Running Routes
Discussion
A few years ago I entered a tough mudder event which inspired me to go for a few runs in the lead up to improve fitness. The runs were always one of 3 routes which looking back was pretty monotonous but a good way to gauge improvement.
I went for a run last night (ouch) and ran the first of those routes again, a 5k run down the river and back.
I struggle with self motivation to go running, especially in the early stages, and think that discovering new routes/views would keep the whole thing a little fresher and interesting. But, how do you discover new routes? Routes through fields with views or interesting terrain/surroundings? Do people drive to good running routes?
I'm on Strava if anyone has any tips as the way to see popular/good running routes on there.
I went for a run last night (ouch) and ran the first of those routes again, a 5k run down the river and back.
I struggle with self motivation to go running, especially in the early stages, and think that discovering new routes/views would keep the whole thing a little fresher and interesting. But, how do you discover new routes? Routes through fields with views or interesting terrain/surroundings? Do people drive to good running routes?
I'm on Strava if anyone has any tips as the way to see popular/good running routes on there.
When I started running agin I used a fixed 7.2k route (to the park, 3 laps and back) which was boring but it was very good to see the progress. The first 3 months are the hardest but after making good gains just start the normal route and then branch off without knowing where you are going.
Don't think about distance or time but try to fall into a rhythm with your breathing. This allows me to forget about running and I can happily 'loose' a good hour without realising it.
Don't think about distance or time but try to fall into a rhythm with your breathing. This allows me to forget about running and I can happily 'loose' a good hour without realising it.
The best routes are ones that go from your house, as you maximise your running time rather than needing to make time to get there too. At the end of the day it doesn't really matter where you run.
Having said that if you want some motivation try out your local parkrun too. www.parkrun.com
Having said that if you want some motivation try out your local parkrun too. www.parkrun.com
I use this when staying away from home for ideas, it have given me some good routes.
http://www.walkjogrun.net/
http://www.walkjogrun.net/
madbadger said:
The best routes are ones that go from your house, as you maximise your running time rather than needing to make time to get there too. At the end of the day it doesn't really matter where you run.
Having said that if you want some motivation try out your local parkrun too. www.parkrun.com
Thanks for the advice. At the moment my natural rhythm where I can zone out is very slow but hopefully that'll improve quickly.Having said that if you want some motivation try out your local parkrun too. www.parkrun.com
Park Run really interests me, but my nearest one is 25-30 mins drive away!
I'll run the same routes for a while and then branch out when i'm a bit faster/more confident.
FrankAbagnale said:
A few years ago I entered a tough mudder event which inspired me to go for a few runs in the lead up to improve fitness. The runs were always one of 3 routes which looking back was pretty monotonous but a good way to gauge improvement.
I went for a run last night (ouch) and ran the first of those routes again, a 5k run down the river and back.
I struggle with self motivation to go running, especially in the early stages, and think that discovering new routes/views would keep the whole thing a little fresher and interesting. But, how do you discover new routes? Routes through fields with views or interesting terrain/surroundings? Do people drive to good running routes?
I'm on Strava if anyone has any tips as the way to see popular/good running routes on there.
There's a PH running group on Strava. I went for a run last night (ouch) and ran the first of those routes again, a 5k run down the river and back.
I struggle with self motivation to go running, especially in the early stages, and think that discovering new routes/views would keep the whole thing a little fresher and interesting. But, how do you discover new routes? Routes through fields with views or interesting terrain/surroundings? Do people drive to good running routes?
I'm on Strava if anyone has any tips as the way to see popular/good running routes on there.
My preference for finding new routes is to buy my local Ordnance Survey maps at 1:25000 scale and plan routes from them. They are a great resource.
I've developed three different routes all from my front door, a 1 mile, 2 mile and 4 mile loop. I try to do the 2 mile daily and the 4 mile once a week with the 1 mile for hungover mornings. Each involves a bit of urban, a bit of park and a bit of river path so there's a good variety. If I get bored I reverse them which makes a surprising difference to the experience.
Best thing though is to get a running buddy, the chat makes the whole thing feel like less effort and you barely notice what's going on around you.
Best thing though is to get a running buddy, the chat makes the whole thing feel like less effort and you barely notice what's going on around you.
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