FabSwingers.com forum: FORUM CRAP RUNNERS W/C 25/10/21

By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug

EXPLANATION AND ETHOS:

EVERYONE is welcome in the Fab Crap Runners' Club (the crapper the better).

From 1st January 2018, a bunch of Fabbers began improving their fitness through running. None of them were natural athletes but they did it anyway.

FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS:

"Couch to 5k" (C25K) is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (Mrs T used Get Running). But you can join this thread to get fit by any means including walking and cycling - all are welcome. If you're expecting to be utterly crap at it (I mean reeeeeeeeeally bad), you're in the right place. Join the thread, tell us what your aim is and we'll cheer you on each week, just for trying.

FOR MORE EXPERIENCED RUNNERS:

Tell us what you’re up to with your running, your training and your races. Let’s us know your highs and lows. Please cheer on the newbies and give advice if they ask.

Finally- if you’re working towards a specific goal, share it here

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement!

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over a year ago

I'm feeling bit overwhelmed with Google search so maybe personal advice would be good.. I've picked a training plan on a garmin watch to improve my 5k time.. however 2 weeks in and I'm bored of it and I don't feel like it's going to work for me. Hit me with something tested and suitable for a relative beginner, please. I am easily bored. I don't want to do intervals just yet.. fartlek will do.

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over a year ago

Also.. whilst I'm here.. reasonably priced and fairly lightweight trail shoes? I slipped several times recently running off the beaten path

but good balance saved my arse

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"I'm feeling bit overwhelmed with Google search so maybe personal advice would be good.. I've picked a training plan on a garmin watch to improve my 5k time.. however 2 weeks in and I'm bored of it and I don't feel like it's going to work for me. Hit me with something tested and suitable for a relative beginner, please. I am easily bored. I don't want to do intervals just yet.. fartlek will do. "

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Also.. whilst I'm here.. reasonably priced and fairly lightweight trail shoes? I slipped several times recently running off the beaten path

but good balance saved my arse

I can’t help with that as I don’t like trail running. If you look at stores that carry a wide range of running supplies, there will hopefully be someone to help you in person

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over a year ago

"Also.. whilst I'm here.. reasonably priced and fairly lightweight trail shoes? I slipped several times recently running off the beaten path

but good balance saved my arse

Inov8 do a fairly good selection of cross over trail and road

The mudclaw is a great running show, lightweight, comfortable and easily cleaned and dries quickly… and a good price too

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over a year ago

"Also.. whilst I'm here.. reasonably priced and fairly lightweight trail shoes? I slipped several times recently running off the beaten path

but good balance saved my arse

Inov8 do a fairly good selection of cross over trail and road

The mudclaw is a great running show, lightweight, comfortable and easily cleaned and dries quickly… and a good price too "

I don't like their colour selection, fussy cow.

Easily cleaned sounds like my thing. The less fuss the better.

I actually have a proper runners shop near me, this is a good reason to visit. Thanks for that suggestion Tea. I always worry that I'll be talked into buying something in person which I'll then regret. I'm used to online shopping and making my own choices.

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over a year ago

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

Im resisting them because they seem way too organised way of training. I'm not that organised. I want more flow but with some results. Unreasonable ? This sound like a good summary of what i found so far. The programme I picked on garmin was slightly overcomplicating things and also I felt like it's not enough distance and effort as it focused more on cadence/technique/Acceleration etc. Thanks.

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over a year ago

"Also.. whilst I'm here.. reasonably priced and fairly lightweight trail shoes? I slipped several times recently running off the beaten path

but good balance saved my arse

Inov8 do a fairly good selection of cross over trail and road

The mudclaw is a great running show, lightweight, comfortable and easily cleaned and dries quickly… and a good price too "

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Also.. whilst I'm here.. reasonably priced and fairly lightweight trail shoes? I slipped several times recently running off the beaten path

but good balance saved my arse

Inov8 do a fairly good selection of cross over trail and road

The mudclaw is a great running show, lightweight, comfortable and easily cleaned and dries quickly… and a good price too

I don't like their colour selection, fussy cow.

Easily cleaned sounds like my thing. The less fuss the better.

Running shops can be £££ but they know their stuff.

I found one in the city that did a gait analysis for free and talked me through a selection of their road shoes, which I will now use to buy what I need from cheaper places!

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over a year ago

Running shops can be £££ but they know their stuff.

I found one in the city that did a gait analysis for free and talked me through a selection of their road shoes, which I will now use to buy what I need from cheaper places! "

Seeeee! Mine has gait machine too.. but I'd feel bit bad doing it and leaving empty handed.

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

I see what you’re saying but your body will respond to an organised approach. Body’s are straightforward and need repetition and consistency, contrary to what our minds want!

The garmin one does sound too detail oriented though. I use a simple digital watch with a stopwatch function for my intervals. Sometimes things are over complicated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Asics for my trail shoes. I don't worry as much about having my gait analysed for trail shoes as I'm not going to be running as hard or fast as I am in my road shoes. I go for a size bigger in trails as I wear them a lot in winter with thicker socks.

Try doing a pyramid session or progression run once a week to add a bit of interest and speed work. Then a long, easy run once a week too.

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over a year ago

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

Definitely do a progression run - they're hard but fun. Run a 5km where each km gets faster.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement! "

Huge hug to you TM and all our fellow runners and sporting friends for showing us both your support during our training and at the time of the event.

Recovery run tomorrow, right now stairs and seats are not our friends

Note to self: when we relocate to North Wales buy a bungalow.

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement! "

Aww ty

I had a lot better run than I feared though not as good as I hoped.

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement!

Aww ty

I had a lot better run than I feared though not as good as I hoped.

Mr"

For saying how much your preparation was affected by illness, you’ve done well in completing it, let alone looking at times

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over a year ago

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

Definitely do a progression run - they're hard but fun. Run a 5km where each km gets faster. "

Ha! How much faster each km? All these calculations make me dizzy

Thanks for all the advice. I'm very happy with Asics too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

Definitely do a progression run - they're hard but fun. Run a 5km where each km gets faster.

Ha! How much faster each km? All these calculations make me dizzy

Thanks for all the advice. I'm very happy with Asics too. "

Doesn't matter! Could be a few seconds could be much more dramatic. Sometimes, if I'm doing a progression, I start off really slow so I can knock a whole minute off each mile. It's like a game then. Easier if you're using a watch that tells you your current pace though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

Definitely do a progression run - they're hard but fun. Run a 5km where each km gets faster.

Ha! How much faster each km? All these calculations make me dizzy

Thanks for all the advice. I'm very happy with Asics too.

Garmin 245 music. My dream came true

I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks lovely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve found that increasing your distance will naturally drop your 5k times as the increased stamina will translate into speed.

As much as you might not want intervals, that is a good way to do it too.

I found that if I split my 3 weekly runs into

1, recovery/easy run

2, speed/interval/fartlek training

3, long run (10% increase week on week)

That serves well to consistently improve my distance and speed

Definitely do a progression run - they're hard but fun. Run a 5km where each km gets faster.

Ha! How much faster each km? All these calculations make me dizzy

Thanks for all the advice. I'm very happy with Asics too.

Garmin 245 music. My dream came true

I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks lovely. "

Enjoy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a few above have said, intervals do work. They don't have to be complicated at all, a mile warm up followed by 6 mins hard with 1 min rests in between. You're aiming for a pace on the efforts that you can just about sustain for the full minute. It really is that simple. Best to mix them up too. Perhaps do one week on a hill or do 30 second efforts with 40 second recoveries, or 3 minute efforts with 90 second recoveries etc.

Don't worry about getting too scientific with your pace or cadence etc yet - that can all come in time. You'll quickly find out if you're going too fast or too slow, if you get near the end of your first effort and you can't hold the pace you started too fast, just ease off a little on the next. If you get to the end and feel like it wasn't too hard then you can probably afford to go a bit quicker - remember you have another 5 or whatever left to do.

If you're looking for an improved 5k time aim to make an interval session around 5k including warm up and cool down. This means if you're doing short intervals of say 30 seconds you'll be doing a lot more than if you're doing 800m efforts.

As above, do a longer run each week, a training session (fartlek or intervals) and a recovery run. Don't start too hard, just get used to 3 seconds a week then add in the extra effort. As someone else said, increasing your long run distance will (for a bit) translate to increased 5k pace without any extra speed training. Beyond these initial gains you'll only get quicker by training harder with faster speeds. I resisted this for a long time preferring to run off road and try longer distances. My speed jumped considerably as soon as I started doing dedicated speed sessions.

Re shoes, it really is a question of what works for you, I have a neutral gait and prefer a flat shoe for trail (my favourite trail shoes have 0mm drop from heel to toe) and minimal cushioning but it has taken a while to get to the point where this type of shoe feels right, my first tattoo shoes were Salamon speed cross which I found were really cushioned and comfy but gave her ladyship blisters.

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over a year ago

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement!

Aww ty

I had a lot better run than I feared though not as good as I hoped.

For saying how much your preparation was affected by illness, you’ve done well in completing it, let alone looking at times"

Thanks. I was quite worried I wouldn't get around so I dropped my target pace fair bit and hoped I could hold out, hit a wall quite abruptly from mile 20 - 23 but managed to recover back to my pace to squeeze in a little under 4 hours - quite a way of the 3.30 - 3.40 I was initially training for.

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over a year ago

Mr"

Yes i do prefer cushioning! I need to go and try some on I think..

That's a lot of food for thought. I'll better stop thinking and get out there..

thanks as always for a thoughtful response.

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement!

Aww ty

I had a lot better run than I feared though not as good as I hoped.

For saying how much your preparation was affected by illness, you’ve done well in completing it, let alone looking at times

Mr"

Sub 4hrs is still a great achievement.

I found between 19-23 the hardest part and really hit it at 21. I think that’s where most struggle.

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Good evening folks!

How are people getting on?

Don’t let the talk of PB’s and marathons intimidate or put you off from posting.

If you get out the door and run, no matter whether you’ve only just taken it up or if you’ve been running for years, let’s hear from you so we can celebrate and support you

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

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over a year ago

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Oh no. Some people have really long recovery times

I hope things improve soon. What are you aiming for ?

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Oh no. Some people have really long recovery times

I hope things improve soon. What are you aiming for ? "

I was going to do another marathon but that’s been shelved

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

"Good evening folks!

How are people getting on?

Don’t let the talk of PB’s and marathons intimidate or put you off from posting.

If you get out the door and run, no matter whether you’ve only just taken it up or if you’ve been running for years, let’s hear from you so we can celebrate and support you"

I've given up. I hated it and the beginners running group I joined had people in it that could run 5k and I just felt totally crap. My knee also started hurting since I took up running and I don't want injuries/joint problems to cope with in life.

I will continue to do the other exercise that I thoroughly enjoy doing 4/5 times a week instead.

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over a year ago

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Oh no. Some people have really long recovery times

I hope things improve soon. What are you aiming for ?

I was going to do another marathon but that’s been shelved "

I'm so sorry. Gov website mentions four different research projects going into long term covid effects. It's not that uncommon and I hope there will be some answers soon..

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Oh no. Some people have really long recovery times

I hope things improve soon. What are you aiming for ?

I was going to do another marathon but that’s been shelved

I'm so sorry. Gov website mentions four different research projects going into long term covid effects. It's not that uncommon and I hope there will be some answers soon.. "

I think I just need to be patient

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

You’ll be amazed how quickly your fitness will return. Give it a couple of weeks and you’ll see progress.

Don’t beat yourself up over what was, and don’t push yourself to chase it, it will come back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve just started running again after about a month off through a leg injury, then a prolonged cold/cough. my first run today… only a short one Just shy if 5km 29 mins… need to up my game to catch Miss Tutu

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Good evening folks!

How are people getting on?

Don’t let the talk of PB’s and marathons intimidate or put you off from posting.

If you get out the door and run, no matter whether you’ve only just taken it up or if you’ve been running for years, let’s hear from you so we can celebrate and support you

I will continue to do the other exercise that I thoroughly enjoy doing 4/5 times a week instead."

I’m sorry to hear that.

It can take a while for your body to adjust and get used to the new aspect but if it’s not for you and you’re not enjoying it, then do what you do enjoy.

You shouldn’t be made to feel crap just because others are further on their progression than you!

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"I’ve just started running again after about a month off through a leg injury, then a prolonged cold/cough. my first run today… only a short one Just shy if 5km 29 mins… need to up my game to catch Miss Tutu

I think she’ll let you catch her…

That’s still good going, well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Good evening folks!

How are people getting on?

Don’t let the talk of PB’s and marathons intimidate or put you off from posting.

If you get out the door and run, no matter whether you’ve only just taken it up or if you’ve been running for years, let’s hear from you so we can celebrate and support you

I will continue to do the other exercise that I thoroughly enjoy doing 4/5 times a week instead."

Oh I wish you didn't feel like that in a running group..

I've started making friends at my local park run, who are also part of the running club and they seem friendly and supportive bunch. I hope to join them soon. The eldest member of the club was in his late 70s and he told me he can keep up and they always make sure nobody is left behind so it's maybe a luck of joining the right one? Wishing you all the best with your exercise regime. Not everyone has to enjoy running

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love this thread and well done to all the runners no matter where you are on the scale and how long you have been running for.

I went running myself for the 1st time in a month on Sunday and I'm still aching now but felt great after I did 5km bit slower than normal but as to be expected

For any newbies that think it's hard after one run believe me it gets better with time and just set yourself reasonable goals and if you hit the wall stop if it's too much or if after a few runs you can break through then go fo it

Good luck all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement! "

Congratulations and very well done both of you x

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over a year ago

"Congratulations to Nice but Very Naughty for completing their marathons yesterday. One hell of an achievement!

Congratulations and very well done both of you x"

Thank you my lovely

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Give yourself time, it will come back. Thankfully you are getting better

NBVN x

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By *iceButtSlimMan
over a year ago

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So frequently do you change your shoes and how much do you spend at any one go?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So frequently do you change your shoes and how much do you spend at any one go?"

I generally get between 400 - 500 miles out of a pair of road shoes. I stick to the same brand and style as it suits my feet. I sometimes buy the latest release and so spend about £155. If I prefer a previous release I return to those which are cheaper £85 - £125.

I am probably spending in the middle range but as long as you find shoes that are comfortable for you to run and within your own budget then that's all that matters.

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Love this thread and well done to all the runners no matter where you are on the scale and how long you have been running for.

I went running myself for the 1st time in a month on Sunday and I'm still aching now but felt great after I did 5km bit slower than normal but as to be expected

Good luck all

I love the feeling after. Welcome on board Steph

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Right …. So I was doing well while the sun was out, but the last month I have been comfort eating !!! And gone up a size. Need to get back down again before Xmas (as I know I will over eating then

So I have just been for a 4 mile (what I call a) run round the park ….. need to keep it up!!

Well done to everyone else who has been out running now it is get colder and darker. Say Hi if you see me ‘breathing through the pores of my skin’ out there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm off to running club tonight for a spooky run, then a pint and pizza afterwards. Can't wait!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Oh no. Some people have really long recovery times

I hope things improve soon. What are you aiming for ?

I was going to do another marathon but that’s been shelved

I'm so sorry. Gov website mentions four different research projects going into long term covid effects. It's not that uncommon and I hope there will be some answers soon..

I think I just need to be patient "

I had covid at Christmas, took 4 months to be able to run again. Started at the back of the social group at running club. Got a lot of support and encouragement from them. Not back to the weekly total I used to do, but slowly getting there. Just takes time, but it does come back eventually.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm off to running club tonight for a spooky run, then a pint and pizza afterwards. Can't wait! "

I'm gutted I'm missing Spooky Park run ! Hope you have fun

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"COVID screwed my plans, I was doing 18-20 miles on my long run but now struggling to do 5

Oh no. Some people have really long recovery times

I hope things improve soon. What are you aiming for ?

I was going to do another marathon but that’s been shelved

I'm so sorry. Gov website mentions four different research projects going into long term covid effects. It's not that uncommon and I hope there will be some answers soon..

I think I just need to be patient

It absolutely does

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

I forgot to post my runs from this week!

Two completed, both a step up in distance although I’ve got a feeling that I lightly drowned on the one this evening. Rain in Manchester, who would believe it!

Ankle update (for those that care); it’s feeling better and whilst it’s sore the day after, it’s much better and seems to be steadily improving. I think it’s just my body getting used to running again

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

5 miles tonight, the run was ok but after was a struggle

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"5 miles tonight, the run was ok but after was a struggle "

What was the struggle?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We ran for 30 minutes in fancy dress then ate a huge amount of pizza and chips, haha!

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"5 miles tonight, the run was ok but after was a struggle

What was the struggle? "

Lungs, breathing, it’ll be ok soon but COVID is a bitch

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"5 miles tonight, the run was ok but after was a struggle

What was the struggle?

Lungs, breathing, it’ll be ok soon but COVID is a bitch "

It definitely is. I’ve heard of a lot of people struggling afterwards with longer term effects. Just take it easy on yourself

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"We ran for 30 minutes in fancy dress then ate a huge amount of pizza and chips, haha! "

That sounds like a good trade off! Nothing tastes as good as guilt free carbs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I forgot to post my runs from this week!

Two completed, both a step up in distance although I’ve got a feeling that I lightly drowned on the one this evening. Rain in Manchester, who would believe it!

Well done and it's great news on your ankle

NBVN x

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over a year ago

Did a 10 miler today, unusually felt easier as time passed. My endurance is good but I’m struggling to motivate myself to do intervals/hills. I guess I should find a group to join so that I can get dragged out for fast stuff

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By *iceButtSlimMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"5 miles tonight, the run was ok but after was a struggle

What was the struggle?

Lungs, breathing, it’ll be ok soon but COVID is a bitch "

I have heard something similar from a couple of other runners that it took quite some time to get back up to scratch.

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"5 miles tonight, the run was ok but after was a struggle

What was the struggle?

Lungs, breathing, it’ll be ok soon but COVID is a bitch

I have heard something similar from a couple of other runners that it took quite some time to get back up to scratch."

It’s certainly feeling that way

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

Anyone recommend some running cloths for the winter

I’ve got some really nice stuff for hiking but I really don’t fancy sweating that stuff out + washing it 3-4 times a week

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over a year ago

"Anyone recommend some running cloths for the winter

I’ve got some really nice stuff for hiking but I really don’t fancy sweating that stuff out + washing it 3-4 times a week "

Layers are your friend! My favourite winter running stuff is actually from Aldi. I got some of their cycling stuff and I wear it for running. Thicker socks - try runderwear. I like merino wool. My favourite running gloves were quite cheap ones from decathlon.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

"Anyone recommend some running cloths for the winter

I’ve got some really nice stuff for hiking but I really don’t fancy sweating that stuff out + washing it 3-4 times a week

There’s a decathlon across the road from me, and I frequent Aldi

Cheap is what I’m going for I guess. It’s just running stuff and not my main sport so I don’t wanna be that “all the gear no idea” type

I’ll take a look, thanks

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Did a 10 miler today, unusually felt easier as time passed. My endurance is good but I’m struggling to motivate myself to do intervals/hills. I guess I should find a group to join so that I can get dragged out for fast stuff "

A club is always a good idea, if only from the social side of things

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Anyone recommend some running cloths for the winter

I’ve got some really nice stuff for hiking but I really don’t fancy sweating that stuff out + washing it 3-4 times a week "

It depends on what you’re comfortable wearing. I’ve got lots of thin layers that I wear which draw the moisture away. Running leggings are a good idea when it gets cold too.

I’ve got almost exclusively Karimor but that’s because that’s what was on offer. It’s worked for me though

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Anyone recommend some running cloths for the winter

I’ve got some really nice stuff for hiking but I really don’t fancy sweating that stuff out + washing it 3-4 times a week

Good call. I forgot that Aldi and Lidl started doing their own stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's a website called wiggle which is worth a look too. For longer runs, I go a lot slower so I like thermal leggings when it's really cold.

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"That's a website called wiggle which is worth a look too. For longer runs, I go a lot slower so I like thermal leggings when it's really cold. "

I’m the same. I’m very tall and my extremities get very cold on long runs. I don’t like to wear gloves or hats though.

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over a year ago

"That's a website called wiggle which is worth a look too. For longer runs, I go a lot slower so I like thermal leggings when it's really cold.

I’m the same. I’m very tall and my extremities get very cold on long runs. I don’t like to wear gloves or hats though.

I knit my own running buffs to keep my ears warm! And I have to wear gloves. I can't cope with cold fingers. I have reynauds so they get sore.

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

As an open question; do people wear different shoes for running in the winter? I’m usually a road runner (meep meep) but in winter less so. This year though I’m going to be training and slipping is a real possibility, so I’m wondering if people do anything to mitigate this

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over a year ago

"As an open question; do people wear different shoes for running in the winter? I’m usually a road runner (meep meep) but in winter less so. This year though I’m going to be training and slipping is a real possibility, so I’m wondering if people do anything to mitigate this"

I wear my trail trainers. I have some road shoes that are two sizes too big (my feet swell up a lot on really long runs) so I wear them in winter with thick socks. I have a few pairs of running shoes so I just choose accordingly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wear my trail shoes more during winter.

NBVN x

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over a year ago

Just in from a 6.5 mile trail run, lots of mud, streams, cows, rain showers, river, autumn leaves and fallen trees....absolutely wonderful apart from the cows.

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did a spinning class tonight. It was horrible

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over a year ago

I have a question. I've managed to pull something somewhere in my calves the other day ... I have taken a day off from my couch to 5k and tried again today but only managed 20 mins as I was in pain and limping. I have bought some deep heat and worn compression socks for a day or two. My question is should I rest more or press on but take it slower? I'm undecided as I am not sure which is best. Thank you!

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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"I have a question. I've managed to pull something somewhere in my calves the other day ... I have taken a day off from my couch to 5k and tried again today but only managed 20 mins as I was in pain and limping. I have bought some deep heat and worn compression socks for a day or two. My question is should I rest more or press on but take it slower? I'm undecided as I am not sure which is best. Thank you! "

My reaction would always be to rest if I feel pain during runs.

I understand that you don’t want to stop or feel like you’re giving up but carrying on will only aggravate it and potentially put you out for longer.

I’ve found that I can tell the difference between pains now, what requires attention and what will just go away, that can take time to read what your body’s telling you though.

The best thing is, if in doubt, don’t run. Following the RICE protocol will help in the vast majority of cases. That’s; Rest Ice Compression Elevation.

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

Lots of stretching but it will take a couple of weeks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I took it easy this morning and did my 30 minutes. I did lots of stretching and kept my jacket on longer to keep warm. I'm buzzing. Park run here I come!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Did 5k on the track in the racing wheelchair yesterday. Mainly sprinted the straights and slower on the bends. My left shoulder is feeling it today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Out for a few months just had knee surgery to repair damage caused from chemo last year..trying to do my exercises but pain isn't great at the moment ..missing my running so much ..your all doing so well keep up the good work

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