Anyone here tried this new thing called "jogging" ?

F Me In The Brain

GlowGirl said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

with outdoor classes opening I took my daughter to a small dance class session on a local playing field. She's 5 and has become very clingy to me and my wife over the lockdowns. She told me I can run but only on this field where she can still see me 😂 has to be the most boring 5 miles ever.. around 30 laps 🥴

Since I hurt my ankle in August I've done a tremendous amount of track running.  Don't need to worry about stepping on a stick, uneven sidewalk, stuff on the road, etc....especially when it is dark, which is much of the time I am running...it has a set of porto potties which are cleaned frequently and can be very useful....much easier on the joints....but SO boring. 

My wife doesn't understand and is always encouraging me to run more frequently on the track. 

An hour or two on that thing is mind numbing.  Since I do not need to worry about objects in my way/trip hazards, etc, I frequently zone out completely. 

I am thankful that I have a track a mile away, though.  Actually another one about a mile and a half in the opposite direction which I've not run on before.

I ran 5.07 one day this week - was my first run beyond 5 in a while - and it took 48 mins.    You would be feet up and already rested by the time I finished. 

There is a track in the park along the river where I run. But I haven't used it. I see people on it all the time running. I have a friend who uses it consistently. He runs only at night and I think he feels safer on the track. Maybe, I will try it some time.

BTW, it usually takes me around 53 minutes to run 5 miles so both of you would be up and rested (and maybe even showered) by the time I finish

You should try it, it is different.  Might be a fun mix up and for sure if it is wet/dark it is easier to navigate. 

beano.79

oftenreading said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

with outdoor classes opening I took my daughter to a small dance class session on a local playing field. She's 5 and has become very clingy to me and my wife over the lockdowns. She told me I can run but only on this field where she can still see me 😂 has to be the most boring 5 miles ever.. around 30 laps 🥴

Since I hurt my ankle in August I've done a tremendous amount of track running.  Don't need to worry about stepping on a stick, uneven sidewalk, stuff on the road, etc....especially when it is dark, which is much of the time I am running...it has a set of porto potties which are cleaned frequently and can be very useful....much easier on the joints....but SO boring. 

My wife doesn't understand and is always encouraging me to run more frequently on the track. 

An hour or two on that thing is mind numbing.  Since I do not need to worry about objects in my way/trip hazards, etc, I frequently zone out completely. 

I am thankful that I have a track a mile away, though.  Actually another one about a mile and a half in the opposite direction which I've not run on before.

I ran 5.07 one day this week - was my first run beyond 5 in a while - and it took 48 mins.    You would be feet up and already rested by the time I finished. 

It must be very useful having a track available to you.. definitely has its advantages at times. In wet weather and for certain workouts

I have been really pleased with my pace this past year... Luckily for about 2 years I have been super consistent and injury free with my running and it has helped a great deal. From may onwards my training will be focussed on slow miles so I'm going to lose the pace for sure

Consistent and injury free for two years means you're really doing something right with your training regimen - or you're very lucky! For me, "consistent" with any particular sport tends to lead to some sort of injury, which is one of the reasons I mix it up. 

I am pretty cautious these days. I run 3 times a week and every 3 weeks or so I take a rest. I developed a stress fracture in my shin a few years back and made the change once I got back into it from there. By giving myself a regular rest and only running 3 times per week I can go at it quite hard. I ran that 3.28 marathon at Xmas based on 4 month period. 2 weeks of hard training followed by a week of low mileage/intensity...and sometimes taking a whole week off, and I felt great for it.

Mixing up is a great way too. I only run now. I'm too old for football (soccer) these days 😁👴🏻

GlowGirl

F Me In The Brain said:

GlowGirl said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

with outdoor classes opening I took my daughter to a small dance class session on a local playing field. She's 5 and has become very clingy to me and my wife over the lockdowns. She told me I can run but only on this field where she can still see me 😂 has to be the most boring 5 miles ever.. around 30 laps 🥴

Since I hurt my ankle in August I've done a tremendous amount of track running.  Don't need to worry about stepping on a stick, uneven sidewalk, stuff on the road, etc....especially when it is dark, which is much of the time I am running...it has a set of porto potties which are cleaned frequently and can be very useful....much easier on the joints....but SO boring. 

My wife doesn't understand and is always encouraging me to run more frequently on the track. 

An hour or two on that thing is mind numbing.  Since I do not need to worry about objects in my way/trip hazards, etc, I frequently zone out completely. 

I am thankful that I have a track a mile away, though.  Actually another one about a mile and a half in the opposite direction which I've not run on before.

I ran 5.07 one day this week - was my first run beyond 5 in a while - and it took 48 mins.    You would be feet up and already rested by the time I finished. 

There is a track in the park along the river where I run. But I haven't used it. I see people on it all the time running. I have a friend who uses it consistently. He runs only at night and I think he feels safer on the track. Maybe, I will try it some time.

BTW, it usually takes me around 53 minutes to run 5 miles so both of you would be up and rested (and maybe even showered) by the time I finish

You should try it, it is different.  Might be a fun mix up and for sure if it is wet/dark it is easier to navigate. 

Maybe I will try it. It is about a mile run to get to the track, so if I run a mile there and a mile home, I can do 3 or so miles on the track.

beano.79

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

with outdoor classes opening I took my daughter to a small dance class session on a local playing field. She's 5 and has become very clingy to me and my wife over the lockdowns. She told me I can run but only on this field where she can still see me 😂 has to be the most boring 5 miles ever.. around 30 laps 🥴

Since I hurt my ankle in August I've done a tremendous amount of track running.  Don't need to worry about stepping on a stick, uneven sidewalk, stuff on the road, etc....especially when it is dark, which is much of the time I am running...it has a set of porto potties which are cleaned frequently and can be very useful....much easier on the joints....but SO boring. 

My wife doesn't understand and is always encouraging me to run more frequently on the track. 

An hour or two on that thing is mind numbing.  Since I do not need to worry about objects in my way/trip hazards, etc, I frequently zone out completely. 

I am thankful that I have a track a mile away, though.  Actually another one about a mile and a half in the opposite direction which I've not run on before.

I ran 5.07 one day this week - was my first run beyond 5 in a while - and it took 48 mins.    You would be feet up and already rested by the time I finished. 

It must be very useful having a track available to you.. definitely has its advantages at times. In wet weather and for certain workouts

I have been really pleased with my pace this past year... Luckily for about 2 years I have been super consistent and injury free with my running and it has helped a great deal. From may onwards my training will be focussed on slow miles so I'm going to lose the pace for sure

Injury free is awesome.  Glad to hear it!

Yeah, funny that I never even considered running on the track before I hurt myself.

Was running my 800 sprints on a relatively isolated and flat-ish stretch of sidewalk when doing speed training last year.  I was an idiot not to do it at the track.  Also I had to look the fool running back and forth, back and forth, on the same stretch to anyone who could see. 

I hope to get to start doing those again, soon.  They were fun and painful at the same time.  I kind of like those kinds of activities!   

Have you ever tried yasso 800's. I used them for my last marathon training block. It is specific to your goal time. So if you hope to run a 4hr marathon, you run your 800m in 4 mins... Followed by 400 easy pace, then repeat. Start with 2 or 3 reps and work up to 10 throughout your training plan. The 'idea' is if you can hit target pace for 10 reps then you're in good shape to reach your marathon goal. Works for half marathons too, just halve everything. Its an enjoyable workout

F Me In The Brain

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

with outdoor classes opening I took my daughter to a small dance class session on a local playing field. She's 5 and has become very clingy to me and my wife over the lockdowns. She told me I can run but only on this field where she can still see me 😂 has to be the most boring 5 miles ever.. around 30 laps 🥴

Since I hurt my ankle in August I've done a tremendous amount of track running.  Don't need to worry about stepping on a stick, uneven sidewalk, stuff on the road, etc....especially when it is dark, which is much of the time I am running...it has a set of porto potties which are cleaned frequently and can be very useful....much easier on the joints....but SO boring. 

My wife doesn't understand and is always encouraging me to run more frequently on the track. 

An hour or two on that thing is mind numbing.  Since I do not need to worry about objects in my way/trip hazards, etc, I frequently zone out completely. 

I am thankful that I have a track a mile away, though.  Actually another one about a mile and a half in the opposite direction which I've not run on before.

I ran 5.07 one day this week - was my first run beyond 5 in a while - and it took 48 mins.    You would be feet up and already rested by the time I finished. 

It must be very useful having a track available to you.. definitely has its advantages at times. In wet weather and for certain workouts

I have been really pleased with my pace this past year... Luckily for about 2 years I have been super consistent and injury free with my running and it has helped a great deal. From may onwards my training will be focussed on slow miles so I'm going to lose the pace for sure

Injury free is awesome.  Glad to hear it!

Yeah, funny that I never even considered running on the track before I hurt myself.

Was running my 800 sprints on a relatively isolated and flat-ish stretch of sidewalk when doing speed training last year.  I was an idiot not to do it at the track.  Also I had to look the fool running back and forth, back and forth, on the same stretch to anyone who could see. 

I hope to get to start doing those again, soon.  They were fun and painful at the same time.  I kind of like those kinds of activities!   

Have you ever tried yasso 800's. I used them for my last marathon training block. It is specific to your goal time. So if you hope to run a 4hr marathon, you run your 800m in 4 mins... Followed by 400 easy pace, then repeat. Start with 2 or 3 reps and work up to 10 throughout your training plan. The 'idea' is if you can hit target pace for 10 reps then you're in good shape to reach your marathon goal. Works for half marathons too, just halve everything. Its an enjoyable workout

I did read about them before but didn't put them in, because Hal didn't put them in. 

Did whatever Hal told me.

I like the idea and will look at incorporating.

I was "run like the devil is chasing you for 800 meters" and then stop for 60 seconds and try not to fall over....then do it again.  And again.  And again.....

Wonder which is harder to do.  Perhaps will try them both out.

beano.79

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

with outdoor classes opening I took my daughter to a small dance class session on a local playing field. She's 5 and has become very clingy to me and my wife over the lockdowns. She told me I can run but only on this field where she can still see me 😂 has to be the most boring 5 miles ever.. around 30 laps 🥴

Since I hurt my ankle in August I've done a tremendous amount of track running.  Don't need to worry about stepping on a stick, uneven sidewalk, stuff on the road, etc....especially when it is dark, which is much of the time I am running...it has a set of porto potties which are cleaned frequently and can be very useful....much easier on the joints....but SO boring. 

My wife doesn't understand and is always encouraging me to run more frequently on the track. 

An hour or two on that thing is mind numbing.  Since I do not need to worry about objects in my way/trip hazards, etc, I frequently zone out completely. 

I am thankful that I have a track a mile away, though.  Actually another one about a mile and a half in the opposite direction which I've not run on before.

I ran 5.07 one day this week - was my first run beyond 5 in a while - and it took 48 mins.    You would be feet up and already rested by the time I finished. 

It must be very useful having a track available to you.. definitely has its advantages at times. In wet weather and for certain workouts

I have been really pleased with my pace this past year... Luckily for about 2 years I have been super consistent and injury free with my running and it has helped a great deal. From may onwards my training will be focussed on slow miles so I'm going to lose the pace for sure

Injury free is awesome.  Glad to hear it!

Yeah, funny that I never even considered running on the track before I hurt myself.

Was running my 800 sprints on a relatively isolated and flat-ish stretch of sidewalk when doing speed training last year.  I was an idiot not to do it at the track.  Also I had to look the fool running back and forth, back and forth, on the same stretch to anyone who could see. 

I hope to get to start doing those again, soon.  They were fun and painful at the same time.  I kind of like those kinds of activities!   

Have you ever tried yasso 800's. I used them for my last marathon training block. It is specific to your goal time. So if you hope to run a 4hr marathon, you run your 800m in 4 mins... Followed by 400 easy pace, then repeat. Start with 2 or 3 reps and work up to 10 throughout your training plan. The 'idea' is if you can hit target pace for 10 reps then you're in good shape to reach your marathon goal. Works for half marathons too, just halve everything. Its an enjoyable workout

I did read about them before but didn't put them in, because Hal didn't put them in. 

Did whatever Hal told me.

I like the idea and will look at incorporating.

I was "run like the devil is chasing you for 800 meters" and then stop for 60 seconds and try not to fall over....then do it again.  And again.  And again.....

Wonder which is harder to do.  Perhaps will try them both out.

I like yours better 😁

F Me In The Brain

Over 6 miles today.  Chipping away and while I was spent when I got back, I didn't really realize it until I cooked down.
Next week is a 'step back' week in the schedule, so it will be shorter times out there....which is great, because next week is a fasting week.  Get it out of the way in Q2 right away before the run lengths get too high and it becomes something I cannot do.  

Was in the 30s again.  Aren't we in springtime?  Ridiculous!

crookedcross

F Me In The Brain said:

Over 6 miles today.  Chipping away and while I was spent when I got back, I didn't really realize it until I cooked down.
Next week is a 'step back' week in the schedule, so it will be shorter times out there....which is great, because next week is a fasting week.  Get it out of the way in Q2 right away before the run lengths get too high and it becomes something I cannot do.  

Was in the 30s again.  Aren't we in springtime?  Ridiculous!

Yea. Very deceiving too because it's sunny as shit.

F Me In The Brain

crookedcross said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Over 6 miles today.  Chipping away and while I was spent when I got back, I didn't really realize it until I cooked down.
Next week is a 'step back' week in the schedule, so it will be shorter times out there....which is great, because next week is a fasting week.  Get it out of the way in Q2 right away before the run lengths get too high and it becomes something I cannot do.  

Was in the 30s again.  Aren't we in springtime?  Ridiculous!

Yea. Very deceiving too because it's sunny as shit.

Yep.  Looks beautiful....just not warm.

GlowGirl

I waited until noon today to start my run so it was warmer. Still colder than I would have liked. I am sure it was freezing when you all went out earlier in the morning. 

Malroth

I used to jog a lot in a cemetery.

Is this taboo?

beano.79

Heading out in a couple of hours with a friend... Thursday it was 24c and we dusted off the BBQ... This morning it's 0c and snowing, can't beat British weather 🤦🏼‍♂️

F Me In The Brain

Jogging in the snow - glorious!

Running through the cemetery made me chuckle.
The people there can't object!

JeBurkhardt

F Me In The Brain said:

Jogging in the snow - glorious!

Running through the cemetery made me chuckle.
The people there can't object!

I have run in the local cemetery a few times. I asked about it on a running forum because I wanted to make sure I wasn't being disrespectful. The consensus was as long as a funeral wasn't going on, then it was ok. I also made it a point not to run in areas where someone was visiting a grave.   

GlowGirl

I tried the track this morning. I ran a mile down to the track, then ran 2 miles on the track. 2 miles was about all I could do. It was nice running on a flat surface that was slightly softer than the ground. It was more even, no slopes or pot holes. I liked that. But running round and round in a circle when the river path was in sight reminded me of being on a treadmill and looking out the window. So, I hopped off the track and ran some more on the path. I can see the benefits of the track and may use it here and there for part of my run. There were very few people on it as well, so I didn't need to dodge and weave too much. So, it is a nice option, I guess.

F Me In The Brain

GlowGirl said:

I tried the track this morning. I ran a mile down to the track, then ran 2 miles on the track. 2 miles was about all I could do. It was nice running on a flat surface that was slightly softer than the ground. It was more even, no slopes or pot holes. I liked that. But running round and round in a circle when the river path was in sight reminded me of being on a treadmill and looking out the window. So, I hopped off the track and ran some more on the path. I can see the benefits of the track and may use it here and there for part of my run. There were very few people on it as well, so I didn't need to dodge and weave too much. So, it is a nice option, I guess.

Awesome! 

Did you go any faster?

Agree about the monotony, but sometimes being on autopilot is a nice trade.

I think at most I have done 18 miles on the track as part of a run.  You think 8 times around is boring, try 72!       

Also, I read somewhere that you can damage your knees if you run in the same direction all of the time because of the slight curving, consistently.  I change direction every mile or every 2 miles.  Not sure if that is true but at least I change perspectives a bit!

beano.79

F Me In The Brain said:

GlowGirl said:

I tried the track this morning. I ran a mile down to the track, then ran 2 miles on the track. 2 miles was about all I could do. It was nice running on a flat surface that was slightly softer than the ground. It was more even, no slopes or pot holes. I liked that. But running round and round in a circle when the river path was in sight reminded me of being on a treadmill and looking out the window. So, I hopped off the track and ran some more on the path. I can see the benefits of the track and may use it here and there for part of my run. There were very few people on it as well, so I didn't need to dodge and weave too much. So, it is a nice option, I guess.

Awesome! 

Did you go any faster?

Agree about the monotony, but sometimes being on autopilot is a nice trade.

I think at most I have done 18 miles on the track as part of a run.  You think 8 times around is boring, try 72!       

Also, I read somewhere that you can damage your knees if you run in the same direction all of the time because of the slight curving, consistently.  I change direction every mile or every 2 miles.  Not sure if that is true but at least I change perspectives a bit!

72!? Haha ouch.

I follow a trail runner on social media called Jamil Coury, during the first lockdown he did a marathon on a helipad on the roof of his office.

Glowgirl, it would definitely be hard staying on the track when there is a River trail in view

GlowGirl

F Me In The Brain said:

GlowGirl said:

I tried the track this morning. I ran a mile down to the track, then ran 2 miles on the track. 2 miles was about all I could do. It was nice running on a flat surface that was slightly softer than the ground. It was more even, no slopes or pot holes. I liked that. But running round and round in a circle when the river path was in sight reminded me of being on a treadmill and looking out the window. So, I hopped off the track and ran some more on the path. I can see the benefits of the track and may use it here and there for part of my run. There were very few people on it as well, so I didn't need to dodge and weave too much. So, it is a nice option, I guess.

Awesome! 

Did you go any faster?

Agree about the monotony, but sometimes being on autopilot is a nice trade.

I think at most I have done 18 miles on the track as part of a run.  You think 8 times around is boring, try 72!       

Also, I read somewhere that you can damage your knees if you run in the same direction all of the time because of the slight curving, consistently.  I change direction every mile or every 2 miles.  Not sure if that is true but at least I change perspectives a bit!

72 times around a track . That must have been quite the experience. My overall time was actually a bit faster. I have trouble zoning out when I run since I am always on the lookout for potholes and other debris on the sidewalk. So, I would probably need to run more around the track to get to that zone out head space. I didn't really reach it today. Interesting about changing directions. I will keep that in mind.

GlowGirl

Today was perfect weather for a run. Somewhere after mile 2 I really started to enjoy it. Had a bit of a slow start though. How are you all doing? 

F Me In The Brain

I had a poor running week, but that was self chosen.  Another 5 day fast week....water only

Had a great run Tuesday and was surprised.  Wednesday I walked half of it and Thursday more than half.  Finally ate yesterday and so thought I would have a better go this morning, but I shit out after about 15 minutes of good running.  . Alternated jogging/running/walking for the rest of the time.
Tough to run with nothing in the tank.  It is a weird feeling....legs felt ok but just nothing there.  Funny feeling in my chest and no wind.
Not unusual based on past fasts, some have a stronger impact on my body and take longer to recover from.
Will eat up this weekend and do my hour cross train tomorrow....and Monday is off.  Tuesday am should be ready to rock.

Enjoyed this after being out there today - part of the refueling!