Running

How about the least elevation in a 5 mile run challenge? I did this one back in March, wouldn't count properly as it is short though ;)

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Managed a very easy 4km with the missus this morning. Ran in barefoot trainers. No pain. Will see how I feel tomorrow and might try another short slow one.

How about the least elevation in a 5 mile run challenge?

10m in 5.29 miles. Most of that would have been crossing Putney Bridge and the drag up through Chelsea Harbour.

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Was this on or off road? Have been wearing barefoot shoes since the lockdown for everything bar running but planning on trying it out soon. I am planning to run just on grass/dirt on the first time to try them out.

Impressive. Knocks my 54ft (16.5m) out of the park. I'll try again on my next run.

There we go.
Actual 5k section was 17:51.

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Thanks, have you used them yet? Just wondering whether the plastic on the top is annoying, some reviewers seem to have complaints, others really rate them.

I can feel it when I put them on, but it isn't really noticeable when I'm running. Definitely not the best design though so maybe there's something better out there in that price range.

These might be a shout as well:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/new693018/new-balance-fuelcore-nitrel-v3-trail-running-shoes-%282e-width%29-~-ss20/

Maybe flat here... Run with my wife.

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I think my 20:29 was at an average HR of 176, you're comfortably below that whilst running 30 seconds per Km faster.

Second point. Everyone’s heart rate does mad stuff during hay fever season yeah?

Comparing hr between people isn't usually a good idea, one person's threshold is another's tempo

I think it’s the way Strava is working out averages. According to the Polar app, I hit 182 (which should be near enough my threshold as a 33 year old) and was in the low 170’s from about half way. You can see it climb below...

It was definitely a hard effort but felt pretty good.

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Fast!

Just need to repeat it with the M430 and check if the distance is accurate 😬

Speaking of which, it arrived today. I went with the short strap as I have skinny wrists. Does this look ok? Didn’t want loads of excess strap flapping about but worried I’ve gone too hard the other way.

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Ron Hill
Higher state
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I bought some of the £17 Decathlon ones, and a pair of Saucony Bullet tights in the end.

I will keep you posted on how they work out (post 13th June)

Looks good. Didn't realise they did a short strap. The regular strap is so long, on my wrists the end of the strap sticks out a fair bit. Annoying.

Nice one!

2m in 3km could be about 8m over 5 miles. Defo a contender.

Too busy out to check the spirit level on the river paths.

Only 4.5 mile run not flat enough on the nearby trails & playing fields.

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It took verrrrry careful route planning And no shortcuts through planted areas.

Will try crack a longer one tomorrow. Sub 10 for 5 miles.

I'm really enjoying my running at the moment, despite being a slow old man.

40Km this week, for 305Km in 2020 - I was significantly behind my annual goal but I'm now only 90 adrift.

I’ve got a recurring Achilles injury that goes (eventually) with some exercises my physio gave me. Can anyone recommend a good compression sock thing that will help it along?