I need more runners in my feed.
Dazzler21
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If you're like me and into running whether casually or competitively, please hit add and chuck a post on here and we can have our own community...
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Add me if you like. I was once a serious runner and I'm getting back into it again because my wife wants me to coach her through a C25K plan.7
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There is a 'Long distance Runners" group here as well as a running Monthly Challenge group.9
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About 5-6 years ago I used to run a lot, 30-40 minutes 5 days a week, getting ready for a few 5K's (which was a lot for me back then). Maybe I got bored because I'm not sure why I stopped, but for the past 3 years I've been in and out of it, trying high intensity interval training and other random things. I've been taking it seriously for over a month now and I'm trying to work my way up to running for a long period of time at a decent speed with a 1 minute break every few minutes (averaging 6.4 on a treadmill) for 30 minutes.
I have a few questions I'm hoping someone can answer:
I get thigh/knee pain in my left leg while I'm running and it gets worse when my run is finished. It's a throbbing kind of pain and it hasn't disappeared yet. I'm wondering what I should do or if I'm doing anything wrong.
How do you keep your pace without getting winded? Sometimes I find it so hard to catch my breath.
How do you get and stay motivated to run?2 -
How do you keep your pace without getting winded? Run at a pace that you can maintain. Slow down until you can sing Happy Birthday without gasping for breath.
How do you get and stay motivated to run? I like how I feel after a run.11 -
Feel free to add me. I'm training for my first 10K in October and my first half April of next year.1
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Currently training for a half in Oct and getting back into the swing of things. I'm slow but consistent. Feel free to add me!1
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Hi currently training for a half in October, I have ran 5ks but nothing longer so kinda a beginner. Feel free to add me!
Also @Hoshiko you should add me if you want, we can share our training progress together since our runs are both in Oct!!3 -
I'm currently training for a 10k the first of August and thinking of signing up for my first half in Oct but not sure. Feel free to add me!1
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i'm training for a half in september :drinker:4
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Currently Marathon training for October. Slow AF but anybody is welcome to add me
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sarahlupky wrote: »About 5-6 years ago I used to run a lot, 30-40 minutes 5 days a week, getting ready for a few 5K's (which was a lot for me back then). Maybe I got bored because I'm not sure why I stopped, but for the past 3 years I've been in and out of it, trying high intensity interval training and other random things. I've been taking it seriously for over a month now and I'm trying to work my way up to running for a long period of time at a decent speed with a 1 minute break every few minutes (averaging 6.4 on a treadmill) for 30 minutes.
I have a few questions I'm hoping someone can answer:
I get thigh/knee pain in my left leg while I'm running and it gets worse when my run is finished. It's a throbbing kind of pain and it hasn't disappeared yet. I'm wondering what I should do or if I'm doing anything wrong.
How do you keep your pace without getting winded? Sometimes I find it so hard to catch my breath.
How do you get and stay motivated to run?How do you keep your pace without getting winded? Run at a pace that you can maintain. Slow down until you can sing Happy Birthday without gasping for breath.
How do you get and stay motivated to run? I like how I feel after a run.
Agree with these. I use the alphabet trick. If I'm not racing and can't recite the alphabet I'm going too fast.
I also love that feeling after running and seeing my pace coming back from a lay off recently.
(I also found that it is time for me to concentrate on things that have been troubling me etc. You seem to think with more clarity when out running, especially early in the morning.)
I get thigh/knee pain in my left leg while I'm running and it gets worse when my run is finished. It's a throbbing kind of pain and it hasn't disappeared yet. I'm wondering what I should do or if I'm doing anything wrong.
This sounds like maybe you're not stretching your IT Band after running?
1. go to a physio to get your IT band checked out.
2. If it is the IT band they'll suggest you try something like these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO2ZNz03YEI
Remember to stretch after EVERY run, without exception. I work from the ground up.
Calves first:
Then Quads
Then Hamstring
Then hip adductors
(Standing IT Band Stretch - The one I do)
Glute stretch
This can be done sat on the floor too.
For longer distances I also stretch my Chest, back (well shoulders, triceps and some neck stuff.
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I'm a beginner, currently running 5ks and can run most of a 10k! Haven't had the courage yet to enter a race or even a park run but I'll get there... eventually!
Anyone is welcome to add me5 -
I run three-four times a week, do a few halfs each year and a bunch of other shorter events. Feel free to add me.3
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Yep I have a marathon planned for 26th November. I have only completed one Marathon previously but I injured my IT band by not stretching, that was in 2013. Ever since I have been fit enough to complete Half Marathons and have done maybe 10 since then.
My target is sub 3.45 but I am training for a 3:30. To allow myself a 15 minute cushion.2 -
Hello, I am a runner too - I just started doing 1 hour runs every other day - I have been doing them for about a month now.
At the moment taking a forced break as I have hurt my left thigh running. I think I must have missed doing a proper stretch before or after a run - as I have been running for over 3 years now.1 -
pandabear_ wrote: »Hello, I am a runner too - I just started doing 1 hour runs every other day - I have been doing them for about a month now.
At the moment taking a forced break as I have hurt my left thigh running
going from nothing to an hour 3/4 times a week is a lot, i am not surprised you are now injured... dial it back to half an hour 3 x a week, and build slowly from there.
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TavistockToad wrote: »pandabear_ wrote: »Hello, I am a runner too - I just started doing 1 hour runs every other day - I have been doing them for about a month now.
At the moment taking a forced break as I have hurt my left thigh running
going from nothing to an hour 3/4 times a week is a lot, i am not surprised you are now injured...
It wasn't from nothing, I was doing 30 minutes, then 35, then 45. I just got up to an hour after several months.
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pandabear_ wrote: »Hello, I am a runner too - I just started doing 1 hour runs every other day - I have been doing them for about a month now.
At the moment taking a forced break as I have hurt my left thigh running. I think I must have missed doing a proper stretch before or after a run - as I have been running for over 3 years now.
Have you tried foam rolling? Works miracles on my muscles
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TavistockToad wrote: »pandabear_ wrote: »Hello, I am a runner too - I just started doing 1 hour runs every other day - I have been doing them for about a month now.
At the moment taking a forced break as I have hurt my left thigh running
going from nothing to an hour 3/4 times a week is a lot, i am not surprised you are now injured... dial it back to half an hour 3 x a week, and build slowly from there.
Build 10 % each run either distance or time on each run not both.0 -
Feel free to add me. Im a casual runner that has just gotten back into it after a long break with a pregnancy.2
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Runner and triathlete in some order. Add me! I used to be more active here but my feed got boring. Training for Ironman Wisconsin in September so plenty of running right now1
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I run several times a week. Getting ready to start my training plan for my next half marathon in October. I love running outside, but the heat has been brutal! Feel free to add me0
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Runner here! Tough running in Florida but I hate the treadmill and I also hate getting up early to run! Planning on doing my first marathon in February 2018. Terrified and excited all at once! Looking for tips regarding strength training, eating, general training guidelines... I plan on only running 3 days per week.3
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Calling me a runner might be pushing it, but I'm doing C25K--although I expect it to take me about twice the prescribed 9 weeks. I loved running when I was a kid, and when I'm not pushing my limits, I still think it's fun.
I'll probably never be very fast, and I'll probably never do a marathon, but maybe a 10k some day.3 -
Just a casual runner here, I'm really just getting back in to it after years of being unfortunately sedentary. I'd forgotten the amazing feeling running brings me, I'd definitely love to connect with some other runners!0
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I run everyday, even took part in a few marathons. Feel free to add me. 2
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josiereside1 wrote: »Runner here! Tough running in Florida but I hate the treadmill and I also hate getting up early to run! Planning on doing my first marathon in February 2018. Terrified and excited all at once! Looking for tips regarding strength training, eating, general training guidelines... I plan on only running 3 days per week.
I'm in FL too, it's definitely rough! It's either hot or it's lightening
and even when it's early it's hot!
I got some awesome running gear at the Columbia outlet, they are the moisture wick technology leggings and a white hooded zip-up jacket long sleeves (it's like papery material) and they seriously work! I actually come home completely dry and not dead hot after my runs now, and they have spf protection (the shirt is 40 even though it's white and light!). I normally buy cheap gear but seriously it's a night and day difference.2 -
WickAndArtoo wrote: »josiereside1 wrote: »Runner here! Tough running in Florida but I hate the treadmill and I also hate getting up early to run! Planning on doing my first marathon in February 2018. Terrified and excited all at once! Looking for tips regarding strength training, eating, general training guidelines... I plan on only running 3 days per week.
I'm in FL too, it's definitely rough! It's either hot or it's lightening and even when it's early it's hot!
I got some awesome running gear at the Columbia outlet, they are the moisture wick technology leggings and a white hooded zip-up jacket long sleeves (it's like papery material) and they seriously work! I actually come home completely dry and not dead hot after my runs now, and they have spf protection (the shirt is 40 even though it's white and light!). I normally buy cheap gear but seriously it's a night and day difference.
What part of Florida are you ?? I am in Palmetto, Gulf Coast. I plan on doing the A1A Ft. Lauderdale Marathon. I will look into that clothing!
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@josiereside1 I am in SE Florida treasure coast area. I'm doing the Treasure coast Halloween half in October you should add me! 1
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WickAndArtoo wrote: »@josiereside1 I am in SE Florida treasure coast area. I'm doing the Treasure coast Halloween half in October you should add me!
how do you add here??
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