The Running Thread 🏃‍♀️

[YellowLadybird]

I've got the most overpronated feet imaginable, and I don't wear stability shoes. I figured that if my muscles have developed to cope with how my feet are naturally, why would I change that? I've tried and it just gives me cramps and blisters, but I've run up to 10k in a pair of neutral shoes in the past.

 

[Into_the_tunnel]

Yes. Calves were my problem as well.

Keep doing those stretches!

Tight calves=

1. PF
2. AT
3. SS

Grrr fecking calves.

 

[anonesk223]

This will probably sound silly but I record my runs on Strava and when I’m running, I’m constantly checking my pace and time because I want it to be good. There’s not much other way to distract my brain whilst running, anyone got any tips to not try so hard to get a good time?

 

[laughing]

Don't you hate it when you forget to turn on Runkeeper

 

[Tippingpoint23]

Can any one recommend a phone case for a iPhone 7plus? I’ve yet to find a arm case that fits my phone same with running belts not big enough for my brick of a phone! Thank you
Just been on a early 2k run,

I got some running belts on Amazon and they fit my 8+ in perfectly. I just searched running belt iPhone 8+!

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Sorry spice I’ve only just seen this. Yeah, he said it will just be because of everything moving around which tbh sounds like I’ve been palmed off. But anyway it only really happens if I go on a longer run. I ran 8.5k the other day and was so ill all day it puts me off. I haven’t done anything since Saturday I’ve been busy with work and I was hungover on Sunday but I’m aiming to do a longish run in the morning. I’m gonna have a banana before I go. Wish me luck

do you all drink water when running? I don’t.. maybe that’s why I have the shits after running?

Hmm yeah if it doesn’t get any better I’d go back. I know exercise is meant to aid digestion but it’s meant to be in a gentle way! Good luck on your run today and fingers crossed

No I don’t drink water while I’m running I find carrying a water bottle really annoying! The only time I ever do is on a long run when it’s hot. I’ve seen you can get those vests with built in water pouches, might look into getting one of those for when it starts getting warmer.

I ran just over 4 miles yesterday and gonna go out and do same today then have a day off tomorrow. We went to look at a house yesterday and when we were driving away I was like ‘hmm yeah these would be good roads to run on’

 

[whathastheworldcometo]

Do any of you use a FitBit?

 

[nbx512]

Thanks, I’ve seen loads of people with those too so I’ll definitely have a look

I’m happy to talk you through the different models etc as I know it can be overwhelming. I’ve been using garmins for over 10 years at this point and would never switch. One MAJOR thing I would point out is the choice between a touch screen display vs pressing buttons to navigate. My Fenix 5s plus is operated by buttons and I prefer it because when I’m running I can hit laps etc without having to look at my watch. I can only imagine the horror of trying to do the same thing on a small touch screen while running fast with sweaty/ hands etc.

Obviously apple watches are touch screens as are the vivoactive, vivomove and venu garmin models. The rest of the Garmin models are button operated.

 

[Saddlesoap]

Anyone running Christmas morning?

I really fancy it... but wondering if it would be daft. I usually run before the kids rise anyway, but equally they might get up early as they are excited and I don't want to delay their excitement as mummy has gone for a run

Yes! I really fancy this, but thought I was mad

 

[judgejohndeed]

I use to run at the gym and I wouldn't go back to it. There's something about running outside that I love. I don't listen to music, I love heating the birds

I prefer outside too, but I’m finding it really hard. There’s no way I could’ve done the 5 minutes outside, I only just managed it on a slower speed indoors

 

[Reflected view]

I worry about running on the ice too, especially if it’s dark. I’m having a day off running today, 3 degrees where I am but I’m lucky to have running a coastal path as an option and the salt keeps the ice away unless it’s ridiculously cold.

I did a 10K in gale force wind with the temperature at -1 so it felt more like -10. It started snowing at one point too, I was so so so cold for hours afterwards, never again

Oh that would be so lovely to run along the coast

It was icy rain and wind where I am this morning but my friend and I went out for our usual 7:20am run. There's no way I'd go at that time alone even in nice weather and we both buzz off getting our run done early. It's nice to have that camaraderie and accountability.

I had in mind to do a 10k yesterday lunchtime as I've got a virtual race to do but it was so cold and was raining non-stop so I'm going to try and do that tomorrow instead. Wish me luck!


Please let me know how you get on! Hoping you get some answers!

That’s good that you have someone to run with Especially if you go out early morning, you will smash it

 

[SpiceWeasel]

Hopefully you can enter for 2022! I am equal parts excited and terrified. Most I've ever ran is 10k and that was the better part of a year ago.

Any training tips for a half are very welcome!

You’ll be fine! If you’ve ran a 10K you can run a half I’ve ran two previously. The best time I got was 2h 16m. I’m not an expert but what I did to train was to up my regular morning run to 5/6 miles 4 or 5 days a week then I did one long run on the weekend which I gradually upped the mileage on. Tbh I think the most I actually ran though before the half was 10 miles! I had to fit it in around a pretty hectic work schedule which takes me all over the place and not always in the most practical locations to run so I did my best. I trained my legs when I was at the gym too.

I really want to sign up to another half, gonna have a look at my running club’s site and see if they’ve got any events up yet

 

[Saddlesoap]

Don’t be hard on yourself, you got out there and done more than you would have if you didn’t, so well done you


You can do it just believe and you will achieve

That’s a good run! A run that you felt didn’t go well still went infinitely better than the run that didn’t happen at all! Xx

Thanks guys, I needed that. Despite trying to tell myself the same thing

 

[Reflected view]

Went out again this evening with Mr D so I could wear my new fancy leggings and hoodie it was much warmer today, no breeze and it was bloody hard work, so much so, I walked the entire last lap because I'd had enough as my hip, which wasn't hurting at all at the start, began protesting after fifteen minutes. My foot, ankle and Achilles behaved itself, though, and I definitely found it easier to pick my feet up a bit more.

After we got back, he did some digging around my hip joint and found pretty much ever sore spot, trigger point and tender section on my pelvis, hip and upper thigh. I apparently have Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, or, as I like to call it, bolloxed tendons and bursitis made worse by a sliding fall about 3/4 years ago where I pretty much did a full lunge and split, walloping the top of my knee/lower thigh flat on the floor with my other foot stretched out in front of me, followed by a deeply unpleasant cracking sound and a whole world of pain for months. At least, I think I only bolloxed the tendons, I've always been refused a further x-ray because I already had one showing some bursitis and inflammation. I wouldn't be shocked if somebody finally says 'so, how long ago was it that you broke your hip?


It probably sounds daft letting him do that, but rollering just didn't help at all and when he did it for the first time a couple of nights ago, after the initial JESUS MARY JOSEPH AND THE BLOODY DONKEY THAT HURTS, it actually stopped the pain in its tracks until I actually did 15 minutes today.


I get my fancy custom orthotics on Tuesday morning. I'm intending to be shopping for a new pair of shoes by midday. Very wide and deep ones. I'm almost excited.



And I'm ordering more leggings.




Are you arching your back too much, so your bum sticks out? As per my post ^^^, I deal with joint issues a lot (this one's just a new location) and what's called Anterior Pelvic Tilt (essentially, the way Insta Girls shove their arses back to get the smallest waist and biggest thigh gap for front selfies and the leggings advert arse for rear shots) can make your back feel terrible if you then unintentionally run like it.

Hey I went for a little run this morning and iv noticed that I’m unconsciously pushing my tummy out, also I feel I’m running like an old lady trying not to get injured I may be over compensating

 

[Tippingpoint23]

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!

I’m doing a virtual festive 5k in the week before Christmas and New Year - I’ve never done virtual before but it’s for charity and you get a medal which is a nice touch! I can’t imagine I’ll be fast as I’m still doing couch to 10K but i thought it would be fun to push myself to keep going in the in between time.

I’ve just finished week 4 of couch to 10K which included 5 minute run blocks - eeeek - and actually I can do it, 4.5k done today (a mix of running and walking!) Looking forward to week 5 and the 6 minute + blocks.

 

[SpiceWeasel]

It’s awful how easily you can lose strength isn’t it! Omg 150kg though that is so impressive - the squats and lunges I did were with no weight at all I am a weed



It’s an inov8 trail shell, it was quite expensive but I haven’t taken it off since October so I think it was a good investment! I think the better jackets have less of a plastic bag effect, so it’s not too sweaty

I used to do the foot thing, I think my shoes were too big (one foot is half a size bigger than the other ) the man in a running shoe shop showed me how to lace them properly so your foot doesn’t slide around - obviously have forgotten how but it really helps!

My upper body strength is shocking compared to my legs though not planning on doing any weights in the gym any time soon I don't like the idea of touching everything, it can't all possibly be completely sanitised. At least with cardio it's minimal.

@nbx512 I looked up those Insta accounts last night, some great ones there particularly like the girl in San Diego, trackclubbabe

My boyfriend is starting a new job this week and although I have enjoyed working out with him, I'm looking forward to running on my own again. Sometimes I'll set out to just run for 30 mins but end up running for an hour. Kinda hard to do that with someone else when you said it was only going to be 30 mins and you're the one with the house keys

 

[Gogogem1234]

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’ve got Aftershokz. Really rate them. Lightweight and very rarely need charging.

 

[Giggling Squid]

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.

I normally am the same, but there was so much pressure I couldn’t wear shoes without a lot of pain. I didn’t need to burst it myself in the end, had a bath and it started draining itself

 

[theghosttown]

I’ve been eyeing this thread for a while. Avid runner but I’ve got an issue with my metatarsals so been off 3 weeks. I am SO bored. It just feels bruised rather than shooting pains going up my toes. Anyone any experience of this? I really want to get back but safely.
It’s worth saying it’s definitely an overuse. I increased my mileage by too much so don’t feel too sorry for me!!

I strongly advise having a full months rest. Avoid As much walking as possible and use footwear around the house. Do you have a bike? Ultra low impact exercise so may be something you can do? I haven’t had issues with metatarsals but I’ve had huge issues with my achillies and suspected stress fracture due to overuse! The only thing that managed to help me was having a long rest. Which was utterly shit!

 

[Tippingpoint23]

Since starting this thread I've basically abandoned running. It's making my chest hurt and I cannot get past week 3 of couch to 5k. Debating giving it another try but honestly...I feel like maybe I need to give up on running and find a new exercise. Anyone else ever experienced this feeling?

im doing couch to 10K and I found week 3 absolutely shit. I don’t know why but it was brutal. I’m now at the end of week 6 (15 minutes of non stop running whatttt) and finding it much easier end almost getting frustrated with the app stopping and starting running. Maybe try just going at your own pace without the app and running and walking as and when your body feels it - or keep trying with the app.