I just ran 5 miles for the first time in about 2 months. 
Everyone using imperial measurements? Hm, yeah.
It's been a long while since I've been able to muster around 6 miles (10 km). Now I can only manage around 5 km on a good day.
I just ran 5 miles for the first time in about 2 months.![]()
I'm aiming to do a timed 5k every month now. But my ankles are going to shatter.
My ankles are now fine, but after today's 5k, I feel like my entire left leg is going to give away.I signed up for a 5k in May and also want to do at least one 5k a month now. So there's another motivation I have. Even if it's just a color run.
My ankles aren't my problem so far--it's my knees that get me. Sometimes they hurt so much I have to make the run a walk.
Other than sucky hills, how was it?My ankles are now fine, but after today's 5k, I feel like my entire left leg is going to give away.
Hills suck.
If you do lots of hill training make sure you are hydrated and your bladder is not empty or you will end up pissing blood because the walls of your bladder will rub against each other's creating microcutsMy ankles are now fine, but after today's 5k, I feel like my entire left leg is going to give away.
Hills suck.
Personal best time for a 5k. 26:22 chip time with an 8:29 pace. Placed 547th overall, 409th in males, and 54th in my age bracket. Beat purple leggings girl, so I'm happy, even if it wasn't exactly fast. But I shaved 45 seconds/mile from my last 5k without much training, so there's that...Other than sucky hills, how was it?
The hills are by virtue of my preferred running area. At least 2 major hills, so 4 inclines to deal with. Hydration isn't an issue for me anymore, thankfully.If you do lots of hill training make sure you are hydrated and your bladder is not empty or you will end up pissing blood because the walls of your bladder will rub against each other's creating microcuts
Hydration is like, 30% of my school and work. Gotta keep that shit on point. And thanks, bruh.Yeah no hydration is a rookie mistake but you seem to know what you are doing. Congrats on shaving time off your 5k 45 seconds is good with little training