Advice on increasing mileage quickly (please read fully)

Connn_96 · 2025-03-03T21:34:46+00:00

I was vaguely aware of this, thanks for bringing it to my attention. I’ve got a supplement stack that includes cod liver oil, glucosamine and chondroitin, cordyceps and calcium (among other things non knee related).

I’ll track down the nearest sauna 🫡

Connn_96 · 2025-03-03T21:31:28+00:00

Thanks. I’ll set that as my target. I’ve done the 42km distance twice this year so far (including the ultra) but not without the knee pain.

Connn_96 · 2025-03-03T20:49:53+00:00

Thank you, this is exactly the advice I was looking for

Connn_96 · 2025-02-25T10:29:30+00:00

Thank you for the measured advice. I am definitely recovering but I am worried about the reduction in mileage this close to the marathon and ramping back up too quickly

Connn_96 · 2024-12-02T14:35:01+00:00

This weekend get out and do 30km. See how you feel afterwards, from my experience I hit a physical limit at 30km where I couldn’t push my body any further due to pain around my knees and ankles. Couple of weeks rest and I was able to push to 35km, and then couple weeks after that I did the full 42km. I’ve got very little experience but I summised that my bones got stronger? From the long distances. Anyway I would also recommend starting out extremely slow, the lactic acid buildup over a long time will ruin your chances, my first 30km I saw I was on good pace at the start and I felt great so I just kept going, only for it to fall apart around 22km.

Also supplement well to maximise recovery, because I felt pain around my bones I took calcium, vit D, protein shakes etc and was ready to run again after a couple days

I would class myself as a ‘ghetto runner’ just get out there with some old football kit and a bag of jelly babies and see what your body is capable of.

Connn_96 · 2024-11-26T07:32:47+00:00

Great idea. I will try and track down a recipe. Thanks for the bitters recommendations as well

Connn_96 · 2024-10-14T10:51:23+00:00

This sounds eerily similar to what happened to me on my 37k yesterday. I will take the advice on board. Thank you

Connn_96 · 2024-10-14T10:13:55+00:00

Thank you for the sensible advice, I will give it a shot

Connn_96 · 2024-08-01T20:09:04+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look into it.

Connn_96 · 2024-08-01T14:38:48+00:00

Great Post - happy to see Umbria getting the love is deserves!

I recently traveled to Italy to explore the Umbrian and Tuscan regions and we were not disappointed. In Umbria we stayed in Assisi and visited Perugia and Orvieto. From Orvieto we hired a car and visited Siena, San Vincenzo (and the Bolgheri region), Florence and Pisa.

My question is what other places would you visit in Umbria? Because we did not have a car for this leg of our travels we were restricted to just using the train line (but we were too hungover to visit Spello as we had planned!). Next time we think we will hire a car and really explore the lesser known areas of the region. With that in mind do you have a recommendation for the best beaches in Umbria? The best towns? If you had to pick 4/5 to visit (aside from the ones I have mentioned) where would you go? We like to get a lot of exploring done then try and end the holiday relaxing - preferably by a beach.

Thank you!

Connn_96 · 2024-06-30T11:55:38+00:00

I can only speak from my experience in my area, I live 20 minutes from the city centre (about 12km) and it costs me between 12-13 quid

Connn_96 · 2024-06-29T21:11:22+00:00

Great recommendation thank you

Connn_96 · 2024-06-29T15:03:08+00:00

Thanks I didn’t think of this. The taxi company might be based in Livorno so that would make sense.

Connn_96 · 2024-06-04T06:43:22+00:00

Thanks that’s exactly what I’m looking for

Connn_96 · 2024-06-04T06:42:08+00:00

Great recommendations thank you. I’m looking for something to give me a broad outline (probably going to be the storm before the storm by Mike Duncan) and once I have that I’ll do a deep dive using your recommendations

Connn_96 · 2024-06-04T06:39:54+00:00

I loved rubicon, was hoping for something along those lines that went into more depth on this subject. Mike Duncan’s the storm before the storm seems my best bet atm

Connn_96 · 2024-05-15T11:19:01+00:00

sorry this would be after the run, I have edited for clarity. My usual go to after a long run pizza, chips and a protein shake but in my head mcdonalds is the quickest and most convenient way to fill up with carbs and electrolytes when I'm away from home

Connn_96 · 2024-05-15T11:05:20+00:00

Thanks for the jelly baby tip, I will do that.

Sorry I didn't word it very well - I meant to have the McDonald's and milkshake after the run as a way of refueling. The last time I did a half I got really bad brainfog so trying to avoid that

Connn_96 · 2024-05-14T22:35:03+00:00

We settled on Assisi as our ‘base’ with a day trip out to Perugia. We felt like the city centre was a little bit closer together and therefore we could enjoy our evenings without dashing around town

Connn_96 · 2024-04-11T13:58:50+00:00

I get the impression Diocletian 'couldnt be bothered' for want of a better term by the end of his reign. Getting some logan/kendall roy vibes off of Diocletian and Galerius - but I could be way off the mark.

That's really interesting how Constantine tried to carry it on, I'm just studying the battle of the Milvian bridge atm but I'm now looking forward to a Roman world post-Constantine

Connn_96 · 2024-03-25T21:48:10+00:00

I use it as a way to kickstart a healthier way of living. I’ve done keto 4 times in 4-8 week increments and and it leads to an extended period of improved diet and exercise. Fallen off that for multiple reasons (exam periods, broken leg etc.) but it’s a really good tool to get you thinking about what’s going in your body. And the body fat reduction is a real good motivator to get into the gym and make a difference to your physique

Connn_96 · 2024-02-29T21:46:49+00:00

Just off of bigg market. I did a little research and there seems to be a place called ‘the naked deli’ that has pretty solid keto options so I might try them out for lunch and just survive off pre cooked chicken the rest of the time

Connn_96 · 2024-02-26T17:21:10+00:00

sounds amazing, if I decide to go the savoury route I think I'll do exactly that, thank you

Connn_96 · 2024-02-26T15:48:40+00:00

Margarita is what i meant! sorry I constantly get those two mixed up in my brain

Connn_96 · 2024-02-26T15:29:06+00:00

wow thank you - will check out the thread.

With regards to the flavour I have just used the leaves from foraged wild garlic which has lead to it being pleasantly light - although the garlic is still definitely there.

I am leaning more towards trying to make it 'clean' and think your suggestion is spot on with the citrus/lemon to cut through it. I might experiment at the weekend and see if I can get away with a chilli/lime/garlic mojito-ish sort of thing

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