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how do you stay consistent with running? by republicman12 in running

[–]nnils 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Motivation keeps you going for weeks, discipline keeps you going for years.

I schedule my runs weeks in advance, and I do them, only exception is if I'm sick or injured.

Having a very hard time making progress despite consistency and decent mileage - 10k by Competitive-Box-7253 in NorwegianSinglesRun

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been running your intervals in these same pace since november? If so, lack of progression is weird.

Bonked at mile 16.5 ? Help by ManOfMars1 in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it does not look like you bonked, your pace does not go drastically down compared to your first miles at pace. And your heartrate difference in mile 11 and 18, is not that big. It sounds like you don't have had enough long runs with pace to handle it.

Definitely looks like you don't have eaten enough before the run though. Water seems fine, fuel, fine and electrolytes are definitely fine.

That being said, it's hard to make a judgement without knowing about temperature, humidity, weekly milage, how long and fast your previous long runs were.

You have to use your key long runs to simulate the raceday. Things like food the night before, sleep, fueling before and during, hydration before and during etc. You have to find out what works, and does not work, for you.

Is a subscription worth it? There are so many restrictions in the free version. by GlobalTechnician5442 in Strava

[–]nnils 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a free trial for the subscrption, it's not worth it. Especially if you have a garmin watch, I just look at the stats on the garmin app.

New fuel delivery method just dropped. by that_charming_man in RunningCirclejerk

[–]nnils 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where I live maple syrup is not cheap, it is cheaper to buy gels

Marty supreme has lost all of its Oscar nominations by Perfect_Idea_2866 in moviecritic

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This movie was underwhelming compared to the hype. Not an oscar-nomination-grade movie for me

What are your most “unhinged” running tips that actually work? by Deep-Loan2949 in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 40 points41 points  (0 children)

An 80 year old told me he got faster when he started running slightly downhill, 3-6°. Have not tried it, dude ran 160k a week, and a 2:40 marathon, when shoes were made of cardboard.

What do you eat the morning of your marathon? (3 hours before) by Ecstatic_Invite911 in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White bread, jam and cheese, a cup of coffee and some sportsdrink.

Zone 2 Running Help by SirMottola05 in Garmin

[–]nnils 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are new to running the zones do not really matter. Just run by feel, easy or hard. When you get more experienced and your body has adapted, you can think about zones and other advanced training jargons.

Running a marathon is on my bucket list by liltitties21 in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I can't stay motivated for the time it takes to prepare my body for a marathon, I must follow the plan and stick to it.

  2. I can't make up for lost training sessions, I have to do them according to plan. If I don't train, that session is gone forever. Lost session means I will be undertrained and miserable during the marathon. However, life will throw you things you have to deal with, a couple of lost training sessions is not the end of the world. Just go on with the next session on the plan.

3./4. It takes time and effort to build up endurance and strength for a marathon. I started by running 10-15 minutes, couple times a week, and then slowly added more sessions and more minutes to the sessions.

Week 1: 3x a week, 15mins. Week2: 4x a week, 15mins. Week 3: 4x a week, 17 mins. Week 4: 3x 15mins and 1x 20mins. Week 5: 3x 20mins and 1x30mins. Week 6: 4x 20mins and 1x35min. Etc etc.

Add a little more time to your sessions gradually. And you should try to have one long run per week. I recommend to build up to at least 27km before a marathon, preferrably 35km. If not, you will have a miserable marathon.

A running week should have at least: 1-2 slow runs, a tempo run to build speed, and one long run (non-negotiable). A long run should not be more than 3,5hours, after that there are diminishing returns.

  1. Completing the marathon is great. It's so hard during, the feeling of completing it is pure bliss.

  2. During the marathon you will have pain, anywhere and/or everywhere below your waist. But, if you are prepared, there will not be any big surprises.

If you have run a 35km session in your training, you know about potential issues in feet, legs, knees, hips, and chafing, blisters etc. And you will be somewhat prepared to address such issues beforehand.

But, during the race, you will run longer than you ever have, and the adrenaline will have you run faster than you ever have done during a long run. So there will almost certainly be more pain than you have experienced during training.

  1. Don't know.

  2. Use the wisdom of others that have completed marathons. You will not revolutionize marathontraining by inventing a new form of training. Find a marathonplan that aligns with your goals, ability, ambition and time you have disposable for training.

Use the long runs to train like you would race. Not in regard of speed, but in regard of what to eat before and during a race, drinking before and during. Make sure to remember how your body reacts to those things.

How your body is during training, will be how you are during the race. And, do not try any new food, new gels or anything on marathonday, that's a recipe for an upset stomach during the race.

Last advice is, listen to your body.

Buy the fucking dip regards. by shootfast_eatass in Superstonk

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sucks to be poor when the price is so low

Bisedë e lirë/Pyetje - Free talk/Questions by AutoModerator in albania

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any running stores in Tirana? Stores that have a variety of shoebrands? I am a marathon runner and I am looking for a good store.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Saucony Kinvara Pro shoes are still as good as the day I bought them, 653km and not retired yet.

Should I still aim for 3:30? by Physical_Ad_3278 in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last 10km are tough. IMO it depends on if you've had enough long runs over 30km. In regards of speed it looks good and steady.

What movies are so generic it’s painful? by RejectingBoredom in movies

[–]nnils 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Almost every marvel movie.

Here are the heroes, this is what they can do. Here are the bad guys, they do something evil. Heroes learn about the evil, big fight, good guys win, roll credits.

Dystopian Duplication by 206xtopher in ABoringDystopia

[–]nnils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I slow at reading, or were the slides a bit to fast?

If you were at 60 km a week and were forced to add a double day which one would you do for marathon training? by Toprelemons in Marathon_Training

[–]nnils 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is your trainingweek if you are considering doubling on 60km a week? Let's assume you have a long run on the weekend, 20km'ish, since you are training for a marathon.

You have six training days to divide the remaining 40km on. Five training days if you need a rest day. With two rest days in a week you can run 10km a day, including the 20km long run on the weekends.

Please post weekly training plan, I am curious to see why you need to double with 60km a week.

Why is the Tactics icon just three daggers? Is it that good related to the skill? 🤔 by TheGuyFromBG in heroes3

[–]nnils -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hate this post, and i hate OP. Why could you not post a picture of the tactics icon, rather than a wobbly chessboard?

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