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1 like • 4d
I ran a 5K trail run last fall in OH. It was my first trail run and I was drawn to it because it was held on the grounds of a Boy Scout camp (former Scout). It was a clear day and there was a lot of positive energy. As Herb mentioned in the video, there were lots of new sensations in the feet and legs from stabilizing tendons and muscles that don't usually get a work out on the road or treadmill. I had a great time and am now keeping my eye out for trail runs here in Japan.
20d •
Slow Running? Slow Jogging? Even slower jogging?
I am a trundler who aspires to be a jogger and maybe someday an actual runner if fortune smiles on me. I see that there are serious folks (people with scientific chops) who recommend "slow running" and other brainy types who recommend slow jogging (this came out of Japan, where I live). Seeing some talk in this forum about "Jeffing," I reached for one of his books on my shelf, "Half-Marathon: You Can Do It." It includes a recommended ratio for running v. walking for runners at different paces. So I tried a run on Sunday around the local reservoir. I used his recommended ratio for my speed (3rd from the bottom in the attached chart -- two mins. jog, one minute walk) and it went really smoothly. I felt I could do it for a longer run. The reservoir trail is only 3.6 km loop, but there is lots of up and down. Maybe next time I will try two go-rounds. Little by little working toward a 10k this year. . . How about you? Ever done or considered doing a slower version of running?
4 likes • 27d
For me, "long" is currently 6 km. Which I did yesterday morning in a fun run at the local "athletic park" where I live (in Japan). The park includes a sports arena, soccer fields, gymnasium, etc. It also features a flat 2 km path (see map) made out of rubber chips (?), which is supposed to make it relatively low-impact. . . Have been living outside the U.S. for some years now. Are these sorts of low-impact running paths being built? Anyway, whether it was the green rubber path or not, I managed to walk/run 6 km without injury and within the time limit. So I put one in the Win column for myself!
Feb 27 •
What do you do when you're in a slump?
Recently I've lost motivation when it comes to the daily run; it's been cold and I'm not a fan. So in my little mind I thought the best way to encourage the motivation to return was to sign up for a 12 hour event. Never run that far/long (have a few 50ks under my belt) but, here we go. There is work to do in the 25 weeks until the day. I want to drop 30ish pounds, learn to love (or at least tolerate) the gym, and get time on feet. But I'm pretty fired up and here for it. So what does anyone else to to break a slump? Especially this time of year.
2 likes • Feb 28
This doesn't squarely answer your question about slumps, but it kind of approaches it from another angle: how to form a solid habit. I came across this podcast about 5 years ago and it helped me change how I set up my day so I hit the gym without fail. In case you find it useful, give this a listen.https://www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/creatures-of-habit/
3 likes • Feb 28
Here is a short, related article in case you don't have time for a full podcast.https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/08/16/747332849/fresh-starts-guilty-pleasures-and-other-pro-tips-for-sticking-to-good-habits
Feb 27 •
Introduction
Hi I'm Theo from Gateshead in northeast England. I'm 76 and I started running with Couch to 5K in 2019. The longest distance I've run was 10k at the time of my 70th birthday. I've just restarted after a year off with a knee injury. I have a great physio who has guided me through resistance training to address an imbalance between the strength of my legs. I'm now starting agin from zero and working up gradually to build aerobic fitness and get my knee, which is now pain free, back into the way of running. Photos of my running route. The trees are natural regeneration on coal mine waste.
1 like • Feb 28
Welcome. It sure looks like a nice place for a run!
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@ray-roman-8230
An aspiring jogger living in central Japan.
Active 20h ago
Joined Nov 30, 2025
Mie, Japan
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