Oso planning to go pro
I've done a number of the BLS runs for the Lakefront Marathon the last few years even when I was running different marathons. I enjoyed the organized runs with volunteers handing out water. And it's a nice change of pace from my usual running routes. And I have a friend I sometimes run with 1-2 times a month and I miss being able to run with her. I was supposed to be leaving this Friday with her to go to Lincoln, NE for my 2nd spring marathon...
Where was the first cancelled Spring marathon? I tell myself I’m going to do some destination races. Yet to follow through.
It might depend on the type of knee issue of course but my chiropractor was a life saver for me when I ran into some knee issues with running a couple years ago.
The running group got me off my a$$ and outside today after looking outside and thinking "I'll run tomorrow it's too gloomy now". Hope it's working for the other 5 of you on the group as well!
My training app tells me when I am halfway through my run so I can run in any direction I want, and then just turn around and go back the way I came. It has been a godsend.
I can’t do that psychologically. I go out with no plan. Running in the city I may decide to turn at an intersection or keep going straight, depending upon the light. I may go over one bridge or maybe to the next. Then I map it out online and see how far I’ve gone. That got me a few weeks ago when my IT Band flared and I was still 4 miles from home.I have a Garmin but recently the GPS has been way off; over 1.3 miles off this morning, so unfortunately it’s only good for keeping time on my runs right now.
I can't look at my distance until I'm at least 75% through the run or I psych myself out or get bored. I go out with a distance in mind but rarely with a planned route.I'm trying to start doing training runs as if I'll be doing a half marathon in August and a full in October but it's difficult mentally given that races will likely be cancelled.
Maybe I'll start running like this instead of what I'm doing.
I had a half canceled in March, 10 days before the race. It would have been my first half. I tried to keep running and increasing my distances after (since I now had fewer workout options) and I did too much and had to take 16 days off. Since then I've cut my distance back and am keeping on flatter terrain as upslopes trigger the IT Band pain.
IT band injuries are frustrating. For me, the only thing that has helped with healing is long-term rest. Good luck with your recovery. I hope you're able to continue training and complete that half when restrictions are lifted!
It has greatly helped with my pace and distance because it enables me to just zone out and not constantly worry about how long I have left to go.It has its downsides, though. I just wrapped up a run a mile from home and it started downpouring.
I've been doing 2 "fast" runs per week and 2-3 "slow" runs. It's really helped with my pace.I used to try to do my best for every run and I always would hit a pace ceiling and that doesnt seem to be the case now that I'm doing fewer "fast" runs. We'll see once I get to longer runs though.Anyone have any strategy for pace improvement other than HIIT?
I don’t know what HIIT stands for so I apologize if this is redundant. When I was training for 5ks, 10ks and even marathons I would do interval training at least once a week. I used the treadmill for this, as it’s easier to track. Slow warmup mile, then 3 or 4 miles alternating easy and fast quarter miles. Helps both speed and stamina.
High intensity interval training.
I used to do Fartlek (unfortunate name) training once a week for up to 45 minutes when training for a half or full. 5 minute intervals. Essentially sprint for 4 minutes and walk for one. It was hands down the most intense cardio workout. Always did it on a treadmill so I could gauge time and speed.