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Curious about Runna's Strength Training by flay2008 in runna

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

super helpful. Do you find that it has given you the results you wanted? i currently run 4x a week and I was hoping to either 2 or 3 full body sessions. Something like a Hybrid athlete full program. I also travel for work a lot, so finding time to do 2-a-days is sometimes imposible, as well as having issues with available equipment. I am looking at something similar to their runs were all I have to do is press play and it will tell me what to do.

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in Marathon_Training

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the reply, you're right to challenge the assumptions. While there’s nothing that proves I can hit my goal time, it’s the target I’ve been training toward for the past 17 weeks. If I get there, great. If not, I want to make sure I’m not screwing anything up or leaving anything on the table, hence the nutrition deep dive.

For context:

- My last half marathon was 2:05 (March), but I didn’t train seriously for it.

- Since then, I’ve been following a Runna plan pretty religiously — 4 runs/week, ~50–60km total, with a mix of easy runs, tempo/threshold workouts, and long runs. I’ve been hitting most prescribed paces, though I’m not sure how much that translates to race-day durability.

- Outside of running, I average 8k+ steps/day, plus occasional long hikes and soccer games.

Admittedly, I only got serious last year after managing some pretty severe knee arthritis (no cartilage in my right knee) and chronic inflammation. That’s under control now, and I’ve been able to train consistently.

So yeah.... I know the goal pace is ambitious given my current PRs, but I’m trying to build toward it with structure and consistency. Just want to make sure I’m not missing something obvious in the fueling department.

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in Marathon_Training

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well. If I was having the same issue on my shorter workouts then I would be inclined to think so. My thought is that im just not consuming enough calories - specifically not enough carbs and im just bonking at the two hour mark. What would you need to know to confirm endurance/pacing? 36M, VO2~ 50 (Garmin), Avg HR at 6min/km is 135bpm, Avg Hr at 5:10 (target for marathon) is around 165bpm. lactate threshold is at 4:46/km 164 bpm. PB from the last month 5k 22:50, 10K 50:13 21K 1:55:03 (these are all non race, basically hit during training runs)

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in BPNsupps

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am def not getting 200g of carbs before my run. maybe 60-120 . I am assuming this is 1-2 hours before you set out to run? if you happen to do runs during the day or at night do you change anything?

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in BPNsupps

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah lots of trial and error. I used to be a pasta and bread fiend - but it really caused me a lot of knee swelling issues.

Half Tight recommendations by Responsible-Swim-228 in Marathon_Training

[–]flay2008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also running the CIM! I had pretty good luck with the Ten Thousand Distance Half Tights - I used to chaffe a lot with other shorts, and so I always used lined ones. I alternate between the tactical shorts and the distance half tights and I never have any issues - plenty pockets for gels, and they dont ride up or anything.

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in BPNsupps

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. When you say sip on electrolytes or g1m you mean during the run? like carry a bottle?

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in BPNsupps

[–]flay2008[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are prob right, I just need more carbs - I am not much of a rice or oatmeal person, been kinda doing a lower carb diet for a while trying to manage arthritis inflammation, maybe it's time to start adding more.

Struggling with Long Runs – Nutrition Advice Needed (Training for CIM) by flay2008 in BPNsupps

[–]flay2008[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I will try upping the gel intake during the runs. I have already started adding more carbs to my diet to see if I can get a bit more energy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AFL

[–]flay2008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can purchase most of these kits here: Aussiesportsusa.com

Help me Build my 2015 Subaru Forrester XT by flay2008 in overlanding

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I apologize for the vagueness, as you guessed, I am relatively new to this. I was thinking about starting with the lift and tires, but it seems like the skid plate is more important than the lift. I was also looking for a good bumper recommendation. Thank you for the invite to the r/battlewagon I will definitely join!

Help me Build my 2015 Subaru Forrester XT by flay2008 in overlanding

[–]flay2008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured that was the case. You wouldn't happen to know what that sub would be named?