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Took a two-week break, then decided a 5K would be a good way to get back into it. Turns out, my body disagreed. Stomach cramps hit around 2km, and by 3km my ankle was hurting. Barely made it to the end and now feeling totally wiped.

I have a constant pain around my calf muscles that I would rate as 1 out of 10. This pain has been present everyday and all day for about a year and a half. I have visited a doctor, physiotherapist and neurologist, done a lot of stretching on my own, and taken many supplements, but none of these have helped.

I believe the cause may be related to the fact that about 1.5 years ago, I started stretching my legs more, which may have affected my muscles. Also, I’ve noticed that when I do relax my leg, especially around the knee and then kick it forward (although it doesn't always work), I can feel a satisfying crack inside my knee. Perhaps one of these factors has contributed to the development of this chronic pain.

I am still able to go on 10 km hike without any problems. I just have this 1/10 pain that is always present.

I'm not sure what to do next. Do you have any advice?

Thanks!

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I joined a gym, I plan to take the bus there then run (or jog) home which is about 2.5 miles. What are some tips or things I should be aware of?

I plan on running in the 10k but need to improve my leg endurance (mainly my feet and calves). I'm taking it slow right barefoots but it seems like my legs are getting stronger but still get sore (mainly the foot). Usually after I rub them though, next day they're good to go.

My question is how effective are barefoot running and will I notice improvements once I put runners back on or will my feet not be use to runners? Any recommendations would help. Thank you!

i (18M) ran my first 3k and the time was 24 mins. im unfit because of lack of physical activity. i started running a little over a month ago but stopped for like 3 weeks. my best mile time then was 11 mins and km time was 5 mins. i did my mile in 10:45 today. are there any helpful tips that u guys have cuz i want to bring down my mile time to 7 mins. (im doing 3k to build stamina because my lungs are really bad due to smoking and vaping since 14)

I am not a runner but my 14-year-old is. He runs typically 5 to 8 miles a day often trails. He does have gps tracking on his phone so I can see where he is at. With Christmas coming any suggestions on what to get him to keep him safe.

I feel really silly posting this but I think I just need to talk about it to others with experience here. I’m a 30 year old female. I weigh about 200 pounds and I’m very unfit. I want to be able to get into running again and helping my cardiac health overall. I’m so nervous about raising my heart rate though.

Does it get better? Will my heart rate always be in the 170’s from just walking???

Thanks so much.

I’ve started run/wogging, 1.5 to 2 miles a day. Should I rest a day between each session….or does this short distance not qualify as a workout deserving of a “recovery” day?

I used to run but stopped in march because of heart problems. Im ok now and signed up for my first 10k. Should 17 weeks be enough? Any tips? Any running plans do you recommend?

I am doing couch to 5k and then was planning to do 5k to 10k, a challenge available on the "just run" app

If anyone could help me I would really appreciate it Thanks!

Hi, I'm M34 from Mumbai weighing 194lbs. I have started running for like 6 months but have been on and off. I usually run for 30 mins (10 mins jog 1 min brisk walk and repeat for 3 rounds) thrice a week. I beleive my speed is slow as at the end my distance is approx 4km. I want to do 5km but not able to increase my speed. I feel out of breath after 10mins. Can you guys help me with some techniques. Also advise what I'm doing is correct (10mins of 3 rounds). Any help would be appreciated.

just finished up my first 5k with the goal of ultimately running a marathon someday. Would going to a 10k be a feasible next goal? How long should I train and is it plausible to train for this well with winter coming up (no access to indoor running).

I’m a 29 year old male who’s been obese for the last 10 years. I used to be a sprinter till I was 18 and was an U-18 athlete for all of my school life.

At 19, I broke my back and was bed ridden for months and that led to an addiction of food like never before. Currently, I weigh 275 pounds.

However, I’ve recently started going to orange theory and it has been a reality check on how bad my fitness levels are. It takes 10 seconds of running at 4mph to get my heart rate into the 180s. On the other hand, when I see some men and women around me running, they are able to sustain the 8-9mph speeds without even breaking the 160 beats per minute threshold.

If I do commit myself to a clean diet and a regular work out schedule, can I become someone who’s able to run long distances without feeling like I’m going to die?

And on that end, how do I began the process of training?

Been trying to get back into running using C25k(it's been 8 months) and I'm currently on week 2 day 1. I'm perfectly fine stamina wise, it's just that my calves hurt like a b****. Around halfway they start to get tight and it sucks. It really limits how far or how fast I can run. I've tried almost everything. My hydration, diet, and sleep is right, and I warmup and stretch before and after(although maybe I could be doing it better). I have no other thought but to think it's my running form. Today I tried to use my hips and glutes more so that I don't drive down using my legs, but no use. Someone please help me, l'd be the happiest person in the world if this calf issue didn't exist.

Shoe Rotation Altra Escalante and NB 880?

Hi I just ordered my first pair of Altra shoes (Escalante 4) and an updated pair of the New Balance 880s (v13). I've been running for a few years and my current daily shoe is the 880v11 and sometimes the All Birds Tree Dasher.

Are there any issues with rotating a 0 Drop shoe (Escalante) and an 10mm Drop shoe (880)?

This is my first 0 Drop shoe and my first real attempt at doing a rotation. Previously I mostly ran the same pair of shoes into the ground.

I mostly run 3-5 miles a few times a week. Nothing amazing. Thank you in advance for your help!

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I’ve had two instances now that were rather sketchy and am going to buy pepper spray this weekend. My family also worries a ton when i’m out, and i’ve shared my location with them but they aren’t tech savy and no matter how many times I share it or show them how to view it, they can’t seem to figure it out. I generally only run in safe neighborhoods, never at night, and always carry my phone with me. But i’m just curious if there’s anything else I could be doing and / or if anyone has ideas that could help keep my parents minds at ease. I thought about an air tag in case my phone dies as well.

Hey fellow runners!

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i have a pair of adidas adizeros as my race day shoes and it gave me runners toe so i'm looking for a new pair that wont, but i'm limited since i have wide feet. i heard the saucony endorphin speeds are good for wide feet? but do they have a wide toe box?

I had a bad run today.

It was meant to be my standard Sunday long easy run but it felt like I was running into the wind. Every step was so much effort.

Around 4pm yesterday I ran 7km and then went out this morning around 7am. I only completed 6.5km when I’ll normally do up to 15km very easily.

I can only assume my body was still tired from yesterday?

But my question is: should I have stopped and come home (like I did) or just run through the struggle for the mental and physical benefits?

Hey everyone!

I've been running for about 4 years and have completed multiple half-marathons, 5Ks, and 10Ks. Recently, I’ve been thinking about how I can make my running habit more meaningful beyond just tracking miles.

So, I’m building Run&Grow, an app that rewards you with plants for each milestone you hit on your runs! 🌿 Every time you accomplish a goal, you’ll plant trees and plants in a virtual garden—turning your fitness achievements into something you can actually see grow.

If you're into running or just like the idea of gamifying your workouts with a cool environmental twist, I’d love for you to join the waitlist and be one of the first to try it out!

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I’m running a marathon in February and I absolutely HATE grabbing cups at hydration stations. I was looking into running vests that have holsters for water bottles and hydration vests (with a bladder attached). I’m worried about bounce and I know they all say minimal bounce but I’m skeptical. Anyone have any recommendations for which is better for distance?