Running thread 2021

[Keawyeds]

Depends on what you mean by best. I'm quicker on an evening but I enjoy a pre-breakfast run more.

Well I'm ending up running after I've dropped Mini-K off at nursery. I've had some breakfast by then and I have enough time to go for a run before starting work.
I suppose it gets it done, but I still end up needing to go for another run/walk at lunchtime or after work as I'm nowhere near doing 10,000 steps

 

[Marsden Mackem]

I'm still shuffling along a week later!

Here's a question.
When do you find is your best time of day to go for a run?
I've been going in the morning after I've dropped Mini-K off at nursery and I do ok, but then I'm frigged.
I've been in an evening too and that's ok, but I'm convinced I still stay sat down far too long in a day so that probably doesn't help either.

I tend to get up at 6-6.30 get out and get it done, its out the way and sets up my rest of sitting down at my computer as well as can be. Find it harder to then motivate at the end of the working day, although used to do that when was working away. Just find an hour or so where you can, as long as you getting out consistantly is the main thing.

 

[Keawyeds]

I tend to get up at 6-6.30 get out and get it done, its out the way and sets up my rest of sitting down at my computer as well as can be. Find it harder to then motivate at the end of the working day, although used to do that when was working away. Just find an hour or so where you can, as long as you getting out consistantly is the main thing.

I'm building to that. I think my runs at the moment are about 15 - 20 minutes but I've not long since started again.
Not sure if going to the gym for a bit might give me a boost, or whether I'm better pounding the streets as it were

 

[The Great MES]

I tend to get up at 6-6.30 get out and get it done, its out the way and sets up my rest of sitting down at my computer as well as can be. Find it harder to then motivate at the end of the working day, although used to do that when was working away. Just find an hour or so where you can, as long as you getting out consistantly is the main thing.

There's absolutely no way I could go out that early (I used to struggle with a parkrun at 9). If I have to go on a morning I very rarely go before 11, like today I went out at 11.45.

 

[Keawyeds]

I've frigged my calf.
Went for a run on Friday morning and felt it pull about 5 minutes into my run. I've not been out for a run since but I've been out for walks. I can still feel it pulling though.
All the stretching going doesn't seem to want to sort it.
Should I try going for a jog this evening or leave it another day?

 

[Daydream Believer]

I've frigged my calf.
Went for a run on Friday morning and felt it pull about 5 minutes into my run. I've not been out for a run since but I've been out for walks. I can still feel it pulling though.
All the stretching going doesn't seem to want to sort it.
Should I try going for a jog this evening or leave it another day?

Leave it.

If 2 days rest doesn't sort it, leave it for 2 weeks. If 2 weeks doesn't sort it you're looking at 2 months

 

[Charlestonian]

I've frigged my calf.
Went for a run on Friday morning and felt it pull about 5 minutes into my run. I've not been out for a run since but I've been out for walks. I can still feel it pulling though.
All the stretching going doesn't seem to want to sort it.
Should I try going for a jog this evening or leave it another day?

If you don’t have one, get a foam roller, use that, ice, elevate and wait, frustrating but better than properly knacking it.

I’ve been doing some beginners yoga lately that seems to be helping with my niggles.

 

[Stubbs ftm]

I've frigged my calf.
Went for a run on Friday morning and felt it pull about 5 minutes into my run. I've not been out for a run since but I've been out for walks. I can still feel it pulling though.
All the stretching going doesn't seem to want to sort it.
Should I try going for a jog this evening or leave it another day?

Leave it as long as you can mate, I did mine end of Feb, only back to feeling fixed last week really. I did try a few short runs 2 or 3 weeks after I did it but still felt pain in it.

 

[Daydream Believer]

No, achilles. It feels very tight and sore the day after a run. I'm going to have to pause for a bit aren't I?

How's it going Janie?

 

[Deleted member 5265]

How's it going Janie?

OK. I laid off for three weeks, took it easy when I started again, bought some new running shoes and I’ve had no more Achilles problems. The only thing is the running shoes are half a size too small and have caused the worst blister/cut. I’m now waiting for that to heal, and will start again this weekend. I had to buy the shoes online during lockdown, so couldn’t try them, and didn’t realise until a couple of runs in they were too small . So that’s £120 down the drain. If it weren’t for the size they’d be spot on. ASICS gel cumulus
Also doing some very gentle yoga on non-run days and that seems to help

 

[Keawyeds]

Leave it as long as you can mate, I did mine end of Feb, only back to feeling fixed last week really. I did try a few short runs 2 or 3 weeks after I did it but still felt pain in it.

Went for a jog round the block yesterday evening. Bang on 1km. I think it helped. Shins hurt for a bit afterwards, but hopefully plenty of stretching will sort it.

Leave it.

If 2 days rest doesn't sort it, leave it for 2 weeks. If 2 weeks doesn't sort it you're looking at 2 months

I'll be taking my leg off if it gets that long!

 

[The Albanian]

Does anyone know of any alternatives to Couch to 5k that segment the runs between running and recovery over a longer duration?

I'm on week 6 of the CT5K and can blast through them but I have difficulty with the runs of 25 mins or more due to having asthma, and all the runs from next week are for just 25, 28 and 30 minutes constantly with no recovery in between.

I could probably just set timers when I run and manage it myself but find the updates from the narrator quite useful for pacing myself.

 

[Deleted member 5265]

Does anyone know of any alternatives to Couch to 5k that segment the runs between running and recovery over a longer duration?

I'm on week 6 of the CT5K and can blast through them but I have difficulty with the runs of 25 mins or more due to having asthma, and all the runs from next week are for just 25, 28 and 30 minutes constantly with no recovery in between.

I could probably just set timers when I run and manage it myself but find the updates from the narrator quite useful for pacing myself.

Congratulations on getting to week 6! Fantastic achievement.

I too am asthmatic and started running via C25K. So, first thing: is your asthma well controlled? Do you need a review with your doc? Don't worry about access to the doc during Covid, they will see you if you tell them you are having problems.

Leave 2 clear days between every run (I do and did as soon as I got to the 30 mins mark). Make your own schedule whereby you put a 2x15 mins run or whatever in between the C25K runs. Repeat weeks if you need to. I know someone who did week 4 3 times, and got there in the end. And the best advice I ever got: go slowly, then slow down.
And loads of very nice people and helpful advice here: Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

 

[Stubbs ftm]

Does anyone know of any alternatives to Couch to 5k that segment the runs between running and recovery over a longer duration?

I'm on week 6 of the CT5K and can blast through them but I have difficulty with the runs of 25 mins or more due to having asthma, and all the runs from next week are for just 25, 28 and 30 minutes constantly with no recovery in between.

I could probably just set timers when I run and manage it myself but find the updates from the narrator quite useful for pacing myself.

If your blasting through them, maybe slow down a bit. If those runs are 25 mins plus without breaks then slow your pace down

 

[The Albanian]

Congratulations on getting to week 6! Fantastic achievement.

I too am asthmatic and started running via C25K. So, first thing: is your asthma well controlled? Do you need a review with your doc? Don't worry about access to the doc during Covid, they will see you if you tell them you are having problems.

Leave 2 clear days between every run (I do and did as soon as I got to the 30 mins mark). Make your own schedule whereby you put a 2x15 mins run or whatever in between the C25K runs. Repeat weeks if you need to. I know someone who did week 4 3 times, and got there in the end. And the best advice I ever got: go slowly, then slow down.
And loads of very nice people and helpful advice here: Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Thanks. That's really helpful.

My asthma is generally controlled - I take a preventative twice a day and and then a blue one as needed. I find that I need to take the blue one a couple of times mid-run when running more than 10 minutes at a time. I smoked for many years (I was an idiot) but stopped around 2 years ago - I use a vape now and feel measurably better but I'm winding that down too.

I never really have a need to take the inhaler otherwise, unless I get a reaction to breathing in a load of dust or something.

I think scheduling 2x15 might be helpful. The CT5K jump was a bit of a shock. At one point, it went from the longest run of 8 mins to a 20 min solid run and I really struggled. Had to take a 2-minute recovery at 14 mins.

But I'm really enjoying running so want to find a way to make it work and eventually be able to run further

If your blasting through them, maybe slow down a bit. If those runs are 25 mins plus without breaks then slow your pace down

Sorry, I was a bit careless with my language.

When I mentioned blasting through them, I meant that I was able to get through everything up until the 10/25 minutes without struggling at all.

I repeated one of the week 6 runs yesterday and was so comfortable I felt my pace pick up but I'm usually running slowly but consistently.

 

[wigs]

Does anyone know of any alternatives to Couch to 5k that segment the runs between running and recovery over a longer duration?

I'm on week 6 of the CT5K and can blast through them but I have difficulty with the runs of 25 mins or more due to having asthma, and all the runs from next week are for just 25, 28 and 30 minutes constantly with no recovery in between.

I could probably just set timers when I run and manage it myself but find the updates from the narrator quite useful for pacing myself.

i have just done the 20min on on week 5 and was dreading it before hand, managed to but dont how how ill be able to do another 5/10 in the next couple off weeks

 

[Stubbs ftm]

Thanks. That's really helpful.

My asthma is generally controlled - I take a preventative twice a day and and then a blue one as needed. I find that I need to take the blue one a couple of times mid-run when running more than 10 minutes at a time. I smoked for many years (I was an idiot) but stopped around 2 years ago - I use a vape now and feel measurably better but I'm winding that down too.

I never really have a need to take the inhaler otherwise, unless I get a reaction to breathing in a load of dust or something.

I think scheduling 2x15 might be helpful. The CT5K jump was a bit of a shock. At one point, it went from the longest run of 8 mins to a 20 min solid run and I really struggled. Had to take a 2-minute recovery at 14 mins.

But I'm really enjoying running so want to find a way to make it work and eventually be able to run further


Sorry, I was a bit careless with my language.

When I mentioned blasting through them, I meant that I was able to get through everything up until the 10/25 minutes without struggling at all.

I repeated one of the week 6 runs yesterday and was so comfortable I felt my pace pick up but I'm usually running slowly but consistently.

Ah right,

Just take your time through them, you'll get there eventually.
Once you're able to get to 5km without stopping, I found it a great achievement. It then felt gradually easier to build on distance from then

Went for a jog round the block yesterday evening. Bang on 1km. I think it helped. Shins hurt for a bit afterwards, but hopefully plenty of stretching will sort it.


I'll be taking my leg off if it gets that long!

I thought that with mine, but the pain came back. In all I'd say I was out for 4 or 5 weeks with only small runs here and there. Did a tough 10km last week without any pain from it. So I'm hoping I'm over my injury.
Fingers crossed for you it gets better soon

 

[Keawyeds]

I thought that with mine, but the pain came back. In all I'd say I was out for 4 or 5 weeks with only small runs here and there. Did a tough 10km last week without any pain from it. So I'm hoping I'm over my injury.
Fingers crossed for you it gets better soon

Cheers
I've just done a 2km this lunchtime and my shins are hurting a bit, but not my calf!
How the hell do you stretch out your shin?!

 

[The Albanian]

Cheers
I've just done a 2km this lunchtime and my shins are hurting a bit, but not my calf!
How the hell do you stretch out your shin?!

Ankle rotations?

 

[Keawyeds]

Ankle rotations?

No idea, but I'll do them anyway. Always good to keep them happy