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Explain it to me like I’m 5 - Running edition
Posted on 1/19/24 at 10:48 am
Posted on 1/19/24 at 10:48 am
I workout in the mornings and would like to add a run to my post workout. I’ve tried running here and there but have such a hard time keeping my heart rate down. I can push through the leg pain but my competitive nature won’t let me run 10-11 minute mile.
Should I get fit bit or something to monitor heart rate so I can start building up distance?
Should I get fit bit or something to monitor heart rate so I can start building up distance?
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Posted on 1/19/24 at 10:53 am to BayouBengal23
What are your goals by adding running?
Posted on 1/19/24 at 11:00 am to BayouBengal23
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my competitive nature won’t let me run 10-11 minute mile.
Get a HR monitor. Find your zone 2 HR range. Run/walk in that range and not a timed pace.
Zone 2 training has been the hardest thing I've ever tried. Mentally, it's really hard to do.
ETA: I will get my VO2 checked again after my half marathon in April. If my VO2 has improved, I'll keep going with the zone 2 stuff.
This post was edited on 1/19/24 at 11:05 am
Posted on 1/19/24 at 11:01 am to pwejr88
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What are your goals by adding running?
Great question. Mental endurance more than physical. But I like the physical benefits.
If I had to put a practical goal, I’d like to be able to run a half marathon eventually at 8:30 pace.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 11:06 am to BayouBengal23
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I’d like to be able to run a half marathon eventually at 8:30 pace.
Very reasonable goal. Easily attainable with some training and the right amount of time.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 11:25 am to BayouBengal23
You don’t have any aerobic fitness.
Slow down and run more. Increase your miles <10% each week to prevent injury.
Slow down and run more. Increase your miles <10% each week to prevent injury.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 11:40 am to BayouBengal23
Are you doing leg day then running? You mentioned leg pain. How long are you stretching before your run?
Posted on 1/19/24 at 11:42 am to Gifman
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You mentioned leg pain.
Talking about at mile 4-5 my legs start hurting just from the distance. I wouldn’t stretch a whole lot to be honest.
I’ve never done morning workout followed by a run. It’s either been one or the other!
Posted on 1/19/24 at 12:27 pm to BayouBengal23
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my competitive nature won’t let me run 10-11 minute mile
Run a 12-13 minute mile. You’ll thank me later.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 12:30 pm to BayouBengal23
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I’d like to be able to run a half marathon eventually at 8:30 pace.
I ran for a few years. Hardly ever ran a training run under 8:30 pace. Mostly in the 9:30 range. My half marathon was 8:15 pace. You have to build up a good base and that takes long slow runs. In order to do that you have to start with short slow runs.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 12:35 pm to OysterPoBoy
How do I find my perfect pace to build that base?
Posted on 1/19/24 at 12:42 pm to BayouBengal23
Just walk unless you are training to run some kind of race.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 12:58 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Get a HR monitor. Find your zone 2 HR range. Run/walk in that range and not a timed pace. Zone 2 training has been the hardest thing I've ever tried. Mentally, it's really hard to do.
What’s your half marathon pace? Are you walk/running that shite? Cause that’s gay.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:11 pm to BayouBengal23
You have to start slow and build if you want to get in better shape.
It is a pain but honestly becomes the norm as you get better. My advice is to run for time instead of a distance.
On your next run, go for 30 minutes instead of a certain amount of miles. This will slow you down and make you stay moving for the entire time. If you come out like a mad man to start you will burn out. This to me is the most effective way to slow yourself down.
Everyone is different though baw. Building the right way will limit injuries and will make you appreciate running much more.
It is a pain but honestly becomes the norm as you get better. My advice is to run for time instead of a distance.
On your next run, go for 30 minutes instead of a certain amount of miles. This will slow you down and make you stay moving for the entire time. If you come out like a mad man to start you will burn out. This to me is the most effective way to slow yourself down.
Everyone is different though baw. Building the right way will limit injuries and will make you appreciate running much more.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:22 pm to BigPerm30
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What’s your half marathon pace?
8:15 in the Mercedes half marathon last year. Have the Bridge St half marathon this year in April.
Had a 7:25 5K this year. Goal is to get my 5K/10K pace below 7 mins. I turn 50 this year btw.
80/20 is a well established training protocol. Did hill repeats for my speed work last night. 6 sprints for 2 mins each at or above 5K pace. Will have a threshold run in there too which for me is a 140-150 HR which is in the 9-11 min range.
This post was edited on 1/19/24 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:23 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Zone 2 training has been the hardest thing I've ever tried. Mentally, it's really hard to do.
I just got a hr monitor and started zone2 training. It is difficult to stay that low.
What program are you following? I'm running 3 days a week. Tuesday around 6 miles at zone 2, thursdays i run six miles with intervals( 8x400 with zone 2 before, between and after), then a long zone 2 on saturday or sunday (8-12 miles). I completely made up this program on my own and am wondering if it is good.
I am hoping to improve my 10k times and also build up to doing some trail half marathons.
This post was edited on 1/19/24 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:24 pm to BayouBengal23
When I restart after too much time off, I sometimes see 16 min miles to keep my heart rate down. After 2 months of the grind, your mile time plummets. Embrace the suck.
This post was edited on 1/19/24 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:28 pm to idontyield
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What program are you following?
Matt Fitgerald's level 3 half marathon plan from his 80/20 book.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:35 pm to BayouBengal23
The leg pain is mostly from being new to running, but do yourself a favor and get some new running shoes. Actual running shoes sold by a running shoe store, not whatever Nike/Adidas is $50 at Dick’s.
Posted on 1/19/24 at 1:40 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Matt Fitgerald's level 3 half marathon plan from his 80/20 book
How many days a week is it? Does he have a 3 day a week plan? I mostly mtn bike so 3 days a week is all I really wanna commit to running.
Have you seen some success from it? How long did it take if so?
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