So the last thread seemed quite popular, let’s do it again.
Just a general thread about running for the week. How’s your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury Etc…
Had 3 PRs this week:
1 - Longest run: 12 km
2 - Sub 50 minutes 10k (previous record was 51 minutes)
3 - 4:19/km average pace for 5km (previous average pace was 4:25/km)As for “failures,” tried a 2×7×100m interval session but could only complete 1 set.
It is technically more than a week ago, but I finally managed to break the 2-hour barrier on the half marathon with a 1:56:00. I’m not sure whether it was entirely healthy though, with an average HR of 180 bpm. I don’t think I’ve ever felt as broken as those last 6km. It was a very hilly course (total ascent of 133m), which I’m not at all used to since the Netherlands is usually flat. But I did it, which feels great :)
Great job breaking the 2h barrier, I’m hoping to do that this spring.
133m total ascent over a HM stretch wouldn’t be considered hilly though, would it? I have a 6k route that i can only describe as pretty flat (not Netherlands flat, but still), and it has 40m of total ascent.
That depends on you surroundings probably. This is what my watch recorded as the height on the HM
and this is a normal ~10K for me 
For the second time in 7 years, i had a mid run shitting emergency
How often does this happen to you guys? Is it normal? Or am i above average unlucky?
I had my first “emergency” in 7 years of running just last week. I made it home, but it was close and super uncomfortable. I monitor my food and liquid really closely for the hours leading up to a run, but shit happens. I wouldn’t worry about it until it becomes a lot more regular.
it’s recovery week for me. Yesterday run a Trail race (26km >1500m-vertical) so the following days some mobility and keep walking. From thursday I will try to resume running.
I’m a relatively new runner trying to get a handle on it all and had a pretty rough day (heat wave where I live) and had to miss 2 days due to a gout flare up on Thursday and a bruised heel on Tuesday. But overall still feel stronger than last week
I’ve got a half marathon coming up in a few weeks (my longest race since a marathon in 2019). I’m near the end of my “peak phase” on my Garmin training plan so another week or two of highish mileage then a taper to the race.
My current goal is sub 1:45. My Garmin says I’m in 1:43:xx shape. I’m not sure how much weight to give the watch’s prediction since I’ve only done 5K races so far this year.
Race pace prediction feels like magic. Be sure to let us know how it goes!
I ran my longest distance ever today at 16 miles. I ran mostly zone 2 and it went pretty well. My upper back got a little sore around 15 miles, but I’m sure I’d be better if I did it again next week. However this is peak distance as I train for the 10-Miler race I run every first weekend in November.
This is amazing to me as a new runner. I can barely handle a 5k and seeing people just casually run 5+ miles (and in your case, 16!) is absolutely mind boggling.
Just finished my last week of training for a marathon. Now 2 weeks chill and recovery. Let me know if you any tips
I’ve been a little under the weather, so had a three day break instead of a two day break in between runs. Ran my fastest 5km in a few years as a result. Still a minute or so off my pre-covid record but felt pretty good during the run. Slight tightness in my right calf though towards the end. Time to get the roller out.
