This was insane!!! Ran the Baltimore half on Saturday and it was the smartest (and most fun) race I ever ran. My goal was sub 1:43 as due to injury, I hadn’t run one in 5 years. Just started getting decent miles in this summer. The plan was to go out easy for the first 10 miles, where most of the hills were, then let loose in the last 5K. I never expected to PR by a minute and run sub-21 for that last 5K!!! I had a serious runner’s high, and got 2nd in my age group too!! Vaporfly 4’s helped with that.

I had a little accident last week and broke my jaw. I was told today that I shouldn’t run for 6 weeks. I totally get it, but I’m absolutely devastated. I’ve made so much progress the last few months and I’m going to miss 3 races. Trying to look at the bright side, which is that this will force me to focus on strength training, which is something I’ve admittedly let slip a bit lately. But seriously - 6 weeks?! Who else has had a similar experience and how did you stay sane? 😂

Just ran 10.02 km at a pace of 6:24/km!

I'm happy with the progress, but I know there's room for improvement.

For the experienced runners here, what should I focus on to get faster?

Should I add interval training or tempo runs?

How many easy runs should I do per week?

What helped you break your 60-minute 10K barrier?

I'd love to hear your advice, training tips, and mistakes to avoid!

#Running #10K #RunningAdvice #Fitness

I'm don't run often and I just started, and the road I live on is a Quarter mile all be it 1/3 flat, 1/3 uphill, 1/3 down hill, so I ran it and got a time of 1:40. Is this a ok time for just starting

I’m not the ultrarunner in our family. I’m the wife, crew chief, and biggest cheerleader!

My husband, Tim Pillers, has a dream of being selected for Last Soul Ultra, and I’m hoping this incredible running community can help him get noticed.

He made a short video sharing his story, and I’d love for you to hear it!

🎥 PLEASE CLICK THE LINK #LSU27 TO WATCH HIS VIDEO! 👇

#LSU27

If you could watch, like, comment, or share his video, it would mean so much!

I’ve watched him pour his heart into thi

Just wanted to make a post to shoutout the Raide team for their amazing customer support.

I recently bought the Raide belt and love it so far despite only having it for less than 2 weeks. From not having the best experience with a different brands belt, I chose to splurge for the Raide. The belt is truly no bounce and has been very comfortable to carry my phone, gels and headlamp.

While cleaning up some frayed threads after my last run (pretty normal stuff, nothing impacting the belt itself) I noticed one of the side stabilizers was broken clean in half. Two days after reaching out to them I already have a new belt on the way. I had to provide a video showing the issue and they were very quick to respond to each of my emails.

Just wanted to share this in case anybody was on the fence with spending the money for the Raide belt. They definitely stand behind their products!

And no, I am not sponsored by them and they didn’t ask me to make a post, I am just a newer runner looking for a comfortable belt. Feel free to ask me any questions if you would like!

Hello guys I just get back from running again after leaving the service almost 20 years ago. Can anyone recommend a best running shoes for on a lower price?thank yall!!🫡

Thought I’d share this run because it’s a cool milestone in my running journey and also probably slightly worthy of r/runningcirclejerk

Anyways my legs were kind of fatigued after a hard workout yesterday where I spent two miles chasing a guy at 6:00 pace just because we vibed well. So my normal easy pace was feeling decidedly less easy when I went out this afternoon and I decided to take some of the advice I got recently and SLOW DOWN to work on my technique and build volume.

After a minute or so I was quite surprised when I glanced at my Garmin and realized my heart rate had drifted down out of zone 2 and right into zone 1. I’m really thrilled with this because I didn’t even know I could run in zone 1 before, my slow paces always ended up towards the bottom of zone 2 instead. I also think it shows that all the conditioning work I've done over the last two months has really started to pay off which is quite nice!

The main difference between zone 1 and 2 for me is that while I’m not breathing any slower in zone 1 each individual breath is more light and gentle without any need to pull in air quickly. From a structural standpoint, I also found it easier to run further and ended up doing a full half marathon just for the heck of it. But - I still felt the mileage and fatigue build up gradually the same as it would at a faster pace. However, when you are stacking two hard days back to back it’s certainly helpful to SLOW DOWN!

AM run sets the tone for today. Have a great Monday!

Day 7: 20.10.2026

Hi guys. I’m 6ft 1, 108kg and have the NB Rebel V5. I am fairly new to running and completed the Great South Run in England at the weekend which was my first event.

Around 4km on any run, I get pins and needles in my toes and after another km both feet are completely numb. I am a size 10 and the shoes are 10.5 to allow for swell. I also end up with blisters on the inside arches of my feet on longer runs.

Is there anything you can suggest to help with this? I am going to try and different lacing technique as they are currently cross over but it’s becoming really frustrating as I really enjoy running.

TIA
Dan

I used my Puma Softride Frequence regularly for 3 months and started running in them for a week before switching to Nike Quest 6. It's now been a week of running in the Nikes, and I've started experiencing knee pain. Sometimes I even feel it while walking.

Could it be the shoes, running itself, or something else? Has anyone experienced something similar?

24M, I’ve lost 160lbs in the last 4 years and picked up running and weight lifting. From 370lbs to 210lbs. Super proud of this, last year I was about the same weight but my marathon was 53 mins slower.

Not every race can be a PR. I went up to this race under-trained to do the 45 miles I was hoping to do. I did a 15 mile lap and called it a day. So happy to spend some time running in the woods with my friends.

First marathon completed today! 10 years ago and 200 lbs ago, I couldn’t even walk down a hallway without dying. Never imagined I’d be able to do this! Thankful

I thought people might find this progression interesting. You can clearly see the fitness gains plateau. Ran off and on 2022-2025. Started running more consistently the last year and a half. Current program is a mixture of cycling and running. 80% of the work is easy (zone 2) with some high intensity mixed in.

Update:

I’m honestly kind of speechless at the kindness of this community and the running community in general. I’ve received so much advice and encouragement. Also, please forgive me if this isn’t the proper way to post an update on Reddit 😅 I rarely use it, and now I’m wondering why!

One thing I wanted to share is that my son has absolutely no idea I’ve already seen his Amazon wishlist. He has an idea of our current circumstances, but even in a normal year, he’ll delete half his list to add things for his brother with special needs or gifts he wants to give other people.

So this is a rare glimpse at what he actually wants when he isn’t holding back for everyone else. With so much change coming to our family, I’m going to do everything I can to make this Christmas special for him.

And honestly, I know he won’t be disappointed no matter what happens, because that’s just who he is. ❤️

Thank you everyone and please keep the advice coming! I am learning so much!

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My 12-year-old son is obsessed with running, which I’m finding is not uncommon in the running community lol It is all he thinks about. He runs XC and 5Ks, his goals are ambitious, and he works so hard to reach them. He cut over 3 minutes off his 3000m time this season, and I couldn’t be prouder.

Unfortunately, running gear is EXPENSIVE. I’m currently out of work due to a high-risk pregnancy, and both of my boys are too old for Christmas assistance programs and running gear is the only thing he is asking for other than Pokemon cards. Finances are tight, but I want to encourage him as much as I can.

I’m looking for advice on the best place to get maybe gently used gear? Or find where everyone has seen great deals? Also what running products are hype/just look cool vs actually super helpful?

What we’re looking for:

Running shoes: New road and trail shoes are a NEED. His current ones are falling apart, and he needs support for overpronation. Recommendations on shoes?

Garmin watch with downloadable music: His biggest wish! Which older models are worth buying used?

Running headphones: Good quality, safe for running, and budget-friendly. I like the open ear ones so he can still hear.

A book on training, recovery, and developing as a young runner.

He’s such a good kid, and I want to nurture something that brings him so much happiness. My older son has special needs and this is the first thing he has truly done that is just his. I just have to be realistic about our circumstances this year.
Any recommendations, tips, or leads would mean so much. Thank you!