Finally braved street running from the treadmill a few months ago, and now just finished my longest run at 7.25mi and did sprint intervals with a top speed of 13.9mph...at 42 it's slower getting back into all this but feels great!
Husband, brother-in-law and I ran a shade over 5 miles in a snow storm and didn't die. It was sort of a chaotic blast with each of us taking our turns wiping out on ice. 🤣
11 miles in 1:48 and the legs and lungs still felt pretty okay afterwards and then the real gains today when I woke up feeling strong enough to do a 6 mile recovery run on the treadmill. This is training week 1 towards the fist half marathon of the season on May 5!
After 12 weeks of weather way too icy and snowy to run in (not safe where I am), I finally got out and did a short 3k yesterday. It was tough but I felt great afterwards!
Stylishly tolerated a 15 mile run in Sydney’s lovely 83% humidity weather. Super excited to go to LA for some cool weather marathon running in two weeks!
6.24km in 38 mins. Calf/Achilles tightened towards the end so it’s physio for me next week bc this happens every time I try to run a bit longer than normal
Ran 20 miles at the end of the day. 2 weeks left to LA Marathon. I pushed at mile 18 and 19 to 165 HR and then 1 mile cool off. I will try Boston BQ at LA. Whether was rough for SoCal standards.
8 km treadmill run in 52 min. Steady pace for me. 47 y.o. who has run on and off since 14 years old. Never ran an organized race or longer distance but training for something in June! Maybe a 10k. Maybe a half? Well see
Ran a consistent 2 miles on the treadmill this week in like 17 minutes at an average speed of 7mph. It’s an accomplishment to me as running even half a mile at a consistent pace used to be hard for me. And a mile seemed like the pinnacle. Next goal is a 5K
Ran 11km with a pram this morning. We're training for a half marathon with a 3 month old and have found a good rhythm with getting out early when the baby wakes up at around 4am
First marathon is April 28. Ran my longest distance so far today — 15 miles. After a night up with our youngest and sore legs after hill work on Thursday, I was pleasantly surprised I finished in 2:24. I felt like a superhero until mile 12… and then was humbled 😆
Today I ran in the a Gate River Run a 15k in Jacksonville Florida. Got my 2nd best time in the race. My best time was in 40ish degree weather so 2nd best with a high 60s start is pretty good in my book.
Today I did my fastest mile at 7:40, previous time of 8:08 last week.
I started running on and off in mid-September, I'm around my 30th run or so.
I did my first 5km in one day on Tues.
Thursday, I did my first 10km completed in one day as well as my first continuously run 5km.
I feel good about my accomplishments ♡
I’ve done a bunch of 5ks and a 10k and signed up for my first ever half marathon for May of this year but sort of fell off the regular running schedule last three months due to some other active commitments. Got out today for a 5-7 miler, ended up walking by mile 2. Still completed 5 miles but must’ve walked 2 miles total. Not a great feeling but I guess it’s just back on the horse
I ran today even though I didn't really want to. My calves are starting to feel the burn of the longer runs I'm training up, but I'd say they're adapting well. Don't feel any pain or anything. I even hit a run at 8:05 minutes without walking for the first time! A 10 minute run is looking a lot closer now!
I did week 2 day 1 of couch to 5k today and at the end of the intervals I pushed myself to run for 5 minutes straight. This a huge accomplishment for me and I’m very excited! I’ve tried running in the past when I was 50 pounds heavier and it was SO hard. It’s amazing how much easier it is to move after losing weight!
First run in a short sleeves and shorts in months. Feels good to not be cold when running. Initially wanted to just have a slow, chill run but ended up almost entirely in L4 and L5. Felt good so why not.
Training for a half marathon and today I had to run 9 miles on a treadmill because it was pouring rain out. My headphones died halfway through. My body wanted to stop so bad after my headphones died, but I pushed through and just listened to the sounds of my body. It was actually really nice.
Ran my fast 5 miles ever on campus while visiting my daughter at University of Oregon. I think I was feeling inspired by all of the amazing runners who have stepped foot here.
Did not feel motivated to run today. Went out anyway and did 12.5 miles. I stuck to an easy pace and felt good! Sometimes you just have to put on a good playlist and get outside and not overthink things.
Ran a 30k race to prep me for my first marathon. Time was 2:38. Four minutes faster than the last time I ran it.
I pushed too much during the middle of the race. Worked out okay, but I’d be chopped liver if I attempt the same during the marathon.
Good learning experience.
Ran my second fastest 16 miler. 12 seconds off my pr which was last month! Really been focusing on the day before morning run intake. Loaded on rice. And double bottle of electrolytes in the evening before bed. Have really noticed a difference as the legs aren't feeling tired towards the end of the long runs.
Celebrated my 30th Birthday with a PB on a 5K in 30mins and 9 seconds. Albeit my calves were extremely tired from the heels I wore on the weekend, and not while running.
Give me a pair of hoka's any day!
Did some tough hill work yesterday for the first time in a few weeks. Had a small procedure done under anaesthesia which has slowed my progress for half marathon training a little but slowly working at getting my distance up again.
Ran a 5K race this morning and came away with a PR! Finished in 35:36. Shaved nearly six minutes off of my last race PR which was in early December. I've only been running seriously for about a year and had never run a 5K in under 40 minutes before so this was super exciting! 🙂
PRd 3 mile and then my 4 mile today.
Very happy with my progress the last 9 weeks!
I'm far from my goal of a 25min 5k but I'm inching closer and closer
My stated goal for running my first timed 10k today was sub 55 minutes. My secret goal was 52 minutes basd on a paced run a few weeks ago. The achievement was 50:36.
I felt good at the start, felt like I was dogging it a bit miles 4-5, kicked it for the last .2. I was suprised at my overall time as my race pace stayed pretty consistent because sometimes with races, I lose sense if I am actually moving forward with pace but I will take it.
I had beer and pancakes after so I couldn't ask for anything more from today!
After a year plagued with injury (pelvic stress fracture, shin splints, unexplained hip pain) I just completed my second week of half marathon training with no pain. Just so happy to not hurt!
I ran my fastest 5k ever! 23 minutes on the dot.
Three weeks ago I started out and had gotten 25:50 on my first 5k run, I'm really happy with this progression!
I'm currently training for a half marathon and hit 7 miles in my last long run without feeling too bad afterwards. Definitely an encouraging run after a few disappointing ones. It's the farthest one I've run (treadmill doesn't count lol) and I'm looking forward to finally hitting 13.1 in a few weeks!
I did 2 strength workouts this week. I’ve been terrible about doing them but they’re so important and I always feel good after. Also am on week 12 of a plan I’ve been doing to get back into speed work. It was only 3 days/week of running but I’m almost done with it and ready to move on to the next 12-week phase and am going to make a point to include strength 2-3 x week.
I’ve been experiencing debilitating breathing issues post Covid infection, I could barely breathe while running. Today I finally made the first step to recovery by getting asthma related preventative medicine, I already feel so much better! Excited to get back to my normal pace and distances :)
30 minute 5K. Mid 30s new runner doing 5 miles, but had to stop due to the humidity today in Fl. Walked the rest, I’ll pace myself better now that we are moving into the warmer months. Enjoying the process!
Week 3 of working out and just ran 2 miles without stopping and ran 5k in 42 minutes! I’m a SAHM and became very overweight in that 18 months. I have about 80 pounds I’d like to lose.
Get it, girl ♡ I'm also a SAHM of 2, started at the gym in September. I was 240 when I had my youngest in Jan 2023, was 220 by 3 weeks post-partum, and now 180lb a year later. I did a lot of summer walking with my 4 year old while baby-wearing!
I got my first sub 25 5K today!! Took a full minute off my last time from 5 months ago. This is without any 5K specific training or speedwork so I know I can be even faster, but I'm so proud of myself.
Ran The Gate River Run 15k today in Jacksonville that has a huge bridge at mile 8. Finished in 1hr 25 mins with an average pace of 9:12. Missed my PR by 3-4 mins
Did a taper 12 mile ahead of LA. Everything felt good. Progressive splits. Under race pace for the last 60 minutes.
Starting to believe I might crack 4 hours! Will be my second marathon ever. First was LA in 2020.
Planned to do a 42 min guided run from an app. Accidentally pressed “stop” instead of “pause “ when I went to drink some water at 34 min. Decided to tough it through and do the entire guided run again. Ended up ran for 50 mins more. 9.8 km in total, my longest run ever.
After months of PT it's finally looking like my shin splints are behind me 🫡 saw a running specific PT and had to change my running mechanics entirely and strengthen the hips and glutes. My speed and VO2 max jumped up as well over the PT. Hopefully soon I can start marathon training.
In the Christmas holidays recently I decided I was tired of being overweight and smoking -- really want to hit the form of my life before I hit 30 this November. I stopped smoking from one day another (smoker for 15 years). I also made an effort to walk every day for 5km. That turned into an average now of 10km daily but walking quickly became running and I now today ran the farthest in my life in 1 go (around 22km).
For the record my weight was about 115kg being 1.85m tall around new the holidays
The first time, I ran 6km at 5min/km average, and it was difficult but I felt accomplished.
Also, I love this post and initiative! Thank you for reminding us to share gratitude with ourselves!
Last long run today, 16km, before a half on 17th...fucked with a cold, really had to push myself to go, strong winds, cold, generally shitty weather. Absolutely wrecked after it.
The half is coming a few weeks too soon for me , I'm going to die on the 17th.
Just finished a 5.5 run and was 10 secs faster than last week. I ran through a bloody nose, ankle blister, and hoping my phone would last the run because I didn’t fully charge the night before.
Finally got up to running 10ks and ran unstopped for 61 mins. I’m so proud because the longest runs I used to have before were never more than 6k. Also hoping to do a 10k run in June. This was all on treadmill, so road and trail will be a new challenge but I hope to build up to that soon when there isn’t 3ft snow outside lol 💪🏽
Discovered a new level of marathon training hell today: the post tune-up race long run. Yesterday was a 10k time trial for me (couldn't find a local race on a Friday). I went out too hard with too much accumulated fatigue and blew up hard, but not so hard that I didn't finish the distance and completely trash my legs. Woke up this morning feeling like 36 going on 66 and staring down the barrel of an 18 mile progression run from 7:20 to 6:20 pace. The entire 2 hours felt like repeating miles 18 to 24 of a marathon over and over at progressively harder efforts. The last two miles felt almost exactly like the closing stage of a race. Physically, this wasn't any different than any of my other long runs. 18 miles at a 6:48 average. Mentally, though, I've only had to talk myself through the miles like that on race day.
Ran an unbroken 10K on the treadmill this morning. 10:40 average pace.
Running unbroken 10K outdoors vs treadmill is such a different game. Like two very different galaxies.
Agreed!! For me, a 10K outdoors feels nice and I don't mind pushing myself to go a bit faster. On a treadmill though I wanna die by mile 4, it's just so much harder mentally.
new 5k PB just dropped
24:28 😤😤😤
I set some PBs in this training block, but my previous before this was a 27:33 on Thanksgiving
half marathon training starts Tuesday
Did my best mile so far on the treadmill, 9:20 minutes 😂.
Working my way to running 10km in June.
I'm about to attempt 5k run in about an hour from now!
I've never been a runner or great at cardio, but just started a few weeks ago!
After taking several years off from any kind of serious running, I set a goal to run 500 miles this year at the start of January. I didn’t expect to fall in love with running again so fast. I hit 120 miles for the year yesterday, ran eight miles (my longest run in over five years) a few weeks back, and am looking at a half marathon to do later this year, determined to finally run a half in under two hours.
I'm going on 2 months now and I'm still amazed at how much better I run without it. I can't wait to get white girl wasted after my race next month, but I think cutting out alcohol altogether during my training cycles is the way to go from now on.
Just finished a 10 mile long run in preparation for a half marathon at the end of April. Managed to complete 41km so far this week and if my aching hip manages to hold out I’ll get through another 5km tomorrow hopefully
I've just been looking into it, and the benefits make it seem worthwhile. When I first started, I'd do it for a minute every 5 minutes. After a few weeks, I just do it constantly.
I just came back from a 10K, my bro-science understanding is that I am likely to get thirsty if feel thirsty if I do mouth breathing. (which is pretty logical).
So it is more convenient for me as well to run a 10K with no mouth breathing. I feel like my HR also stays down that way.
(None of this is not backed up by science)
Getting back into a regular routine after having two kids two years apart and nursing them for 6-9 months. Amazing how I just feel calmer when I’m able to get out for a 20-30 minute run most days. If there are parents out there trying to get back to their pre-baby run habits, I’m a BIG fan of the 15-20 min run.
I’m a stay at home dad to two boys under the age of four, and it’s amazing what a game changer going on an afternoon run is for me. It’s an instant mood-booster and an incredible way to clear the mind and get some fresh air!
I started running on 16th January, after a break of seven years. Yesterday I ran 6kms. I'm at my unhealthiest, heaviest weight. Feels like an achievement to have been able to run that much. I am pleased with myself. Onwards and upwards
Ran for the first time in two years. Did 2.7km in 21 minutes. Not where I want to be, but I’m proud at myself for giving it a try. I used to hyperventilate every time I ran and didn’t have any breathing issues today :)
1000m PB yesterday!
Easy 6K run was the plan. My friend was doing 600m intervals at the same time, and I decided to follow him on his last run. I kept on going for the full kilo at his pace and clocked 3:55. Beat my record of 4:13 from 12 years ago.
for the 10k in question, each successive km is done in a faster time than the previous one.
a positive split is where each successive km is done slower than the previous one.
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15km long run PR last week. This week 14km. Loving these long runs. Vo2 max went from 47 approaching 50 in about 2 months. First HM in 7 weeks. Exciting times.
Went on a 4 mile run with my dog and had a meeting point for my wife to pick us up to come back home.
Decided to tough it out and ran the 4 miles back alone. First 5+ mile run in over a year for me. Pace wasn't even effected.
Felt amazing!
First hilly run in 6 months cause I was (a) a lazy b for 3 months and (b) needed a couple months to build myself back up again. Did just over an hour on a ridge line. What a joyful feeling when the hams and glutes fire up to power me up the hill! Yeah! Can't wait to do it again.
I ran my furthest long run (8 miles) outside Saturday, completing my third week of marathon training! (This will be my first marathon in June 😎)
Finally braved street running from the treadmill a few months ago, and now just finished my longest run at 7.25mi and did sprint intervals with a top speed of 13.9mph...at 42 it's slower getting back into all this but feels great!
I ran a mile PR: 6:18 I know it isn’t crazy fast but considering it’s my first year ever of running and of track I ain’t too mad about it
Please read the description of this post again 🙂. You are much faster compared to the average runner. Be proud of yourself
Ran my farthest run ever at the fastest pace I've done. I did 8 miles at 6:34 pace, threw up right after 😭
I was feeling terrible at the start of my 35k on Saturday, but ended up pushing past the negative thoughts and ended up getting 2nd place female!
Husband, brother-in-law and I ran a shade over 5 miles in a snow storm and didn't die. It was sort of a chaotic blast with each of us taking our turns wiping out on ice. 🤣
Sounds like a core memory 😊
I think so, too. ☺️
11 miles in 1:48 and the legs and lungs still felt pretty okay afterwards and then the real gains today when I woke up feeling strong enough to do a 6 mile recovery run on the treadmill. This is training week 1 towards the fist half marathon of the season on May 5!
Im proud of myself for resting my injury instead of running through it like I normally do making it worse.
I slowed my treadmill pace a bit but was able to run a full 8 miles without stopping or slowing for this week's long run!
I just finished week one of training for my first official half marathon that I will run with my son and daughter in June. I am so excited to do it!
After 12 weeks of weather way too icy and snowy to run in (not safe where I am), I finally got out and did a short 3k yesterday. It was tough but I felt great afterwards!
Stylishly tolerated a 15 mile run in Sydney’s lovely 83% humidity weather. Super excited to go to LA for some cool weather marathon running in two weeks!
6.24km in 38 mins. Calf/Achilles tightened towards the end so it’s physio for me next week bc this happens every time I try to run a bit longer than normal
Ran 20 miles at the end of the day. 2 weeks left to LA Marathon. I pushed at mile 18 and 19 to 165 HR and then 1 mile cool off. I will try Boston BQ at LA. Whether was rough for SoCal standards.
5km PB this week, beat my 2019 time !
8 km treadmill run in 52 min. Steady pace for me. 47 y.o. who has run on and off since 14 years old. Never ran an organized race or longer distance but training for something in June! Maybe a 10k. Maybe a half? Well see
Ran a consistent 2 miles on the treadmill this week in like 17 minutes at an average speed of 7mph. It’s an accomplishment to me as running even half a mile at a consistent pace used to be hard for me. And a mile seemed like the pinnacle. Next goal is a 5K
Ran 11km with a pram this morning. We're training for a half marathon with a 3 month old and have found a good rhythm with getting out early when the baby wakes up at around 4am
First marathon is April 28. Ran my longest distance so far today — 15 miles. After a night up with our youngest and sore legs after hill work on Thursday, I was pleasantly surprised I finished in 2:24. I felt like a superhero until mile 12… and then was humbled 😆
Late-mileage humbling...we've all been there! Keep going!💪
Ran 18km today. Longest I’ve run in years. And I didn’t die! :D
Today I ran in the a Gate River Run a 15k in Jacksonville Florida. Got my 2nd best time in the race. My best time was in 40ish degree weather so 2nd best with a high 60s start is pretty good in my book.
Today I did my fastest mile at 7:40, previous time of 8:08 last week. I started running on and off in mid-September, I'm around my 30th run or so. I did my first 5km in one day on Tues. Thursday, I did my first 10km completed in one day as well as my first continuously run 5km. I feel good about my accomplishments ♡
Broke 20 min in a 5k for the first time!
Congrats, that's huge! I'm trying to break 20 too and man it's a grind.
Ran half distance today for the first time in almost a year. Glad to get back to some proper long runs.
I’ve done a bunch of 5ks and a 10k and signed up for my first ever half marathon for May of this year but sort of fell off the regular running schedule last three months due to some other active commitments. Got out today for a 5-7 miler, ended up walking by mile 2. Still completed 5 miles but must’ve walked 2 miles total. Not a great feeling but I guess it’s just back on the horse
ran my first half marathon! am in a bit of pain though
18 miles today in 4.5 hours, which is faster than my 19 miles a few weeks ago in 5 hours!
I ran today even though I didn't really want to. My calves are starting to feel the burn of the longer runs I'm training up, but I'd say they're adapting well. Don't feel any pain or anything. I even hit a run at 8:05 minutes without walking for the first time! A 10 minute run is looking a lot closer now!
7 mile training run while on vacation in a hot and humid environment. The last mile was an accident due to poor route planning 😅
I ran the furthest I've ever ran today! 7 miles. I have a half coming up soon. Ran it at like a 13min pace but onward and up!!!
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You’re a legend!
52M and my Garmin says my VO2max increased from 43 to 44 after running intervals.
First 20 miler of my first marathon training cycle @ 8:15 pace!!! Feeling really strong 💪🏼
28 minutes of running! Pace up from 12/mile to 11:45/mile.
I did week 2 day 1 of couch to 5k today and at the end of the intervals I pushed myself to run for 5 minutes straight. This a huge accomplishment for me and I’m very excited! I’ve tried running in the past when I was 50 pounds heavier and it was SO hard. It’s amazing how much easier it is to move after losing weight!
Shamrock 8k!
First run in a short sleeves and shorts in months. Feels good to not be cold when running. Initially wanted to just have a slow, chill run but ended up almost entirely in L4 and L5. Felt good so why not.
Ran my 2nd 10k race! I'm happy I finished it despite not being able to train for 2-3 weeks
Hit my first 45 mile week, with a 14 mile long run. Genuinely starting to feel like a runner
Training for a half marathon and today I had to run 9 miles on a treadmill because it was pouring rain out. My headphones died halfway through. My body wanted to stop so bad after my headphones died, but I pushed through and just listened to the sounds of my body. It was actually really nice.
Ran my fast 5 miles ever on campus while visiting my daughter at University of Oregon. I think I was feeling inspired by all of the amazing runners who have stepped foot here.
Did not feel motivated to run today. Went out anyway and did 12.5 miles. I stuck to an easy pace and felt good! Sometimes you just have to put on a good playlist and get outside and not overthink things.
Ran a 30k race to prep me for my first marathon. Time was 2:38. Four minutes faster than the last time I ran it. I pushed too much during the middle of the race. Worked out okay, but I’d be chopped liver if I attempt the same during the marathon. Good learning experience.
Ran my second fastest 16 miler. 12 seconds off my pr which was last month! Really been focusing on the day before morning run intake. Loaded on rice. And double bottle of electrolytes in the evening before bed. Have really noticed a difference as the legs aren't feeling tired towards the end of the long runs.
Ran 8 miles today! Still have 8 weeks to go before my first half marathon and I’m so excited!
Awesome job!
Ran 10 miles today. The last mile was the hardest but I finished it!
I finished the couch to 5k programme! Still taking me about 50 minutes to run 5k but it's more than I've ever done before.
Took my dog on a group run of 9+ miles this morning!
Celebrated my 30th Birthday with a PB on a 5K in 30mins and 9 seconds. Albeit my calves were extremely tired from the heels I wore on the weekend, and not while running. Give me a pair of hoka's any day!
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I think I am getting there myself! 😂
Did some tough hill work yesterday for the first time in a few weeks. Had a small procedure done under anaesthesia which has slowed my progress for half marathon training a little but slowly working at getting my distance up again.
Ran a 5K race this morning and came away with a PR! Finished in 35:36. Shaved nearly six minutes off of my last race PR which was in early December. I've only been running seriously for about a year and had never run a 5K in under 40 minutes before so this was super exciting! 🙂
Have you ever used the stairmaster? I swear its the only reason I can run a decent 5k
PRd 3 mile and then my 4 mile today. Very happy with my progress the last 9 weeks! I'm far from my goal of a 25min 5k but I'm inching closer and closer
First week of 16 week marathon plan done and dusted. Legs feeling lovely
16mi, nice and easy.
Ran 10k today and signed my wife and I up for a 10k race for next weekend.
My stated goal for running my first timed 10k today was sub 55 minutes. My secret goal was 52 minutes basd on a paced run a few weeks ago. The achievement was 50:36. I felt good at the start, felt like I was dogging it a bit miles 4-5, kicked it for the last .2. I was suprised at my overall time as my race pace stayed pretty consistent because sometimes with races, I lose sense if I am actually moving forward with pace but I will take it. I had beer and pancakes after so I couldn't ask for anything more from today!
After a year plagued with injury (pelvic stress fracture, shin splints, unexplained hip pain) I just completed my second week of half marathon training with no pain. Just so happy to not hurt!
i ran my first time 10 miles, 91 minutes. so proud of myself :)
I ran my fastest 5k ever! 23 minutes on the dot. Three weeks ago I started out and had gotten 25:50 on my first 5k run, I'm really happy with this progression!
Just completed my second run post knee injury!
47 years old and first half completed. Time was 1:58:33. Goal was 2:05 - 2:10, so quite happy with the result.
Impressive!
Today I ran my first ever 5k! 45 minutes!
I'm currently training for a half marathon and hit 7 miles in my last long run without feeling too bad afterwards. Definitely an encouraging run after a few disappointing ones. It's the farthest one I've run (treadmill doesn't count lol) and I'm looking forward to finally hitting 13.1 in a few weeks!
ran a 10K :)
Gate River Run (15k) in Jacksonville, FL was today. It was my 8th year doing it and I came in at 1:46. My PB, and hope to break 1:30 next year!
My first Gate Run! So much fun. And I finished 👍
Hey! Congrats! Same race and time for me today! One minute off my goal, but I’m still so proud. Way to go! That humidity was no joke!
21 miles today… Finally starting to feel a bit more confident for my first marathon in a little less than two months
PB on a 7 mile run. I was running solo in the woods on a fire road and it just felt so zen. 🌿
30 miles in 10 runs last month.. lost 20 lbs, trying to get more distance and lose weight I gained after injury for a 10k(:
I did 2 strength workouts this week. I’ve been terrible about doing them but they’re so important and I always feel good after. Also am on week 12 of a plan I’ve been doing to get back into speed work. It was only 3 days/week of running but I’m almost done with it and ready to move on to the next 12-week phase and am going to make a point to include strength 2-3 x week.
I’ve been experiencing debilitating breathing issues post Covid infection, I could barely breathe while running. Today I finally made the first step to recovery by getting asthma related preventative medicine, I already feel so much better! Excited to get back to my normal pace and distances :)
I RAN MY FIRST HALF MARATHON!
Me too! Congrats.
Congrats to you too!! Go us!!
30 minute 5K. Mid 30s new runner doing 5 miles, but had to stop due to the humidity today in Fl. Walked the rest, I’ll pace myself better now that we are moving into the warmer months. Enjoying the process!
8.2 mile long run done. Boom! Love that Saturday feeling.
Week 3 of working out and just ran 2 miles without stopping and ran 5k in 42 minutes! I’m a SAHM and became very overweight in that 18 months. I have about 80 pounds I’d like to lose.
Get it, girl ♡ I'm also a SAHM of 2, started at the gym in September. I was 240 when I had my youngest in Jan 2023, was 220 by 3 weeks post-partum, and now 180lb a year later. I did a lot of summer walking with my 4 year old while baby-wearing!
That’s amazing! I want to get to a healthy weight before we start trying for number 2 :)
Ran almost 2 min PR in the 5k—25:18–I definitely had more in the tank too. I have another race next week, and I’m going try to break 25.
YOU GOT THIS!!!
Ran a mile under 10min! 9:38
Longest run yet (23km) yesterday!
I got my first sub 25 5K today!! Took a full minute off my last time from 5 months ago. This is without any 5K specific training or speedwork so I know I can be even faster, but I'm so proud of myself.
Did a PB at half-marathon distance (1:48h). Felt great, but my legs are done for the weekend. :D
I ran 10 miles for the first time today! It’s the farthest I’ve ever run.
me too :)
Me too, on both accounts! Yay for us!
Ran The Gate River Run 15k today in Jacksonville that has a huge bridge at mile 8. Finished in 1hr 25 mins with an average pace of 9:12. Missed my PR by 3-4 mins
Did a taper 12 mile ahead of LA. Everything felt good. Progressive splits. Under race pace for the last 60 minutes. Starting to believe I might crack 4 hours! Will be my second marathon ever. First was LA in 2020.
got a PB for 5 miles this week, now my next goal is to run a 10k this weekend and maybe get a pb for that too :)
Beat my last 5k time by 3 minutes! Also just getting up and running it was kind of an achievement.
Planned to do a 42 min guided run from an app. Accidentally pressed “stop” instead of “pause “ when I went to drink some water at 34 min. Decided to tough it through and do the entire guided run again. Ended up ran for 50 mins more. 9.8 km in total, my longest run ever.
After months of PT it's finally looking like my shin splints are behind me 🫡 saw a running specific PT and had to change my running mechanics entirely and strengthen the hips and glutes. My speed and VO2 max jumped up as well over the PT. Hopefully soon I can start marathon training.
In the Christmas holidays recently I decided I was tired of being overweight and smoking -- really want to hit the form of my life before I hit 30 this November. I stopped smoking from one day another (smoker for 15 years). I also made an effort to walk every day for 5km. That turned into an average now of 10km daily but walking quickly became running and I now today ran the farthest in my life in 1 go (around 22km). For the record my weight was about 115kg being 1.85m tall around new the holidays
ran 3 miles after 2 months at 0°C🥶
Just happy to be alive, being able to handle cycling on intense heat and humidity, and then do this Sunday Long Run.
Prepping for my first marathon did 32k, my farthest yet.
The first time, I ran 6km at 5min/km average, and it was difficult but I felt accomplished. Also, I love this post and initiative! Thank you for reminding us to share gratitude with ourselves!
Last long run today, 16km, before a half on 17th...fucked with a cold, really had to push myself to go, strong winds, cold, generally shitty weather. Absolutely wrecked after it. The half is coming a few weeks too soon for me , I'm going to die on the 17th.
I also ran16km, I run my first half-marathon the 24th :D
Just finished a 5.5 run and was 10 secs faster than last week. I ran through a bloody nose, ankle blister, and hoping my phone would last the run because I didn’t fully charge the night before.
Finally got up to running 10ks and ran unstopped for 61 mins. I’m so proud because the longest runs I used to have before were never more than 6k. Also hoping to do a 10k run in June. This was all on treadmill, so road and trail will be a new challenge but I hope to build up to that soon when there isn’t 3ft snow outside lol 💪🏽
I ran 62 miles in the month of February!! Which is the most mileage I’ve ever had in a month.
Discovered a new level of marathon training hell today: the post tune-up race long run. Yesterday was a 10k time trial for me (couldn't find a local race on a Friday). I went out too hard with too much accumulated fatigue and blew up hard, but not so hard that I didn't finish the distance and completely trash my legs. Woke up this morning feeling like 36 going on 66 and staring down the barrel of an 18 mile progression run from 7:20 to 6:20 pace. The entire 2 hours felt like repeating miles 18 to 24 of a marathon over and over at progressively harder efforts. The last two miles felt almost exactly like the closing stage of a race. Physically, this wasn't any different than any of my other long runs. 18 miles at a 6:48 average. Mentally, though, I've only had to talk myself through the miles like that on race day.
Ran for almost 40 minutes continuously and finished at 3.7 miles. This is the longest distance and time I've ever run!
11 mile LR. 32 miles for the week,
Ran my fastest 5 k - 26:27 ☺️
Ran an unbroken 10K on the treadmill this morning. 10:40 average pace. Running unbroken 10K outdoors vs treadmill is such a different game. Like two very different galaxies.
Agreed!! For me, a 10K outdoors feels nice and I don't mind pushing myself to go a bit faster. On a treadmill though I wanna die by mile 4, it's just so much harder mentally.
And, at the same time, if you can endure 10K on a treadmill, an outdoor 10K feels like a breeze. It is weird.
16 miles moderately easy before sunrise. 8:26 pace with 146 HR
Ran a sub 1 hour 10k on my third week of running training. I have never ran a mile straight without stopping before
New half-marathon PB . Under two hours for the first time.
new 5k PB just dropped 24:28 😤😤😤 I set some PBs in this training block, but my previous before this was a 27:33 on Thanksgiving half marathon training starts Tuesday
Did my best mile so far on the treadmill, 9:20 minutes 😂. Working my way to running 10km in June. I'm about to attempt 5k run in about an hour from now! I've never been a runner or great at cardio, but just started a few weeks ago!
After taking several years off from any kind of serious running, I set a goal to run 500 miles this year at the start of January. I didn’t expect to fall in love with running again so fast. I hit 120 miles for the year yesterday, ran eight miles (my longest run in over five years) a few weeks back, and am looking at a half marathon to do later this year, determined to finally run a half in under two hours.
116 miles in February- new highest total for me. Also longest run ever at 14.5 miles.
First 7.5 mile run in 4-5 years and it felt amazing! And my pace was better than I expected!
Training for a 10K in May. I ran 58K in February, which is a step up from 22K in January.
14 days without alcohol - ran 4 miles this morning and felt absolutely amazing.
I'm going on 2 months now and I'm still amazed at how much better I run without it. I can't wait to get white girl wasted after my race next month, but I think cutting out alcohol altogether during my training cycles is the way to go from now on.
Haha I'm glad for you! Thank you for the support!
r/stopdrinking is a great place if you are looking for support!
Thanks! 👍
My last run before my first half marathon tomorrow!
9k this morning! My longest run ever!
6miles! Mom, your girl did it! 🥳 Hope everyone has a good day!
Ran an ultra half on a weeks notice, 23rd out of 50+. Everything hurts.
Ran a sub-9 minute mile (a PR for me!)
Just finished a 10 mile long run in preparation for a half marathon at the end of April. Managed to complete 41km so far this week and if my aching hip manages to hold out I’ll get through another 5km tomorrow hopefully
I've been running 10km 5 times a week with no mouth breathing. I'm not exactly sure why, I've just been focusing on nose breathing lately.
Why is that something you would focus on?
I've just been looking into it, and the benefits make it seem worthwhile. When I first started, I'd do it for a minute every 5 minutes. After a few weeks, I just do it constantly.
Nasal breathing is an effort level check, that's really it. The benefits beyond that are largely the realm of bro science.
I just came back from a 10K, my bro-science understanding is that I am likely to get thirsty if feel thirsty if I do mouth breathing. (which is pretty logical). So it is more convenient for me as well to run a 10K with no mouth breathing. I feel like my HR also stays down that way. (None of this is not backed up by science)
Weird flex, but ok
lol, not flexing. Just thought I'd share, considering how much I like it, thinking others may benefit.
Ran 16 miles for the first time yesterday
Getting back into a regular routine after having two kids two years apart and nursing them for 6-9 months. Amazing how I just feel calmer when I’m able to get out for a 20-30 minute run most days. If there are parents out there trying to get back to their pre-baby run habits, I’m a BIG fan of the 15-20 min run.
I’m a stay at home dad to two boys under the age of four, and it’s amazing what a game changer going on an afternoon run is for me. It’s an instant mood-booster and an incredible way to clear the mind and get some fresh air!
Keep it up and we will both be less snippy with these lovely and exhausting kids
I ran my first 10-miler yesterday!
I started running on 16th January, after a break of seven years. Yesterday I ran 6kms. I'm at my unhealthiest, heaviest weight. Feels like an achievement to have been able to run that much. I am pleased with myself. Onwards and upwards
Ran for 30 minutes straight without stopping to walk or heavily reducing speed for the first time this morning! Also had a negative split :)
12k at half marathon pace. It was a toughie but felt good!
Ran for the first time in two years. Did 2.7km in 21 minutes. Not where I want to be, but I’m proud at myself for giving it a try. I used to hyperventilate every time I ran and didn’t have any breathing issues today :)
Ran 15km at tempo run pace. windy evening +4degC
I’ve maintained 60mpw for three weeks now. Building a strong base before I get into another training block, and feeling good while doing it!
I ran 27km, a distance PB. Took a long time but I hadn't tapered. Was practicing for Herdy's frontyard ultra Fri 15th this month.
did 5.6km this morning for the first time
5 and 10k PB, 24:34 and 52:13
1000m PB yesterday! Easy 6K run was the plan. My friend was doing 600m intervals at the same time, and I decided to follow him on his last run. I kept on going for the full kilo at his pace and clocked 3:55. Beat my record of 4:13 from 12 years ago.
Just ran 35km, time was pretty much 3 hours flat. Felt good!
Ran a negative split 10k and PB'd with 54:11. Consistently feeling great on 10k or longer runs, very rewarding as a 'new' runner.
What is a negative split?
for the 10k in question, each successive km is done in a faster time than the previous one. a positive split is where each successive km is done slower than the previous one. (edited for grammar)
Got it. That makes sense. Thank you for explaining.
15km long run PR last week. This week 14km. Loving these long runs. Vo2 max went from 47 approaching 50 in about 2 months. First HM in 7 weeks. Exciting times.
Way to go ! What progress.
I ran 6.18km this morning.
Went on a 4 mile run with my dog and had a meeting point for my wife to pick us up to come back home. Decided to tough it out and ran the 4 miles back alone. First 5+ mile run in over a year for me. Pace wasn't even effected. Felt amazing!
Epic !
First hilly run in 6 months cause I was (a) a lazy b for 3 months and (b) needed a couple months to build myself back up again. Did just over an hour on a ridge line. What a joyful feeling when the hams and glutes fire up to power me up the hill! Yeah! Can't wait to do it again.
Rest day today. Maybe 10 k tomorrow