That is incredible! Also good to see another smashrun user 😃

I got a 1.5L back reservoir and have been using it for my longer (15 km +) runs. I’m stunned by the difference proper hyddration has made. Recovery time after longer runs has been much shorter as well.

I’m probably an outlier. Nothing at all. My brain is busy mapping out the route ahead of me. Tracking pace, hr, reminding myself when it gets hard that I’ve done it before.

Taking in the environment: cars, other people, wildlife, trees, the sky, etc.

Mulling over the previous days events, planning the next day, theres a bunch of stuff that occupies my mind.

I did find a good podcast to listen to recently and so have given that a go.

2nd half marathon done - quite chuffed with my result (just over 2 hours). Was a beautiful day but I need a nap now!

Yes i did that last year for my 1st 10k. Its good, i think you can only go 12 weeks ahead? And if you adjust race day planned runs can get a bit wonky / out of wack. I would say use it as a guide for a bit to get a feel for it.

Take it slow and gentle. If you can go see a physio who can help with the recovery side of things.

Cold weather is back and I’m enjoying having a lower overall HR while running. Getting more accustomed to using gels while running (I still stop and walk). I am slowly getting my weekly mileage back up to similar levels before I got sick in March.

You know your body best, I’d push them a bit, but stop if it hurts or it doesn’t recover quickly.

Went for a fantastic 12km run earlier in the week and managed to talk one of my kids to come with me (they were on a bike). The time went by much quicker and as a bonus they’ve decided to do that some more!

Today I missed my weekly parkrun as I was up in the mountains. Tried to go for a run but it was raining and getting worse by the 3km mark so quit while I was ahead.

Maybe try just slowing down a bit when they get tight?

I wear full length ones when the outside temps are below 10C (~50 F). No discernible help with muscle soreness or fatigue.

I found this study (here which says there might be some benefit wearing them after a run to reduce recovery, but no benefit during. I have a pair so might give it a go on my next long run.

I had an absolutely awful run yesterday, I think I was mildly dehydrated and went out on a 15km run in 34 C heat.

By 10km, I’d drank all the fluids I’d brought and I was done. I cut it short to 12km and dragged myself home where I proceeded to drink like 3 L of water and hydralyte.

So today just went for an easy jog at parkrun. Otherwise good.

I have 3 more in the pack, I might try chilling it first next time tho

I’ve had to wind back a bit the last couple weeks due to illness. Got back into this week and have bumped my weekly output back up to a good level. It has felt good.

I tried my first “energy gel” some cheapo stuff from the local supermarket while on a 15km run. I would describe it as:

• consistency and look of lube (clear and gooey)
• mouthfeel like milk (i don’t know how but it felt like milk)
• taste was vaguely lemon/lime (as advertised on the packet
• it had been sitting next to my leg so it was warm

It did not make me want to vomit immediately (or afterwards) so I guess thats a win :D

After doing my first HM a few weeks ago, stick to your plan re pacing and fueling. I was a nervous wreck in the week leading up to it. Your battle is 90% mental, if you’ve been training for it then your body will be ok.

So am I! Although the folks in the US and EU might have issues :D

Could we get this as a regular post, being that most runners are training week to week?

Whats your best nickname for Garmin’s Training status? Most recent one I heard was “Magic 8 Ball Garmin”

I’ll take a look! 2x runs in a day sounds like a good way to get around that limit, although that would require finding the time to do 2x runs in a day :D

Ok, that makes sense. I’ve only intermittently been doing intervals. I’ll try to make them a more regular part of my runs and see how it goes.