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That's a great effort mate well done Those scales can sometimes be inaccurate in the figure they give for body fat, but generally if you do it same time of day (best is first thing in the morning after using the toilet before eating/drinking anything) then the comparison between numbers will still provide a good guide so it's a useful tool still

Putting this out here as it's semi on topic, I'm thinking of starting a blog soon. I created a separate Instagram to log my running and training progress and slowly building some following on that after not really being fussed about followers at first. I feel I've got a decent amount of knowledge from my own hours of research of different nutrition trends, training protocols and also experience of challenges I've undertaken and things I'll look to take on in the future. My "niche" or selling point really is trying to be a one-stop shop for people new to training. The site I wished I'd found when I was getting started that could teach me the different options for training, where to go to get involved and sign-posting to specific sites/articles etc for more "scientific" explanations (ie people actually qualified in that field as opposed to my opinions and experience) Firstly anyone here done anything similar? Secondly, anyone willing to share in here or over DM any questions they've had in the past and struggled to find clear no-BS answers to? Or things they'd be interested in knowing more about that I can take away as article ideas? Will keep the handles and site out of the post as not sure on the rules of self-promotion but happy to share if anyone is interested. I'll be honest my Instagram isn't all that interesting at the moment, I need to get over the mental block of not wanting to look like silly taking photos/videos during runs ? at the minute my "USP" is that I run a lot longer distances compared to most of the people on my facebook!

Yea it’s all been fairly new to me too, I assumed if you want to get quicker you just run faster until you can’t and try again next time ?

Thanks mate, got 18 miles in today which was my first one of the challenge. Felt good and still no major pain from it, hoping I can manage it still as the weekly miles creep up If you want to get into longer territory (or increase the speeds of your runs) you definitely need to come down from those zones. There’s a lot of research supporting the 80:20 split whereby roughly 80% (it can be 75:25 or 85:15) of your runs are at low intensity, zone 2, and 20% are at zone 4 maybe pushing zone 5. there’s an article here https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a27718661/what-is-80-20-running/ but also Global Triathlon Network have a video on it on YouTube. It’s the sort of principle I’ve been following for my training and I’m noticing my times are getting a bit quicker - or more to the point the same perceived effort is become a quicker pace. I also recover quicker Definitely takes some getting used to intentionally running slower, you could also try listening to music that has lower BPM and run to the pace of the music?

I’ve no expert knowledge, just my own research and experience. Generally the site of the pain tends not to be the cause necessarily. Do you do any stretching or mobility work? It could be tight muscles elsewhere, for example I had an excruciating knee problem last year that turned out to be really tight and overused quads/hip flexors. It could even be IT band tightness / overuse. I personally would seek some kind of professional opinion as it’s knees because it could be ligament / tendon in which case stretching may do more harm than good

Got a few more miles in this week, new shoes plus foam rolling seems to keep my ankle niggle at bay. 9 miles Friday and didn’t hurt at all on the run but a little sore after. Starting the Great North Run solo challenge tomorrow, 78 days to complete at least 40 runs and 300 miles!

No worries, yea if you can get it done in the morning I find it really does help. You dont worry all day about whether you'll get time or how you're feeling and I find it sets you up well for the day Obviously getting out of bed is sometimes the hardest part ?

I went for the brooks adrenaline gts (I think?) 90 day trial period sold it for me but read reviews and I think someone on here had them too. Seem to have plenty of support without being too bulky

The trick is learning to control those feelings and emotions, if your run is determined by your feeling then work on that. Put some music on, or watch a quick couple of videos on youtube while you're getting ready? Reframing those thoughts is 90% of the battle. I listen and read a lot of people that talk about mindset, David Goggins, Ben Bergeron, Ross Edgley and Jordan Peterson (to an extent) to name a few of the mainstream ones. It's helped me target my feelings and know when to switch off that voice in my head, or at least understand why it's making me feel the way it does. Particularly good for pushing through barriers on longer or more challenging runs/workouts. On a personal note for me, havent ran since Sunday, ankle felt good for 2 days. 5k run this morning and it's sore again. Definitely got something going on. New trainers are on their way so hoping that will help, think I'll stick to the bike until they arrive

Great work! Half for my yesterday came in at 2:02, second time running with a camelbak so would probably be sub 2 without it I think Got a really niggly ankle injury. Feels like I've been kicked and lasts a couple of days after a run. Slight bruising and swelling From searching symptoms I feel like it could be Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, from overuse which would make sense due to the sudden increase in miles. Im reluctant to stop running but may have to soon, I've still got 13 & 14 weeks til my races so could rest for a few weeks and still have time to make it up. For now I've reduced my miles to just one long run at a weekend and some cycling and strength work in the week but my ankles really sore today after yesterdays 13 miles

Agreed, Great North still not making a decision yet but cant see it happening. Hoping my ultra might as it will a lot lower key Completed the IronmanVC 70.3 challenge again last weekend, had forgotten how hard that run is after the bike. Felt so much better on the bike but 6 miles into the run and I was at my limit. Managed to run/walk the rest and get it finished Out on the bike this week to save my feet/ankles a little, 20 miles on Wednesday and had to run down to the in-laws in the evening which is just over a mile so tested my mile time. Managed 6:32 which isnt a PB but was quite happy for an impromptu run. 15 miles each way to work and back on the bike yesterday and out for a 15 mile run tomorrow. Mrs got me a Naked belt so going to test that but think it might be a bit small, also been given a camelbak which is really useful on the bike but not sure if I want to run with it

I beat April's total which was just under 100, completed 103.2 miles in May (plus another 100+ on the bike) Finished the month with another attempt at the IronmanVR 5/90/21k run bike run. I'm very tired today ?

I went out Wednesday morning too it was lovely! When I started going out further I drove to a place on my route and left a drink in a hidden place, I’m looking into a camelbak type thing or those belts. I took a drink today and carried the bottle and it just annoyed me. a few runs this week, Wednesday did some intervals. 15 minutes easy into 10 x 2 minute sprints 1 minute recovery. Managed to hit under 6min/mile pace on most of them but only really know from glancing at my watch - does anyone know any good apps for recording interval times? Had a shit day at work Thursday so bailed my run and went out Friday for 8 miles at a quicker pace. Took about 10 minutes off my previous 8 mile time unintentionally. 12 miles today on trails round longleat was nice, something different but a bit slower overall. Got some hills in which I’m not used to, that was fun! 26ish miles for this week.

warehouses and sorting offices will have social distancing in place, and are more of a necessity to the country than football There’s a difference between “a dose of reality” and exposure to risk for no real purpose other than money at the very top. Admittedly if we’re talking in July when we’re on the next phase then there may be an argument for football continuing but not while most workplaces aren’t open. agree to disagree though, both entitled to opinions

Why does earning a lot of money suddenly mean it’s ok to be put at risk? Utter nonsense. He makes a valid point and so do the other players, why should they and their families be put at risk just for entertainment? Lets get all the film and tv productions back on to? Clearly he meant the people going back in the second phase last week

It’s a tough one, I suppose if the government gives the events the go ahead then they are confident it’s safe... but that’s for another topic! i thought at least for an ultra type event with limited numbers it’s more likely to be on as less spectators, more spaced out event and much less runners. I was supposed to be competing at Body Power this weekend in Birmingham but that’s been postponed to October 30th and In the current climate can’t see that being on without Some serious progress in fighting this virus.

Welcome! ive found a discrepancy between strava and my Apple Watch, strava tends to say I’ve done slightly more. You can use MapMyRun and export the data to a file and upload to strava, bit of faff but useful if you want to use MapMyRun but contribute to the strava group

Especially as they weren’t even top of the league! Also didn’t quote it but thanks for the reply, you made good points about responsibility of testing that I hadn’t considered

3rd run down, 60 minutes easy pace today I've found a race I want to attempt, and hoping it will be on https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/events/leviathon-50-mile-ultra 19th September hopefully

That article went on to say it was underestimating calculations. Though I agree with you, that’s why I tend to subtract a couple of hundred from my totals each day depending what I’ve done. I think running is more accurate than circuit training / cross training and certainly more accurate than weightlifting, I don’t think any fitness tracker will accurately report weightlifting calorie burn. Take it as a guide, and keep it consistent and it’s a tool that can be used, but I wouldn’t rely on it or treat it as gospel. The one Im most interested in but haven’t been able to justify the cost is the whoop band. Pretty big in America mainly amongst CrossFit and semi-pro level athletes. You wear it all the time and it tracks sleep and recovery. Not sure scientifically how it stacks up but quite a few good reviews from users (though most are probably paid to use it!). Major downside is the band is free but it’s a subscription service and 6 month minimum commitment

Because workers in a warehouse probably have many policies in place to ensure social distancing. Dont forget going back to work isnt a free for all now, its under strict 2m distance guidelines (or should be) and if it isnt they'd definitely have a case to answer. Footballers dont have that same protection, its a contact sport they have to come within 2m distance of their opponents.

We had to send 50k tests to the US because they couldnt be processed in British labs, I dont think the capacity is there at all whilst the demand certainly is. 73% of a yougov poll said football wouldnt boost their morale so thats more bollocks from Boris. I agree its a case of when, obviously it will return at SOME point, but I cant see how it can be summer unless numbers of cases drop dramatically IMO. People returning to work is a necessity and its only those that can distance that are going back. Plenty that involve physical contact arent. How do you test footballers? lock them up til the end of the season between games? Else they need to be tested before every training session and every game, because they could go home after a game and catch it from their partner (or their kids who might be back at school).

Would love to see this, but I just cant see it being safe. Currently being discussed on GMB Firstly how can we justify testing every footballer when frontline staff still arent getting tests/results quickly enough? Our capacity for testing has dropped since we hit that debatable 100k target. 60k people tested on 11th May. Secondly, you cant trust fans not to congregate. People will meet in parks, round houses etc to watch the football. If Liverpool / Leeds are about to win their first league in years, do you think their fans will all stay at home and watch on their TV, in the hight of summer? No chance I'm afraid. Then there's the argument that people cant see both parents/grandchildren etc but 20+ football matches can take place across the country?

I think HR monitors will be more accurate than Strava, they always seem to be a basic calculation and usually over estimate. I’ve got just an Apple Watch and I must say I’ve used the calorie count on that daily for a couple of years now to monitor my requirements and always managed to meet my goals (either lose or gain weight) by using it and allowing for 100-200 margin. 2nd run today, 8 miles in 73 minutes. Little quicker than I wanted it to be, need to control my pace more on those easy recovery runs. I tried out the Nike running club app today on my run, has recorded program guides for various run distances. Was quite clever and a welcome distraction every few minutes talking me through the stages of the run. Probably will get too repetitive after a couple of runs but would recommend for a couple at each distance. Bit of yoga and stretching afterwards, strength and conditioning tomorrow and then back out running Friday for an hour at easy pace with 10 minutes “fast” in the middle