I overpronate so have a pair of ASICS "gel zone" running shoes that are pretty sturdy and good for running off road, offer good support and grip. I'd probably get them or equivalent again. Got an Adidas pair as well which are fine for road but have a flat sole and I nearly stacked it when doing a parkrun in them
Managed to get lost on Swanscombe Marshes and ran a 29.10 5k. More importantly, next time I do that run I need Trail running shoes
If you are going to be running off road/ in muddy terrain regularly then I swear by these bad boys....quite pricey but best pair of sports shoes I have ever owned.
They are hardcore! Was looking at these New Balance as a hybrid shoe, I need a new pair if 860s soon, so would get these as well, would give me enough extra traction, but would be more comfy on the roads upto the Marshes and hard trails on them
Salomon Speedcross GTX would be my preferred choice. Ran 4 seasons of the KFL Cross Country in a pair. Brilliant traction even in snow and waterproof too.
Cheers. Need a new pair of road running shoes and too much choice!
Unless NB do something massively different to them in a year, I'll stick with the 860s, and the new ones have more cushioning, which for me is pretty important.
Someone at work recommended those @JohnBoyUK, cheers for confirmation they are a good shoe
Starting running again his year, doing a 5k twice a week or so, and managed my quickest time of 22 and 1/2 minutes (was almost sick after). Now however I'm only doing it once a week and still finding my motivation for it pretty low. Before the run i don't want to do it, during its a bit meh, but after however I feel great and get a great amount of satisfaction from actually having been. Words of advice how do I get properly back into it?
Starting running again his year, doing a 5k twice a week or so, and managed my quickest time of 22 and 1/2 minutes (was almost sick after). Now however I'm only doing it once a week and still finding my motivation for it pretty low. Before the run i don't want to do it, during its a bit meh, but after however I feel great and get a great amount of satisfaction from actually having been. Words of advice how do I get properly back into it?
Focus on the after feeling.
Had a run like that today. Knew I had to get it done, didn't fancy it. Was meh whilst running, but the feeling when you're done. It's probably the main reason I do run!
What time are you getting round in on your one run a week? Sometimes the motivation can be as simple as beating the last time out.
Starting running again his year, doing a 5k twice a week or so, and managed my quickest time of 22 and 1/2 minutes (was almost sick after). Now however I'm only doing it once a week and still finding my motivation for it pretty low. Before the run i don't want to do it, during its a bit meh, but after however I feel great and get a great amount of satisfaction from actually having been. Words of advice how do I get properly back into it?
Focus on the after feeling.
Had a run like that today. Knew I had to get it done, didn't fancy it. Was meh whilst running, but the feeling when you're done. It's probably the main reason I do run!
What time are you getting round in on your one run a week? Sometimes the motivation can be as simple as beating the last time out.
24 minutes ish normally, I guess I just have to force myself a bit.
Starting running again his year, doing a 5k twice a week or so, and managed my quickest time of 22 and 1/2 minutes (was almost sick after). Now however I'm only doing it once a week and still finding my motivation for it pretty low. Before the run i don't want to do it, during its a bit meh, but after however I feel great and get a great amount of satisfaction from actually having been. Words of advice how do I get properly back into it?
Focus on the after feeling.
Had a run like that today. Knew I had to get it done, didn't fancy it. Was meh whilst running, but the feeling when you're done. It's probably the main reason I do run!
What time are you getting round in on your one run a week? Sometimes the motivation can be as simple as beating the last time out.
24 minutes ish normally, I guess I just have to force myself a bit.
I'd also suggest trying a longer slower run & a shorter quicker one.
Another form of motivation that I try to go with was the change up my route each run - Would try and run in a different direction each time, found that when I did a few routes repetitively I got bored myself
Another is to use something like strava and add segments to your routes or find routes with segments to beat. I enjoy running the same route when I am running solo.
Best tip for running more is to get a running buddy who you and they can hold one another accountable.
I mix my routes up all the time, sometimes along the river, sometimes towards Bluewater, sometimes just completely random. One of the things I used to like when I was riding the bike more, was to go off and just find new things, might as well do the same running
Making sure I have a good podcast to listen to helps me but agree with the above about using Strava segments as motivation
I've become the 'Local Legend' of a segment in Greenwich Park and so not letting that slip gives me good motivation to get out
Getting into a routine helps. Since it's got brighter in the morning I've started running before work again and now it's part of the routine I can't see myself stopping until next winter when it gets dark again
How do you add segments? Can I do it with my watch or is it something you do after the race? I often see other's segments
I’ve never added my own, just run ones that have already been set up. I think you can do it on the website or app though.
Once you've run a route, you go to the website (desktop) and you can select your last run route and then select 'Create Segment' You plot the start and finish point.
I've just started up running again (to get fit/lose weight), since stopping just over 10 yrs ago. Lots of running whilst in the army, including being a member of the combined forces cross country squad, left the army and running remained an important part of my life, going out every day between 5-7 miles. I absolutely loved it and the natural high I got from it. Got to my early 40's and life got in the way and I stopped running, thinking I'd just pick it up again after a small break. Well, fast forward about 12 yrs, I've finally kicked myself up the arse and got back out there. I'm only 8 days in and only doing 4k per day, but it's a step in the right direction and my legs have finally stopped screaming at me from the initial reboot last week...................
I threw 1/4 mile intervals into the mix earlier this week. 2mins for the first one and then taking 10 seconds off each interval after that with a 90 sec rest between. Brutal.
I threw 1/4 mile intervals into the mix earlier this week. 2mins for the first one and then taking 10 seconds off each interval after that with a 90 sec rest between. Brutal.
I tried doing that once. I tend to go in one direction half way and then go back... Found myself broken and far away from home
I threw 1/4 mile intervals into the mix earlier this week. 2mins for the first one and then taking 10 seconds off each interval after that with a 90 sec rest between. Brutal.
I tried doing that once. I tend to go in one direction half way and then go back... Found myself broken and far away from home
On the flip side, How good a feeling is it on the return leg and you get to the stage of ‘knowing’ you’re going to complete it without needing to stop?
I threw 1/4 mile intervals into the mix earlier this week. 2mins for the first one and then taking 10 seconds off each interval after that with a 90 sec rest between. Brutal.
I tried doing that once. I tend to go in one direction half way and then go back... Found myself broken and far away from home
On the flip side, How good a feeling is it on the return leg and you get to the stage of ‘knowing’ you’re going to complete it without needing to stop?
For a normal run great, but after a few fartlecks it's a slow painful walk home
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Someone at work recommended those @JohnBoyUK, cheers for confirmation they are a good shoe
Had a run like that today. Knew I had to get it done, didn't fancy it. Was meh whilst running, but the feeling when you're done. It's probably the main reason I do run!
What time are you getting round in on your one run a week? Sometimes the motivation can be as simple as beating the last time out.
Best tip for running more is to get a running buddy who you and they can hold one another accountable.
I've become the 'Local Legend' of a segment in Greenwich Park and so not letting that slip gives me good motivation to get out
Getting into a routine helps. Since it's got brighter in the morning I've started running before work again and now it's part of the routine I can't see myself stopping until next winter when it gets dark again