Random Running Questions

Just a quick note to say thanks for the steer Flipper, and also to Enduro for his subsequent endorsement. Have had four sessions now over the last few months with Jason and pleased with the results so far. He has dealt with my running form and, separately, a long-term injury which we are still in the process of trying to overcome.

The running form side of things has been very interesting. Short version is that I have significantly increased my cadence - up from around the 165-170 mark to 180 - helping to correct a number of issues which were bringing on injuries. 180 cadence still feels odd but it's blending in. Few other bits and pieces that he has tweaked too; mainly posture related. I'm three months into a general S&C/mobility programme also which has been helpful.

Just the injury to shift now! It's slow progress and painful enough (dry needling) but seems to be going in the right direction. Wouldn't hesitate to refer anyone to Jason.

I am listening to a few running podcasts recently and pure sport has been mentioned a few times . Didn’t really pay much heed as had no clue what it was . Steven scullion appears to have gotten a gift package from them (Instagram)and it looks like cpd massage stuff for for muscles and there are also daily supps to increase VO2 etc .( does this mean I’ve been officially influenced) Has anybody used these products and found them helpful . I was put off by the fact the supps were made with the mushroom that sounded like the mutant mushroom from the last of us ! Anyways let me know . Thanks

Yes- but always looking for the easier option - lazy out ! Expensive deep heat probably !

Before you spend your money on some of these products, I suggest that you have a read of a book called "Good to go" by Christie Aschwanden.

It's a really insightful book on tips and tricks for recovery, all back with scientific research. You might be surprised by some of the content. I won't give any spoiler

In fact I'd highly recommend to everyone.

https://www.bookdepository.com/Good-to-Go-Christie-Aschwanden/9780393357714?redirected=true&selectCurrency=EUR&w=AFFPAU9SCH1SXGA8YC5X&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ie_shopping_performance_max&utm_content=ie&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSy9GizuPnXgg3C2OJnamxAvXK33DkGPAIygjEZVWPNGavlxOVHwstLhoCuKcQAvD_BwE

Nike store in Blanchardstown

There's an Elverys and a Heaton's (Sports direct) in Blanch too. Lifestyle sport if I remember correctly.

Maybe a strange one, but what do you all wear on a cold morning like tomorrow will be? Layers? Gloves? Hats?

I feel I've made a terrible mistake as my warmest long sleeve (the €11 decathlon one) is not washed! Must get another one when I'm there next

Gloves and hats get worn in the snow, that's all. Maybe a long sleeve base layer

This morning was fairly bitter in Cork and I was only doing a very easy run so leggings and a long sleeve top ( not thick ) and I stuck a rain jacket on for a while but had it tied around my waist fairly fast. I find I warm up very fast.

I think everyone has a different internal thermostat so you will have to figure out what works for you for the varying temperatures and conditions.

Arm warmers give a fair bit of flexibility as they are inexpensive and turn any t-shirt into a long sleeve one and can be rolled down to the wrist if you start to feel like you're getting two warm.

Buffs also are pretty versatile if you feel chilly around the neck and can also be used on the head if it rains to keep a bit warmer. Also if it gets too warm as the run progresses you can just wrap it around your wrist and use it as a sweatband. But basically you will have to experiment to find what works best for you.

Best tip I ever got is that take the temperature it is and add 10 degrees to it for a reference on what to wear as to how it will likely feel when running, gloves and a long sleeve t-shirt in cold weather generally does. If it's raining I find wearing a peaked hat that I can shield my face with from the rain works a treat. But like the replies above everyone is different and find out what works for you. I've never done base layers when running as the heat would kill me. Similarly, running jackets are great but less so if it is not minus degrees then it gets pretty warm in them pretty quickly...the tips in relation to tops of run you are doing are good to bear in mind. If it's any form of speed work you will likely not need anything more than long sleeves and gloves in cold weather.

I'm the same as you on the glasses front so I look for in ear options, I couldn't justify going full whack for airpods pro so I went with a cheaper version so I have these and I think they work great so far. https://www.midletonit.ie/shop/0jxx49met0eowqqyeerqlc68uhqdv8

They have noise cancellation that you can turn on/off with a tap to determine how much you want to hear of the outside world.

Previous to these I used some Anker bluetooth earbuds and they worked great and were pretty cheap, I think less than 30 euro. They have been discontinued now but you could try some equivalents from the same brand. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N8RYGC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Either of these two look very similar to the anker ones, same price range and have similar features, the magnets in the earbuds so they clip together when not in use is a very useful feature to prevent loss.

I wear glasses and the Shokz, no issues. ON occasions I have wore sunglass, shokz and a hat, again no issues.

They are single handedly the best running gadget I have ever bought

Is there any other benefits of wearing performance base layers other than warmth?