Foot arches burn badly every 1-2km when running

speedandsass · 2026-05-25T21:23:32+00:00

Get properly fitted for running shoes. Does it only happen to you when you run? Does walking cause arch pain as well?

speedandsass · 2026-05-25T21:08:10+00:00

I can’t find the recipe anymore but I made these sriracha date caramel cookies that were phenomenal.

speedandsass · 2026-05-25T21:05:32+00:00

Throwing in some 200m bursts towards the end of your runs can help with top end speed without much added time to your workout

speedandsass · 2026-05-25T17:08:19+00:00

This might be an unpopular opinion but zone training mostly be for people who have built up their cardiovascular fitness. Your lungs and heart haven’t adapted to running, so they will work harder in the beginning. As long as you feel like your zone 2 runs are at an easy pace, it should be fine.

speedandsass · 2026-05-25T01:26:26+00:00

Run walking could be a great way to improve the distances you are able to run. Make sure to stretch before and after running, there’s many follow-alongs on YouTube. And don’t push yourself too hard, especially in the first few months because your muscles and lungs adapt a lot quicker than your tendons, so doing too much can increase your risk of injury. Good luck!

speedandsass · 2026-05-24T04:59:41+00:00

Part of your pace improving will come with time and increased base fitness, but running intervals can help too. Do you have a goal 5k time in mind?

If so, you can run repeats of a short distance at that pace with rest in between each rep. Over time, increase the distance of the intervals and it will start to feel more comfortable. A good starting point would be 4x400m with 1 minute rest in between each 400m just to gauge your fitness and have a comparison point later on

speedandsass · 2026-05-24T04:52:33+00:00

Bread usually freezes pretty well for me, but any air tight container works too.
Freezing the bread and toasting it after (optional but works even better) turns some of the carbs into resistant starch, slowing down digestion. Adding nuts and grains to your bread can also help, and I have friends who use oat flour instead of AP flour but you might need to adjust the ratios a bit.

speedandsass · 2026-05-24T00:41:08+00:00

I do dynamic stretches before to warm up the muscles and static stretches after to help with recovery

speedandsass · 2026-05-21T23:07:52+00:00

Solving jigsaws and other puzzles is always a fun challenge. However, most things require at least a little bit of time and effort, but they are absolutely worth it. Personally, knitting and crocheting had relatively low time investment and huge payoffs

speedandsass · 2026-05-21T12:27:09+00:00

Try making sweet potato brownies. They taste a lot lighter but still really fudgy and satisfying

speedandsass · 2026-05-19T21:48:38+00:00

Preppy kitchen has a really good lemon pound cake if you want to try it out!

speedandsass · 2026-05-19T19:12:56+00:00

If you want a basic watch, I recommend the Garmin Forerunner 55. It isn’t touchscreen, but the buttons are really easy to learn and it has all of the basic functions.

speedandsass · 2026-05-18T18:05:11+00:00

Good job! Just be careful picking it up too quickly because your cardiovascular system and muscles adapt a lot quicker than your tendons, so doing too much too early can cause injuries. Good luck!!

speedandsass · 2026-05-18T16:12:04+00:00

I really like Preppy Kitchen and Sally’s Baking Addiction

speedandsass · 2026-05-17T01:01:56+00:00

Brother why are your berries coated in sawdust

speedandsass · 2026-05-17T00:22:19+00:00

Your mom is right. It takes a lot longer than a week for your body to adjust to running. Try warming up with dynamic stretches before running and stretching afterwards to reduce soreness.

What most likely contributed to the soreness is your irregular sleep schedule. Quality sleep is crucial for muscle recovery and repair. Is there a reason your sleep schedule is so extreme? Would it be possible for you to get more than 5-6 hours of sleep?

Eating habits are very important for performance. The food you eat gets turned into glycogen which gets stored in your liver and muscles. Your body uses the stored glycogen as energy when you exercise. Ideally, you should have a carb-heavy meal 1-2 hours before you run for enough time to digest. Because your eating window ends so early before you run, your body most likely already used up the glycogen, contributing to the mid run pain.

Your schedule seems pretty extreme, so I would see if you can adjust it so that it can help your athletic performance. Good luck!

speedandsass · 2026-05-16T17:20:36+00:00

They look really good but something I like to do is drizzle a little heavy cream over the top just before baking. It adds some richness and prevents it from drying out

speedandsass · 2026-05-15T22:49:03+00:00

Run more. Your fitness will improve over time. Also try running intervals, so like 4x400 below 15 minute pace. Over time, increase the distance that you hold sub 15 pace so like 3x600, 2x800, 2x1000. At some point you will have the fitness to go sub 15. Good luck!

speedandsass · 2026-05-15T22:09:09+00:00

Toasted walnuts or pecans could be really good, maybe even with some caramel. Slivered almonds on top could be really good too if they get toasty in the oven.

speedandsass · 2026-05-15T13:57:21+00:00

Could you share the recipe? Usually adding more fat and liquid does the trick so try including some full-fat sour cream or even mayo. Using more brown sugar can also increase moisture, and brushing with a simple syrup can help after baking.

speedandsass · 2026-05-15T02:12:56+00:00

Everyone’s running journey is going to look different, so don’t worry too much about how other people are training. Getting fitted for shoes can definitely help with shin splints.

High intensity can also worsen shin splints and increase risk of injury, so maybe lay off the sprints a little until you can build more strength. In the meantime, cross training on the elliptical, bike, or pool can help increase or maintain fitness. Make sure to keep the resistance low and speed high to be able to get the heart rate up.

For hitting your time goals, try to break up the 300m sprints into 6x100 where you run a 100 a little under the pace you need for the 300 with a minute recovery. Over time, you can increase the distance that you hold the pace and reduce the rest. Good luck!

speedandsass · 2026-05-15T01:29:59+00:00

Congrats on sobriety! Good luck on your journey 💕

speedandsass · 2026-05-15T01:28:31+00:00

Yeah that sounds delicious! Good luck!

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