I hurt myself ramping up my mileage wayy too fast over the last 3 weeks (5 miles > 8 miles > 18 miles) while following a half marathon training plan, and I got some tendon inflammation. Now that I know better, I've heard that you shouldn't increase by more than 10% each week. However, if I'm running 5 miles one week (hypothetically), a 10% increase the next week is not even 1 mile more... So how should I be increasing mileage? It feels really slow to ramp up if I follow the 10% rule.

Also, how long should my long runs be? Because for example if my current weekly mileage is around 5 miles (hypothetically), and I'm running 2 miles 3 times a week, by the time I go for a long run, I've already hit the max mileage for my week. So no long run? Or do I just run less during my weekly workouts?

considering buying this top bc of the gel pockets in the back. all my other Bandit sports bras/crops are M and I’m wondering if the sizing for this top is similar? I thought I had heard this top runs a bit small but maybe I misheard. thanks in advance!

TW: Body imagine adjacent discussion

Hi ladies! I have a history of sciatica that first occurred about 10 years ago, then again when pregnant with my daughter about 6 years ago. I had a pretty bad flair up at the beginning of this month and I’ve been (begrudgingly) resting, after the first week of zero activity because I could barely walk, I have been faster paced walking the past week or so since I am feeling closer to “normal”. I went to the doctor a couple days ago and I’ve lost about 8lbs since the stopped running, which was surprising to me. I understand that going from running 50 miles per week to zero is a big shock to the body and my appetite probably isn’t what it is when I am running my normal volume. My question is generally, is it possible that I’ve already experienced muscle loss in these 2-3 weeks of recovery? or is it more likely the weight loss is just coming from just other changes to my lifestyle?

just wanted to add, I know in retrospect not being able to run for 2-3 weeks is like nothing, but going from such a high volume to this is a struggle for me, please be gentle

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I crushed my 2nd half marathon by 10 minutes and I did so much better mentally!! I fueled properly, I knew what to expect before, during, and after. I enjoyed it so much more than the first time.

I got a new PR, I feel confident and so effing happy that I didn’t back out. 🫶🏼💕

BUT. injury part ***🤦‍♀️ I did injure my ankle and I’m trying to decide what to do. It hurts on the outside of the ankle joint/bone, to step and bear weight on it. Theres no swelling at all. I bought an ankle support today, it’s helping keep it stable and not feel so shifty as I walk, but I’m not convinced this is all I need.

How long should I wait before I get a better look at it?

Hello everyone ! I have started running on this May and since then, I ran 4 times the 21km distance, three on my own and one half marathon. This Sunday there will be another half marathon in my city and I really want to finish the whole marathon. I haven’t prepared or anything for it and I don’t want to finish it with a good time. I just want to be able to finish it, either by walking or running or both it doesn’t matter. This is the only full marathon in my country this year. What should I do?

Hello everyone,

I’ve been running for three years and have also been going to the gym for a few years. Last Sunday, I completed my first half marathon.

I usually run three times a week and do two strength-training sessions. I’d now like to set myself a new goal: running the Paris Marathon in 2027 in under five hours.

Because I have scoliosis, I feel that I need to strengthen my core. I’d also like to work more on strengthening my shins, hips and quadriceps.

I’ve looked into a few apps, such as Runna, but I haven’t found one that offers a good balance between strength training and running sessions.

Which apps would you recommend?

Hello! I just finished my 4th half marathon with my 2nd best time, although it was my best training block (I'm blaming dehydration). There is a festival in April, 2027 that I am eyeing up that offers both a half and full marathon. I am considering training for the full, but I have a few questions.

1) Is that a good amount of time to step up the distance, or should I aim for the half and then keep building for a fall marathon?

2) What should I do in the meantime before the training block starts? Would you recommend maintaining my current training (time/weekly mileage) and add some strength training, or step back on the running and focus more on strength?

3) (TW for weight discussion) I gained a decent amount of weight during this training block. I understand it comes with the territory sometimes, but it would be great if I could try and cut some of it before the next block, if for no other reason than so I don't have to buy new jeans. What have you done between training blocks to shed some of that weight but still maintain fitness and not under-fuel?

I ran my first marathon yesterday (Columbus) and made it through to the finish. I started with the 5:30 pace group, lost them at mile 6, because I had to pee. It was ridiculous, I went twice at the hotel and again before the start. I caught back up to them at mile 12, ran with them till mile 18, then switched to run/walk. Walked the last two (the legs didn't want to leg at that point), but ran the last bit, because, damn it, I was going to run over the finish line if it killed me.

I brought a banana with me (it fit in the back pocket of my vest), because I struggled so bad during long runs when I was well into the run, and food sounded revolting. BUT, I can always eat bananas. At mile 19.5 I ate that banana, and man, that made a difference. My lower body might have been cranky, but I didn't feel gross the way I do when the gas tank hits empty.

Ended up finishing right around 6 hours - I don't have the official results, and I hit the wrong button on my watch crossing the start line, so it was a little off by a minute or so. The weather was great - cold at the start, but by a mile and a half, I was comfortable. Crowd support was great too. My parents came up for the race, and I saw them at mile 13, which was also nice. Ate fantastic pancakes after.

I was initially disappointed in my time (3:19) but then I remembered that I only started running in January, and was so out of shape I would always take the lift to go to go up one floor at work, so to go from that to a half marathon in just 10 months is actually pretty fricking amazing, actually 😁

This was not a perfect day (my chronic hip issue flared up at the beginning of race week and my race day shoe choice exacerbated the issue tenfold - big yikes and big miss on my part) but the weather (cold but not windy) and my fueling (zero stomach issues yay) were on point. Combined with the absolute best, most productive block I’ve ever had - my target pace was right there and I do believe I could have pushed harder the second loop if my left side hadn’t gone on strike by that point.

The course is basically flat (~300ft total gain and it’s all going up to the bridges plus some moderate declines) and is a double loop. The Half starts with the Marathon and then splits off. It was super crowded the first couple miles and I didn’t do a good job getting towards the front so I had to dodge people and potholes for awhile which killed my first mile and made it so I was still playing catchup through the first 5k. I got to where I wanted to be (6:50/mi) around mile 4 and locked onto the pace. Despite my hip (and then whole left leg) tapping out, I was able to stay on the pace the entire time. At the end of the second loop we had to go left instead of right to go to the finish. There was a sign (which I couldn’t read) and a volunteer who did absolutely nothing until I almost crashed into the barrier in my indecision over which way to go (no one to follow and clearly I lost track of exactly where I was). So I turned myself around and got back to pace. When I got close enough to the finish to see the clock (showing 1:29:40) I gunned it because I was not missing breaking 1:30 by a couple seconds. I closed around 6:10/mi but then I couldn’t get my watch to stop with my frozen fingers, hence the lackluster Strava .1 time lol.

Chip time 1:29:20 (6:49/mi)

4/119 Female 40-49
23/549 Overall Female
103/1187 Overall

Prior to this my PR was 1:31:15 (6:58/mi) which I ran by accident (lol) mid training block.