The Running Thread

[verb_to_trust]

If I get 10 in tomorrow I can still hit 30 for the week. Pretty good considering I probably had covid

[washing machine]

I finally found a time of day that I can stick with. 6am, before the house wakes up. I had a great routine going for me in July and August but I'm off furlough now and work/life balance is throwing it all out of whack. Thanks for all the kudos, my strava bros. It was fun while it lasted.

[verb_to_trust]

September through November is my absolute favorite time of the year to run.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

i was hoping the cooler weather would help with my heart rate and general stamina this morning...oh well

[ghost]

Ran 3.2 miles last week. Killing it.

My running fitness is in a pandemic-inspired death spiral. Without a real race to train for I can't get motivated to run regularly, and if I don't run regularly my fitness deteriorates, and when you're not fit running sucks, and when running sucks it's hard to get motivated to do it, etc.

Been trying to make up for it with bike commuting and some light hiking. It keeps me from going crazy but the calorie burn isn't the same. I'm afraid to weigh myself but I've probably gained at least 15 lbs. since June.

I'm going to be a fat bastard by January.

Which is when (and why) I started running 4 years ago.

Maybe it's all coming full circle.

2021 will be my year. What could go wrong.

[verb_to_trust]

Why do races matter so much? I haven't run a race in years.

[ghost]

It's the training for the race more than the race itself. I like having goals, target dates and training plans.

[verb_to_trust]

Things really started to go downhill for you when you started buying multiple pairs of hokas

[tree_]

Motivation and energy have been lagging a bit the last couple weeks but once I get started I do pretty well. I force myself to go around 4 miles at least 3 days a week. A pain comes up once in a while in my thigh, but it never gets bad enough to stop me. Been stretching a lot which helps. Calves used to bother me but now they're huge and are hardly ever a problem. Went Saturday and Sunday in cooler temperatures which took some adjusting to but felt easier in the end to go further and faster. I think I still prefer the super heat to the easy-going coolness. Feels more accomplished with a soaked shirt.

[ghost]

Things really started to go downhill for you when you started buying multiple pairs of hokas

That's fair. Buying Hoka slides and walking shoes was a probably a step in the wrong direction.

[verb_to_trust]

Motivation and energy have been lagging a bit the last couple weeks but once I get started I do pretty well. I force myself to go around 4 miles at least 3 days a week. A pain comes up once in a while in my thigh, but it never gets bad enough to stop me. Been stretching a lot which helps. Calves used to bother me but now they're huge and are hardly ever a problem. Went Saturday and Sunday in cooler temperatures which took some adjusting to but felt easier in the end to go further and faster. I think I still prefer the super heat to the easy-going coolness. Feels more accomplished with a soaked shirt.

Get it, tree

[Dev]

Got 16kms in yesterday and 32kms in the last 5 days.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

good job, tree

i'm signing up for a 5k and my goal is to run a mile without stopping...i have two months to prepare, and if i can't do it i'm quitting jogging

[tree_]

Thanks, pals. I wish the best for you as well. Stay strong and motivated, energized.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

ran a mile without stopping in the rain...slow pace, but whatevs

[lennytheweedwhacker]

had a good morning...probably a personal best

i'm doing a 5k the weekend before thanksgiving so trying to prep in my own way for it...i know i won't be able to jog the full distance, but imma try to prepare to do my very best

[Dev]

I ran 10 yesterday

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I ran 10 yesterday

post a pic of your calves

[Dev]

I ran 10 yesterday

post a pic of your calves

they are pretty thicc

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I ran 10 yesterday

post a pic of your calves

they are pretty thicc

have you ever banged a chick you met on the running trails?