jogging and motivation thread

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Dont quote me for accuracy, but came across this video which shd be interesting.

Evidence for supplements that can boost recovery is only for Creatine, Tart Cherry juice and Magnesium (and only those high bioavailable variants, best is glycinate).

 

[WussRedXLi]

Hmm.......maybe will get and use this in my next purchase.
Quite cost effective

https://sg.iherb.com/pr/nutricost-t...ampaignid=671108619&gad_source=1&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[GlassDoor]

good video for understanding why you like certain shoes and how to choose.
for example I tend to like firm/resilient feel with fast response. Cos my normal cadence is about 196 with a ground contact time of about 230ms for easy run effort.

 

[sph777]

Anyone has good running socks to recommend, my usual brand last time no issue. Recently due to the humidity, ponding more frequently. Thinking of trying something new

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Hmm.......maybe will get and use this in my next purchase.
Quite cost effective

https://sg.iherb.com/pr/nutricost-t...ampaignid=671108619&gad_source=1&gclsrc=aw.ds

u eat for simi ah? why choose this brand?

 

[GlassDoor]

Anyone has good running socks to recommend, my usual brand last time no issue. Recently due to the humidity, ponding more frequently. Thinking of trying something new

Decathlon Kiprun RUN900 series.. often on sales..

 

[dev_stg_prd]

 

[winningeleven]

Anyone has good running socks to recommend, my usual brand last time no issue. Recently due to the humidity, ponding more frequently. Thinking of trying something new

I used Uniqlo sport sock. Cheap cheap 3 for $15 ...(Do note it won't last )

I dislike those thick cushioning running sock ..

 

[WussRedXLi]

Change the language to EN

Quite strong. 70kg bulgarian split squats, 6 reps.

 

[WussRedXLi]

u eat for simi ah? why choose this brand?

Nothing in particular, just the cheapest around, plus claim to be 3rd party tested.

It's for post session recovery....to control inflammation. Esp useful for middle aged folks...or maybe put it this way, it probably isnt necessary for younger folks except when they are really racing hard on a pretty packed calendar, which i think none of us here are doing.
However, do note to take during hard days, say esp when you are trying to peak for something.
Or maybe you are also doing calisthenics / some sort of quite solid strength training phase and you are doing pretty high intensity workouts, esp if you are the type who push until you can feel it the next day.

As we all know, we can train all we want....so-called consistent and motivated individuals on structured plans and maybe some are coached, yada yada.
But if you under-recover, you would just have blunted adaptation.
Then in the first place you might as well not train so many hours simply coz the results would have been the same....just time wastage if you cannot recover much from things.

However, if one is just trying to build an aerobic base and maybe just 1 tempo sub-treshold session every week, the inflammation isn't high to begin with, so really there is no need to take this.

I think also have to look at the overall pic. If you are already getting good duration + good quality sleep, and you are eating good food good macros good micronutrients, then this might not be needed.


AI :

Yes, it is highly beneficial to consume tart cherry juice during training days. However, timing is key. [1]
Because of its high concentration of anthocyanins and antioxidants, it is best used strategically rather than continuously: [1, 2]

• When to drink it: Consume it around hard workouts, competition days, or periods of intense back-to-back training to reduce muscle soreness and accelerate recovery. It may also help modestly improve your endurance performance when taken consistently (e.g., about 1 to 2 fluid ounces or 30 ml twice a day) leading up to an event. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• When to avoid it: During heavy base-building or training adaptation phases, you should minimize use. Drinking potent anti-inflammatory juices constantly can actually "blunt" the natural, beneficial cellular adaptations (like mitochondrial growth) your muscles need to get stronger. [1, 2, 3]
• Quality check: Always opt for unsweetened varieties and look for the Montmorency tart cherry variety, which is widely studied in sports science for its high antioxidant capacity. [1, 2]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Tart cherry juice is highly beneficial for middle-aged athletes because it naturally accelerates the recovery of muscle strength, mitigates age-related oxidative stress, and promotes deeper sleep. It acts as a powerful "precovery" tool to help masters athletes train consistently. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Middle-aged folks—often referred to as "masters athletes"—face specific physiological changes that make hard training sessions more taxing. Tart cherry juice helps counter these challenges through several targeted mechanisms: [1, 2, 3, 4]

• Accelerated Muscle Recovery: Hard training triggers inflammatory cascades and oxidative stress, which lead to mechanical weakness and decreased force production. Tart cherries are rich in anthocyanins (polyphenol antioxidants) that significantly reduce these inflammatory markers (such as IL-6 and IL-8), allowing muscles to regain their strength much faster. [1]
• Counters Aging-Related Stress: Older individuals naturally deal with higher levels of baseline oxidative stress. Consuming tart cherry juice boosts the body's antioxidant capacity, providing a protective buffer for cells against the intense oxidative damage that accompanies aging and hard exercise. [1, 2, 3]
• Improves Restorative Sleep: Tart cherries are one of the few natural food sources of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Good sleep is a vital, underrated driver of repair, growth, and hormonal balance, which can become harder to maintain as we age. [1, 2, 3, 5]

 

[Mecisteus]

have to play cos now 93kg already. Play slowly safely

I remember 2nd time injury from cycling ?

Not a good omen to me.

Just cycle on the stationary bike.

 

[VonDeVous]

Anyone has good running socks to recommend, my usual brand last time no issue. Recently due to the humidity, ponding more frequently. Thinking of trying something new

feetures are good

 

[sph777]

Decathlon Kiprun RUN900 series.. often on sales..

I used Uniqlo sport sock. Cheap cheap 3 for $15 ...(Do note it won't last )

I dislike those thick cushioning running sock ..

feetures are good

Will check these out. Currently using saucony socks which are good but recently having used them for a while, during long runs, ponding soak whole shoes haha

 

[WussRedXLi]

HR quite high for fast run, i think weather too warm already even for 3k and forced to slow down and then stop....esp coz can start feel the head throbbing abit.

After makan and shower and then just merely walking (no jogging) to office, i was still sweating and had to cool down with fan in AC and then make ice milo mohca

 

[thretiredDad]

I am thinking to switch to Garmin watch, I'm wondering if I really need to manually input my weight and body fat percentage. I'm using an iOS device, so I'm wonder that Apple Health can automatically sync to the Garmin health app?

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Change the language to EN

Quite strong. 70kg bulgarian split squats, 6 reps.

This guy quite good content. Too bad the second vid below no Eng language ch

The fella improved so much in just 3 months (2 sessions a week, can easily just do with your strength stuff)

My 2 best plyometric sessions for RUNNING FASTER (more powerful, more explosive)

 

[VonDeVous]

Will check these out. Currently using saucony socks which are good but recently having used them for a while, during long runs, ponding soak whole shoes haha

depend on diet also. im also heavy water ponding sometimes. drink beer makes me sweat alot more the next day