@Darth Bossk oh it can when you’ve got a virtual challenge going on

Yep I'm an addict too, we need group therapy just to deal with rest days and injury downtime 🤣🏃‍♂️👍

Used to hate running. I didnt realize when, but I fell in love with it

@Darth Bossk How can eating fast food be addictive? How can just chilling be addictive? In this case when you finish a run, you receive endorphins, burns calories, & feel overall better. This isn't just with running but with cardio in general.

@@MemoMontoya2005 ever find hating a race then when you’ve finish it, you end up entering another one 😂

I definitely agree with you Darren. It's so hard to back off when runs are going so well and when they are so fun. True about the ego. Thanks for that.

Totally agree Darren. As an experienced runner, i have tried this approach in the past, but like you say, you set off on a long run, you feel strong, and before you know it, you have done a long tempo run. Then i read an article in Runners World bny a guy called Pete Magill, a runner who broke 15 minutes for the 5K, at the age of 47, and 31:11 for the 10K at over 50 years of age. I read his book, Fast 5k, and ever since all my easy runs have been easy, and i have felt so much better and stronger.

@@DavidSmith-fs5qj Thanks for the reference. I’ll be sure to check out that article.

I used to be like that. Now I love my easy runs. Half Marathon PB for me yesterday because followed there instructions.

That's awesome! Good luck!

Best of luck Aditya! Enjoy the ride and be proud of yourself.

Thanks so much!

Thanks for the suggestion AnneMarie!

Awesome! Thank you so much! If you ever have any questions just ping us a message or email - we're happy to help :-)

Well, it's what you feel that counts. Do your own thing.

I agree. As an older runner I'm sure I'm not the runner Garmin has created the app for. I try not to think about it but it's still a pain in the ass sometimes. Comparison is the thief of joy.

@Driya Amandita I use a Polar and run 2 hours a day, 6 days a week and if for one day I only run an hour it says I’m only maintaining, on my rest day it usually accuses me of detraining. I actually stopped looking at that watch face because I found it demoralizing.

My Physical Therapist has been absolutely crucial to my getting back in shape since injury this summer. I would recommend it for the calf issues. Also PT will prescribe specific exercises to strengthen the feet and Plantar which reduce strain on the calves quite a bit. Best of luck.

You sir are a warrior. Respect.

Are you still alive?

Make sure there's enough iron in your diet too!

I've been taking a Magnesium supplement on the advice of my Dr. since I've returned from an injury this summer. Hard to know for sure but it seems to help. Good luck!

Bro can you help me please?? I'm 17 years old and I was like skinny fat and after this 5 months quarantine stuff I gained a lot of fat and I mean a lot of fat I used to run a lot when I was skinny and but now I can't run that much but still I push harder till I complete a round of around 1.5 km I used to do 2-3 rounds but I have gained around 20 kg in weight ....so now when I complete my running and skipping later that day I feel pain in my part of legs below the knees.. so is this kind of overtraining ?? And can you tell me what is this shin bones?

You're not alone. Sometimes I feel like the most clueless runner in the world. We're learning though.

oh yea, strange things like that happen to me too, something random not doing anything. hadnt thought of it being over training

Self assessment of over training can be through disturbed sleep, reduction in performance, constant fatigue and increased heart rate variability. Your Achilles can benefit from calf raises post run and maintaining this strength consistently after your runs is really beneficial to your overall health. Along with the calf muscles you can increase the strength and stiffness of the actual achilles with some heavy weight training. - Manni

Hello, knee pain can be tricky to treat yes but also your knees are very strong. The thigh muscles called quadriceps are essential to prevent injury, along with the hip and calf muscles. Monitoring your training load is also a key component to reduce symptoms. - Manni

i agree, had to learn that the hard way

Now I'm hungry. Sound advice though. My nutrition is rubbish.

I run fat enabled and eat lots of healthy fats. Avocados are the best for loading up.

Please take care of yourself that sounds serious. Don't be afraid to have it checked out. If it's nothing at least you can drop it.

Thanks for watching Dave, and agree with Kevin - sounds like you should see your doctor and get everything checked out. Wishing you well

If you find out Phil please do me a favor and post it here.

@@kevinlance1813 was hoping Manni had an an idea or 2!!

Shoes with high stack and a rocker can help if you have stiff or painful joints in your feet, the shoes tend to replicate the joint movement and propulsion your foot would naturally have so in turn reducing the pressure on your feet. - Manni

Hey, these types of injury point towards dramatic changes in your training. I would be really cautious about the amount you’re running and when you return to running. The key to reducing overload of the calf muscles is to ensure that you build their capacity, this can be done through running but also more importantly strength work. So some calf raises are a great solution along with strengthening your hip muscles. - Manni

@@runningchannel Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to follow it going forward 👍

Hello, so sorry to hear about your pain. I would need to know a little bit more detail about your injury but from your comment about overtraining it sounds like you may need a rest. I think it would also be a good decision to build strength of your hips. -Manni

@@runningchannel Thanks you so much!! Im planning on resting until the beginning of December!! I really appreciate all your tips and videos!!

Gradually building up to intense periods, along with listening to your body and periodisation should help. Also building a plan with a coach or using a training plan is a good way of monitoring how much you are doing. Hope that helps!

Thanks for watching Roman! If you're feeling weak in the afternoon you may want to look at nutrition and make sure you're refuelling sufficiently after your training.

Maybe try acupuncture with knowledgeable therapist I get that too and after seeing really good therapist pain is gone !

Sorry to hear that Keith. Have a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJOgoMiKxrvMeXU.html

Check out the NHS couch to 5K app. Really good incremental way to get running. Great if you're new to running or coming back to it after a long layoff

You can start with 1.5km. But need to force yourself last 600m. Not sprint, just %85-90 speed. You can do 30/30 for somedays. After one month you can go for 3k and 5k. And check your time progress either, every weekend.

I recommend that you do your best, have fun, be proud of yourself, and forgive yourself when you have a bad day and get right back out there. Also go back and watch every video on TRC. Seriously I mean it.

For beginners or anyone worried about overtraining, I recommend MAF training. It’s almost impossible to hurt yourself using this conditioning method. The very gist of it is walk/run at your MAF HR of 180-your age. Always train in this aerobic zone and eventually your HR will stay low, but your pace will get faster. Plus when you first start you will be going so slow it’s practically impossible to hurt yourself.

Thanks for watching Jenny! We would recommend going to seek professional medical advice as they will be able to diagnose the problem and provide solutions/treatment tailored to you 😊

Thanks for watching. We would always recommend seeing a professional who can diagnose the issue and recommend exercises to help. All the best and keep us posted!

Welcome Daniel!

Really sorry to hear about your pain. The achilles is a structure that requires stiffness to ensure good energy return. Manni our Physiotherapist would actually disagree with this as we understand from the research tendon stiffness improves protein turnover and collagen production. So without going into too much detail you need to strengthen your calf and this will in turn stiffen your tendon, improving your pain and the energy return overall function.

Hi Collin, have you been to see a Physio? It's definitely worth getting a professional opinion so you can make sure you're doing strengthening exercises specific to the problem.

I totally agree with TRC Collin. I went to PT for my Plantar Fascitis last year and did the therapy and exercises religiously as directed. In about two weeks I was pain free and never missed a run. Also you can go to a Podiatrist and get Steroid injection therapy for severe cases. Try PT first.

So sorry to hear this Ulf. Have you spoken with your doctor about how you're feeling? Our advice would be to ease back on your training and get some in-person medical advice. Hope this helps and things start to improve for you soon 😊

@@runningchannel Thanks for the reply. Very kind and much appreciated. I have asked doctors about fatigue for 20 years. it appears there are no one with skills in this field in Sweden. kind of weird having a slow jog and it feels like someone is sitting on my chest. But there is no asthma. Otherwise that could have explained much of it. I have been studying something called Adrenal fatigue, which fits perfectly, but no blood test says something is wrong. Doctors laugh when I bring it up. I do see your point about taking it easy. That's not hard to do when you can't even run a 5 min pace per km any more. So weird. I have been trying L-tyrosine and other supplements to no avail. So frustrating, can't even work full time. But i will try to heed your call and those others might have. Thank you. Loved the video.

Simple calf raises can really useful in preventing Achilles pain. You need to get the loading right as this can be a reason individuals symptoms don’t improve. The pain in the tendon can be due to reduced stiffness and this requires specific heavy loading within pain limits. - Manni

@@runningchannel awesome! thank you very much

I had achilles tendonitis late last year - overtraining too... I was being stubborn and doing a couple of 5ks a week and it was just making it worse. I then was forced to spend 10 weeks in bed due to pneumonia (argh!) and the 'rest' cured the tendonitis. Now I can't run yet for my weak lungs but at least the achilles are sorted 🤦😖. Seriously though, take time off from walking and running for a while, do cycling or swimming instead. Let your body heal.

@@jennifermurray3630 thanks for the reply - I can't cycle or swim, but I did quit running for a couple of months (no choice!). I'm still getting in some long walks, though, maybe 20 to 30k a few times a week. It's not helping, though, as you say. I don't live in an area that supports swimming or cycling, sadly. I am doing a lot of HIIT and weight lifting, but I miss running emotionally! Nothing makes me feel as (for lack of a better word) undepressed.

I’m able to help remotely if you would like. We can set up a call to find out more. Evidence shows that strengthening your calf muscles progressively is beneficial to stiffen the tendon, reduce pain and increase energy return. Recovery depends on the treatment and how you progress through a plan. - Manni

@@runningchannel Hi Manni - that's kind of you, but I think calling between you and me (I'm in Australia) would be exorbitant. I used to be morbidly obese, so I already have massive fat-guy muscular calves. I'm just trying to limit my running time until some of the swelling goes down a bit. Slowly healing, but it's sooooo slow...

Sounds like it. Sustaining a higher effort regardless of weight isn't the best. Slow down - most miles you do should feel easy, don't think about what used to feel easy, it's about the now. Now you feel pain near your knee, get it checked out by a doctor and strengthen it according to doc advice would help you recover quicker.

@@josiegjackson okk thank you very much

Hey, sorry to hear about your pain. You will need to slightly adjust your training if your body has changed during lockdown. So maybe try training for time. So go out for a minimum amount of time and build up your repetitions of this period during the week, for example. Run 15-20mins twice a week over 4 weeks and build this to 3 times a week for 4 weeks. If you put on weight over 5 months you will have to use a similar amount of time to lose this weight. Don’t expect a really quick change, make the process sustainable and this will prevent injury. -Manni

@@runningchannel okkkk thanks ..... I will adjust my workout routine Thank you for the help mate❤️

Oh no! 😂 I hate it. Great idea