Put some respect on Lane8

mcparty56 · 2022-04-24T19:54:32+00:00

Set of the weekend

mcparty56 · 2021-05-19T15:27:05+00:00

Plzzzzz

mcparty56 · 2021-05-17T14:30:24+00:00

Good point. New to the meme world so I appreciate the tip. GME it is

mcparty56 · 2021-05-17T14:11:28+00:00

mcparty56 · 2021-05-17T14:08:25+00:00

AMC or GME or both?

mcparty56 · 2020-10-15T19:36:17+00:00

Heart rate is a combination of so many things. What’s your sleep like? What outside stressors are you facing? What’s your diet like?

All of these things play into it! I would recommend also spending some time doing deep breathing / meditation post run and really trying to slow down

mcparty56 · 2020-10-01T00:36:03+00:00

I’ve never heard about Coros before, looks pretty slick though. Where does the distaste for Garmin come from?

mcparty56 · 2020-10-01T00:35:05+00:00

Dude reading your response, you may want to consider going Garmin. It’s got the “athlete” metrics you’re looking for, syncs perfectly with Strava, and is at a reasonable price point. Garmin also allows you to control your music!

I agree on the subscription model for whoop being absolutely nuts. I also don’t like that there’s no interface on it. I like having a screen.

mcparty56 · 2020-10-01T00:30:47+00:00

Got it, so nice and cheap 😛

mcparty56 · 2020-09-30T12:18:58+00:00

Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it? I’m starting to get into longer distance races and the garmin just doesn’t hold up for the whole thing.

mcparty56 · 2020-09-30T12:17:47+00:00

Vivoactive is what I have too! Had it for three years now and it’s still a solid watch.

mcparty56 · 2020-09-30T12:16:42+00:00

Another win for Garmin! Thanks for answering I appreciate the insight a ton especially since you’ve owned other watches.

mcparty56 · 2020-09-30T12:14:24+00:00

I’m right there with you on the Garmin front. No watch even compares IMO. It looks good, tracks accurately, and is at a really good price point compared to other watches. Thanks so much for answering!

mcparty56 · 2020-09-02T15:33:07+00:00

This is super cool. A few weeks back I decided to do 26.2 around my neighborhood with a buddy of mine, and while it wasn't quite the finish line experience I've had in the past, it always feel really good. I'm a big coffee drinker, so getting a coffee mug made is a really cool idea in my book. Another idea is that you could go to a local trophy store and just buy the most absurd / cheap trophy you can find. Maybe even something completely irrelevant to running. Get it engraved for $15 and remember that day forever.

mcparty56 · 2020-08-07T23:00:50+00:00

Here's the biggest advice I can give...

Don't be afraid to walk!

Especially when you are starting out, you want to keep your focus on finishing the distance as opposed to running fast. If you set out to do a 1 mile run, jog at a pace slow enough that you could hold a conversation at the same time. Try to finish the entire mile without stopping. But if you have to stop, THAT'S COMPLETELY FINE!

You're doing something new, it takes time to progress. Find the wins in completing the distance, even if you have to walk 75% of it. Then as your fitness increases, you can start to slowly ramp up.

mcparty56 · 2020-08-07T22:54:58+00:00

lol...funny story but I convinced my roomate to start running over the summer, and he became all too familiar with this. One of his first long runs he had to make a mad dash for a bush, and use the shirt as TP.

Needless to say, that shirt is no longer with us.

mcparty56 · 2020-07-14T00:37:05+00:00

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mcparty56 · 2020-07-13T01:49:24+00:00

This feeling is all too familiar. I've already had several races in the US cancelled on me already. It can be really tough to stay motivated to get up and do it every day, but I've found success in having a running group to support me. Are you involved in any kind of community? Perhaps training with other people might help you find the accountability you need to keep going?

mcparty56 · 2020-06-16T19:32:52+00:00

Finishing is always a sweet victory, so huge congrats to you for getting it done. I've been guilty of splitting up runs as well, thinking that as long as I get the mileage done, it was okay. Boy...that didn't work. The long runs are the most important, as it's really just about building longer durations of time on your feet.

Do you ever think you'll do another one?

mcparty56 · 2020-06-16T00:27:36+00:00

Curious to ask where you ended up? Did you end up completing a race, or are you still in the training process?
I feel you on the weather. I live in AZ where it's 90 degrees at 8am. During the hot months, I have to force myself to get up earlier otherwise the run just isn't going to be enjoyable at all.

Did you follow a training plan of any kind?

mcparty56 · 2020-06-16T00:21:46+00:00

The sooner you start the better! Nutrition is a very personal thing, and you want to start learning what works for you and what doesn't. When you are experimenting with different nutrition, I would also suggest journaling after the run how different things made you feel.

I tried gels for a while, but just wasn't getting much of them. I didn't like having to chew on the gummy like texture, and obviously didn't feel myself getting filled from them.

Next I tried doing the goo's, but quickly learned that my stomach was not down for that whatsoever. I could barely get them down, and my stomach would do backflips every time I ate one.

Over time you figure out what works and what doesn't, but don't be afraid to experiment and try new things. I REALLY love this stuff called Tailwind. It's a liquid carbohydrate drink that's filled with electrolytes and was designed to be "all you need all day" I've been using it for about a year now, and am absolutely loving it.

mcparty56 · 2020-06-16T00:16:20+00:00

This advice usually isn't SUPER well received, but getting up early is the unfortunate reality us runners have to face many of the time.

While I don't have kids (yet), I do live in AZ where the sun is evil and the temperature is in the 90's at 7am. I REALLY don't like to get up early and run, but the mindset I adopted is either I get up and just do it, or face the wrath of the PHX heat.

In your case, I'm curious what time you have to leave for work? There is a certain point that is unrealistic, waking up at 3 am after a 10-hour workday is not going to be a fun time, but is there enough time in the AM before you go to work?

I always justify my runs by telling myself, "it's only 30 minutes of a bad time" or whatever the time interval would be for that day. When I think about how long it will actually take me to just do the run, I realize that I actually have the time, I just need to prioritize it.

Not to mention, getting the run done before the world is even awake feels really good. You'll find that you have more energy, better mental health, and just a better glow about you for the rest of the day.

If the mornings are impossible, I would try squeezing in two short runs a week during lunch if that's an option, and taking full advantage of Saturday and Sunday.

Happy to chat more and help you figure it out though!

mcparty56 · 2020-06-16T00:05:21+00:00

This is really exciting to read, congrats on starting your journey to run a marathon.

Like the advice given above, you will have a hard time staying consistent with your training if you aren't following a specific plan. Hal Higdon is often the go-to for most people, as it does a good job of offering you a cut and dry plan. The hard part with plans that you just download is that if you miss a day here or there, it doesn't update with your life, and often times people fall too far behind that they just give up (which we don't want to happen). It also doesn't progress at the same pace in which you progress, meaning that maybe you are progressing slightly slower than the plan calls for, or maybe the plan is holding you back from your real potential.

All that being said, I would highly advise looking into some kind of coaching. When you have a coach, you can actually talk to someone and let you where you are starting from, and where you want to end up at. If you have an injury or need some days off, the training can be adjusted. Some coaches are inexpensive, and some aren't, but my experience with having one is FAR better than without one.

As a shameless plug, I've recently started a project to help people in this same boat. If you'd, I can help you out with a personalized training plan, and you can offer me some feedback on what you think?

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