jogging and motivation thread

[Ender]

SUB 14
Not on the track. (track WR actually is slower)

Another achievement for the women, first sub 14 for 5km women. Not too long ago, the woman broke the 2:10 Full marathon.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

envious that you guys can run at such pace and distance with such low HR.
Happy 2025!

If not for your injury, else you can add more volume. More volume (with adequate recovery) equals to better fitness. Hope you find your solution to your ankle this year.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Lchlch]

Today went for a jog after rain stopped.
Feel good after swearing out.

 

[Ender]

Really admire the running culture in Japan. These are corporate runners. Wonder do they get paid extra for representing the company for such events?
Tomorrow will be the Hakone Ekiden.

 

[xllms]

If not for your injury, else you can add more volume. More volume (with adequate recovery) equals to better fitness. Hope you find your solution to your ankle this year.

adding volume is not an issue to me. if i am more disciplined and able to tahan the cold, doing 10km daily shouldn't be a problem for me nowadays. Main issue is I am having difficulties to increase speed and sustaining high HR. Probably have to lose weight, improve core muscles and more appropriate strength training.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Still in cast and sling. No more TDF 2025.

 

[hip_programs]

My first run of the year. 16.6km in 1:33, 5:38/km.

How do I fix the issue of a new nike running shoe being too narrow?
I now have a red sack of blood on the root of a toe. not bleeding though.

 

[VonDeVous]

My first run of the year. 16.6km in 1:33, 5:38/km.

How do I fix the issue of a new nike running shoe being too narrow?
I now have a red sack of blood on the root of a toe. not bleeding though.

like that ? i also have this kind of blood sack once awhile, only when i long run. so its either blister pop or red sack for me. nothing much i do about it

 

[Kuudere]

2XU price is Expensive almost same as SCMS

Yes, but a couple of run clubs do build up training for 2XU. I know one run club is planning to start 2XU training on next weekend with a long run.

2XU, Garmin Run, SCMS were the popular runs last year.

SUB 14
Not on the track. (track WR actually is slower)

She is unbeatable, GOAT to be for 5/10k. Can easily run track WR now.

Really admire the running culture in Japan. These are corporate runners. Wonder do they get paid extra for representing the company for such events?
Tomorrow will be the Hakone Ekiden.

They are definitely paid, the companies will give them time to train to represent Ekiden.

Got extra benefits like training facilities, medical coverage, housing.

If the runner does well in Ekiden, it promotes the company brand. It's a win-win for the company.

adding volume is not an issue to me. if i am more disciplined and able to tahan the cold, doing 10km daily shouldn't be a problem for me nowadays. Main issue is I am having difficulties to increase speed and sustaining high HR. Probably have to lose weight, improve core muscles and more appropriate strength training.

https://sarahcanney.com/blog/2019/04/22/30-minute-strength-workout-runners

Can try these workouts: pick any of the three from leg, core and upper body. 1 min each x 3 different workouts x 3 sets (~27 minutes)

What I usually do:

leg: lunges, leg raise, stationary bike (home, can use gym ones or do squats)
core: situps, planks, bridges
upper body: push ups, dumbbell bicep curl, shoulder raise dumbbell

My first run of the year. 16.6km in 1:33, 5:38/km.

How do I fix the issue of a new nike running shoe being too narrow?
I now have a red sack of blood on the root of a toe. not bleeding though.

I find nike shoes to be narrow for me, so I went with ASICS ones. Maybe it fits your legs better since it's wider?

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

Anti climax finish for world record. LOL.

 

[Ender]

Hakone Ekiden, Live stream, but need VPN to Japan to watch.
https://tver.jp/live/special/leqwwd8oq0

 

[WussRedXLi]

Anti climax finish for world record. LOL.

Coz it's a very slight (nett) downhill course. So not eligible for the record books.
But finish is rather stupid to have officials running around on the route blocking.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[sph777]

Warmup 20 min (drills and jog)

Drills: a-skip, a-pops, high knees, single leg hk, drill bleeds

Intervals:

8 sets x 400
75,60,45,30,75,60,45,30s rest

8 sets x200 (60s rest)

8 sets x 400m
75,60,45,30,75,60,45,30s rest

Very pleased with today’s pace

 

[xllms]

2 consecutive days failing to get out of house after waking up at 6am but felt cold within my body. All i wanted then was a warm breakfast. No runs in 2025 so far.

 

[WussRedXLi]

BTW the stats are the cameraman's
Probably just a "stride" effort and not all out. But duration is just nice around there to empty the ATP-PC system