jogging and motivation thread

[WussRedXLi]

How Wuss bro train until so fast? I always follow Wuss wash Aircon thread and now can DIY already. but this run prowess I cannot lol

I just stuck with training and training, probably overtrained a little and then pulled back, then see which schedule works best for me. Actually i never stopped (cario) since i started in 2020 covid.....just a matter of racewalking / running and now cycling + running. And played with between morning and night sessions and see which one i can sustain longer.....coz obviously night sessions i can do longer (good for Z1/Z2), but issue is it would not be good between Mar - Nov months where it would be rather warm even at 7.30pm.

Actually i did not really reach my target of TT 2.4 last time passing mark of 12.30 min done via racewalking or sustain 5.11 min/km pace for 12.5 mins / 2.4K

I feel that cycling and racewalking gets me fewer injuries, in fact basically none. Just a wee bit of niggles here and there sometimes when i overdo a little but that's about it.

One more thing, i could not do really long runs / LSDs, but eventually i could do it via cycling. Maybe that helped a little to squeeze ta little bit out more, without going into very specific 5K or 10K training (specificity). And also, cycling let me access the hills, and also brought me to extra places to run, so the added bit of motivation is there. Added variety etc.

I dont know about running, but i feel for cycling, the strength training and back / core really helps.....the improvement is unmistakable. The past 3 months i really was into core and back and upper body strength training. Esp since i am not doing road cycling, so quite fair bit of twisty bits sometimes....esp for a foldie + small wheels / shorter wheelbase which is more maneuverable / twitchy comparatively.

 

[ktyandkyc]

I just stuck with training and training, probably overtrained a little and then pulled back, then see which schedule works best for me. Actually i never stopped (cario) since i started in 2020 covid.....just a matter of racewalking / running and now cycling + running. And played with between morning and night sessions and see which one i can sustain longer.....coz obviously night sessions i can do longer (good for Z1/Z2), but issue is it would not be good between Mar - Nov months where it would be rather warm even at 7.30pm.

Actually i did not really reach my target of TT 2.4 last time passing mark of 12.30 min done via racewalking or sustain 5.11 min/km pace for 12.5 mins / 2.4K

I feel that cycling and racewalking gets me fewer injuries, in fact basically none. Just a wee bit of niggles here and there sometimes when i overdo a little but that's about it.

One more thing, i could not do really long runs / LSDs, but eventually i could do it via cycling. Maybe that helped a little to squeeze ta little bit out more, without going into very specific 5K or 10K training (specificity). And also, cycling let me access the hills, and also brought me to extra places to run, so the added bit of motivation is there. Added variety etc.

I dont know about running, but i feel for cycling, the strength training and back / core really helps.....the improvement is unmistakable. The past 3 months i really was into core and back and upper body strength training. Esp since i am not doing road cycling, so quite fair bit of twisty bits sometimes....esp for a foldie + small wheels / shorter wheelbase which is more maneuverable / twitchy comparatively.

Wah 11min 3km... I target 15 mins 3 km v happy already lolol

 

[The_Davis]

WR for 400m is 43.03 seconds or 33.49kmh avg
WR for 1000m is 2.11 / 131 seconds

1km I do 5min wanna die Liao… 2:11?

 

[The_Davis]

Wah 11min 3km... I target 15 mins 3 km v happy already lolol

18mins/3km consistently for me I happy Liao now I going for this pace and increase distance till 5km/30mins

 

[sph777]

I am upset. I did not manage to finish my HCM marathon today.

I accidentally followed the HM route at the halfway point. I was supposed to go straight at one point but I u turned instead. THERE WAS NO ROUTE MARKER at all throughout the entire race, how can you organize a race without route marking is mind boggling. And after the first 10 km through the scenic city the route went to the outskirts of city and it was literally pitch dark with the only lights coming from phones flashlight and passing motorcycles. This was the worst organized marathon I had participated in, not going to do it anymore in the future.

Sounds damn bad. Hopefully with more feedback, organisers can improve next year. But definitely, try other races elsewhere until they improve

 

[sph777]

Got it, with more experience to pace properly.

Actually 3 days ago i ran another time but that one not so good run. Just now was proper cooling. (24 deg C)

The good thing for 2.4 or 3k is that for regular runners, it can be time trialled somewhat frequently and you will recover fast. Think Soh Rui Yong mentioned this before as well.

Damn fast as always. Good job

 

[WussRedXLi]

1km I do 5min wanna die Liao… 2:11?

Yep 2.11 pace. The 400m distance is well under 2.00

 

[WussRedXLi]

Damn fast as always. Good job

Actually tbh, since Oct last year till now, the improvements have been rather small incrementals. More like, running more time trials so have more experience and also more tries, hence more chances of getting a "PB".
I believe a significant chunk of things is due to luck for us amateurs, the more we try the more chances we can hit PB....just run on a good run day and tada, PB liao. If you get what i mean.....

Past year (actually more like only since last year June when signed up for AHM), i think i have already tried TT various distances well over a dozen times.

 

[Ender]

Anyone keen? LAst year was Salomon Forest Force Series. Don't know if it the same. Looks like 32km and 50 km are for the UTMB hopeful to score some points.


https://kingtrailevents.com/buff-forest-force-run-series/

FEE STRUCTURE​

Early Bird Period:
12km: 12/1/24 to 3/3/24
22km: 12/1/24 to 14/4/24
32km: TBD
50km: TBD
Normal Fee Period:
12km: 4/3/24 to 29/6/24
22km: 15/4/24 to 3/8/24
32km: TBD
50km: TBD

12KM​

Early Bird - $58
Normal - $65​

22KM​

Early Bird - $65
Normal - $72​

32KM​

Early Bird - $72
Normal - $85​

50KM​

Early Bird - $82
Normal - $92​

Register Now

 

[LWZ]

if you racewalk a 12:30 during IPPT 2.4km, all the struggling BBFAs will be thinking they are being mocked.

 

[sph777]

Anyone keen? LAst year was Salomon Forest Force Series. Don't know if it the same. Looks like 32km and 50 km are for the UTMB hopeful to score some points.


https://kingtrailevents.com/buff-forest-force-run-series/

FEE STRUCTURE​

Early Bird Period:
12km: 12/1/24 to 3/3/24
22km: 12/1/24 to 14/4/24
32km: TBD
50km: TBD
Normal Fee Period:
12km: 4/3/24 to 29/6/24
22km: 15/4/24 to 3/8/24
32km: TBD
50km: TBD

12KM​

Early Bird - $58​

Normal - $65​

22KM​

Early Bird - $65​

Normal - $72​

32KM​

Early Bird - $72​

Normal - $85​

50KM​

Early Bird - $82​

Normal - $92​

Register Now

Not into trail running haha

 

[sph777]

if you racewalk a 12:30 during IPPT 2.4km, all the struggling BBFAs will be thinking they are being mocked.

Plus Mr Wuss is so much older than them.

 

[Mecisteus]

Today 11am was a good weather to run at ECP.

How I wish SG climate is like this everyday.

 

[WussRedXLi]

if you racewalk a 12:30 during IPPT 2.4km, all the struggling BBFAs will be thinking they are being mocked.

I did try at my local place and after that MBS last year, actually for local fraternity, recreational running at 5.11 is not a slow pace but it isn't fast neither. I also did between 4.30 to 5.11 pace (intervals by racewalking). Is pretty normal same as any normal run, vast majority would just do their own thing, which is good. We should only try to best your own standard, not compare with others, all are on our own journeys. Sometimes can play a bit and try to follow some others to have some fun, but never into any serious ego type racing.

5.11 Is actually a pretty fast pace for amateur racewalking, since professional women does around 4.30 for their 35km races. The energy expenditure (and also HR) is higher than running at the same 5.11 pace.
The converse wld be true for cycling, the energy expenditure (and also HR) would be lower than running at same pace. Brisk walking i think probably very similar to race walking, just somewhat different style/gait/whatever.

So yeah, i guess those who are fit, can try to approximate those who are unfit/untrained running 2.4 and how they are feeling by trying to walk 2.4k distance and trying to "pass". It's actually quite interesting...... those who are walkers here can try too (maybe 6 min pace, see how long you can last etc)

 

[WussRedXLi]

Plus Mr Wuss is so much older than them.

I think ultimately is can be done, age is mostly a number i guess.....but i also know it is an uphill battle make no mistake.
Maybe that is why im still not even aiming for 21.1km even. (it's prob the equivalent of like 50-55km on my foldie bike.......i have done such distances for cycling quite a number of times but i never go for timing or anything performance related or tempo let alone LT1 regions coz for sure need quite specific fuelling etc or else might 出事)

The only good thing is that career/family no need cheong liao.....settled. So got more time to dabble in this hobby/lifestyle i guess ba.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

Tonight warm sia.. looks like cooling morning/evening runs has ended.

Shoes got soaked from sweat again.

 

[The_Davis]

Yep 2.11 pace. The 400m distance is well under 2.00

Today I maintained 6mins/km for 3.8km!

lol finally recover to 85% pre covid

but todays route is mostly downslope

will go for some upslope to train up further

 

[LWZ]

Tonight warm sia.. looks like cooling morning/evening runs has ended.

Shoes got soaked from sweat again.

How often do u wash em ?