jogging and motivation thread

[sales69]

Really arse those behind.

As if their PBs can beat the Africans. End up is ownself song only.

The organizers also...

 

[sph777]

Yeah 166 too high at start already haha. You saw chio bu is it? Why your HR spike so high? Haha

You can try negative split next time I guess. More sustainable

No idea leh. nervous/ scared dnf again haha

 

[sales69]

Decathon's new range of Kiprun shoes worth checking out.
Tried their new range in store yesterday.. reallly like kiprun kipride max's feel, cushioned and smooth ride. But did not buy on the spot cos the padding is abit excessive. confirm sweat sponge and pond on longer runs for me.
But for new runners doing 30-40mins daily runs.. worth checking out.

Thanks for sharing! Do you feel the midsole is soft and bouncy?

Found this review.

https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2026/02/kipride-kiprun-max-magic-blend-midsole.html?m=1

Reddit discussion say the Tempo model is good too. Outer appearance does look good!

 

[WussRedXLi]

Really arse those behind.

As if their PBs can beat the Africans. End up is ownself song only.

The organizers also...

Bo bian, i think common issue at most races even with seeding, just a matter of severity.

That's also prob the main reason why Jakob Ingebrigsten starts with jogging paces in majority of his races. It's not being cocky.

 

[GlassDoor]

Thanks for sharing! Do you feel the midsole is soft and bouncy?

Found this review.

https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2026/02/kipride-kiprun-max-magic-blend-midsole.html?m=1

Reddit discussion say the Tempo model is good too. Outer appearance does look good!

from the limited testing (citysquare decathlon is quite long, so good place to get a feel of the shoe)
it's moderately soft and moderately bouncy. But its a daily trainer so the foam is tuned as such. Heavier runners should stand to gain more from the shoe. Go try it out. Tempo and other new models also available to try.

 

[sales69]

from the limited testing (citysquare decathlon is quite long, so good place to get a feel of the shoe)
it's moderately soft and moderately bouncy. But its a daily trainer so the foam is tuned as such. Heavier runners should stand to gain more from the shoe. Go try it out. Tempo and other new models also available to try.

Okay thanks will go take a look see when free.

 

[Tudo88]

No idea leh. nervous/ scared dnf again haha

Got to overcome your phobia haha.

But running a marathon is no easy feat also.

 

[Kuudere]

Actually my end goal not just sub 90 haha. Looking to hit sub 88 this year. Must dare to dream in order to hit it.

Good luck, if you feel confident, then can work towards it. For me personally, I tend to be more cautious with injuries and pushing hard.

Actually for me just realised that whenever I have goals leading up to races, I end up cramping or not achieving anything. My sub 20 5km, pbs for half and 10km last year was when I went into the races thinking I will just do my best without having a goal in mind.

I have those experiences mostly for personal time trials. I was doing a workout and felt good 1km in and then convert that into a time trial by running additional 4km to run sub 19.

For races, my mindset changes more towards competition and being ahead of other runners. The pace serves as a guide but I much rather run to compete. I usually go for negative split running style. Works better for me if I run long distances. And burst, cruise, burst if the distance is shorter.

But do you feel pressured or stressed when you want to hit your goal timing?

I only get excited haha. But anyway your training will dictate the results. Got to train at your goal pace and see how your body feels. For me, I know sub 90 is way off now since my HR is spiking whenever I run at 4.15 so I know that’s not sustainable for HM for now.

I think different people view goals differently.

I prefer more conservative goals, dependent on my pre-season runs. Doesn't have to be all-out, just hard enough to get an idea of how fast I can run. Then train according to that. Also, my goal is for the next race, rather than for the full year ahead. I am aiming to run 3:30 marathon in gold coast since I have ran HM at that pace without gels and no carbon plate shoes in Sg. Also, gives me less pressure, since I can run behind pacer.

 

[Tudo88]

Good luck, if you feel confident, then can work towards it. For me personally, I tend to be more cautious with injuries and pushing hard.

I have those experiences mostly for personal time trials. I was doing a workout and felt good 1km in and then convert that into a time trial by running additional 4km to run sub 19.

For races, my mindset changes more towards competition and being ahead of other runners. The pace serves as a guide but I much rather run to compete. I usually go for negative split running style. Works better for me if I run long distances. And burst, cruise, burst if the distance is shorter.


I think different people view goals differently.

I prefer more conservative goals, dependent on my pre-season runs. Doesn't have to be all-out, just hard enough to get an idea of how fast I can run. Then train according to that. Also, my goal is for the next race, rather than for the full year ahead. I am aiming to run 3:30 marathon in gold coast since I have ran HM at that pace without gels and no carbon plate shoes in Sg. Also, gives me less pressure, since I can run behind pacer.

Not confident but just staying positive haha. Running is a sport which I think you will be rewarded(Hitting your target) if you put in the work. If end of the day, I didn’t hit my target, I just got to work harder. That’s just my personal opinion.

 

[bbbbbw]

Me signed up to learn bike. Today orientation

 

[WussRedXLi]

Nick Bester

2:25

 

[WussRedXLi]

Me signed up to learn bike. Today orientation

Good luck....... Can one, not difficult.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Detraining.

PB of 13 to 1 in a year.

So really, again, those covid stories are pretty valid. And of coz, the NSmen stories.

If i stopped for 1 year, possibly next year i cant even do a 30 min 5k. Esp with age.

 

[WussRedXLi]

BTW, personal experience also + what the fella said in the video, stop if you start to feel lightheaded / dizzy.
You will know that feeling one lah......

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Depends on your goals, I wouldn’t go all out if injured unless you don’t have many upcoming races lined up. Or you really have no choice but to race competitively for income (pro runner). Otherwise, much rather take things easy, if not injury doesn’t recover and keep relapsing.

Did my lactate threshold run yesterday, will be aiming for 4.05 min/km 8km tune up and 4.08 min/km 10k tune up race. Seems like a realistic goal later on.

A slight forward lean is the right way to run. But as people run longer, their running form dips over time. It’s important to condition yourself to stick to the forward lean running form as you get more tired. I have this issue as I run further, but I just remind myself no matter how tired I am, I need to adjust my form to forward lean. Takes a lot of runs to get used to it.

so based on your understanding, it's just the forward lean that help her propel from 6km to 4.15km pace?

How to apply this in practice:
• Don’t reach forward with the foot
• Let the foot drop closer to where your body is, not out in front
• Think about sending force into the ground, not pushing back <- means what ah?
• Keep the rhythm the same — let speed come from contact quality, not faster steps
• Stay tall through the torso; the angle should emerge naturally from motion

 

[Ender]

When I said HM is my sweet spot, this picture says it all. The end point, we look different. LOL

 

[Ender]

Not confident but just staying positive haha. Running is a sport which I think you will be rewarded(Hitting your target) if you put in the work. If end of the day, I didn’t hit my target, I just got to work harder. That’s just my personal opinion.

If didn't hit target, it back to the drawing board to identify problems and tweaks training program or try out new things. It is actively changing. Have been thru many phases. MAF, 80/20, various periodized training plan.

 

[WussRedXLi]

@GlassDoor
Sota confirm can do 15km @ 3:25 Or 51 mins

 

[WussRedXLi]

Moderation in your eating is key bros.

Also moderation in her PEDs.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Ft strengthlevel.com

For context, a NSF needs to do 37 (strict) reps of pull ups for Elite.