I'm a weightlifting guy, and never enjoyed or was good at running, but zone training has massively changed my outlook on it. I used to just go out on a 5k and try to hold my target pace and then inevitably get annoyed when I'd drop off pace and struggle towards the end. Mentally it's really disheartening too. Recently I got a HR monitor and went out for an hour, trying to keep my HR pinned at 145 bpm and was surprised at how slow it felt, but the nice thing about it is that, while I'd usually kill myself on the uphills to hold pace, I could just keep an eye on my HR and ease off as it started to climb. It made me realise that I've effectively been running for 25 minutes continuously at close to, and sometimes in, zone 5 lol (which I now realise was insanity - no wonder I wasn't enjoying my runs). I can see now how people can genuinely enjoy running.
These are great ideas, thanks! I especially agree with the no eating before running (in the morning) idea, as I recently found I was able to race the Irish Runner 10 miler comfortably without food - I was 12-hour fasted and during the run all I had was some water in 2 of the 4 water stations. Surprisingly when I do have food before or during runs I'm miserable and hungry in the second half, probably due to sugar crashes. It's only above 90 minutes running that we need to replenish our glycogen reserves apparently.
@@aliasgharkhoyee9501 that’s so true! I think a lot of people eat because they think it’s the right thing to do and end up with stomach issues. Glad you found the video useful and well done on completing the 10 miler 💪
i did the broad street in may and took some light weeks to not lose all my fitness. just began a marathon training block and im slightly concerned that im running 30-60 seconds slower a mile than i was when i peaked for that race. the workouts seem too fast atm but it goes back to what you said i am capable of running at these paces because i have done it before, just need to get back in the groove.
I'm a weightlifting guy, and never enjoyed or was good at running, but zone training has massively changed my outlook on it. I used to just go out on a 5k and try to hold my target pace and then inevitably get annoyed when I'd drop off pace and struggle towards the end. Mentally it's really disheartening too. Recently I got a HR monitor and went out for an hour, trying to keep my HR pinned at 145 bpm and was surprised at how slow it felt, but the nice thing about it is that, while I'd usually kill myself on the uphills to hold pace, I could just keep an eye on my HR and ease off as it started to climb. It made me realise that I've effectively been running for 25 minutes continuously at close to, and sometimes in, zone 5 lol (which I now realise was insanity - no wonder I wasn't enjoying my runs). I can see now how people can genuinely enjoy running.
@@rhidiandavies1991 great comment, glad you’re now enjoying your running 💪 zone training is a game changer for some many
These are great ideas, thanks! I especially agree with the no eating before running (in the morning) idea, as I recently found I was able to race the Irish Runner 10 miler comfortably without food - I was 12-hour fasted and during the run all I had was some water in 2 of the 4 water stations. Surprisingly when I do have food before or during runs I'm miserable and hungry in the second half, probably due to sugar crashes. It's only above 90 minutes running that we need to replenish our glycogen reserves apparently.
@@aliasgharkhoyee9501 that’s so true! I think a lot of people eat because they think it’s the right thing to do and end up with stomach issues. Glad you found the video useful and well done on completing the 10 miler 💪
Great tips! I definitely could improve my form, I run too much on my heels so hopefully your suggestion can help me go toes first. Thanks 🏃🏃🏃
Many thanks
Underated!
@@Arr-runz 💪
i did the broad street in may and took some light weeks to not lose all my fitness. just began a marathon training block and im slightly concerned that im running 30-60 seconds slower a mile than i was when i peaked for that race. the workouts seem too fast atm but it goes back to what you said i am capable of running at these paces because i have done it before, just need to get back in the groove.
@@DTOWNRW16 you’ll be back there soon enough, keep training hard 💪