jogging and motivation thread

[WussRedXLi]

WTF.......those crazy waves / swell @ Gold Coast.

I think if age groupers, many would need the Lifesavers for assistance.

Totally crazy and potentially life threatening conditions for the amateurs.

 

[GlassDoor]

Just now when coming back looped to MB area, on the bridge near to BEG side got 1 fella lying on the shaded side of the bridge and a group of people / cyclists tending to him. Not sure what happened, was it heat or cardiac.

hope nothing serious
while not cooling, this morning's weather was still very pleasant mid-morning. Maybe body has adapted to the heat.
as always listen to your body.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Live Stream Gold Coast

Nowadays they put in live race telemetry (pace, HR)

https://t100triathlon.com/gold-coast/pro/live-race-data/

 

[WussRedXLi]

hope nothing serious
while not cooling, this morning's weather was still very pleasant mid-morning. Maybe body has adapted to the heat.
as always listen to your body.

This morning got wind.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Intrinsic Motivation vs Extrinsic Motivation


Intrinsic motivation is the drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, stemming from internal satisfaction, curiosity, or enjoyment rather than external rewards or pressures. It is characterized by personal interest, autonomy, and a desire for competence, often resulting in higher quality, long-lasting engagement.

Extrinsic motivation is a drive to engage in a behavior or activity to earn external rewards or avoid punishments, rather than for personal enjoyment. It relies on separable outcomes—such as money, grades, or praise—to influence behavior, acting as a powerful tool for encouraging, short-term actions or routine tasks.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[podad518]

I'm just a recreational jogger who jogs for health, nothing serious and I would not call myself a serious runner, just 4 to 5 times a week and 5km to a maximum of 10km during weekends sometimes. Haven't been able to change anything or train for half marathon races, simply because that is all the time I can spare from my daily schedule. Literally all easy runs at slow 5 plus min/km pace. Been jogging for over 10 years already.

What I found is that if jogging is the only activity that you do, there is still a low chance that over time you'd still get injured, despite being consistent and not increasing mileage, so it is not a matter of too much too soon.

Typical pains here and there are not common but I do get them from time to time. Years ago, I developed runner's knee and it affected me for months, until it got to the point that it was quite debilitating and I could barely walk down the stairs, even though running was still somewhat bearable but definitely not really enjoyable. I went to a sports injury specialist and we were able to pinpoint the issue mainly to muscle imbalance as the main contributor and rather weak and tight overworked calves and glute muscles. It did not make sense to me initially, isn't running supposed to make you stronger as well? Apparently not in the way that most of us perceive it to be. It seemed that my biomechanics or gait makes me particularly susceptible to overworked muscles particularly my calves. The strengthening exercises that were prescribed to me did wonders, I was able to feel improvement in just 2 weeks with total recovery in a month's time.

After continuing strength training, for the past few years, I have had zero recurrences of any injury of any sort, big or small. I have also started to cycle a bit more and swim whenever I can.


My sports injury specialist left me with this after a few sessions. It is always better to do preventive prehab rather than reactive rehab. Running is not a low impact sport and is not that difficult to experience injuries. All these tendon injuries would take its toll over the years and decades if you are a long time runner and weaken things eventually and tendons would not go back to its original healthy state. If you intend to stay healthy as a recreational runner, or even do the sports for long term if you are an athlete, it's best to do things correctly.

any suggestion on how to manage achilles tendinitis without reducing the frequency of the jog?

Anyone experienced before side muscle next to the ankle sore and every time you take a step it feels like it’s being pulled? Do you know what it is and how to deal with it? Mileage about 10km 3 times a week. Thanks in advance.

 

[Hyruga]

• Longevity and Immunity: Regular runners have a lower mortality rate and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Studies show regular aerobic exercise can reduce the likelihood of catching colds by strengthening the immune system.
• Joint Strength: Contrary to popular myth, regular running can lower the risk of knee and back problems as you age, compared to inactive individuals.

 

[and_who]

I'm just a recreational jogger who jogs for health, nothing serious and I would not call myself a serious runner, just 4 to 5 times a week and 5km to a maximum of 10km during weekends sometimes. Haven't been able to change anything or train for half marathon races, simply because that is all the time I can spare from my daily schedule. Literally all easy runs at slow 5 plus min/km pace. Been jogging for over 10 years already.

What I found is that if jogging is the only activity that you do, there is still a low chance that over time you'd still get injured, despite being consistent and not increasing mileage, so it is not a matter of too much too soon.

Typical pains here and there are not common but I do get them from time to time. Years ago, I developed runner's knee and it affected me for months, until it got to the point that it was quite debilitating and I could barely walk down the stairs, even though running was still somewhat bearable but definitely not really enjoyable. I went to a sports injury specialist and we were able to pinpoint the issue mainly to muscle imbalance as the main contributor and rather weak and tight overworked calves and glute muscles. It did not make sense to me initially, isn't running supposed to make you stronger as well? Apparently not in the way that most of us perceive it to be. It seemed that my biomechanics or gait makes me particularly susceptible to overworked muscles particularly my calves. The strengthening exercises that were prescribed to me did wonders, I was able to feel improvement in just 2 weeks with total recovery in a month's time.

After continuing strength training, for the past few years, I have had zero recurrences of any injury of any sort, big or small. I have also started to cycle a bit more and swim whenever I can.


My sports injury specialist left me with this after a few sessions. It is always better to do preventive prehab rather than reactive rehab. Running is not a low impact sport and is not that difficult to experience injuries. All these tendon injuries would take its toll over the years and decades if you are a long time runner and weaken things eventually and tendons would not go back to its original healthy state. If you intend to stay healthy as a recreational runner, or even do the sports for long term if you are an athlete, it's best to do things correctly.

Makes sense. Admire how you can maintain 4-5 times a week at 5min per km pace over 10 years. On my end, it’s just a means to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol/bmi. It’s a chore that I find hard to maintain for more than 6 months.

Hopefully will be able to get back onto this slog after a week of rest. Since I don’t enjoy running itself, I foresee it’s gonna be tough, heh.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Kuudere]

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Today. Tried out of my new adios pro 4 shoe and do a 8 x 800m interval with 2 mins rest ..(yasso 800m)

Before that I rarely do speed intervals as I was scared my heart couldn't take it as I am no longer young (just celebrated 49 years old recently )

I am still aiming to run a FM under 4 hrs. So today I aim to run 800m within 3mins 50 sec . Ended up I could finish all my 8 sets under 3 mins 35 sec.

I think yasso 800s are more indicative of max marathon potential than current marathon fitness, since marathon running requires a lot of endurance. 8 x 800m (2 min rest) will be similar to 5k fitness. So, you are probably around mid 22 min 5k projected fitness.

This is my most recent 26km long run, of which I ran 5km warm up, 16km marathon pace (4.58 - 4.59 min/km), 5km cooldown. Average HR = 154 (my recent HM race average HR = 172 in Taiwan)

Took me a while to build up my long runs.

Found a marathon plan, you can take a look: http://www.wu.ece.ufl.edu/marathon training-first marathon.pdf

3 days run/week plan, might be suitable for you if you only can commit 3 days to run each week.

Basically, it focuses on intervals, tempo run, long run. Easier to get in more hard runs since you have more rest days. Eventually, it builds up to 20 miles or 32km. From there, you are more or less ready to run the marathon.

 

[WussRedXLi]

This is my most recent 26km long run, of which I ran 5km warm up, 16km marathon pace (4.58 - 4.59 min/km), 5km cooldown. Average HR = 154 (my recent HM race average HR = 172 in Taiwan)

Took me a while to build up my long runs.

Steady lah.......hoot from Hillview area RC all the way to Spooner end at Kg Bahru and then back, for 26k?

But i think that is about the only way / only place you can do such distance. Other than running brainlessly in loops at the stadium. (can puke one)

 

[Peanut15]

• Longevity and Immunity: Regular runners have a lower mortality rate and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Studies show regular aerobic exercise can reduce the likelihood of catching colds by strengthening the immune system.
• Joint Strength: Contrary to popular myth, regular running can lower the risk of knee and back problems as you age, compared to inactive individuals.

I think need to add some clause. I do think the above only applies if u run less than 10km (at most train for half marathon).

Running too much probably harms the body

 

[WussRedXLi]

Damn sian, seems like there is a very slight haze these 2 days (and this morning too)

AQI seems ok. My laser particle meter shows somewhat ok too, just slightly elevated. Shd be fine, just the smell

 

[Hyruga]

I think need to add some clause. I do think the above only applies if u run less than 10km (at most train for half marathon).

Running too much probably harms the body

No lei.

I ask whether marathon runners live longer than general population.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[wj1984]

I think yasso 800s are more indicative of max marathon potential than current marathon fitness, since marathon running requires a lot of endurance. 8 x 800m (2 min rest) will be similar to 5k fitness. So, you are probably around mid 22 min 5k projected fitness.

This is my most recent 26km long run, of which I ran 5km warm up, 16km marathon pace (4.58 - 4.59 min/km), 5km cooldown. Average HR = 154 (my recent HM race average HR = 172 in Taiwan)

Took me a while to build up my long runs.

Found a marathon plan, you can take a look: http://www.wu.ece.ufl.edu/marathon training-first marathon.pdf

3 days run/week plan, might be suitable for you if you only can commit 3 days to run each week.

Basically, it focuses on intervals, tempo run, long run. Easier to get in more hard runs since you have more rest days. Eventually, it builds up to 20 miles or 32km. From there, you are more or less ready to run the marathon.

i used to run rail corridor since i live along hindhede walk... from there to the Alexandra bridge is 7km... never went further than that.... if you do run on wednesday about 6pm onwards ping me.... i usually try to do 8 -14km...

 

[dev_stg_prd]

almost died again towards the end....