Running

Back when I used to race athletics I was always told Fartlek for increasing long-run speed. I gave up soon after though and now I just do long slow trail runs, which I enjoy a lot more.

That’s interesting about different methods of smoothing gps data and makes total sense.

Better off just binning the Nike app then? I already use Strava for nerding out on my commute. NRC seems like a way of selling you shoes you don’t need.

I’m potentially stuck in pre-C19 times here, the reason I want optical heart rate is that I fairly often forget my HR strap when packing for travel, so if the watch could do it as well that would be useful backup.

@nefarious I've found it. Would you like it?

I have the Epic react flyknit 2s. I got them in a size 9 because my ancient free runs that I ran over 1000km in were size 9s. I was a bit worried they were feeling a bit small compared to the free runs but possibly its just my feet getting used to something else. On particularly long runs they rub a bit, possibly my feet swelling. But on shorter runs they feel good, hopefully they start to feel good at all times.

I have a pair and they definitely run small compared to other nike shoes.

Yeah man! Will drop you a pm.

Your goal is to run a faster 10km?
Also to run more volume?

I completely lost desire about a week ago for running amongst other things. Redound it thankfully.

Today was going to be a HM test got three KM in and had to turn home all I will say is I have a new appreciation for speed walkers and I think I preffered when I couldn’t be bothered running.

Anyone got tips for restarting after dodgy stomach... should I pause the plan and start where I was when healthy?

Yep, thats the idea. Although i'm not sure if that would work, from a training perepctive at least, in harmony?

Not sure what pace you were going at but just take it nice and slow and get some miles/kms in would be main advice for getting back into it. Then once you're back up to somewhere you're happy with get back to a plan of sorts.

Anyone struggle running straight after getting up? This morning my run was awful, worst in months. Tight everywhere, especially in my hips and glutes. Kept to an easy pace throughout too, so wondering if it was just a case of my body not having woken up enough.

I cant do a run first thing, my ankles, shoulders, and calves need a few hours to warm up to moving before I can do any exercise beyond walking. Cycling seems ok most of the time, if I use the first half an hour as a warm up.

I have started doing daily stretching to try to ease this, not seen any benefit yet but in few weeks/months Im hoping it improves.

I've started foam rolling before running which has helped going first thing. It's a bit of a drag though.

Do you eat before?

Try walking for 5 minutes before you start running? I have started doing that all the time now anyway. Going from sat down for a few hours to being running in a few seconds is no good I don't think.

I can only do a longer run early (as I feel naff early and takes a few kms to shake it out) and tbh generally I don't bother. I'd sooner go running in the evening.

Mm this was a pretty extreme example for me too, tap on the nose to wake me up, brush teeth, kit on and out the door. Gonna be more cautious next time. I wonder if low blood pressure could influence it too.
Fingers crossed you see some results with stretching.

Like that - going to get one for my 245. Where'd you find it?

All my runs are straight after getting up. I prefer it and it fits with the rest of the day. Today's was fine even though mt knees and legs were sore yesterday but last weeks was a struggle to finish. Usually takes me a few km to get into the groove and stop worrying about aches and pains though!

I'd sooner go running in the evening

Me too, there's a romance to running early doors but it's not really for me - this time it was partner-mandated.

I think I would suggest building up the mileage, more time on the feet but at a controlled pace and then find a plan for working on speed. I've basically been doing more, slower miles which I think is the way forward.

There's as much romance running in the evening plus I at the moment the thought of getting out and stretching my legs after a day sat down is really appealing.

I've been practicing mindfulness when running, sounds a bit new age but doing longer runs I find it really helpful

Usually takes me a few km to get into the groove and stop worrying about aches and pains though

I was hoping this would happen but about halfway I actually stopped this morning to try and work some life into my hips - v unusual for me.
To be fair my lockdown sleeping and waking routines have been shocking so there could be a whole host of things going on

Early morning running has always been a struggle, but I’m definitely a night owl. I’ve only ever used it productively to squeeze in more miles over the week - 3x 5km over the week for example. It always felt low quality, but doing a half hearted 5km in the evening always seemed like a waste of getting out (if that makes sense).

Did 10 miles of hill reps yesterday, thought it was a gentle outing, but it’s totally wiped me out. My left shin feels like garbage. Hopefully a few days off will get things back to normal.

Does anyone know of any charities that support runners/provide running resources for people?
Googling only gets me charities that you can run for, but I’d like to help support people who run/get into running who may not have the means.