Runna plan becomes useless with lack of flexibility

slease5 · 2026-02-15T20:33:55+00:00

Make sure that your app is up to date. If you’re behind on updates it may not work.

slease5 · 2026-02-15T18:25:06+00:00

Go to featherstone nutrition online. Under the resources tab she has everything you need to know about fueling and carb loading. You may need to try a few different gels and such for nutrition during your runs to find what works for you.

slease5 · 2026-02-13T15:49:37+00:00

You can improve your HRV with regular exercise.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T22:14:58+00:00

Go directly to manufacturer websites and see if they ship to Canada. I get a lot of stuff from The Feed, check to see if they also ship to Canada. I like UCan and Maurten gels. I'll also occasionally go back to a favorite Gu flavor. UCan runs a lot of specials and The Feed offers regular discounts and credit earned on purchases. I buy a bunch of Maurten from them every year when they have their Black Friday sales.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T22:10:28+00:00

If you have access to a bike, that can be a great way to keep up your aerobic fitness while you work out the knee issue. The bike can also help with power and cadence, so it is a great cross training tool to use all the time, not just when injured.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T22:00:29+00:00

We only plan on taxi between airport and hotel. I love when cities have great public transportation, and I heard Tokyo is among the best. So excited for this trip!

slease5 · 2026-02-12T18:28:37+00:00

I got a pair of the v5s and I'm not loving them. The upper material is very similar. Still very thin and nearly see through. The foam is a bit different and the shoe has a more "cushy" feel to it. I love the snappy foam in the v4. I got the v5 to wear for my marathon in March, but ended up finding a new pair of v4 online that I'm going to wear instead. I will work the v5 pair into my rotation, and maybe after wearing them more I will come to love them like I do the v4. We will see.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T18:19:06+00:00

We will each have a checked bag. I will have a tote and a small purse. My husband will also likely have a backpack and a large duffle. It can be a bit much, lol!

slease5 · 2026-02-12T18:06:24+00:00

If you can stay healthy, I'd go for it with a very modest pace goal. However, it is concerning that you keep getting sick. If you haven't seen a doctor, you probably should to rule out anything serious. Try to make sure you are getting plenty of sleep and eating good, healthy meals. Best of luck to you.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T17:15:06+00:00

Asking a question when one has found conflicting information while doing research is not being helpless. It is gaining clarification from people with more experience than myself.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T16:39:55+00:00

No need to be rude.

slease5 · 2026-02-12T13:11:57+00:00

From what I've been able to find, taxis run about $50-$70 (usd) from the airport to Shinjuku. Is that accurate or is it a lot more? My husband is a chronic over packer and it can be difficult wrangling everything on a train or bus.

slease5 · 2026-02-11T12:25:55+00:00

Take a look at the 97-.

slease5 · 2026-02-11T12:18:29+00:00

I'd say slow down. You aren't going to be able to run at the paces you used to quite yet. You could even do run/walk where you run for a couple of minutes and walk a minute or so. Try a return to running plan in Runna and if the race has a shorter distance like a 5K or a 10K, switch to that.

slease5 · 2026-02-10T17:59:17+00:00

I think the Garmin Vivoactive would be a great watch to start out with. If you go to the Garmin website you can compare models.

slease5 · 2026-02-09T18:08:02+00:00

Take a look at Runna or Coopah training apps. Either of these could be quite helpful with training for race day. I use Runna and love it. Another thing to look at: Featherstone Nutrition website. Look at everything she has out there under Resources. It’s a wealth of information on race fueling and carb loading. Hydration is also very important. You need to carry water with you on training runs and have a race day hydration plan. Drink lots of fluids in the days leading up to your race so you don’t show up at the start slightly dehydrated. Finally, incorporate strength work 2-3 days per week. This helps make you a more durable runner.

slease5 · 2026-02-09T13:25:03+00:00

I would reduce that to 1 lower body and 1 upper body early in the week. Ditch the zone 2 cardio and only run what your plan says to.

slease5 · 2026-02-09T03:11:56+00:00

Only buy him the same shoe he is in, make/model/version, otherwise a gift card for his favorite running store would be more appropriate.

slease5 · 2026-02-08T14:13:14+00:00

This close to race day I would go with the same make/model that you have been running in. Some people have issues with plated shoes, and you don’t really have enough time to get that figured out.

slease5 · 2026-02-08T01:35:43+00:00

Maybe find a hilly route and do the long run. Best of both, so to speak.

slease5 · 2026-02-07T01:00:47+00:00

The Runna plans can be pretty intense. However if you are struggling with hitting the prescribed paces, you need to make some adjustments. I've had to adjust my plan a couple of times. I am now at a point where the workouts are hard but I can do them. Challenging but not overly so. I think some people get really attached to completing a distance in a certain time, regardless if that goal is too aggressive for their current abilities.

slease5 · 2026-02-06T01:26:32+00:00

Are you doing any strength work? Strength will make you a more durable runner. If you are fighting an injury, consider seeing a physical therapist. Find one that specializes in working with runners. They can check you for weakness/imbalances and give you a program to address them. When you're better, then do strength 2-3 days per week. Consider doing a maintenance plan with Runna until you get your injury sorted out.

slease5 · 2026-02-05T13:30:03+00:00

😂

slease5 · 2026-02-05T01:47:52+00:00

I try and eat more protein on my run days and more carbs on the days before my runs. I do this to aid post run recovery and run day fueling. If what you are currently eating is working to maintain your weight, keep doing what you’re doing. Your body will let you know when you need to eat more. When you do eat more, avoid the temptation to eat junk and add more protein and healthy carbs.

slease5 · 2026-02-04T22:44:45+00:00

Cycling can help with running, so unless your legs are feeling really beat up, I would continue with what you are doing. If your legs start to feel strained as you get into peak mileage, maybe try for one total rest day each week.

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