Random Running Questions

jamule

DrumSteve wrote: »

Looking to get back into running but each time I do, I end up with numb feet after about 1km... does anyone have any experience of this? Any recommendations?

I have a feeling my shoes might be too tight but im not sure if that causes it?

Losen up the laces all way down to the bottom eyelets. I had it happen plenty of times, the lace's at the bottom get tighter and tighter and some stage it causes my foot to go numb, took me ages to figure out what was going on.

partyguinness

DrumSteve wrote: »

Looking to get back into running but each time I do, I end up with numb feet after about 1km... does anyone have any experience of this? Any recommendations?

I have a feeling my shoes might be too tight but im not sure if that causes it?

Another thing is that you might need a "wide" fit if your shoe make offers it. I have used Hoka One One for the past 3 years but on my Clifton 5 I made the mistake of not getting the Wide fit. Too narrow and tight- sufferred with blisters and numbness. Made sure both subsequent Clifton 6 and 7 are the wide fit. Makes a massive difference.

mister paul

DrumSteve wrote: »

Looking to get back into running but each time I do, I end up with numb feet after about 1km... does anyone have any experience of this? Any recommendations?

I have a feeling my shoes might be too tight but im not sure if that causes it?

Shoes being too tight can definitely cause this. As well as the suggestions already provided, if the shoes are tight on specific areas of your foot, it's often possible to alleviate by lacing the runners differently. Lots of stuff to be found using Dr. Google...for instance

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWXYxYODStB/

Ceepo

Heat_Wave wrote: »

Thanks, Ceepo. I ran that distance to see if I could. I wouldn’t be able for a light jog today, but I can walk.

On another note - What’s your opinion on treadmill running? I’ve heard people call this ‘cheating’, but I’m not sure why they say this.

As someone pointed out, there is a place for it
It was never a personal favourite of mine.
I know a lot of top pro triathletes do a lot on the treadmill.

whodafunk

Hi. Beginner'ish runner looking for some advice on improving speed and keeping the consistency over 5/8km. I typically go out and can keep just under 5min per km pace. I never really go further than 5/6km. Last weekend I went out for 7km and found it tough to keep that pace going as the run went on.

I guess I need to incorporate a long/slow run at the weekend? 10km or further with 2 short faster runs during the week? Any other tips on improving speed - anything else that could be incorporated? skipping?

thank you

pansophelia

whodafunk wrote: »

Hi. Beginner'ish runner looking for some advice on improving speed and keeping the consistency over 5/8km. I typically go out and can keep just under 5min per km pace. I never really go further than 5/6km. Last weekend I went out for 7km and found it tough to keep that pace going as the run went on.

I guess I need to incorporate a long/slow run at the weekend? 10km or further with 2 short faster runs during the week? Any other tips on improving speed - anything else that could be incorporated? skipping?

thank you

It might seem counter intuitive, but most of your runs should be slow, with maybe one faster run during the week, and one long run at the weekend. This will allow you to build endurance, you already have some speed.
How many runs are you doing at the moment?
For example, if you're doing 4 runs a week - do a longer run run at the weekend, gradually building this distance over time, this run should be slow, two short slow runs during the week, and one run with some speed.
There are some great plans online and it can be easier to follow one - but the biggest advice to build consistency is to slow down.

corcaigh07

mister paul wrote: »

Shoes being too tight can definitely cause this. As well as the suggestions already provided, if the shoes are tight on specific areas of your foot, it's often possible to alleviate by lacing the runners differently. Lots of stuff to be found using Dr. Google...for instance

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWXYxYODStB/

This! Bar or Parallel lacing (same thing) will greatly ease the pressure on the top of the foot.

Heat_Wave

How often do you guys get knee pain, or just that uncomfortable knee feeling? I’ve had it for 5+ days now and haven’t been able to run as a result.

Does anyone wear knee compression sleeves, and do they work?

Butterbeans

Heat_Wave wrote: »

How often do you guys get knee pain, or just that uncomfortable knee feeling? I’ve had it for 5+ days now and haven’t been able to run as a result.

Does anyone wear knee compression sleeves, and do they work?

Any knee pain I've suffered, which has been very seldom thankfully, has been IT band related. It can be quite sore if you don't address it and continue to run. It can affect the hips also. Treatment can involve rest, massage and foam rolling.
That's by no means a diagnosis of your issue, but a possibility. Worth looking up it band syndrome but really if the problem persists, best to consult a physio.

Bluesquare

Stupid question - if your doing a 5k /10k TT what’s acceptable elevation wise ? Can strava be trusted?

Murph_D

Bluesquare wrote: »

Stupid question - if your doing a 5k /10k TT what’s acceptable elevation wise ? Can strava be trusted?

I suppose it depends on any rules for your event. Strava or Garmin aren't always accurate - but what other option do you have? If you want to be honest with yourself about your time, pick an honest route, in terms of wind as well as hills. Time trials bring out a lot of downhill/downwind specialists! If you want an honest result, anything that starts and ends close to the same spot would always be acceptable. Generally I'd be seeking a looped route that's as flat as you can find.

Unknownability

Eveything you read says that you should wet the heart rate monitor chest strap prior to starting, what do people take this to mean?

I put my finger under the tap and sprinkle water on both sides but I'm seeing YouTube videos where the strap is put under a tap, just wondering other people's experiences?

Murph_D

Unknownability wrote: »

Eveything you read says that you should wet the heart rate monitor chest strap prior to starting, what do people take this to mean?

I put my finger under the tap and sprinkle water on both sides but I'm seeing YouTube videos where the strap is put under a tap, just wondering other people's experiences?

Lick it!

TFBubendorfer

Unknownability wrote: »

Eveything you read says that you should wet the heart rate monitor chest strap prior to starting, what do people take this to mean?

I put my finger under the tap and sprinkle water on both sides but I'm seeing YouTube videos where the strap is put under a tap, just wondering other people's experiences?

"I put my finger under the tap and sprinkle water on both sides" is exactly what I did for 15 years.

Stark

I stick the strap under the tap (probably the same thing as the finger under the tap and "sprinkle"). Couldn't bring myself to lick it, eww.

partyguinness

If I am at home I will just dab my finger under the tap and smear it on. If I'm out after work I will generally have water with me anyway and I will take a mouth full to leave my mouth very wet and use that to lick it.

Murph_D

If it's good enough for DC Rainmaker, it's good enough for me.

2) Licking it: This is the simplest option – and quite honestly what I do 99% of the time. I just give it a big lick. By ‘it’, I mean the two sensor pads on the back of the strap. This will usually ‘tide me over’ until I start sweating enough to keep everything all happy. And don’t worry folks – a HUGE LONG thread on BT the other day confirms that everyone else does it too.

ReeReeG

I hope the lickers wash it regularly
I just dab the sensor pads with tap water before I put it on. Like a normal person :P

Murph_D

ReeReeG wrote: »

I hope the lickers wash it regularly
I just dab the sensor pads with tap water before I put it on. Like a normal person :P

Sure it's only your own dirt. :pac:

partyguinness

ReeReeG wrote: »

I hope the lickers wash it regularly
I just dab the sensor pads with tap water before I put it on. Like a normal person :P

It's not like you are licking somebody elses strap (well, I hope not)...it's mine and I like the taste of success...;)

Relax..it's all natural.

Laineyfrecks

ReeReeG wrote: »

I hope the lickers wash it regularly
I just dab the sensor pads with tap water before I put it on. Like a normal person :P

Haha yes I wash it regularly but also lick it:pac: I heard being normal is overrated :P

BeginnerRunner

Am I the only one that spits on my strap?

Unknownability

Wow, I wasn't expecting this many replies!

Thanks for all the comments was slightly thrown when I saw the videos under the tap, on a side note I ordered some of the electrolyte gel for €2.40 delivered just to see if it makes a difference.

BeginnerRunner

Licking the strap can be an effective way to replenish lost salts during a run.

...I hear.

TFBubendorfer

What is it in this forum about sweat and licking? :P
It's not the first time either! :eek:

Seve OB

Am I the only one who doesn’t bother wetting the sensors?
I don’t see much difference if I do or if I don’t to be honest

Unknownability

Seve OB wrote: »

Am I the only one who doesn’t bother wetting the sensors?
I don’t see much difference if I do or if I don’t to be honest

Over an hour run the average will probably be there are there abouts, for me the main difference is the maximum heart rate is always much much higher like some times at a walking pace I could see 180-200.

Also I don't pay much attention to it but it seems to drive the Garmin fitness stats crazy and would get over training or fitness decking updates.

Swashbuckler

I lick

yum.............

Laineyfrecks

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I lick

yum.............

Well you weren't called Swashlicker for nothing

skyblue46

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I lick

yum.............

I lick my finger and then rub it on the appropriate areas