Squirrelsdrivemenuts

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So with sub-10k weeks I don't have issues and I have done a 10k race this year already. My problem is that I want to follow a plan for a slightly faster 10k but all the plans go way to high in distance. I hope to build up to 20-30k weeks and have done 16k weeks before.

 

I've been running for two years and I love a structured training plan from an app, as it keeps me motivated. However, I have tried humango (I also swim/bike) and garmin training plans and even with having data from my previous runs, they always make me go too fast and too far. For example, I'm trying a garmin 10k plan and told it I ran 1-8 km/week before starting, and it has me doing 12k first week, 18k second week and the third week starts with a 12k long run! This is when I set my goal date in october, so plenty of time to build up slow. I have had trouble with shin splints in the past and try to keep to the 10% rule (even 5% when I do other sports) but this means I cannot follow these training plans. A lot of training plans for 10k also require 4 runs a week, while I cannot do more than 3 without feeling like I'm pushing myself to hard. Does anyone know a nice training plan or app that can link to a sports watch and doesn't go overboard on distance?

A spanish waterdog, with a mix of herding/hunting/working instincts. I'm pretty sure the only emotions that influence his behavior are his own. So I get more socks when he is either anxious or excited.

[–] Squirrelsdrivemenuts@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago (3 children)

My dog did the same, so I just taught him to bring me my socks in the morning. Either yesterdays socks lying on the floor or I'll toss a new pair on the floor for him. When he gets excited for walks he'll bring me socks. When I come home he brings me socks. When I take my socks off because it's hot, he'll bring them back.. but at least he doesn't chew them anymore. And he loves the little chore.

[–] Squirrelsdrivemenuts@lemmy.world 28 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's awesome that you are cycling! If you learned only 1.5 months ago and are already doing 20 mile rides you are doing great. Your body probably needs to adapt to the movement a bit, so I wouldn't worry too much about speed just yet.

About six days while hiking a part of the appalachian trail and camping.

We have the reverse. My boyfriend can clean the whole apartment and still leave it looking messy, whereas I only clean when absolutely necessary, but will keep stuff tidy.

With my parents, I see that they try to be equal in the work, but my dad rarely comes up with stuff to do on his own, so my mom always has to ask for every chore. He came from a "traditional roles" family, so probably suffering the after effects from that.

[–] Squirrelsdrivemenuts@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm dealing with the worst stomach flu of my life and I have a 10 hour train ride in a few hours. Wish me luck!

Sharp sad that stabbed me in the guts and big sad lying on my chest.

Whole wheat pasta or quinoa cooked in broth with tomato sauce with lentils, bell peppers, onion, herbs and garlic. Sometimes I add tofu for extra protein and cheese when it fits in my macros for the day (you can also add chicken I guess, but I'm vegetarian)

What you are describing sounds like lateral raises. Not every arm exercise uses the same muscles and some muscles are stronger than others. Biceps are used mostly when you do curls, and those are very strong. For lateral raises you use you shoulders and they are weaker. So don't feel bad if you have to start with a low weight (or even none) the first few weeks and progress less fast than with other exercises, thats completely normal.

My boyfriend: that I keep doing scary things even though it takes a lot out of me (like outdoor climbing, moving to a new country, doing a triathlon race).

[–] Squirrelsdrivemenuts@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Will the height be adjustable? Otherwise the sitting thing will be either way to low or poking the backs of most people.

 

They changed all streets near the school to 30k zones (yeah!) a couple months back, but cars still regularly go way too fast. Doesn't help that the warning sign still flashes a smiley for anything under 50.

 
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