Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[SeaBee]

Ja can agree with Dave on this. And the plain with water is just fine, for an unexpected change - water has just a faint hint of taste to it. First time ever somebody nailed a "plain" flavor. 

 

You can eat whilst using it - I tried it on a long run a while ago and no issues - and it was a bloody hot two days. But while I did carry some gels just incase, I never felt like using it. Like Dave said, cruise control. 

 

But all of that said - I see we've reached the "evil" page on this thread! 

[Lexx]

Will give a try once i'm back on feet again.

[Barry Stuart]

Hi all

 

I have been running without a plan for while now and decided that I need some structure, and to make sure I structure my running I have entered a half marathon. The half is only in June so should give me enough time to work up a base and to tackle the run with confidence (I hope...)

So need to ask a questio about shoes, I bought a pair of Adidas Energy Boost a while back and have only really started to use them............ But they are killing my feet fairly wide feet) have tried "wearing them in by wearing them as everyday shoes that has not helped.

 

My wife is in the US so am able to get shoes at a decent price if I give her the make, model and size if anyone has any suggestions.

 

Adidas has a great foam and I enjoy the simplicity of their upper in the Adizero ranges but their fit is notoriously narrow. If you're looking for a wider toe box then you could try some of the shoes in the Saucony range (Ride, Triumph, etc.), the New Balance 880 and 1080, the Asics Dynaflyte and DS Trainer (a very underrated shoe), the Nike Pegasus and the Brooks Ghost.

 

You really need to try them on, though, because every foot is different. You may find that the shoe volume isn't right, or the heel counter is too low or you don't like the stack height. It's all very idiosyncratic for each runner.

 

The only caveat is that I don't advocate trying them in a private running store and then ordering them online. Different if you go to a mass retailer like  Sportsmans where they don't actually have any advice or expertise as a VAS but I believe that if you go to a small shop, they deserve the sale for the time they spend with you.

[Prince]

I have alwys run in Asics DS Trainers. Great shoes.

[RABUBI]

If anyone is looking for a real adventure, not just a race, we did this event last year. Highlight was sleeping on basecamp Everest right next to the Kumbu Ice falls.

 

Would definitely recommend it

[ADe]

Will give a try once i'm back on feet again.

How long until you are running again?

I sprained my ankle last week, stepping into a pot hole. 3-4 weeks without running.

 

So lots of swimming and strength training in my future

[Lexx]

How long until you are running again?

I sprained my ankle last week, stepping into a pot hole. 3-4 weeks without running.

 

So lots of swimming and strength training in my future

Another 3 weeks,10 Feb I can start training again. Broken bones in my foot almost completely healed. So I cant wait to start running again.

[Fruity]

Did my first running event for year yesterday, a 10km. Didn't train for it, quads are feeling it today, but it was a tough 10km.

[Allrounder]

A few pages back I said I will check which adidas I have. 

 

I am running with galaxy trails. 

[Fruity]

A few pages back I said I will check which adidas I have. 

 

I am running with galaxy trails. 

I like Adidas. I have a pair of Adidas trail running shoes and they're super comfy, although I have a pair of Nike for road running.

[SwissVan]

So I have been testing tailwind pretty thoroughly, hoping to use it for a few races this year and as promised here are my thoughts.

 

I am still not sold on only liquid fuel for runs, I just think for longer runs it is better to have something solid for the stomach to work on. That being said Tailwind is a big changer in other ways if you use it cleverly.

 

We all know that situation in a big ultra it is time to eat but you are going up a big hill or are on a really runable section but you need to eat- when your heartrate is high it is harder to eat and you are at a point where slowing down doesn't seem like a good idea. Sip the tailwind until the next chance you get to drop the heartrate and get some other fuel in.

 

As for the 200cal/hour I think this is a rough guideline and adjust it to your body size, I tipped the scales at 61kg before my run on sat and really 200cal/hour is a push, I can get away with less.

 

Fuel wise- I did 4h- 38km at kings kloof sat morning purely on tailwind, I felt very stable in terms of fueling, no ups and downs or hitting the wall, just felt like I was on cruise control the whole way. Stomach was fine after 4h liquid only and even after adding a 500ml protein shake made with real milk(non processed at all literally from the cow to a tank) my stomach was still good all day which is good.

 

Flavours and drinkability I have not tried all the flavours but the orange, plain, berry and lemon are all good, not too sweet which is good I got a mixed tester pack which although is expensive it is nice to try them all before buying in bulk of a single flavour. The plain mixed with Oros is also really good.

61 kg’s......

[candz1]

Brooks on special on onedayonly today peeps if anyone interested.

[dave303e]

61 kg’s......

 

December was kind to me, averaged 30 000 steps a day doing DIY work at home on top of the usual training, so ya I should be back at 65 in a few weeks now that I get to fly my desk again.

[Allrounder]

sho... I am stuck at 96.....

[Stretch]

Jeepers..61...65... I'm happy when I'm punching below 80.... Currently at 78... Which is not bad after the Christmas season

[Frosty]

I hover between 76 and 80, depending on certain factors... comfort food, minimal workouts, etc. It’s a bit too much effort to keep the machine lean and mean, so I get to indulge a bit and workout to burn it off.