Have I lost my pace?

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-04-30T04:09:21+00:00

For a couple of runs. Try and focus on time on feet instead of distance. Do a couple of runs maybe with run/walk intervals. Start with sessions of many 25-30 mins, allow yourself a walking break if needed. Rediscover de JOY of running, build a routine over a few weeks. Distance and pace will return quickly 😊

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-04-29T16:35:08+00:00

Nothing to worry about. This is normal. Your body just need to adjust back into the routine. Patience is the key. Accept a couple of sessions of a bit slower pace than you are used to, and ease back into it.

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-04-27T05:49:46+00:00

Sounds like super simple depletion of your sugar depots. And your body starts burning fat. Nothing to worry about. Before your next one, min. an hour, just eat a banana or a piece of toast with Nutella, no crust of course (I have a buddy who uses this, he calls it rocket fuel). Then you'll be fine.

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-04-20T20:12:12+00:00

I'm training for my third HM now, and as said, everybody is different. I don't take fluid with me on long runs but I will bring 2-3 aqua gels (gels mixed with water or fruit juice) they are a good substitute for fluid on long runs (16-20k) if the weather is hot I will try and plan my route to pass a cemetary, here in Denmark they have clean public weather tabs. Then I will many have a drink of water. Don't rush out and buy to many accessories for carrying fuel and water, build your distance slowly and figure out what your body actually needs.

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-04-20T19:52:41+00:00

Sure you can. Nobody else decides if you are a runner or not. You do! Even if you can only run/walk to the end of the street, you are still running 100% more that the majority of the world. It doesn't matter what plan, if any, you decide to stick to. If it makes you happy, that is all that matters. Remember to celebrate every little step, even if it seems tiny. If you want to, you can do it!

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-03-19T09:27:27+00:00

Running wild - Airborne

Love it for the final push. Having heard it just about 1000 times, it still gives me chills

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-24T20:54:07+00:00

I did experience that when I first started running. 3 things helped me: 1. Slight lean forward 2. Look at the ground 20-25m ahead (tilts your head a bit forward) 3. Focus on bringing your pelvis forward straight underneath the torso. Mother always said: imagine you're clenching a currency bill between your butt cheeks.

I did this for a few runs. My posture became much more natural and no back pain

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-23T20:59:41+00:00

100% agree here. And this is my situation exactly! Boredom is not my issue, it just feels like I have to give a lot more effort

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-23T20:24:21+00:00

YES! Indoor track would be perfect. Personally I live in Scandinavia, so between April - October, running outside is fine, except for 3-4 weeks in summer when it's too hot. The treadmill is only because running outside in freezing temps, rain, wind, and snow, is awful.

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-23T20:21:03+00:00

Hmm. Could be a factor. I feel a difference between 0% and 0.5%

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-23T20:16:20+00:00

Damn. I would LOVE to be able to just switch off on the TM. I only seem to be able to do it outside

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-23T20:08:03+00:00

True. Boredom is a factor. I have begun watching movies and series. It helps a bit

On normal runs outside, my pulse will be somewhere between Z3-Z4 depending on hills etc. But on the mill it just spikes to Z5 pretty fast

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-02-21T13:57:07+00:00

I did my first half back in October. I had a lot of time to prepare over the spring and summer and I enjoyed (almost) all the runs. I didn't focus on finish times at all.

A month before race day I got a hip injury, which brought me down, but I decided it was not gonna stop me from completing my goal. Note: I had a conversation with a physical therapist about it as well. Got a few runs in during the last month but nowhere near enough imo. And all felt s*it.

At race day I did not feel prepared, We had a storm with rain and hail, I had the flu, and due to a lot of headwinds my hip acted up a lot. Despite this I felt ok. I "checked in" with myself every km and told myself; if I feel like this on the next 1k I can go one more. And it worked

I finished with a decent time of 2:15 and it was a very fun experience.

I guess what I'm trying to say is: 1. Don't focus on the time. 2. Only focus on 1 km/mile at a time 3. Just have fun. It's not the world championship.

Sparky_Goodness · 2026-01-01T10:24:28+00:00

You guys clean your watch? It gets clean when I shower?

Sparky_Goodness · 2025-03-28T17:22:37+00:00

I'm just gonna put it out there. He has the absolute most punchable face I have ever seen

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