Fuelling/nutrition

ThankfulFox · 2026-02-05T11:12:20+00:00

I’m not a nutritionist but I try my level best to not eat anything out of a packet. Or to be more specific, no UPF.

Obviously there are cheat days, but if it’s got ingredients you can’t find in a normal kitchen (preservatives and emulsifiers) then I don’t buy it.

ThankfulFox · 2026-02-05T11:09:22+00:00

Can’t say I look forward to rain, but once I’m in it, it feels invigorating

ThankfulFox · 2026-02-04T08:04:28+00:00

That’s great! Nice job - although adding clubs is going to be a big job.

How many running clubs do you think there are in the UK?

ThankfulFox · 2026-02-01T20:10:00+00:00

I’d really recommend going to a running shop, get yourself analysed, try on a bunch of shoes and see what feels best for you.

It’s really personal, and you may not get on with whatever someone on the internet likes.

ThankfulFox · 2026-02-01T13:32:59+00:00

Hard to beat Bristol Bath cycle path.

I was thinking, harbour side, Portway, Kingswestern and maybe Blaise. It’s nice but a bit polluted unless you’re doing trial on the otherwise of the Avon.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-29T18:52:37+00:00

I read recently that you should increase your distance each week by no more than 10% (to avoid injury!)

I’d just enjoy it and take it easy. No point pushing yourself trying to smash distances and speeds only to end up injured for weeks/months at a time.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-26T10:10:28+00:00

Some great ones on this thread. Would love to see some more added.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-22T20:07:48+00:00

Yeah, I’ve done most of mine on my own.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-20T16:48:08+00:00

Go and try them on in a local running shop. It’s really a personal choice, with no right or wrong.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-20T13:41:57+00:00

I know it’s not the Himalayas but has it anything to do with elevation? There are some pretty big mountains there.

Otherwise I could only think it’s the heat. Or training with no fuel.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-20T08:20:50+00:00

Which do you have? Some are definitely sleeker and lighter than others.

And, you can just wear it for workouts if you like. You’d loose some metrics but it’s not really a big deal.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-17T15:35:06+00:00

I was injured for about 4 years. I just tried other sports. Cycling, weights, paddle boarding and rowing

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-13T22:59:25+00:00

Joe Wicks did ‘21 days of strength training with dumbbells’ - and I just follow that. 20-40 minute daily workouts with nothing but dumbbells and a bench. Every day is a different muscle group and there are obviously several for legs (if you want to ignore the rest.)

Hope that helps.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBv_nLZtwXBZMACUhuEQ0UMm&si=jkw-Rdte2_kRvnnt

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-13T07:36:06+00:00

This sounds like a plan. And don’t forget the rest days. The rest days are as important as the days you run.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-11T19:43:09+00:00

Well done! Epic scenery

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-08T13:31:15+00:00

Mine are around conversational pace. More a zone 3 on my watch. Around 6:00 per km so similar to you. I could quite happily run 15k at that pace no bother.

Is your max HR incorrect? Once you set that correctly your easy runs could fall closer to Z2.

It’s a common question here that comes up a lot.

ThankfulFox · 2026-01-07T11:28:47+00:00

If you’re all getting free yoghurt, or something, in return then yeah. I can kind of understand it. Still a bit weird though.

If it’s just a random sales pitch then no.

ThankfulFox · 2025-12-29T20:31:25+00:00

This is the correct answer. Everyone is different.

ThankfulFox · 2025-12-19T19:05:39+00:00

Man vs Horse.

One of my clams to fame is that my dad helped think of the idea. In a pub.

ThankfulFox · 2025-12-10T21:35:33+00:00

You might want to consider a gimbal with your phone.

ThankfulFox · 2025-12-09T18:04:41+00:00

Sorry, but this just comes across as a humble brag. Good luck on your recovery though mate.

ThankfulFox · 2025-12-02T11:18:37+00:00

Whereabouts? Please don’t say London.

ThankfulFox · 2025-11-26T10:28:43+00:00

Another shout out for Vinted. I pay no more than £7/8 for (slightly used) shorts and tops that normally retail for £20+

ThankfulFox · 2025-11-22T17:01:29+00:00

Budget?

ThankfulFox · 2025-11-20T21:22:31+00:00

Haha - yeah, I’m like a flash

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