So..... running - Page 55

jmc41 · 20-07-2010, 14:07

If I don't try and warm up I normally get problems after 30 mins, if I do the 5 min reasonable speed walk first I have been known to last a lot longer. When I was more active the entire 5 mins was less neccesary, but that was when I was hitting 20-25k a week no problem rather that struggling with 15.

Kitten · 20-07-2010, 14:25

I'm fine other than the numb foot. Could comfortably have carried on otherwise. Is that what you mean by problems? Do you get the same thing?

lostkat · 20-07-2010, 18:32

Sounds like you just have very tight calves Kitten. Stretching before a run is generally not thought to be beneficial, but if do a couple of mins light jogging and then stop to stretch, that should help. After your run, stretch your calves out by standing with your toes on a step and dropping the heel downwards. You'll feel a really nice stretch down the back of your legs (do one at a time if you have trouble balancing). Hold the stretch for 1 whole minute. Sounds a long time, but it takes this long for the muscle to really relax and let go.

Do your hamstrings too. The best one is to lie on the floor with one leg bent or on the floor, then pull the other leg towards your chest. Try to push back with the leg you're pulling on to intensify the stretch.

You may also benefit from some self massage of your calves with a tennis or golf ball (helps you get right into the muscle).. or just get Matt to pummel them a bit for you

Hope that helps

jmc41 · 21-07-2010, 06:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

I'm fine other than the numb foot. Could comfortably have carried on otherwise. Is that what you mean by problems? Do you get the same thing?

I get different pains, try the stretches though. I used to have different issues for a day or two after running but have some stretches that I do standardly now and recover better. Probably differs from person to person what is needed?

lostkat · 21-07-2010, 07:18

Yeah definitely, but you should always stretch out the main muscle groups after each run (quads, calves, hamstrings, hip felxor, ITB etc.)

Jonny69 · 24-08-2010, 13:31

I got some new trainers fitted up in Sweatshop in Teddington. I knew I had a bit of an odd step compared with my running buddies, so I have some with high inner support to correct my over-supination.

Went for Mizuno's again because I find them most comfortable and they offer a 30 day satisfaction guarantee even if I've run in them.

lostkat · 25-08-2010, 09:51

Excellent! Didn't know they did a satisfaction guarantee. My faves are mizuno although they're starting to wear out now. I used to over pronate but am now neutral as my running gait has changed since I first started. Gives a lot more choice in trainers. Quite fancy some Nike lunarglides next :-)

Jonny69 · 25-08-2010, 10:28

I think pronation and supination can be initially due to weakness. When I first started running (and cycling) I walked and ran with my feet very turned out. I've noticed they have straightened up now my legs have strengthened. I wouldn't mind betting my supination corrects itself with time as well.

Look at the way people who never do any exercise walk down the road. You can see how weak their legs are and they do exactly the same.

Admiral Huddy · 31-08-2010, 14:17

Yay back running a full 15 minutes on the treadmill at 13kmph with training inclines. Doing lots of leg weights too to help re-develop and strengthen my legs as I've lost so much leg muscle over the last 18 months.

Jonny69 · 01-09-2010, 12:24

13 kmph = 13000 mph, that's over mach 10

This I've got to see

20-07-2010, 14:25	#542
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I'm fine other than the numb foot. Could comfortably have carried on otherwise. Is that what you mean by problems? Do you get the same thing? __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

20-07-2010, 18:32	#543
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Sounds like you just have very tight calves Kitten. Stretching before a run is generally not thought to be beneficial, but if do a couple of mins light jogging and then stop to stretch, that should help. After your run, stretch your calves out by standing with your toes on a step and dropping the heel downwards. You'll feel a really nice stretch down the back of your legs (do one at a time if you have trouble balancing). Hold the stretch for 1 whole minute. Sounds a long time, but it takes this long for the muscle to really relax and let go. Do your hamstrings too. The best one is to lie on the floor with one leg bent or on the floor, then pull the other leg towards your chest. Try to push back with the leg you're pulling on to intensify the stretch. You may also benefit from some self massage of your calves with a tennis or golf ball (helps you get right into the muscle).. or just get Matt to pummel them a bit for you Hope that helps __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

21-07-2010, 07:18	#545
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Yeah definitely, but you should always stretch out the main muscle groups after each run (quads, calves, hamstrings, hip felxor, ITB etc.) __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

24-08-2010, 13:31	#546
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I got some new trainers fitted up in Sweatshop in Teddington. I knew I had a bit of an odd step compared with my running buddies, so I have some with high inner support to correct my over-supination. Went for Mizuno's again because I find them most comfortable and they offer a 30 day satisfaction guarantee even if I've run in them. __________________

25-08-2010, 09:51	#547
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Excellent! Didn't know they did a satisfaction guarantee. My faves are mizuno although they're starting to wear out now. I used to over pronate but am now neutral as my running gait has changed since I first started. Gives a lot more choice in trainers. Quite fancy some Nike lunarglides next :-) __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

20-07-2010, 14:07	#541
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	If I don't try and warm up I normally get problems after 30 mins, if I do the 5 min reasonable speed walk first I have been known to last a lot longer. When I was more active the entire 5 mins was less neccesary, but that was when I was hitting 20-25k a week no problem rather that struggling with 15.

25-08-2010, 10:28	#548
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I think pronation and supination can be initially due to weakness. When I first started running (and cycling) I walked and ran with my feet very turned out. I've noticed they have straightened up now my legs have strengthened. I wouldn't mind betting my supination corrects itself with time as well. Look at the way people who never do any exercise walk down the road. You can see how weak their legs are and they do exactly the same. __________________

31-08-2010, 14:17	#549
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Yay back running a full 15 minutes on the treadmill at 13kmph with training inclines. Doing lots of leg weights too to help re-develop and strengthen my legs as I've lost so much leg muscle over the last 18 months. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

01-09-2010, 12:24	#550
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	13 kmph = 13000 mph, that's over mach 10 This I've got to see __________________

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