fivemmvegemite 2w ago • 100%
I realised that recent issues I was having with legs and feet appear to have been caused exclusively by old shoes. I’m not sure how ppl get more than 800km out of a pair of shoes. Mine will barely last 500km.
Anyway, reminder to track shoe mileage and toss them when they get old. If you search it up you can find info on how to spot shoes that are no longer performing.
fivemmvegemite 1mo ago • 100%
I think if your body is not used to getting up at 5:30am and eating, its gonna feel weird. My only morning run is usually a parkrun, and I don’t eat before that. My other runs (12 - 16 km) I usually wait until I’ve had a large meal + 90 minutes then go.
I usually run in the evenings, I struggle with events because they usually are run early in the morning (so I have the same issue, having to get up early just to eat).
For getting past 10km, just make sure you are putting a long run into your weekly runs, and keep increasing your total mileage week on week. Yeah, it will be a struggle until your body can catch up to it.
fivemmvegemite 3mo ago • 100%
Thats a really good time for a first HM. I was previously not doing anything when running re listening to something but I’ve recently been trying to listen to podcasts that I dont have to pay too much attention to. It would be good to have someone to talk shit with as well, just to take your mind off it.
fivemmvegemite 3mo ago • 100%
How did you go?
fivemmvegemite 3mo ago • 100%
According to smashrun I’ve had 27 heart healthy weeks this year, which I’m pleased with.
fivemmvegemite 4mo ago • 100%
If its anything liek what Harry Morgon / Jog On organises that’d be neet
fivemmvegemite 4mo ago • 100%
That is incredible! Also good to see another smashrun user 😃
fivemmvegemite 4mo ago • 100%
I got a 1.5L back reservoir and have been using it for my longer (15 km +) runs. I’m stunned by the difference proper hyddration has made. Recovery time after longer runs has been much shorter as well.
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
Long run last night trying to make up volume missed through the week. Just a gentle jog at parkrun
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
Shin splints suck can confirm. Hope it stays good for you!
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
Oh its going to happen!! It felt like the hardest thing I have ever done. Looked at my stats afterward and realised I was probably only hitting 75% of my effort.
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
I’m probably an outlier. Nothing at all. My brain is busy mapping out the route ahead of me. Tracking pace, hr, reminding myself when it gets hard that I’ve done it before.
Taking in the environment: cars, other people, wildlife, trees, the sky, etc.
Mulling over the previous days events, planning the next day, theres a bunch of stuff that occupies my mind.
I did find a good podcast to listen to recently and so have given that a go.
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
Had another crack at a pb (under 5min /km). Missed it by 8 sec. Grrr
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
For a PT cruiser? Vanishingly rare in aus! But might be worth adding
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 75%
Had to be friendly for young kids, I mean if everyone is a bit older and they can handle it, could get a bit rough in the backseat.
![](https://aussie.zone/pictrs/image/8ba5da5e-be13-4079-80a8-185d359baf65.png) Not sure if anyone has a similar thing they do. There have been some arguments lately in our car so I guess here we are.
fivemmvegemite 5mo ago • 100%
Weird week for it. HR was all over the place, parkrun I was a bit sore and slow still from the weeks running.
Had no idea this was a thing to be honest. Edit: bit tone deaf but can see the value in the changes.
How are we feeling about the update to the app (for those that use it)? Its been a week and I’m still getting used to it.
fivemmvegemite 6mo ago • 100%
3-4 strength training days 2 cardio sessions is unreal. Keep at it, you are on the right track. Try extending the running time gradually. I tried running previously like 15 years ago but got severe shinsplints which put me off it for a long time.
I started going to parkruns in nov 22. I just ran as far as I could then alternated walking / running the rest of the way. It took me about 45 mins and I thought I was gonna die.
It took me until early April 23 to actually run the entire 5k without stopping. Time was down to 41 mins. Slow progression helped immensely in avoiding major injuries.
Also, don’t sell yourself short. You know what walking is. If you’re going faster than that you’re running. Jogging is just slow running (I’m sure there is a technical definition somewhere). If your going 45 mins alternate run/walk then stuff it thats a solid 45 min run in my book.
fivemmvegemite 6mo ago • 100%
Managed a pb today, getting close to 5:00/km.
fivemmvegemite 6mo ago • 100%
2nd half marathon done - quite chuffed with my result (just over 2 hours). Was a beautiful day but I need a nap now!
Russ Cook from Worthing reaches Ras Angela, Tunisia, after covering more than 9,900 miles in 352 days