Anyone else deal with this before? I’m currently training for a half and have the most intense bursitis pain for the last couple of days. I’m taking a few days off from running and am icing + ibuprofen. I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and what did you do to treat? Also how long did it take to recover?

Hey guys, I’ve recently started running. I’m 48 and this is my first real attempt at running/jogging. I’m just curious how long you’d guess it’d take for my knees to not hurt after I run. I expect it to be a while, and that’s fine. Just curious what the internet thought that timeline looked like.

I’m 5’11, 165lbs, but out of shape. I’ve been running in a Nike running shoe and I typically run on sidewalks or city streets. I’m awful at it! I can’t even run a mile yet without walking at least a little bit. I’ve been trying to run a mile each time I run. My cardio is so bad, you guys. Haha! My muscles get kind of sore for maybe a day, understandable, but my poor old knees hurt for a week. Ha!

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Hi everyone. I am hoping to get some perspectives on an idea I've been entertaining lately. I am also hoping that my question isn't out of place for this sub.

I'm a life long runner and own a business that sells running gear. I've been wearing t-shirts of my business while running around town. I was thinking of finding other runners and pay them to wear t-shirts of my business while running as a way of promoting the business.

Do you guys think people would want to do that as part of their running experience? It's no issue for me of course since it's my business, but I'm not sure how other runners would view that.

I’m a 5’8 155 lbs female. I currently run 3 miles on the treadmill 5 days a week. Walk 3 miles one day and take a rest day. 1% incline.

I run 3 miles in about 28 and a half minutes. I want to get faster.

I just started doing it with no education and I want to build speed and not hurt myself. Is there a schedule I should follow? Stretches you swear by? More rest? Tips please.

I feel accomplished but also humbled that that’s just above average.

Thank you!

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What is your cut off when it come to running outdoors in cold temperatures?

I'm fairly new to running and a cold snap is headed my way (highs of -23 Celsius at it's coldest.) Should I switch to indoor exercise for a bit? Or what kind of layers would I need to run on some of the milder days (-10 Celsius)?

What is an easy (non dairy please) after run quick meal to fuel up on? I’ve been doing canned tuna with crackers and a protein shake with collagen, but feel like I need more. Ideas?

I am currently following the couch to 5k routine after taking a break from running. I am trying to run slowly to get my body in shape. Any advice on how I should approach this differently?

175cm / 81KG (5”9 / 179 pounds) 30, Male.

Just for background information, I have been bodybuilding for the last 10 years and have put on 30KG/ 66 pounds of mass over those years(naturally use to sit at 51KG/ 114 pounds) and currently sit around 10% bodyfat. So I am carrying more weight than I would naturally without this training. (I am natural)

I do not train my cardiovascular system outside of exercises such as squats (if you’d even call that a cardio exercise)

My question is, I play tag football (rugby) and it involves me running a lot (bursts of sprints etc) for about 40 minutes a game, once a week. I’ve been playing this sport for the last 8 years.

This is my only form of cardio exercise. I recently started wearing my Apple Watch and noticed that my heart rate goes up to 190 during the game.

Google says this is dangerous. I am wondering if I should be concerned, especially that I am now heavier (even though it’s lean muscle mass) and older than I was 8 years ago.

Anyone able to share insight on how to tell if heart rates are ok when in regards to cardiovascular exercises such as running?

Tryna get back into shape. Used to run track and cross country in high school, but last ten years or so have not taken care of myself.

Hopefully be able to get back to the shape I was in back then. Probably not quite as good since I’m 31 now and not 17 lol

Training for my first marathon and then my first 50km one month later. Both trail races and I’m pumped. I’ve done a few trail half marathons and I’ve been running seriously for about a year. 8 weeks-ish out from my marathon and I picked up a shin splint. I didn’t run at all for 3 weeks, I’ve tried everything in the book to get this healed up. Was feeling really good and so went for a 10km race which was postponed from last year. Had a great time and felt good on the day but afterwards my shin was killer.

I know I probably shouldn’t have done the race and should have eased back in so that’s on me.

But it’s killing me, I miss running and I’m stressing about my marathon. I don’t know whether to just heal up as much as I can and run as much as I can in the weeks leading up, or whether to drop out and continue recovery and just have a good time at the 50km.

Anyone had experience with ongoing shin splints? And secret recovery tricks?

Looking for a new running watch👟⌚️. Trying to stay around the 200 price range. Currently looking at the Amazfit Trex3/Balance, Garmin Forerunner 165. and COROS pace 3. Which one do you recommend? Thanks!

Hi all! I'm training for a marathon that's 11 weeks from now. I'm really concerned about my training plan. I've hired a coach to help me train for the race. I've been training since the first of December. My marathon is mid April. Here's some specs:

1. the most weekly mileage I've done so far is 25
2. I'm only running 3 times during the week and it's only 4 or 5 mile runs and one long run on we k and
3. longest run is 12 miles so far
4. I've ran two marathons and many half marathons in the past. My pr is 3:49 and my goal for this race was 3:45
5. I've hardly done any speed work other than strides and 30 second pick ups.
6. I'm told to keep my easy runs around 10-11 min range (which is totally fine by me)

I ran 12 this weekend and my legs are destroyed. Partly because I was an idiot and wore new shoes. But I still don't feel like my legs and feet should feel that bad? I'm really concerned about the volume, I don't feel like it's enough during the week. My legs feel super heavy once I get to mile 8 in any long run. I relayed this information to my coach and she said we would have another drop back week this week, doing 20 miles. I really like my coach but I'm concerned that I will not be ready and definitely won't pr. What are your all's thoughts?

A year and a half I have been consistently running, and before that I wasn’t ever a runner. I have done majority of my training based on heart rate zones.

I have followed various training plans, taken rest days, taken deload weeks, cross trained, used multiple wrist based HR sensors, and have consistently used a Polar H10 chest strap for the past year.

My issue is that after I saw my initial “newbie gains,” (surge of adaptation in my first few weeks of training,) I have not seen increases in my running ability.

I have not gotten faster on my tempo runs nor have I seen my zone two pace increase. I have, however; seen my top end paces increase (this is the part of my training I have done based on pace.)

For some insight, I have consistently ran an interval session each week, (varied in length, but my goals were always pace based,) one tempo or threshold session (HR based,) and 2 or three Z2 sessions at ~45min a piece, and one long run at ~1.5hours.

I know as best as possible (short of lab testing, which is not an option for me,) my heart rate zones are set up properly (HRR method,) and my HR is always tracked with a chest strap.

I’m burnt out, have not seen an improvement in my running fitness. The runs don’t feel easier, and I’m done training to HR.

So, I’m off the Z2 train, and all my training going forward will be pace based.

Sorry for the novel, but I needed to vent…

TLDR: HR training did nothing for me over a year and a half, and I’m switching to training based on pace.

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Hi all! Recreational runner here looking to add Italy to the places I've run a race. I love including a fun run while traveling! We will be in Italy May 8-24, staying in Rome, Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, and flying in/out of Milan. Our travel dates are somewhat fluid, but look appropriately like so:

• Rome May 9-12
• Venice 12-15
• Florence 15-21
• Cinque Terre 21-23

We will be using the train as our main form of transportation. No plans on renting a car.

Any recommendations on upcoming races in those cities/areas? I'm having trouble finding any. I'm based in the US and in my area a lot of runs are sponsored by local run clubs and can be found on social media as opposed to official race sites.
Any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

Had to get out there and get my miles in 🙏🏽

Doing the 10 mile race!! Wish me luck. My goal is to finish under 85 mins

I'm posting here because I’m really frustrated and unsure what to do next. Before COVID, I was a consistent runner, a half marathon at a 9-minute pace felt pretty easy for me. But ever since having COVID (2 years ago now), getting back into running shape has been incredibly challenging.

These days, I’m able to manage 3 miles...but it feels like I’m really pushing myself to get through it. Yesterday, I did 3 miles at a 12:30 pace and felt absolutely terrible—heavy legs, high heart rate, and my form felt completely off (though I can’t figure out how to fix it). It feels like my legs are going to give out, even though I strength train three times a week and stay active in other ways.

Here’s the thing: swimming feels normal for me. I can still swim a 5k easily and keep a low heart rate. And am training to increase this distance too. But running is a completely different story. It’s been 2 years of consistent effort, and I’m not seeing any progress. I’ve tried everything I can think of—different shoes, pacing strategies, recovery techniques—but I’m still stuck.

I’m so frustrated and upset at this point. I love running, but it feels like my body just won’t let me anymore. I don’t know what’s wrong or how to even start figuring it out. Has anyone else experienced something like this? If so, how did you handle it? Also, if I were to see a doctor, what would I even ask to be tested for?

I just feel so stuck and defeated, and I’m really looking for similar experiences. Any help would mean a lot.

I recently got back into running. I am following couch to 5k schedule which is a bunch of interval trainings. Not running more the 5 min straight and gradually build up 5k. 3 times a week.

Should I stick to this schedule? Or should I jog without stopping (slow pace) for a longer distance without stopping?

My goal is to run a 5k sub 30min. My current pace is about 13min/mile.

Any tips for knee pain while running? Slow pace is fine, no issues with other workouts, but the moment I try to sprint, my right knee says nope. I'm new to being physically active but I do consider myself as a healthy person going occasional hikes and other activities etc. Ps: I've warmed up before trying to sprint nothing seems to help. Thanks in advance.