/Running/ General >What are you guys training for? >Do

Training for a warrior dash for shits and giggles (I ought to be able to do that without issue now), and to pass the physical requirements for police academy

i use an elliptical machine. easier on the joints

>>37839285
I do it for fun, still waiting on my ankle injury its been 4 weeks now, almost fully healed. Life is depressing without running

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Currently training for my first marathon. My goal is probably 3:40-3:45.

>>37839369
Try 3:00:00
Youll feel more accomplished

>>37839410
Also use gw 501516 for more endurance

>>37839410
My half marathon was 1:47 so I'm not setting my expectations too high. Figure I can improve my time and try and qualify for Boston after I finish my first race.

Hello /Run/

Been running comfortably for a year now with no injuries, these past few days I've had constant leg DOMS.

Wat do and whys it happening all of a sudden?

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>>37839444
Are you running on uneven terrain? I've noticed going from flat roads to uneven roads or trails can hurt your muscles sometimes. Went backpacking the other weekend, despite being well-trained in running my legs were pretty sore simply because of the increased grade hills and roots.

>>37839443
that's a lot of pressure you're cooking up

>>37839492
Cheers mate, that actually makes sense switched up my running routes last week

I'm doing couch to 5k and I burn myself out running too hard, but when I go slower I feel like going too slow. I walk at 4mph, how fast should I run?

>>37839285
>Tfw serious runner, fractured my ankle and now I can't run for a while, seriously depressed
I've been lifting so I have something to do, but still

>>37839581
I think 12min/mile is a good start for noobs, then work your way to 10, and then 9. It depends how much you weigh though. A fat person and a muscular person with no cardio training probably have different standards.

>>37839285
Started HIIT. 3 times so far
I do 20sec run and 1 min rest. 6 times
My goal is to build a better cardiovascular health, more stamina and lose a bit of the excess fat while bulking

>>37839664
Iktfb, recovering from meniscus surgery, haven't been able to run or lift for 6 months now

>>37839492
Will leg strength develop or is it better to just cut it out?

Guys after I run for a while I feel a weird thin in my leg
When the leg goes down to the ground, due to me being tired and not used to running, it bends much more than it should, like if I would just crumble down, but I dont.
My question is, what weak muscle is causing this...quad, hamstring or calf?

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>>37839285
Not training for anything, I just love the act of running and the feeling afterwards

Kinda countryside/lake/field stuff, super nice

Thanks for the reminder!

>>37839942
your leg... bends?

Just started running every day, trying to get in shape for the army. A couple days ago my ankle was hurting so I took the day off, scared I was going to injure it. Today my leg was hurting about three inches above the ankle so I'm doing the same. How can I tell the difference between early signs of what could become serious injuries, and regular aches and pains?

>>37839973
I mean at the knee, like it should, but I lose strength and it goes lower than it should

>>37839874
>body adapts to stress
Just keep doing it. You might get calf gains and your lower body lifts might stall

How do I get started in running? I am fat.

I train to maintain cardiovascular health and to maximize my experience of our short summers here. My town is laid out perfect for runners, heaps of intertwining routes by/over water and through parkland.

>>37840010
Couch to 5k. Lose weight so it won't be stressful to your knees.

>>37839974

If it's in the joint or in the arch, I wouldn't run on it until it subsides. That's just me.

If it persists, maybe you could use better shoes or orthotics?

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>>37839494
>Boston
>pressure cooking

>>37840028
What if I started biking on days that I'm feeling pain? Would that further agitate the possible injury?

>>37840078

It's definitely worth a try. Climb up the biggest hills you can find, otherwise it is too easy for runners to coast on a bike. It is a different kind of burn, but it will keep your cardio up.

Alternate: sometimes when I can't run for a couple of months, I do stairs. My best time up the CN Tower (1776 stairs, 144 turns) was 14:42 a few years ago. Stairs are gruelling. Double-step as long as you can, and then work on increasing how long you can double-step. At my best I was something like 700 stairs before I started alternating doubles and singles. On stairs, you will have to find your pace all over again. Just like running, it's not as fast as you think. Also, you're going to sweat like a fucker and your lungs will be the dry and hot like the desert.

Cycling is easier :)

I have been running for a few months now but I only really started taking it seriously this past month. It is p awesome. I run for good cardiovascular health and it is nice to be able to eat more without worrying about being a fat ass.

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Question:
What to snack on and how long before a run?
My route is about 5km.
If I eat normally and go do a run in the evening/night some 10 minutes into the run I'll feel like my kidneys are about to fall out through my arse along with a larger portion of my intestines.
If I run in the morning without eating anything and not having to worry about bowel movements I'm even more of a weak fuck than usual and I barely have the strength to complete the route within the same time as the previous run.

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>>37839285
>tfw started running slower and the shin splints and general pain disappeared

>>37839986
Take longer between your run days to rest, see if it improves or not

>>37839285
Enjoy looking like a skeleton runners while all the chads who lift here get pussy and you can have the guys with since thats what you look like.

>>37839948

why is lefuff holding hands with a 13 year old girl?

>>37839872
Damn that's worse than I have it
How are you dealing with it?

>>37840307
For me it has to be 2+ hours before my run. Otherwise I feel it bubbling around in there and quickly get sidestitch.
Carbs > fat because you need less oxygen to convert carbs to ATP compared to fat.

Hey /Run/, been doing a mile every morning for the last month or month and a half and I've been making decent progress, working down my 12 minute mile to 10. Sometimes when I'm really pushing myself though I'll feel some tightness in my traps, particularly my right one... why is that? Not sure how I can avoid it or prevent it

>>37840438
I'll try bananas next time, thanks!

It's cold and raining outside, what do? I don't wanna be cold and wet, but I also don't be wanna be lazy and sit on my ass

>>37840783
jumping some rope is a decent alternative, I'd imagine

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Why not bicycle?

>>37840479
let your arms hang/swing freely?
Better running posture?
Better breathing method/pace/pattern?

Cant really say though maybe these will help

>>37839285
>roiding for cardio gains
Is it worth it? Or should I just stick to HGH and other peptides?
>inb4 youre still not natural
I know.

im doing about 5 miles a day. ive been playing with the idea of doing a marathon. im not even breathing hard after 5 miles.

Running is something to do to maintain shape/cardio to play a sport. Running is not a sport, faggots.

>>37839285

>What are you guys training for?
Just to help loose some wheight
>Do you run road, trail or treadmill?
Road in the outback of the Netherlands. Breddy comfy
>stey hidratted

Ok

>>37839443
The Boston race was a real blast

>>37840880
You're not running hard enough, faggot

>>37840818
my nignog

Just really started running. What's a respectable time for 5k? Need a good goal time to train towards.

>>37839444
Are you spending too much time in the anabolic, rather than aerobic range? Keep track of your heart rate if you can, it can go up higher than you think if you're running in summer temperatures.

>>37840010
Don't run while you're fat, imho. Walk, cycle, swim, whatever you can stick to, and start running after you shed some lbs. Running is high impact, and running while significantly overweight can seriously fuck up your knees.

>>37839974
Sounds like the beginning of shin splints to me.

>>37840479
You probably just need to relax. Make sure you're breathing rhythmically. When my breathing gets erratic I tense up in my shoulders/traps too.

Human top running speed 60km/h

>>37841013
>Sounds like the beginning of shin splints to me.
What do I do about it?

fa/tg/guy here
GM says i need to lose weight.

/fit/, how do i run

>>37841100
Like walking, but faster.

>>37839285
>Training for college police technologyprogram pre-admission physical test (2.3km in 12 min)
>I run on the 105M track at my gym and outdoors sometimes

God damn I fucking hate cardio..

>>37841100
Make sure your jogging is aerobic. I used to jog just a bit too quickly and had to take too many breaks and ended up running less overall.

>>37841077
Shin splints can be caused by an overtaxed muscle or from stress fractures. What you can do about it depends on what's causing it. Is the pain slightly to the inside or outside of your leg? Or right down the middle?

There are a few things that do help regardless of the cause. Make sure your form is good. If you're pronating or striking on your heel, getting some better shoes may help. Running on softer surfaces can help. Stretch before and after every run.

this article may be worth a read: https://runnersconnect.net/running-injury-prevention/the-ultimate-guide-to-shin-splints-for-runners/

>>37840438
Aren't carbs already stored as fat in those 2 hours?

>>37841135
is jogging brawn or finesse?

>>37841185
Endurance with a bit of finesse.

Sprinting is brawn.

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How do I get runner's high?

>>37840307
I've heard that eating less meat/a vegetarian diet can really help with running because protein tends to be pretty hard to break down.

So maybe the meal before you go running scale down the meat a bit and see what happens?

>>37840929
Then you've never 'ran'

>What are you guys training for?
Just to keep fit and burn a bit of fat. Long term goal at the moment is the great north run but that is a long way away
>Do you run road, trail or treadmill?
Treadmill
>stey hidratted
u too m8

>>37841241
Protein does take more time and resources to break down, but I wouldn't say it's bad for runners at all. Eating a high protein meal after a long run seems to speed my recovery.

Before a run though, carbs are where it's at. You burn through your glycogen stores in as little as 20-30 minutes if you're running hard, or running uphill, or running in the heat. I don't worry too much for casual runs, but if I'm racing or going for a pb (or just planning on training HARD) I eat a fairly large, carb heavy meal a couple hours before I run. I like banana smoothies with some peanut butter in them, or potatoes, or rice.

>>37841231

Run until you can't anymore, then keep on running.

>>37841416
My legs can handle it but I usually get side aches or have to take a break to catch up my breath after running too long

>>37841403
complex carbs would be better than sugars for this, right?

oatmeal instead of a chocolate bar

>>37841449
Work on your cardio-fitness. Have you ever heard the "run slower to run run faster" thing? That's true in my experience. Stay in your optimal heart rate range for longer periods of time rather than going whole ham. You'll stop getting those cramps and breathing issues in no time.

>>37841196
shit.

How the shit do I even start running? Is it a good idea? I'm underweight as fuck.

>>37841460
Yes, absolutely.

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>TFW bought Nike fs run lite 3s for $40
>TFW no scared to wear them in and make them dirty

Fuck I hate being autistic, I just want to run with new shoes mane

>>37839285
Tough Mudder.

~13 miles but with around 20 stops for obatacles. Did one last year but Haven't run since aug

I would love to get from 26' to 20' 5k though

I'm 32

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>broke 25min 5k today
Took me 4 months, onwards to 20min!

>>37841487
>shit.
Why? Are you completely out of shape? Jogging will BUILD your endurance, pal.

>>37841550
>tfw take 35 mins for 5k kilometers
I hope you're not talking miles, if so I'm even more of a loser

congrats though

>>37841565
I started at about that 4 months ago
Just keep running fampai

I'm training for a marathon in September. Currently I'm road running since that is what the marathon is going to be on. The only time I'm on the treadmill is if it late at night during winter time.

And yes, I stay plenty hydrated.

>>37839942
Sounds like you just don't have enough endurance muscle in that leg. How long have you been running? Does it still bend if you slow your pace? Even to a walk?

>>37841485
What is optimal range?

>>37841550
Congrats. I'm more of a long-distance runner, so my 5k PR isn't that great (21 min). I got it the other day during the 4th of July race, but damn, that was hard since I'm used to really pacing myself for way longer distances.

>>37840847
Heart rate can fuck with HGH when running, be careful friend

>>37841654
Optimal in terms of cardiovascular gains is about 50-60% of your maximum. There are calculators online, but in general, your "max" heart rate should be 220 less your age in years.

>>37839581
I'm doing couch to 5k right now too and I have this same problem. I just take a break halfway through for 90 seconds to solve that issue.

>>37841803
Fuck me. And I was proud of hitting 180 the other day

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>>37839285
starting to run because i am a 24y/M/240 pound fat fuck.

>>37841878
The time it takes you to get to that heart rate is more important than just reaching it. The longer it takes to get there, the stronger your heart is, essentially.

Fag who's just taken up jogging wondering if a 30min to and back loop every other day will be bad for my joints. I wear proper footwear and only go at a brisk pace. No running full speed or any of that shit.

Also, benefits aside from trimming the fat and improving my lungs?

>did 17:50 5k when 14
>Want to get big, tired of being skinny
>Do brosplits because kiddy
>Do ss when 16
>Realize I'm not that good at lifting
>I was only ever good at running
>Now I suck at running

Doing distance running and calisthenics now, feel better, but am skinnier. I want to start climbing.

>>37839285
I'm training for boxing
Run an interval sprinted/jogged 5k
I run on trails or on the shoulder of the road

>>37841965
you should start with walking

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>>37842097
but the other day i ran 4.16 mi in 46:12....

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Are these the greatest running shoes ever created?

Gtfo here with those pronounced heel shits

>>37842024
Anyone?

>>37842359

Are you fat? Is yes, then yes. If no, then yes unless you properly stretch and warm up.

>>37839492

>minimalistic, still motivating music for running

Can anybody recommend some artists?

thx in advance

>>37842439
Not fat, and alright. I already warm up so that's good to know, thnx.

>>37840829
I've got the breathing down good, I'll try relaxing my arms more, that'll likely help. thanks man

>>37841013
I'll pay better attention to my breathing next time, make sure I'm in a good rhythm then. Thanks

>>37842455
bumping because i also want to know

>>37839285
Running newfag questions:

1) Is it normal for one leg to be more tired than the other?

2) Is it ok if my knees feel like they've been jarred a bunch and are a bit sore after I'm running or is it an indicator of bad running form?

3) Finally, my goal is to be able to do 2 miles in under 15 minutes regularly and with relative ease. At the moment I can do 1.5 miles in under 15 minutes but after that I drop off pretty hard. How should I approach doing better-- running faster, running longer, or both?

>>37839285
my dog escaped three times today due to nearby construction, I ran about 6 km today, I usually only do about 1 km. my chest hurts like fuck.

I run routes that are around 5-6k (it's hard to find an exact 5k route near me) and want to get <4 minute kms.
The closest I've gotten is 20:51 for a 5km but I haven't been running much recently so I'll be slower than that now.
What things should I aim to do to improve times apart from running harder/faster and using nothing but willpower?

>>37842731
1) Yes if you got an imbalance.

2) Depends on how long you've been running.

3) Start with distance instead of speed. Speed shouldn't be your concern until you've built a good aerobic base. To get a good aerobic base means distance with good form and cadence.

>>37842877
10 sets of hill sprints once a week.

>>37840438
Yeah i time my meals to be a minimum of 2hrs before the run otherwise i feel like puking for most of it. A big bowl of pasta at midday then bite of a banana before my run at 5pm is the perfect mix. Pasta has settled down nicely and dont feel it bouncing around in me, the banana is nice and light and some quick sugar

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>tfw it's too cold and polluted outside to go running again.
Yesterday it felt like the air was dense and heavy , got tired instantly. Still jogged 10k. Felt like shit afterwards.
It sucks to live in the polluted capital of a polluted country.
Never gonna make it bros.

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>>37842206
Altra Superior 2.

>dat zero drop

>>37840999
25min 5km is like a 2plate bench. Attainable for normies and is often the point where many normies simply stop and float about forever.

20min 5km is like a 2.5plate bench, needs some kind of structured training to move on from here

sub 20min is a good time and going under this requires structure and training regularly to attain and maintain


Now watch as i have runners descend on me for my shit tier times and complimenting anything above a 20min 5km. Youre a beginner so your first run will prob be 35mins or somethign terrible but itll drop to the high 20s after a couple of runs and work its way down. For now what i listed should be reasonable and youll adjust your goals as you move up and eventually join the cardioelitists where anything over 17min might as well be a walk

>>37842919
I don't really have a decent hill near me to do it on.

What kind of sprint interval training could people recommend?
I might try that once a week, I just don't really know a routine to use

>>37841550
>stuck on 22min best
>every 3 months something comes up and i need to stop running
>return to running with a 27min time
>it gets close to 20 and something else comes up

im considering going full neet for months just so i can get this 20min and then return to normal life. Its eating me inside

i tried HIIT running for 20 minutes and now i got a stress fracture in my right foot thats gonna take 2 months to heal. and its prime season for running in the evenings

How do i into hydration on long runs? Carrying a waterbottle is cumbersome. Does anyone want to hang around at checkpoints holding cups of water for me?

>>37843045
So much cushion though. That doesn't fuck up your stride? I like my universes because if I get lazy and start to let my stride go, I am immediately reminded

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>>37843090
i was depressed for 30 seconds until i figured out its in km and not in mi

can you say something similar about distance run / duration

ITT scrubs that will never make it until they realize the only distance and time that matters is the one you ran last time. Comparing yourself to arbitrary benchmarks is utterly worthless. A 17yr old is going to have a vastly different speed, endurance than a 50 yr old. Same for weight, age, length of time training, technique, diet, etc.

Stop comparing yourself to everyone but the one person that matters: (you)

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>>37843346
you sound like the type of cuck who doesnt have mirrors or scales in his house. why do you think we post here

>>37843376
Your post makes 0 sense. Please try again.

>>37843305
More of a 5km guy, would be nice if someone could do a beginner breakdown of 10km and marathon times too

>>37843346
theres nothing wrong with setting goals to work towards. The whole "be better than your old self" is kind of a given when working towards a goal as youll be getting faster or running further than before. Setting a time to beat is motivating and enjoyable, stop being such a kill joy

>>37843305
https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/

Will give you a score (VDOT) which is an attempt to generalize running ability with a number. E.g. 25 minute 5k is 38.3, 20 min is 49.8.

https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/
Here's a good calculator to estimate your goal time for different races.

>>37839285
I love running, it is so fun but I have decided to pick up lifting (Have being doing stronglifts for about 3 month) I had to stop the running on my off days due to the fact that I am getting pains in my knees due to all of the squatting and running. Is swimming a good alternative for my cardio on my off days? I really miss running bros.

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>>37840010
Be careful, running when really fat generally isn't recommended. Start out with c25k like the other anon said but if your joints hurt stop and switch to walking/swimming. Og course it depends how fat you are I suppose.

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>>37840379
You've got to run to catch cute runner girls.

>>37843090
>Now watch as i have runners descend on me for my shit tier times
Unfortunately, runners have a camaraderie among each other more so than lifters. No matter what our times are, we are usually cheering each other on and not downing another person. Even that obese landwhale who is waddling on the course is cheered and told "good job, keep up the good work!"

>>37842901
Thanks my nigga

>>37843915
if im fast enough to catch one does that mean she has to be my gf????

>>37843915
>Makeup for running
>IG where
I'll run the other way, thanks

>>37845066
Except adrianna is actually really big on fitness.
Also, advertisements /= real life

>>37842359
Noone here can tell you how your body feels. If you're in pain after these runs, then you should take it easier, if you're not, then go for it.

I went for my first 10k run and afterwards I had a stabbing pain in the side of my foot. It took a week before it no longer hurt to walk on and then I gave it an extra week to fully heal.

I just went for my first run since and the pain was immediately back again. Anyone ever had anything like this?

I'm trying to get back into running but my left calf feels really tight after about 400 metres. I can stretch it back out but then it still feels funny and I need to stretch every 400 metres again.
I notice the same calf tightens up if I am simply walking briskly up hill. Normal walking or daily activity I don't notice anything. Any idea what this is all about? Do I just need to constantly stretch it thoughout the day to make it stop?

>>37844333
this. I always cheer people on, they putting in the work.

Training for Pokémon go desu

So heel striking, or on the balls of your feet for better form?

>>37840401
that his wife

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Treadmill or outdoor

Best is 7.15 miles / 1 hour

Was walking on a pillow after that. Such a good feeling.

I weigh 195 pounds at 6' so my body is like a horse.

Getting back into ultras after a long break. Last race out was 100miles. I usually do 4 runs a week and will start making them longer. Hydration and nutrition are the keys to running ultras.

>>37847341
Outdoor, I'll never understand people who own treadmills

>>37847372
How many miles a week were you getting before your 100 miler?

>>37847787
Because at a certain temperature, it becomes more harmful than beneficial. I'm guessing you don't live in an area that gets major snow accumulation and many people die of a heart attack, with no known history of heart issues, while trying to shovel it? One of my co-workers was one. He was 22 and was a regular runner who ran 6 miles 3x/week. He ended up with a major one but he survived his.

>>37847943
>tfw never seen snow
>tfw winters get down to a bone chilling 5 degrees Celsius at night

Sometimes im sad about never seeing snow but othertimes i remember how nice it is to have nice weather for like 9 months of the year

>>37847943
Maybe you should move

>>37840401
she is 19-20yr

>>37847955
I wouldn't call 30+ degrees nice, but whatever floats your boat famalam

>>37847969
>hes never spent a day at the beach then ended it with a cool night laying in the sand with friends by a fire in nothing but shorts and a singlet

havent lived my man

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>>37847955
I spoke someone from Hawaii once. He said despite the tropical climate, you can still definitely feel the change of seasons and it can get pretty cold on winter mornings: 15 degrees celcius.

>>37843090
25min 5k is like 2 plate bench? I should've stuck with running, I hit 25min 5k in less than two months. Perks of being a skelly I guess

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>>37847990
>14 maximum

fuck this, im using the treadmill in the gym until it gets back above 20, this is fucking frostbite tier weather

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>>37839285

>What are you guys training for?

Nothing- I might sign up for an open track meet later this summer but I neither speak nor read Korean and I'm living in Korea so...

>Do you run road, trail or treadmill?

Road and trail. Weekdays I usually go for a 40 min. run along a river trail by my house- on the weekends I go along the river trail for 15-20 min., hop out, run surface streets for a while, hit up a hilly local trail then loop back down to the river trail and to my apartment.

I've only ever done treadmill consistently when I was recovering from injury. Treadmills suck tbqh

>stey hidratted

Nah- even when I was younger and would go on 20 mile runs I never brought water along; just seemed like a pussy way to run.

>>37848006
maybe not in difficulty to attain but rather its what many simply hover around im guessing. Looking at the regular gym guys, they all hit 2 plate and simply hover there for years, never hitting 2.5 or 3, they just work in the 2plate range forever. Most people who casually run never really break past 20min and just hover in the 20-25 range forever

>>37847874
I only committed to it 14 weeks out so I didn't have the type of prep I would have preferred. I didn't work in distance but rather time on my feet for the previously mentioned reason. I maintained 8-11hrs a week. I would never recommend doing it that way but I have a solid running background and know my body. I was underprepared and paid a high price. 80 miles a week would be a good place to work up to.

>>37848019
I managed to get it below 20min after about 4 months, admittedly only about 10 seconds under but I'm counting it. I had to stop running after I fucked my ankle, so I started lifting.

It's been about a year since I ran, how quickly would my times come back do you think?

>>37848042
Dunno, i find cardio deteriorates harder than lifting, when i stop running and come back my times are obese man tier but are back close to what they were within a month again. Who knows

>>37848009
lmao 14 is god tier weather for running.
let's fucking tade. I'm done with this 30+ heat wave.

>>37848065
I almost died in the trip from house to car as i was going to the gym. What do you recommend i wear in the cold when running? I normally wear short short booty running shorts and a tee but i dont think ill survive out with that.

>30+
fun as fuck but ill admit is shit for running, i usually wait until it cools down around sunset before running on days like that. I have to run at the local grass park barefoot because i feel like my feet are cooking in shoes when i run in 30+

>>37848077
You can buy all sorts of running tights and base layers. Sometimes when it's really cold i chuck on gloves and a beanie - just make sure to wash them!

>>37848086
>gloves

this is whats stopping me from going out mainly, my legs can survive but fucking fingers getting icy and feeling like theyre going to snap.

Question; if i moved to where you snowfags are, would i over time become accustomed to it? Or will i forever die year after year

>>37848100
I think you can acclimatise to weather, but you can prepare yourself for whatever weather you're having too. There's nothing wrong with wrapping up warm when it's cold out - snowfags don't just wear shorts and a t-shirt all day no matter how long they've lived there

>>37848116
how about staying hydrated on runs in the cold, do you guys just drink less or not bother with runs <10km?

>>37848120
Really depends on the length of your run, a few km and you can easily run without water. Longer runs and chucking a water bottle in a bag isn't going to do any harm.

If anything it might be a bit better running in the cold, you're not sweating and needing to constantly sip water which is just gonna sit in your stomach and slosh around

>>37848120
There isn't a temperature id run in that would have me carry a drink for a run that short. Just drink plenty up to a 30 mins before you leave and piss clear and your hydration is sorted man.

>>37840818
it isnt nearly as rewarding tbqh

I bicycle on my offdays, but when I finish a run, it just feels like I did something

bicycling is to easy I guess

>>37848195
If it's easy you're not doing it right m8.

>>37839285
I can run for 25 min on a treadmill going 10km/u.
Running outdoor is a lot harder for some reason.
Don't really have a goal. Maybe going for 12 km/u for 30 min on a threadmill and afterwards go onto beach running I think.
Or should I start running on the beach earlier ?

>>37848225
beach isnt exactly the easiest terrain to run on, can be quiet tiring in my opinion

maybe thats why its harder outside, but i think if you do it often enough and get used it

still a great cardio workout

I was in an accident in October last year, spent 2 months in bed and only recently finished my rehabilitation. For the first few weeks after the accident the doctors told me I'd probably never recover fully.

I'm now slowly starting to run. My goal is to run in some 10k event on my accident's anniversary to show those fuckers.

>>37848225
It's a lot harder outdoors bc the fucking ground isn't moving under your feet doing half the work for you. Did you seriously no figure that out?

>>37848225
Outdoors you have to deal with uneven surfaces, other people, pollen, and any other number of things which might make it a bit tougher. 100% worth it though, it's a completely different feeling

>>37848225
youve got uneven ground, changing wind directions and youre actually needing to propel yourself forward rather than bobbing up and down in the spot like a treadmill. Its a diff type of run and one doesnt really translate to the other, kind of like your barbell bench to dumbell. Similar but different.

Run outside more often id recommend, its more enjoyable as you see more

>>37839285
trail for the most part then a steep uphill road

>>37839285
Training for my first marathon. It's in a couple of months but I'm already nervous about it. Someone hold me please :(

>>37848260
I have done beach before, it is very tiring, because you cant properly set off from the ground. That's why I hate it a little bit.
Does anyone know if running on the beach is better for training your calfs ?

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Attempting my full marathon tonight, /fit/.

Give me music, motivation, and tips on not getting bored out of my mind after the first half.

>tfw pigged out 3 days in a row and I now have to atone for my sins

>>37848285
I did figure that out, but it is a very big differnce. Can't even keep up for 8 min outdoor.

>>37848290
>>37848326

Will start training on road or beach next time.

>>37848285
go be a cunt elsewhere

>>37848346
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzp77MELPUQ

Good luck, anon.

>>37848337
Why nervous man? You have plenty of time

>>37848364
I wouldn't recommend comparing the 2. It'll do nothing for your confidence trying to run at treadmill pace. Find a nice trail and forget times and you'll enjoy running a lot more.

>>37848374
Nah, I'm good here thanks.

>>37848417
Will do. going on a slower pace outdoor and enjoy the views.

Running every lifting day 5 mins on treadmill.
Today ran 0.8 km.
Is it good ? I'm trying to up my speed to 1 km in 5 min.
I'm still overweight for about 5-10 kg.

Used to be pretty full on into running when I assumed I was joining the army. I got my mile to about 4:30 and my 5km to 19-20 minutes. I haven't been as disciplined with running for the past year so my times aren't too good. I want to run 1.5 miles in about 9:30 (currently around 10:30-11), how long would it take me with good discipline/dedication to reach my goal? What methods can I use to reach my goal? I have focused on lifting so maybe I could drop some weight to increase my time, I'm not sure how much weight loss affects time though

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>started running
>delusions of grandeur: 5ks , Spartan races, colorful running qts
>knees start to hurt after 2 weeks
>fuck.
>stopped

>depressed for 2 days

>researched POSE method, Chi method
>Read Kelly Starretts "Ready to Run"
>worked on ankle and hip mobility daily
>lost 12 lbs
>Jumped rope daily, still jumping
>researched jump-rope technique and how it ties into the footstrike/ loading phase running
>Posterior chain and feet gettin strong/ durable I can feel it.
>apprenticed under Tribal Running Shaman.
>became the gazelle

Almost ready to run. I'm gonna make it guys. Running qts here I come!!!

>>37848417
>forget times and you'll enjoy running a lot more.
This. Once I stopped worrying about distance completed via time, I started enjoying it better. There was a byproduct: in races, I started getting faster and was able to go longer...and thry're instead of a chore.

>>37842455
>motivating music for running
i was listening to this yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoUtmO56H18

>>37845017
Yes. Otherwise she will be under trial at the feels court.

>>37848383
I put a lot of pressure on myself to get my goal time. I'm training accordingly though, but I don't know if I'm there yet

I'll be running a half before that, and that will give me ease of mind depending on the time I get

>>37848698
Good luck, anon - we're all gonna make it

On my 3rd week of C25K, is it worth investing in decent shoes? i have some cheap generic nike ones that i slip on. and what do you guys use to track your distance? strava? and what time of day do you run?

>>37849291
I run barefoot at the local park which is maintained immaculately for sports and kids athletics so im not good with shoes im afraid.

>tracking
strava i ended up downloading for cycling but i still use the nike running app to track it, i dont think they all vary much desu they all tell disttance time speed and a gps map of your run. Nike one lets me choose a playlist and a power song to turn on in my last 1km of the run which i like. I just use an armband + wireless earphones for this

>time of day
diff strokes for diff folks. I hate mornings while some swear by them. I enjoy afternoon/sunset runs. Dry diff times of day and see what works for you

>>37849291
>shoes
investing in shoes is something that i really needed because i have flat feet. then it really depends on whether you're going to be running in the future. if yes, i would strongly suggest buying a pair; doesnt have to be the most expensive fucking shoe out there, just something built for running.

when i was in singapore i went to some kind of running lab where they saw me run etc and recommended some which was very helpful

>tracking
i used to use strava, but switched to garmin because i decided to get a garmin watch (forerunner 225). it still syncs with my strava though.

>time of day
i live in bagnkok now, so running in the middle of the day isnt exactly an option. i try to go past 4 or 5 pm before dinner or otherwise for a night run. i hate excersising in the morning with a passion, just not my thing

started on couch to 5k
now run 20-30 miles a week with a local club
working on getting my 5k under 20 minutes!

>>37849329
>barefoot

my guy

>>37849530
I bought a pair of shoes for running when the park is used but you should see the grass mate, its so soft and luscious, in the hot summer sun spreading your toes through it is the greatest feeling.

Wouldnt be ballsy enough to run barefoot in any other place though, this grass track has childrens athletics on it so im p comfy just jumping straight into it.

Where do you run barefoot?

>>37849615
There's a bit of a path near a lake near me that goes through some woods, and onto playing fields like you described - not quite as nice though.

I don't mind a bit of concrete and mud but the reward at the end is for sure the grass. There's this really manicured (i think it's private) field just over the river, i'm gonna find a way onto it soon even if it kills me, will post updates

>>37839285

Got the Utica Boilermaker 15k this weekend, then 5k season for the rest of the summer with a few local summer league track races thrown in.

Road running because I live in a somewhat large city, trails when I can, treadmill only for 5k pace running or faster in the winter due to icy roads. Sometimes me and my buddies will shovel off the track and do intervals there.

5 km, same route every time, breaking routines makes me nervous

I'm a competitive athlete and I'm running a lot of sprints but my shins are starting to hurt. Any advice on preventing/rehabbing that?

My goal is to run 3 km (1.9 miles accoridng to google) in 12 minutes, which I could do when I was playing football. Feels a long way away now, but I'm hoping more interval runnign will get me there

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>>37839443
>Boston marathon
I would like to run it, but kevlar makes me chafe

>>37850008
Make sure you run on the other side of the road sometimes. Most roads are curved at the edges so running on the same side every day can lead to muscle imbalances/injuries.

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>>37839285
police fitness test.

just about there

but smoker

>>37850056
I've never thought of this, thanks

>>37849404
>running with other people
but music and isolation is what makes running bearable senpai

>>37850013
if its shin splints you're essentailly fucked. all you can do is ice it 3 times a day and wait it out until it heals

what do you compete?

>>37850170
not that anon, but i usually run alone too

although sometimes its nice to run with others, it makes you more competitve. when i run with my some else if i get tired i feel like im less likely to slow down

as long as you dont always have a partner switching it up can be fun

i never really understood how to hold onto my phone, keys, and water while running. what do you guys do to get around that?

>>37850013
reverse calf exercises
lay on your stomach on the bed . let your feet dangle over the edge inch or two then push them up against the mattress. treat it like a plant do one leg at the time try to make it harder by pushing on the bump you create.

>>37850265
phone in a holder on upper arm, a single key in my pocket, and I run for about 40 minutes, so I don't bring water

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>>37850265
get one of those arm things for your phone and keys (pic related), theyre not that expensive

i just hold the bottle in my hand

>>37850285
>>37850291
thanks had a weird mental fuckup and actually totally forgot about armbands. ordering one off amazon rn.

>>37850265

Arm band for phone, leave the wallet in the car, and I usually hide my keys under the plastic frame of my car. There's a lip near the exhaust that I just dump them on.

>>37850265
Take single key tie to weist string if no poket. Phone on arm. You don't need water for sub 1hr

>>37850285
>>37850382
do you guys really run wihtout water? i always bring it in case i decide midrun to go longer

ive just gotten used to it so now even if i only go 30-40 min i bring some just in case

i do live in the tropics and alwys sweat like a motherfucker so maybe that makes the difference

>>37850170
Running at a pace I can hold a conversation 7:30-8 min mile I used to use music.

>>37850409
Did once 6 years ago. Don't need the extra weight. Drink enough throughout the day u won't need it 1.5-2 gal

Don't really want to run atm because I banged my foot a few weeks ago at a duathlon.
Have a 24h bike race coming up in 2 weeks time, so I'll probably not run a lot until then.

Thinking of running a Marathon in December if my joints play along. It's off-road, so should be OK.

Long term, I want to get up to 4:00min/km pace for a 10km, but it's not something I pursue very actively. Cycling is just too much fun.

>>37850431
Your just spinning your wheels mate u need to run

Tfw can't run or even jog/walk ;_;

>>37850483
what's up with your legs?

should you run forwards or backwards if you're a beginner?

>>37850409
where I live it's pretty cold year round, so that helps. There are a few summer days I bring water, but I just hate carrying extra weight when running.

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>Strained my achilles while running
>third day of resting it
>run to catch the train
>it starts to hurt immediately

Fuck how long will this take to heal?

>>37850422
>>37850558
i just got used to the weight i guess. will try to lose the bottle when i move somehwere colder this summer

>>37839285
>want to get into jogging
>knees hurt really bad
i can only eliptical B(

>>37850600
Your just fucking floating fuck the eleptical

>>37848344

It's really bad on your ankles as I understand it. Also, since beaches are slanted toward the water your body will wear asymmetrically unless you run both directions along the beach.

>>37850409
I run around my neighborhood typically so if I get thirsty I'll just stop at home and get some water. usually leave one by my door on hot days. Sometimes I go to the local private park but they have drinking fountains everywhere so it's good. The only thing I bring is those sugar gel packets sometimes when I go on really long runs.

>>37850871
Define long

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>tfw just got a 1/2M PR
How do I get from pic related to fullmarathon?

>>37850976
run that, and then run that again

nice pace though, mine is around 6 min/km for half marathon

>>37850452
It' mostly a winter thing for me.
I really do enjoy running, but you get to see more if you cycle. 50-80km radius instead of 10 max.
Plus, the rush of speed and going around corners fast...

>>37850976
it's baffling to me that people can run this far at that pace, I'm struggling to complete 3 km.

>>37851149
Baffling to me how most people can't run for 5 minutes. Just up your milage 1 mile per week or 10%

>>37851211
I think most people progress too fast, fuck their knees or get shin splints and give up

>>37850922
Usually just in case if I run 10 or more miles. I know I can run 12 miles with no calories, never run more than that without something so I'm not sure. I drank gatorade during my half-marathon, not sure how I would have felt with no sugar intake. training for a marathon now though, should probably figure out how far I can run with no sugar.

>>37851239
I did that, starting again a bit more gently this time

>>37839285
I found a good trail near mine I can run to which is like 2k away, can you guys recommend me some good trail running shoes, sold in UK ideally but like in the $100-$150 range?

>>37850265
Phone wrapped around your arm. Keys and glucose in back pocket. Water bottle in your hand.

>>37851149
We all started somewhere, breh. For me, the distance progression was:

>5K
>5K + 10min rest + 5K
>10K - this is my most common distance to run
>1/2M fueled by finals week stress

The pace speed came through good ol' "practice makes perfect". Aim for 6min/km, then for 5:30/km, etc in your longest run.
Progress is slow as fuck and definitely non-linear, you'll have absolute shit days and days where you shave off a whole minute off your time.
Just don't give up and don't overdo the weekly mileage if you want healthy knees.

skinnyfat
6'
163lbs
double chin

would running every other day and doing pushups pullups and abs make me otter/effay?

>>37852188

It will take 1+ years but it's a good start. Diet is more important though. Healthier diet and exercise is obviously ideal.

>>37852188
Not trying to give you delusions that progress is magically fast, but if you're dedicated enough to join a gym and go through hell for rapid weight loss, you could be close to otter in 6-8 months.

Calisthenics only works wonders only for the first 2-3 months.

>>37852293
>>37852203

so running + gym rather than fucking around with pushups?

>>37852312

Absolutely.

>>37852312
obviously

>>37852335
>>37852344
last thing, how much is TOO much running. im thinking 3 days a week 30 mins

>>37852509
There's no such thing as too much running depending on what your goals are/how in shape you are. But yeah minimum i'd say 3 days is fine.

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>>37841565
Running 5000 kilometers in 35 minutes is pretty good anon. Keep it up

>>37843150
I'm so fkn close to 20 min I'm gona get it this week!

>>37852509

Yeah that sounds like a good point to start out. As you increase the frequency and duration of your runs, make sure to do so very gradually. A sudden jump up in mileage is a good way to potentially injure yourself and get discouraged.

What are the hills like around where you run?

My neighborhood in the midwestern United States is very flat in general, with like one somewhat big hill I try to work into my runs.

>>37839285
>What are you guys training for?
Cross training for cycling
>Do you run road, trail or treadmill?
Trail, all for those monster calves
>stey hidratted
Thanks, OP.

The zombie apocalypse.
Mostly use a treadmill, sometimes a track if it's convenient that day.
I hike a lot of trails, haven't made the jump to running them. Sometime soon.

My current furthest out fitness goal is to be able to trail run for two hours.

>>37849395
know any decent shoes? i know nothing about them.

>>37841565


Hey bro, learn how to use the "k" after a number or at least don't be redundant.

>>37852842
I live in the eastern appalachias. The hills i run are steep and long. So much that when I ran the Pittsburgh Marathon, the race volunteera were saying to slow your pace because the Oakland hill was a "difficult hill." More like "bitch please." That hill was fucking easy as shit and I didn't slow down going up it.

>>37841965


Hey bro, my half brother is struggling with the same problem as you. Sometimes he work out with me and I know his great effort, but I think he may need to push it more, but he tells me he can't keep with the inhale exhale rutine, and he gets tired. Plus he's fat as fuck you know, too heavy... My question is, how do you train "running" being overweight ? like sprinting for a block then stop or trying to jog or what ? any suggestion ?


Thanks and keep it up, best wishes!

>>37853560
Look up shit like couch to 5k

the problem is when you don't run you will almost certainly injure yourself trying to do if you don't ease yourself into it

Also new runners almost always run way too fast

>>37849727
youre a ballsy man to go through woods barefoot mate

>>37850265
Phone in armband, wireless earphones. Keys i throw in a plant pot outside my house so i dont have to carry. Water i leave on the grass if im running in circles on a track or i simply leave it outside my house and make sure that my route has me looping past my house at least once every 5km

>>37852734
whats your routine? I find i simply stop progressing at the 22min mark. I run one 5km once a week only, i think i need to start mixing it up with more runs + further runs

>>37850540
Hypermobility. If I walk for long periods of time everything starts to hurt and move out of place, specially around hips and knees. Running it's like that except it happens in the first 5 minutes

>>37839285
>fucking up your knees and back
good job anons

>>37856666
fuck you but nice quads

Ran the last few k of a race today side by side with a real qt. Told her after the finish line that she was really good but was too tired to be coherent, but who cares. We are all gonna make it anons :)

>>37839285
gay

>go run after 2 months of exam fueled gluttony and laziness
>26min 5km

spewing. Was so close to a 20min and here i am back at square one

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>>37839285

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>>37842206
My personal favourite at the moment. Can take a beating on the trails.

>>37839285

I have a extremely inefficient heart which effects my blood circulation, so lots of cardio/core/lower body training helps.

Can do 4 miles in 30 minutes. No idea if that good or not, but im pretty spent afterwards .

Cant say i really like running a whole lot, but hill climbing/sprints are quite enjoyable.

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Started running 4 months ago, 3 days a week. I got winded < 1 mile at first, but now I can run 3 miles. Been running 3 miles for 1.5 months now (consistent 10 min/mile this whole time) and can't seem to run any longer without feeling like I'm dying. Feeling stuck. What do?

>>37861566
it's all in your head. You've set yourself such a strict pace/length that your mind is telling you that you cannot go any further. But I bet if you just add 10%, maybe 1 km if you're feeling bold, and really push through that distance you'll find it wasn't much harder than you thought. Eventually it will come naturally and you will to learn to push your body. You can do it!

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>tfw you absolutely blast out the last 100m of your run and you feel like a boss

>>37850265
I thread one of my laces through the hole in my keys so it's basically attached to my shoe.

Just hold my phone in my hand desu

>>37859901
4 miles in 30 mins in very good. Entry level army recruitment require a candidate to run 1 mile in 8 mins. you must have had to train hard to get that far. Even if it is on a treadmill.

>>37842455
Aphex Twin - Quoth EP
Underworld -Beaucoup Fish
Robert Hood - Minimal Nation

>>37853560

I wouldn't recommend running when overweight. Increases risk of injury. Start with lower impact high intensity exercise (like compound lifts), lose weight, and then go run.

>>37852842

live in San Francisco, lol hills

Just finished 2.5mile run, took 30mins.

I keep having to walk every 5 minutes, I think I'm too fat and my heart can't keep up.

5'10" 174lb

>>37852188

This, how the fuck do you get rid of double chin as a skinny guy

I'm going to go 3000 calorie diet but I want to know if I'm getting rid of this fucking chin while bulking up

>>37841565
i don't know what happened but i went from 12 minute mile splits to roughly 10 overnight. It'll come eventually bud keep working at it.

>>37839285
>tfw it's too fucking hot to go outside and run/bike

I just can't deal with 90+ weather brehs

Yeah I hate it when I go outside too late, feel the heat then think "I've made a terrible mistake." Ran 11 miles today, was completely drenched in sweat with a bright red face afterwards, I need to start waking up way earlier I guess.

>>37839285
i do HIIT. It's exhausting but when coupled with a weight training split, it's helped me cut down my body fat without burning TOO many pounds. I've gotta start bulking during winter again.

>>37839285
I am a firefighter. I train for my job

run 1 mile.
walk 15 degree incline for 10 min
do stationary bike for 10min
in that order

other days I just lift.

My local park is full of runners. I always creep up behind some cute chick in tight spandex pants. Watching those ass cheeks shake every time her feet hit the ground is hypnotising. Also great motivation to keep going. When i had enough of the girl in front of me i switch to walking pace. Wait for another cute girl to pass me and then i creep up behind her. Are there any other guys who do this or am i just weird?

>>37862678
You are too fat, but not for long

>>37842178
holy shit big boy you go

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I ran 10km the other day pretty easily after two months off and a holiday.

Why people find this running stuff hard? its literally one step infront of the other.

Might sign up for a triathlon soon or something, just do it for the bants now.

>>37852653
>>37853526
y-you too

Questions!

I started running a couple months ago--starting from former smoker and in the process of losing weight. I feel like I'm starting to enjoy it, and I'm looking forward to being comfortable enough to run in a couple 5k's by fall.

I recently moved to a new city. I've found that there's a running club that runs out of a local bar. After their runs, the bar offers free drinks and appetizers to the runners. I'm thinking of joining them for a run on Monday. There's also this girl I've been casually dating and we were talking about going for a run together sometime soon.

Problem is, being a recovering overweight slob, I am FUCKING DISGUSTING for about 15 minutes after every run. Red in the face, and soaking wet all over with sweat (especially in the summer heat).

I haven't really run with other people much, so I'm wondering how abnormal this is. Am I going to stand out in the running club? Will I not be welcome back to the bar for drinks unless I go home and shower first? Will other people be in the same position? Is this girl I'm seeing going be grossed out, or is she expecting to take a shower after the run too?

Anyone?

>>37862988
>>37863026
how come i dont see too many sunset or night time runners on this forum? its prob the best time to run IMO.

>>37839285
>>What are you guys training for?
I just do it to make sure I'm not bulking too fast or getting out of shape
>>Do you run road, trail or treadmill?
Treadmill, I know how fast I'm going and can't slow down without manually setting it slower
>>stey hidratted
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me

I run once a week, I hit 10.5km in 45 minutes, I have no idea if that's a good time though. (186lbs @ 6'1")
I then do calf raises (25 reps, drop sets, from 130kg)

>>37843045

How are these for urban running, sidewalks, asphalt and such?

I hate running after working an 8 hour shift standing and moving around all day at the coffee shop. Is it even worth running 30+ mins after work?

>>37839869
Keep at it bro :)

just did my first half marathon today. 7 1/2 minute miles consistently. ran the whole thing.

..then ate wingstop right after it lol

>>37840307
>What to snack on and how long before a run?

i know i'll probably get shit for this, but i swear by eating 2-3 apples and a ton of water before a run.

in my experience, you don't need bread. you don't need a high meat diet. you need a fairly empty stomach. water is the most important.

>>37842455

in my humble opinion, songs with a motorik beat really put me in the zone when running long distances

try this on for size:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy0oEokcI4Q

Is going from no running to two miles a day to fast of a start? Will I start injuring myself?

>>37867030
>Is going from no running to two miles a day to fast of a start?

That was exactly my distance when i started running. It is manageable. You will be sore / have shin splints at first. You will also be very winded at first (this takes time). I recommend mixing it up between treadmill and outdoors. Also get some good quality running shoes.

The most important thing is sticking with it. Target 3-4 days a week. If you can do that for a month, it will become routine.

>>37867155
Should I keep running through the pain if I get shin splints, or will that lead to a more serious injury?
And I'm doing it every day.

>>37850057
she looks like a nice girl who took the second pic for her bf

why are you posting leaks anon?

You're running from your gay thoughts m8.

What are y'alls PRs in your favorite distances?
>4:29 Mile
>9:23 3200
>15:02 5k
>1:15 1/2-marathon
Also, average distance per week?
>90 miles in the summer, 75-80 in the spring and fall.

>>37867203
Listen to what your body is telling you.

I made the mistake of having the wrong pair of running shoes (too bulky, hurt my shins) and i kept running thinking i could work through the pain. Big mistake.

There is a fine line between pushing yourself and hurting yourself. If you are feeling repeat pain, i recommend taking a day off periodically and sleeping a lot. Also always stretch after the run (I never do it before, but some like to). this helps with soreness.

>>37839285

Do you guys have any recommendations on good running shoes? just some decent ones no more than 100-120 bucks or so

>>37867655
im the guy who ran the half marathon earlier today

i use 'nike free' running shoes. there are plenty of better options out there, but they were cheap and they've gotten me this far without injury, so i'd say they're solid enough

>>37864795
hey where did you get that funny picture and do you mind if i save it