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Where do you enjoy running most?

And was it worth it?

I live in chicago and there’s barely any elevation gain lol. I started doing it on the treadmill, however i’m just curious what your hill workouts look like!

Data-driven or just going by feel?

What are you working toward?

Hi everybody! I started running /training for a half marathon in February. Since then, I’ve been able to run up to 9 miles. Some runs are good and some are bad.

I’m noticing more often than not, I hit a really hard wall between 2 to 3 miles. It’s like my legs start to hurt and I start to “feel” like it’s hard. Today I was supposed to run 5 and I only made it to 2.75. Any thoughts on why I’m burning out so quickly?

Things to note: my comfortable pace is between 12-13 min miles which I stay between. I hit that pace today.

I do a brief warm up before runs but nothing extensive. I also work a desk job and have very little steps during the day. I’m not sure if that contributes?

Any thoughts or experience welcome!!

Halfway through the week.

How are your runs going so far? feeling strong, tired, motivated, or just staying consistent?

Any wins, struggles, or surprises this week?

Check in and share how things are going.

Running isn’t always easy. Some days feel great, other days it takes everything just to get out the door, but you still show up.

So what keeps you running?

Is it your health, your mindset, a goal you’re chasing, or just the routine?

Whatever your reason is right now, share it.

Mentally or physically, what helps you reset?

Cool mornings, rain, heat, what suits you?

Food, rest, routine, what do you look forward to?

Dear runners, I hope this message finds you well with your amazing paces 😄

I just started running. I went for first time and I was walking fast and trying to do small jogging to catch up the people who were still considered beginners with slower pace. On the second time, I decided I would only walk and try a bit of running.

On third time, I chose to do intervals to get used to. 5 min warm up walking. (5x) 1 min running, 2 minutes walking, 5 min cool down.
Yesterday on my 4th time, I was planning to do the same interval, but I couldn’t keep up the 1 minute running even slowly. My calves were burning so much and painful that I couldn’t keep up. I think on the 3rd repetition I gave up for only walking fearing to get injured.

I was wondering if such pain feeling was due to Sunday workout I did and the other day going for exercising even tho was light. The coach from the running group said that lack of stretching could be the cause and the other one told me that I just needed time to adjust and just try a bit over and stop before hits too much on pain and burning.

How frequent did you feel that in your first times running? Would it be my gear (I haven’t invested in those professional expensive shoes, I have a normal adidas running line which is quite comfortable); lack of electrolytes, tiredness, wrong technique? What for you was the main reason if you figured out?

I appreciate your answer! Much more min/km for ya! 😃

Hello all,

I’m running a marathon in 4 weeks. Wed I have my schedule 21 mile long run it’ll be my furthest distance. I sweat a lot and am a bigger runner. It’s supposed to be 94 I haven’t done any runs in over 75 degrees.

I’m looking for some tips to stay cool and hydrate properly. I’m a little worried about over heating or burning out because this is a very important long run.

Please let me know if you have any tips or questions

Is it worth pushing back this long run to the following week where it isn’t too hot and doing a lot of easy miles on my legs instead?

Something you wish you knew from the start.

Hi All,

Need suggestions for a backpack to carry work clothes / shoes. I want to start running to work (2miles one way) but need to be able to carry my clothes and probably some wipes. Any suggestions?!

Love them or tolerate them?

What gets you moving on tough days?

Something you didn’t see coming at all.