Anyone here tried this new thing called "jogging" ?

@GlowGirl Same here. I'm still quite flexible because of all the yoga I've done over the years. I'd love to get into running again, maybe when the temperature changes xxx

oftenreading said:

No time like the present to take part in the latest thing - sock feet running in the snow, courtesy of the Finns. I like that they admit that, as a nation, they are bonkers. 

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-finland-weather-snow-running/weary-of-covid-restrictions-finns-take-up-running-in-deep-snow-in-socks-idUSKBN2AF1GH

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finns keen to avoid gyms and other indoor sports venues this winter because of the coronavirus pandemic have found a new way to keep fit - running in the snow wearing no training shoes, just thick woollen socks.

Finland has seen particularly heavy snowfall this winter and running outside in just socks provides great exercise as well as a sense of freedom, said Pekka Parviainen, a helicopter pilot and an avid barefoot runner.

“This is traditional Finnish crazy stuff, I think we all agree,” said Parviainen while out running with a group in Nuuksio national park, 35 kilometers (20 miles) from the capital Helsinki.

“And it’s really the happiness side. I mean it’s very good sport, strong exercise and everything, but it really is the happiness,” he added.

In Finland, where taking a sauna in winter and then running through snow to jump into an ice-cold lake is a traditional pastime, barefoot running has become popular in the past few years during the warmer months.

Running in socks through heavy snow, now about half a metre deep in many places, takes this to the next level.

“You can do it quite light or you can do it really heavy in the deep snow as we did now. But the feeling afterwards is just great. You have had a good foot massage,” Parviainen said, because your feet are not tightly “packaged” in trainers.

There is no shortage of warm woollen socks as many Finns have taken to knitting during long winter lockdowns.

Parviainen recommends wearing at least two, preferably three, pairs of woollen socks to get the most out of the run.

Reporting by Essi Lehto; Additional reporting by Attila Cser on Reuters Television; Editing by Gareth Jones

I have read about this. It does not look appealing to me. I would think that putting on several pairs of wool socks would feel more constricting than a pair of running shoes. Also, who knows what’s buried under that snow that you could step on. 

I love the idea but also would be concerned about what I was stepping on.

That looks like it would be fun to try out and it's lovely how the Finnish guy equates this with happiness.  

F Me In The Brain said:

18 mins running / 12 mins walking....will move to 20/10 in a few days. 

Breathing still needs work but day by day, getting closer.  Feels good to go 2.5 miles - cannot wait to rip off 5.  Know I need to be smart and keep things moving up in small increments.

Anyone have any races upcoming?

What I had on the schedule:

St Pat's Boardwalk 10 Miler - cancelled

Broad Street Run (10 Miler) moved from May to Fall, date tbd

Harpoon 5k - usually in Sept, no word yet

Moved the Run The Bridge (10k) a bit out to Nov 7

Philadelphia Marathon still set for Nov 21

No idea when I am going to do the 50k or 50 miler.  Guessing that is going to need to be solo.

Ideally there would be an event a month to make the training for the long runs more fun.

Fucking Covid.

Just the one event for me now this year. The 100 miler in September. I have a 5 month training block starting in April. Until then I am just enjoying being out ticking over.

The hardest part is the new gear I have bought that I don't want to use until April... It's torture 😂

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

18 mins running / 12 mins walking....will move to 20/10 in a few days. 

Breathing still needs work but day by day, getting closer.  Feels good to go 2.5 miles - cannot wait to rip off 5.  Know I need to be smart and keep things moving up in small increments.

Anyone have any races upcoming?

What I had on the schedule:

St Pat's Boardwalk 10 Miler - cancelled

Broad Street Run (10 Miler) moved from May to Fall, date tbd

Harpoon 5k - usually in Sept, no word yet

Moved the Run The Bridge (10k) a bit out to Nov 7

Philadelphia Marathon still set for Nov 21

No idea when I am going to do the 50k or 50 miler.  Guessing that is going to need to be solo.

Ideally there would be an event a month to make the training for the long runs more fun.

Fucking Covid.

Just the one event for me now this year. The 100 miler in September. I have a 5 month training block starting in April. Until then I am just enjoying being out ticking over.

The hardest part is the new gear I have bought that I don't want to use until April... It's torture 😂

What did you buy?

Very interested in your training for the 100 miler.  I am reading up on the training for my goal run but since I am still on the mend from the torn tendon I have not started planning yet.  Don't want to write checks I cannot cash....but soon.  Soon I will start!

To cover the training and the race I need 2 pairs of shoes...I bought 2 pairs new balance fresh foam 1080v10. I've had v8 and V9 in the past and love them. Got some new shorts and socks too. Luckily I have the kit required for Ultras such as a running pack, soft bottles, mandatory kit list etc from previous races.

As for the training, I only ever run 3 times a week due to being on my feet all day everyday for work. My longest run won't be longer than 30 miles at peak but I will be doing back to back long runs so will follow this with a 15/20 miles at peak. Pretty much the same as the 100k training I did but a few weeks longer and more miles overall.

For the 100k I used a walk/run strategy and it got me around well in 13.5 hours so I will be adopting this again. The longest of my long training runs I will do this, with straight running for my 2nd weekend long run and then a 5/6 mile tempo run during the week.

Trying not to forget every few weeks to take a break 😂

I cannot wait to start, roll on April 🤙

F Me In The Brain said:

Awesome!

What is your goal run?

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

18 mins running / 12 mins walking....will move to 20/10 in a few days. 

Breathing still needs work but day by day, getting closer.  Feels good to go 2.5 miles - cannot wait to rip off 5.  Know I need to be smart and keep things moving up in small increments.

Anyone have any races upcoming?

What I had on the schedule:

St Pat's Boardwalk 10 Miler - cancelled

Broad Street Run (10 Miler) moved from May to Fall, date tbd

Harpoon 5k - usually in Sept, no word yet

Moved the Run The Bridge (10k) a bit out to Nov 7

Philadelphia Marathon still set for Nov 21

No idea when I am going to do the 50k or 50 miler.  Guessing that is going to need to be solo.

Ideally there would be an event a month to make the training for the long runs more fun.

Fucking Covid.

Just the one event for me now this year. The 100 miler in September. I have a 5 month training block starting in April. Until then I am just enjoying being out ticking over.

The hardest part is the new gear I have bought that I don't want to use until April... It's torture 😂

What did you buy?

Very interested in your training for the 100 miler.  I am reading up on the training for my goal run but since I am still on the mend from the torn tendon I have not started planning yet.  Don't want to write checks I cannot cash....but soon.  Soon I will start!

To cover the training and the race I need 2 pairs of shoes...I bought 2 pairs new balance fresh foam 1080v10. I've had v8 and V9 in the past and love them. Got some new shorts and socks too. Luckily I have the kit required for Ultras such as a running pack, soft bottles, mandatory kit list etc from previous races.

As for the training, I only ever run 3 times a week due to being on my feet all day everyday for work. My longest run won't be longer than 30 miles at peak but I will be doing back to back long runs so will follow this with a 15/20 miles at peak. Pretty much the same as the 100k training I did but a few weeks longer and more miles overall.

For the 100k I used a walk/run strategy and it got me around well in 13.5 hours so I will be adopting this again. The longest of my long training runs I will do this, with straight running for my 2nd weekend long run and then a 5/6 mile tempo run during the week.

Trying not to forget every few weeks to take a break 😂

I cannot wait to start, roll on April 🤙

Wow...Just wow!!

GlowGirl said:

F Me In The Brain said:

18 mins running / 12 mins walking....will move to 20/10 in a few days. 

Breathing still needs work but day by day, getting closer.  Feels good to go 2.5 miles - cannot wait to rip off 5.  Know I need to be smart and keep things moving up in small increments.

Anyone have any races upcoming?

What I had on the schedule:

St Pat's Boardwalk 10 Miler - cancelled

Broad Street Run (10 Miler) moved from May to Fall, date tbd

Harpoon 5k - usually in Sept, no word yet

Moved the Run The Bridge (10k) a bit out to Nov 7

Philadelphia Marathon still set for Nov 21

No idea when I am going to do the 50k or 50 miler.  Guessing that is going to need to be solo.

Ideally there would be an event a month to make the training for the long runs more fun.

Fucking Covid.

Excellent work. It sounds like you are making great progress with getting back up to speed. I don't have any races coming up. I generally don't do them. But I have done a few charity 5K runs for pancreatic cancer. My brother-in-law died 3 years ago from it - so my whole family and his whole family participate in the run/walk. I may try a 10k when things get back to normal now that I have run that far several times on my own. Marathons are not on my radar at all. But, it is great you have that 50 miler as a goal. Good luck.

Sorry about your BIL.  The reason I have done the 5k is because of it being for the cancer center my dad went to and my sister being the lead fundraising team for years on end.

A 10k would be nothing for you, now.  You would rock right through it.