I’m a heavy sweater, so only run with shirts once before they go to the laundry basket.
Are you reusing shirts even though you’ve sweated in them after a long/hot run? How do you guys manage clothes rotation?
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 did not stick to the training plan like I wanted to… I was iron anemic most of my training, got 4 iron infusions. Finally felt better than I strained my calf during my 16.5 mile run a month before my race. On race day I showed but 40 mins after my start time (10:30 or slower pace)… the race had a 5.5hr cut off. I ran it in 5h 12m! I’m so incredibly proud of myself. I could not have done it without my support people. My husband and friends met me at mile 17 to keep me motivated to the end.
From standard shorts and split shorts to windbreaker pants. The world of shiny satin and endless fabrics—of split shorts on the track and 80s-style shorts on the soccer field. All of this, stitched together from past and present, fuels a fetish for shorts.
I know everyone's experiences are different, but I have noticed that the mood boost and clarity I get after running/jogging is much stronger and lasts longer than if I did other forms of cardio.
I still feel good after cardio like fast walking on incline, dancing, cardio boxing, jump rope, etc but there is something truly unique about the after effect of running.
I discovered it recently after doing some jogging the other day. This was the first time I ran/jogged in a couple years. I didn't even do it that long, but my mood felt lifted not only after, but even into the next morning. That doesn't happen with other exercise even if it's more vigorous and longer in length.
Any ideas? Is it something about the primal nature of it, the fact that moving our body that way is natural for humans? Walking is also part of our natural design but I don't feel that intensity after. Maybe something related to the fight/flight response, how it works with our nervous system, hormones, brain chemistry etc?
I think the only thing that could compare in terms of that after effect is swimming, which I haven't done in awhile.
I am a regular runner trying to improve my aerobic fitness. I love running my neighbourhood routes, the further the better. I'm trying to do more zone 2 to be able to go further, while not being too tired to do other things with my day.
But all my zone 2 runs end up not being zone 2. As in, at constant slow pace, my heart rate creeps up throughout the run and ends up at zone 3/4.
For those of you who enjoy your zone 2 runs, do you have a similar pattern? Do you slow down when HR goes up? Do you start even slower than slow, so that HR creeps up only to a still zone 2 area?
So I did do a bit of running about a year ago. I'd run between 1 and 3 miles every day for a couple months, and I averaged about an 8 minute mile comfortably. Fastest mile ever was around 6.5 minutes. The only reason I stopped was because I took a new job that was not a great fit for work/life balance (not there anymore.)
I played minor professional hockey so I have a decent athletic background, but running always was my kryptonite.
My fiancé asked me if I wanted to do this 5 mile run on the holiday, and I figured why not. Let's see if I actually could.
Before this, my furthest run was a 5k. Here's my timeline from signing up to running the race! I figured you guys would enjoy this ridiculous (and probably irresponsible) decision.
June 30th, signed up for July 4th 5 mile race
June 30th, First run: 1.75 miles - 14 minutes
July 1st, Second run: 5.08 miles - 50 minutes
July 2nd, Third run: 1 mile - 10 minutes
July 3rd, Fourth run: 2 miles - 18 minutes
July 4th, Race day: 5 miles- 49 minutes
I'm happy I finished it. I definitely want to run more, and I will definitely do it again next year! I'd love to get into a routine again where I consistently run 5-10 miles a week, and then have a more responsible ramp up to a race when the time comes!
The heat is too much to run anymore than 1.5 per day without getting heat exhaustion (It’s been 95-102 last week). I usually try to hit 12-16mpw. I was thinking about going to a short run every day than a longer every other day just so that I can stay consistent but no risk my health. I will still do a longer capstone run on the weekend. Will this schedule affect my endurance training towards a half marathon?
The video is from a 5 km race I ran yesterday. I’m the second runner to pass the camera, wearing black tights and a black T-shirt. Pace is around 3:30 min/km.
I feel that there’s significant room to improve my running economy by refining my running form, but I’m not entirely sure what the underlying issue is. I suspect that anterior pelvic tilt or lower crossed syndrome may be contributing factors, though I’m not certain.
I’d really appreciate any feedback or observations you have on my form, particularly if you notice any movement patterns or biomechanical issues that could be affecting my efficiency.
I’ve been running for a few months now, but I can’t run for very long because I keep getting what I think are shin splints. It feels like my tibia is going to crack.
The pain usually only starts once I’ve run more than about 2 km. After that, I can’t go for another run for the next 2–3 days because it’s so sore. If I try to run while it’s still sore, it hurts like hell.
I’m not sure if it’s my tibialis anterior or something else, but the pain feels like it’s right on the bone. I can’t even rub my hand over the area with a little pressure because it’s so tender. I can’t massage it either it feels so delicate that it’s like the bone is going to crack if I press on it.
Has anyone experienced something similar or know what it could be?
Does anyone know how i can fix this?
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! 😊
Some of you may remember my 5 mile run post from earlier this week, but I had my first 5k this morning, was aiming to run sub 35 and just have a good time. Instead got 28:28 which was unbelievable! I feel so amazing and badass and happy!!!
Hello everybody. Mid 30s male, have been through a bunch of different running routines ( distances, rest days, etc) in my life.
Currently just doing 2 miles a day, Monday through Friday (10 miles total) followed by a bit of lifting. I lift on Saturday but no cardio. Sunday is a complete rest day.
I must say, regardless of weather, Monday is always feels the most challenging day and least productive time wise. I do not spend the weekend drinking or smoking, but def eat a bit crappier.
Anybody else have a day like this? Mondays never fail to suck.
Pics taken after the race. The hairstyle held up very well!
Hi Runners!
Was chatting with some friends after a race and realize we spend quite a significant amount of money on gels, so was just curious to know about the rest of the community:
>How many gels do you consume per week on average? How much money do you spend?
FYI I (M28 running 60-80km per week) use about 5 per week, for a whopping EUR 16 per week (1 during Tempo, 1 on the Saturday long-ish run, 3 on the Sunday long run)
Os shorts e split shorts da Adidas dos anos 80 são icônicos e incríveis. O brilho, o look retrô e a ousadia de uma década de grandes descobertas na história do mundo.
I'm feeling cranky RN. I 31F ran a 4 miler for the fourth and it was 69 dewpoint and high 70s with direct sunlight. Course was mostly flat which is nice.
The first three miles went really well. I maintained a strong and consistent pace. Went 10 seconds slower than my usual. And then mile 3 hit and I pulled over twice. My last mile was a minute slower.
I feel like I'm able to push through the mental block of quitting but the heat was SO HARD. I still can't help but feel like I failed in a way.
Can anyone relate to this?