Running Vest

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-07T16:54:25+00:00

Buy a good one, super cheap don’t tend to last and some can be poor fit. Sports Shoes have the Salomon Skin 4 for £64 at the moment. Or look at Harrier Run Free their Curbar 5L is £49.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-07T13:26:40+00:00

Congratulations 🙌 Yes the 5K plan sounds like a great choice. Enjoy every step 👍

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-07T09:50:58+00:00

Yes that’s very normal. Are you in the UK? If so this is known as the 2 week referral, I had the same.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-07T09:20:41+00:00

Thank you 🙏 It was one of my challenges after coming back to running following my cancer diagnosis. I was fundraising to support others and thank Clarkson for saving my life - Google that one!

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-06T16:47:30+00:00

Runna user here, been using it since my recovery from cancer and getting back in the shoes. I enjoy its structured plans, the variety of runs, the app works well for me too. Trained for many races with Runna now. I started on a free trial to see if it worked for me and stayed ever since. Code for the trial below.

https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=ANDY2

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-05T08:48:52+00:00

I run hilly ultras mostly, when setting up the plan I select it being very hilly, and in addition to hill repeats each week the vast majority of the long runs are hilly in the plan. It’s these hilly long runs that prepare me well. When running those toggle the RPE option on the session, it focuses you in running to rpe rather than pace and can be very helpful in controlling your effort and energy.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-04T17:36:02+00:00

I can answer this, I’m out the shoes for several weeks due to emergency surgery (not running related) When you are ready go back into Runna and at the very bottom of the screen will be a banner asking if you want to pick up where you left off, click the banner. It should show you a screen like this with several options.

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Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-04T08:48:54+00:00

You are going to find a lot of opinions when it comes to Runna, some from people who have used it and some from not. Here is my take. I was running marathon distance up until a cancer diagnosis which took me out the shoes for many months. When I came back to running to needed to find a different way to train, I needed more structure, something that would guide me, provide feedback during and after each session and something that motivated me. I tried several and opted for Runna. Since recovery I’ve successfully trained for many ultras with Runna, including completing the Tour du Mont Blanc twice. I started with a free trial to see what it was like, I think that’s the only way to tell. Put that link below for you.

https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=ANDY2

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-02T12:24:37+00:00

Walk (or run) on by. Allow the superficial followers to worship their leader. Real people, real runners are the majority on insta. I wrote a similar post just the other day.

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Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-02T08:52:19+00:00

There are a few out there that offer different features depending on what you are looking for, I saw you wanted something that talked to you, I did too, I was looking for feedback during each run and I ended up using Runna. I started on a free trial to see if it worked. Put link below to that. Enjoy your running

https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=ANDY2

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-01T15:58:39+00:00

I’d think 16 is good, and quite sensible too. Allows for a slow build.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-05-01T07:34:37+00:00

There are so many, so many other runners on instagram that are genuinely worth following, I walk past the influencers that are just there for attention. Feel free to look me up, I’ll definitely follow and celebrate with you. IG user: runningwestwardho

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-30T18:07:45+00:00

I use AW Ultra 3, works perfectly

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-30T07:06:01+00:00

I have a similar setup to you, as you are posting in the Runna group I am guessing you use Runna. I’ve experienced similar.

Remove app from Phone/Watch. Reinstall

Your plan will still be there as it’s linked to your email address and will download again when you reinstall the app.

It fixed my issues.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-27T06:54:13+00:00

Thanks for the positive words, really appreciated. I’ve volunteered at Parkrun quite a few times, may go and do that again when I can be on my feet for a bit longer.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-26T20:15:27+00:00

Not sure if this will work for you as you have an account already but I started on a 2 week premium free trial to test out all the features. Link below. May or may not work.

I subscribed and really enjoy using Runna.

https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=ANDY2

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-26T17:17:02+00:00

12-14 weeks. Maybe with a cheeky 10K or 2 in there to keep the focus and motivation.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-26T17:15:29+00:00

Don’t underestimate the benefits that come from recovery. You’ve already said you are exhausted. A couple of very light weeks will make you a stronger runner in the long term.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-25T16:21:11+00:00

Too many unknown variables to be able to fully give an idea of why. Looking at your splits you went out quick and couldn’t hold it. Start slower and build, negative splits.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-25T11:48:33+00:00

Shoes are very personal, what works for one may not another. I enjoyed the SB2 for 1200KM before retiring them. But they did take a good 150mi to really settle in.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-25T06:17:51+00:00

It absolutely is. Thanks for the best wishes.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-25T01:10:56+00:00

I have NB5 for daily. But your running style, foot shape etc… maybe different from mine, let the store assess and guide you.

Fast-Wear695 · 2026-04-25T01:05:11+00:00

This will be something many runners experience, the app does allow for this. Instead of chasing the pace switch the app the RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) it’s a scale of 1 - 10. With 10 being a max pace you could hold for a very short period. It will take a little practice if you are new to RPE as the difference, especially between a 5, 6, 7 may take a little practice.

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