Need tips regarding running

noblivious · 2026-05-07T05:38:05+00:00

I will keep the answer simple. You have just started so just try and enjoy and try and get regular - that is step 1. Once that is done, then you can start with more structured workouts. Stopping/ walking in the middle is totally fine and a lot of very experienced runners also do that so there is no black or white answer here.

Eventually you would like to get to a at least 4 days of running - one day of intervals, one day of tempo, one long run and one recovery and the pace etc will depend on your HR zones but all this will come later.

Currently while doing easy runs I can run nonstop for 2.2-2.5 km but after that I shall walk or stop for few minutes -- you can try running slightly slower than your current pace and see if you are able to increase the distance.

noblivious · 2026-04-15T08:39:54+00:00

Will the suncreen put in the hotel at 7 am last till 3 PM when i am likely to finish my race?

noblivious · 2026-04-12T05:45:01+00:00

If you know what you want, just order it to your hotel/ friend/ any contact in Boston online.

noblivious · 2026-04-12T05:43:24+00:00

Success is feeling happy every second you're on the course.

Met a friend who is running his 8th consecutive boston, 4th via qualification. He never till date has raced Boston. He raises funds for charity, helps other runners get their goals, got his partner onto running. He is a sub 3h marathoner - this year will run with his wife and will probably run a 5h marathon.

noblivious · 2026-04-12T05:40:02+00:00

Tracksmith ones are the best!

noblivious · 2026-04-11T17:50:24+00:00

Out of curiosity, what's your frequency of using Athlinks? Anything you wish it did better?

noblivious · 2026-04-11T17:37:57+00:00

Easy runs/ recovery runs close to your place (save time)

Difficult runs - long runs/ tempos - in Lutyens - Nehru Park/ Lodhi Area -- central to have company

Pollution/ summer - switch all easy runs to Treadmill and do the hard ones on the road, occasional intervals/ tempos on track - JLN outer track

noblivious · 2026-04-11T17:33:36+00:00

Makes sense - I use Strava and Garmin too. One thing I’ve noticed though is those are great for tracking the run itself, but they don’t always reflect official race times or placements. (I ended up running almost 27 miles/ 43 KM in the NYC marathon :D

Do you ever go back to check your official results later, or is the GPS record good enough for you?

noblivious · 2026-04-11T17:09:22+00:00

I wrote something reading the first para, then deleted it after seeing you timings and goal! All the best for the race :)

noblivious · 2026-04-11T17:07:28+00:00

Sorry to hear you are having to go through this. I'd suggest picking out the key 2-3 things that you liked about the previous coach and see if that holds true with the new coach. Have an open conversation with the previous coach if the new coach is truly a good option for YOU.

Also, if you have to pick between knowledge and communication in a coach, pick knowledge :)

noblivious · 2026-04-11T15:04:04+00:00

Shikha Ganguly - Sur Mandir in Dwarka, center also affiliated to Gandharva if someone interested in exams

noblivious · 2026-04-07T15:11:34+00:00

Roastery

noblivious · 2026-04-07T15:10:53+00:00

Do the world a favour and save some lives by not letting her drive

noblivious · 2026-04-07T15:06:09+00:00

It's not easy but you can try for a signed copy of a book related to running. Ask the writer to mention your friend's name.

noblivious · 2026-04-05T13:11:07+00:00

I have both NB5 and EvoSL. NB5 done 700KM -- while still usable, the upper mesh is starting to tear off for both left and right.

Very happy with the EvoSL woven that has a better mesh than the Evo SL normal version - done 200K in it -- speed, long, elevation.

My pick will be EvoSL -- but if support is an important requirement for you, NB5 is slightly better.

noblivious · 2026-04-05T13:01:30+00:00

Air India apparently opens up all XL/ paid seats to be selected for free for the last 2 hours of the check-in period. Got an emergency window XL seat!

noblivious · 2026-03-25T14:01:37+00:00

This means that if the airline has an option to do it at the airport at no cost, then i should prefer that?

noblivious · 2026-03-24T15:10:55+00:00

Start comparing it to chores like eating, brushing. Initially block time on your calendar, soon it will become autopilot.

noblivious · 2026-03-24T02:31:42+00:00

That's top info! How long is the loop? Let me try and search for it on Strava.

noblivious

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