The Running Thread 🏃‍♀️

[jarv]

Is anyone else here signed up for great north run? It is sounding like it is going ahead for this September! Really need to put together a training plan

 

[monaghanmissus]

Thanks for your replies @Saddlesoap and @orange club biscuit. I'm not part of a running club and generally run on my own but a friend had told me that running in HR zone 4 and 5 can do more harm than good so you've put my mind at ease slightly! I used to run 5k at a constant 'race' pace so I'm learning to slow down a little and I'm enjoying it much more. You both seem to be so knowledgeable so any guidance on building overall fitness is welcome!

 

[Rxt156]

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.

There’s loads of exercises you can do to build strength in legs (I definitely wouldn’t solely focus on on the weak area otherwise the other areas will them become the weak ones!)

Body weight exercises are good for building strength

 

[Reflected view]

I’m absolutely gutted iv not ran for almost 5 weeks, it all started with a sore lower back that now moves back and forth to my side I can’t sit for very long and as soon as I get out of bed in the morning it full boom flares up I need to ice it straight away and take ibuprofen some mornings it takes a good two hours before I can move without to much pain, iv been doing stretches and strengthening exercises several times a day to.
but as the day goes on it gets better and I can move freely with some pain, iv got an appointment with the chiropractor on the 26th June I really need to stop going onto YT and google I’m giving myself the fear as to what it could be

 

[Saddlesoap]

UK based but sending a lot of love to everyone too. First lockdown I remember being terrified that they’d take the exercise bit away as it was my only bit of sanity in the early days, so I know how much of a blessing exercise is for us!

as we’re all friends here... anyone with any chafing advice? Not so much the how not to (I already use runderwear which were great until the lockdown weight went on, and I’ve used bodyglide before which has been very good), but the how to treat it? I’m on sudocrem at the mo which seems very slow progress!

Hmm not sure, but do you know a Tropics rep? The Tamanu balm is good for random skin stuff.

 

[birdiefly246]

wondering if someone can help me. I want to start running again as I now live far away from my gym. My normal exercise is weights. I've got a reasonable amount of stamina but that is definitely leaning more towards strength than cardio.
My fear is that I will lose muscle running. Is that likely to happen? I've always been piddly and I've worked so hard to gain strength but I need something as I am feeling really low these days and running did really help last time.

 

[Tippingpoint23]

Have just downloaded this and will do my first run shortly. If I can stick out the first week I will definitely look into the membership but is it also good without the extras?

I don’t think it goes the whole way without the payment (I could be wrong) which is why I paid for it. If it does go the whole way without payment I think the only difference is you can’t skip ahead / get the optimisation element.

 

[orangelolly]

I used to like The Runner Beans too but got annoyed when she made that transition from runner with an Instagram and blog to constant flogger. I quite like thisgirlcanrunfar (Jemma) she very much "keeps it real" and only posts ads if it's something she really likes. I actually have a lot of friends who are runners (from parkrun mainly) and I find their posts are the most inspirational for me because I actually know them and they're not trying to sell me something They're also great for showing local routes which I didn't know about. I have a couple of running friends who have really large followings but I'm a bit scared to name them because their personal friends

 

[Hertfordshire_home]

Anyone got any races coming up?

 

[Reflected view]

1) i listen to Taylor Swift I love running to her

2) my protein has some nice long sleeve tops!



I did it!!! felt hard at times but I did it

Whoop whoop well done

 

[Tippingpoint23]

First night run tonight, and first run on pavements (I usually go down the river because it's quieter and less likely to see people - I know nobody cares but I still always feel like I'll get judged for running too slowly or something ). Did the first 10 minutes consistent running which I think is my longest without walking second half walk /run but overall 3k in 20m20 so I'm happy with that

How do people stay motivated to go out several times a week? Especially now it's cold and rainy, I find I go for a run and then make excuses for the next week or so. Starting to just make myself go rather than waiting for motivation, but any tips would be great!

Well done!!

I had to just make myself go and now I look forward to going because I know how good I feel, but for the first few weeks of doing couch to 10k I never wanted to go and didnt enjoy it, just try to make yourself go and eventually you will start to want to go!

Or set challenges - I am currently trying to beat my pace running up a hill so I like going to see how I improve!

 

[Reflected view]

Just done W6R2 and suffering with insanely tight calves!!! I warm up, then do 5 min brisk walk but nothing seems to help! I feel like it’s really hindering my progress now as I have to keep stopping. Any tips?

Hey have you tried to foam roller ?

 

[bookworm1403]

I'm back running after a long break due to achilles tendonitis, which in turn caused weight gain (Christmas & lockdown definitely didn't help either mind you) started on just trying to get through a mile without stopping and I am gradually working my way back up. I'm managing 2 miles quite comfortably now so I'm going to start doing my 2 miles and pushing through to see how far I can go, aiming to be comfortably doing 3 miles (5K) in 2 weeks and then once again start working back to my 10K runs... so demoralising coming back from an injury

 

[monaghanmissus]

Delighted to stumble across this thread! Took up running during lockdown and I'm hooked. Out of interest, I'm wondering if some of you could help or give me advice. I'm 29, 5ft 2 and 128 pounds. Wear an Apple Watch and resting heart rate is around 64 bpm. Have been analysing my most recent runs and max HR hits 185+. I seem to be spending a lot of my runs in HR zones 4 and 5. Not sure if this is something to be concerned about? A friend told me that I shouldn't really be running in HR zones 4 and 5.

 

[OwlWatcher23]

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!

 

[Clickbait]

I’ve just started Couch to 5k and did week 1 run 2 today. I’m horribly unfit but thought this would be a good idea. I’m finding it hard going, the last two runs are tough. For those who’ve done it before - is it worth me repeating week 1 until I can comfortably run all 8 runs before I progress to week 2?

 

[SqualorVictoria]

30 day shred is really good!

 

[Champagnecampaign]

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?

I am the same, constantly check. I use it on my watch, with the colder weather it’s usually covered which helps but I’m thinking of recording via Strava on my phone instead, which is tucked away in my belt.

 

[Mammaschark]

For me I often actually wonder if I like the running part at all...I think I don't mind it, but it's the side effects that I love. Sleeping better, eating better, feel happier, feels great to get some air and feel like I've achieved something that day, feeling fitness improve...definitely really helps regulate MH as well, especially in the darker months where many people struggle more (I really do)

Thanks

 

[laughing]

So why do so many folks have PF now days?
Are our trainers too solid to allow our feet to move and flex with ease?