improving.
I’ve always been a cheap running shoes kind of person but this year I splurged on getting a gait analysis to get the correct shoes for my stride. I’d honestly recommend going to a specialist store and letting them help you find a good pair because it really improved my time and the general feel whilst I'm running!
I have the Brookes Ravennas and they are definitely the best purchase I’ve made to date. I totally understand that it might not be in the price range but I’d honestly suggest saving up and buying a good pair
I really love Adidas Ultraboost, I have a high arch to my feet and every other pair of trainers I’ve ever tried have made the sole of my foot feel like it’s splitting down the middle vertically. Ultraboost are the best I’ve tried, feels like I’m flying!
Wow this has taken off which is SO exciting to see! I'm based in Australia so we're going into summer. I can never decide whether I prefer waking up to 5 degree or 25 degree running weather, it feels like the grass is always greener
I've been running for about 5 years now for myself but when I was younger I paced my little sister for her workouts, she's now running in the US during uni. I'm currently focusing on the shorter stuff and have a 10km time trial on Sat where I'm hoping to break 45min for the first time. Hopefully I'll be able to get back into half and full marathon training in the new year (we had a few months of lock down where our exercise time was limited to 1-2 hours).
I just got a run coaching qualification that I'm VERY excited about so I'm happy to answer any questions people have about running. My general advice is threefold:
- slow is best and you can never run too slow. My 10km pace is 4.30/km but my easy run pace is around 6.10/km!
- build very gradually and don't compare yourself to others. Everyone has a completely different trajectory and even though it may not feel like much even running for 5min straight is a huge achievement.
- no one can give you running shoe advice apart from speciality running store shoe fitters. Everyone's feet and running technique is different!
I've been running for about 5 years now for myself but when I was younger I paced my little sister for her workouts, she's now running in the US during uni. I'm currently focusing on the shorter stuff and have a 10km time trial on Sat where I'm hoping to break 45min for the first time. Hopefully I'll be able to get back into half and full marathon training in the new year (we had a few months of lock down where our exercise time was limited to 1-2 hours).
I just got a run coaching qualification that I'm VERY excited about so I'm happy to answer any questions people have about running. My general advice is threefold:
- slow is best and you can never run too slow. My 10km pace is 4.30/km but my easy run pace is around 6.10/km!
- build very gradually and don't compare yourself to others. Everyone has a completely different trajectory and even though it may not feel like much even running for 5min straight is a huge achievement.
- no one can give you running shoe advice apart from speciality running store shoe fitters. Everyone's feet and running technique is different!
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LOVE this thread, thanks for starting 
I started running over Lockdown 1.0 doing C25k, mainly cos I was putting on weight since I wasn't on my feet all day at work. Really enjoyed it and did wonders for my anxiety (even started weaning of my meds), but then I injured my ankle, went back to work, hurt my back and just lost my mojo. Started again on Saturday and it felt amazing and went out again today, so definitely going to try and keep it up. Using the C210K this time and started on week 5.
My biggest problem is fuel. I have to eat before a run or I feel faint, but then need to leave long enough to digest, or I feel sick! I can't work out the best time of day to go out. Considered getting sports powder to drink while I'm running, but overwhelmed by the options.
I started running over Lockdown 1.0 doing C25k, mainly cos I was putting on weight since I wasn't on my feet all day at work. Really enjoyed it and did wonders for my anxiety (even started weaning of my meds), but then I injured my ankle, went back to work, hurt my back and just lost my mojo. Started again on Saturday and it felt amazing and went out again today, so definitely going to try and keep it up. Using the C210K this time and started on week 5.
My biggest problem is fuel. I have to eat before a run or I feel faint, but then need to leave long enough to digest, or I feel sick! I can't work out the best time of day to go out. Considered getting sports powder to drink while I'm running, but overwhelmed by the options.
Ooooh fuel is a super interesting topic! I'm pretty much the opposite to you, I do the vast majority of my runs fasted just after I've woken up. This does mean that I have a large dinner the night before to kind of tide me over.LOVE this thread, thanks for starting
I started running over Lockdown 1.0 doing C25k, mainly cos I was putting on weight since I wasn't on my feet all day at work. Really enjoyed it and did wonders for my anxiety (even started weaning of my meds), but then I injured my ankle, went back to work, hurt my back and just lost my mojo. Started again on Saturday and it felt amazing and went out again today, so definitely going to try and keep it up. Using the C210K this time and started on week 5.
My biggest problem is fuel. I have to eat before a run or I feel faint, but then need to leave long enough to digest, or I feel sick! I can't work out the best time of day to go out. Considered getting sports powder to drink while I'm running, but overwhelmed by the options.
Some things to consider when thinking about how you fuel before a run:
- time between fueling and running
- aiming to eat refined carbs and not too much fibre, protein or fat as the body has to work harder to break this down. Some ideas are: bananas (I eat about ½ a banana if I have to cycle to a workout), white bread/ bagel with a bit of jam, a few gummy lollies (a friend has exactly 5 sour patch kids before each run lol), glass of juice etc. With my banana I give it about 30-45min between eating it and starting to run.
- fueling during a run generally isn't necessary unless you're going for more than 60-90min but that's just an average so figure out what works well for you. My stomach reacts badly to the vast majority of running gels and chews out there, the only brand I've found that works for me is the maurten gels which should be available globally and revvies which are probably Australia only but are caffeine strips which dissolve on your tongue. Keep in mind that you need to train your body to be able to take in fuel when running, simply put blood is diverted AWAY from the stomach when running so fueling means your body needs to practice being able to digest as well as keep exerting itself.
I think slowing down your 10km attempts will help. If you're running 5km in let's say 38mins that's roughly 7mins36sec per km. Given that I'd say your 10km attempts should be around 8min36sec per km at least (or slower!). Also a good way to build up is not just try to add on a bit of distance everytime but change it up.
For example:
3x 20 min, 1x10 min with 3-5 mins walking or static recovery in between each rep should get you to around 8km. Do that workout a couple of times and then you can change it to 2x 25, 1x20 etc. Basically what you're working on building is your aerobic system and breaking it down into chunks can actually build it more efficiently than just simply running to exhaustion each time.
Wrist-based heart rate isn't exactly accurate. Garmin and apple watches do give you 'irregular heart beat alerts' which have sometimes alerted other people to problems but they shouldn't be relied on as a sole medical device. Using wrist-based heart rate can be good for seeing an overal pattern, e.g. if your easy runs are generally at 140bpm but then you suddenly have an easy run that's 170bpm you've probably over-exerted yourself and are risking injury so it's time to pull back. This data is better than sticking to 140bpm religiously or something like that because it's quite probable that it's a little bit off.
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Thanks!
I wish I could eat bananas cos they seem like the perfect food, but I can't bear them
I did go through a phase of eating raisins and that did help actually, I'd forgotten about that.
Am just about to head off for my morning running having eaten some bananas and a couple of energy drinks. I'll be taking a drink with me in my bumbag just to keep me hydrated despite the cold damp weather.
Hopefully will try for another 10 miler. But because I live out in a small rural area we don't have proper pavements, and therefore have to use roads and tracks which often don't have lightening. So its important to be visible, and also not to wear headphones for listening to music (which often helps when running). But you have to have your wits about you, so no music this time
Hopefully will try for another 10 miler. But because I live out in a small rural area we don't have proper pavements, and therefore have to use roads and tracks which often don't have lightening. So its important to be visible, and also not to wear headphones for listening to music (which often helps when running). But you have to have your wits about you, so no music this time
Dried fruit is great actually! Just think of whatever is a simple enough carb that you enjoy eating/ can get down easily and eat thatThanks!
I wish I could eat bananas cos they seem like the perfect food, but I can't bear them
I did go through a phase of eating raisins and that did help actually, I'd forgotten about that.
I'm soooooooooo particular about my bananas. I like them quite ripe but then they get overripe really quickly 
Good luck! Something that really interested me was weighing myself just before and just after a run to see how much water weight I'd lost - there's a formula that uses that to figure out how much water you need to rehydrate. I have a headlight that I use when I run in Winter, it's really good at making unlit paths visible.
Well I finished my 20k this morning with a reasonable 1:28:44. Far from my best, and slowest this month. But I always lack the motivation now that winter is approaching and the mornings are cold and dark.Dried fruit is great actually! Just think of whatever is a simple enough carb that you enjoy eating/ can get down easily and eat that
Good luck! Something that really interested me was weighing myself just before and just after a run to see how much water weight I'd lost - there's a formula that uses that to figure out how much water you need to rehydrate. I have a headlight that I use when I run in Winter, it's really good at making unlit paths visible.
I used to weigh myself before and after a good run, but that was a very long time ago, and I just don't bother quite so much, although it can return some surprising results.
Yeah I just found it to be an interesting one time thing, I may get into it more over summer for longer and walmer runs just to make sure I'm rehydrating sufficiently!
20km in 1:28:44 is amazing
Thanks. Actually I should have said half-marathon distance rather then 20km. So 1:28:44 is okay for that kind of distance. But its far from my best, which was in a pro-am race last year and I finished 105th out of 500 with 1:24:03. Never got close to that sinceYeah I just found it to be an interesting one time thing, I may get into it more over summer for longer and walmer runs just to make sure I'm rehydrating sufficiently!
20km in 1:28:44 is amazing
I have been trying to do C25k for the last three years and have never got passed week 3 as ruinning is not really my thing.
I normally spend about 2 or 3 weeks doing each week as I just can't do it, I think that I forget to breathe my pal told me to sing whilst running as it regulates your breathing.
I went back to it during lockdown 1 But took to doing cardio work instead.
Lockdown 2 - my pals and I have joined up and together we will get this done
I normally spend about 2 or 3 weeks doing each week as I just can't do it, I think that I forget to breathe
my pal told me to sing whilst running as it regulates your breathing.I went back to it during lockdown 1 But took to doing cardio work instead.
Lockdown 2 - my pals and I have joined up and together we will get this done
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