Running distance over time. I still can’t run 5k without walking about 20% of the way.

And it’s not going fast either, but I’m still proud of the progress. The data is keeping me going.

EDIT: Thanks for the support! The legs still don’t want to do, what I want them to. But they will learn, who’s the boss eventually.

  • walter_wiggles@lemmy.nzEnglish
    21·
    9 months ago

    Don’t let anyone gatekeep you about run-walking. It’s a perfectly valid strategy/method for running.

    Also if your knees are hurting you can try running on a softer surface. That’s how I got into trail running.

    • pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online
      13·
      9 months ago

      If your knees are hurting, your running technique is likely wrong. I know a lot of people start off running heel to toe, which is backwards and puts a ton of stress on your knees.

      For those who don’t know, you’re supposed to land on the ball of your foot, which basically turns your lower legs into a shock absorber for your knees.

    • hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      8·
      9 months ago

      Trail running is great. Knees won’t hurt and it’s not so damn boring as doing laps around the block or something

      • BetaBlake@lemmy.world
        4·
        9 months ago

        I’m at this point now where I need to mix it up because running laps around the block has gotten super boring.