The Running Thread --2025

[accm]

ATTQOTD - for summer, I'm planning on staying consistent with running between my 5k this Sunday and when I start training for my 10 miler at the end of September. I'll also give my usual "strength train" answer, but somehow I never manage to keep that up

ATTQOTD - what are hills? I checked Garmin to see what the elevation gain is on the "hill" near my house that I always run downhill since I hate hill. It's only 22ft It's less than a 3% incline

 

[Fe Kitty]

ATTQOTD Summer running plans: I have a Half in July and then a 10K end of September, this is a first for me training in the summer heat, I usually just do conditioning running in the summer leading to training for the 10K. So for this half I'm running every other day with long runs mixed in and speed added every other week. Once the Half is ov

ATTQOTD Hills: Currently I don't have many options to include Hills in my workouts, I'm staying at our summer beach house, so it's flat or slightly inclined. But once I got back home, yes I do try to add a hills workout into the mix of training. Especially for the 10K September race which starts out uphill.

 

[accm]

I'm running my first 5k for time on Sunday and I'm terrified My current unofficial PR is 26:33 during the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler last year. My race equivalency time would be 25:47. My original goal was to do it under 25, but that might be the stretch goal now, with the main goal being 25:30.

I need all the advice I can get for running a 5k. I feel like it's going to suck. Should I eat the same thing I do before a longer race?

 

[RuntheMouse]

I'm running my first 5k for time on Sunday and I'm terrified My current unofficial PR is 26:33 during the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler last year. My race equivalency time would be 25:47. My original goal was to do it under 25, but that might be the stretch goal now, with the main goal being 25:30.

I need all the advice I can get for running a 5k. I feel like it's going to suck. Should I eat the same thing I do before a longer race?

I just raced my first one last month. It IS going to suck but in the best possible way. I just kept reminding myself it was only 3.1 miles and held on for dear life! You’ll surprise yourself, I promise. As for food, I ate my typical daily pre run oatmeal and then just a packet of fruit snacks about 15 minutes before the race. Anymore and I thought I’d feel sluggish running that fast. Good luck!

 

[jmasgat]

@accm I would do same food as you would normally do before any race. Also, do some kind of pre-race warmup run. Since a 5k is all-out from the start, you need to be warmed up. I just do an easy mile or so, but some recommend doing some strides.

 

[Herding_Cats]

@accm I almost never run anything for time, but based on DS2's XC years, I can say that if you don't go out at the appropriate pace for the first mile, it's really hard to hit a goal. negative splitting a 5k is super hard to do (especially with a time goal) since as previously stated, it's all-out from the gun.

 

[WillRunForPizza]

I'm running my first 5k for time on Sunday and I'm terrified My current unofficial PR is 26:33 during the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler last year. My race equivalency time would be 25:47. My original goal was to do it under 25, but that might be the stretch goal now, with the main goal being 25:30.

I need all the advice I can get for running a 5k. I feel like it's going to suck. Should I eat the same thing I do before a longer race?

I am also in a 5K block now. 5Ks are awful. So far I have run one 5K quite horribly and one okay. Advice:

- Yes, 5Ks are fast, but DO NOT go out too fast. The first mile or two (or 2-3K) should be hard but still relatively comfortable. If you're hurting in the first mile, you will be in deep doo-doo by mile 3.
- Second the warm-up advice. Running a very easy 1-2 miles before your race will only help you. Even better if you can throw in a few strides at the end.
- Eat whatever sits well with you. You don't need to carb-load for a 5K, but you definitely don't want to be racing on an empty stomach. My go-to pre-race breakfast for any distance is yogurt with apple and granola about two hours before the race.

 

[Kerry1957]

Pacer running has some HOKA Cliftons on sale for $99. For some colors, there seems to be only one size available, but I managed to find a pair in my size with a color that suits me.
I have had good success with the shoes and nice to pick up a pair at a discount

Thanks for the info! I ordered a pair and added one packet of GU to put the total over $100 for free shipping

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Thanks for the info! I ordered a pair and added one packet of GU to put the total over $100 for free shipping

Doh! I totally missed that detail....