Running thread

[kinkyblue]

Out of interest, how do you know?

Having run for many years over the roads and trails here using many devices and currently a coros apex I pretty much know the distances to the foot.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

This is a fantastic thread.

Thanks especially to Stuuuu, a lot of your tips I've implemented and my 5k has gone from 27 mins to 24 and the 10k down to 49 from 58-1hr.

I was wondering if anyone can help, in the last two weeks my calf has been injured, only hurts when I run. Even after half hour of stretching it feels tight when I start running and then after about 5 mins it seizes up and it feels like a electric shock/calf is so tight I'm limping. Only happens on the same leg.

Any suggestions?

Shooting Pains and what feels like someones smashed a large nail through the thighs? I get this :(

No run today for me, but did manage a 7k last night. rather than quickness going for endurance last week or so

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Shooting Pains and what feels like someones smashed a large nail through the thighs? I get this :(

No run today for me, but did manage a 7k last night. rather than quickness going for endurance last week or so

just ordered some hot/cold ice packs for the legs.

Be here tomorrow see if they help

 

[Stoned Rose]

Did 5x 800m splits today after a 2k warm up.

Different and was challenging :)

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

Fast 5k this morning - 23:09. Back to the slower runs for the rest of the week. Too early to tell if the Maffetone training is working yet but today's run felt good.

 

[kinkyblue]

Fast 5k this morning - 23:09. Back to the slower runs for the rest of the week. Too early to tell if the Maffetone training is working yet but today's run felt good.

Took me about three months for it to really kick in, I never went over the hr for that period

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Doing a final run around Ashton today. Moving tomorrow.

Purchased some ice/warm packs from amazon aimed at shin splints that arrive today. Hopefully they work.

I have noticed that when my runs are faster Strava shows i don't burn as many calories compared to a slower run

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Not been in here for a while (as I have yet again been a lazy tw@t and not getting out for a run), however went and did the 10km at Tatton Park last night.

It was warm in the sun but we weren't going for pace, just a completion with my mate (who has also been indulging a fair amount during the Covid era).

Did it in an hour but didn't really break a sweat - few beers and a curry afterwards...........

 

[Stoned Rose]

9k round The Dream this morning.

Mixture of flat and really horrible hills.

Feel sweet as fuck now :)

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

9k round The Dream this morning.

Mixture of flat and really horrible hills.

Feel sweet as fuck now :)

Good man.....

 

[kinkyblue]

Doing a final run around Ashton today. Moving tomorrow.

Purchased some ice/warm packs from amazon aimed at shin splints that arrive today. Hopefully they work.

I have noticed that when my runs are faster Strava shows i don't burn as many calories compared to a slower run

Same distance?

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Same distance?

Usually yeah between the 5k to 7k range.

 

[kinkyblue]

Usually yeah between the 5k to 7k range.

Then that’s understandable, the heart rate running allows you to run for a lot longer time wise thus burning more calories but improving your aerobic engine! You also have lot less injuries!

 

[inchy14]

10 miles round Heaton Park this morning at 8:40 pace, just around what I’m expecting on the Tri next month, hopefully it’s all coming together fine, made sure i did a few hills to make it tougher.

 

[Stoned Rose]

10 miles round Heaton Park this morning at 8:40 pace, just around what I’m expecting on the Tri next month, hopefully it’s all coming together fine, made sure i did a few hills to make it tougher.

Smashing it mate :)

 

[inchy14]

Smashing it mate :)

Hope so mate, 1 month on Sunday!!

 

[Manchester1894]

Do any of you use Strava? If you do, how accurate do you find it? I've been running for around 2 years and used Strava religiously. My BIL has just got one of these Garmin watches and the times/distances are way out in comparison.

I use a Zepp (formerly Amazfit) watch. It tells me I do 5k in 29 mins today, but Strava says 28.53 as it uses different maps to plot the same GPS route. Bit annoying but I can live with it

 

[Manchester1894]

Runs are annoying. Did a 10k in 1hr 13 secs. So close to under 1hr. Week after went off strong was certain I smashed that barrier only to be 30 seconds slower. 3rd time lucky this Sunday hopefully. Last 2k is where I lose it. Is 10k too short for gels?

 

[inchy14]

Runs are annoying. Did a 10k in 1hr 13 secs. So close to under 1hr. Week after went off strong was certain I smashed that barrier only to be 30 seconds slower. 3rd time lucky this Sunday hopefully. Last 2k is where I lose it. Is 10k too short for gels?

I’d say so mate, eat something an hour or so before then go, can’t see why you’d need a gel during a 10k

 

[Manchester1894]

I’d say so mate, eat something an hour or so before then go, can’t see why you’d need a gel during a 10k

I do my long run at 6.30am on a Sunday morning usually. So it's wake up and get out. Don't get time for breakfast until after.

Read caffeine might have a better effect