I fought through so many over-training injuries early in my running career (I’m an adult-onset runner). I didn’t understand slowing my runs down, and managing training load at the time.
I fought through so many over-training injuries early in my running career (I’m an adult-onset runner). I didn’t understand slowing my runs down, and managing training load at the time.
I’d say they both suck, but the suck in different ways.
I came across a video once that basically said that we’ve reached the limit of the human body in sports. From here on out, with very rare exceptions, any improvements can be closely tied to advancements in technology; shoes, track material, swim suit design, etc.
I must admit, I don’t understand what you mean by this.
I HATE the borderline out of control feeling I get on steeper downhills. I have such a fear of tripping and eating pavement.
Look into Lock Laces. They’re a game changer, and are even better if you do multi-sport races; no need to tie your shoes!
Being American, it’s all about the miles for me. BUT, my one marathon (so far), was an international one that started in NY, but finished in Niagara Falls, Canada. It was put on by a Canadian company, so there was both mile and km markers. Those km markers were a godsend, because they were so much closer together, and mentally made the distance go by faster.
I can’t stand the term “jogging.”
Joggers find dead bodies. I’ve never found a dead body. I’m a runner. In my mind, a jog implies a “lazy” activity compared to a run, and it just doesn’t sit well with me.
The worst part is standing around in the cold and wind (because it’s always windy, right?) waiting for my watch to grab satellites so I can actually start.
I’ve always called races “the victory lap.” All the hard work was put in before you even cross the start line. The race is just the culmination of all that hard work.
They’re a great chance to get a good drink of water without water boarding yourself.
Just don’t forget to restart it. Ask me how I know.
Based on my race pictures, I apparently don’t care what I look like when I’m running.
I can’t help with the watch question, but I’ve been quite happy with using the RunGo App on my phone, since I’ve recently been listening to music on my runs again. You plot out a route (they tend to plot better when using a computer, but it can be done on the phone as well), and run the app while you run, and it gives you audible turn by turn directions.