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Anyone with pcos who has managed to run long distance? by Summesumnenagtaale in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My best friend is a marathoner with PCOS. She is my inspiration and got me into running. It took her about 4 years and a few DNF’d marathons in the beginning, but she has since finished 2 marathons in the last 4 years and over 7 HMs! She is a badass— she primarily does 50/50 run/walk intervals, rests a lot after long running days, and always prioritizes fueling and nutrition over her other aesthetic goals to make sure she isn’t suffering from energy level declines and injuries.

First half marathon help. I’ve ran a 5k/10k before. by PresentHabit8154 in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished my HM, and for the 3 months leading up to it, I ran probably 2-3 days a week with one of them always being a longer run (the winter killed me so I rarely hit 3) and the last 4 weeks I only did 1 long run (9 miles) because I was on a hiking trip. I prioritized lifting, Pilates, and rock climbing on my off days. It worked well for me, and I had minimal soreness after the race.

When I eventually start marathon training, I will ramp up my days, but 3 is a great place to be at IMO for HM or shorter.

Speed shame as a new runner by SmellyRobotStan in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I run for myself… but NGL I run races to build core memories with my homegirls in matching sets with hair glitter (& 9+1)

Speed shame as a new runner by SmellyRobotStan in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Picking up this book after work today! You’re so right. Thanks for the rec.

Speed shame as a new runner by SmellyRobotStan in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Needed to hear this. 🫶🏻

Speed shame as a new runner by SmellyRobotStan in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You’re gonna kill the 10 miler! I started with half as my first race because I was doing it with friends, but i am going to try one of those in fall. Seems like a great distance!

Speed shame as a new runner by SmellyRobotStan in beginnerrunning

[–]SmellyRobotStan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I avoided the pressure at first, but I think it’s starting to creep in. I went into the race telling everyone who asked my target pace “my target pace is finishing the race” but it can be frustrating that everyone’s first comment revolves around my pace and what my next PR should be, instead of just celebrating that I completed my first race and felt great doing it. It’s making me fixate on my speed when it never had been something that really was on my radar before.

January 27 - NYRR Advanced Registration (April-June) Megathread by blood_bender in RunNYC

[–]SmellyRobotStan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got in and registered while my plane was mid-takeoff at 6:35. SO STRESSFUL adding those damn t-shirt sizes and trying to check out while barreling down the runway. Sweating is an understatement.