My favourite running time is at 5 am cuz it works for my schedule, the world is asleep still and I'm the only one out there, minus the one biker I wave to on the pathway every day :)
I find running on a Sunday morning is the run I look forward to due to the lack of people/vehicles around. I'd find it hard to get up at 5am though 😕. Good on you for doing that 👏
I really need to do more strength and mobility work. "Getting that butt stronger is never a waste of time". I did some hill intervals because of one of y'alls videos I watched. I swear after months of running my butt really felt activated for once, was sore for days, felt amazing.
Glad to hear that Michael! It makes a difference and you can get a lot done in as few as 2 days per week too! We have lots of great sessions on our youtube channel, and The Daily Run app includes strength and mobility in almost every session too! Download link in the description.
i found that incorporating strength training has really helped with injury prevention, regardless of whether im trying to increase mileage or not. Even just 1 set of a few simple exercises using body weight and resistance band helps a lot
I love how every time I search for these videos it is always adding miles or kilometers a session or day. I have just only managed to run 1 mile no stopping or changing to a walk the other day. For me it is just building my stamina breathing and my leg conditioning with warm ups, warm downs and recovery rest and sleep. My legs feel stronger and I just aim to add a few hundred meters every so often to keep extending. The goal is to be able to run 1.8 miles to and from work. Managed 1.3 so far in one go before dropping to walking. Once I can get the distance I want all in running it will be building pace and technique. Hope everyone else is achieving their running goals no matter scale. Edit Managed 1.8 miles the day after posting, then had covid from the day after that. Only just got back to it this week. Feel I can run faster but not able to reach the long distances at the faster pace. Will persist to get that 1.8 miles at the new faster pace. Will add in a long 4 mile run from end of next week intentionally at the slower pace to build my base. Just like what the video is showing me. Hopefully I can get fitter. I am enjoying the runs much more now my legs dont ache and my breathing is better.
I started off doing about 4 k, did it three times until I got shin splints, had to wait three weeks to recover fully, worked my way up slowly from 2k to 5k, over a period of about three weeks, got shin splints (again!). At the moment I’m injury free, but I think it’s not as simple as saying everyone can do more volume from the start. Each runner is different, with diff challenges. I’ve learned to listen to my body. If I feel any pain I quit immediately. Pain is different from discomfort though. But it’s not a bad thing to say no sometimes. In the long run your body will thank you.
Sounds like either your technique or your shoes. I find that shoes with a high drop encourage heel strike and makes shin splints more likely. That's my experience anyway 🤷🏻♂️
@@e.e.8589 😮Absolutely not. Lol First, I'm usually STILL up at 430. Second, I'm a true insomniac. I'll get tired, sleep for 1-3 hours, then be awake again. That can go on for 2 weeks until my doctor brings up the whole psychotic threshold thing, and I take something to knock myself out. My average is 5-6 broken hours. Besides... since I enjoy nights, and hate mornings, why force myself to make a change that'll make me miserable every single day if it DID work? I'll stick to sunsets instead of sunrises.
I so needed this! Getting back into my run routine after a couple weeks off due to illness. Looking forward to getting my miles back up. Actually went from running at most 4 miles to now running over 9 this year!
I'm up at 430 to get to the gym for 5am swims, but it seems so much harder for runs. The biggest benefit for those of us who are not morning people is that working out is over before you're awake enough to dread it. Second best thing is avoiding the joy of NC summers which are best enjoyed with a cold drink on a deck, not sweating and panting!
Agreed. That's where pre run warmups are so crucial for waking up the body, especially if you're running first thing and you haven't really moved around too much yet. It's also nice in the summers to catch that early sun and cooler temps so you can properly enjoy the rest of the day as it should be enjoyed 🙌
I started running again in January was running close to as fast as I could all the time but could only do 30 miles a week, then seen all the hype about easy running now I’m between 45-55 miles a week depending on what speed work I’m doing that week. I’m looking forward for the gyms to reopen now so I can start leg day 💪🏃♂️💨
A timely video for sure. I'm starting longer tempo and using the speed, I still do the long slow runs but the mileage is going up. I am always careful because most training programs are not geared for me (over 60). I still do triathlons albeit slower. So far I have been lucky and no injuries. Yoga helps.
Keep it up Stephan. As a (slightly) older athlete, your recovery and your strength training become even more imperative. But if you establish the right mix there's not much you can't do!
Man I need to start running again. Been out of commission for a little over 10 weeks thanks to a stress fracture that just doesn't seem to be getting any better. I've been doing core and body weight strength stuff, as well radically changing my diet for the better, but I'm in just as much pain as I was 2 months ago. It's driving me absolutely bonkers
Oh no, sorry to hear that Jack. Pain signals especially if they've been around for a while can occur even when the source of the pain itself has healed. This isn't an endorsement to ignore it and start back up per se, but just know that pain itself is a fickle beast, especially when it turns chronic.
I run at 3am. This allows me to get a quality run in, properly prepare for work and stay alert throughout the day. However, once the day is done I am ready for bed (usually 9-10pm).
Yeah I really need to put in more miles. Doing like 15 a week right now, planning to go to 30 by the end of the year, maybe 50 by next tracks season. I love running early cause there's this amazing trail near me where I could just run forever and no one would even notice (maybe 20+ miles long)
Just spice up your life with elliptical, bicycle, Stationary bike and jump rope. Get them include with running. Then adding miles weekly run smoothly. It works well... In my age 40s 😅
It seems like I get injured more easily in the morning eventhough I don't jump out of bed and immediately work out. I stretch, I warm up correctly, yet it doesn't feel right. During summer, I'd love to avoid the extreme heat and run in the morning (I've tried it several summers) but it's not for me.
I have 4 kids, so my baseline endurance is crazy high. I went from zero to a 9mile run in a month, but had to regroup cause my joints were shot. Focusing on strength and form instead of mileage right now.
He forgot to tell us that incooperating strength work in your training introduces yet another injury aspect! All these youtube videos leave so much out of the equation! People making these videos don't seem to care that people who follow them as true gospel, actually exist! If you want to share your knowledge, do so mindfully and in a caring manner! Thank you.
What would be the best way to go from 25:45 3 mile to 22 or so? Average weekly volume was 25 miles when I hit my PR of 25:30. Need to beat that.. felt super good during the training block but I thought I was faster than that..Any advice is appreciated.
Im no coach, but I got my 5k down to 21:16 (a 13min pb) and am working on getting it sub 20. My weekly mileage is around 45-50 miles a week WHEN I PEAK. Usually more like 35. I do a speed run a week and a track workout a week (800m repeats x 6 with a 2k warm up and cool down). Apart from that, I run ALL my runs EASY!! You can look up the split you need on 800m for the 5k time you’re training for. Then I also go to the gym and do some strength workout, do build up the lactic threshold. Feel free to ask any questions! :) hope this helped a little. P.s training for a longer distance as in a 10k is helpful too, because you’ll then know, you’re able to definitely run the 5k, however uncomfortable the speed might feel. :)
My weekly mileage is now around 50. But fresh COVID surge has resulted in lockdown and restrictions. So suddenly my plans gone out of the window! Any suggestion?
I'm a total noob when it comes to running but I'm commenting because it's been 4 days and no one else has. I'm assuming your already doing everything you can to mantain strength and support, core, etc. I don't know. Jumping rope for endurance (time?) and balance board stuff perhaps? I remember reading that a significant ammount of body stuff can be achieved through visualization exercises, would that help or just be a tourment? If I'm honest I'm really only commenting in the hopes someone who actually knows something will correct me. Good luck
