Went for a sneaky run in work hours yesterday, which means I don’t feel that guilty about not going this morning - so currently enjoying a coffee. Full month off due to being clumsy… Feels good to be back out there.

Training for a 50k in October. Got a 20k run tomorrow then an easy 7k Sunday. Next week is a deload week, which I’m ready for because things are a little sore.

Seen someone mention “hip tuck” on here and been trying to figure out if that’s something I already do or not.

I’ve also been wondering lately if it’s really necessary to size up my running shoes like I’ve always done. Is sizing up still a recommendation in general? All my running shoes are a half size bigger than my regular shoes.

Also, pretty stoked to check out the new Open Run Pro 2’s that just came out.

I’ve been doing 4 runs for 15-20 miles total a week and started to get soreness/tenderness on the outside of my ankle, tendons maybe. I took a week off, but when I went back out this week I could tell it was still there, just not as bad.

Curious if anyone has any thoughts about what I could change up or if there are stretches I could try out.

I had trouble with my Achilles heel. During COVID I spend too much time sitting and the tendon shortened. I spend a lot of time stretching, and taking it slow, doing regular walks and short runs.

Yesterday I did a 7km run, with a sub 6min/km pace. Longest run in two years. So happy!

Ran a half marathon in June end ended up with what I can only describe as a stress fracture somewhere in my ankle. Out for weeks with pain. Tried to come back multiple times and just re aggravated it. Did cycling for a month to keep up the cardio. Slowly getting back into things this week and its feeling pretty good although I have a ton of anxiety surrounding my runs now :(

I just want to complete a marathon. Ultimate goal is a trail ultra.