Jaws677 Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 Useless post to follow Since I started running again to lose weight I have never managed a CR on Strava. Ever. No matter how hard I tried. My 100kg physique doesnt help my cause. Also so many super athletes in Johannesburg. I was supposed to run the Vitality 21km yesterday but wasn't able to go trough on Saturday to do a substitution.  Instead I did comfortable 20km run with friends sprinting two known Strava segments.  Later on checking Strava I noticed a kudos from Grant Johnson. Then is saw why both sprints were new CRs and I took the one from him. I couldn't share this with anyone else because even my wife will be like what the hell are talking about, but sometimes something so meaningless can put a smile to your face. Khronis, Andrew Steer, jdwet1980 and 12 others 15
Andrew Steer Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Useless post to follow Since I started running again to lose weight I have never managed a CR on Strava. Ever. No matter how hard I tried. My 100kg physique doesnt help my cause. Also so many super athletes in Johannesburg. I was supposed to run the Vitality 21km yesterday but wasn't able to go trough on Saturday to do a substitution. Instead I did comfortable 20km run with friends sprinting two known Strava segments. Later on checking Strava I noticed a kudos from Grant Johnson. Then is saw why both sprints were new CRs and I took the one from him.I couldn't share this with anyone else because even my wife will be like what the hell are talking about, but sometimes something so meaningless can put a smile to your face.Grants an old school mate of mine... since he had a little one, his early morning runs all pop up as night runs because the freak heads out sometimes before 3am for his runs. Even sprinting I don't think I can break these guys average running speed splits... well done to you. Minor victories, but they all count Hacc 1
Edgar Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Useless post to follow Since I started running again to lose weight I have never managed a CR on Strava. Ever. No matter how hard I tried. My 100kg physique doesnt help my cause. Also so many super athletes in Johannesburg. I was supposed to run the Vitality 21km yesterday but wasn't able to go trough on Saturday to do a substitution. Instead I did comfortable 20km run with friends sprinting two known Strava segments. Later on checking Strava I noticed a kudos from Grant Johnson. Then is saw why both sprints were new CRs and I took the one from him.I couldn't share this with anyone else because even my wife will be like what the hell are talking about, but sometimes something so meaningless can put a smile to your face. Congrats, Grant is seriously pacey. Post the segments and see if anybody can beat your times. Andrew Steer 1
b-rad Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Little bit op Topic, Has anyone run in Boldgear before. Stumbled onto their website last night looking for new trail running shorts and shirts. Its a ZA Brand and looks kinda cool, and they are dirt cheap. Had a look at their site. Look like nice products Lexx 1
Andrew Steer Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Congrats, Grant is seriously pacey. Post the segments and see if anybody can beat your times.Don't fall for this trick Jaws... jdwet1980 and Edgar 2
Chris_ Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Don't fall for this trick Jaws... *Packs away roller blades... shaper 1
Jaws677 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Don't fall for this trick Jaws...Haha Let's see if this works : https://strava.app.link/ctHSq8io7Y  https://strava.app.link/gyb7pXko7Y jdwet1980, Lexx and Edgar 3
Lexx Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Had a look at their site. Look like nice productsWill buy a couple of pants and shirts and see how it goes.
b-rad Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Will buy a couple of pants and shirts and see how it goes.Do you know if their running shorts have a lining (onderbroek)?
Lexx Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Do you know if their running shorts have a lining (onderbroek)?No idea
Stretch Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Do you know if their running shorts have a lining (onderbroek)?One would expect so Lexx 1
Jaws677 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 One would expect soYes it would be a painful experience with bells ringing for an entire race Lexx and Akon 2
SwissVan Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Don't fall for this trick Jaws... ….strava is addictive Lexx 1
Lotus Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 Another noob question I'm doing 4x10k training runs (Tues, We, THurs, Sat) and a 20k on Sunday. Looking at the Strava "Cyclists with running problem" group, I'm becoming concerned that my average speed is too slow (~6m30s/km). My question is:Do you push harder in the training runs (the hills here in Lonehill are ugly, and I lack vasbyt)?Do you do strength and speed sessions (hill repeats, track) separately and let that find it's way to the training run speed? Look forward to your comments
Edgar Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 Another noob question I'm doing 4x10k training runs (Tues, We, THurs, Sat) and a 20k on Sunday. Looking at the Strava "Cyclists with running problem" group, I'm becoming concerned that my average speed is too slow (~6m30s/km). My question is:Do you push harder in the training runs (the hills here in Lonehill are ugly, and I lack vasbyt)?Do you do strength and speed sessions (hill repeats, track) separately and let that find it's way to the training run speed? Look forward to your comments  Pace is relative. What are you trying to achieve from your running?  Everybody responds differently to training stimulus, you need to find out what works for you to get optimal performance. You aren't going to do the same training for a 5km, 42km or and ultra, same as you wouldn't do the same training for Berlin as for the Otter (both are around marathon distance).  If you want to lift speed you will need to add speed drills into your session. If you want to improve strength you will need to add hill sessions. You will probably benefit from separating your sessions, but remember that recovery is important as this allows your body to adapt. Try what worked for you on the bike, and start tinkering from there. Any training when off a low base will provide improvement. Lotus 1
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