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And another query for women - you know short, tight shorts (not like tiny racing briefs, just like short tights) -- I can never work out WHY they creep up my legs. are they too big or too small? And apart from getting more athletic legs, is there anything I can do to make them stay put.
I always like the length when I first put them on, but by the end of a race they've crept up and got shorter!
I'm back, with a shorts update
I've just watched all of 'Cheer' on Netflix (SO GOOD!! It's about competitive cheerleading - what athletes.)
But anyway, there's nothing wrong with any of those girls' legs, and still you see them pulling down the legs of their shorts / fixing them etc after every stunt. So I conclude that it's the shorts' fault and we all just have to live with them riding up a bit if we move at all.
Case closed
(Also, I got 2 pairs of yoga shorts recently from Tikiboo - https://www.tikiboo.co.uk/ -) I really like them. I tried two sizes and I THINK the smaller one is better for not creeping up.
They have really great patterns, and for those of you who like longer shorts, they have running ones that are 6 or 7 inches, plus loose shorts (I just like the shorter ones because I have really short legs)0 -
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I'm back, with a shorts update
I've just watched all of 'Cheer' on Netflix (SO GOOD!! It's about competitive cheerleading - what athletes.)
But anyway, there's nothing wrong with any of those girls' legs, and still you see them pulling down the legs of their shorts / fixing them etc after every stunt. So I conclude that it's the shorts' fault and we all just have to live with them riding up a bit if we move at all.
Case closed
(Also, I got 2 pairs of yoga shorts recently from Tikiboo - https://www.tikiboo.co.uk/ -) I really like them. I tried two sizes and I THINK the smaller one is better for not creeping up.
They have really great patterns, and for those of you who like longer shorts, they have running ones that are 6 or 7 inches, plus loose shorts (I just like the shorter ones because I have really short legs)
I actually wear yoga shorts from Athleta to run in and love them. The only downside is the material can be a bit warm in the summer.0 -
I loved Cheer too, such good suspend your brain viewing!I'm back, with a shorts update
I've just watched all of 'Cheer' on Netflix (SO GOOD!! It's about competitive cheerleading - what athletes.)
But anyway, there's nothing wrong with any of those girls' legs, and still you see them pulling down the legs of their shorts / fixing them etc after every stunt. So I conclude that it's the shorts' fault and we all just have to live with them riding up a bit if we move at all.
Case closed
(Also, I got 2 pairs of yoga shorts recently from Tikiboo - https://www.tikiboo.co.uk/ -) I really like them. I tried two sizes and I THINK the smaller one is better for not creeping up.
They have really great patterns, and for those of you who like longer shorts, they have running ones that are 6 or 7 inches, plus loose shorts (I just like the shorter ones because I have really short legs)
I wanted to love the longer Tikiboo running shorts, but they have a seam that sits in a really uncomfortable place for me.0 -
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For people who don't need too much support, Penney's have gorgeous sports bras / crop tops at the moment - really bright and vibrant - orange & pink!
I got one, wore it to Pilates today and it was v comfy, and am planning to run in it this evening.
They're probably light to medium support, 8 quid, and I saw sizes XS to XXL.
UPDATE: Ran 7 easy miles in it last night - had enough support, comfortable & (in my opinion ) looks v nice! 0 -
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For people who don't need too much support, Penney's have gorgeous sports bras / crop tops at the moment - really bright and vibrant - orange & pink!
I got one, wore it to Pilates today and it was v comfy, and am planning to run in it this evening.
They're probably light to medium support, 8 quid, and I saw sizes XS to XXL.
UPDATE: Ran 7 easy miles in it last night - had enough support, comfortable & (in my opinion ) looks v nice!
That are really comfy! My only issue is the pads in the padded tops move and bunch up , or even pop out when washed. Looking for a padded sports bra where pads doing do this!0 -
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Anyone here with a tendency towards low blood pressure ever make a connection with time of the month? My BP has always been on the low side, I fainted a lot as a child & adolescent but I've gotten a lot better as a adult recognising the signs and getting myself into a safe position until it passes. But this week I've been getting light headed more than usual, you know that head rush when you get up from a chair too quickly. Yesterday morning i fainted which completely caught me on the hop, i was awake and thinking about getting up when one of the kids called, i got half way across the landing to his room and boom, thankfully i got a soft landing on carpet. Fainting itself doesn't bother me as long as i don't hurt myself when i land (i did have to have stitches once :rolleyes:) but my OH who has never fainted gets a bit freaked out by it. I thought of this thread this morning and wondered if it could be related in any way to time of the month
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Anyone here with a tendency towards low blood pressure ever make a connection with time of the month? My BP has always been on the low side, I fainted a lot as a child & adolescent but I've gotten a lot better as a adult recognising the signs and getting myself into a safe position until it passes. But this week I've been getting light headed more than usual, you know that head rush when you get up from a chair too quickly. Yesterday morning i fainted which completely caught me on the hop, i was awake and thinking about getting up when one of the kids called, i got half way across the landing to his room and boom, thankfully i got a soft landing on carpet. Fainting itself doesn't bother me as long as i don't hurt myself when i land (i did have to have stitches once :rolleyes:) but my OH who has never fainted gets a bit freaked out by it. I thought of this thread this morning and wondered if it could be related in any way to time of the month I shall start keeping notes for myself going forward i think.
That doesn’t sound pleasant at all . It’s certainly plausible though as our lovely Monthly hormones have an effect cardiovascular function. My breathing goes to pot one week a month ( not always but a bit)0 -
Yikes, I wouldn't like the sound of that E! But like your OH I've never fainted so maybe it's less of a big deal if you're used to itAnyone here with a tendency towards low blood pressure ever make a connection with time of the month? My BP has always been on the low side, I fainted a lot as a child & adolescent but I've gotten a lot better as a adult recognising the signs and getting myself into a safe position until it passes. But this week I've been getting light headed more than usual, you know that head rush when you get up from a chair too quickly. Yesterday morning i fainted which completely caught me on the hop, i was awake and thinking about getting up when one of the kids called, i got half way across the landing to his room and boom, thankfully i got a soft landing on carpet. Fainting itself doesn't bother me as long as i don't hurt myself when i land (i did have to have stitches once :rolleyes:) but my OH who has never fainted gets a bit freaked out by it. I thought of this thread this morning and wondered if it could be related in any way to time of the month I shall start keeping notes for myself going forward i think.
Probably not the same thing but I get bouts of dizziness which can be quite strong sometimes, and it's definitely linked to my cycle so there could be something similar in that and what you're describing maybe. Definitely worth keeping notes for yourself to see if there's a pattern anyway.0 -
Bluesquare wrote: »That doesn’t sound pleasant at all . It’s certainly plausible though as our lovely Monthly hormones have an effect cardiovascular function. My breathing goes to pot one week a month ( not always but a bit)Yikes, I wouldn't like the sound of that E! But like your OH I've never fainted so maybe it's less of a big deal if you're used to it
Probably not the same thing but I get bouts of dizziness which can be quite strong sometimes, and it's definitely linked to my cycle so there could be something similar in that and what you're describing maybe. Definitely worth keeping notes for yourself to see if there's a pattern anyway.
Thanks ladies. I had a really crappy few days late last week and realised it's more than the normal low BP, every single time i stood up i was getting light-headed, i was getting very frustrated with it to be honest. I consulted Dr. Google and found low sodium could be the issue. I started putting a Zero tablet in my bottle of water once a day and maybe it's my imagination but i feel better already. I'll see how it goes for a few days more.0 -
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Thanks! This post seemed a bit friendlier! My current runners are addidas adizero. I have them 4 years now. My toes are out of both shoes and I've started getting bloody toes after a run. It's def time for a new pair!
Lots of us girls post on that other thread too, it's just there isn't as many of us so it seems more male dominated
Like Huzzah suggested i'd probably stick with the same shoe. If you fancy a change you could read reviews for other neutral shoes and see if any mention that they are similar to the Adizero... You will often find that reviewers will list comparable shoes. And check out the returns policy before you buy just in case! Best of luck with shoe shopping 0 -
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Hey,
A question from someone who has returned to running!
I recently started back, I'm currently running 5-6k every three days. I havent been jogging (properly) in a few years although twice I did couch to 5k last year and then stopped at the 5k. Getting back into the swing of it....ALMOST at the point where I can enjoy it
One thing I have now that I didnt years ago is my fitness tracker, using a Fitbit. My heart rate is averaging in the 160s / 170s during my run and a top of high 180s. A 5k is taking me about 37 minutes so I'm by no means a quick runner! 32, 5'4 & 160 pounds so overweight but not abysmal.
My husband seems to think this is far too high for a jog especially as I am not totally out of breath while jogging.... should I be worried?0 -
Hey,
A question from someone who has returned to running!
I recently started back, I'm currently running 5-6k every three days. I havent been jogging (properly) in a few years although twice I did couch to 5k last year and then stopped at the 5k. Getting back into the swing of it....ALMOST at the point where I can enjoy it
One thing I have now that I didnt years ago is my fitness tracker, using a Fitbit. My heart rate is averaging in the 160s / 170s during my run and a top of high 180s. A 5k is taking me about 37 minutes so I'm by no means a quick runner! 32, 5'4 & 160 pounds so overweight but not abysmal.
My husband seems to think this is far too high for a jog especially as I am not totally out of breath while jogging.... should I be worried?
That depends entirely on what your max heart rate is, and that's something that you need to measure in a fitness test (there is a calculation you'll find online but that's not an accurate way to measure it).
Does your fitness tracker take your heart rate throughout the day (and night) or just when you run? For e.g., I wear mine pretty much 24/7 so I know what my resting heart rate is normally. How many runs have you done with tracker, is your average HR always around the 160's +? It does seem a bit high but your max HR could be quite high and until you figure that out you won't know what those readings mean.0 -
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Hey,
A question from someone who has returned to running!
I recently started back, I'm currently running 5-6k every three days. I havent been jogging (properly) in a few years although twice I did couch to 5k last year and then stopped at the 5k. Getting back into the swing of it....ALMOST at the point where I can enjoy it
One thing I have now that I didnt years ago is my fitness tracker, using a Fitbit. My heart rate is averaging in the 160s / 170s during my run and a top of high 180s. A 5k is taking me about 37 minutes so I'm by no means a quick runner! 32, 5'4 & 160 pounds so overweight but not abysmal.
My husband seems to think this is far too high for a jog especially as I am not totally out of breath while jogging.... should I be worried?
If you are feeling comfortable and you are not out of breath and really working hard, I am wondering if the HR data is accurate, Fitbit is a fitness tracker and they are not very accurate at tracking HR during exercise.
They move and lose contact when you run as you swing your arms.0 -
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Do you have a history of heart issues in your family?Hey,
A question from someone who has returned to running!
I recently started back, I'm currently running 5-6k every three days. I havent been jogging (properly) in a few years although twice I did couch to 5k last year and then stopped at the 5k. Getting back into the swing of it....ALMOST at the point where I can enjoy it
One thing I have now that I didnt years ago is my fitness tracker, using a Fitbit. My heart rate is averaging in the 160s / 170s during my run and a top of high 180s. A 5k is taking me about 37 minutes so I'm by no means a quick runner! 32, 5'4 & 160 pounds so overweight but not abysmal.
My husband seems to think this is far too high for a jog especially as I am not totally out of breath while jogging.... should I be worried?
Do you have high or low BP?
Do you have chest pain or dizzyness?
Has a DR said you should not exercise?
If the answers to the above are no...you are probably fine as your are under 40 etc.
What is your resting HR ? Around 60 -100 is fine.
Your 'OFFICAL' HR max is 188. If you follow the formula 220 minus your age. So you are getting to 85% of your HR max for the majority of your run and peaking at 95%.
Its just probably the level of cardio fitness you are actually at. Hopefully you can measure it coming down as you progress.
How accurate is HR MAX etc ...really varies and it gets less accurate the older you get too.
HR max tests don't really work well with average people imo...partic if you are just getting back to running etc.
But if you want to try you do a hill repeat test wearing a monitor if you want to try it. You run up the hill a number of times same distance etc. Then take the HIGHEST HR rate you measure ..add ten beats to it ...that is your HR max ...again ..not sure how accurate it is. You a couple of times up easy. Then a couple flat out. Take the highest HR. Add ten. That is your HR.
Average people don't really get to above 80% of their HR is what they say.
Also prob more importantly is what your Resting HR is .....the lower the better. Also how long it takes you to get back down to your resting HR.
A lower resting HR indicates a good cardio level of fitness. I would be about 50 really great runners can be like 40. A higher resting HR the opposite and i would expect someone to have a higher HR when exercising until they get fitter.
And yes HR monitors are notoriously diff.0 -
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Bit random but does anyone wear Invisalign/clear braces? Only reason I’m asking is I’m wondering how to manage on long runs.... we generally chew on some jellies or have gels during long runs and I have to remove my braces for eating/drinking anything other then water.... anyone found away around this one
I do. I have tended to do my long runs/cycles without the retainers in so I can take on fuel. For the most part I have found that not having them in for a run of 2-3 hrs doesn't make a huge difference for me as long as I wear them consistently for the rest of the week. In a few cases where I have had maybe 2 long sessions in one week, or a particularly long bike, without a retainer I just wear it for an extra day.
My dentist has done a few IMs himself so was able to advise on this too. He said that I am ok to take gels with the retainer in if I try and swallow the gel straight away (to minimise the risk of the gel getting into the retainer) and rinse really thoroughly with water. What you don't want is your retainer having gel in it and your teeth sitting in sugar. Be sure to give your retainer a good brush after if you take this approach.
Word of warning about eating jellies just before putting your retainer in. I had a few wine gums and popped the retainer back in and managed to dye the retainer (mainly around the molars) the colour of the wine gum
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I do. I have tended to do my long runs/cycles without the retainers in so I can take on fuel. For the most part I have found that not having them in for a run of 2-3 hrs doesn't make a huge difference for me as long as I wear them consistently for the rest of the week. In a few cases where I have had maybe 2 long sessions in one week, or a particularly long bike, without a retainer I just wear it for an extra day.
My dentist has done a few IMs himself so was able to advise on this too. He said that I am ok to take gels with the retainer in if I try and swallow the gel straight away (to minimise the risk of the gel getting into the retainer) and rinse really thoroughly with water. What you don't want is your retainer having gel in it and your teeth sitting in sugar. Be sure to give your retainer a good brush after if you take this approach.
Word of warning about eating jellies just before putting your retainer in. I had a few wine gums and popped the retainer back in and managed to dye the retainer (mainly around the molars) the colour of the wine gum
Cheers for the reply - gels in the retainers definitely not a good plan! Good to know taking them out won’t have too much of an effect.... I must admit I’m constantly worried about how long I have them out eating and drinking. Took a break from the really long runs this week so fuel hasn’t been an issue - back at it next week so will keep them out for it and see how I go. Appreciate the reply!0 -
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Sunny Dayz wrote: »Hi ladies - has anyone any recommendations for running capris for short people. I’m 5ft2 and find that standard ones are nearer to my ankles than my knees!
I am 4ft 10 and have the same issue but I have a pair from decathlon I love mine are kinda grey and black so light and dry really quickly but a nice length as well not down to my ankle at all they are very similar to theses and you can not go wrong when they cost 10 euro
https://www.decathlon.ie/ie_en/run-dry-women-s-running-cropped-bottoms-black-en-s161095.html?utm_source=salecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=C2_EN0 -
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