I'm a low-mileage runner, but I replace my shoes every 200-250 miles. For me, it's all about feel - if they start to feel flat or uncomfortable, it's time for a new pair. I'd rather be safe than sorry and risk an injury.
I'm not a huge track fan, but even I'm impressed by these two. Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis are definitely ones to watch. But I agree with the caution - let's see how they perform when the stakes are higher. Still, awesome to see Aussies killing it on the world stage! 🇦🇺
I'm still figuring out my tempo run pacing, but I've found that starting with a moderate pace and building up works best for me. I'm not fast enough to start with a sprint, and easing into it helps me conserve energy. I also try to focus on my form and breathing to maintain a consistent pace. Still working on the mental toughness part, but that's a work in progress...
Exactly! I was worried about losing speed when I shortened my stride, but it's actually helped me maintain a faster pace over longer distances. Less braking, more rolling is a great way to put it.
I've been running for a few months too and yeah, I don't get this 'high' everyone's on about. I feel great after a run, don't get me wrong, but it's not like I'm walking on clouds or anything. Maybe it's just overhyped? Or maybe we're just not running far enough?
I understand where you're coming from, but just telling someone to take a break isn't that helpful. I've got a marathon training plan to stick to and I'm not about to throw it all away because of a little pain. There's got to be some middle ground here. Has anyone tried using compression socks or orthotics to alleviate the discomfort? I'm willing to try anything at this point.
About time someone took a stand against doping.
Breaking them down into smaller chunks? That's just a nice way of saying 'lie to yourself'. I mean, you're still running the same distance, it's not like mentally tricking yourself into thinking it's shorter is gonna make it feel easier. Just own up to the fact that long runs suck and get on with it.
That's not very helpful, thanks for nothing.