Hi all I have the Nike running app as I couch to 5 K a couple of weeks ago and I plan on running 30 minutes 3 times a week for a few weeks.
However today I tried to run 35 minutes and all was going well, my fastest pace, more calories burned in less time, my fastest mile and 1K.
However I am disappointed as I only ran 25 minutes because when I turned back half way the wind was so strong it was weighing me and my shoulders down and I could run I was more borderline walking and as I was trying to fight through the wind my thighs, knee and shoulder was hurting (shoulders probably because it was bad posture)
Does anyone have any tips how to run in strong wind, or am I best on a treadmill when windy. As iam disappointed in myself for not having the willpower to run in strong wind.
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Don’t be disappointed, running into wind or with the wind across you takes more energy... so you will hit your endurance limits earlier. Running with the wind behind us, sadly, doesn’t benefit us as much as heading into it takes off us, so even on an out and back that’s perfectly aligned to the wind, there’s a loss in our endurance. To complete 30 minutes in higher winds we, therefore, need our regular weather endurance to be higher by running longer in good weather, or by gradually pushing it up in the wind. There’s nothing runners can do to be more aerodynamic really, unless you can run behind a pacemaker! Most of my advice for wind would be safety related, such as not running any cliff top or hill ridges with steep drops.
Also with regards to your run here, while congratulations are due on your new fastest mile and kilometre, it’s better to be slowing down when running longer. Any given run can be further or faster, but doing both at the same time increases the injury risks quite dramatically. Learning another slower pace will serve you well going forwards, and in itself would save the energy that the wind took from you, and so could be the answer to your original question.
Don't be disappointed at all. Wind I feel makes us stronger runners. Apart from enjoying the challenge of it, if it's really bad I just turn my head to the side from time to time and it works ok. I'm asthmatic so it really helps me.
Running in the wind is really hard, don't be disappointed. I live by the sea so wind is one of those things I have to live with. What I have learned so far: 1) on a hot day, run with the wind on your way out and against it on your way back, otherwise you'll get really hot. 2) on a cold day I do the opposite. 3) if it's really windy, don't worry about speed, it's all about stamina - running against strong winds is very, very hard! 4) strong winds that come at you sideways are quite dangerous so I either change my running day / time or I have been known to run up and down my downstairs 🤣 (but I was doing C25K at the time). Other than that, I tend to tackle strong winds a bit like hills - shorter steps, lean a bit into it, and try to go at an easy pace from the beginning to have plenty of energy throughout the run. Good luck with your next run in the wind, it's all a learning curve. Every run makes us stronger and teaches us something new 😀
And many congratulations on your PBs, that's really amazing!! 🤸♀️🥳👏
Thank you I’ll try to push harder next time although I think I struggle lots as I struggle to breathe correctly. It doesn’t matter how many YouTube videos I watch or anything I still haven’t cracked it
Well, in very strong winds even breathing is difficult! Maybe try what GTFC recommended, I'd never thought of doing that myself, I'll def give it a go. I think my breathing has improved since I started doing some of the NRC guided runs, starting out really slowly helps build up a good rhythm. And don't worry about having to walk for a bit, I think we can be too hard on ourselves. At the end of the day, we're out there and we're moving, that's what matters 👍💪🏃♀️
W you are doing great. Well done on your new PBS today. It may be as simple as the fact you’d run fast then encountered the wind it was all just too much in 1run. Many of us run throughout the year, I’ve had extremes of hot and cold and loads of very windy weather - northern Scotland. Take it easy and slow, think of it as strength training. Short steps and relax. Check the wind direction and maybe change your route so you have the tough windy stretch at the start, or it may be possible to have intervals of wind in your face and behind you. Treat it as a challenge and celebrate every windy run whatever speed or distance while you build your confidence. Happy running 🤗
I have one hill on my usual 5K route. I’ve had days where the winds were so strong that I felt like I was running up the hill as if on the moon. Gravity was not as effective as each time I made a running stride the wind on my back was lifting me off the ground. Just take it easier in the windy weather, it will strengthen your legs and running.
I also live by the sea. Wind is a fact of life for runners. I have a wind proof jacket, mostly for when it's cold, but that's about it. You just have to learn to love the challenge.
Personally, I'd run through storms or hot coals rather than run on a treadmill, but each to our own.
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