No, that's four years in a row now, IIRC.
Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running
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No, that's four years in a row now, IIRC.
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Met a mate last night who's been running, but he's always been someone who runs that bit too fast. I'm luring him into trails which he likes and was explaining it's better to set time goals vs distance goals. Last night he mentioned he's been focusing on that and enjoying running more and having less knee pain as he's not focusing on pace all the time.
Always a good rule to follow (obviously you do need some speed work, especially if you're setting pace goals for a race)
Met a mate last night who's been running, but he's always been someone who runs that bit too fast. I'm luring him into trails which he likes and was explaining it's better to set time goals vs distance goals. Last night he mentioned he's been focusing on that and enjoying running more and having less knee pain as he's not focusing on pace all the time.Always a good rule to follow (obviously you do need some speed work, especially if you're setting pace goals for a race)
Post back in this thread been up and down time really running hard to deal with the now diagnosed Dystonia (previously mentioned in this thread) but I go out and run or try mostly turns into walking and running.
Hard to mentally deal with as I loved chasing times beating times so any chance of events have gone out the window now I could do them but just feel to slow to enjoy them.
Used to be 8 min miles now lucky to get into the 10's some days more 11 and 12 lately, I have been coming back from a hip injury though just trying to nurse it and take it slower helps with the walking I have to do.
Ive been out in the strong heat around midday quite a few times this week since back from my holiday and loving it, as someone who been running for 10 years I say stick some Ultrasun factor 50 on (sports version) and get out in the heat always good to get yourself used to strong heat running you never know when event comes what weather will be.
Hard to mentally deal with as I loved chasing times beating times so any chance of events have gone out the window now I could do them but just feel to slow to enjoy them.
Used to be 8 min miles now lucky to get into the 10's some days more 11 and 12 lately, I have been coming back from a hip injury though just trying to nurse it and take it slower helps with the walking I have to do.
Ive been out in the strong heat around midday quite a few times this week since back from my holiday and loving it, as someone who been running for 10 years I say stick some Ultrasun factor 50 on (sports version) and get out in the heat always good to get yourself used to strong heat running you never know when event comes what weather will be.
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Glad to hear you’re still getting out. My mums recently been diagnosed with some heart disease which seems to be hereditary and I’ve been trying to get healthier as want to be able to run/bike as long as I can.
Just shows thing can strike anyone.
Just shows thing can strike anyone.
Did my first park run today and managed a 24m46 which I was happy with, given I was slowed massively at the start as I positioned myself towards the back of the start line.
Felt pretty comfortable all the way around and will be attempting a sub 24m next time.
Felt pretty comfortable all the way around and will be attempting a sub 24m next time.
I need to be better at timing. Woke up feeling dehydrated and tired from a weekend in the garden, so went for a run at lunchtime in full sun/heat. Now back at my desk dripping with sweat!
Still not maintaining consistent running without walking breaks, but think i'm getting to the point now where it's more mental than anything (not helped by the hills and heat).
Going to head out tomorrow with a pace alert on my watch and hold 6:30min/km to avoid the pace creeping up
Still not maintaining consistent running without walking breaks, but think i'm getting to the point now where it's more mental than anything (not helped by the hills and heat).
Going to head out tomorrow with a pace alert on my watch and hold 6:30min/km to avoid the pace creeping up
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