Is anyone changing their race plans for 2025 now that we are going to have a trade war with the US? (Or because the exchange rate currently makes US races really expensive.)

Hey all, I'm planning on going to Japan in May and was hoping to get some insights on anything that I could maybe do there.

So far, I'm going to:

• Get a new pair of Asics shoes (currently wear Kayano 31, but they'll probably be falling apart by May)

• Hit the Asics store near the Imperial Palace and rent out different types of shoes (I've always wanted to try the "pro" shoes like Novablast)

• I kinda wanna try the professional running lab at the Asics store, but apparently it's only useful if you know Japanese, so we'll see if my Japanese is good enough by then lol

• Run around the Imperial Palace with the rental shoes

• Try to find other running trails, like Sumida river (haven't researched too much yet)

At this point I'm hitting Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. I'd love any recommendations on running trails, not sure if I'll run too much but thinking maybe 5km like once a week (I'll be there three weeks).

I'm also looking for any gear/item recommendations. I know Japan has a big running culture, so I'm wondering if there's anything that are running-related I can only get from Japan (aside from Asics). Like a deodorant, sunscreen, running pouch, etc. or some specific device that only the Japanese have thought of. Not sure if these exists, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

TIA!

I've recently got back into running after college and was looking for any recommendations for apps that you can sync your watch to/record manual runs on that count towards challenges/rewards/giveaways. In the past, I have used the Adidas app, Strava, Nike Run Club, Brooks Run Club (probably my favorite), and Vitality (from work) to sync my watch to or log manual runs or even just track regular workouts/lifts and get points/complete challenges for rewards/entering into giveaways. For reference, my watch is a Coros Pace 3 (I know some apps are kind of hard to connect to unless you have like a Garmin). Are there any other similar apps/sites you know of that offer good rewards for running/workout challenges?

I ran the Drop U.K. today (10 mile option), and when planning I’d really appreciated someone else’s race report, so here is mine!

Firstly, I loved it! It was a great adventure and completely different to other races I’ve done. I’m already signing up for next year (possibly the 15 mile version).

Planning I ran with some friends. At first we decided to divide the 10 mile area into quadrants and each learn one, but that didn’t really work for us. Unlike every other runner we spoke to, we looked at the map, identified potential drop off points, and then practiced runs from them. We probably practiced 10 runs, mainly using public transport to get us close to the drop off point (although for one I had to run 5km to the start). It really got me out of my regular run rut, and I loved learning my local area better (I live fairly close to the starting/ending point). Practicing routes took a lot of work, but extended my adventure by months. I visited loads of places I’d never been to before.

Race The bus ride felt like they were taking backroads, it didn’t feel like we took any A roads for any substantial period of time. I don’t get carsick, but the blindfold made me feel nauseous. Once we got out of the bus I felt fine.

We got dropped off 15.5km from the end point (not 16km), and we’d not practiced that run. This was actually great as it improved the adventure. We ran to the centre of the village (Standlake, dropped at a bus stop outside the church), found a signpost, followed signs towards a village we knew/ general vibes. We eventually chatted to a local who was very helpful and mentioned a village I knew the route from. We ran to that (via a very flooded meadow and a private road), and then went the route I knew. Total distance we ran was 20.75km, some others ran 20km, Komoot suggested route was 23km.

My neighbour said that he saw lots of runners going down the A40, which is a dual carriageway. That was massively out of the way! We avoided all A roads (although had to cross one).

We ran 30 mins faster than we expected, even when not aiming to race.

Tips Ask locals the way! Dog walkers are brilliant as they usually know footpaths, but probably only to the next village, not to the town/city you’re finishing at.

Loads of footpaths start/end at churches, if you know you’re in a village you know, but a part you don’t recognise, ask for directions to the church. Chances are you’ll find the footpath you need.

We took binoculars but didn’t use them. They’re great for spotting distant landmarks and styles.

If in doubt, go for it! People with no planning who didn’t live near the finish finished at a similar time to us.

Anonymous account so I do not to dox myself!

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

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Post your training for this past week. Provide any context you find helpful like what you're training for and what your previous weeks have been like. Feel free to comment on other people's training.

(This is not the Achievement thread).

Hey everyone! I’m considering getting my navel pierced but wanted to hear from other runners who have gone through the healing process. Specifically:

• Did it cause discomfort during hard efforts or core engagement? If so, how long was that an issue?
• Did it affect what running clothes felt comfortable (e.g., high-waisted tights, shorts that sit above the belly button)?
• Were there any chafing issues on long runs?
• Did running seem to prolong the healing process?

I know healing can take 6-12 months, and I want to be mindful of potential issues before committing. Would love to hear about your experiences—tips, regrets, things you wish you had known, etc. Thanks in advance!

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

With over 3,875,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

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Enforcing Rule 3 (no self-promotion, social media links) is a must with a large sub such as this, but we do realize that it filters out some truly useful content that is relative to the sub. In an effort to allow that content in, we thought we'd have a weekly post to give a spot for the useful content. So...

Here's you chance!

Got a project you've been working on (video, programming, etc.), share it here!

Want to promote a business or service, share it here!

Trying to get more Instagram followers, share it here!

Found any great running content online, share it here!

The one caveat I have is that whatever is shared should be fitness related, please.

TGIF! And with that, the longest month of the year comes to an end.

What's happening this weekend? Who's running, racing, tapering, cycling, swimming, kayaking, hiking, weightlifting, yoga-ing, painting, reading, sleeping, waiting for spring, ... ? Tell us all about it!

Good morning, Runnit! Another weekend of races is approaching, so let's take a minute to see if any other Runnitors will be laying down those miles with us!

If you're racing this weekend, put a top-level comment below with the race details to help find other members of the community. See a race mentioned that looks interesting? Ask questions! Running your favorite race of the year? Tell us what makes it so awesome!

This thread is just an easy way to help Runnitors find each other in some sort of organized manner and help cheer each other on!

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

With over 3,875,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

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How’s your week of running going? Got any Complaints? Anything to add as a Confession? How about any Uncomplaints?

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

With over 3,875,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

If you are new to the sub or to running, this Intro post is a good resource.

##As always don't forget to check the FAQ.

####And please take advantage of the search bar or Google's subreddit limited search.

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

With over 3,875,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

If you are new to the sub or to running, this Intro post is a good resource.

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It's that time of week already...the gear thread! What have you picked up lately? What's working for you now that it's whatever season you believe it to be in your particular location? What have you put through rigorous testing that's proved worthy of use? We want to know!

To clear up some confusion: We’re not actually asking what you’re wearing today. It’s just a catchy name for the thread. This is the weekly gear discussion thread, so discuss gear!

NOTE: For you Runnitors looking to sell/trade any running gear (as well as bib transfers), head over to /r/therunningrack.

#Would you rather not be a lurker?

Then what are you waiting for? Tell us all about yourself!

The LW thread is an invitation to get more involved with the /r/running community.

New to the sub in general? Welcome! Let us know more about yourself!

Back once again for everything you wanted to know about running but were afraid to ask.

Rules of the Road:

This is inspired by eric_twinge's fine work in r/fitness.

Upvote either good or stupid questions. Sort questions by new so that they get some love.

To the more experienced runnitors, if something is a good question or answer, add it to the FAQ.

Post your question -- stupid or otherwise -- here to get an answer -- stupid or otherwise. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer. Many questions get submitted late each week that don't get a lot of action, so if your question didn't get answered, feel free to post it again.

As always, be sure to read the FAQ first. Also, there's a handy-dandy search bar to your right, and if you didn't know, you can also use Google to search runnit by using the limiter "site:reddit.com r/running".

Be sure to check back often as questions get posted throughout the day. Sort comments by "new" to be sure the newer questions get some love as well.

[Posting on behalf of u/Percinho who is busy working on his rock skipping abilities. ]

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

With over 3,875,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

If you are new to the sub or to running, this Intro post is a good resource.

##As always don't forget to check the FAQ.

####And please take advantage of the search bar or Google's subreddit limited search.

Rules of the Road

1. Anyone is welcome to participate and share your ideas, plans, diet, and nutrition plans.

2. Promote good discussion. Simply downvoting because you disagree with someone's ideas is BAD. Instead, let them know why you disagree with them.

3. Provide sources if possible. However, anecdotes and "broscience" can lead to good discussion, and are welcome here as long as they are labeled as such.

4. Feel free to talk about anything diet or nutrition related.

5. Any suggestions/topic ideas?

Shoes are a big topic in this sub, so in an effort to condense and collect some of these posts, we're introducing Shoesday Tuesday! Similar to Wednesday's gear thread, but focusing on shoes.

What’ve you been wearing on your feet? Anything fun added to the rotation? Got a review of a new release? Questions about a pair that’s caught your eye? Here's the place to discuss.

NOTE: For you Runnitors looking to sell/trade any running gear (as well as bib transfers), head over to /r/therunningrack.

Those of you who pay for memberships to a community run club - what do you get from your memberships?

Happy Monday runners!

How was the weekend, what’s good this week, let’s chat about it.

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.