Run Clearly: Recent Episodes
Edmond Chan
Your host, Ed, loves running. He's not the fastest, he's not a pro - he's your normal runner. Join Ed as he shares his experiences in getting up to speed with the right knowledge. If you're thinking about starting to run, or you've just started as a beginner, it's never too late to join in. Run Clearly started so that others can learn what's needed to stay motivated and last as a successful runner. A variety of topics to running is discussed; from goal setting, dealing with injuries and keeping motivated, to examining equipment, and testing different training strategies. Get going and unite as a community of runners!
I got a new run watch, a Coros Pace 2. I also finished one month of consistent running with it. I explore how useful this tool is and why you might want to give it a try to supplement with a training strategy.
Coming back to the run and to the Run Clearly podcast. I missed the show and is now looking forward to reconnecting with all the listeners again. Catching up with what's happening.
This episode we discuss the aftermath of injury and results from doing a third MAF test. I take the opportunity to bring up potential cause and effect of injury and alternative replacement training in lieu of running. The results are actually quite dramatic and does call for more results in future months to prove or disprove some theories. This episode concludes a wonderful season of running with new runners!
It happens that I've somehow injured myself unknowingly. This is an episode on self reflection, what I did wrong and how I should have go about it in the future. This is real goal and planning adjustments that I personally need to make, I hope it proves to be a good lesson for others to go by.
We can now review the one month of results from using the Maffetone Method. The results are not all too surprising. The results from this method has caused me to rethink how we need to approach new training plans, how we need to set our goals, and lessons learned from using the Maffetone Method as your primary training plan.
I got burnout sometimes and I think you'll likely eventually fall into that same trap. I hope to share some words for encouragement and some ways that I follow to prevent falling into that. Don't let burnout get you, because this is something you can avoid easily if you know these simple methods.
Is running, a high impact sport, bad for you knees? Are your joints at risk of osteoarthritis due to running? This episode I explore the claims of pain using studies on the very matter. I also share my experience on my personal discomforts and how time for body adaptations is often overlooked, leading to injuries. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5768460/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0363546503258904 https://www.nature.com/articles/nature08723?ref=nf https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000586?int_source=trendmd∫_medium=cpc∫_campaign=usage-042019
Sports usually entail gear and equipment. Thankfully running is a lot simpler. I share my experiences about what I learned to look for in terms of running shoes and socks, so you can hopefully find your perfect setup.
The greatest failure comes from not having any idea of how you want to achieve your goals. Even basic planning for your runs can make your goals so much more realistic. I discover and explore a training plan called the Maffetone Method and how that may increase success for aspiring or newer runners. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17549657/
Food and nutrition for runners is critical, for getting through your workout and for getting you to the finish line. I talk about my thoughts on food for runners, where I stand on fad diets, examples of what I eat, and how eating for enjoyment is key to motivating yourself towards success.
I hate it when bad weather sends the mood down into the dumps. Could poor weather running be worth a try? I share my opinion on the matter as well as my take on indoor solutions. Studies from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0024320519307623 and https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228972471_Virtual_Cycling_Effects_of_immersion_and_a_virtual_coach_on_motivation_and_presence_in_a_home_fitness_application. Find me on Twitter @brickets.
Getting injured is a part of an active lifestyle sadly. We don't want it to ever happen, but it will one day. How do I cope with lost time by being productive. Some science that can be beneficial to recovery: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0024320519307623. Find me on Twitter @brickets.
Without a teacher, learning things from scratch can sometimes be painful or time wasted. I talk about the importance of goal setting, as well as things to make your runs just a bit better to start off with. Find me on Twitter @brickets.
You're probably more similar to Ed than you think. I hope to give inspiration and motivation, through sharing small pieces of my life. It's how I began running, and how I've fallen into a positive attitude with a massive turnaround. Find me on Twitter @brickets.