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Just got a new pair of Nike Zoom X (great shoe) but stepped on some mud while competing In my RunMatch comp.

Pretty thick mud- any advice on washing it out?

u/Dazzling-Chip7836 — 13 days ago

It’s only at padel, wouldn’t happen before, I train my legs and all, as soon as I’m done playing it starts to get worse but then better… and goes away entirely after a day or two

u/Over_Dragonfly8570 — 12 days ago
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Moin Leute!

ich wollte hier mal teilen, dass ich in den letzten Wochen und Monaten an einer App gearbeitet habe, um meine Läufe die ich für meine Gesundheit und Verbesserung meiner Kondition 2-3 mal die Woche mache, zu tracken. Ich habe mal die Apps probiert die es schon gibt, jedoch fand ich die meisten davon extrem unübersichtlich und mit viel zu vielen Funktionen zugeballert, sodass der Hauptfokus, das Tracken von meinen Läufen und nur den Läufen etwas untergeht.

Ich will einfach nur die wichtigsten Daten sehen und wissen wann ich wie viel ich gelaufen bin, wie viele Kalorien ich verbrannt habe, was mein Tempo im durchschnitt / maximal war, welche Strecke ich gelaufen bin. Da ich seit ca einem Jahr als iOS-Entwickler angefangen habe zu arbeiten, dachte ich das wäre die Gelegenheit, um mal eine eigene App auszuprobieren und diese nach meinen Wünschen zu designen und zu entwickeln.

Ich habe auch Funktionen wie Challenges für verschiedene Levels eingebunden, um mich langfristig zu motivieren, bestimmte Herausforderungen zu erledigen, die unter anderem wirklich schwer sind 😂 Ich wollte sie mal mit euch teilen, und hoffe dass sie dem ein oder anderen hier gefällt und sie auch vielleicht von euch bei euren Läufen oder wenn ihr joggen geht genutzt wird.

Die Hauptfunktionen der App sind alle komplett kostenlos und man braucht sich nicht zu registrieren, einfach nur auf "Lauf" klicken, den rest erledigt die App.

Ich bin offen für kritisches Feedback und hoffe ihr habt spaß damit! Ich habe mir viel Mühe gegeben und würde mich freuen, wenn ihr falls sie euch gefällt auch eine ehrliche Rezension hinterlassen würdet!

Ich wünsche allen noch ein schönes Wochenende!

u/IAmGiovanni99 — 12 days ago
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I’ve been running for a month straight. Rest days ofc I need help tho !

I finally ran my first full mile without stopping to walk ! And it was 9:40 and I’m proud of myself but then I went on insta and saw this older lady run 10 miles without stopping and got discouraged! I know I can do it just need some tips if possible !

u/zeekyboy69 — 5 days ago

Been running got a few months now have the half marathon in November and was wondering if you guys could help me I ran a few long distances but wanna do a practice half marathon this weekend you think that’s too early ? And also I have running shoes (hokas) knee sleeves and compression shorts any other equipment I need ?

u/zeekyboy69 — 10 days ago

Is VR treadmill useful for indoor running?

Hey all, I’m in the US and just getting back into running after a few months off. I used to run pretty regularly. But after the break I’m basically rebuilding from scratch with short easy runs and focusing on consistency rather than distance or pace. One thing I’ve noticed already is that indoor treadmill runs feel way more mentally draining than outdoor runs. Even at an easy pace, I get bored faster and it becomes harder to stay consistent. Especially on days when weather or time forces me indoors. Coz of that, I’ve been wondering if there’s anything that actually helps make indoor running more engaging. I came across the idea of a VR treadmill setup, but I honestly don’t know if that’s something runners actually use in real training or if it’s more of a novelty that sounds better than it works. I’m not trying to overcomplicate things or turn running into a tech setup. Jus curious if anyone has tried anything like that and found it helpful for staying consistent during a comeback phase. For runners who’ve taken breaks and returned, did you find any tools or setups that actually helped you stick with indoor runs, or was keeping it simple the best approach in the long run?

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u/OneIllustrator3522 — 6 days ago

Seeking advice/ knowledge

I started running two months ago and run anywhere from 1 mile to a 5K 3-4 times a week. In the past week I have developed pain in my left knee on the side while running, that stays even after I’ve ran. I’ve tried icing it, putting a heating pad on it, getting shoe inserts. Nothing seems to help stop it and I’m trying to keep up my running journey. Help!!

u/Pleasant_Progress240 — 2 days ago
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Recurring right leg pain after ~50km of running — how do you prevent long-term knee/joint issues?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been running consistently for quite a while now, but I keep running into the same issue. After roughly 50km of total running volume, I start getting pain in my right leg. If I stop running for a couple of weeks and rest properly, it gets better — but once I start running regularly again, the pain eventually comes back.

I’ve also heard a lot of people say that long-term running can lead to knee problems as we get older, so I wanted to ask more experienced runners here:

  • Is this actually common, or is it more about poor recovery/training habits?
  • What do you personally do to avoid recurring leg/knee pain?
  • Do strength exercises or mobility work actually help?
  • Are there any supplements that genuinely help with knee/joint health?
  • How important are shoes in preventing this kind of issue?

For context:

  • I currently run in ASICS Cumulus shoes.
  • Running mostly on grass/trails isn’t really an option for me, so I’m usually on paved surfaces.

Would appreciate any advice from people who’ve dealt with something similar.

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u/modest-roh — 3 days ago

Question regarding ache in the area marked

I feel tenderness here, esp after playing Padel it gets worse and then starts to feel it’s the tendon, it’s upper calf muscle or the tibialis muscle, I confused it with tendon but after a weeks rest when walking tomorrow after sleep I felt the muscle point tender and figured it’s this, esp when I twisted my body

u/Over_Dragonfly8570 — 2 days ago

Where do you find running gear that's bold without being loud?

Trying to find that sweet spot with running gear where it has some color and energy but doesn't look like I'm trying to be seen from space. Everything I find is either boring as hell or full neon. Do smaller brands exist that get this right or am I searching wrong?

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u/FudgeSignificant9058 — 10 hours ago