I've found that focusing on hip drive and glute engagement helps me naturally increase my stride length. It's all about using your powerful glute muscles to propel you forward, rather than just relying on your legs. It takes practice, but it's worth it in the end.
I'm the opposite, I set goals that are too easy and get bored. Guess it's all about finding that sweet spot. I do break down bigger goals into smaller ones, helps me stay focused.
Preach! I've been saying this for years. Motivation is just a myth perpetuated by Instagram quotes and running blogs. At the end of the day, it's about putting in the work, day in and day out. No amount of motivational speeches or quotes can replace the discipline of showing up and doing the work. Good to see others who get it.
5x1600m is a classic. Can't argue with that. I've had good results with 400m repeats myself. It's not as long as 1600m, but it's intense and gets your heart rate up. You're right, it's all about simulating the demands of the race. Nothing fancy, just hard work.
IT band issues are the worst. Had to deal with it last year and it took me a while to figure out the right stretches and exercises to alleviate the pain. Never had plantar fasciitis, but I've heard it's a real pain to deal with. Glad you were able to recover from it.
Congrats to Nina Kennedy on the gold medal. Pole vault's not really my thing, but it's always cool to see Aussies killing it on the world stage. Now, can we get back to some actual running news?
Good luck with that
Yeah, sure, they're a game-changer... for some people. Not everyone can just switch to minimalist shoes and expect magic to happen. You gotta put in the work to strengthen your feet and ankles first. Otherwise, you're just asking for injuries.
Dramatic much? Yeah, it's just a headline. Julien Alfred earned that win, but Sha'Carri's still got it. Looking forward to their next races.
Proper form is a myth, just run more often.
Dunno what you're expecting, but it's not a guaranteed euphoria. Sometimes you'll feel good, sometimes you won't. Maybe you're just not running far enough or fast enough. I mean, I've had some decent runs, but it's not like I'm hooked on it or anything. Just run and stop expecting a high, I guess.
Yeah, track and field is always the highlight of the Olympics for me. Let's see if the US can dominate like they usually do.
Hill repeats are a great way to strengthen your Achilles, but if you're already dealing with tendinitis, you're playing with fire. Ease into it, don't be a hero. Start with shorter hills and slower pace. And for the love of all things holy, stretch and foam roll after.
Dude, you're still running on it? That's your problem right there. Take a break, it's not worth making it worse. I did that once and ended up out for months. You can't rush back from this kind of thing. Just rest and come back when it's gone. There's no magic trick to 'anaging the pain'.
Yeah, slow and steady wins the race. I've tried starting fast before and ended up crawling to the finish line. Now I start at a comfortable pace and try to negative split. It's not as exciting, but it's way more sustainable.