The Running Thread 🏃‍♀️

[Notworthy]

I try to leave stuff like that alone. I figure it''s there for a reason, usually healing or protective so why mess with our bodies natural defences but clearly I'm in the minority.

 

[orange club biscuit]

Ice is the worst - there are some roads and pavements here which have been covered in it for about 2 weeks! Second the suggestion about getting some trail shoes or grippier ones - also generally non-paved surfaces are a bit easier to run on (although hard grass has a different sort of ankle twisting danger...)

Slightly running related question but I am considering upgrading my phone from an iPhone 8 (fits in my shorts waistband pocket) to an 11 or 12 (which probably won’t). Any of you runners run with your phones and have any good suggestions about carrying a massive phone? If I’m only doing a short run I don’t bother taking it but longer ones I like to! I don’t like bum bags or arm bands but would consider a flip belt or something very slimline maybe...?!

 

[Brian Butterfield]

Inspired by this thread, I restarted couch 2 5k tonight... for about the fourth time. But I did it nonetheless! Here's hoping I manage to finish it this time!!

You can do it!

 

[Shep]

During couch to 5k, I got terrible calf pain and it prevented me from running the rest of the run I do and have always stretched before and after the run. Does anyone have any other tips? Should I stop running for a while?

I have had the same problem. Rest seems to ease it but it comes back now and then. Ran 5k this morning with no reaction. I have been doing some core strengthening exercises and walked a lot to try and help

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Guys I did it!!!!!! 5k in under 30 minutes!!!!!

I know this isn’t that impressive but it’s a goal I’ve had for the past 2 years!!!!!

Well done, a massive achievement!

I hope your family member gets better Xx

Thank you xxx

 

[nbx512]

I know this is more of advice thread but does anyone follow any running influencers on insta? I used to like ProjectMarathonGirl but she got on my nerve during her pregnancy and now shes had her child its like she is the only woman to ever have a baby! I dont mind Kellogs_ontherun but i am curious how her and Welshrunner manage to maintain their lifestyle and 4 kids on influencer income when they don't have massive audiences.

I like Emma Abrahamson, TheLongWeighDownWithJess, Lucy Bartholomew

 

[Tippingpoint23]

Does anyone else use resistance bands to build strength In their legs? I know I have week glutes, and have been trying to strengthen them for ages but nothing works.

I’ve used resistance bands in the past but to be honest don’t really think they do much!

 

[Tippingpoint23]

Which app do you use for couch to 10k? I used the bbc one for couch to 5k before, looking to start 10k now but don’t know where to start!

I use 10K runner (has a yellow logo) you have to pay like £7 for a lifetime membership or something but it’s quite good and you can skip ahead if you feel like you’re further than it says and it optimises workouts for you depending on your feedback. I like it!

 

[laughing]

Finally accepted my old sketchers are very past their best (I'm blaming not running much recently on my trainers now being very uncomfy) and so I've ordered a pair of ASIC gel contend - heard good things about them and it was the most affordable (£38 seemed reasonable) so excited to see if they'll make a difference!

Never found Sketcher gave me enough support for running.

Be interested to hear what you think about your new ones, I also need a new pair

 

[Book]

Your doing great, you took the hardest step and got yourself out there, just keep trying and in a few weeks you will thank yourself for perseveringly and trying ever run

Thank you need to get my mojo back I will keep trying xx

 

[nbx512]

I just looked up bone conductor headphones and they look amazing. Have you got a particular pair you’d recommend? Want to order some. I have been nearly clipped a few times on empty roads!


I get the exact same. I just don’t get why people have such an issue. And more to the point, haven’t they got anything better to do with their time?!

I use the aftershock titanium I think. I've had them for a couple of years and they're great.

 

[BashmentLady]

Great time @Blair-Waldorf !!!

 

[SpiceWeasel]

It's actually to pass selection into the army! So 3.2km sub 16min with 8kg of weight and then 16km with no weight. I think he's got the sub 16min down pat based on his times so it's a matter of increasing aerobic capacity to make it feel more comfortable and then general endurance to 16+ km.

If anyone here wants a running program I'd be more than happy to write one BTW. I finished uni a few days ago and I'm bored (but very passionate about running)


Um yes HELLO and WELCOME

Wow that’s amazing! Good luck to him Im hoping if I get back to where I was a couple of years ago with my running I might be able to shift the 8kg+ extra weight I’m carrying from lockdown

 

[Glassofmalibu]

Are any of you running any virtual races [5 or 10K]? I've never been in a race before and would love to try it but don't really know what happens!

Virtual runner is great for these. You just need to upload evidence of your run.

They are very motivational.

 

[theghosttown]

Me I find it’s only certain cars that seem to get annoyed. I wear bone conductor headphones and the brightest running gear and hope for the best. My village is single track so I do get off the road to save aggro. Some just get so close and it felt safer for me to just move in for a few seconds - with a pause to my watch obvs to be honest I find running in town harder with pedestrians. They seem to hate us even more at the moment.

I just looked up bone conductor headphones and they look amazing. Have you got a particular pair you’d recommend? Want to order some. I have been nearly clipped a few times on empty roads!

Yes, I run on the roads to, some drivers are so rude they even pull in closer to me but I stand my ground and continue to run then I get the horns blasting or they soak me when they go through the puddles

I get the exact same. I just don’t get why people have such an issue. And more to the point, haven’t they got anything better to do with their time?!

 

[Tippingpoint23]

My half marathon has been delayed until August. Going to take a lot of motivation to keep going for 5 more months

 

[orange club biscuit]

Having avoided running all week, I'm just back from a 5K

Partially to escape how sad Christmas makes me feel, partially for the mental benefits, but mostly to prove to myself that I could.

Hope ye are all doing well and if a poster here hadn't mentioned going on Christmas day last week - it never would have even occurred to me. Cheers for being a nice wee running community

This is so lovely to read well done on getting out there. I hope you are feeling a bit better now!

 

[Giggling Squid]

Can anyone recommend a backpack for running? I’ve joined a gym that is closer to walk/run to than to drive so planning to run there and back, however I need to carry my lifting shoes and a bottle of water. Nothing too big, just needs to be waterproof and comfortable.

I’m after a small rucksack that has a lot of adjustability because I hate things flapping around when I’m running!

 

[Gym&Tonic]

I am getting slowly faster. My old PT said if you wanted get faster and run further you need to start including Hiit workouts.

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Oh god I totally underestimated/forgot how stressful I find Christmas and I haven't ran in a week now. Really need to get myself back out there, I was totally KO'd by Christmas itself and a family visit and have spent the last 2 days recovering doing very little really was wishful thinking that I'd have time/be in the right head space to go for a run!