Red Mosquito

washing machine wrote: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

It is known

argo wrote: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.

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

I'm proud of you, Argo.

I lost ten seconds off yesterday's time

Walking around limp free today, like a boss

The Argonaut wrote:Walking around limp free today, like a boss

Good luck today. What’s the weather like?

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

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

Sure, why not?

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

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

Sure, why not?

OK, coach

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

Saucony and Altra over here.

Don't overthink it.

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

Malloy wrote: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.

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

Definitely go get fitted.

thx trail mates

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

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.

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

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

Don't hurt your body.