The Official Exercise/Fitness Thread v. Run Forest, Run!

[Evermind]

I think you could register on web version (with VPN) and if you use Samsung Health make them sync when you upload activity, that's how I used Strava with Samsung Health. That way you don't ever need to use Strava mobile app.

Huh, I'll try that right now.

Okay so that worked I think, I'll test this on a Tuesday run. According to Strava my speed and distances are actually quite higher than Samsung Health was telling me. Strava says my latest 10k is more like 10.5k and it's 5:39 per km instead of 5:54. Interesting.

How do I add you guys? (added Tomi because apparently we're friends on Facebook)

[Tomislav95]

Nice, I'm glad
You can find Kade and Rich through my profile.
Those discrepancies between services are quite normal, sadly. I guess they analyse GPS records differently, especially if there are hills.

[Evermind]

Found Kade, but the only Rich you have in your profile is some bearded Canadian guy.

[SchecterShredder]

Found Kade, but the only Rich you have in your profile is some bearded Canadian guy.

That would be me lol

[Tomislav95]

 

[Evermind]

I mean, when I think "Rich" I only associate the name with two DTF members: ariich and Elite, so that's my fault.

[SchecterShredder]

I mean, when I think "Rich" I only associate the name with two DTF members: ariich and Elite, so that's my fault.

I mostly just haunt the exercise, NHL, and reading threads.  In fact,  posting my Strava profile here is what doxxed me to begin with

[Evermind]

I mean, when I think "Rich" I only associate the name with two DTF members: ariich and Elite, so that's my fault.

I mostly just haunt the exercise, NHL, and reading threads.  In fact,  posting my Strava profile here is what doxxed me to begin with

That was awkward as hell from my end but at least now we're subscribed to each other on Strava! We should really kiss now or something.

[wolfking]

 

[Evermind]

This week was hectic as hell, was standing in for my boss at work, missed my Wednesday run because I came home from work late in the evening, then didn't really do any progress in the task assigned to me as people kept pestering me during the week, so had to work 11 hours today (Saturday) as well, so skipped Saturday's run too. Two skipped runs and I'm still sleep-deprived and don't feel rested at all, and got 13km to run tomorrow morning according to my training plan.

Just venting here I suppose.

[wolfking]

Don't overthink it bud.  Lace 'em up and get it done. 

[wolfking]

Good job! 

[Evermind]

Thanks Kade!

It's weird, actually felt pretty good during the run although when I posted yesterday I wasn't looking forward to it at all.

[wolfking]

Yeah, sometimes it just clicks even ypu don't feel it beforehand.

[Tomislav95]

Yeah, another half-marathon in 2 days. Ironically, I felt more ready and in form a month ago. Inbetween job interviews, bad (rainy) weather and traveling I didn't have that much will for running. I'm still not sure will I start as to reach my goal time or just to try to do better than the last time. I rarely feel as good as I should on real races (nerves probably). On contrary, a few weeks ago I unexpectedly ran my 2nd best 10k ever without trying that much (that was during league - semi official race, that does not make me nervous ).

(Not so) fun fact: the city I run in on Saturday is special for every Croat, the biggest symbol of Croatian war for independence. It was almost completely destroyed in 1991. It has been reconstructed since but there are still traces of war (as is in my whole region, especially smaller cities).

[Evermind]

10k - was that the 46 minutes one? That was impressive for sure.

Still 2,5 months until my half-marathon so I'm not that nervous yet. Good luck with yours! We'll be rooting for you on Saturday.

[Tomislav95]

10k - was that the 46 minutes one? That was impressive for sure.

Still 2,5 months until my half-marathon so I'm not that nervous yet. Good luck with yours! We'll be rooting for you on Saturday.

More like 48 minutes, it was my 2nd best. Thanks

[wolfking]

Do you have a goal time Tomi?  I can't recall the time of your last one my apologies.

10k - was that the 46 minutes one? That was impressive for sure.

Still 2,5 months until my half-marathon so I'm not that nervous yet. Good luck with yours! We'll be rooting for you on Saturday.

Plenty of time mate.

45 minutes would be my goal for a 10km.  Don't see it happening anytime soon though.

[Tomislav95]

Do you have a goal time Tomi?  I can't recall the time of your last one my apologies.

My goal on previous HM was 1:45 (5:00 min/km) pace but due to abdomen pain I had to walk for a few minutes. I'll see, if I feel good I could try that again. But if not, I'll just try to be under 1:50 which would still be my PB.

[wolfking]

Yep, that's my target at some point too.  Its funny how different and harder it is holding a 5 minute pace for distance compared to a say 5.10 pace.  Such a small time difference but feels so far apart, for me anyway.

Good luck bro!

[Tomislav95]

Yeah, 5:00 is already hard for extended amount of time. My sweet spot is around 5:20, where I don't get tired easy but it's still fun.
Thanks

[wolfking]

Yeah, 5:00 is already hard for extended amount of time. My sweet spot is around 5:20, where I don't get tired easy but it's still fun.
Thanks

Yeah, pretty much the same for me currently.

[Evermind]

Do you have a goal time Tomi?  I can't recall the time of your last one my apologies.

My goal on previous HM was 1:45 (5:00 min/km) pace but due to abdomen pain I had to walk for a few minutes. I'll see, if I feel good I could try that again. But if not, I'll just try to be under 1:50 which would still be my PB.

Just saw your post on Strava - if it's any consolation (probably not) you still did better than I hope to do in my upcoming race.

(I was thinking about your race while running today but apparently that didn't help either lol)

[Tomislav95]

Yeah, almost died my form deteriorated since my previous half marathon and this course was much hillier. And again, my side started hurting after 16k. Oh well, I don't care that much since I didn't expect much better.

[wolfking]

Yeah, almost died my form deteriorated since my previous half marathon and this course was much hillier. And again, my side started hurting after 16k. Oh well, I don't care that much since I didn't expect much better.

All good mileage under the belt mate.  Every run isn't a good one.

[Evermind]

Yeah, almost died my form deteriorated since my previous half marathon and this course was much hillier. And again, my side started hurting after 16k. Oh well, I don't care that much since I didn't expect much better.

All good mileage under the belt mate.  Every run isn't a good one.

Did you mean "not every run is a good one?" or are all runs just bad?

[Tomislav95]

 

10k next weekend. I realized 10k is actually my favorite race even though I never "officially" run one. I just hope I'll recover until then don't ask why I do this to myself

[Evermind]

10k next weekend. I realized 10k is actually my favorite race even though I never "officially" run one. I just hope I'll recover until then don't ask why I do this to myself

No questions from me - I had only signed up for August 6th half-marathon in another city at first but since I've got 17 days of vacation starting right after that day, I also signed up for August 20th half-marathon in my city. I adjusted my training plan accordingly but it still seems daunting. After that maybe I can finally get some rest.

Recover and slay that 10k next week.

[Tomislav95]

Thanks.
What is weather like in August there?

[Evermind]

Thanks.
What is weather like in August there?

In Moscow it's likely to be blazing hot as in 30°C, it Saint-Petersburg you can only guess, might be the same 30°C, might be raining and 20°C. Guess we'll see.

[Tomislav95]

Damn, I thought maybe it was a bit colder. Good luck.
I ran an evening half marathon in August last year. Even thought it started at 19:14 (not a typo) it was really hot. I don't think I'll go this year but maybe I all run 7 or 14 km course (it's basically 7km course with 1, 2 or 3 laps depending on a race).

[SchecterShredder]

Damn, I thought maybe it was a bit colder. Good luck.
I ran an evening half marathon in August last year. Even thought it started at 19:14 (not a typo) it was really hot. I don't think I'll go this year but maybe I all run 7 or 14 km course (it's basically 7km course with 1, 2 or 3 laps depending on a race).

My very first marathon was an evening start (around 19h). It was on the summer solstice weekend,  and was marketed at race the twilight. Being as far north as we are, the sun doesn't set until 23h on the solstice. It was an interesting experience,  but i much prefer morning races.  I found it tough to prepare mentally and physically for the late start.

[SchecterShredder]

Well fucking done, Kade. You get additional kudos on here for that.

[Evermind]

Well fucking done, Kade. You get additional kudos on here for that.

Yeah, no shit. Good job.

(it's basically 7km course with 1, 2 or 3 laps depending on a race).

I thought on that for a bit and this is what I kinda dislike in such races - I prefer the singular lap courses which allow to see more of the city/town while running. That's why, for example, I really like my first half-marathon route and dislike the second one (although the second one should be easier to run as it has fewer inclines):

[wolfking]

Yeah, almost died my form deteriorated since my previous half marathon and this course was much hillier. And again, my side started hurting after 16k. Oh well, I don't care that much since I didn't expect much better.

All good mileage under the belt mate.  Every run isn't a good one.

Did you mean "not every run is a good one?" or are all runs just bad?

Oh yeah, definitely that.