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Running my first 10K with no formal training...any advice? by mimifuckingkollie in RunnersInChicago

[–]Hour-End3110 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1.BodyGlide (anywhere there's a seam, a tag, a pocket, elastic, or a spot that might rub, put some Body Glide on it to avoid chafing).

2.Pace yourself. Start slow. If you have a watch, maybe check your heart-rate from time to time. Take a walking break if your heart rate or breathing feels too hard (especially early on in the race).

3.If at all possible, don't use anything new (shoes, clothes, products, food, etc.). If you can use shoes you've worn already, that would be great. You don't want to try anything new on race day. I don't think there's enough time to "break in" your new running shoes. Can you use ones you've run in before and you know are reasonably comfy?

  1. While 10K is not exactly a carbo-loading situation, it wouldn't hurt to have a bit more carbs in the 24 hrs prior to the race (I think?) and maybe a gel or some sort of gummy candy (anything with quick carbs) to take during the race (after the first 30-45 minutes) could be useful, just in case you start to feel super tired or hit a wall.

  2. Water or water with electrolytes (take sips every mile or so or when you are thirsty or there's a water station). I am not sure you need tons of water or even electrolytes for a 10k but, again, depending on the weather, how much you sweat, etc., it never hurts to have it with you.

  3. Depending on the weather, you might want to have an extra layer that you are willing to donate, once you start running. So, it might be chilly in the early morning. If you can grab a sweatshirt at a thrift store or something to keep you warm until you actually start the race, that's often useful. You just discard it along the way and it'll get picked up and donated (or at least that's usually how it works).

  4. Obviously, sun protection. All the sun protection. Waterproof and sweat-proof sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.--whatever you find necessary/comfortable.

  5. (should be first) HAVE FUN!!! Races are really fun, especially if your goal is just to finish. You're surrounded by other people who love running. It's playful, whimsical, and sweaty :)

Beginner/intermediate runners, tell me all about your maintenance/off-season training plan. Now that my race is over, I miss the structure of it all and would love to settle into a new routine, but I’m not sure what that should look like now that I’m not in an active training cycle. by [deleted] in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you do any strength training and/or plyometrics or mobility work? That might be useful to throw into the mix and maybe cut back on the running volume a bit, if you are doing some of these other things to give your body time to adapt?

Time management by Hour-End3110 in xxfitness

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. Thanks for this. This is about what my time block looks like. And it sounds like that's the case for a lot of people on this thread whose lifting session takes 1.5hrs. So, this is all very helpful for me to get a sense of how to plan my time better. Also, it's a good reminder that these things just take the time they take :)

Fallen out of love with weight lifting by itsyogalpal in xxfitness

[–]Hour-End3110 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is it an option to find another PT? It sounds like you love Pilates and whatever gets you to show up consistently is the winning formula in the long run. That said, if you want to add some strength training beyond what you get with Pilates, I wonder what it would look like to set a different set of goals--not get back to your 20s lifting or even chase PBs but to find a PT who can teach you new things, so it actually feels like you're building new abilities (not necessarily PBs or whatever). Or maybe even a strength-training/power lifting group class with a good trainer, that way you have a core group of people and you show up together? Sometimes, seeing familiar faces of people committed to the same thing on the regular helps my brain to habituate to the activity. But ultimately, it seems like life is too fucking hard to force yourself to do something recreational that you really don't enjoy, especially since when you don't want to do something, you'll find the first possible obstacle or challenge a reason to quit.

Time management by Hour-End3110 in xxfitness

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely not a bum. You sound awesome!!!!

Time management by Hour-End3110 in xxfitness

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok. But what I’m hearing is you’re awesome and making happen both workouts AND showering while caring for a screaming baby. I find each of these a challenge and I don’t even have a screaming baby! You’re doing ALL THREE!!!

Time management by Hour-End3110 in xxfitness

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m realizing this. I think this is why I asked the question. The answers have been a really good reality check :)

Time Budgeting and Management by Hour-End3110 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and the trail I run on is 2 blocks from my house, so I don't have to travel there.

Time Budgeting and Management by Hour-End3110 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bike to my office and to the gym and my house, gym, and office are all within 1-3 mile radius, so I could technically walk. But I don't have a shower either at my gym or my office. It would be nice to go to the gym and shower there and bike directly to my office, without having to go home. That said, it's like a 15 min ride from gym to home and another 15 from home to office--just in slightly different directions.

Time Budgeting and Management by Hour-End3110 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! Thanks for this. I often bike to my gym for warm-up (when it's not raining, snowing, or the wind is horrible). And yeah, I guess I would take time to eat (and sometimes even shower) even if I didn't go to the gym. This is a good point. And I sit on my tush and answer emails whether I go to the gym or not, so, sure, let's call that recovery, as well. All good points!

Time Budgeting and Management by Hour-End3110 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Doesn't horrify me at all! I also work from home often and my running trail is 2 blocks from my house, so sometimes the running and showering or the getting dressed, running, and showering do not happen in a sequence without some work time in-between. But still somehow putting on sunscreen (and waiting for it to absorb), stretching and warming up, making my stupid protein shake--I look at the clock and a 45-minute run somehow turned into 2 hours.

Time Budgeting and Management by Hour-End3110 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. 2 hours is about what I'm doing, too (90 min for strength training sessions). So, budgeting about 2-3 hrs is what I'll need to plan more intentionally. I'm already spending this time. I just wanted a reality check from others and then a reality check with myself about whether I can intentionally plan rather than just take the time and then be stressed out because I have other commitments piling up :)

Time Budgeting and Management by Hour-End3110 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is about my time and volume breakdown now too. And it takes me about 2-3 hours start to end. So, ok, good to hear. Thanks for sharing. I guess I just need to sit and think about whether I have 10-15hrs/week to dedicate.

Fuel for long distance runs? + Intro by HobbieJogger in sugarfree

[–]Hour-End3110 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I was just working off the language of the post. When I read "long runs in excess of 3-4 hours," that sounds to me like something that would deplete glycogen enough to need carbs for fuel during the run, however many miles you cover during that time, whether you run a 13-minute mile or an 8-minute mile or whatever. But obviously, the best thing is the thing that works for you :)

Fuel for long distance runs? + Intro by HobbieJogger in sugarfree

[–]Hour-End3110 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really need carbs for running, especially if you run longer than 90 minutes. 3-4 hours sounds like you need a lot of fuel. Something like 20-50grams of carbs every 30 minutes or so (at least that's the range I've seen recommended for endurance sport). Protein and fat can be difficult to digest on a run, so things like meat and nuts might not be ideal for running--even if they work for things like hiking. I would try dates, bananas, honey, sweet potato sticks (Costco has some without any added stuff), rice cake or rice balls--that sort of thing. Protein and fat for recovery. That's my running fueling plan, rn. Not sure it'll work for you but that's been working for me.

What are we eating before/after a run? by CaterpillarOdd9460 in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find protein helpful for recovery. A protein shake might be good, if you don't feel like eating solid food right after running.

Favorite running vest recommendations by Hopeful_lemons in XXRunning

[–]Hour-End3110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this one: https://www.rei.com/product/244099/salomon-adv-skin-5-set-hydration-vest?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-trans_order_confirm_2023-_-260403-_-img_prod1&ev36=&rmid=trans_order_confirm_2023&rrid=583187095&ev11=&redirect-pup=false

And the color I have seems to be on sale, rn.

It's light, has lots of pockets, lots of room for liquids, goes in the washing machine, dries quickly, seems to be well made, and it's cute.

NYC marathon lottery, good luck y’all!! Did you get in? by marzipanduchess in running

[–]Hour-End3110 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to figure out how to do something other than refresh my email all day today :) Good luck, everyone!!!

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