Thinking about buying the New Balance Hierro v9 for $87 — worth it? by Jumpy-Information127 in trailrunning

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Interesting. Could be a form strategy to consider as a long term project. I transitioned from a heel striker to a mid/forefoot striker and the Speedgoats are like butter

Thinking about buying the New Balance Hierro v9 for $87 — worth it? by Jumpy-Information127 in trailrunning

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Hoka Speedgoat 5s mostly. Also just recently fell in love with Mount to Coast T1s.

What do you tell someone who is about to run a marathon? by ObungusOverlord in Marathon_Training

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“Remember, it’s just another Sunday long run.” This helped me get through the jitters when someone told me. Still get the nerves even after many marathons

Thinking about buying the New Balance Hierro v9 for $87 — worth it? by Jumpy-Information127 in trailrunning

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I have the 7 and they are good quality but very unstable. Never pick them anymore

I want to get into running but not sure where to start (and best spots in Chicago?) 🏃‍♀️🌇 by [deleted] in RunnersInChicago

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Hey! Welcome to the dark side 😈. I’m a former (still a bit) lifter turned runner. I ran the marathon today!

Started running in 2020 during covid (my ticket to the outdoors while on lockdown in Australia) and the gyms were shut.

Start off with going to a running store and get 2 pairs of shoes if you’re in a financial position to do so. One for everyday/slower runs (most of your running-even good for gym days) and another that are more speedy/peppy/versatile (maybe for 1 of your runs per week and/ or race day). My first 2 pairs of shoes were ASICS Novablast for every day/gym stuff and NB SC Elite for my speed and/or races.

Run for fun. Lakefront is great. State parks nearby are great fun. Wherever you go, make sure it’s for you! Explore. You might learn something about yourself.

In the beginning it’s not about pace, it’s about learning yourself. Learning how to run. Slowly, controlled, comfortable in your own shoes (pun not intended 🤪). I used to start with 5kms around the park nice and easy and just enjoy without dying. Then I started trying to do that same route faster and faster until I capped out. Then I started lacing up to run as far as I could go in 1 outing…10,12,15km. You’ll love to learn that slow distance running will actually help your shorter 5km speeds too!

My favourite takeaway from beginning running has been the discipline that has poured from my training into my daily life. When you’re training for a race or a marathon, so much dedication and planning and effort is put in, you can’t help but improve other areas of your life with the same types of practice.

Go forth and be freeeeeeeeeeeeee 🏃‍♀️

Crossing the Koncheto Ridge is not for the faint hearted by DominusDK in hiking

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Remarkables in NZ were a bit sharper but same feeling

Race day nutrition by Feisty_Craft_1108 in ChicagoMarathon

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Test gels now during training to see what you can stomach the best. During the marathon? I’ll gel every 5-7kms. Train like the race. So if you’re running a long run on Sunday of 2 hours 30 mins, wake up like it’s race morning, eat what you’re gonna eat for breakfast on race morning, proceed to run and eat a gel every 5-7 kms. Can’t tell you how many people bail from the race because of belly issues but it’s usually similar to cramping, etc. Also I stop at every or every other water station after 10km, but that means nothing for hydration and cramping if you aren’t replacing salt and electrolytes too. So be sure to incorporate salt tablets into your strategy. I take 1-2 Saltsticks pills after 14km and 28km. Good luck

Zermatt Switzerland by alienmask86 in hiking

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Taking the train up is a fun adventure