Run in regular fucking sneakers before you continue to hurt yourself you fggt.
Can’t stress this enough, I am still recovering!
I am deff not saying they don’t work for some. But hell if you are trying them and are constantly injured then it is probably time to reconsider the kicks not just tie on a knee brace.
I don’t mind those shoes. They seem okay but I’m willing to try new ones especially from experienced runners. Did you have any luck with those Nike Lunar glide 4’s?
The lunar glides have been great for me. I had a little pain at first but overall the last month I have ran a good amount pain free. You need to have your arch and stride looked at to know what type of shoe was best for you.
I actually went to a running store yesterday to get some new shoes in hopes of mitigating my recently formed knee and foot pain (though mild, still irritating). The visit was quite helpful (thanks, Yelp). They evaluated my foot, brought out a few different pairs, had me run on a treadmill, and then allowed me to run around the block. It’s very much worth the investment. Plus, you get to support people in your community who are passionate about their hobby. There was also very good information in the half hour visit-- the owners have free-runs on Thursday nights and offer running form clinics. Not sure if Buffalo has anything like this. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/performance-running-outfitters-shorewood)
I walked out with Nike Structure Triax 15. These were the most comfortable on the round-the-block run, despite others feeling similar on the treadmill. The associate had very good explanations as to why, making the experience of trying different shoes altogether educational. After a 5 mile run last night I’m really pleased with the new kicks. Night and day difference between my old ones. The pain being ostensibly eliminated (hard to make a verdict from one run).
I love exploring this new city by foot.
Exactly how I feel!
Fleet Feet is the place to go in Buffalo for this experience and group runs.
On a super bummer note I just set out to run 20mi and had to abort the run due to knee pain. Oh the irony. I am super bummed about this as just last week I had a KILLER 13mi run with no pain. I am really hoping it is from the miles I put on the new bike this week. I am signed up for the Rochester Marathon September 23rd On wed I m going to try one more long run in a brace and see how it goes. This close to race I will prob only shoot for 18 at race pace. 9min
Going to go check out Fleet Fleet this week as soon as I get a chance. Thanks guys :tup: Also Drew lets pound out some miles. Will have to be later in the evening let me know fggt.
Jammed 6mi with Gus, and even being a pussy and walking ~.25mi of it, Still got a a sub 9:30min/mi.
1 9:25
2 9:07
3 9:12
4 9:41
5 10:14
6 9:03
7 8:59
Hell yeah. Are you guys following a schedule? If so shoot me times and distances and I will join in on a few.
We typically go EVERY mon-wed-fri around 5:30-6:30 depending on work!! Had to push Prog to go another lap 
I kinda want to go again today!
Where do you guys run at? DP?
Yeppers. Start at Hertel/North Park run around Delaware park a few times then end at the colvin/amherst exit. Each lap around DP is 1.8mi. My calves are pretty sore today, but I wouldn’t mind jamming a lap or two today, but I can’t.
I need to order that NO xplode ASAP.
Not that I follow this mentality, but they say when training for long distance runs like a marathon. You are not supposed to run at race pace when doing long runs. The logic is that you are supposed to train your body to run longer (time wise). Then when it comes race day you are already used to running 3-6 hours at a time and can gauge your race pace better and your overall endurance will be better. You should def take a couple days off if your knee is bothering you though. Best of luck! I look forward to hearing your September race times!!
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Good job man, stick with it! 9:30’s a solid pace.
I agree on the training not at race pace. I swear I will follow a training plan sometime and have a good race. But for this since I signed up that night wanted to see where I was at. I don’t expect to go any faster then 4:30
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PS I have not ran since and the knee feels fine. Might do 3-4hrs at a really easy pace Thursday and see how it goes and that will be my only long run.
Went for a 20 miler this a.m. Clearly went out too fast ignoring all advice I gave to others… lol. When I hit 13 miles and realized I had matched my best half marathon time I knew I was running too fast… Things slowed down after that… I also ran 6 at 8:30 last night… so I basically did a marathon right?..
1 7:58 -1
2 8:06 24
3 8:14 6
4 8:02 -53
5 8:01 -17
6 7:33 -16
7 8:09 -8
8 7:55 -13
9 7:36 -5
10 7:35 6
11 7:48 -4
12 8:11 12
13 8:08 8
14 8:17 15
15 9:22 22
16 9:14 54
17 8:34 14
18 8:42 -36
19 8:56 -12
20 8:46 1
21 9:25 2
Any advice on eating/drinking before a run. I’m assuming stock up on water? Usually when I run my calves/knees hurt the most, breathing is usually fine.
For short runs, I try to run on an empty stomach or close to, except for water and maybe a light amount of carbs. For long runs like 20 miles I make sure I am pounding water the night before and a little day of. I usually eat 2 pieces of toast with jam and a banana if I have one 15 min before the run. With some Gu around halfway or sometimes I will do two Gu’s with water during.
Carbs add energy in the short future.
Yogurt / Banana / Protein Bar (9:00-10:30)
Lunch I usually keep lite. Small portion of chicken/rice, bag of tuna, salad, or pb sammie. (12-2)
Plenty of water throughout the day.
Protein shake around 3/4PM (not always)
Run (sometimes take pre-workout boost 45 minutes before)
When I get home, immediate protein shake, and then a late dinner. (8pm)
This is my daily typical intake run or no run.
Edit: Maybe I’m not eating right, but I feel like the energy is there. I know the pounds are falling off on this diet.
BTW Progger and I will be running the ring “around” 5:30-5:45 today.
I usually eat Toaster Strudal (lol) for breakfast (6:15am)
Greek Yogurt, and either ham and cheese or turkey and cheese sandwhich (Noon)
Maybe something small when I get home (3-4:30)
Run
Dinner
Usuaully I have coffee (1 K-Cup before 9am) and then maybe an arnold palmer or energy drink during the day. It’s bad I know, so I’m going to try and switch to just water.