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