jogging and motivation thread

[WussRedXLi]

Sota Maehara i think recently also turned full time running + coaching and of coz internets

 

[sph777]

Cycling already needs 20hrs/wk all the way up to 25-28 hrs if kee siao type.....for middle / long distance multisports.

If converted to running-speak, running all easy @ 5:00 pace, that'd be chao chao like 240km min, all the way to 336km.

Swimming being not weight bearing also can do such hours.
But then total hours see how one balances, coz recovery would be the issue.
Also why multisports they do all those crygo to ice baths to physio sessions and massages.

Hobby kias gun max standard duathlon 5k-32k-5k can liao. Least amt of risk, coz swim leg is often where folks die. (stats)

I mentioned previously I signed up for run swim run in June by trifactor. Wanted to do the 5.25km Run / 1km Swim / 10.5km Run but accidentally signed up for the 10.5 km run, 1.5km swim and 10.5km run

Plus going holiday in april to may so think my stamina will be jia lat but will try haha

 

[Kuudere]

If I am not wrong, @Kuudere mentioned before that Aaron is currently doing full time training

I seen him in a cafeteria at my workplace focused on his laptop recently, so I can say with certainty his job offers him a lot of flexibility to work wherever he wants.

But given the long work hours for most folks, I do say weekends are the only realistic way to do doubles.

Having a threadmill at home helps since don’t need to travel out to run and deal with traffic light.

Having a domestic helper or parents that can cook helps also, since don’t need to worry about meals.

Being single or having a runner partner, helps a lot. Easier to plan schedule around running.

It’s probably possible to average 100-110km/week? That’s assuming most of the runs are done fairly quick (<5.00 min/km).

 

[Ender]

i am thinking of taking creatine to help with my recovery since the strength training has kind of hamper my run training. has creatine helped you guys so far?

For me is significant. LT1 pace improved during SCSM peak phase from 5:55 to 5:35. But need to combo with higher than usual training load. If the your current training load is manageable, I think won't see much improvement. For context, I have plateau for so many years despite trying various training plans.
Anyway now dropped back to 5:55 min/km since I had been in maintenance mode despite still taking creatine daily. So to me it's increase training load that improve my performance, but it's Creatine that allows me take on the increase training via faster recovery. I hope I am making sense here.

So if you are still improving with your current regime, it's hard to tell if Creatine is the one helping.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Lelong on iherb, got 2 whey. 1 choc and then another unflavoured. Unflavoured one slightly more value, 69 servings for $77 while choc is 63 servings for $80.
39% off.
EVLution is only 56 servings for $57 after discount. All are 24-25g protein per serving.

Currently all other brands' whey are bloody expensive, even after 20-25% discount. Up price liao.
Only this Lake Ave Nutrition got huge 39-40% lelong.

iTested, so quality is there.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[bbbbbw]

it has been 6 weeks since i bought my bicycle. since then never jog anymore lol. enjoyed cycling and now considering buying a road bike

 

[WussRedXLi]

it has been 6 weeks since i bought my bicycle. since then never jog anymore lol. enjoyed cycling and now considering buying a road bike

Can try 80% cycling and 20% jogging, but jogging is for speedwork. Then you run, just do the 3k 5k distances.
Running helps cycling performance, and also increases bone mineral density, which is good if buang (no fractures).
Take stuff like Vit D3 (daily 2-5k IU), magnesium (glycinate). Whey protein quite essential IMO since cycling rather strength based as well, or at least your dietary intake must take note.

 

[rarenick]

it has been 6 weeks since i bought my bicycle. since then never jog anymore lol. enjoyed cycling and now considering buying a road bike

If u buy road bike, u tend to ride with group and then u will buy more and more expensive models. If u can't keep pace with the group, exit and join a slower group. Don't over exert and cause any accident.

For my case, I cycle slightly more than 3 decades. As I age I try to switch from cycling to running.

 

[rarenick]

Can try 80% cycling and 20% jogging, but jogging is for speedwork. Then you run, just do the 3k 5k distances.
Running helps cycling performance, and also increases bone mineral density, which is good if buang (no fractures).
Take stuff like Vit D3 (daily 2-5k IU), magnesium (glycinate). Whey protein quite essential IMO since cycling rather strength based as well, or at least your dietary intake must take note.

Best is do running, cycling and upper body strength training; add swimming also good. I see so many cyclists neglecting their upper body. Many of them lost muscles when over trained in cycling. Hopefully they don't lose bone mass as well.

 

[Mattitude]

Best is do running, cycling and upper body strength training; add swimming also good. I see so many cyclists neglecting their upper body. Many of them lost muscles when over trained in cycling. Hopefully they don't lose bone mass as well.

I dont train my upper body too, just do running nia! Really need to change my training regime for this year le! Getting a little sianz of running too! Haha.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Best is do running, cycling and upper body strength training; add swimming also good. I see so many cyclists neglecting their upper body. Many of them lost muscles when over trained in cycling. Hopefully they don't lose bone mass as well.

That is why i train/cheong standard distance duathlons. Usually folks more interested in HM or FM. Cycling long time means the bones are basically same as normal non-exercising people. However non-exercising people dont face the same risks, be it on road or on pavement/PCN.
If done long term + old age, the risks really sky high seriously speaking.

But if got do running + upper body strength training, the bones sure stronger. Need the impact to challenge the bones. Actually, runners also at risk for upper body, just not so for lower body. heh
And the supplementation for Mg, D3 is very important. (whey protein got decent calcium already)
Already on Mg and D3 since 2020 when covid started that time. And the occasional boron which is a co-factor for Mg (a trace mineral, supposed to help teeth/bones).
Oh yeah i occasionally hoot zinc too, one side benefit is it helps bones to a certain degree as well though not as a main factor.

Technically, the several times and way i buanged before i should have kena fracture liao. Plus middle aged (55). though i am a guy not lady, who are lagi more at risk. Just hope that i dont kena anything that is more serious than what my bones can handle.


Actually latest incident,. my left elbow now still pretty painful, the elbow ball joint that sharp part jitao hit the pavement, force enough to split open some tissues quite deeply. But no hairline fracture i think.......not that kind of hairline fractured pain. More like bruised pain. Already 5 days still pain due to the bruising and tissue trauma.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Cycling and Osteoporosis: How to Improve Your Bone Density​

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/why-cycling-is-bad-for-bone-density-and-how-you-can-improve-it/

How Cyclists Can Avoid Low Bone Density​

The link between serious cycling and poor bone health is well established, but researchers are still debating what to do about it
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/cyclists-low-bone-density/

 

[rarenick]

That is why i train/cheong standard distance duathlons. Usually folks more interested in HM or FM. Cycling long time means the bones are basically same as normal non-exercising people. However non-exercising people dont face the same risks, be it on road or on pavement/PCN.
If done long term + old age, the risks really sky high seriously speaking.
But if got do running + upper body strength training, the bones sure stronger. Need the impact to challenge the bones. Actually, runners also at risk for upper body, just not so for lower body. heh
And the supplementation for Mg, D3 is very important. (whey protein got decent calcium already)
Already on Mg and D3 since 2020 when covid started that time. And the occasional boron which is a co-factor for Mg (a trace mineral, supposed to help teeth/bones).
Oh yeah i occasionally hoot zinc too, one side benefit is it helps bones to a certain degree as well though not as a main factor.
Technically, the several times and way i buanged before i should have kena fracture liao. Plus middle aged (55). though i am a guy not lady, who are lagi more at risk. Just hope that i dont kena anything that is more serious than what my bones can handle.
Actually latest incident,. my left elbow now still pretty painful, the elbow ball joint that sharp part jitao hit the pavement, force enough to split open some tissues quite deeply. But no hairline fracture i think.......not that kind of hairline fractured pain. More like bruised pain. Already 5 days still pain due to the bruising and tissue trauma.

Can the accidents be avoided? Defensive riding, cycle alone, avoid certain roads, cycle slower, better/wider tyres, do bulk of your training esp zone 2 indoor?

 

[WussRedXLi]

Can the accidents be avoided? Defensive riding, cycle alone, avoid certain roads, cycle slower, better/wider tyres, do bulk of your training esp zone 2 indoor?

Post analysis is cannot really be avoided, only reduced to a certain extent. Only true helpful and effective avoidance is indoors but i wont do that. Like running indoors too.

 

[rarenick]

Lelong on iherb, got 2 whey. 1 choc and then another unflavoured. Unflavoured one slightly more value, 69 servings for $77 while choc is 63 servings for $80.
39% off.
EVLution is only 56 servings for $57 after discount. All are 24-25g protein per serving.
Currently all other brands' whey are bloody expensive, even after 20-25% discount. Up price liao.
Only this Lake Ave Nutrition got huge 39-40% lelong.
iTested, so quality is there.

The creatine will cake up or not?

I don't know what protein type to buy. That time I bought the muscletech nitro-tech from gnc the cholesterol is damn high.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Wah incoming sumatra sqall, now chop chop go out shd be able to return by 0715, think that is when it will hit my area

 

[WussRedXLi]

The creatine will cake up or not?

I don't know what protein type to buy.

Yes will cake up due to moisture, but ok lah.....just pop into mouth and break it up with a sip of water. I dry scoop, easier to take this way.

Protein just get the cheaper ones. Main thing is the taste if you sensitive in the taste.

That time I bought the muscletech nitro-tech from gnc the cholesterol is damn high.

What you mean by this?