Being male I have no hips and so tights just wriggle their way down my waist as I run. I feel like a penguin after a short while and spend a bunch time trying to pull them back up as I’m running.

The result is awful chafing between the legs.

If I’m wearing tights I usually spread the body glide pretty heavily between my legs, which helps a little.

Congrats!!

under 10c or feels like, thin gloves and short sleeved shirt with singlet underneath.

5c and below, long sleeved shirt and tights, and warm hat.

closer to 0c may wear an extra shirt over top of long sleeves.

edit: material is whatever quick dry sports material is available. ive not seen a significant difference in performance between top end (2xu, under armor) and no name dept store / ali amazon / temu brands

I’m not a morning runner by any stretch but I’ve always made time for Parkrun. Sometimes its sociable but often times its just me and a bunch of strangers going for a run.

Sometimes you just want to be around people but not have to interact.

I realised that recent issues I was having with legs and feet appear to have been caused exclusively by old shoes. I’m not sure how ppl get more than 800km out of a pair of shoes. Mine will barely last 500km.

Anyway, reminder to track shoe mileage and toss them when they get old. If you search it up you can find info on how to spot shoes that are no longer performing.

I think if your body is not used to getting up at 5:30am and eating, its gonna feel weird. My only morning run is usually a parkrun, and I don’t eat before that. My other runs (12 - 16 km) I usually wait until I’ve had a large meal + 90 minutes then go.

I usually run in the evenings, I struggle with events because they usually are run early in the morning (so I have the same issue, having to get up early just to eat).

For getting past 10km, just make sure you are putting a long run into your weekly runs, and keep increasing your total mileage week on week. Yeah, it will be a struggle until your body can catch up to it.

Thats a really good time for a first HM. I was previously not doing anything when running re listening to something but I’ve recently been trying to listen to podcasts that I dont have to pay too much attention to. It would be good to have someone to talk shit with as well, just to take your mind off it.

How did you go?

According to smashrun I’ve had 27 heart healthy weeks this year, which I’m pleased with.

If its anything liek what Harry Morgon / Jog On organises that’d be neet

That is incredible! Also good to see another smashrun user 😃

I got a 1.5L back reservoir and have been using it for my longer (15 km +) runs. I’m stunned by the difference proper hyddration has made. Recovery time after longer runs has been much shorter as well.

Long run last night trying to make up volume missed through the week. Just a gentle jog at parkrun

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Shin splints suck can confirm. Hope it stays good for you!

Oh its going to happen!! It felt like the hardest thing I have ever done. Looked at my stats afterward and realised I was probably only hitting 75% of my effort.

I’m probably an outlier. Nothing at all. My brain is busy mapping out the route ahead of me. Tracking pace, hr, reminding myself when it gets hard that I’ve done it before.

Taking in the environment: cars, other people, wildlife, trees, the sky, etc.

Mulling over the previous days events, planning the next day, theres a bunch of stuff that occupies my mind.

I did find a good podcast to listen to recently and so have given that a go.

Had another crack at a pb (under 5min /km). Missed it by 8 sec. Grrr

For a PT cruiser? Vanishingly rare in aus! But might be worth adding

Had to be friendly for young kids, I mean if everyone is a bit older and they can handle it, could get a bit rough in the backseat.