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i knew i should not have gone this morning, now my foot is hurting.
i read its quite possible to fracture the Metatarsal bones whilst running,
i think i may go for an x-ray, but i hate going to hospital, then them telling me there is nothing wrong, i feel like a "puff" lol
You could just try the RICE option first.
i prefere pasta
sorry, bad joke
EDIT
Rest:
It doesn't need too much explanation. Your body needs to rest in order to recover.
Ice:
Wrap ice cubes in a wet towel, or take a cold pack, and put it on the injured area. Don't put ice directly over the injury because it can produce blisters and ice burns. The time limit for an ice application is 15 minutes, but you can repeat it every hour
Compression:
The goal here is to lower the blood irrigation at the injured area. You can use a bandage, but be aware to not tie it too thigh and block the blood circulation, which can cause gangrene. You can alternate the compression with ice applications. If the injured area became numb, release the bandaging.
Elevation:
Elevating the injured member reduces the blood pressure at the area.
the ice has made it worse
Puff. Or is that poof?
How many times in this thread have you read 'do not train whilst carrying an injury'? :roll:
Puff. Or is that poof?
How many times in this thread have you read 'do not train whilst carrying an injury'? :roll: you dont seem to take any notice of it either;)
but to be fair, i thought it had gone
you dont seem to take any notice of it either;)
but to be fair, i thought it had gone
Yes, well. Most definitely a case of do what I say not what I do.
:wink:
inflemation of the big tendon
im out of action for about 2 weeks,
i have a charity race this friday, which im part of a 4 man team, its running a mile around caerphilly castle in fancy dress, in pairs carrying a stretcher with a big lump of cheese on it, but looks like im out, i think i could get away with a mile, but doctors orders say no
hmmmm, back to the gym and cross trainner it is then, should be ok?
hmmmm, back to the gym and cross trainner it is then, should be ok?
No. If you want to keep your fitness levels up, go swimming. Rest the injury.
just swam ½ a mile
i thought i did not like swimming, but it was not that bad,
im not sure if its worth seiing a phiyso(?)
just swam ½ a mile
i thought i did not like swimming, but it was not that bad,
im not sure if its worth seiing a phiyso(?)
Why? Just do what you were told to do and rest the injury.
Yay for running :-D
bit sweaty though
4.37 miles today. Yes, every 0.01miles counts.
4.37 miles today. Yes, every 0.01miles counts.
4.21 for me, and yes they all add up on fetch dont they ? :D
I have not run since last Thursday. Going for a 6 mile run today though. Well done Sarah. :)
welcome back sarah.
against all advice i did the charity run on friday. (they could not get anyone to replace me, and i did not want to let the team down)
and we came 3rd, foot seems ok now, but still going to stick to swimming for an other week, its heaving rain anyway, so its not too bad.
I completed my first Half Marathon yesterday in an official time of 1:53:00 (net 1:51.53). My knees hurt like feck (softened during the run by a 'brofen before the start and another at 9 miles) but my legs felt pretty reasonable all the way way through and are ok today, though my quads are a little sore.
I enjoyed it and I guess I've been bitten a little by the bug as I am tempted to do another and see if I can get that time down any with better training combined with the tiny bit of experience I've gained. However before I can think about that I think I need to spend some time and effort working out what is wrong with my knees in case I'm doing myself damage.
I found a watch to wear and in terms of chasing a time I was really glad I did as without it I would have had no idea how I was doing. I did find trying to do the maths to work out my split for even just the last mile really difficult whilst running, I couldn't work out my overall average after about 5 miles. I've also never been so pleased to see little signs (mile markers) at the side of a path!
I went out for the first ~5 miles at about 8:30\mile, then I think the pace (of the person I was following) slowed to more like 8:45 (though I'm sure we did one 9 minute mile) and after a few miles of that I was a bit worried about my time so I struck out on my own. I think I was then still only doing 8:45s but they were at least 8:45s. I tried to up it a tiny bit at 11miles (no idea if I succeeded) and then again at 12miles (again no idea if I did or not), I did then have a bit of a worry that I might feck myself up so close to the finish so backed off for the third quarter of the 13th mile before sprinting the last 100 meters.
All in all a good experience, one I'll repeat but I should really sort my knees out before I do.
When I got the pain it was like being stabbed in the outside of my leg at knee level, very painful. Another sign of ITB pain is that it can be felt much more when walking down steps.
It's still not as being stabbed in the knee, but after having a second bout of this I can absolutely agree with it being worse when going down steps. I've resorted to going down them backwards. Looks funny to people watching you do it at work but at least I feel I've got a good excuse.
I did some reading about ITB, but I was wary about doing a self diagnosis. However reading your (flymo) posts again I'm thinking it's more and more possible that this is what I'm suffering. There seem to be lots of possible causes though, each with different resolutions.
I take heart from the fact my shins are fine though!
The knee is regarded as one of the most complex joints in the body mate, however a lot of knee problems are caused by imbalances in the ankle area, saying that the whole stresses and strains put on muscles and joints through running are a bit of a minefield, good luck with it though, and well done on your HM thats a good time for a first go, think my first one was 1:51 or something, never beat it though cos of injuries tbh.Stick with it. :thumbsup:
It's still not as being stabbed in the knee, but after having a second bout of this I can absolutely agree with it being worse when going down steps. I've resorted to going down them backwards. Looks funny to people watching you do it at work but at least I feel I've got a good excuse.
I did some reading about ITB, but I was wary about doing a self diagnosis. However reading your (flymo) posts again I'm thinking it's more and more possible that this is what I'm suffering. There seem to be lots of possible causes though, each with different resolutions.
I take heart from the fact my shins are fine though!
Ideally I would recommend that you go and see a good physio. I did as I felt my marathon training was at risk and it really did help. There's the added bonus that they know what they are talking about :-)
In my experience I agreed with some of what my physio said and not with other areas, after all its extremely difficult for them to understand exactly what pain you are experiencing and what it feels like. I found the most useful thing was that the physio was able to elliminate things that it definately wasnt.
Doing the various exercises that benefit treatment of ITB will not do you any harm and possibly should be introduced into your warmup routine and stretch routine anyway. Just dont focus on one specific area of your body at the expense of others.
And the most important advice....dont ignore the pain or mask it with painkillers to run. As a one off to get through a race I can understand but I wouldnt personally want to continue with that approach as the norm.
I went from being unable to run from the pain with 2 or 3 months to go before the London marathon, to running it with no strap supports or any kind of pain relief. Also I was up and about walking normally within 3 hours of finishing, I firmly believe that was purely down to good preparation and a good stretch routine.
Bloody good effort on the half marathon by the way, thats a good time.
Got anything lined up in the coming months Flymo ? was going to do the Warrington HM but suffering a lack of motivation atm.
Got anything lined up in the coming months Flymo ? was going to do the Warrington HM but suffering a lack of motivation atm.
Nothing planned at the moment no. Was considering a local 10k in Hoylake later this year. When is the Warrington half then?
Nothing like a race entry to get you motivated to run :-)
I think its early Oct, its actually known as the ''New balance english half marathon''
http://www.english-half.co.uk/
was all up for it a couple of weeks ago as well, dunno whats occurred tbh, also doing a 10k in Delamere forest in about 6 weeks time for cancer research
I'm also aware that you can have knee problems from imbalances in things above the knee. So one of the things I am going to try, which I can't see doing any harm, is general improvement of my leg muscles. I have been neglecting them relying on just my training runs which of course means if there is an imbalance I've probably been making it worse and worse. So some overall training (I'm especially thinking of my quads) to make my legs stronger might help me.
I'm just wary of physio or whatever being a potentially bottomless pit and I'm scared of that.
I'm also aware that you can have knee problems from imbalances in things above the knee. So one of the things I am going to try, which I can't see doing any harm, is general improvement of my leg muscles. I have been neglecting them relying on just my training runs which of course means if there is an imbalance I've probably been making it worse and worse. So some overall training (I'm especially thinking of my quads) to make my legs stronger might help me.
I'm just wary of physio or whatever being a potentially bottomless pit and I'm scared of that.
A lot of top athletes do excercise around there sport, by that I mean runners do light weights in the gym etc, couldnt do you any harm to offer an alternative to high impact excercise, swimming and cycling come to mind, are you on any of the running forums ? fetch or runnersworld ? there,s a lot of good advice on them both, but like any internet forum you need to sift the whaet from the chaff as it where ;)
www.runnersworld.co.uk (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk)
www.fetcheveryone.com (http://www.fetcheveryone.com)
you may well be a member of both, fetch is really good with all its training log tools etc
Ideally I would recommend that you go and see a good physio...
Bloody good effort on the half marathon by the way, thats a good time.
Sorry didn't see this reply earlier as it was on the next page.
Physio - You're right of course, I need to buck up the nerve (and find a "good" one) and get on with it and stop wimping out.
Painkillers - I don't\wouldn't use them in general - I was just wanted to give myself the best chance of getting round.
Time - Thankyou very much.
A lot of top athletes do excercise around there sport... are you on any of the running forums ?...
I'm not on any of those forums nor have I even looked at the sites other than possibly landing their from a google search when doing my rather limited research for the half.
I don't really consider myself to be a runner though perhaps I need to realise that it's a hat you can wear along with others. I signed up for the half as a way of marking turning 30. Having done it and actually enjoyed it and got a respectable time I am encouraged to take things a bit further.
So next steps for me I guess are to continue reading around - including checking out those forums; go see a physio and perhaps get my gait analysed and see what's said there.
2mths - they're right that is a cracking time. Have you seen a physio yet? If not join fetcheveryone.com and put a post on there, there is a woman on there who is a physio teacher and will put you in touch with someone in your area.
Also I find fetch a great motivator as I log all my runs on there and it gives you a simple view of your mileage.
I put in a 1000 mile target this year as I logged 750 ish last year and wanted to do a few more, fetch counts it down etc. After a 20 miler yesterday I moved on to 999 miles for the year, which feels like a bit of an accomplishment.
There are also silly things on there like:
So far in 2009 you've run 999.41 miles. That's 1.14 times The distance from Lands End to John O'Groats..
Sad but I like it.
My 20 miler yesterday was a hilly one, but felt quite solid apart from a bit of a twinge on my ankle. Managed to do it in 2:51 and it was bloody hot too. So quite happy, glad for a rest day today.
I've not seen a physio yet. I have signed up to fetcheveryone.com (username = Doolin). I hadn't thought about posting on there for a physio recommendation - great idea.
I did like what I saw, but having not run since 'that' run I've not been back on the site. I need to get out and try a small run soon though.
Are you still in pain?
Don't run if you are search out a physio and go from there.
I'm not in pain. It was bad the next day, but subsided a lot after that. However a sensation remained noticeable for a week or maybe two.
It might just be my imagination but I think I notice discomfort in my knees and ankles occasionally when playing badminton or at kickboxing class. So I've been avoiding running which was the thing I attribute to starting the problems.
Thinking about this... I've also realised that first thing in the morning my heel is stiff, though it eases after a few steps. So I'm thinking I probably need to sort myself out on the stretching front as perhaps tight muscles etc are pulling on my knees and ankles causing problems.
Haven't run for a while but thought I had better do something about it. I managed a 6 mile run this morning didn't time it as I just want to get back into the swing of things again. I am going for another run at lunch time :D
I did another four miles at lunch time had an awful stitch most of the way round but still kept going. 10 miles today :D
Alpinestarhero
10-08-09, 11:44 AM
Right
I've had enough of running out of breath after a short jog. It would appear hat just because there is nothing of me, it dosnt mean I cant be unfit.
SO I'm going to start running with maria. I know I should be doing stretches and stuff, but whats the best way to warm up (the correct way!) and also warm down, so I dont do myself a nasty?
Right
I've had enough of running out of breath after a short jog. It would appear hat just because there is nothing of me, it dosnt mean I cant be unfit.
SO I'm going to start running with maria. I know I should be doing stretches and stuff, but whats the best way to warm up (the correct way!) and also warm down, so I dont do myself a nasty?
When I warm up/cool down these are some of the stretches that I do.
http://www.jogscotland.org.uk/programmes/stretching
Tips for stretching pdf on there you can download and print off.
These are common stretches and ones that were used in my army days and they are still in use :).
Mind you I don't tend to stretch off before or after a run :roll:
Alpinestarhero
10-08-09, 02:17 PM
:Dthanks
Foxy - no running for ages and then a double totally 10 miles, you must be super fit....
Right
I've had enough of running out of breath after a short jog. It would appear hat just because there is nothing of me, it dosnt mean I cant be unfit.
SO I'm going to start running with maria. I know I should be doing stretches and stuff, but whats the best way to warm up (the correct way!) and also warm down, so I dont do myself a nasty?
I don't do any stretching before going for a run. I just take the first mile relatively easy to let my muscles warm up and loosen up a bit.
I always stretch for 10-15 mins after I complete a run though.
If you are getting out of breath after a short run, the chances are you are going a bit too quickly to start off with. I think every single person in this thread has made this mistake when starting running.
Start out slowly, so it feels like you are actually slowing yourself down then see how that feels.
Good luck mate.
I'm starting to go running by the end of the week. Starting off doing about a mile i think and then hope to manage doing 4 mile by the end of next month.
is the org having a fitness surge? :-)
I do the same Kev, if the distance doesnt justify a proper warmup and stretch at the start then I simply treat the run itself as the warmup so to speak. I always take time to stretch properly afterwards.
For a really long run I do a warmup session for 10 mins first, then a stretch then the actual run, followed by a cool down and stretch afterwards.
Foxy - no running for ages and then a double totally 10 miles, you must be super fit....
I am not super fit but once I start a run I never stop, I keep going until I finish it. I do have a natural level of fitness though which allows me to do that so if I stop for a while, I may not be as fast as I have been but I can keep going.
I ran at lunch time with one of the guys at work who is slower than me so I knew I would be able to do the 4 miles albeit I got a stitch, which is still hurting now :rolleyes:. We still beat his fastest time though :D. I shall be running again in the morning :).
If you are getting out of breath after a short run, the chances are you are going a bit too quickly to start off with. I think every single person in this thread has made this mistake when starting running.
Start out slowly, so it feels like you are actually slowing yourself down then see how that feels.
Good luck mate.
Indeed. I always start off slowly and work my way into my run and find I naturally get faster. If you start off slowly and ease yourself into your run you don't have to try to go to fast as speed will come the more you run. You will also start to enjoy it more after a couple of runs after you find your rhythmn etc... There are quite a few orgers that have started out running this year and have achieved so much more than they thought they would :D.
is the org having a fitness surge? :-)
I have just had two weeks in Devon, where although I did go running I didn't follow my schedule to the letter and did what I could when I could without upsetting anyone. The hills were hard as nails and everywhere.
Now I'm back I can feel the benefit of the hills, in fact on Sundays 20 I put 3 big hills in the route and still managed to average 8:33 m/m.
Running is feeling quite solid at the moment, I wish the marathon was in a couple of weeks not October!
im back
sort of............. been out of action for a few weeks with inflamed tendon in my foot, so i planned 3 miles yesterday, at 2 miles i could feel a slight niggle. so i just walked the last mile
i have a half marathan in oct, so need to get fixed soon
Did the AR trampolining help mate?
I did just over 8 miles this morning and ready to go again at lunch time :D
im back
sort of............. been out of action for a few weeks with inflamed tendon in my foot, so i planned 3 miles yesterday, at 2 miles i could feel a slight niggle. so i just walked the last mile
i have a half marathan in oct, so need to get fixed soon
Great news Hovis. What run are you doing in Oct? Take it easy though you don't want to injure yourself further.
Another 4 mile run at lunch time and my stitch from yesterday has finally gone :D.
That's it just did a cracking little recovery run in the heat and have now done my mileage target for the year....1000 miles DONE.
That's it just did a cracking little recovery run in the heat and have now done my mileage target for the year....1000 miles DONE.
That is really impressive. Did you change your trainers at any time or have you kept running in the same ones?
Many times - I am a trainer *****!
In fact aside from my bad back it's the only reason I run.
I still favour asics kayano's, but have a pair of Nike Equalons which I also like.
Taking the kids to the cinema this morning and will be looking for a new pair after!
just done 3 miles. and it was hard, i wanted to give up after about 2, my legs were aching, and felt like jelly. and i was just not enjoying it, after about a month of not running
im meant to be doing another half marathon in october, its going to be hard to get back to that sort of distance, but at the moment im not sure if i even want to
:(
just done 3 miles. and it was hard, i wanted to give up after about 2, my legs were aching, and felt like jelly. and i was just not enjoying it, after about a month of not running
im meant to be doing another half marathon in october, its going to be hard to get back to that sort of distance, but at the moment im not sure if i even want to
:(
Hovis, if your legs felt like jelly are you eating in the mornings before your run? It might be lack of food/energy that is causing your legs to feel like Jelly.
Don't be despondent. You know you can run the distance as you have done, you just have to be more patient with yourself. You will soon get back to how you were. You are probably thinking of the distances that you used to run and are now having to take a step back. Well after injury especially most people do.
You will get there Hovis and you are doing well getting back out there and running. Remember how much you have enjoyed it up until your injury. Sorry for rambling. Foxy :D
just done 3 miles. and it was hard, i wanted to give up after about 2, my legs were aching, and felt like jelly. and i was just not enjoying it, after about a month of not running
im meant to be doing another half marathon in october, its going to be hard to get back to that sort of distance, but at the moment im not sure if i even want to
:(
Mate - you are just having one of those days. We all get them, one day you could do a fast 10 miler the next day struggle to do 2 miles, no rhyme or reason either.
If you have had a month of then it is tough to get your legs going again, stick with it you'll be right by october!
Another 4 miles today at lunch time :D
I got some new shoes as expected...will be taking them out for a 14 mile lsr in a couple of hours time.
I got some new shoes as expected...will be taking them out for a 14 mile lsr in a couple of hours time.
That sounds quite a long way to go with new trainers that you haven't worn running before. Which pair did you get the Asics kayano's again or the Nike Equalons?
I only buy about 2 pairs a year. Mind you I do have a pair for work and a pair at home. I have the Nike Air Max Moto 6's which are great for me. I have had the Moto 3's, 4's and 5's too.
Neither I bought the new Nike Lunar Glide +, ran 14 miles in them and really hate them - they are going back in about half an hour to be swapped for either Equalons or Kayanos.
Most trainers are fine out of the box and don't really require any breaking in, these ones are awful. It's true what they say "Don't believe the hype" I did and regret it as I now have blisters on the top of each toe.
Havent done much running since London, finally started putting the miles in again and going to sign up for the Cardiff half. Nothing like a race to get motivated
What's the way to get back into this stuff?
Used to box, play rugby, run and play for 3 football teams..
In other words, I was fit as ****.
Then went to college, gave up everything for a reason or another, starting smoking and drinking.
Start a wee training programme?
20 minute run, 3 times a week, for 2 weeks, then 25 minutes 3 times a week for week 3 & 4, and week 5&6 30 mins 3 times a week.
What do you guys think?
I am seriously unfit and out of shape/
Not exactly overweight, just undefined.
yes mate take it slow and you might be suprised at the amount of fitness you maintained. good luck
this sounds familiar.....I did London at the end of April and a local 10K on a hot day about 2 months ago. Since then I dont think I've strung a complete training week together. I've done plenty of running but never a full week.
So this week is the week I complete one, another 3 miles today and then a 6 miler on Saturday. I think once I'm over that little milestone I'll be off and running again.
I'm surprised how I've managed to maintain some pace though. Last year there is no way I could throw on a pair of trainers and run a 3 miler at 8:10 pace, today its doable without too much trouble.
I really want to build the distance back up but maintain this pace if possible, I was running London in 9:10 for most of the distance so if I can hold this together for some longer distances again I'll be very happy.
Neither I bought the new Nike Lunar Glide +, ran 14 miles in them and really hate them - they are going back in about half an hour to be swapped for either Equalons or Kayanos.
Most trainers are fine out of the box and don't really require any breaking in, these ones are awful. It's true what they say "Don't believe the hype" I did and regret it as I now have blisters on the top of each toe.
Did they change them for you? If so which ones did you get as a replacement pair? Are your blisters too bad to try out your new trainers?
It seems a few of us are getting back out there this week. I did 6 miles this lunch time :D.
Did they change them for you? If so which ones did you get as a replacement pair? Are your blisters too bad to try out your new trainers?
No quibbles, got some old faithful Kayano's and will be doing a 6 mile recovery run soon, once Mrs.H comes home and assumes parental responsibility from me.
Just signed up for the Cardiff half, 65 days to go
Usuall do the half in about 1.55 this time will do it in 1.45 or less, i hope
Good luck with it mate - just back from a 6 mile recovery run, glad for a rest day tomorrow, have done 46 miles since sunday.
46 miles in five days that is very good going mate , my best so far this year is 84 miles a month, and i payed for that with bad knees for a while. At my age i should know better but as the saying goes "Pain is temporary, glory lasts for ever".
Roll on 0600 tomorrow for the next run.:D
0600? sod that :-)
Dont think I could tear myself away from my bed at that time.
0600, pah that is almost lunch time for me ;). I get up at 05:15 to do my morning runs. Managed it 3 times this week.
I did 8 miles this morning and have completed 40 miles so far this week :D.
Just signed up for the Cardiff half, 65 days to go
Usuall do the half in about 1.55 this time will do it in 1.45 or less, i hope
Hovis is doing that one as well isn't he? How is the training going for it? Sounds as if it is going well with the time you are aiming for :).
Training is going well, my normall pace is about 9.30 a mile, which i find very easy. What i need to do is up my pace a little & keep motivated to get out running every day
im hoping to do cardiff, need to up the training though, as im not running much at the mo
sub 2 hours will be fine,
i did my last half in 1.58
Training is going well, my normall pace is about 9.30 a mile, which i find very easy. What i need to do is up my pace a little & keep motivated to get out running every day
Sounds like you are doing well and it is good that you have something to aim for. I know what you mean about keeping motivated. I find it hard to motivate myself for my morning runs but at lunch times I run with a guy at work and find that we motivate each other to even just get out there. Do you run on your own or do you have someone to run with?
im hoping to do cardiff, need to up the training though, as im not running much at the mo
sub 2 hours will be fine,
i did my last half in 1.58
Just make sure that you do not make your injury worse during your training Hovis. How is your injury now? Are you nearly fully recovered?
not sure?
i did 3 miles the other day, and it was ok, im just going to build it up gradualy again.
should be ok,
and how about a bet on who comes first out of me and ian? i think ed was intrested it the cardiff half aswell
edit, just seen ians plans on 1.45, he wins lol
not sure?
i did 3 miles the other day, and it was ok, im just going to build it up gradualy again.
should be ok,
and how about a bet on who comes first out of me and ian? i think ed was intrested it the cardiff half aswell
edit, just seen ians plans on 1.45, he wins lol
Something for you to aim for Hovis. How about starting a poll for you and Ian? ;) Are you starting your 5k runs again?
Only said i was hoping to do a 1.45 half, doing it is another thing. Due to the nature of my job i find myself working away from home allot, which is when i find it hard to stay motivated & get out running.
I usuall run on my own though thats as i usually go before work, if i waited untill i got there i could run with friends.
Have done the Cardiff marathon & Cardiff Half a few times now. it didnt look like i would be able to do it this year as i was due to go to Bavaria. thats now been cancelled so Cardiff here we go.
Its a nice flat course so i am hoping for a PB, sub 1.54
Are you starting your 5k runs again?
next week i hope
trouble is, a few of us go out on the bikes on a saturday now
1:45 is a tough half time, good luck with it though if you can do a 1:54 then if everything is right on the day and you've done the mileage it is do able.
Did anyone see Usain Bolt the other day? Superb.
I managed about 15 ish miles yesterday, but felt rough so didn't push it too much.
need to start uping my pace to around 8.03 which will take some doing.
Are you doing shorter runs too Ian?
I did 4 miles yesterday, I have a slight injury on my right foot, not sure if I tied up my laces too tight :rolleyes:.
5 miles yesterday for me.
it was not easy, but i enjoyed it, it seemed slow, but i did not time it, just happy to be building the distances up at the moment
Just signed up for the Cardiff half, 65 days to go
are you doing it for charity?
i see on the site if you do it for banardos, you get anextra lucky bag, personalised vest and a massage after the run
I just managed a V02 max 800m intervals session and my chest feels a bit better, funny eh. I thought it would kill me!
I just managed a V02 max 800m intervals session and my chest feels a bit better, funny eh. I thought it would kill me!
What is a V02 max 800m intervals session?
Did anyone see Usain Bolt the other day? Superb.
Just saw it today, he looked like he was just sauntering. Awesome :notworthy:!!!
Link here if anyone else missed it :cool:.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/athletics/8204505.stm
I watched the 10k last night too 26 and a bit minutes - that is sprint pace the whole way round.
What is a V02 max 800m intervals session?
Not too sure I really know either to be honest.
2 mile warm up then:
800m at 5k pace (for me about 6:50 m/m because I'm a little fatty) then 800m at recovery pace - did that 5 times
then finished off the remainder with a recovery, hard work too. Very close to max HR the whole time.
just done 6 miles with my mate, the pace seemed faster than i was used to, and we were talking, if i was on my own, i think i would have walked a bit, but as he was there i did not want to slow him down
the sweet is dripping off me and although it was hard, it was good to have someone to push me
im still not sure if i prefere running alone or not though?
I have been suffering from patellar tendinitis for the last year or so, and have been having numerous physio and ultra-sound treatment.
Now, my doctor has suggested if I want to start running again then I must purchase these, in order to keep the alignment of this tender:-
http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Sports-Support-Orthotics-Large-1-Pair_867872/
Anyone tried these?
Sorry if this is a derail, and if so, can a Mod move to a new ideal banter thread.
Did 6 miles this morning, average pace 9 minuite miles, which i found quite easy. up the pace a little tomorrow.
not doing Cardiff for charity, after london dont like like to ask for money again.
I have been suffering from patellar tendinitis for the last year or so, and have been having numerous physio and ultra-sound treatment.
Now, my doctor has suggested if I want to start running again then I must purchase these, in order to keep the alignment of this tender:-
http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Sports-Support-Orthotics-Large-1-Pair_867872/
Anyone tried these?
Sorry if this is a derail, and if so, can a Mod move to a new ideal banter thread.
Alright Lloydie welcome to the running thread.
Si (stig of the Dump) wears orthotics but I believe they are custom ones and were made after physio.
Sign up on www.fetcheveryone.com and post about it and see what comes back.
Sorry I can't be of more help mate. Get it sorted though and we'll get you trained up for a 10k in no time.
Alright Lloydie welcome to the running thread.
Si (stig of the Dump) wears orthotics but I believe they are custom ones and were made after physio.
Cheers mate.
Oh really, sounds interesting, might send him a pm about them. Will sign up to fetcheveryone and see what they say.
cheers Kev.
just done 6 miles with my mate, the pace seemed faster than i was used to, and we were talking, if i was on my own, i think i would have walked a bit, but as he was there i did not want to slow him down
the sweet is dripping off me and although it was hard, it was good to have someone to push me
im still not sure if i prefere running alone or not though?
It sounds like you enjoyed running with your mate, talking and doing the 6 miles without stopping :thumbsup: . You might like running with your mate sometimes and on your own at other times.
I did 10.5k at lunch time with a work colleague. We were chatting on the way round and I felt like I could have just kept on going for miles and miles even with my foot injury.
Just done 3miles (not the parkrun) it seemed slow, just checked and its 45 secs faster than the last time i did it, which was about a month ago
yay
Just done 3miles (not the parkrun) it seemed slow, just checked and its 45 secs faster than the last time i did it, which was about a month ago
yay
That's great Hovis, you still up for the half then?
I did 10.5km again at lunch time yesterday, not looking at times yet as only just started running again :)
did an 8 miler this morning with some 100m strides, just 14 miles tomorrow.
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