The Running Thread --2025

[nancipants]

ATTQOTD: I have a “big hill” at the bottom of my neighborhood. I usually avoid it, but I’ve been attempting to do it regularly lately, even during easy runs. When I say big, it’s maybe like 50 feet of elevation gain, but it’s pretty steep at the bottom.

 

[rick1zoo2]

ATTQOTD: After getting massive cramps in calves and hamstrings around mile 8 of a half marathon last month and almost not being able to finish it, I am now seeking out and attacking hills on our runs. There were several steep hills that I stupidly took at full pace (that was my other mistake - trying to run a half marathon at a 10k pace) and my calves rebelled! So I want to include more hills in training so that won't happen again. Also including more strength training.