That's pretty intense! In my best times I run 3 times a week, two around 8-10k, and one longer run. Maximum these days is around 18k. But with the darker and very wet weather now it is 2 times a week and I really struggle to be outside long enough to reach at least 10k
LOL, gotta put up with crappy weather sometimes mate, no pain, no gain. You can help yourself with the shorter efforts though, by getting down the gym and using a treadmill sometimes. It's boring but at least you're not being pissed on - and you can challenge yourself with a constant pace.That's pretty intense! In my best times I run 3 times a week, two around 8-10k, and one longer run. Maximum these days is around 18k. But with the darker and very wet weather now it is 2 times a week and I really struggle to be outside long enough to reach at least 10k
I haven't done official runs since 2019. My best year was 2018, with a 10k in 42 and a half minutes. 45 minutes would be a challenge for me now. Maybe half a marathon would be a nice one, I never did one as an official run but quite a few times as a training.
Been trying to get in to it more myself. Most always on treadmill (I know not quite the same), and moderate paces/distance, but I enjoy it. Yes a great way to decompress. Wear supportive underwear, gym shorts...and really comfy Reebok running shoes.
There's nothing wrong with the treadmill, it has many advantages: not having to deal with bad weather, very useful if you want to time trial at a constant pace, and you're not constantly having to look out for and dodge obstacles, which can get pretty tedious. I swear that motorists wait around corners ready to get in the way when they see me coming, and dog walkers aren't that much better.
Ha, great thoughts birthday, thanks for sharing. Yeah I know I shouldn't beat myself up too much for using the treadmill primarily. I do enjoy it, and though yeah being out in the open is more...entertaining, it treadmills can be so much more convenient as you say. I use the one in my condo complex so it's nice to be able to use some weights and run as well in one workout. Hitting the pool and/or hot tub after right next to it is a bonus
For my part, I've settled into a pattern where I do a lot of my shorter training on the treadmill but go out for longer runs. The mental discipline needed to do something like a half-marathon on a treadmill - totally monotonous, no change of scenery, just completely relentless plod - is, for me, considerable.Ha, great thoughts birthday, thanks for sharing. Yeah I know I shouldn't beat myself up too much for using the treadmill primarily. I do enjoy it, and though yeah being out in the open is more...entertaining, it treadmills can be so much more convenient as you say. I use the one in my condo complex so it's nice to be able to use some weights and run as well in one workout. Hitting the pool and/or hot tub after right next to it is a bonus
Yeah I hear ya. I've been trying some cycling lately to get outside more in that regard.
Im in the sticks. I enjoy the runs on the back country roads. Yeah drivers can make it dangerous. I workout in my basement, so not hot guys to look at. Right now it works and i kove the feeling afterwards.Yeah I hear ya. I've been trying some cycling lately to get outside more in that regard.
Yeah it's nice to have the home right next to the gym
Yeah be careful out there. I'm always super cautious when I bicycle on roads sans (good) sidewalks...drivers are so oblivious sometimes :/
Yeah I suppose it's harder in that sense (i.e. you have to make sure you're stay on the tread lol), but I think in general it's consider much easier because it's a controlled environment. The treadmill I use in my complex has a height adjustment, so at least I can sort of simulate a natural environment in terms of elevation. Idk.
For runners from Amsterdam: is there also a treadmill that can simulate wind instead of hills?
Exactly the reason i like to run outside, and it's the same with running in the dark for me. I really have to kick myself out to go in these dark months.
