Consistency is key, but listening to your body is just an excuse for not putting in the work.
Yeah, I've been there too. Started with a plan, got bored, and ended up just running when I felt like it. And you know what? I'm still running. Plans are just a guideline, not the bible.
Yeah, I mean, it's not like increasing your stride length by an inch is gonna make you a marathon champ overnight. There's so much more to it than that.
I've got a cheap NordicTrack. It's fine for easy runs, but don't expect it to handle high mileage or intense workouts. If you're looking for a convenient way to get some miles in, it'll do. But if you're planning to use it as a replacement for outdoor runs, you might be disappointed.
Yeah, experimenting is key. I did a 10K last year and started too fast, paid for it in the end. Now I aim for a consistent pace, but it's not always easy. Guess it's all about finding what works for you and sticking to it.
Yeah, nice pics, but can we please stay on topic here? This is a running forum, not a general sports chat.
Who cares? Run in the morning, problem solved.
Yeah, that was close! Reminded me of my own sprint finishes... minus the gold medal, of course.
Yeah, amazing story. She's got some serious grit.
Easy for you to say
10-15% improvement sounds about right. I've seen some gains through focus on form and cadence, but you're not gonna turn into a gazelle overnight. It's all about incremental progress, folks.
I've been running for years and honestly, I think it's a bit of both. Yeah, it's nice to feel accomplished after a run, but this 'high' thing is probably just something people say to make themselves feel better about voluntarily waking up at 5am to pound the pavement. I mean, I've had some great runs, but I've never felt like I'm on top of the world or anything.
Yeah, I tried minimalist too. Didn't work out for me either. Now I just stick to what works. Don't fix what ain't broke, right?
Honestly, you're not gonna shave off 5 minutes by just doing the same old thing. You need to mix it up, try some speedwork, hill repeats, that kinda stuff. And yeah, 1:30 might be a stretch, but hey, aim high, right? You'll figure it out.
Honestly, I'm not losing sleep over it. I've got bigger fish to fry than calculating my carbon footprint from running. If you're that worried, maybe try running to a water fountain instead of buying bottles?