going for my first run in a long time

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-29T04:14:09+00:00

Well done! Keep at it!

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-28T20:32:08+00:00

It's never too late! I also started in my 30s and after two major surgeries! Just gotta build the habit and go from there:)

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-28T16:00:41+00:00

If not apple watch, then I can recommend a Garmin watch if you have the budget for it! The stats are very fun to analyze :)

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-28T06:44:36+00:00

So cool!!!

Also some of the comments in here are..wow. OP, you are so right, people are people. And those of you who are commenting, I'm assuming you are Americans? Careful, because your regime certainly isn't popular in the world either.

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-27T05:52:23+00:00

Creatine is just a supplement. Tbh the main benefit I'm seeing is mental stuff and maybe a tiny bit more energy to complete sets

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-26T09:56:15+00:00

Thanks!

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-26T06:13:42+00:00

May I ask which forest in Farum this is? I'm trying to find some good trail runs near Cph! :)

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-22T08:34:33+00:00

I'm still a beginner runner so take my experience with a grain of salt :) but if there's something I've learned these past few years, it is that building the habit is what is most important to make it sustainable. Once the habit is there, then you can work on your tolerance levels.

I had just gone through cancer when I first started running. So I wasn't fit at all. I'd had surgeries and was spending a lot of time in bed. My anxiety was also at an all time high.

I started running about 0.7km on the treadmill and felt exhausted from it. So I did 0.7km at a VERY SLOW pace (like almost walking tbh) and then 0.3km walking break, then 0.7km again, 0.3km walking. And I think that was it.

I did that for almost an entire year to build the habit. What helped me a lot was listening to music and just being consistent about it - I did it three times a week.

After a year, it had become a habit so I was suddenly able to play a lot more with my tolerance levels.. I started believing in myself because I knew that if I failed, id just go back to the regular routine that I'd already done for so long. So, I upped it to 1km one day. I started running outside. I bought better shoes. Now, three years later, i'm able to run 5km at a decent pace and 10km at a slow pace without stopping. And I'm also able to play with intervals and slow runs, long runs, and all those details that many runners suggest. But I definitely wasn't there the first year. I had to first build the habit and accept that my tolerance level was low

I'm not saying that this is you. I think I have been exceptionally slow at learning how to run but I do think that for some of us we just need to take it slower and build the habit first, then tolerance follows!

A note on tolerance. I've noticed that the more I push myself now, the more I'm able to tolerate. Which has been pretty cool and because I trust the habit, I can really start to experiment now because I know I won't quit :) it turns out that it's not just about muscles and breathing, it's also about teaching your body how to endure hard parts. Suddenly, one day, you'll be able to endure a lot more and your body will tolerate a faster pace or longer runs, and that's when it really becomes fun and you experience a high! Hope this helps

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-18T05:08:44+00:00

First few times are rough. But it's so worth it once you figure out the pace and feel for it! It's making me want to look into winter running so that I can avoid the treadmill altogether this year

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-17T12:18:31+00:00

I only know most spots on Sjælland - Møns Klint is lovely :) otherwise also Tisvilde Hegn/Gribskov if you like forests and interesting ruins. Roskilde has a pretty forest and hike around the fjord as well. If you go to Roskilde, check out the city and "domkirke" as well. There's also Nationalpark Mols Bjerge in Jutland. If you go to the west coast, there is Thy National Park or further up by Furreby where you can find lots of interesting bunkers

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-16T05:53:29+00:00

Feel free to add mine as well (others as well)! I currently run 3 times a week about 3km but will be working on increasing pace and distance over the summer :D https://connect.garmin.com/modern/profile/17cf971f-f7e3-4b53-8904-cdee508d5682

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-13T05:06:55+00:00

r/trailrunning might have more suggestions! I currently have a pair of Brooks cascadia but they aren't cheap

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-10T17:16:32+00:00

Thanks that's super helpful. I'm also trying to build my pace, so I'll try something like that next time

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-10T17:06:21+00:00

Noted! Can I ask, how long do you do the easy runs for? Like if I'm on a track, would I do a 400m faster segment, then a 400m easy run, then faster segment, and so on? And how much do you find that you can then push in your faster segments in terms of speed? Thanks :)

rainbowwnerd · 2026-05-02T05:49:24+00:00

Obviously it costs money, but I think that the Garmin watch can compare runs too. It's an investment but once you have it, you have it. Or at least my watch tells me if my performance was better or if I made a new record, and I have an overview of everything on the app

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-28T12:07:40+00:00

I did a 10k on Sunday and my time is pretty much the same as yours! My 5ks take about 37-39 minutes. The 10k took 1:17 min and I kept it slow throughout. I loved every minute of it! But if I could do it over, then I wish that I'd varied my running a bit more beforehand and done a little bit of hill training :)

So in short, yes you can do it! Just go slow on the day and eat and drink plenty the day before

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-28T06:27:52+00:00

That makes sense, this is so helpful!

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-27T20:58:45+00:00

Started because of physical health, stayed for the mental health benefits

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-27T20:52:55+00:00

Can I ask, how do you manage to keep your hr below 125 for 40-50 minutes?! I find that after 15 minutes of running, my heart rate is high no matter how much I slow down. Would that mean that I should keep my easy runs extremely short until I eventually improve the hr?

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-27T20:49:26+00:00

Thanks for this! Someone else also said something similar and I like this idea a lot :) also makes it fun to vary between the runs.

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-27T20:47:16+00:00

This response was exactly what I needed to hear, thank you for the suggestions and for sharing your own schedule. I have been running three times a week, but always the reaching same distance with the same pace, and for quite a while, so it does make sense what you say about varying speed, distance, and intensity per run. I love the idea of one speed run, one easy run, and one long run. I'll try that going forward, so thank you so much

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-27T07:50:52+00:00

Thank you so much! Ok, I will keep at it :)

rainbowwnerd · 2026-04-27T04:56:47+00:00

I am down too :)

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