The Running Thread Vol 2
Discussion
Just come back from a run through some woods to find that my route as tracked by my TomTom is all over the place, and not close to what I actually did in many parts.
Is there any way to edit a run either in the TomTom software or Strava? I've googled a few options by am finding lots of dead links to software.
Is there any way to edit a run either in the TomTom software or Strava? I've googled a few options by am finding lots of dead links to software.
wiggy001 said:
Just come back from a run through some woods to find that my route as tracked by my TomTom is all over the place, and not close to what I actually did in many parts.
Is there any way to edit a run either in the TomTom software or Strava? I've googled a few options by am finding lots of dead links to software.
On the Strava website in the top right is a plus icon, from there you can either manually add a run (sans map) or upload a gpx. Haven't tried the latter but this website will allow you to plot out your run on an OS map and export it as a .gpx file. I'd give that a go, and see if you can then add your time to get the same sort of outcome.Is there any way to edit a run either in the TomTom software or Strava? I've googled a few options by am finding lots of dead links to software.
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/
tenohfive said:
On the Strava website in the top right is a plus icon, from there you can either manually add a run (sans map) or upload a gpx. Haven't tried the latter but this website will allow you to plot out your run on an OS map and export it as a .gpx file. I'd give that a go, and see if you can then add your time to get the same sort of outcome.
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/
Thanks for the tip. I've just tried using WTracks to achieve the same as this site allows you to upload a GPX file to edit. All fine except I cannot reimport because, despite having the info, the gpx file exported has no times in it.http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/
At least for now I've been able to get the right route to know my run was 7km, not 7.5km so have just made a note on the Strava activity. I can probably knock something up to merge the times into the edited gpx file later if I can be bothered...
Thanks for the tip about manual uploads.
FreeLitres said:
A question for you runners: Do you use any protein suppliments?
I'm new to running and I'm currently taking a recovery-themed whey suppliment after each run to heklp reduce soreness etc.
Is this a waste of time?
I use protein shakes (from myprotien) - lots will say get it through diet but my diet could improve a lot and at least this way I can ensure I am getting a decent amount of protein to aid muscle recovery. I'm new to running and I'm currently taking a recovery-themed whey suppliment after each run to heklp reduce soreness etc.
Is this a waste of time?
johnwilliams77 said:
FreeLitres said:
A question for you runners: Do you use any protein suppliments?
I'm new to running and I'm currently taking a recovery-themed whey suppliment after each run to heklp reduce soreness etc.
Is this a waste of time?
I use protein shakes (from myprotien) - lots will say get it through diet but my diet could improve a lot and at least this way I can ensure I am getting a decent amount of protein to aid muscle recovery. I'm new to running and I'm currently taking a recovery-themed whey suppliment after each run to heklp reduce soreness etc.
Is this a waste of time?
Do you takee the normal Impact whey?
FreeLitres said:
I'm currently using Recovery XS from my protein, but I think it is quite carb/sugar rich, as they state carbs are needed for recovery. It feels like I'm putting on a bit of fat dispite the excercie and I'm wondering if I should switch to a diet whey or whether I need the carbs, etc.
Do you takee the normal Impact whey?
This one Do you takee the normal Impact whey?
thelittleegg said:
Anyone want my copy of Jack Daniel's 'The Running Formula'?
Either collect from Surbiton, KT5, or if you cover the postage (£2.80 I guess), I'll post it out to you.
PM if you're interested as I don't check on here very often.
Jack Daniels never did anything for my running ability... Either collect from Surbiton, KT5, or if you cover the postage (£2.80 I guess), I'll post it out to you.
PM if you're interested as I don't check on here very often.
My last long run today before the Haweswater half marathon early March, just under 1:45 for the half today which considering I was running on my own was pretty pleasing.
Ran a 5 mile cross country last weekend in just under 36 mins, 22nd place out of 162 runners was very happy with that.
Ive have been doing longer runs lately and it's the first time I've noticed on the Saturday parkrun that it felt like I'd lost a bit of speed, only 12 seconds off my pb but felt like I had gone backwards a bit.
Ran a 5 mile cross country last weekend in just under 36 mins, 22nd place out of 162 runners was very happy with that.
Ive have been doing longer runs lately and it's the first time I've noticed on the Saturday parkrun that it felt like I'd lost a bit of speed, only 12 seconds off my pb but felt like I had gone backwards a bit.
Bit of a long shot but did anyone run the Meon Valley Plod today?
http://pjc.org.uk/?page_id=108
The toughest race I have done with miles of ankle deep clay and mud to 'run' through plus 2250ft of vertical assent. Makes marathons seem easy in comparison.
Was the only race I have been to where all the competitors were 'fit' rather than the usual mix of shapes and sizes that you usually get at races.
http://pjc.org.uk/?page_id=108
The toughest race I have done with miles of ankle deep clay and mud to 'run' through plus 2250ft of vertical assent. Makes marathons seem easy in comparison.
Was the only race I have been to where all the competitors were 'fit' rather than the usual mix of shapes and sizes that you usually get at races.
Tomorrow's run. I'll be honest, I've seen better route maps in my time 
really accurate Sahara marathon route
really accurate Sahara marathon route
bigandclever said:
Tomorrow's run. I'll be honest, I've seen better route maps in my time
really accurate Sahara marathon route
I guess the incentive not to get lost is more compelling than most marathons! really accurate Sahara marathon route
Awesome - let us know how it goes.
First hill reps session of 2016 for me last night. Ugh. I've not run at high intensity for a while (years) having focussed on ultras, so it was a shock to the system, but in a good way. As part of my "run the easy stuff really easy and the hard stuff really hard" I set out to do ten reps of ~2.30 second hill that's properly steep - about 1:4 on average, but much steeper in parts. By rep four I was pretty sure ten was a pipedream unless I walked the last few, so I capped it at six and headed for home with a target for next time.
I suspect it'll take a few visits before I get my head around really going to my maximum, but managing the intensity to complete the set. It's steep enough to mean it's a leg strength workout as much as an intense cardio session, which is what I need to improve as I've got weak over the last year from just running fairly easily and doing no gym or cycling. It's left me with poor form and no speed.
First hill reps session of 2016 for me last night. Ugh. I've not run at high intensity for a while (years) having focussed on ultras, so it was a shock to the system, but in a good way. As part of my "run the easy stuff really easy and the hard stuff really hard" I set out to do ten reps of ~2.30 second hill that's properly steep - about 1:4 on average, but much steeper in parts. By rep four I was pretty sure ten was a pipedream unless I walked the last few, so I capped it at six and headed for home with a target for next time.
I suspect it'll take a few visits before I get my head around really going to my maximum, but managing the intensity to complete the set. It's steep enough to mean it's a leg strength workout as much as an intense cardio session, which is what I need to improve as I've got weak over the last year from just running fairly easily and doing no gym or cycling. It's left me with poor form and no speed.
cookie118 said:
I'm getting much much fitter this year than I've been in many years.
Running feels amazing when it goes well!!
Indeed. I'm on the hunt for my first race in what will be 8 months since breaking my foot. I've had a really consistent 8 weeks of running, all in the 55 to 60 mile range. For the first time in years nothing is sore, tired, tight or tender and it makes such a difference.Running feels amazing when it goes well!!
As the group I train with were running 400s and 200s on Wednesday, I arrived early and ran 4 x 1200 at my target '6 mile' race pace, with a lap 'float' recovery (around 7:00 pace). All went by very quickly, with each 1600m completing in around 3:58 + 1:45, or around 5:45 per mile. Then jumped into 3 400s for a little stride out: 70, 69, 69. I'm not as fit as I used to be, but probably enjoying it more. Even the month old baby isn't going to stop me (although some car shopping over the weekend to better accommodate child #2 will make it tricky to fit in a long run!).
FreeLitres said:
A question for you runners: Do you use any protein suppliments?
I'm new to running and I'm currently taking a recovery-themed whey suppliment after each run to heklp reduce soreness etc.
Is this a waste of time?
I'd say that any supplements are a waste of time . Normal balanced diet & plenty of water fuelled the running greats!I'm new to running and I'm currently taking a recovery-themed whey suppliment after each run to heklp reduce soreness etc.
Is this a waste of time?
More info on supplements: http://www.mysportscience.com/#!Supplements-may-no...
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