Running Q&A: Advice, Goals, and Gear

Join the running community as they seek advice on gear, set ambitious goals, and share training strategies.

Summary

  • Runners seek advice on metronome usage for optimal cadence
  • Ambitious goals for sub 19 5k: realistic or overly ambitious?
  • Debating pacing strategies for races extending beyond the marathon distance
  • Discussion on the need for running tops with back pockets for essentials

Metronome Dilemma

Runningaway0092 wonders if aiming for a cadence of 180 on a 4-5 mile run is too ambitious given their typical cadence of 167-170

Ambitious 5k Goals

Federal_Piccolo5722 questions the feasibility of achieving a sub 19 5k time, seeking advice on a realistic approach

Extended Race Distance Strategy

Dr_geo faces a dilemma in choosing between optimizing marathon finish time or pushing for a personal best at the longer 45km finish

Essential Running Gear

bettingthoughts raises the issue of the lack of running tops with back pockets for carrying essentials

Proof_Parsnip_827 seeks advice on suitable running shoes for regular 15km runs

Serious-Discipline-3 explores tempo run strategies to achieve a sub 35-minute 10k

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