So the last thread seemed quite popular, let’s do it again.
Just a general thread about running for the week. How’s your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury Etc…
So the last thread seemed quite popular, let’s do it again.
Just a general thread about running for the week. How’s your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury Etc…
Good to know! Hearing that makes me feel better about my slow days where I basically walk the distance. Like I said, I’m trying to build the habit and it’s still nice (even relaxing) walking outside. I’m worried about overdoing it because I’ve pulled muscles before.
The goal is to make this a lifestyle change to improve my overall health. I just had a physical where all my numbers were in the green so I’m seeing results I want. Now, I need to keep it up, but I always want to do more/be more efficient, so I have to keep myself in check to make sure I don’t overdo it.
That’s incredible! Congratulations!! If you don’t mind me asking, how far do you go on your days? I’m currently doing about 3.6-3.75 miles a day (run or walk). I’m trying to get a gauge of where I should be.
I do live near a major city so I think I can find a store that could assist me. I appreciate the suggestion. Maybe I’ll go there and build a Christmas list with the associate’s advice. ;) I don’t want to lose momentum with the winter but you know they can be brutal.
It took me like four years before I finally ran through the winter without a significant break. So don’t beat yourself up if it happens. You just get back on the horse as soon as you can. The thing that always forced me back outside was the impending half marathon that I never miss in early May, and I’ll be damned if I’m going to try to run that without training!
My daily mileage changes a lot throughout the week and the seasons. This week was pretty normal for this time of year. I had 5 miles easy yesterday, 8 with speed work today, 7 with hills on Thursday, 4 easy on Friday and 12 on Sunday. (That Sunday run is usually easy, but sometimes there’s a progression run or fast finish depending on what I’m training for.)
I started running because I felt like shit after walking a mile. Then found out I had high cholesterol. After a few months of diet and exercise my numbers improved dramatically, which meant I wouldn’t need medication, but I knew that it wouldn’t last if I didn’t keep working. But honestly I wasn’t actually pleased with running or with my physical health until about 6 years in. I don’t think it should have to take that long, though. The trick for me was getting a dietician. I worked with her for about a year and I really got my food dialed in and my weight under control. (Insurance even covered it!)
Whatever your journey is like, it sounds like you’re doing everything right. If you want to chat more I’m happy to keep the conversation going. Feel free to send me a message if you want.