The Running Thread

[The Argonaut]

Just trying to help you not get injured and burnt out, like you sort of indicated happened after that super hard run.

I'm just weak. I shall get stronger

[washing machine]

It is known

[washing machine]

I'm just weak. I shall get stronger

One of my favorite things about running is how, early on, the build and gains feel exponential. It feels a lot bigger in the mind to add a half a mile to a one mile run than later on when you add another mile to the end of a 12 mile run, you know?

And running/walking increments are great for this. I remember the feeling of immense gains when I got to a level where my walking intervals were finally shorter than my running intervals (google "couch to 5k" plans or "galloway intervals".)

The body adapts rapidly at first, then sort of levels out where the HR training I'm talking about (and just getting used to myself) takes over. Then the fun of fine tuning begins.

[The Argonaut]

Yeah, that makes sense. I shouldn't have too much data at this point. Go by feel

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I'm proud of you, Argo.

I lost ten seconds off yesterday's time

[The Argonaut]

Walking around limp free today, like a boss

[lennytheweedwhacker]

Walking around limp free today, like a boss

Good luck today. What’s the weather like?

[The Argonaut]

Weather's fine. Low 40s, might rain. Do you want me to go out again today?

[lennytheweedwhacker]

Weather's fine. Low 40s, might rain. Do you want me to go out again today?

Sure, why not?

[The Argonaut]

Weather's fine. Low 40s, might rain. Do you want me to go out again today?

Sure, why not?

OK, coach

[Malloy]

when my pt says i can start running, im back. what running shoes do you sporting fellows use?

[washing machine]

Saucony and Altra over here.

Don't overthink it.

[The Argonaut]

I have a pair of New Balance trail runners that they don't make anymore and are honestly a bit worn out. I need new shoes, too

[Hatfield]

when my pt says i can start running, im back. what running shoes do you sporting fellows use?

Saucony Ride 13 (under $90 right now) for road and light trail.

Brooks Catamount ($160 but I love them) or Saucony Peregrine ($100 right now) for trail.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I really like my Saucony's. Good balance between support and speed for the distance and pace I typically run.

Definitely go get fitted.

[Malloy]

thx trail mates

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I’ve realized I don’t really care for Brooks aesthetically, but I would like to try a pair.

[washing machine]

I started on Brooks but eventually wanted something a little more exciting. Whatever you decide, know that a lot of last year's shoes are a deal this time of year -- like the $90 pair Hatfield mentioned. You can probably get some for even less. I like to check the clearance section of runningwarehouse.com

Echo lenny: go get fitted.

[washing machine]

I've taken too many days off. Time for an easy sunset run. Peace

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I've taken too many days off. Time for an easy sunset run. Peace

Don't hurt your body.