Anyone here tried this new thing called "jogging" ?

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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Tough for me to say because I look at my watch at least every quarter mile to see if I am at least hitting the minimum target speed....so I'm not waiting to see.  That is an interesting idea to try.  I do find that if I space out and run I am often surprised at what my speed is - regardless of if I thought I was going faster or slower, when I space out I tend to get away from my desired pace in one direction or the other.

    Once I finish this marathon I think I will try some running without looking at the watch/changing the display to show things other than speed.  
    Will be curious to see what I learn.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Also, I suspect that your idea of tortoise mode is different than mine as I know you generally are much faster.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Tough for me to say because I look at my watch at least every quarter mile to see if I am at least hitting the minimum target speed....so I'm not waiting to see.  That is an interesting idea to try.  I do find that if I space out and run I am often surprised at what my speed is - regardless of if I thought I was going faster or slower, when I space out I tend to get away from my desired pace in one direction or the other.

    Once I finish this marathon I think I will try some running without looking at the watch/changing the display to show things other than speed.  
    Will be curious to see what I learn.

    I never look while I'm running. I often don't record it at all, but if I do, I set it when I start and then don't review it until I'm done. I have no particular goals around speed or time. 
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Also, I suspect that your idea of tortoise mode is different than mine as I know you generally are much faster.
    I doubt it ;)
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    The 20 miles went ok yesterday morning.  Cold out but I warmed up fairly quickly.  Started sputtering before 15 miles, though, and the last three were a grind.  Felt ok yesterday, pretty banged up today - hobbling around like an old man.

    Gonna go out for a hike, soon, before it starts raining.  I know walking for an hour will loosen things up and at least make the legs feel better for a while.
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  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,080
    edited November 2020
    I am sorry you are sore today, but 20 miles is awesome. Amazing accomplishment. It is funny that your last 3 grind miles was half of my entire run. I did 6 miles. It was the coldest weather I had ever run in. I was in layers so my body was warm enough. I ended peeling off one of the layers and tying it around my waist. But I learned that I need better gloves in this weather and also a headband for my ears. I wore a hat and I got too warm in it so I took it off. Then I got cold and put it back on and so on several times. Guess I am ordering some new running gear today. 
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Smartwool.  You can order from their site....or from other spots.  The glove liners work well as gloves, or at least for 30 degree weather.
    Was wild yesterday to see my sweat getting "wicked" away from my skin to the outside of the glove and freezing.  Kept wiping the stuff off on my pants or arms.

    I took off the jacket she'll that I had for a while but ended up putting back on.  At the end my clothes were all soaked but I stayed warm.

    Great job on the 6 miles in the cold weather, check that site out.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    I have two pairs of smartwool socks. They have not made me any smarter but they're good socks. I didn't know the company made other items so will check that out. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,080
    edited November 2020
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Smartwool.  You can order from their site....or from other spots.  The glove liners work well as gloves, or at least for 30 degree weather.
    Was wild yesterday to see my sweat getting "wicked" away from my skin to the outside of the glove and freezing.  Kept wiping the stuff off on my pants or arms.

    I took off the jacket she'll that I had for a while but ended up putting back on.  At the end my clothes were all soaked but I stayed warm.

    Great job on the 6 miles in the cold weather, check that site out.
    Thanks for the suggestion. Just ordered the glove liners, a headband, and two pairs of socks from Smartwool.

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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Quality products - I think you will like them!

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  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,080
    oftenreading said:
    Has anyone else found that their subjective experience of how fast they are going doesn't necessarily match up with the objective evidence?

    I sometimes use Strava when I run, and I have seen a disconnect. My perception is that when I start running I'm a bit slow as I warm up, then get into the groove and run faster until I hit a slump about mid-run, when it feels like I've already been running forever and I'm only half way finished. During that period I feel like I'm running through sludge. Then as I get close to being done, maybe the last 20/25%, I get a burst of energy and speed up, with the exception of a long, slow hill I have to do.

    However, Strava tells me that actually my speed in that middle part is on average the highest, and I get slower and slower toward the end. We both agree that I'm in tortoise mode going up the hill, though.

    Is this common?
    I just looked at my app for yesterday's run. I was slowest for the first mile, then sped up for the 2nd mile, slowed down a bit for the 3rd mile, and had my fastest speed for the 4th mile, and then slowed down for the 5th and 6th mile, but not as slow as the first mile, and faster than the the 3rd mile. So, out of 6 miles, the first and third mile were the slowest.

  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    GlowGirl said:
    oftenreading said:
    Has anyone else found that their subjective experience of how fast they are going doesn't necessarily match up with the objective evidence?

    I sometimes use Strava when I run, and I have seen a disconnect. My perception is that when I start running I'm a bit slow as I warm up, then get into the groove and run faster until I hit a slump about mid-run, when it feels like I've already been running forever and I'm only half way finished. During that period I feel like I'm running through sludge. Then as I get close to being done, maybe the last 20/25%, I get a burst of energy and speed up, with the exception of a long, slow hill I have to do.

    However, Strava tells me that actually my speed in that middle part is on average the highest, and I get slower and slower toward the end. We both agree that I'm in tortoise mode going up the hill, though.

    Is this common?
    I just looked at my app for yesterday's run. I was slowest for the first mile, then sped up for the 2nd mile, slowed down a bit for the 3rd mile, and had my fastest speed for the 4th mile, and then slowed down for the 5th and 6th mile, but not as slow as the first mile, and faster than the the 3rd mile. So, out of 6 miles, the first and third mile were the slowest.


    Is that how it felt to you?
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  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,411
    GlowGirl said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Smartwool.  You can order from their site....or from other spots.  The glove liners work well as gloves, or at least for 30 degree weather.
    Was wild yesterday to see my sweat getting "wicked" away from my skin to the outside of the glove and freezing.  Kept wiping the stuff off on my pants or arms.

    I took off the jacket she'll that I had for a while but ended up putting back on.  At the end my clothes were all soaked but I stayed warm.

    Great job on the 6 miles in the cold weather, check that site out.
    Thanks for the suggestion. Just ordered the glove liners, a headband, and two pairs of socks from Smartwool.

    I have maybe 2 dozen different pairs of Smartwool socks. I have ones I can wrar on the hottest days of the year all the way to 30 below. I swear by them.
    Also have 3 different sets of baselayers from them.

    Not that it matters but Smartwool is owned by VF. The same company that owns Icebreaker, Timberland, Wrangler, Vans, and many other clothing/footwear brands.

  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,080
    oftenreading said:
    GlowGirl said:
    oftenreading said:
    Has anyone else found that their subjective experience of how fast they are going doesn't necessarily match up with the objective evidence?

    I sometimes use Strava when I run, and I have seen a disconnect. My perception is that when I start running I'm a bit slow as I warm up, then get into the groove and run faster until I hit a slump about mid-run, when it feels like I've already been running forever and I'm only half way finished. During that period I feel like I'm running through sludge. Then as I get close to being done, maybe the last 20/25%, I get a burst of energy and speed up, with the exception of a long, slow hill I have to do.

    However, Strava tells me that actually my speed in that middle part is on average the highest, and I get slower and slower toward the end. We both agree that I'm in tortoise mode going up the hill, though.

    Is this common?
    I just looked at my app for yesterday's run. I was slowest for the first mile, then sped up for the 2nd mile, slowed down a bit for the 3rd mile, and had my fastest speed for the 4th mile, and then slowed down for the 5th and 6th mile, but not as slow as the first mile, and faster than the the 3rd mile. So, out of 6 miles, the first and third mile were the slowest.


    Is that how it felt to you?
    To be honest I haven’t really thought about it. I will pay attention tomorrow. But I would have thought my third mile would have been faster than the second mile like a slow build. But since the third mile is halfway for me maybe that is when I slow down to then build up speed for the second half of the run. It is interesting to analyze. 
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,080
    Bentleyspop said:
    GlowGirl said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Smartwool.  You can order from their site....or from other spots.  The glove liners work well as gloves, or at least for 30 degree weather.
    Was wild yesterday to see my sweat getting "wicked" away from my skin to the outside of the glove and freezing.  Kept wiping the stuff off on my pants or arms.

    I took off the jacket she'll that I had for a while but ended up putting back on.  At the end my clothes were all soaked but I stayed warm.

    Great job on the 6 miles in the cold weather, check that site out.
    Thanks for the suggestion. Just ordered the glove liners, a headband, and two pairs of socks from Smartwool.

    I have maybe 2 dozen different pairs of Smartwool socks. I have ones I can wrar on the hottest days of the year all the way to 30 below. I swear by them.
    Also have 3 different sets of baselayers from them.

    Not that it matters but Smartwool is owned by VF. The same company that owns Icebreaker, Timberland, Wrangler, Vans, and many other clothing/footwear brands.

    Cool. I am looking forward to getting my delivery. I started with two pairs of sockS because wool can sometimes bother me. It itches. So I wanted to check them out first. If I like the socks I will probably get more. 
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,411
    GlowGirl said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    GlowGirl said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Smartwool.  You can order from their site....or from other spots.  The glove liners work well as gloves, or at least for 30 degree weather.
    Was wild yesterday to see my sweat getting "wicked" away from my skin to the outside of the glove and freezing.  Kept wiping the stuff off on my pants or arms.

    I took off the jacket she'll that I had for a while but ended up putting back on.  At the end my clothes were all soaked but I stayed warm.

    Great job on the 6 miles in the cold weather, check that site out.
    Thanks for the suggestion. Just ordered the glove liners, a headband, and two pairs of socks from Smartwool.

    I have maybe 2 dozen different pairs of Smartwool socks. I have ones I can wrar on the hottest days of the year all the way to 30 below. I swear by them.
    Also have 3 different sets of baselayers from them.

    Not that it matters but Smartwool is owned by VF. The same company that owns Icebreaker, Timberland, Wrangler, Vans, and many other clothing/footwear brands.

    Cool. I am looking forward to getting my delivery. I started with two pairs of sockS because wool can sometimes bother me. It itches. So I wanted to check them out first. If I like the socks I will probably get more. 
    They use merino wool so no itch for most people
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,080
    It was a windy run today. It really helped me get my best time on my 2nd mile today. Of course, then I had to (to quote Bob Seger) run against the wind. Overall, I enjoyed it. My hands got a bit cold, but I should be getting my new Smartwool gloves by Thursday. Yay!!!
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Yeah looks like high winds again tomorrow....and 30s or low 40s.  I'm pretty excited.  ;)
    I've started my slow down in mileage for the three weeks preceding the marathon distance.  Not going to hurt my feelings in this weather. 

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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,471
    Yeah I know. I am a disspointment. But ran on lunchtime and had some weird piercing pain in my lower back. 

    And I’m lazy. 


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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Is back pain a thing, in general, for you?
    Need to pay attention to that, if not.  If you are used to it then likely you already know....
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