Running Nerd

Running improvement through training and data analysis for the average person. Running nerd who goes the distance & occasional cyclist.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@MarimaSipho @ComradesRace @2OceansMarathon Beautiful and wonderful achievement.

Never give up on your dreams.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

Weeks done.

Rough week. Took 5 days off in a row trying to get over sore shin. Mon-Wed was sore even walking.

Managed to get in 2h Sat & 3h today.

Still not quiet clear but a lot better now.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@runliftrunlift @dpolehn Yes no track workouts.

I'd say most of the long runs are tempo finishes. About 15%-25% at the end.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@runliftrunlift @dpolehn I've just done a sub 3 with just long easy runs.
Race was at 1700m altitude and the race had about 300m total elevation too.

Consistency is key multiplied by Patience.

Due to the low training impact it takes a whlle to see results and this is where most fall short.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@xolani_sibande I don't really have any other solution.

I've been rubbing deep heat before and after the run.
Foam rolling in the evening and compression sleeves for a couple of hours.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

Week is done.

Rested Monday after the marathon.
Rested Friday after a double session on Thursday aggravated the sore shin.

Resting the coming Mon & Tue to clear up this sore shin once and for all. Will be rubbing, rolling and patching, probably take some anti inflammatory also

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@ramaloko_sello @ElandsMarathon @AstronEnergySA @on_running Congratulations. Well done 💪🏽

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@MthunziLKDwanya @MarimaSipho @GarminSA You don't need a program.

Don't train hard, train often.

Even 3-5k daily at 8:30 per km for a month you will improve. Listen to the body and rest when tired.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@ramaloko_sello @ElandsMarathon @AstronEnergySA @millys @RedBullZA @CocaCola_ZA All the best Champ

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

Feb was a great training month, capped with a PB.

On to March 💪🏽

Rested today as the shin soreness was there even when walking around this morning.
I think the double session (am-2hrs & pm-1hr) yesterday, does not give enough time to whatever is sore to subside.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@TigerQekisi It's a pity they didn't give an example. It's always good to ask if you feel you deserve it.

Not all runners are sponsored based solely on time.

Some are sponsored for the story behind the brand (runner), their socially media presence and probably lots of other factors.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@RunningWithTum1 @Smouse_Noel @budgetins Congrats @Smouse_Noel

Congratulations Team 💪🏽

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

This one is a little special.

PB 🔥🔥🔥

SUB 3 HOURS

#7 overall (big fish small pond syndrome)

2:58:36

#2024TownshipMarathon
#MedalMonday2024 #RunningWithTumiSole
#Trapnlos

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@RunningWithTum1 @budgetins I was there.

Great event.. Weather was perfect 🌥️

[@RunningWithSoleAC @RunningWithTum1]

Medal Monday 🥇

The members delivered 🙌🏾 Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the #2024TownshipMarathon and #2024BalwinPretoriaMarathon this weekend, well deserved ✨

@budgetins #MedalMonday2024 #RunningWithSoleAC #BudgetInsurancexRunningWithSoleAC #RunningWithTumiSole #RunningWithSoleAC #UnitedByHope

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@akhilnchauhan Thanks Akhil.

Congratulations also 👊🏽

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

It's a PB 🔥🔥🔥

Had a good race.

The last 5km was the hardest and I couldn't relax because I could see that the race boards were behind my watch so I couldn't really be sure of the time when I actually finish.

All in all enjoyable run and bang on point 🥰

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@OdealTheGreat @MrTrapnlos 8th if I finish 😅.

I got my first silver last year 7:19.. Aiming for Sub 7 this year.

Up run is unforgiving.. Polly Shorts will shatter your medal aspirations like it's nothing.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

Prepped and ready to go.

Undecided on shorts or tights.

Trying out Maurten gels since I have been hearing good things about them.

10 hours to show time.

Sub 3 let's goooo!

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@OdealTheGreat @MrTrapnlos I agree 100%. Let me justify 😅.

Reasoning behind this decision:
#1 These Maurten gels are not cheap and I can't afford taking a R80 gel in training 😅

#2 The Ultimate Goal is a great performance in Comrades, so I also needed to test them in race conditions.

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@gbsdelhi Thanks so much ❤️

[Running Nerd @RunNerdsRun]

@runliftrunlift Thanks David 👊🏽.

Negative splits is always good 🥰