Running

Hey everyone,

I've been running somewhat seriously since about 2021, logging minimum 20 km/week year-round, and ramping up/down according to races. Last year I ran my first marathon and ended up bonking pretty hard at 30 km in. A tale as old as time itself. I wasn't following a training plan so I definitely didn't put in enough weekly kilometers to have a good aerobic base etc.

Anyway, this year I'm following the Hanson advanced marathon training plan. I'm 9 weeks in (out of 18) and I feel like the cumulative fatigue is already starting to slap pretty hard. I'm working on slowing down the easy runs which is helping, and the last few weeks have also been quite hot and humid which isn't helping. I am also trying to ramp up my carb intake which has probably been a bit low.

Anyway, my question - seeing as the advanced plan was probably a bit much to chew for my running level (going from 20-30km/week - 70-80 for the last 2 months), and I'm already feeling the fatigue, should I stick to the prescribed one week taper, or make it a two week taper? It seems like most plans generally have a two week taper.

I was thinking about maybe doing one tempo run about two weeks before the race, then hitting 40-50 km that week, and the suggested ~30 km on race week. According to the training plan, the week before race week should be 86 km.

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I've been running for two years and I love a structured training plan from an app, as it keeps me motivated. However, I have tried humango (I also swim/bike) and garmin training plans and even with having data from my previous runs, they always make me go too fast and too far. For example, I'm trying a garmin 10k plan and told it I ran 1-8 km/week before starting, and it has me doing 12k first week, 18k second week and the third week starts with a 12k long run! This is when I set my goal date in october, so plenty of time to build up slow. I have had trouble with shin splints in the past and try to keep to the 10% rule (even 5% when I do other sports) but this means I cannot follow these training plans. A lot of training plans for 10k also require 4 runs a week, while I cannot do more than 3 without feeling like I'm pushing myself to hard. Does anyone know a nice training plan or app that can link to a sports watch and doesn't go overboard on distance?

The shoes are Adidas Duramo Speed 2, a perfectly decent budget running shoe that I picked up for about 50€. It serves me fine for runs up to about 16km.

The one thing that bugged me was the gross sticky feeling of the insoles. So I tore those out and replaced them with the still really nice insoles of my recently retired Altra Escalante Racers. They fit well, and it feels like an instant upgrade!

Adidas are size 14 (US). The Altras were size 13.

I am planning to run my first marathon this year and I am looking for recommendations for an app that can build training plans and can gradually guide me through the preparation. I was using Runna before but I find their prices ridiculously high, and I am thinking of migrating to another app.

Are there any good free apps or some apps with plans up to 10€ a month worth considering?

I'm going to be following the coverage again. It was a lot of fun following along last year, and this year there are bound to be surprises given the highly competitive field in both the women's and men's races. I've even invited people over for a viewing party! (We'll see if any of them show up...)

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So I have found some swimming pool googles with some generic prescription that is close enough to my day-to-day glasses that are good enough to make sure I don’t hit anything or anyone while swimming.

I can’t, however, find a similar solution for running. I rather not use contact lenses or my daily glasses for running so not asking for solutions like that.

Do you know of any generic glasses for sports/running that offer prescription lenses in some generic prescription? Thanks!

I just finished C25K, Week 5, Day 3 last week. During the run, I had a very slight knee pain that I was able to push through without any problems. After the run, I had a slight ache on the bottom left part of my knee only the left leg whenever I was walking. When I tried running or squats, it hurts more than walking. I t

Now I skipped strength training and running two times of this week. I train at Tu/Th/Sat and I already skipped the first two due to the pain. Should I run on Saturday when the pain goes off or should I run next week? Maybe I should rest for longer? I'm planning to get fitted for running shoes next week.

Other details:

• I started in the middle of March
• Running Program: C25K
• Strength training: r/bodyweightfitness Reccomended Routine
• Repeated the first 3 weeks of C25k and also skipped the 3rd day on the first 3 weeks.
• Normal BMI
• I run in worn out knockoff nikes.
• I run in a soccer field or pavement depending on availability. No trails around here.
• Cadence is 150 according to Nike Run Club (app) but I haven't counted it yet
• Pace is 12 minutes/mile or 8 minutes/km. In hours, 5mph or 7.5kph

TL;DR, they may help with recovery, but not so much with run performance.

I just started running this year and I have to blow my nose every 2-3 miles when I run. Does everyone do this? Will it ever end?

So who is illegal around here? 😝

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