So..... running

[Kitten]

Originally Posted by jmc41

Great going BBx. Stupid people, bet the bloke (gotta be a bloke) saying he could go faster backwards couldn't run 20 miles!

My money's on Leon.

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[lostkat]

Originally Posted by Kitten

My money's on Leon

You're a winnaaaaaaaaaaaar

[Jonny69]

Right, I've twisted some arms and we're doing the Longest Parkrun in June...

a scheduled tour of local parkruns on the Sunday on or after the longest day of the year. The event is very informal and very friendly, with no registration, no sign up, no barcodes and no official timing. parkrunners are invited to do as many or as few of the courses as they want during the day, and the primary goal is to have fun. Just to add to the mix, last year a number of us cycled between courses

I feel like I want to do a minimum of 5, but I think 4 might be more realistic before hitting the pub

[Jonny69]

It's my turn for a knee injury. I managed to pull it at the end of the Parkrun, probably because it was a cross country one and because of the rough terrain. Feels quite ITB-ish to me and right down near the knee. I’ve iced it a couple of times and am basically shuffling around taking it as easy as possible. I think I was lucky it happened near the end, but it’s basically because I’ve been a bit complacent with the running recently and went for it a bit too hard when I should have been taking it easy this week.

Doesn't feel as serious as before, so with a bit of rest, anti-inflamatories, ice and coming back to it gently I should be ok long-term.

[camerajuan]

Nearly two months in and I am LOVING track once again!

The speed-endurance I once had is GONE. Utterly destroyed by 2 years out of it. Single run sharpness however is still alive and kicking. So much so that I think I may bring my official comeback a bit forward.

Open Meeting in Portsmouth 14.4.12 is my possible comeback date if all goes well. Enter on day so can leave it til the previous Thursday night's session to see if its worth it. If not, maybe Southern Mens League in Andover on the 21st and Open Meeting at my "home" track Southampton on the 25th.

Big one though, Hampshire Multi Events Champs. Monday 7th May. Long Jump, Javelin, 200m, Discus, 1500m. 10am-430pm at Mountbatten Stadium in Portsmouth.

I cannot begin to describe how much I have fallen in love with sprinting again. Camraderie at training. The twitching quads after a hard session. The energy found from nowehere on the 8th 200m of the night. Shopping for kit is so damn exciting too! It's crazy!

Hopefully I can convince someone to join me at some of these matches & get some updated videos & pictures up.

[jmc41]

Originally Posted by Jonny69

It's my turn for a knee injury. I managed to pull it at the end of the Parkrun, probably because it was a cross country one and because of the rough terrain. Feels quite ITB-ish to me and right down near the knee. I’ve iced it a couple of times and am basically shuffling around taking it as easy as possible. I think I was lucky it happened near the end, but it’s basically because I’ve been a bit complacent with the running recently and went for it a bit too hard when I should have been taking it easy this week.

Doesn't feel as serious as before, so with a bit of rest, anti-inflamatories, ice and coming back to it gently I should be ok long-term.

Hope it sorts itself soon Jonny, it took a wait and visit to our sports doc to diagnose mine, then several months of slow and short running to build back up, not good at all. Best advice is rest though, don't try to run a half marathon on it like I did.

[BBx]

Originally Posted by Jonny69

Doesn't feel as serious as before, so with a bit of rest, anti-inflamatories, ice and coming back to it gently I should be ok long-term.

Well done on the Park Run Johnny and thanks for the sponsorship! hope your knee heals soon for you

Originally Posted by camerajuan

Big one though, Hampshire Multi Events Champs. Monday 7th May. Long Jump, Javelin, 200m, Discus, 1500m. 10am-430pm at Mountbatten Stadium in Portsmouth.

Wow! Sounds immense! Good luck

Here is my 4 week (eek!) plan. (It says 5 week because I meant to post it a week ago)



Note to Coach: I have switched the 22miler to the Easter Bank Hols weekend as I will have more chance of doing it then. I think you suggested doing it this weekend but I won't be at home.

This means I have a shorter taper - what are your thoughts?

On Weds 18th April I am going to have a MOT at my gym. I have these about 3 - 6 monthly - it will be interesting to see how the Marathon training has affected my body

BB x

[lostkat]

No, don't do your 22 miler on 7th. You are better doing no more runs over 20 miles than putting a 22 miler just 2 weeks before your marathon. You must have a 2 week taper for your body to recover and build itself up for the big day. Drop it down to 16ish.

[BBx]

okey dokey I'll try to do as much as I can this Sunday then.

Thanks Coach!

BB x

[jmc41]

I'm hoping my body recovers, slow 3 miles Mon and 5 today, knee pain throughout :-( Not impressed.