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anyone else do this split? I did 100% outdoor last year before my half but I realized I wasn’t hitting my sprint/tempo pace targets bc outside i was so tempted to walk or stop at a crosswalk or a hill. I do my tempo and ints on a treadmill this year and im wondering if the consistency will help me more race day or if I’m missing out by not doing some of it outside. psychologically im a little scared i can only hit those paces on a treadmill but im sure thats just my lizard brain talking… right?

Hi everyone!
I wanted to ask how you deal with the feeling of being unmotivated and even slightly scared to return to running after taking a break. I ran my second marathon in April, which in hindsight was too much, and I was extremely disappointed with my results (I know that even running a marathon is impressive, but I can get very strict with myself and it took me a very long time to get over this; embarrassing I know 🤣🥲). I haven’t been able to get back into the groove since then. I wanted to do a sprint triathlon on the 31st of May and had to cancel it because I got the flu. Two weeks later I ran a 10k race, which I felt prepared for. I then got really strong period cramps during the race. So yeah, I really wasn’t lucky these past few months, which left me feeling really unhappy and franly unmotivated/disappointed with my running. I have taken a three week break from running and am feeling „scared“ about starting again. (The longest in over two years). My new „maintenance/build up“ plan is starting tomorrow.

I wanted to ask you guys how you deal with these „failures“ without tearing yourself down and how you get back into the groove of running. I love running and I know these feelings are temporary, but some words of encouragement would be nice. 🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻

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Hi! I’ve been running for about six years but recently got interested in longer distances. I’ve also noticed my appetite has kinda reduced in the past year and I think it’s starting to affect my performance and I think I’ve lost a little weight. So I’m looking for some bulky, palatable ideas to help me fuel better.

Also, what are y’all doing if you’re working a lot of hours in a busy environment? I realized yesterday that during my 11 hour shift I only consumed caffeine and nicotine lol but no surprise I felt like passing out towards the end. Crazy too because I work in a grocery store but the convenient salads and sandwiches are also kinda expensive. And yes I’ve tried bringing my own lunches but it always ends up being forgotten about for days until someone asks who the hell left a lunchbox in the fridge for so long.

So I guess my problem is that I don’t know what to eat when I’m not at home AND when I am at home, I go for easy stuff but it’s not doing the job. I know how to cook, and I like cooking it’s just hard to commit to the same meal for days (r.i.p the peanut butter sesame noodles and tofu I made last week and never finished).

I want to hear what YOU eat when you just can’t put the time you want into planning your food and really only have time to cook one meal a day (because I’m always shocked to see people say they are able to make and eat three meals of their own food like how do you have the time)

No judgement at all! I am genuinely curious.

Here’s mine

Breakfast 2 hrs before:

Oatmeal/granola/banana OR bagel/maple butter/banana, glass of milk

Intra-run: various candies, liquid IV

Lunch right after:

Sandwich (usually egg or canned fish), a large portion of fruit, Clif bar

(Today however it was just the sandwich and fruit, and a little later, 3/4 of a pint of gelato 🫣)

Dinner:

A rice/pasta dish, or a curry with bread, 2-4 dates

Snack/dessert:

Milk, handful of nuts, dark chocolate (sometimes a cookie or other sweet treat)

Edit: 60-70 km/week, 23+ km long runs

After another seizure today, my cardiologist has told me I am no longer allowed to run. From being requested into the 2012 Olympics as a 100m sprinter, to turning in to a long distance runner in my 30s I am feeling absolutely devastated.
There is a possibility of returning to running depending on the outcome of treatment and medication but who knows when or if that will be..
I’m in a low place now and would love some encouragement or advice from other runners who have been in a similar position. Did you go back to running eventually? What did you do instead of running? How did you cope with it?

Hi ladies! I have a birthday coming up and would love to get some new shorts. My go-tos are usually Lululemon Hotty Hot 4” and Track That 5” since they give a bit more coverage but they never chafe or ride up. However the colours are kind of uninspiring right now! What are your favourites from other brands please? I was also looking at Janji Pace shorts (for the pockets as distance increases), but while I have biker shorts, I tend to reach for floaty shorts more in the hot weather.

For the past 3 weeks, I haven't been able to finish any speedwork because the effort feels so much harder than what my heart rate is. Like when my HR is only 160, it feels like it's 180 so I can't finish my MP interval sessions. I had no problem completing speed workouts a month ago and I even enjoyed them because they gave me a chance to run a little faster but still felt totally manageable. And I've averaged a 175-180 HR for all of my half marathons, so 160 isn't even that high for me.

I'm ok with easy runs, but even when my heart rate is 140, the effort feels like my HR is 155 ish. I went to a doctor and explained that I was training for a marathon, but I suddenly couldn't do even half of workouts that were totally fine before. She asked me to send my previous bloodwork from my endocrinologist, which included a complete metabolic panel, CBC, iron levels, thyroid levels, and some vitamin levels. After I sent it, she messaged me that everything looked good and she didn't recommend more tests for now, but I should let her know if the fatigue continues. But those tests were from 7 months ago, when I wasn't having this issue, so I feel like that doesn't make any sense. I also haven't been sick, I even took a covid test to be safe and that was negative.

I'm thinking of ordering some tests myself and potentially trying to find another doctor. I have a race in 3 weeks that I've already decided to just do for fun and walk if I need to, but I have another marathon in December as my A race. Curious if anyone else had an issue like this so I can do some research on what tests to look into? I'm also thinking of looking for a doctor that sees a lot of athletes, because I feel like my current doctor thinks everything is fine because I can still run regularly, which is better than most people. But I'm very average at running so idk if I would just be wasting their time haha.

I have never had problems with taking gels during longer efforts, but the last year I've been having acid reflux after a couple gels, and it stays even after my run. I am mostly training for ultramarathons and the last two I did fueling went terrible because of acid reflux and nausea. Are there people here with similar problems and have you found something that works for you fueling-wise? I would like to experiment with a few different options before my next race. I currently take SIS beta fuel.

Hi everyone! I've officially started my marathon training block and I know I've got a lot of long runs on hot days ahead. For shorter runs I'm fine, but on longer runs there's one big struggle I'm having once it heats up: fuel.

In cooler temps I have no problem with my gels (Honey Stinger) or sour candy I've been using for awhile. But when it's hot I just can't bring myself to take fuel. I struggle to get it down (the texture of a warm gel or melty candy... ughhh) and if I do manage to, then I'm instantly nauseous and my stomach freaks out.

I'll take any of your best tips for hot weather fueling, or foods you rely on for fuel! I have a super sensitive stomach to begin with so I haven't ventured much outside Honey Stinger brand in general and candy I'm familiar with. I appreciate your recommendations in advance, I'm dying to solve this problem so I can enjoy my long runs this summer :) Thank you!!!

Asking for some support and advice. I ran a 4 mile ​ this morning for the fourth. It was high 70s 70 to 80 percent humidity and mostly direct sunlight. I felt great the first 3 miles and was consistent, slower, but maintaining a strong pace.

After the third mile I bonked. I quit. I needed to take two breaks to walk. My legs felt on fire and it was SO HOT. My last mile was a minute slower than my past ones.

Other people also walked at some points and it was hard to be running in that heat. I am still incredibly disheartened because I was doing so well! It was wise not to push through with the heat, but I feel kinda like I failed for not at least slowing down my pace and trying to push through. I feel like I could have pushed myself.

Can anyone relate?

Grab a bottle of electrolyte drink, go wild with the foam roller, and give us all the tea on how your training has been lately!

Have a really good run? Share your win!

Struggling with something? This is a safe space to vent and get support!

Thanks for being part of this community!

I can't tolerate the heat/humidity even before dawn - asthma on top of just being old & slow. Need some ideas to liven up the indoor workouts. I've got access to a 1/10 mile track, or treadmills, plus the usual gym equipment.

midweek is kinda ok - intervals of some kind typically break up the 45-60 minute workout. I'm kinda dreading tomorrow's 'long' workout though.

How are you shaking things up, staying motivated, dealing with staring at the same thing for 2ish hours, etc?

I, 21F, am training for my first half marathon. I got lucky enough to get access to the Nike After Dark Tour in LA! I started running last December when two of my friends voluntold me to run a 5k.

Mind you, I had never ran a consecutive mile in my life, let alone three.

After that first 5k, I hated it! Yet, I was intrigued. One thing lead to another and I’ve found myself training 3x a week with Hal Higdon’s free app, “Run With Hal” doing the beginner runner plan. 10 weeks in with three 5k medals under my belt!

The next thing I’d like to focus on is increasing my VO2 max. I would love to hear experiences around that and if anyone also started with Hal Higdon.