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well my watch told me, for the first time ever, that i was doing 'good' today. i don't know what it bases this on, it just passes judgement on you when you're about 1km in.

wasn't as bad as i thought given how tired and sick i am. but did get overwhelmed by how fucked my life is and lose the ability to breathe.
 
chinup said:
well my watch told me, for the first time ever, that i was doing 'good' today. i don't know what it bases this on, it just passes judgement on you when you're about 1km in.

wasn't as bad as i thought given how tired and sick i am. but did get overwhelmed by how fucked my life is and lose the ability to breathe.
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Thinking of the run as meditation helps me with that. If I have a day of scrambled thoughts, my run usually is sloppy unless I do my best to practice some mindfulness
 
thegreenhand said:
Thinking of the run as meditation helps me with that. If I have a day of scrambled thoughts, my run usually is sloppy unless I do my best to practice some mindfulness
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i do actually do this, i never have headphones (though if i increase distance i will probably start taking them), just underslept and had something quite emotionally overwhelming yesterday.

i do think treating running as meditation increases its mental health benefits and i've read that you get improved physical results too.
 
yeah i stopped running with headphones about a year or so ago. i found it was becoming a crutch and that i run better without it. but i know it's different for everyone, of course.

it definitely helps the mental benefits for me. and in terms of performance i run with better form and breathe easier, so i'm sure it has physical benefits too.

in high school i used to rip my THC vape and practically sprint 5-10k through the woods by my house after school. put on some jackson browne and cruise lmao. but now i prefer the solace and my own (sober) thoughts
 
4 miles this morning @ 25:54. 32 seconds off PR time but bringing it back down after the winter fucked me up. Also did 11 miles on the bike at 14 mph average yesterday.

Getting back into cross training as I cant do long slow runs without fucking up my knees. So I’ll use the bike for that type of training which I think will help get my times down.

Going for all PR’s this year. I’m 31 but only been running for a year. Started in prison. PR’s are 1 mile: 5:46 3 miles 18:35 4 miles 25:22. Got a 5k coming up April 17th. Only been in one actual race. It was 3 miles.
 
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RDP89 said:
4 miles this morning @ 25:54. 32 seconds off PR time but bringing it back down after the winter fucked me up. Also did 11 miles on the bike at 14 mph average yesterday.

Getting back into cross training as I cant do long slow runs without fucking up my knees. So I’ll use the bike for that type of training which I think will help get my times down.

Going for all PR’s this year. I’m 31 but only been running for a year. Started in prison. PR’s are 1 mile: 5:46 3 miles 18:35 4 miles 25:22. Got a 5k coming up April 17th. Only been in one actual race. It was 3 miles.
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I love putting in the work and getting good PRs.

You’re doing really well! I’m sure you’ll place well in April.

Cross training is a great idea, I know it sounds crazy but swimming helped my running loads too. I’m a surfer so spent a lot of time in the water but I’ve come across other runners who’ve also found it helps. Might be an idea if you wanna mix it up a bit.
 
100% on the swimming

last year when i was training for a triathlon the swimming seemed to help my running loads. i think it's because you can go anaerobic (i.e just breathe less) without necessarily having to do high intensity. Anaerobic/intense running is just hard on the neuromuscular system due to impact stress. but with swimming you can adapt your body to need less oxygen without having to fuck up your knees lol
 
RDP89 said:
Going for all PR’s this year. I’m 31 but only been running for a year. Started in prison. PR’s are 1 mile: 5:46 3 miles 18:35 4 miles 25:22. Got a 5k coming up April 17th. Only been in one actual race. It was 3 miles.
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that is fast!! your mile times are roughly similar to my kilometer times.

did 12.5k just now, took me an hour and a half but am proud that i did it given i could not be arsed to before i left. my hips started hurting around the 8k mark which is quite annoying.
 
MsDiz said:
I love putting in the work and getting good PRs.

You’re doing really well! I’m sure you’ll place well in April.

Cross training is a great idea, I know it sounds crazy but swimming helped my running loads too. I’m a surfer so spent a lot of time in the water but I’ve come across other runners who’ve also found it helps. Might be an idea if you wanna mix it up a bit.
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Thanks for the support! Yeah, I've been wanting to cross train with swimming, but I would have to get a membership somewhere that has a pool. Although towards the end of May when the beach at this local club I belong to opens I can swim in the lake there. I'm definitely gonna give it a try.
 
chinup said:
that is fast!! your mile times are roughly similar to my kilometer times.

did 12.5k just now, took me an hour and a half but am proud that i did it given i could not be arsed to before i left. my hips started hurting around the 8k mark which is quite annoying.
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Thanks! In my mind I am still slow though, lol.
Good job on that 12.5k, that's a long run!
 
thegreenhand said:
100% on the swimming

last year when i was training for a triathlon the swimming seemed to help my running loads. i think it's because you can go anaerobic (i.e just breathe less) without necessarily having to do high intensity. Anaerobic/intense running is just hard on the neuromuscular system due to impact stress. but with swimming you can adapt your body to need less oxygen without having to fuck up your knees lol
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Yeha, I'm definitely giving swimming a try when it warms up and the beach opens. Yeah, I knew running was hard on your body, but never realized how much until I started distance running and my knees started hurting all the time once I was consistently doing 6-9 mile runs. I physically had to drop my miles down or I felt I was going to do permanent damage. So disappointing. My goal was to run the Chicago Marathon this year.
 
chinup said:
that is fast!! your mile times are roughly similar to my kilometer times.

did 12.5k just now, took me an hour and a half but am proud that i did it given i could not be arsed to before i left. my hips started hurting around the 8k mark which is quite annoying.
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Good going, it’s the getting out the door I always find hard. I always tell myself “I fucking hate running what am I doing?” Then when I’m out it’s “yes I’m crazy” and then when I’m finished it’s “omg running is the best, I wanna run forever!!”
 
Update on the shoes

have done four runs in them so far. Small blister started developing on the upper outside of my arch, right foot only tho

def feels like less heel cushioning. I have a bad habit of midfoot striking when doing aerobic jog. Keeping mindful of form, they glide very well lol. They seem to “roll” better than the 34s
 
RDP89 said:
Yeha, I'm definitely giving swimming a try when it warms up and the beach opens. Yeah, I knew running was hard on your body, but never realized how much until I started distance running and my knees started hurting all the time once I was consistently doing 6-9 mile runs. I physically had to drop my miles down or I felt I was going to do permanent damage. So disappointing. My goal was to run the Chicago Marathon this year.
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Yep bro (sis ??), I feel your pain

i can’t preach gettin out onto the trails enough. It’s so much softer on the joints and running through tight singletrack can be a much more “dynamic” movement than the constant repeat motion of flat road running
 
MsDiz said:
Good going, it’s the getting out the door I always find hard. I always tell myself “I fucking hate running what am I doing?” Then when I’m out it’s “yes I’m crazy” and then when I’m finished it’s “omg running is the best, I wanna run forever!!”
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haha i do the first two but the last it usually 'omg i'm so glad that is over' but i know i feel better for having done it.

woke up early so will get out for 5k before work.
 
Missed two workouts in the last 4 days :/ been crammed for time with an exam and a mandatory job training. Luckily I commute by bike so I moved my legs a little bit I guess

in the long run two missed runs is no big deal, but it still throws me off mentally. big time
 
it does suck when you don't stick to plans @thegreenhand but don't beat yourself up in this instance. i would take it more as a learning experience- not to plan runs when you have exams and stuff at work, or to plan fewer at least. you have to be balanced and realistic.

woke up at 5.45 ffs. will get out to run before work. hoping not to drink tonight so i can do a long one tomorrow morning.

had an idea that might be stupid or might be genius. i thought i could maybe set a goal to run to my parents. cos eventually just upping my distance running round the park is going to get boring. its 13 miles to my parents, did 8 last week so have a long way to go. the first 3 miles is pure concrete jungle but after that its paths through countryside.
 
chinup said:
it does suck when you don't stick to plans @thegreenhand but don't beat yourself up in this instance. i would take it more as a learning experience- not to plan runs when you have exams and stuff at work, or to plan fewer at least. you have to be balanced and realistic.

woke up at 5.45 ffs. will get out to run before work. hoping not to drink tonight so i can do a long one tomorrow morning.

had an idea that might be stupid or might be genius. i thought i could maybe set a goal to run to my parents. cos eventually just upping my distance running round the park is going to get boring. its 13 miles to my parents, did 8 last week so have a long way to go. the first 3 miles is pure concrete jungle but after that its paths through countryside.
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Sounds good! I think the mix between city then nice countryside would be good for the head.

Also @thegreenhand it sucks when you miss scheduled runs but shit happens and you just gotta roll with it. Sometimes it’s for the best and the rest will help.
 
thanks! yes i think so too, i'm grateful that i'm close to green space so i don't have to run on roads but the country would be nicer. i've realised pushing myself distance wise probably opens up a lot of locations, quite exciting!!
 
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