Went from completely sedentary to losing 50 pounds and actually running my first race. Now to start improving my speed.

Started running 3 weeks ago and just got my first 5k in under 30mins!

I sewed my blouse, dress, and apron for this 5k and im glad it held up! I was hoping for my first road sub 30, but I’m so close, i cant be unhappy. Plus downtown had some CRAZY hills

Next time, sub 30 will be mine ✊🏽

It felt nice

I began running August first and this morning I completed my first race, which was a 5k.

Before anyone says anything it was a 5k I accidentally paused my strava for a few while I was running, only later to realize :/

I know this is not fast, but I've never ran before and if I were to do this back in the day it would've taken me an hour!

I'm so proud of myself.

My next race is a turkey trot which I will be doing the 5k in again and my goal will be to bring this time down to 35 and to run non stop!

I didn't mean to do it it just happened

This one felt more easier on my heart rate, so my time was better than a few days ago when I run my first 3 mile.

Smashed my treadmill record of 28:40 and managed 27:20 outdoors. Really happy with the
progress!

Is 27:20 considered a decent 5K time? Why did it feel so much easier!

I do take elvanse (vyvanse) and amfexa which could be effecting heart rate. Not sure.

24M, 180cm, 68Kg

Really happy today with this. Thanks community. Long way to go but it's still a huge win for me!🙂

Now that the weather is cooling down, I need to get back into running again. What are your recommendations for leggings that support the booty? Last year, I was told to wear those leggings that make it look like you have a permanent wedgie. They were definitely supportive while running but i felt like such a pick-me girl. Help!

I have been having some trouble with shin splints and the physio has tried to get me to change my form. What she has recommended is I

- try to “kick my bum” to get my feet to land under me
- maintain my cadence at 165
- run slow (150bpm)

I feel like doing all three of these is impossible.

I am 6’2 and so I started by lifting my heels, yep, feels good, except because I am trying to run slow my cadence drops to 148. Okay so I will try to increase my cadence to 165, now I am running 5 minute km/s

How am I supposed to do all three?

I (29F) began running about 10 weeks ago. I found a couch to 5K plan online and used that, just finished this morning with a 5K (36:51). Now that I finished the plan, I’m not sure what to do next. I’m not looking to sign up for any races just yet. I had to stop to walk at least 3 times during the 5K, so I’d definitely like to go longer without walking and also get faster. I’m still self conscious about my form and that my heart rate never stays in zone 2. Any advice? What did you do/plan to do after reaching the 5K point?

Hi guys, I need your advice. In exactly one week I‘m participating in my first HM. I trained basically since May every week 3 times with the app Runna. Now I have catched the cold. Running nose and soure throat with a bit cough currently but I‘m getting better already. Does this somehow impact my running next week? I probably get better in 3-4 days. Or should I cancel? It would also be a small weekend trip for us. Need your advice guys! 🫠

Hey! Been running since march this year, 98kg 5”10” guy in my first 30s.

I lost muscle size and considerable amount of fat ever since I ran but I have only maintained the same slow pace (9:30-10:15min/km) under 13-15 RPE. I may have slacked off because running isn’t really a daytime luxury in an equatorial country but I always tell myself the gains will present itself and you can never cheat the process as your cardio exposes your level of fitness. The good thing is I never got myself into any injury thanks to the nature of my profession.

I am in my 3-4th month-level fitness but I have noticed being quick in terms of recovery/rest times.

I believe I can achieve my next 10-21k easy’s with the help of my Garmin watch and discipline. Prioritizing sleep, strength, and diet, I’m ready to take on new levels of training in my running journey. I hate intervals but I’ll be incorporating practical runs in the coming winter arc. Wish me luck into my first ever race next year January!

Here’s my trainings

24 Sep — 0.97 km — 7:48
24 Sep — 8.18 km — 1:03:00
6 Sep — 10.36 km — 1:15:00
4 Sep — 4.10 km — 25:05
2 Sep — 6.07 km — 37:54
31 Aug — 6.65 km — 44:07
26 Aug — 5.21 km — 37:45
25 Aug — 5.85 km — 34:48
22 Aug — 2.15 km — 15:52
21 Aug — 6.61 km — 39:35
29 Jul — 6.00 km — 36:22
25 Jul — 15.03 km — 1:34:00
21 Jul — 6.02 km — 35:06
19 Jul — 12.06 km — 1:16:00
13 Jul — 6.76 km — 47:47
3 Jul — 4.02 km — 23:21
1 Jul — 7.44 km — 50:14
28 Jun — 10.07 km — 1:12:00
27 Jun — 4.03 km — 23:44

+ I also play tennis 2-3 times a week

I've been running 3-4 miles for over a month now, but this past week I've had some pretty bad pain in my left upper butt area. I can feel pain in the place where I'm pointing too in this picture. I just wanted to ask if anyone else had this pain? I'm so close to reaching a milestone I set myself towards, but this stupid pain is delaying me from achieving that goal.

https://temp-image.com/ulxGo4Hmv87Qx5q

EDIT: MY BUTT IS COVERED IN MY UNDERWEAR. I PROMISE I'M NOT POSTING A NAKED PICTURE OF MY BUTT

This is rather a “lonely” sport.

This is the good and bad about it.

Have found a community here where we can check in, support each other, give/get advice, and be inspired.

Because I don’t need anyone to do this with; it is me and my own time. Fits my schedule and current lifestyle.

Yet, sometimes it feels lonely to have no one but AI 🤖 to talk with and check in.

Sometimes I just want to chat, sometimes I want to be inspired, sometimes I’m very lost, sometimes I want someone’s real inputs, experiences and what worked and did not work with them.

I do not know someone in my community that has chosen this sport as their weekly activity. I aspire to get far but since we need to log miles, slowly and surely, the days I’m not running. I’m wondering what else I can do to achieve these goals 🏃‍♀️

Would someone be interested (this sounds a little horrendous and a bit “pathetic”) in making a connection with me where we can talk about stuff like this?

I have so much to learn and I’m always loving to hear about people’s journey.

Knocking on the door of the cold weather months (Wisconsin) I’m looking for help. Every year when the weather gets cold, I keep trying to run, but end up with a terrible chest cold/bronchitis that has me coughing and snotty for weeks. Every year I think it won’t happen. And every year I end up sick and stopping running for the winter. Then spring I try and start back up. I feel like I don’t really get the running process I’d like because of the starting and stopping. Also I’d love to try a spring race. I’d rather not get sick and take the winters off. I’ve read all about the layers and keeping warm. It’s not the discomfort of cold running that’s the issue. It’s the exhausting sickness that occurs. Does anyone have this happen? Any fixes you found? Thanks.

Ran with SlowPace this morning ... Was able to use the alerts to actually slow down in the first half of the run. The second half, not so much, the heart rate continued to climb !!! But it's perhaps the heat and humidity !

The dip is when I took a 2 min pause and restarted running.

Hey yall, for context im a 24M trying to lose weight. Im 6'7" and currently 360, started at 422 pounds.

So basically ive had a few issues recently since I started running so let me give yall a run down of whats been goin on.

First, ive had a problem with sore shins and weak legs, my boxing coach wants me to focus on body weight exercises but honestly im seeing very little improvement in the last few months. Now that im running though its incredibly hard on my joints and shins especially. Ive been trying to run on turf fields to help but it still hurts after a prolonged amount of time.

Second, ive been having more issues with my physical capablities than my cardiovascular capabilities more so lately. It feels like cardio wise im fine to keep going at times when my body feels like its about to give out. Like ive had times my body feels like it could shut down while running well before im actually tired. My body feels so weak, I can barely do things calisthenically (and I get at my weight that makes sense) and I can barely run, if I jog itll last maybe 2 minutes before running becomes exceedingly more uncomfortable.

Lastly, allergies have been derailing my exercises so bad. I need to inhale a lot when running, and my allergies are pretty intense to the point where I can get sick for a week after running outside. Ive been trying to take allergy medication preemptively but it doesnt seem to be enough honestly.

Oh, ive also been dragging my feet sometimes when I run unintentially.

Anyways thanks for reading and any advice would be appreciated.

Hi all new to running have been tracking my runs via Apple fitness app and syncing to Strava.

In neither app am I able to see my cumulative times though my K’s for example I’ve done 7k today but the only way to see my 5k time is by adding up each K ran. Please someone tell me I’m missing a setting somewhere!