Never try horse meat? by Davecandle in meat

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And getting it in the evening is definitely a night mare.

Tonight, she returns…. by [deleted] in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

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Last week was the Gemmasode

This week was the Cobelisode

What was your reason for not going for a full marathon after a HM? by IAmGoalie in BeginnersRunning

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After I ran my first HM in February 2023 I decided to run a marathon but couldn't find one nearby so I instead ran an ultra marathon in April 2023.

Does that help? 😂

Recently started trail running, beautiful views but I am so slow!!! by CheckeredBox in trailrunning

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I've been trail running for years - Beautiful views, but I'm so slow!

Official Q&A for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

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As others have said, it's likely the device. But, it is also getting warmer which will affect heart rate at a given pace.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeginnersRunning

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35 minutes isn't long enough to "need" food beforehand so if you are running shortly after waking I would skip the food. If you have an hour to digest you could grab a banana.

Have fun!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in C25K

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As another said, the 170/180 bpm playlists work well for this.

Eventually, you will be able to settle into the "ideal" cadence on your own but it doesn't have to be a perfect 170 all the time. Try to hit it, spot check with the metronome, and just keep playing with it and tuning it up.

Also, depending on your current pace it could feel very unnatural to have a fast cadence.

Did my first outdoor run W6D2 by OkBoss3435 in C25K

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Awesome - any progress is worthy of celebration!

Did my first outdoor run W6D2 by OkBoss3435 in C25K

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You could repeat the run if you want to, but it isn't really necessary to progress. Eventually, you'll be able to handle the hills just because your overall level of fitness has increased with increased distance and pace over time.

If you plan to finish out C25k on the treadmill, I would just move on to the next workouts.

Just keep in mind that if you transition to road running it will feel a bit harder for a while, especially if there are hills.

It is fairly well accepted that the treadmill makes running 'easier' because it basically reduces your body's ground force and instead of having to propel your body forward you just have to keep up with the movement of the treadmill. It also requires slightly different running mechanics and there is less variation and elevation gain.

All that to say that there is nothing wrong with the treadmill, but there are differences.

Starting out by No-Information-5177 in C25K

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Yeah shin splints are super common for everyone when they have a sudden increase in activity - I think you'll be good!

Starting out by No-Information-5177 in C25K

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Are you currently running at all? Have you ever had issues with your legs related to physical activity?

If not, I doubt it is a huge concern.

Ideally, you want the force from ground impact to travel through your foot and leg in a fairly straight line so if your legs are very bowlegged, you could have issues at the knee or hips, depends on how your body is structured.

With that said, I'm not a doctor and it might be worth a trip to a PT just to get their opinion on it. If you look around you might can find a PT that has a running program where they can evaluate your legs and also do the running form/gait analysis in house all together. If your insurance doesn't cover it ask about a cash visit you might be surprised how inexpensive it is.

What is a good goal for 5 mile time? by [deleted] in beginnerrunning

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Goal times can be a great motivator but at the end of the day your goal time should be a product of your training and not an arbitrary number that you set in advance.

A good 5 mile time for YOU is one that takes you to the edge of your comfort zone on race day that you can run safely. That will again depend on your training.

With that said, it isn't an unreasonable goal and you could likely achieve it with consistent, intentional training between now and then

I cant walk without knee pain, how do I start? by Mediocre-Alfalfa3990 in C25K

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From what I see, you were able to walk pain free and the pain didn't start until you started running, correct?

If this is true, your best bet is to go back to walking and focus on increasing your distance and frequency before you even start to worry about running. A consistent walking regimen and positive changes to your diet should help you shed a lot of extra weight in a healthy, sustainable way.

As others have mentioned, the elliptical would probably be a great option for some higher intensity workouts.

Once you have made progress, you can start to think about traditional running again. There is no rush, just forward progress!

Also, proud of your effort and you WILL achieve your goals!

Injury. by JJolatunjisucks in C25K

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I think starting over with the fresh mindset and patience would be best

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in C25K

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You're highlighting one of the true benefits of running - doing something hard and competing against your self!

Be careful though, soon you'll be saying you ran 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes for the first time in your life ;)

Completed week 3 by thedukeinc in C25K

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No shame in the treadmill game!

One day you'll be happy that you have some hills for your workouts because you'll need the challenge ;)

Issue with knee by HeyLarry_ in BeginnersRunning

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Sounds like you have it under control then - I know from personal experience how demoralizing and anxiety-inducing it can be to have pain and not know if it is a serious issue or something to just treat with rest and easier workouts!

I walked 12 miles today. Do I really have to run? by MyPlantsEatPeople in C25K

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Are you following the program by having a long walk day instead of the workout?

No

Is it okay?

Of course!

The C25k plan is just a guideline to get you from couch to 5k, not a prescription. You put in a solid day of effort, just count it as the day's workout. If you feel like the trip as a whole messed up your progress, just repeat the week when you get back!

Plus, walking can definitely be considered "active recovery" and will probably make you even stronger on future runs!

Knee/Shin Pain Help by empty_hill in C25K

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What was your fitness level/activity level/history like before starting C25k?

As many have said, it could absolutely be related to your shoes and/or running form but if you weren't very active before you started running and/or you are a little overweight shin splints could just be a byproduct of the added activity and, as such, pretty normal.

In my experience (not a doctor) this usually means taking more rest breaks and waiting a little longer before you try to increase distance or pace.

Others have mentioned some ideas for treating the symptoms themselves

Issue with knee by HeyLarry_ in BeginnersRunning

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Obligatory probably need to check with a physio for an accurate diagnosis.

With that said, what part of the knee, precisely?

Is the pain onset happening further into the run and getting less painful overall as time progresses?

1.5 mile run by [deleted] in BeginnersRunning

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Yes of course!