Random Running Questions

Fenster

Kellygirl wrote: »

Are you sure your nutrition and hydration are what they should be? The heat would take a bit out of you, that’s for sure. I’ve often done long runs and loved to have had a nap after but with two smallies it’s never an option. I do know a couple of my friends with no kids will happily take naps though after long runs so maybe it’s normal enough but maybe do a system’s check of everything else?

Two weeks ago I had to abandon a long run at 30k because I hadn't hydrated properly. Turns out you need electrolytes and salts in the water.

But even then it didn't wipe me out like yesterday left me. I'm going to check in with my doctor later in the week if I haven't perked up more.

Swashbuckler

bucketybuck wrote:

Could the heat account for the drop in expected time and that I might be overthinking it by looking for other reasons such as training or preparation?

Honestly it could be 101 things. The heat definitely plays a part but it could be a host of things like training, sleep, nutrition, recovery etc.

skyblue46

Fenster wrote: »

Two weeks ago I had to abandon a long run at 30k because I hadn't hydrated properly. Turns out you need electrolytes and salts in the water.

But even then it didn't wipe me out like yesterday left me. I'm going to check in with my doctor later in the week if I haven't perked up more.

What are you training for? Doing 30k in training suggests you are very close to running a marathon. If so then it's not a great time to hope for a 10k PB.

Murph_D

bucketybuck wrote: »

How big of a factor is this recent heat? Speaking in general terms obviously.

This may be of interest for marathon running at least. I’m sure it can be applied to shorter races too (but not too short - it’s nice to have a bit of heat for shorter and middle distance events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gkPHFwXSJY3HskO7MCUzTyJGTvW8J0oAnW0vbT5tQAw/htmlview?pli=1

Fenster

skyblue46 wrote: »

What are you training for? Doing 30k in training suggests you are very close to running a marathon. If so then it's not a great time to hope for a 10k PB.

Training for the Reykjavik marathon. Four weeks left!

deisedude

I've no affiliation with Clane AC but came across their Twitter yesterday and saw their new grass track. Looks unreal. https://twitter.com/ClaneAc?s=08

MY BAD

deisedude wrote: »

I've no affiliation with Clane AC but came across their Twitter yesterday and saw their new grass track. Looks unreal. https://twitter.com/ClaneAc?s=08

That looks good. I wonder how much cheaper it is to use astro turf than a track surface? Or would astro turf need more maintenance than a track?

Murph_D

deisedude wrote: »

I've no affiliation with Clane AC but came across their Twitter yesterday and saw their new grass track. Looks unreal. https://twitter.com/ClaneAc?s=08

Wow. Nice. Does “facility for the whole
community of Clane” effectively mean anyone can use it?

mutley18

Anyone who runs in the countryside experiencing a plague of flies following them at this time of year? It is so fcking annoying. I dont stink I promise

deisedude

Murph_D wrote: »

Wow. Nice. Does “facility for the whole
community of Clane” effectively mean anyone can use it?

Not sure but I would assume so

Comic Book Guy

mutley18 wrote: »

Anyone who runs in the countryside experiencing a plague of flies following them at this time of year? It is so fcking annoying. I dont stink I promise

Me too. My lunchtime run goes through a small wooded area and I'd nearly swear the same 20 lads are waiting for me every day!

Zebra3

mutley18 wrote: »

Anyone who runs in the countryside experiencing a plague of flies following them at this time of year? It is so fcking annoying. I dont stink I promise

Time of the year vegetarianism goes out the window for me. :pac:

Rega

mutley18 wrote: »

Anyone who runs in the countryside experiencing a plague of flies following them at this time of year? It is so fcking annoying. I dont stink I promise

Yep. I purposely went out for my run in the pouring rain today at lunchtime rather than this evening to get a break from them. It was great!

cjt156

mutley18 wrote: »

Anyone who runs in the countryside experiencing a plague of flies following them at this time of year? It is so fcking annoying. I dont stink I promise

Are we talking the fly along behind you buzzing kind or the tiny, stick to your forehead with sweat, kind?
Both types find me irresistably attractive, apparently...

Lazare

No flies on me

Bananaleaf

Lazare wrote: »

No flies on me

:pac:

skyblue46

Lazare wrote: »

No flies on me

They only go after slower moving targets! :pac:

Fenster

I ran after dark last night for that winter run feeling. No flies were getting on this pretty face!

Younganne

mutley18 wrote: »

Anyone who runs in the countryside experiencing a plague of flies following them at this time of year? It is so fcking annoying. I dont stink I promise

Yes Countryside runner here too and its horrible.

But what is worse is when you see them swarming away from the lumps of wet dung in the middle of the road as you approach!!!
I keep my mouth firmly shut:eek: Id rather have them following me that trying to jump down my throat....:D

Sunny Dayz

I don't know if it was posted on this thread or the DCM novice thread or if I was just imagining it but was there a link somewhere for a website to plot out a running route on it?

KSU

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I don't know if it was posted on this thread or the DCM novice thread or if I was just imagining it but was there a link somewhere for a website to plot out a running route on it?

www.mapmyrun.com

28064212

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I don't know if it was posted on this thread or the DCM novice thread or if I was just imagining it but was there a link somewhere for a website to plot out a running route on it?

https://www.plotaroute.com/routeplanner

skyblue46

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I don't know if it was posted on this thread or the DCM novice thread or if I was just imagining it but was there a link somewhere for a website to plot out a running route on it?

https://onthegomap.com/#/create

Annie get your Run

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I don't know if it was posted on this thread or the DCM novice thread or if I was just imagining it but was there a link somewhere for a website to plot out a running route on it?

If you use Strava, you can plot a route on that.

TFBubendorfer

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

I don't know if it was posted on this thread or the DCM novice thread or if I was just imagining it but was there a link somewhere for a website to plot out a running route on it?

I have heard great things about komoot:
https://www.komoot.com/plan/

Apparently strava's route mapping option is a deliberate but poor rip-off of komoot's functionality.

deisedude

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

I have heard great things about komoot:
https://www.komoot.com/plan/

Apparently strava's route mapping option is a deliberate but poor rip-off of komoot's functionality.

Thanks for sharing. Way better than other sites I've used for route plotting

thefa

Started training for my first marathon recently and following a standard plan with a long run a week. 2 weeks and 12 runs in I’m always getting blisters on the long runs but never on the shorter easy and tempo runs. Is this likely to be just my feet getting used to longer distances or am I likely to be wearing runners that aren’t the perfect fit?

Zebra3

You’ll need to let people know what type of runners you’re wearing!!

Butterbeans

thefa wrote: »

Started training for my first marathon recently and following a standard plan with a long run a week. 2 weeks and 12 runs in I’m always getting blisters on the long runs but never on the shorter easy and tempo runs. Is this likely to be just my feet getting used to longer distances or am I likely to be wearing runners that aren’t the perfect fit?

Dehydration can be a cause for blisters also. With the warmer weather you may not be adequately hydrated for the longer runs. Can be runners either. Are they new or have you them a while?

thefa

I’m wearing brooks gts 18, chosen because I overpronate - have logged 270km on them so far.