jogging and motivation thread

[buffybuffy]

Okay lah at least u go for the run

I’m still using the old school IPPT table to assess myself. 2.4km I must hit 12:21 to get 5 points.

 

[sales69]

1st HM in the calendar year, so many would wanna join to clock their PBs.

That aside, my splits are as follows:

The past 5 months I did mostly 10Ks, 3x a week, and only did 2 14Ks in Apr, so it shows. More importantly, I started feeling really dull around the 15K mark and finally took water from station but didn't feel better, so I knew it wasn't a hydration issue.

I only proceeded to take gel at 17K, took water again at 18K (holy crap, having gel stuck in my throat for a kilometer felt like hell), then felt like I could bounce back properly. The effect was almost instant, the dullness kinda faded away. Once again, this shows in the splits.

I already took a bowl of cereal with banana at 2am and thought that should keep me sufficiently fueled, but obviously it wasn't so. I really can't eat that much at such a weird timing, so need some input on how I could fuel up better. I would preferably want to get fueling done before whole HM, so what, I gotta do something like another breakfast bar about half hour before a HM? Still don't quite like the feeling of having to take a gel mid-run.

I think for the next HM, if I could solve this fueling issue, then would stand a chance to to bring timing below 2hr.

Try refuelling around 10k mark. Gel, banana, chocolates, etc.

Last time i was also gong gong when training 21k. Muscles no problem, not giving way after run. Cardio fine, not bursting. But feel dull like you said.

Once refuel with gel or even a sugar drink, can run mostly normal again.

Nowadays I only run 10k. Will still refuel after run before proceeding to pull-bar bar workouts.

Otherwise will get the dull and loss of concentration feeling.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Yeah 2.4k passing mark was 12:20, then 12:30, then 12:40 when closer to 35 then.

Today if i run and push up solid / full marks, i sit up only need 14 only, pass liao. Plus 3 stations only.

 

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[sph777]

Job well done!

Mine is your timing plus 10-15 more mins, because i slowpoke + didn't do compensation.

Only consolation is that i finished true to Pen B estimation lol.

Will discuss more later, now i wait for washing machine to complete its job before i hang the clothes up and catch up with sleep...

Well done to you too!

 

[sph777]

Finished with 2:39:00, 9 minutes off target, but happy to have finished the half marathon. I walked abit and started doing run-walk after halfway mark as my HR was near maximum (201).. I couldn't sustain it for long.

Didn't expect the race to be so crowded. A lot of people blocking in the center and using handphone which was abit disappointing... but guess that is a given since I am running so slow lol

Regarding the distance, it was more accurate on my end. I crossed the finishing line with 22.2km. I guess that's from all of the weaving in and out when overtaking people

Must always choose faster pen to avoid crowds haha. Well done nonetheless

 

[HirotoXeno]

i always go for this type of timing for 5km run. comfortable range

5km run can push more.

 

[HirotoXeno]

2xu is so poorly organised. Roads are narrow. Water stations are badly manned. Many runners forego water coz the staffs are unable to top up on time.

Why no bring more gel?

 

[buffybuffy]

Forcing myself to the max

 

[endo5x5]

Try refuelling around 10k mark. Gel, banana, chocolates, etc.

Last time i was also gong gong when training 21k. Muscles no problem, not giving way after run. Cardio fine, not bursting. But feel dull like you said.

Once refuel with gel or even a sugar drink, can run mostly normal again.

Nowadays I only run 10k. Will still refuel after run before proceeding to pull-bar bar workouts.

Otherwise will get the dull and loss of concentration feeling.

ya I can consider re-fueling at around 10-12k mark to pre-empt the wall. Just gel, I don't wanna carry too much food on me during a run lol.

sugary isotonic also can, but will cause thirst. Would prefer a gel + water.

one more thing.... I usually take coffee in morns, otherwise would feel drowsy (normal day basis). So in the end i'm not sure if the mid-race dullness was solved by sugar or caffeine (or both) from my gel lol~

I will try to push higher distances every weekend until eco run HM.

 

[sales69]

ya I can consider re-fueling at around 10-12k mark to pre-empt the wall. Just gel, I don't wanna carry too much food on me during a run lol.

sugary isotonic also can, but will cause thirst. Would prefer a gel + water.

one more thing.... I usually take coffee in morns, otherwise would feel drowsy (normal day basis). So in the end i'm not sure if the mid-race dullness was solved by sugar or caffeine (or both) from my gel lol~

I will try to push higher distances every weekend until eco run HM.

Good luck with your optimising and training.

 

[basic___]

RIP

 

[kaixax555]

RIP

RIP to the runner

 

[ctstalin]

RIP

Wtf I remembered reading on reddit someone who did medic duty in 2XU runs that there will always be casualties. Looks like the curse is carrying on

 

[WussRedXLi]

Old bird pro PCN / road runner spotted.
I know got 2 regular runners on Geylang PCN always have lights on.

Though in this instance with closed roads and no cyclists, i dont know got what use, but still.......

 

[winningeleven]

1st HM in the calendar year, so many would wanna join to clock their PBs.

That aside, my splits are as follows:

The past 5 months I did mostly 10Ks, 3x a week, and only did 2 14Ks in Apr, so it shows. More importantly, I started feeling really dull around the 15K mark and finally took water from station but didn't feel better, so I knew it wasn't a hydration issue.

I only proceeded to take gel at 17K, took water again at 18K (holy crap, having gel stuck in my throat for a kilometer felt like hell), then felt like I could bounce back properly. The effect was almost instant, the dullness kinda faded away. Once again, this shows in the splits.

I already took a bowl of cereal with banana at 2am and thought that should keep me sufficiently fueled, but obviously it wasn't so. I really can't eat that much at such a weird timing, so need some input on how I could fuel up better. I would preferably want to get fueling done before whole HM, so what, I gotta do something like another breakfast bar about half hour before a HM? Still don't quite like the feeling of having to take a gel mid-run.

I think for the next HM, if I could solve this fueling issue, then would stand a chance to to bring timing below 2hr.

I did a lot self running sub 2 half marathon without drink and gel in Singapore. I I just make sure I drank a lot after my 1.5km warm up run..of coz also need to eat enough on that day.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

ya I can consider re-fueling at around 10-12k mark to pre-empt the wall. Just gel, I don't wanna carry too much food on me during a run lol.

sugary isotonic also can, but will cause thirst. Would prefer a gel + water.

one more thing.... I usually take coffee in morns, otherwise would feel drowsy (normal day basis). So in the end i'm not sure if the mid-race dullness was solved by sugar or caffeine (or both) from my gel lol~

I will try to push higher distances every weekend until eco run HM.

Going for eco run too.

 

[kaixax555]

OK this is my splits, wanted to go negative but end up positive. Missed original target by 4 min 40s and my ideal target by a further 5 mins.

I have been running almost everyday since August 2024, though I had a two week trip to Japan and caught flu there, which took a hit on my fitness.

I train using DSW on my Garmin watch to give me something that might work. I run pretty much everyday, mostly base runs with Saturday long run and speed training scattered in 2-3x a week.

Had a good sleep on Friday and almost no sleep on Saturday. Didn't fuel too well probably. Also didn't prepare gels since I normally do 2h long runs without them. Not a good idea, I can see a huge loss in speed 2/3 into the race, my legs feel like they ran out of available energy since I have no fuelling. Tried to drink more pocari sweat and it did help a bit.

For future runs, I would like to work on fuelling on long runs and hope that it helps to better sustain pace. Probably will go for Lazada Run as a second benchmark then StanChart full marathon

 

[jiagong]

I sweat a lot and had water every 2 km during my training long runs. Hydration wasn't sufficient for sure. I felt the hydration points were far and between and were not sufficiently manned. Runners were waiting for 1-2 mins to get just 1 small cup of water. I also had to ask for a refill, thankfully the staff were not stingy and provided more. I should've brought my own bottle of water though.

The area near water points were also abit dangerous because water was spilled everywhere and cups were thrown on the ground. I think they could've provided more bins, up to 50m after the water point. I don't know how they are going to sweep up all the cups and gel packets because I saw a lot of littering .