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@geoffsnook 11 күн бұрын
Nice music during the race
@runningwithaj 10 күн бұрын
Thanks. I enjoy some techno phonk
@IntegratedAcademy 14 күн бұрын
Hey there AJ, good video mate 👍 With the medal sticker you can visit your local trophy & engraving shop and they will easily be able to create the little stick-on engraving section for you
@runningwithaj 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll check it out.
@azizazhar 14 күн бұрын
Is this the new version?
@runningwithaj 14 күн бұрын
Yes they are.
@logsie3918 17 күн бұрын
I feel guilty walking between the reps and try and do a slow jog haha Nice speed splits👌 How did you set your watch for the splits? I have a Garmin 955
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
Don't feel guilty, think about the purpose of the workout. If it's a fartlek, where you are trying to build fatigue and still hit a pace when fatigued, then you need to jog or float the rests. If it's an interval, where you are trying to hit a pace that is quite fast, then walk the rests. it's all about meeting the purpose of your workout. It took me a long time to get that through my head. I don't have a garmin so can't show you exactly, but here's a link to a video on how to set up the workouts: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fs1-gbWf26vFZ3U.html
@thomasoconnell6325 17 күн бұрын
What's your aim for the marathon?
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
I’m just training for the half at the moment. I’ve never been under 90 minutes so I’d like to knock that milestone off in Cairns if I can.
@thomasoconnell6325 11 күн бұрын
Best of luck with it. I definitely reckon you can do it
@geoffsnook 18 күн бұрын
Must be nice
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
They are quite nice actually.
@geoffsnook 18 күн бұрын
Must be not nice
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
You’re so insightful
@logsie3918 21 күн бұрын
I was hoping for bit of a quieter week at work also to help recover from the Brisbane half marathon last Sunday where I broke into a sub 1hr40mins with a time of 1hr37mins but it wasn't to be, in 4 days at work I have done 93.5kms 😕 I got a great training session in on Tuesday 1km on 1km off and was holding 410-420pace nicely which I was super happy with. I was thinking this week I will try and increase my interval training from 8kms up to 10kms like you are doing, though the long run was not as comfortable today. I put it down to the massive week at work doing big set ups all week. Are you recovering with a good cooldown? And using a foam roller, massage gun etc to help recovery? It definitely helps me
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
Wow that’s a lot of ks to be covering at work! It must make it really hard to recover and get the training in. That’s the big difference between you and I with training. I get nothing from work so have to do a lot more easy ks. I’m doing my best to get a good cool down in. I try to finish my workouts about 2-3k from home so I’m forced to do it. I already feel guilty for not being home so end up running straight home. I’m really not good at the recovery 1%ers. I know it would help but i’m slack! Now you’ve gone 1:37, what are you aiming for in Cairns?
@logsie3918 17 күн бұрын
@runningwithaj I would love to see if I could knock over a 1:35 on a flater track Haha I still can't believe I am in the 1:30s I thought I might get there by my last Half marathon in Townsville I hope you get into the Elite category with a sub 1:30 🤜🤛 your chasing
@geoffsnook 25 күн бұрын
Smashing it!
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
Thanks
@geoffsnook 25 күн бұрын
The rain comments aged well ☔️
@runningwithaj 17 күн бұрын
I was so hopeful
@Krysjig Ай бұрын
good stuff, kudos on a good training week 👏
@runningwithaj Ай бұрын
Thanks! I loved it.
@logsie3918 Ай бұрын
Also I was going to ask the Brisbane Marathon has announced that both the Half and Full Marathon are starting at the sametime which I thought was a bit strange for such a large race, but have you got any tips to start the race off as I am a bit concerned with not getting off to a great rhythm/start. I will start off with the 1hr 40min pacer so hopefully they can punch a hole through the masses 😂😂
@runningwithaj Ай бұрын
You’ll be surprised by how quickly it opens up at 1:40 pace. Looking at last year’s results, there will only be about 300-400 people ahead of you. Stick with the pacer and it’ll open up very quickly. The first few minutes may be slow, but it’ll be open after a k or so.
@logsie3918 Ай бұрын
Are you watching your heart rate for the easy runs? Zone 2? I picked up some new Clifton 9s for my work shoes what I was wearing had 420 and 440kms on but the compaction between the new and old ones was approximately 1cm Crazy 🤪.
@runningwithaj Ай бұрын
That’s my big issue with Hokas. I find that they’re super comfy until they die. I can still remember the step when each of my pairs has died. I always go from jogging in a comfy shoe to feeling the road in one step. I keep an eye on my HR but it’s not the ultimate guide for me anymore. I run up hills so there’s no stopping it from going up. On my recovery runs it doesn’t hit 130. On my general easy days, it sits around 130.
@bcpop_ Ай бұрын
Good stuff!
@runningwithaj Ай бұрын
Thanks! I try my best!
@logsie3918 Ай бұрын
More great advice. Thank you I had a flare up last week with my back unfortunately. Got into the Doctor's and Physio today so pool work today and tomorrow with hopefully a slow long run on Friday to test it out. Not where I wanted to be 3 weeks out from Brisbane Half Marathon 😫
@runningwithaj Ай бұрын
Oh no! That’s terrible news! Was it work or running that got you? I hope you got some good news.
@logsie3918 Ай бұрын
@runningwithaj yer at work just been virtually flatout since the term went back. I can't remember if I asked you are you doing the Cairns half or full marathon? Hopefully I can bump into while we are up there post race 😀
@runningwithaj Ай бұрын
I’m doing the half. Hopefully going to sneak under 90. You’re in the half? I’ll be around.
@geoffsnook 2 ай бұрын
Great work!
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Fanks
@OsloVM60-64 2 ай бұрын
Impressed by your ethusisasm! Nice to see that you have the energy to share your passion with more people. And regarding your run; it is an experience most of us do that racing flat out is so uncomfortable that it becomes a mental game far too early in the race. The solution is exactly what you said - more racing😅
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I had so much fun! It's been a long six months without racing, but the bug's back. Hopefully the rain stays away so more races aren't cancelled.
@DylanBrown-iz4jb 2 ай бұрын
What a well organised event it was 👍🏻 I definitely had the same hiccup as you at the 5klm point, I was feeling super strong running about 10seconds quicker per klm than usual , once I got off the grass back into the path for my next loop a wave off lactic build up hit my legs and I battled to hang on , also my Garmin Fenix 7 registered 10.3klm total which I think weakened my mindset abit at the end as I was in the hurt locker
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Blame the grass...it's easier that way! Let's not worry about going out too hard. I couldn't be that. The extra distance hurt a bit. Unfortunately GPS will never be accurate on that track. Well done on sticking it out.
@justanoldfashionedrunner605 2 ай бұрын
congratulations for growing and embracing the love for running and putting all the great feelings running gives to us ahead of chasing numbers
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. It's lovely to hear from you. I had the greatest day and it was really something to feel that passionately again.
@justanoldfashionedrunner605 2 ай бұрын
@@runningwithaj you know, some 2 years ago you would have been furious to miss a sub 40 minute by a couple of seconds, but now you have reached the stage of a happy runner, who loves to run instead of chase numbers. I am very happy, that you had such a great experience
@LilyGazou 2 ай бұрын
Great channel for anyone in training.
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Oh wow. Thanks for your kind words
@ronphilp5315 2 ай бұрын
Good work.
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! 🙌🏼
@OsloVM60-64 2 ай бұрын
Wise decision to step back from the training plan when feeling like that. I think we have all been there, but need to be reminded of listening to our bodies now and then anyway. Keep up the good work and good luck with the next week!
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. It’s stupid that I ignore rest! Definitely the right choice.
@cejay67 2 ай бұрын
There was a great post from Killian Journet a few months ago and he was commenting on an endurance athlete saying that the work that gets you to the end of an event isn't the preceding days or weeks, it's the months and years before. In a training log, he could point to a time 2yrs prior where the gain was made. So whilst your disappointed the training block didn't end the way you wanted, it's ALL the work you've done to this point that will set you up for the amazing race (we know) that you will have this weekend. Be kind to yourself and know that for many, watching you work and train is inspiring and that not every run or every race can be brilliant. Sometimes, shit just don't work out!
@runningwithaj 2 ай бұрын
Spot on. That's why I keep putting this out there. It's important to acknowledge the insecurities a lot of us go through along the way. I think I'm ready to go. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm keen as for Sunday!
@geoffsnook 3 ай бұрын
“Three year old could do them. Wife couldn’t.” 😬😂
@runningwithaj 3 ай бұрын
I thought I edited that out 😬
@MarathonHarry 3 ай бұрын
Looks like a solid week! Keep grinding 💪
@runningwithaj 3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! It’s a grind at the moment but we’ll get there
@RunWithWind783 3 ай бұрын
Will you do 2024 as well?
@runningwithaj 3 ай бұрын
I would like to. It just depends if I can fit it around work and other commitments this year.
@Willz53 3 ай бұрын
We have 2 plovers living at the back straight of the local track. Long workouts suck when it’s swooping season
@geoffsnook 3 ай бұрын
Call it early. You’re back.
@runningwithaj 3 ай бұрын
Ok
@ronphilp5315 3 ай бұрын
80km/ 50 miles, starting to build some strength, both physically and mentally.
@runningwithaj 3 ай бұрын
I'll be really happy if I can make that the norm this year. It'll help in a big way.
@OsloVM60-64 4 ай бұрын
Training good. You loook strong💪
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Feeling gooood!
@cejay67 4 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry about your dog. Hugs to the pupper
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. It’s been hard watching your feed. We miss our beagle.
@TheRichKeeble 4 ай бұрын
“You don’t know if you don’t have a go” - love that. Well done mate - glad the knee is feeling strong! Tasty paces
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
It’s coming along nicely. It’s an attitude that could have gone either way. Glad it went the right way!
@Studoggs 4 ай бұрын
Ive been debating between doing the 30k or the 10k at the Cairns 50. Im pretty close to hitting a 40min 10k on current fitness and I would consider it a huge achievement so leaning towards the 10.k. Enjoying the weekly recaps. 👍
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
The 10k is a good course. Basically two laps of the Glenoma Parkrun course. Flat and fast! Sub 40 would be huge!
@logsie3918 4 ай бұрын
Congrats on your race on the weekend and sorry to hear about your loss. Your training all seems to be going in the right direction 😊
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. It’s going really well. The legs are constantly tired in a good way. I feel like it’s working.
@Kamil-mt1iv 4 ай бұрын
☺️ Promo*SM
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Great!
@OsloVM60-64 4 ай бұрын
Like your enthusiasm over running. It is contagious🙂. Good luck with your race - it tends to be the best way to find out what the status actually is.....
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, yeah the run on Sunday will give me a bit of an idea. I’ll do it at what I hope is my threshold intensity. If I can’t hold it, then that’s a sign I need to dial back!
@justanoldfashionedrunner605 4 ай бұрын
your mindest and your attitude are spot on , keep it like that
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Thomas, I’m trying not to get too carried away.
@ronphilp5315 4 ай бұрын
You're doing well. Like the sign. Long runs are vital.
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! I’m enjoying them now which really helps
@geoffsnook 4 ай бұрын
I can’t imagine why you would be avoiding Jeremy 🫶🏼
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Not Jeremy this time...
@geoffsnook 4 ай бұрын
I’m so sad that Jeremy will never get to hear these kind words about him.
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Wait, did I leave that bit in?
@OsloVM60-64 4 ай бұрын
I am sure you will find a way out of it soon, but dont hesitate to seek guidance if you feel you need it. Thanks for sharing. Strong running, by the way👍
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. The running is great at the moment
@logsie3918 4 ай бұрын
Congrats on getting those workouts in I have been struggling with working outside in this heat then trying to go for a run in also I have thought about running to work of a morning but it has been so still over 30 degrees and over 60% humidity at 6am 😅😅
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Too right! I don’t know how you guys do it. I’m sweating sitting under the aircon most of the time! It’s been so muggy up here.
@Pocket_Rob 4 ай бұрын
I heard someone say earlier this week that we need mental rest as well as physical rest. Rest from social interaction, planning, organizing, worrying, stress, etc. so this week I started to incorporate a 5 to 10 minute meditation after my runs. I just sit at the beach or at the park and turn my brain off and just observe. Perhaps an idea that might help. Cheers.
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
I love that idea. It’s draining just being “on” all of the time. I would find it really hard to sit a switch off for ten minutes. I’d probably have to work up to it. How’s it working for you?
@Pocket_Rob 4 ай бұрын
@@runningwithaj it is difficult and takes time, but even sitting and trying feels like it helps. Some brains are full throttle and are comfortable there, i get that.
@laserpace 4 ай бұрын
Nice work on the training! We've all been there on the mental hurdles, hope you find your way thru it sooner rather than later!
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Appreciate the support
@ronphilp5315 5 ай бұрын
There is no substitute for stamina. Long slow runs will build it.
@runningwithaj 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Finally getting into a good long run routine has really been a game changer
@OsloVM60-64 5 ай бұрын
Different problems here on the other side of the globe; just had my second pair of daily trainers studded. A lot of ice this vinter so I need spikes all the time. Not complaining.........
@runningwithaj 5 ай бұрын
Mate I cannot believe that you’re running in the ice and snow. I used to hate running in layers and a beanie. Spiking up must be tricky. I’d be complaining a lot!
@newty82 5 ай бұрын
I started from virtually zero weekly mileage due to an injury. I'm as slow as they come. After I was able to "survive" a half marathon training session" I bought 2 pairs, NB RC Elite & Adidas Adios Pro 2. Very different numbers. The heart rate was approx 10bpm lower over all distances of training in my NB vs my "cheapies" and even the adidas. I never ran more than 10km in my adidas so I'm comparing apples to oranges for things beyond 10km. Some shoes work better than others. For marathon...the NB's suit me for running economy and the difference was dramatic...not only the 10bpm lower heart rate on average...my speed turned up a lot (that could be due to physical improvement of course due to how early in the training cycle I was). I read many reviews and though most of them are written by "serious runners" not overweight and very slow like myself, they did help me identify the "best cabon shoe for a beginner" which was the NB. And I completed my first official marathon & half marathon run (2 weeks apart)...significantly slower than back in my youth when I was too impatient to run much beyond 10km.
@TheRichKeeble 5 ай бұрын
Well done mate - 65K is a solid week. Good luck with the physio! And I thought the shoe shots were powerful.
@runningwithaj 5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I worked for a good 17 seconds to get those shots
@TheRichKeeble 5 ай бұрын
@@runningwithaj jesus think how good they would've been if you'd have taken 18 or 19 seconds
@RunningAlive 5 ай бұрын
Great to see its a better week. I'm still yet to get back to work, so I'll see how that effects me soon
@runningwithaj 5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Good luck with the return to work!
@ProjectJake 5 ай бұрын
Are you enjoying the Novablast’s? I’ve had a pair every iteration haha just love the comfort and extra cushion!
@runningwithaj 5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the jury's still out for me. The shoe feels amazing on, and the cushioning is great. I get this weird feeling like I'm running in high heels. It might be my gait or I might need a few more ks in them. I'll keep trying because they're so nice.