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My stuff looks weird too - like you can't even see it.I have a bunch of stuff in there that looks weird like a run that I started recording as a bike ride then discarded and then started over as a run mid-way through, and another that I did on the treadmill and logged as an outdoor run by accident and forgot to turn off the clock so it just says I ran 30 minute miles but hey I'm still figuring this stuff out
Got back into a workout today- 1/4m intervals. Slower than it felt. Amazing how much last weekends run has taken out of me.Scheduled recovery day today, and I'm still fried.
I think my Sunday run took a lot more out of me than I expected.
Or it's the ball aids.
It's true.My stuff looks weird too - like you can't even see it.
In case anyone was wondering, I am the guy on Strava who has ChiefD next to his name.
You are gonna need this guy.So I signed up for the Donut Challenge for this Saturday.
Essentially, they give you a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. After each mile, you need to eat a donut. Goal is to get to 12 miles and 12 donuts) the fastest.
No idea how I'll do. A few friends are doing it, so I decided to join. What could go wrong?
So they're giving away a dozen Krispy Kremes?So I signed up for the Donut Challenge for this Saturday.
Essentially, they give you a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. After each mile, you need to eat a donut. Goal is to get to 12 miles and 12 donuts) the fastest.
No idea how I'll do. A few friends are doing it, so I decided to join. What could go wrong?
This would get me to return to racingSo I signed up for the Donut Challenge for this Saturday.
Essentially, they give you a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. After each mile, you need to eat a donut. Goal is to get to 12 miles and 12 donuts) the fastest.
No idea how I'll do. A few friends are doing it, so I decided to join. What could go wrong?
I'd hate myself if I did this.So I signed up for the Donut Challenge for this Saturday.
Essentially, they give you a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. After each mile, you need to eat a donut. Goal is to get to 12 miles and 12 donuts) the fastest.
No idea how I'll do. A few friends are doing it, so I decided to join. What could go wrong?
I didn't mention anything in here, but my back locked up last Tuesday and could barely move. Couldn't even turn in bed for the next 3 nights. I haven't had that happen in years. Luckily, with some meds and lots of stretching I was able to get over it in about a week, but I lost all last week and now I'm behind (and was already behind).
I honestly don't understand the debate about it. It sounds like heel striking is natural and all of my muscles have developed around it and it hurts to change... but also the science is inconclusive? Sign me up!tri-man 47 said:Working on our cottage yesterday, so didn't have a chance to jump into the @bostonfred discussion. @gianmarco already noted my strong preference for a mid/forefoot strike. As stated by a few of the guys, running hills is a way to get the feel of a forward lean and landing more on the front of the foot. The challenge is that forefoot running calls for more active use of the big, upper leg muscles. That's why the adjustment takes time - it's harder work at first (which is why most runners settle for heel striking). As with swim technique, running technique can be modified and improved. It just takes practice and focus, supported by some strength/flexibility work.
I'm a heel striker, and I just go with the flow. Not going to invest the time and energy to try to change what's natural.I honestly don't understand the debate about it. It sounds like heel striking is natural and all of my muscles have developed around it and it hurts to change... but also the science is inconclusive? Sign me up!
But with all that, there are people like you who clearly prefer mid/forefoot strike, and I trust that because when smart people who have made the change clearly think it was worth it while and people who haven't, don't, it usually means the people who haven't are uninformed and/or justifying their decisions. I googled it and see that there's a debate about it but it's hard for me to really weigh in.
Generally speaking, your cadence is your cadence. I don't think messing with it should be a priority, especially early on, unless discomfort results. If that outcome occurs then I think it's worthwhile to start exploring adjustments. Big picture, you're probably going to apply adjustments anyway, but as long as you're not hurting yourself I think it's something better left for future Boston Fred. There's only so much new one can absorb and apply at one time, right?I honestly don't understand the debate about it. It sounds like heel striking is natural and all of my muscles have developed around it and it hurts to change... but also the science is inconclusive? Sign me up!
But with all that, there are people like you who clearly prefer mid/forefoot strike, and I trust that because when smart people who have made the change clearly think it was worth it while and people who haven't, don't, it usually means the people who haven't are uninformed and/or justifying their decisions. I googled it and see that there's a debate about it but it's hard for me to really weigh in.
You obviously get much of your speed through powerful strides instead of turnover. That makes sense since you have a background in weight training. I don’t recall if you are a heel striker or not but even if you are I assume you’re not overstriding or you would have had more injury problems.Generally speaking, your cadence is your cadence. I don't think messing with it should be a priority, especially early on, unless discomfort results. If that outcome occurs then I think it's worthwhile to start exploring adjustments. Big picture, you're probably going to apply adjustments anyway, but as long as you're not hurting yourself I think it's something better left for future Boston Fred. There's only so much new one can absorb and apply at one time, right?
And just as an anecdotal example because it may help explain where I'm coming from, until recently my cadence was below 160. How much below 160? I couldn't tell you. I didn't get a watch until 15 months ago and didn't activate it on strava until shortly before then, so I have no limited data to reference. Apparently this is a crazy-low number, but it's how I ran my entire life from age teenager to early 30something. I made a concerted effort to increase mine between 2018 and 2020 and was still only to about 160 give or take. Through continued work I'm now consistently in the upper 160's, which is still significantly lower than 'normal' and at this point I'm skeptical a number any higher would provide any benefit. If anything, I may be slower now than I was a few years ago. This is certainly more efficient and increases my probability of sustaining health, but I'm considering adjustments within my next training cycle. An unusually low cadence may just be a better fit for me, so ultimately that's what you'll need to find out - what fits for you (and this goes for foot strike too).
I think you're right, which is why I have made such an effort to increase my cadence - as naturally as possible anyway. Obviously no way of knowing now, but I think everything was really coming together in those 4-6 months before covid - effectively mixing speed workouts and weekend longs with paces under 7 then having the fitness to do it again the week after. I've had to remind myself of that more than few times throughout 2021 and I'm sure that will continue through summer. We'll see where I am once on the other side...You obviously get much of your speed through powerful strides instead of turnover. That makes sense since you have a background in weight training. I don’t recall if you are a heel striker or not but even if you are I assume you’re not overstriding or you would have had more injury problems.
One thing I’ve wondered about is if your style gets you in trouble in longer distance races. From a McMillan calculator standpoint, you’re significantly better at shorter distance races than the longer ones. Although I know you haven’t run a lot of marathons so maybe it’s just a matter of time before that evens up. I don’t know.
I've realized how important that warmup is for me, about a mile before the legs and cardio start to loosen up. I never feel great if I try to push it, and it's always slow first mileHaven't had more than about an hour between things today so I snuck downstairs to the treadmill for a quick run. Did a mile at 6mph, then did a 2.1 at 7mph to complete a 28 minute 5k, then did a slower cool down mile and sweating in a meeting right now. Not a record but not a bad time, and made me realize that I like getting that first crappy mile out of the way before starting my "real" run. I usually walk 5 or 10 minutes as a warmup and then get right into my run but this felt better. Also made me realize how easy it is to do this on my shorter run days, and how much it helps to clear my head when my brain is cooked from three letter acronyms.
I found a 10-min pre-run warmup on the Peloton app that I really like.I've realized how important that warmup is for me, about a mile before the legs and cardio start to loosen up. I never feel great if I try to push it, and it's always slow first mile
Just because it involves Kendall in yoga pants and a sports bra, it doesn’t mean it’s helping your running at all.I found a 10-min pre-run warmup on the Peloton app that I really like.
Shhhh...he's got an advanced nap session going with AditiJust because it involves Kendall in yoga pants and a sports bra, it doesn’t mean it’s helping your running at all.
Helps “blood flow” (IYKWIM)Just because it involves Kendall in yoga pants and a sports bra, it doesn’t mean it’s helping your running at all.
They turned on the water fountains this year so I’m good.Ok...we've had this talk already- but what is everybody doing for hydration on long runs?
Yes yan...gunga din.
The rest of you guys?
An older version of this. I fill it about 80-90% full after each use then put it in the freezer. I take it out before I start getting ready to run so it's not a solid block of ice when I start. It starts to thaw in the heat after about 20-30 mins, which is when I start getting thirsty and it doesn't start to get lukewarm until sometime over an hour. If I'm going more than 80-90 minutes I try to route myself near parks with water fountains towards the end, just in case.Ok...we've had this talk already- but what is everybody doing for hydration on long runs?
Yes yan...gunga din.
The rest of you guys?
I did a similar race a few years ago with my then 10yo. Run 2 miles to Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen donuts, run 2 miles back. We both got a dozen, I finished mine, he ate like 5 of his. They give you a sticker if you finish your dozen. And let you carry the leftovers if you don't. So there I was running back with the sticker and carrying his remaining 8.So I signed up for the Donut Challenge for this Saturday.
Essentially, they give you a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. After each mile, you need to eat a donut. Goal is to get to 12 miles and 12 donuts) the fastest.
No idea how I'll do. A few friends are doing it, so I decided to join. What could go wrong?
Not taking in any fluids. Probably not the best strategy but that’s what I do.Ok...we've had this talk already- but what is everybody doing for hydration on long runs?
Yes yan...gunga din.
The rest of you guys?
I only start hydrating on runs when it's above 75F or so. I'll drop an insulated bottle at the beginning of my loop, and then use it at the halfway point. Filled with water, Dr Price's Electrolyte mix, and ice, it will still be quite cold/icy even after an hour.Not taking in any fluids. Probably not the best strategy but that’s what I do.
It's what I do too. (Eta... nice run this am, gb!)Not taking in any fluids. Probably not the best strategy but that’s what I do.
Well, not all of them.They turned on the water fountains this year so I’m good.
Got back into a workout today- 1/4m intervals. Slower than it felt. Amazing how much last weekends run has taken out of me.Scheduled recovery day today, and I'm still fried.
I think my Sunday run took a lot more out of me than I expected.
Or it's the ball aids.
I want to do a long (15m +) run this weekend, but unless the legs recover feel like I'm going to have to slow the pace way down.