On light runs (where I can comfortably breathe through just my nose) my hr settles between 160-170
Resting hr between 50 and 55 going around or below 40 when sleeping with hrv of 130-150 average
Do not run regularly enough to be a runner but have covered distances upto 35km and several half marathons fairly easily
Have a sporting background and 17yo male
I’ve just started running recently, half a month ago, this was my fifth run, never ran more than 4km before.
(183cm 78kg)
I am fairly new to running. By fairly new, I mean I never even ran as a kid. Running has recently become sort of a hobby and I am really enjoying it. I am slow and improving. But I have noticed that whenever I am able to push myself beyond 5k, I develop this headache after 2-3 hours. It starts very mildly and I am able to ignore it. But around 4-5 hours mark it flares up. I am someone who regularly struggles with headaches, but this one has been the most surprising. Because I feel like I am hydrating myself and I am eating enough carbs before and protein after. Sometimes it feels as if it is because of a drop in electrolytes so I load up (not immediately). Sometimes it feels as if it is a sinus headache but that's unexplainable why it gets triggered after the runs.
Has anybody else faced it? Please help. I don't want to visit a doctor because of this.
“Finishing that 5k was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.” 🤣🤣
But for real…for my first official 5k, that was a doozy!! The hills were tall and the downhills were slippery! (I may or may not have fallen once 😅)
It was hilly, hot, and humid! I heard from other racers that there were people getting sick on the course.
But I finished it and the glass of wine at the end was yummy!
🏃🏻♀️🍷
Photo of elevation to prove I’m not a total puss!
hello runners!
i recently signed up for a 10k in 3 months from now as a challenge to myself. i have an extremely busy schedule and can only fit 1 to 2 sessions of running per week.
i started in june with a pace of 7:00 and i’m currently at a pace of 6:10 per km.
do you think this is acheviable for my 10k in october? if not, what can i do to put all chances on my side? thanks:D
This post is specifically to the people visiting for the first times, or those just starting to build distance. Do NOT go too far like I did! Listen to your body, and adjust accordingly. I am also just getting into it, training for a half marathon in October. Today I tried something stupid, which was to go for an entire half marathon. I don't know why I thought this was a good idea. Ended up hardly being able to walk at mile 11, my left soleus had completely given out and I still can't lift my foot without pain a few hours later. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! EASE INTO IT! DON'T RUN A HALF MARATHON A WEEK AFTER STARTING RUNNING!
Today I completed my very first official 5K race, and crossing that finish line felt incredible. It wasn't my fastest run, but it was my first time earning a finisher's medal, which makes it unforgettable. A few weeks ago, even running 5K felt like a huge challenge, but staying consistent and showing up every day made this possible. Holding this medal reminds me that progress isn't about being the fastest—it's about refusing to quit. This is just the beginning of my running journey, and now I'm motivated to improve my pace, run more races, and maybe even complete my first 10K official event. Any tips for getting faster or race-day advice from experienced runners would be greatly appreciated! 🏃♂️🏅
I usually use Runna, but recently started using my watch. Today I decided to start both at the same time and compare them. I feel like this cannot just be an accuracy situation, as 1.6km in a 12km run is a massive difference, you can see that at one point the watch (2nd picture) shows a cut in the grass, which I didn’t do, me (and Gemini) think that this may be an indication of the watch undercutting. I’m not an experienced runner but the pace also felt a bit quicker than 7:24 min/km. Thanks in advance for the help
Basically the title. I’ve been running 3 times a week for maybe a month and a half now by using a programme on my Garmin Watch but within the first minute the shin and calf pain kicks in. I ignore it for as long as I can and now my longest continuous distance (with a push) is 2k, which is an improvement from the 30 seconds of running I could do at the start.
For context:
- I strength train at the gym four days a week but I wouldn’t say I have been targeting anything with running in mind, because I didn’t realise that was a thing when I made my plan. Now I’m not sure what to include.
- I am overweight so that doesn’t help but I am losing weight each week.
- I went for a gait test and purchased some Saucony Hurricanes which have helped a lot but the pain persists.
- I know people say do easy zone 2 runs… but I’ve been keeping my pace slow, my fastest kilometre was 08:05 but that killed my legs and I couldn’t do a second kilometre. I usually sit somewhere in pace between 09:00 and 10:00 and that puts me in zone 3 🙈. Zone 2 is a fast walk for me 😬
I’m working on being able to run 5k without stopping and I just know that if I could reduce the pain I could go a lot further.
Thanks for reading ❤️
TL;DR
Started running in April 2026 and training for my first half marathon in late October. Current goal pace is 5:40/km to break 2 hours. Running 4 days a week (2 easy/strides, 1 building long run, 1 interval session) + strength training. Looking for feedback on whether this schedule can get me to a sub-2 hour finish!
Hello everyone!
I’m training for my first half marathon coming up in late October and would love some feedback on my current progression and schedule. I only started running in April 2026. When I began, my initial Zone 2 pace was pretty slow at around 9:00/km. Since then, I've seen some solid improvement,my Zone 2 pace has dropped down to about 7:15–8:00/km.
My Current 4-Day Training Split:
2x Easy Runs: 5km to 7km strictly in Zone 2, finishing with 5x 100m strides (with full recovery rest in between).
1x Long Run: Currently at 10–12km (built up from 7–8km). This is a pure Zone 2 aerobic base-building run.
1x Interval Session: 6 times 1km repeats. I hit these at 5:10–5:30/km pace, which is about 10–20 seconds faster than my target race pace.
Supplementary Training:
Strength Work: 2 to 3 times a week. Mobility: Dedicated stretching after every single run.
My Question:
My ultimate goal pace is 5:40/km to finish in under 2 hours. Given my current volume, pacing structure, and the timeline until late October, does a sub 2 hour finish seem achievable with this schedule?
Thanks so much for reading and for any advice you can share! 😊
I run my first 15 k today.
I don’t really know how to put it into words, but there’s something so freeing about realizing you can just wake up on a Saturday, head out for a run, and casually cover 15 km.
A few months ago, that would’ve sounded completely impossible to me. It’s kind of crazy how much your body can do if you just keep at it.
I’ve been running for a while up to 5 miles at time but can never bring my mile and half down. It’s around 13:45 min/mile and half and I want to get it below 12min before I ship out to basic in about 3 months. Anyone have a workout plan I could do to help??
My weekly 5k is done. I feel much improved speed and today I touched 5k PR as well.
If I’m running uphill should I be shortening my stride until I get to the top or is it better to try and keep it consistent?
I feel so accomplished. Only up from here I hope!
Tomorrow is my first official 5K run, and I'd really like to finish with the best time I can. I've been training, but I'm still unsure about the best race strategy.
Should I start fast or keep a steady pace? How do you avoid burning out halfway through? Any tips on breathing, pacing, warm-up, hydration, or mental tricks that helped you run a faster 5K?
I'd love to hear advice from experienced runners. If you could go back and give yourself one tip before your first 5K, what would it be?
Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I’m 19 and I’ve decided to start running to improve my fitness and stamina. I’ve never really been a runner before, so I’m starting from scratch. Before I begin, I wanted to ask what the biggest mistakes beginners make are and whether there’s anything you wish someone had told you when you first started. I’d love advice on things like how often I should run each week, how to avoid injuries, whether I should focus on pace or distance, running form and breathing, as well as shoes, warm-ups, and recovery. Any habits that made the biggest difference for you? Basically, if you could give one piece of advice to a complete beginner, what would it be?
I started running in May and bought myself a new pair of running shoes in June.
When I went for a run this morning I noticed that my shoes have abrasion at the same Spot on both sides. So I Tried to pay attention and figure out how it happens. Turns out that almost with every step when I lift the back foot up and move it forward I slightly turn my heel in and it brushes against the other foot. Even when I tried I could not really avoid it.
Now I'm wondering if this is a problem and if I should try to avoid it, and if so, what the best way to do that is?
this is my first run with a time under 30 minutes without walking, are there any tips for increasing my pace?