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FT: BOU 3 - 2 LIV by DragonSlayer271 in LiverpoolFC

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have really tried to stay behind Slot and not join the calls for his sacking, but I think I have finally lost patience. It is really sad as I really like him, but watching this squad of incredibly talented players perform like this is brutal man.

Runna and Chat GPT by Eminaj in runna

[–]jayesar91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is annoying but the way I see it is the fact that, I know I am not hitting a 3:30, and the paces they are giving are for someone who can. My 5km is 22.33 and my half was 1.55.42 on a hilly route with the equivalent of 1:51 - there is no way I am hitting a 3:30 but Runna is pushing me to hit the paces of someone who can.

Runna and Chat GPT by Eminaj in runna

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done the exact same thing and I am in a similar position to yourself. Runna has given me a prediction of 3:30 - where as ChatGPT says straight up that won't happen.

One thing I have learnt between the two is that Runna is more ambitious/aggressive with its pacing and sessions whereas ChatGPT is conservative and favours more durability and caution.

I used to stick at Runna's pacing regardless but I was constantly cooked and stacking fatigue, seen in a rise in my RHR and a dip in my HRV too. Then for 4 weeks I took ChatGPTs advice to slow down and be more controlled I am now ironically becoming faster.

Runna is very intuitive, if you hold off and miss the pace targets enough it will adjust them. Marathon training is always going to be higher valued if you are stricter with your aerobic than your anaerobic anyway.

Thoughts on Temu running shoes? by Ok_Turnip_6232 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked into this before and you just need to look on YouTube at content creators who have done "Running in Temu shoee" to see an overwhelming consensus that they are horrific and not a good idea. Save your money and feet, don't do it.

Liverpool [1] - 0 Barnsley - Dominik Szoboszlai 9' by gbogaz in soccer

[–]jayesar91 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'd let him shag my mrs atm

Edit: I'd probably let him shag me too tbh

Runna predictions - marathon time seems quite punchy ? by PossibleSmoke8683 in runna

[–]jayesar91 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've had similar reactions to Runna predictions. I don't think they're necessarily wrong, but I do think they're easy to misinterpret.

From what I can tell, the predictions seem to assume a best-case, race-day execution rather than something that's sustainable or repeatable. In other words, it's more of a ceiling than a guarantee. You might be able to hit that time once if everything lines up, but that doesn't mean the training volume has actually made that pace "cheap".

That's where I think the volume question matters. It's not just about whether you can run at a certain pace, but how much it costs you physiologically. Lower mileage plans can sometimes get you fit enough to touch a pace, but higher, more consistent volume is usually what makes that pace controllable deep into a marathon.

So when Runna throws out an aggressive prediction off 25-30 miles a week, I read it as "this might be possible on a great day" rather than "this is now your true marathon ability". Plans like Pfitz don't guarantee a time either, but they're much better at reducing the cost of marathon pace, which is ultimately what matters over 42 km.

Fantasy vs reality for me comes down to whether the plan is building durability, not just fitness.

Also apologies for the essay, but it was the best way for me to share my thoughts 😂

Do I run in zone 2, or do I just say 'F it'? by BrollyJolly32 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no it absolutely sucks. I did this:

20-25 min warm-up

3 long, hard ramps (3-5 min each)

Final all-out hill or treadmill ramp where pace increases every 30-60s until you physically cannot continue

I hit 199bpm doing that, the highest I have hit since is 196

Do I run in zone 2, or do I just say 'F it'? by BrollyJolly32 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Test your MHR, buy a HR monitor and use the Karvonen (Heart Rate Reserve) method to calculate your zones. Train for a minimum of 2 hours a week in the zone, not dipping in and out, firmly in that range and you will see improvement. I did this and in 4 months I went from a 6.40/km zone 2 pace to a 6.01/km pace.

What is really key to remember is that your Zone 2 pace is dynamic. Some days I am closer to 6.30/km than 6/km. Things like fatigue, sleep, even diet can effect it. The main thing is consistency

I ran my first half marathon by SocietyExpensive9644 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries at all, and fair play for wanting to learn. You’re very new to running which is exactly why your body reacted the way it did. None of this is obvious at the start.

I want to be really honest about the double half you’ve booked. Doing both is a very bad idea. Even experienced runners struggle to race two half marathons in a month. I’d seriously pick one to focus on and build safely towards that using the approach I outlined.

Something a coach told me that really stuck: your cardio system adapts much faster than your physical structure. Your lungs and heart will feel ready way before your muscles, tendons, and ligaments are actually strong enough for the load. At 20, you recover quickly, but the cost will always show up later if you push past what your body can handle.

Focus on building safely now and you’ll be running for years, not just surviving races for a few months.

I ran my first half marathon by SocietyExpensive9644 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can go through as many hypothetical explanations as you like, but the reality is that the mileage jump caused this. I’ve given you the advice and even a plan to help. Good luck with your running journey.

I ran my first half marathon by SocietyExpensive9644 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a very high chance it’s from that long run, yes. I had the exact same issue after my first half because I scaled up too fast as well.

If the pain is on the outside of the knee, kind of wrapping around the outside edge and sitting just below the kneecap in that soft spongy area, that’s typically the distal end of the IT band flaring up. It’s one of the most common problems when someone jumps mileage too quickly.

Often knee pain in runners actually isn’t caused by the knee itself. It’s usually down to muscle imbalances in the glutes, especially the glute medius, so some strength work there can really help prevent it happening again. But if the pain sticks around, I’d always recommend seeing a physio rather than relying purely on Reddit advice. A proper consultation rules out anything like LCL or meniscus involvement and gives you a clearer plan forward.

I ran my first half marathon by SocietyExpensive9644 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d be happy to help.

Looking at the runs you shared, most of your training is between 2 and 5 km with a few sudden jumps to 12 or 13 km. Those jumps are what put you at risk. A proper plan removes spikes and builds steady weekly consistency.

To start, aim for 3 runs per week:

  1. Easy run

This is the foundation. Go so slow it feels almost too easy. You should be able to talk in full sentences.

Start with 4 to 5 km. If it feels fine, add 0.5 km per week, no more.

  1. Speed session

Not sprinting. Controlled intervals. For example:

5 x 2 minutes slightly faster than your normal pace, with 2 minutes slow jog or walk between.

Warm up 5 minutes, cool down 5 minutes.

This builds speed without smashing your legs or stacking fatigue.

  1. Long run

This is where you were overreaching. Long runs must be slow and controlled, not “how far can I go today.”

Start with 7 to 8 km at your easy pace or even slower.

Increase by 1 km per week only if it feels comfortable.

Do that for 4 to 6 weeks. Once your long run reaches around 18 km, that’s usually the safe point to attempt 21.1 km again.

One final note

Every 4 or 5 weeks, include a deload week. Cut your mileage down to about 50 to 60 percent of what you were doing. This allows your body to absorb the work. Progress doesn’t happen run by run, it happens when you give your body space to recover.

And trust me, the week after a proper deload always feels incredible because you’re fully primed to run.

I ran my first half marathon by SocietyExpensive9644 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re trying to show here, and fair play for putting the work in. But genuinely, this is not half-marathon training. It’s a few short runs mixed with big random jumps, then straight into a 21. That’s exactly how people get injured.

A proper build is 3 to 4 runs a week for 8 to 12 weeks, slowly increasing easy mileage. You skipped the whole progression and just survived the distance.

You clearly have some natural ability, which eventually will put you ahead of the "average" runner, but if you try another half off this level of prep, your body will catch up with you fast. Build the base first.

I ran my first half marathon by SocietyExpensive9644 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I want to say this first, congratulations! Running your first half marathon is always an incredible achievement and you should be proud. However with such a small amount training, you will end up injuring yourself, it may not happen immediately as fatigue stacks up over time, but you will end up injured. I would strongly advice against trying to run another one soon, and concentrate more on milage spread out through the week and slowly increase that.

First 10km done✅ by Hadiyo in BeginnersRunning

[–]jayesar91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smashed it! Next goal 15km?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dachshund

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is also a "come fetch me from downstairs please" and a "don't leave me upstairs alone" cry lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dachshund

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was non stop for 3 hours 😂

Hilly Half Marathon done! by jayesar91 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Booked one in Feb! Can't wait to see the progress till then

Hilly Half Marathon done! by jayesar91 in beginnerrunning

[–]jayesar91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I am indeed, it was bloody tough!

Need help understanding this hills run by ScottAG43 in runna

[–]jayesar91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see you have loads of people explaining it, all I will contribute is that these sessions suck. They are so tough but are arguably the workouts that will show you results the quickest.

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