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[Anthro]

Went for my first trailrun Post-Covid past Saturday, did my best 5k lol
Had blister on the right foot afterwards
Buddy messages me on Sunday "you feeling froggy ?"

Ran again on Sunday, blister and all.
I am a duck now, I walk like a duck now.
Ouchies.
But have to keep pushing.
Enjoy the run mah dudes

 

[Craig_]

One of the meh runs this am

Maybe I will add @Craig_ on Strava for some motivation

I'll pm you my details, then you can add me on strava, on condition that you don't make fun of my times. I'm back to square one on my PB's.

 

[ShaunSA]

I'll pm you my details, then you can add me on strava, on condition that you don't make fun of my times. I'm back to square one on my PB's.

After my almost 18 months injury lay off pb's are something of the past

It doesn't help that my routine always gets interrupted and then it's like starting all over again a few days later

 

[Craig_]

After my almost 18 months injury lay off pb's are something of the past

It doesn't help that my routine always gets interrupted and then it's like starting all over again a few days later

This is my problem as well, and it seems to be tougher starting over than it was starting at the beginning.

 

[ShaunSA]

Don't laugh @Cray. I will add you next

 

[Cray]

Don't laugh @Cray. I will add you next

My times are horrible at the moment, might make you feel good about yourself though.

 

[Scary_Turtle]

I have been training like crazy for the 94.7 cycle race hopefully going to break the 3 hours but its going to depend on me on the day.

Unfortunately running hasn't been my focus and I'm battling to keep a 5min per km time. Lots of traing to do between now and dischem in Jan.

 

[ImpossibleAstronaut]

Hey all, running noob here. I'm currently doing about 4.5 Kms in 30 mins. Lots of walking in-between. Would love to get to the point where I can run for 30+ mins without walking.
Perhaps a marathon thereafter

Just introducing myself to the thread I've been lurking on...

 

[notayoba]

Hey all, running noob here. I'm currently doing about 4.5 Kms in 30 mins. Lots of walking in-between. Would love to get to the point where I can run for 30+ mins without walking.
Perhaps a marathon thereafter

Just introducing myself to the thread I've been lurking on...

Just keep on keeping on. Once you make that breakthrough it becomes much easier. The jump from zero to 5km is much harder than the jump from 5 to 21 or 42km.

 

[Meister-Man]

Hey all, running noob here. I'm currently doing about 4.5 Kms in 30 mins. Lots of walking in-between. Would love to get to the point where I can run for 30+ mins without walking.
Perhaps a marathon thereafter

Just introducing myself to the thread I've been lurking on...

4.5kms in 30mins..
Pffft, showoff

 

[ShaunSA]

Hey all, running noob here. I'm currently doing about 4.5 Kms in 30 mins. Lots of walking in-between. Would love to get to the point where I can run for 30+ mins without walking.
Perhaps a marathon thereafter

Just introducing myself to the thread I've been lurking on...

4.5 sub 30 and you're doing lots of walking?

Oh and welcome to the thread. Feel free to post runs and times so we can get envious

Well some of us anyways. There's a few hard core runners in here

 

[ImpossibleAstronaut]

4.5 sub 30 and you're doing lots of walking?

Oh and welcome to the thread. Feel free to post runs and times so we can get envious

Well some of us anyways. There's a few hard core runners in here

Thanks man, just had a look at the times and it seems I was exaggerating a little. Only one run was over 4.5kms (and over 30 mins ).

I'm thinking my goal should be 5kms in 30 mins. Think in that case, walking would not be an option.

 

[Scary_Turtle]

Thanks man, just had a look at the times and it seems I was exaggerating a little. Only one run was over 4.5kms (and over 30 mins ).

I'm thinking my goal should be 5kms in 30 mins. Think in that case, walking would not be an option.

I think your goal of 5km in 30mins is pretty reasonable, thats 6mins/km. Try slowing it down to 7:30mins/km, running the whole way and then do a Park Run on Saturday and give it your all (the people make it easier). You can also join some great clubs for a run Saturday/Sunday, I'm in JHB and my favorite club to run at is Run Zone but that may not suit your traveling needs.

From what I have seen once you can run a 5km comfortably its really easy to run a 10km and 15km. You then have to do a bit of training before you are comfortable at the further distances, even now I start looking at my watch at 18km and thinking wtf am I doing haha.

 

[surface]

Pretty much this. Asics stability is the way to go even for people who don't pronate as it prevents plantar issues associated with arch stress. Kayano or GT.

It seems that I have plantar fasciitis (self-diagnosed) and I don't ever run. Obviously, I am in wrong thread but was looking to see if there is any easy DIY solution. Will check YT, keep running.

 

[ImpossibleAstronaut]

I think your goal of 5km in 30mins is pretty reasonable, thats 6mins/km. Try slowing it down to 7:30mins/km, running the whole way and then do a Park Run on Saturday and give it your all (the people make it easier). You can also join some great clubs for a run Saturday/Sunday, I'm in JHB and my favorite club to run at is Run Zone but that may not suit your traveling needs.

From what I have seen once you can run a 5km comfortably its really easy to run a 10km and 15km. You then have to do a bit of training before you are comfortable at the further distances, even now I start looking at my watch at 18km and thinking wtf am I doing haha.

Thanks for the advice.

Will update once I manage 30mins without walking

 

[Jehosefat]

I have been training like crazy for the 94.7 cycle race hopefully going to break the 3 hours but its going to depend on me on the day.

Unfortunately running hasn't been my focus and I'm battling to keep a 5min per km time. Lots of traing to do between now and dischem in Jan.

Hope your seeding is pretty good because it is f***ing hard to do sub-3 on your ace with a late start (not impossible though). Much easier if you are in a pretty fast group.

 

[Ianf1]

It seems that I have plantar fasciitis (self-diagnosed) and I don't ever run. Obviously, I am in wrong thread but was looking to see if there is any easy DIY solution. Will check YT, keep running.

What helped me was walking barefoot and building up your arch support in your shoes with mouse pad rubber. Start slowly and see what works for you.

 

[RunningFromFat]

really easy to run a 10km and 15km.

I know you're a good runner but be careful of giving this advice with regards to 15km is easy. If a 'novice' is going to try run a 15km in a time of 90mins-120mins, they need to know about fueling. You shouldn't need to carry water for a 5km or perhaps even a 10km but carrying water or even a gel to fuel yourself for a 15km is reasonable to me. What I'm trying to say is that the running may be easy but they need to learn more about what their body needs.

 

[surface]

What helped me was walking barefoot and building up your arch support in your shoes with mouse pad rubber. Start slowly and see what works for you.

Thanks. It looks like it is different for different people then. And obviously, because I am self-diagnosing by being silly but I tried barefoot for last week - it made it worse.

I started wearing shoes at home (work from home so), so will consult doctor if I don't come right. Started doing exercises as per Bob & Brad YT video today..

 

[RunningFromFat]

Thanks for the advice.

Will update once I manage 30mins without walking

You're building a good baseline, my recommendation would be to start running a bit longer at a slower pace and you'll definitely see results. Don't push it straight away, add about 10% distance every odd week or so.

I run all my weekly runs at just under 7min/km at +- 25km a week(still building more mileage). When I returned to parkrun, I'm running those 5KM's in 26/27 minutes now. That's even without speedwork which would be even more beneficial.