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Weekly Running Thread - 16 Oct (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So the last thread seemed quite popular, let's do it again.

Just a general thread about running for the week. How's your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury Etc....

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (16 children)

This is amazing to me as a new runner. I can barely handle a 5k and seeing people just casually run 5+ miles (and in your case, 16!) is absolutely mind boggling.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (15 children)

Thanks. I completely understand. I've only been running for 7 years and I clearly remember feeling like 3 miles was all I'd ever do!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (14 children)

Are there any tricks for someone trying to improve? Is it just repetition? I'm currently hitting 5k's most days but I feel like that's my limit. New runner - only 1st year.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@EddieTee77 @davidalso I personally find signing up for a race very motivating. Maybe register for a 10k, and then follow a training plan? That will get you doing different kinds of training sessions.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a good idea. If I paid money for it, I'm more committed and more likely to try to work out a training plan.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@EddieTee77 Exactly. And you get a great feeling of accomplishment after the race that can motivate you to train for the next one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You're right. That'll ensure it becomes a true long term hobby as well.

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