**Official Running Thread**

[ToySoldier#34]

It was real Recently, you were good

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

What's your goal? you may vomit.

Originally Posted by whodat

I want so bad to say yes, but alas, no. You will not die. Depending on if you have done any training at all, it could be challenging to run 3.1 miles if you have done nothing to prepare. If you do anything athletic on a regular basis, you should be fine. Just be smart.

Do not go out too quick, try and not to get caught in the moment and channel your inner Usain Bolt, only to run out of gas after the first mile. Start out slow. A good way to check pace, you should be able to talk, comfortably, to the person next to you while running. As the race moves on, see how you feel and adjust, either slower or faster, accordingly.

But above all else, have fun and good luck. Report back after the race, we all love a good running story.

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

It was real Recently, you were good

I survived. I ran it in a little over 31 minutes. It felt awesome. Jogged the enitre time except for a minute where I had to power walk. Might start doing these tbh.

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

I survived. I ran it in a little over 31 minutes. It felt awesome. Jogged the enitre time except for a minute where I had to power walk. Might start doing these tbh.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SHOES!

But seriously, get some good shoes and ease yourself into increases. Injuries are a bitch.

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

I survived. I ran it in a little over 31 minutes. It felt awesome. Jogged the enitre time except for a minute where I had to power walk. Might start doing these tbh.

Great to hear, as suggested take it slow and have fun, it's obviously good for you and gets easier the more you do it and more consistent you are!

[whodat]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

I survived. I ran it in a little over 31 minutes. It felt awesome. Jogged the enitre time except for a minute where I had to power walk. Might start doing these tbh.

Thanks for the update and awesome to hear. Get that next race on the calendar so you have something to work towards.

[cside]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

I survived. I ran it in a little over 31 minutes. It felt awesome. Jogged the enitre time except for a minute where I had to power walk. Might start doing these tbh.

Congratulations, great job!

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

Doing my first half in keto (no carbs) in march. Taken me over a year to get adapted to running long without carbs, but I think I'm finally there. Did 10 miles yesterday at 8:13 pace which is about 10 seconds better than my PR pace for a half.

Set a PR this morning at 1:49:13 on a pretty hilly course. No carbs!!!

Fat>sugar!

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

I survived. I ran it in a little over 31 minutes. It felt awesome. Jogged the enitre time except for a minute where I had to power walk. Might start doing these tbh.

Congrats!!!

[mr.MikeD]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

Set a PR this morning at 1:49:13 on a pretty hilly course. No carbs!!!

Fat>sugar!

Nice work.
Did you do melted butter shots?
http://www.sportsnet.ca/olympics/can...er-diet-study/

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by mr.MikeD

Nice work.
Did you do melted butter shots?
http://www.sportsnet.ca/olympics/can...er-diet-study/

I did the following:

1 tablespoon each of 70% choc chips, coconut oil, and unsweetened almond butter mixed up with a scoop of MCT powder and a pack of Starbucks Via. Separated that into 3 little pouches I made on my vacuum sealer

Also started the race with 1/2 packet of Keto/OS Max that I drank over the first 5 miles.

[mr.MikeD]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

I did the following:

1 tablespoon each of 70% choc chips, coconut oil, and unsweetened almond butter mixed up with a scoop of MCT powder and a pack of Starbucks Via. Separated that into 3 little pouches I made on my vacuum sealer

Also started the race with 1/2 packet of Keto/OS Max that I drank over the first 5 miles.

Cool - recommend any good resources to start out with the Keto thing? I'm curious but not sold

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

Set a PR this morning at 1:49:13 on a pretty hilly course. No carbs!!!

Fat>sugar!

Badass, congrats on the PR!

[laura22]

really nervous for next sunday. definitely the least trained ive been for 26.2 haha. no expectations though, only goal is to finish

weather looks good, 55 cloudy. so in the morning it will probably be 40s . is that shorts weather? can't remember warm weather rules

[cside]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

Set a PR this morning at 1:49:13 on a pretty hilly course. No carbs!!!

Fat>sugar!

Great Run!!!

[cside]

Originally Posted by laura22

really nervous for next sunday. definitely the least trained ive been for 26.2 haha. no expectations though, only goal is to finish

weather looks good, 55 cloudy. so in the morning it will probably be 40s . is that shorts weather? can't remember warm weather rules

I'm sure you'll do fine!! I like capris at that temp - but if you like to be cooler, then shorts. Just wear old sweatpants to the start so you can stay warm before you start.

[whodat]

Originally Posted by laura22

really nervous for next sunday. definitely the least trained ive been for 26.2 haha. no expectations though, only goal is to finish

weather looks good, 55 cloudy. so in the morning it will probably be 40s . is that shorts weather? can't remember warm weather rules

I follow the rule of thumb to look at what the temps will be at your projected finish in deciding on what to wear. That way you don't over dress if the temps increase during the race. As Cside mentioned, and I am sure you done in the past, just bring/wear throw away clothes for the corral to stay warm.

Best of luck next Sunday. Looking forward to the race report.

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by laura22

really nervous for next sunday. definitely the least trained ive been for 26.2 haha. no expectations though, only goal is to finish

weather looks good, 55 cloudy. so in the morning it will probably be 40s . is that shorts weather? can't remember warm weather rules

Go Laura!


Just take it easy and you should be good, that is definitely shorts weather for me with the temp getting into the 50's. As pointed out in the other post just make sure you are warm at the start.

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by cside

Great Run!!!

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

Badass, congrats on the PR!

Thanks!!!

[whodat]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

Set a PR this morning at 1:49:13 on a pretty hilly course. No carbs!!!

Fat>sugar!

Awesome job. Was this the Heart Mini 1/2?

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by mr.MikeD

Cool - recommend any good resources to start out with the Keto thing? I'm curious but not sold

If you are on a standard carb heavy diet, I'd recommend transitioning to a low carb diet like this one for a couple weeks before going full on keto.

https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...00-pounds/amp/


As for keto resources, I found the following book and podcasts very helpful.

https://mobile.audible.com/pd/Health...arch_c1_0_1_AL


https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...dagostino/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...no-part-2/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...ng-longer/amp/

Dom even answers one of my questions in the third podcast! #yeahi'madork

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by whodat

Awesome job. Was this the Heart Mini 1/2?

Thanks! And yes, was the heart mini

[mr.MikeD]

Originally Posted by mdmarvich

If you are on a standard carb heavy diet, I'd recommend transitioning to a low carb diet like this one for a couple weeks before going full on keto.

https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...00-pounds/amp/


As for keto resources, I found the following book and podcasts very helpful.

https://mobile.audible.com/pd/Health...arch_c1_0_1_AL


https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...dagostino/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...no-part-2/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/tim.blog/...ng-longer/amp/

Dom even answers one of my questions in the third podcast! #yeahi'madork

Nice thanks

[defcon]

Is walking long distances a good build up to jogging? I currently walk about 10-15 miles in an average day. I've been feeling better since starting to do it.

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by defcon

Is walking long distances a good build up to jogging? I currently walk about 10-15 miles in an average day. I've been feeling better since starting to do it.

I think so! It's a great start! Just make sure you've got good shoes if your going to start running. I'd recommend getting fitted at a running store. I learned this one the hard way and it led to some painful injury. Good luck!

[MDPrompter]

Run for your brain.....Weights and HIIT for your body.

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/...he-brain/?_r=0

[whodat]

NYC Half done and in the books. Such a great race and fun day. No time to waste though, back to training this week for the full next month.

Laura, how did Shamrock go? Did you find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Or at least at the finish line?

[jayman414]

I have been using my Garmin Forerunner 230 for several months now and always felt it's times were off. Today during my run I turned MapMyRun app on to see how the times compared and mapMyRun was always a faster time. It also lined up more with my average mile times. Has anyone ever had similar issues and what do you recommend to get my Garmin more on track?

[WidespreadMule3]

Put together two consecutive successful runs. Been working on slow recovery, running style and leg strength. If I can maintain through maybe Wed/Thurs I'm going to sign up for my first race! Only a 5K but considering a year ago I had a fractured ankle I'm very excited!

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Put together two consecutive successful runs. Been working on slow recovery, running style and leg strength. If I can maintain through maybe Wed/Thurs I'm going to sign up for my first race! Only a 5K but considering a year ago I had a fractured ankle I'm very excited!

Sounds great Mule, if you have any questions on form and technique stuff I'm happy to help and / or point you in the right direction in terms of links to check out

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

Sounds great Mule, if you have any questions on form and technique stuff I'm happy to help and / or point you in the right direction in terms of links to check out

Thanks! I've been trying to determine what kind of running style I have and if I'm landing properly. I was trying to gauge that on the treadmill yesterday. It looks like I'm doing a mid foot strike. I tried a heel strike and it hurt like crazy so I abandon that. The toe strike was really hard for me to do and threw me off more than it did good. I'm going to count my steps next time to ensure I'm hitting the 180 per minute to see about working on that.