Random Running Questions

IvoryTower

you'll be fine, some of us have been sitting at a desk for 20 years and are fine

crisco10

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

I'm office based and the 2 main things I do are 1) I go the long way to meetings, the toilet, canteen, etc and 2) I'm on a lot of calls so got a Bluetooth headset which allows be to go for a wander or walk up and down during calls.

Making a conscious effort to sip water all day helps too. You have to keep getting up to go to water cooler. But then also need to get up periodically to pee. Leads to lots of little leg stretchers.

(I'm also lucky enough to have a desk that I can stand or sit at, and I try to stand up for the last while before I leave to run home)

scotindublin

Not so much a random running question but advice on shoe.

My trusty Brooks GTS have been good to me since I switched to then before DCM 2016 training done the whole gait analysis etc.

Now doing more shorter/speed work and thinking of getting a shoe more accustomed to that. Wise? Or stick to what I know works?

Cheers

C

RayCun

Have a pair for easy runs and a lighter pair for faster work/long races, and a different pair for short races.

Or do a BeepBeep and buy _all_ the shoes

Swashbuckler

Similar to what Ray says mix it up. I have about six pairs that I alternate. Keep the feet guessing.

coogy

On a similar note, I have my Asics running shoes since November last year and since then have covered approx 350 miles in total, possibly a bit more than that.

When is a good time to switch to a new pair, considering I'll be doing the DCM in October?


Cheers!

skyblue46

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Similar to what Ray says mix it up. I have about six pairs that I alternate. Keep the feet guessing.

The Imelda Marcos of Munster athletics!!!

RayCun

skyblue46 wrote: »

The Imelda Marcos of Munster athletics!!!

Leinster has him well beaten there

RayCun

coogy wrote: »

On a similar note, I have my Asics running shoes since November last year and since then have covered approx 350 miles in total, possibly a bit more than that.

When is a good time to switch to a new pair, considering I'll be doing the DCM in October?


Cheers!

Instead of having one pair that you wear to death then replace, get another pair now and alternate. Always have two on the go, an older pair and a younger pair.
Both pairs will last longer, and you will never be caught between wearing a pair that is worn out and a pair that is brand new.

Murph_D

I usually have about four pairs on rotation. Occasionally go out in odd shoes though!

RayCun

Murph_D wrote: »

I usually have about four pairs on rotation. Occasionally go out in odd shoes though!

I did that a few weeks ago!

People thought it was a fashion statement

MY BAD

I've 10 pairs at the moment.

Swashbuckler

skyblue46 wrote:

The Imelda Marcos of Munster athletics!!!

Had to Google that. Haha. Showing my youthful age.

scotindublin

Thanks all; bit of shopping required then....will probably stick to Brooks but go for something a bit more suited to the quicker stuff.

gucci

scotindublin wrote: »

Thanks all; bit of shopping required then....will probably stick to Brooks but go for something a bit more suited to the quicker stuff.

there are some decent prices on sportshoes.com for brooks at the moment (i was alerted to by the "What shoes are you wearing" thread)

Zipppy

How are ye finding running in the heat ? 23 degrees when I ran this morn
.melting...

Supercell

Is there such a thing as a runners suncream?
I'm finding training in the heat this summer results in sweat running into my eyes and stinging because its mixed with suncream. I've ordered a headband for that 80s look online in the hope it will prevent it a bit.

coogy

Zipppy wrote: »

How are ye finding running in the heat ? 23 degrees when I ran this morn
.melting...

Ran at lunchtime today. Was sweating bullets by mile 3!

shotgunmcos

coogy wrote: »

Ran at lunchtime today. Was sweating bullets by mile 3!

Ran at lunchtime yesterday 5 miles in 26 degrees, not too bad. Elevated heart rate and sweaty.

Its 30 degrees out there (Limerick) right now so I'm option for the paddling pool after work with the kids instead

Rossi7

Supercell wrote: »

Is there such a thing as a runners suncream?
I'm finding training in the heat this summer results in sweat running into my eyes and stinging because its mixed with suncream. I've ordered a headband for that 80s look online in the hope it will prevent it a bit.

Image sunscream, fairly expensive stuff but I've never had any issue's with it covering my five head

Swashbuckler

Supercell wrote:

Is there such a thing as a runners suncream? I'm finding training in the heat this summer results in sweat running into my eyes and stinging because its mixed with suncream. I've ordered a headband for that 80s look online in the hope it will prevent it a bit.

Headband or cap to protect the forehead and head. Suncream everywhere else including the nose and cheeks.

Goose76

hoping to do hill sprints this evening, may have to re-consider

crisco10

Did long run at 4pm on monday. Was tough, ran slower and slightly shorter than planned (but hit my time on feet target).

Also for first time ever took water on training run.

Then did recovery at 6.30am on tuesday.

Have tag at 645 tonight. Gonna melt.

Hannibal_Smith

crisco10 wrote: »

Did long run at 4pm on monday. Was tough, ran slower and slightly shorter than planned (but hit my time on feet target).

Also for first time ever took water on training run.

Then did recovery at 6.30am on tuesday.

Have tag at 645 tonight. Gonna melt.

I'm so happy to read this(sorry you're finding it tough :pac: ). Only getting back into it here so runs are v short...but even they're a struggle. The heat! Mind you in sleeping like a lamb! :pac:

Zebra3

Zipppy wrote: »

How are ye finding running in the heat ? 23 degrees when I ran this morn
.melting...

10km at 10 this morning.

Very tough going. Very few other runners about.

Need about 15 mins after getting home before getting in the shower. :pac:

peter4918

Supercell wrote: »

Is there such a thing as a runners suncream?
I'm finding training in the heat this summer results in sweat running into my eyes and stinging because its mixed with suncream. I've ordered a headband for that 80s look online in the hope it will prevent it a bit.

If you rub Vaseline across your eyebrows it does a pretty good job of keeping sweat and sun cream out of your eyes. Until you forget it’s on later in the run and rub your forehead with your t-shirt and wipe it off!!

shotgunmcos

Zebra3 wrote: »

10km at 10 this morning.

Very tough going. Very few other runners about.

Need about 15 mins after getting home before getting in the shower. :pac:

I try to get out between 5-6am. Cool enough then
For Runs during the day its a cold shower afterwards

HelenAnne

Probably a bit of a stupid question about the heat -- I'm doing the Docklands 5k tonight. I'm not as hungry as I usually am, due to the heat, but I presume I should just eat as much as I usually would before a race, so I don't end up faint with hunger on the startline?

Or should I just go with appetite levels?

Testosterscone

HelenAnne wrote: »

Probably a bit of a stupid question about the heat -- I'm doing the Docklands 5k tonight. I'm not as hungry as I usually am, due to the heat, but I presume I should just eat as much as I usually would before a race, so I don't end up faint with hunger on the startline?

Or should I just go with appetite levels?

Would prob have something light (plenty of veg) most of us forget how much water intake actually comes from our feed and dont tend to compensate so you could go into race dehydrated as well as not fueled

HelenAnne

Testosterscone wrote: »

Would prob have something light (plenty of veg) most of us forget how much water intake actually comes from our feed and dont tend to compensate so you could go into race dehydrated as well as not fueled

Thanks! I had a lot of salad for lunch, and in our very hot office we've been guzzling water, so fingers crossed that'll be enough. I'll have my usual banana and hope for the best.

Slow down in the heat, is that the advice (or ignore it :-))

How re you getting on?? Hope Babyscone & his mum are doing well?