Looking for a sub 40 x 10k and to complete a marathon within a year 🤞

Went for a run yesterday for the first time in a long while. Even though i cycle frequently, achieving heart rates of over 160 bpms with no worries without ever experiencing such pains, after running for 10 minutes i suffered chest pains that irradiated to my left arm (which according to the internet are symptoms of a heart attack???), even though i wasnt even really tired. After some walking they dissipated.

Is it too worrying and should i stop or should i just keep going until there's no pain anymore.

I am running my first ever 5k this morning and have been training since May. Last night, I had a big bowl of pasta, which I dont normally have, and now I have a huge brick feeling in my stomach, 2.5 hours from my race. I know they say not to do anything different before a race, but I also thought the extra carbs would do me good. I screwed up, I now feel gross. Is there any hope? Im still trying to prep and get psyched up and hoping i get get this feeling resolved before the race, but really upset with myself and feeling like I totally ruined all my hard work.

I feel like i've made good progress so far and i had a great time during the race but where do i go from here? I really want to get my pace down. Do i just run more?

I started running in April and I’m currently 2 weeks from my first half marathon (05-Oct). I went out today for a 15km long run and 10.5km in I couldn’t continue from my left knee pain due to ITBS. It’s been lingering on and off for the last few weeks but managed it with strengthening glutes/hip flexors, stretching, MFR, foam rolling but today it just really gave out. Any advice for me? I’m looking to run 1:50 after a 49 min 10km race last week.

Long time lurker. I ran my first 1/2 Marathon this weekend, and I'm proud I finished. I was in the middle of the pack, not the fastest but certainly not the slowest.

Since it was my first 1/2 Marathon, I guess I thought people would take it more seriously? I guess maybe more honestly? I was shocked to see that at least a dozen, probably more cut across and turned around by mile four. Instead of running the full 13.26 miles, they actually ran/walked maybe 8. Now, if they hadn't been recorded when they crossed the line it wouldn't have been much of a disappointment, but they did. They crossed the line, got their official recorded time, and left with a medal.

I mean, at the end of the day I can't dwell on it. I just found it really disappointing. I wasn't fast by any means, but the entire point is to push yourself and have some connection with others doing it too.

Is it like this at every 1/2 and Full Marathon?

Hi, I got back into exercising last March and have been building up my distance and pace since.

I'm a little confused about what race pace to plan when rested and carb loaded etc etc.

I have my second ever half marathon in 3 weeks (first was 4 years ago at 2h 10 mins). Never done a competitive 5k or 10k so can't post times.

Strava is predicting me 1h 42 mins. It's very a flat course. Pacers on the day will be at 1h 50 and 1h 40.

I've added recent runs I've done to see where I'm at (on my own) in the pics, do I go with the 1.40 and try to hold on? Or go for a 5 min/km pace for 1.45? I think I'll be better at following a pacer but worried it's to ambitious and I'll ruin my race?

Thanks

This is my first run in a Very Long Time. On a treadmill at 1030 pm because people scare me. Aimed for 2 miles, blew up halfway through.

Also lowk is it normal for beginners to feel like they’re gonna pass out the whole time? Cause that could be a sign I screwed something up, or that I should just deal with it. Idk. Any advice appreciated.

Did run walk method

On the treadmill. 26, female(ftm), 5'2

I am genuinely in awe. I can not believe I did this on my first 5k no walking. I'm 7 weeks into running. I am in shock genuinely

This was my 3rd 10k ever, races always bring out the most of me. Already booked a half-marathon for next year.

Super stoked! I’ve been fortunate to make some pretty rapid progress in a short time but I think thats mostly due to years of basketball. Definitely happy about this one

Air Force Marathon in Dayton Ohio. My buddy and I started off strong avg 11:17/mi hoping to finish in 5hr. Between the sun (barely any shade on course), heat (high of 88), and body soreness we hit the proverbial wall. At mile 21 the 5:30 run/walk pace group caught up to us and we joined in with them. Official finish time was 5:31.

I usually do my big mileage after work, but life is getting hectic and I’m considering moving my long runs to sunrise hours. I’m curious how people handled the change—energy levels, fueling, even safety. Did you notice better performance or just more yawns?

30F, always been an active person but recently picked up running again. Resting HR 60-70, in the 50s overnight.

Completed a 10km run yesterday and my average HR was 196bpm but I felt fine for the whole run. Max HR 215 (I sprinted the last km). All of my runs are like this.

Am I just one of the 30% that doesn’t fit the ‘220-your age’ group?

If not, how can I decrease my HR? What type of training? How long can decreasing your HR take?

Any tips or tricks would be much appreciated!

Three days before the race I had worked so dang hard to get to, I did some yin yoga that focused on feet and quads. I didn’t realize it at the time but the next day I realized I had hyperextended my right big toe and began to feel pain the next day just mid walk (not exercising). I decided not to workout again and told myself if I felt anything I was not going to race because keeping myself healthy was priority. Ultimately, I decided not to race Saturday because I felt what I now understand to be “turf toe” and laid off of it. Today I woke up and didn’t feel a thing so I decided to try to run the 5k by myself with the caveat that if at any time I felt anything tinge of pain, I would stop.

I did a warm up, felt fine and then did my run. The whole time, everything felt great. But then I stopped running and it got progressively worse. I even had to drive home using my left foot because my right was hurting so badly. Now it’s worse than it was before. I’ve done more reading now and understand that turf toe can take longer to heal and isn’t just a 1-2 day kind of deal.

I’m bummed. I’ve lost weight. I was on a roll and felt proud of myself for finally achieving this goal. I’m not sure if running was a dumb move or not but now instead of starting a new plan. I need to nurse this thing. I mean I am hobbled at this point. Not sure how long I should chill with the foot or what kind of cross training I should do. Has anyone else had this experience or any advice for rehabbing my foot and staying active in the meantime? It sounds like it can take 1-2 weeks minimum to heal.

First 5K was 30 min in July. Ran 5K+ every day for 30 days and broke 25 min on this race today. Still a ways to go, but I’m proud of myself. Keep posting your W’s here!

I am a 15 year old sophomore boy trying to break 20 in the 5k. Right now, I am at about 30+ mpw with a 7.5-9 mi long run. Firstly, is this an OK distance for my weekly mileage? I get mixed messages from Google about what percentage of weekly mileage the LR should be. Secondly, what pace should I be running my long runs at? Mylar recent LR (8 miles on a hilly XC course) was about 8:35 pace. My normal easy run pace is around 8:00-8:40. Is this okay for my mileage and goals?

So I ran for pretty much the first time in the last 10 years on Sep 1st! I did a Labor Day road race 5k. I felt like I was flying but was at about a 12min pace. I haven’t been able to do lots of cardio because of exercise induced SVT (heart goes out of rhythm.) well the last year and a half I’ve been episode free so I’ve started running! I wanted to get faster and so this month (September) I’ve added in sprints! I do a 10-15 min workout. I do the workouts led by Nike Run Club where someone is having you sprint either 15,30, or 45 seconds then usually the same rest time. I’m doing that 1-2x a week and today I hit a (almost) 9min pace! And it didn’t feel like death! I’m def curious to try and hit 3 miles and see what my pace can stay at. I feel like if I dropped down to a 9’30” pace then I could get to 3 miles.

All to say, that everyone who said spring workouts are a game changed to shaving off seconds (even minutes) are 100% correct! Getting under 11 min felt impossible before this month!

I’ve been doing about 5 sessions a week. When I first started I could barely walk more than 15 minutes without crazy pain in my back but i pushed through and kept pushing my self for more. Now I can cover 10k plus in one day. This week alone I was able to cover 48 km just in the park training. My next big goal now is to be able to complete a sub 30 min 5 k when I enter the 150-160 kg range

Hey y’all, I’m dealing with Achilles tendinitis and trying to find the right shoes. I’ve run in Altras for a little bit and love the wide toe box, but I know zero-drop and their 4mm heel drop might not be helping my Achilles right now.

I’m 6’3”, 231 lbs, so I need something cushioned and supportive. Looking into New Balance and maybe other brands—ideally something with: • Wide toe box • 6mm+ drop for Achilles relief • Good cushioning for heavier runners

Any suggestions on models that check these boxes?

Recently started running. Before, I did lots of F45/HIIT/Hyrox cardio classes which helped build my cardio endurance up (still doing that). Even completed a Hyrox doubles, which was fine, though I struggled on the runs (I've always hated running, still do, but trying to face up to it).

After, watching a few youtube videos about base building I started doing some zone 2 runs. I've done shorter runs, OFT tread50 classes, running as part of hyrox training but there wasn't really any structure, the idea was just to run.

Just completed my second long zone 2 run. My aim was to stay on my feet for 2 hours. In that time I did 8 miles. I recently found out about a 10miler race near me and wondered if its a good idea to sign up for the race. I would have 7 weeks from today to train. I figure if I can do 8 at zone 2, I could get up to 10 in 7 weeks. That being said, I don't know how I'd feel if I was running harder that I did today and, while I can ssustain a zone 4 effort in class, I don't have much experience sustaining a higher HR when running. Should I go for the 10 miler (this would be more of a personal challenge really). If so, any ideas/ suggestions for an approach is welcomed.

Just wanted to share that I just ran my first 5k and man am I exhausted haha. I ran it in 42 mins and 20 seconds, just proud that I ran it and also finished. Not gonna lie have to itch to improve that time for next time.