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When you do a 10k using this method, you finish fresh enough to want to do another 10k.

 
RunningFromFat said:
I was thinking about your fordyce quote, and I remember running my 5k PB two weeks after my first marathon.
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That's not entirely unexpected given that generic fitness is a function of aerobic capacity and anaerobic threshold - most other performance factors are sport specific.

Your marathon training improved your aerobic capacity and anaerobic threshold which was reflected also in your 5k performance.
 
InvisibleJim said:
That's not entirely unexpected given that generic fitness is a function of aerobic capacity and anaerobic threshold - most other performance factors are sport specific.

Your marathon training improved your aerobic capacity and anaerobic threshold which was reflected also in your 5k performance.
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The other factor is that you don't want to run a 5k maxed out during your training for a marathon so you only get a chance after your marathon has happened.
 
FiestaST said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1602900027587846145
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I run everything in my Hoka Clifton 8. Its the only shoe that really works for me, but sadly I do get less KM out of them comparing to other shoes I had. The Mach 5 just didnt work for my wider feet.

I dont know how you guys feel about the whole carbon craze, but I tried it once and it was murder on my feet (but I felt a tad faster)
 
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am-user said:
Pilates this morning and an easy 27km of muddy gravelling on the MTB this afternoon. Tomorrow ia a run day again. Keeping it all easy…
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I know its probably a dumb question but how well do you stretch before/after your run?
 
B-1 said:
I know its probably a dumb question but how well do you stretch before/after your run?
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I don't at all, I walk for a few minutes before I start running, might swing my legs a bit at the hips etc but nothing major, then take off slow and ramp up a bit after the first km. When i am done i walk a few minutes at the end.
 
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karnuffel said:
I dont know how you guys feel about the whole carbon craze, but I tried it once and it was murder on my feet (but I felt a tad faster)
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They did a lab test and the benefits come more from the Zoom X foam providing the spring than from the actual plate.
Explains why Nike is the preferred carbon plate shoe.
 
I was busy browsing for some shoes this morning when I saw this. Great deal right?5CFBA3C4-36C2-4074-9B46-C2A43BFA9838.jpeg
 
wise_guy said:
I sometimes do let swings before but after I must do this. Sorted out my knee and lower back issues.

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That's a great stretch but can be a killer to hold for 2 or 3 minutes if your hip flexors are tight!

There's an easier variation for people who can't get into the right position as he demonstrated there - elevate the rear knee on a bench (or your couch) with the front foot still on the floor. I sometimes use one of my equalizer dip bars for a bit of light support for the hands to help get the torso nice and upright.
 
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