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Jonny69 · 21-09-2011, 21:11

Ow, ow, ow. Well I've done something to my foot and it's really painful. Noticed it this morning; a sharp pain in the muscle (I think) that runs over the arch of my foot. I got about 3k in and it was too painful to run on and had to get the bus. I'm hoping it's a muscle strain from the weekend so I'm not going run on it for a week or so and keep an eye. Flipping well had to sprint for the second bus as well, or sit there for another 25 minutes. Ouch.

BBx · 21-09-2011, 21:27

Bugger Jonny

rest up well.

Last 4 miles was tonight - sunday is the big day.

Eating some carbs this week in preparation with some about 5pm on sat as want them to digest properly by sunday morning so am not running 'full'

Going to be at the run from 915 so am thinking of eating porridge with banana at about 8am with cuppa tea and then just drinking water from then till the start. Take some fruit and cereal bars for afterwards...

What do you guys think?

BB x

lostkat · 21-09-2011, 22:03

The race starts at 9:45am. Personally, I always make sure I've had my breakfast at least 3 hrs before the start, so I don't think 8am is early enough.. but that's just how my body works. Yours may be different. Porridge and a banana is ideal though.

Up your water intake over the next few days. If you leave it until race day, it's too late. No more water after 8:45am on race day or you'll need the loo halfway round. Make sure you have a wee (even if you don't neeed one) just before you run. There will be huge queues so get in line.

Also, get a good night's sleep on Friday because there's a chance you will be too nervous Saturday night and end up getting a crap night's sleep. At least you have Friday's sleep to fall back on

BBx · 21-09-2011, 22:18

That means eating at 645 :/ maybe 7.30 I could do... ok

Yes am drinking lots of water this week

On my own Friday and Sat night so (fingers crossed) good night's sleep for me

- have even booted out my own father from staying cos he snores :/

Feel bad, but there's no way I can afford not sleeping on sat night... he's ok though - at my uncles not far from here

BB x

Jonny69 · 22-09-2011, 13:19

You'll be reet, don't worry about it too much! Just make sure you've eaten enough. I did the 8 miles last weekend about 40 minutes after scoffing two large Cornish pasties. As long as you're not rammo with fatty food when you start you'll be fine.

And we got no sleep in the tents

Will · 22-09-2011, 14:22

My last run I did was 3.2km in 19:20. Not particularly fast, but a fair few low gradient long lasting uphills. Tempted to go again today (but did squats and deadlifts yesterday!). Quite enjoying these short runs, certainly around where Mei lives, it's less hilly than Crystal Palace!

Haven't got good running shoes, but at the moment I only really run once a week but probably something I should invest in.

I don't think I will ever do anything long distance or be at any of your levels - whilst I have the fitness I just don't have the strength or interest to lug myself around for hours. One day it would be fun to run with someone just for a bit of company but I'd be holding them back!

jmc41 · 22-09-2011, 14:55

Dangerous

I never thought I'd do more than a few miles home, then thought I'll try for 5 miles 3 times a week, had issues so did a 5 miler and a 'long run'. That was last xmas when long was 8 miles and I'd once done 10 miles.

Now (when not injured) do 10 miler or more every week! Have to get over the first hour to really enjoy it, and first 2-3 miles still thre hardest hence I (really) suck at anything under 10k. Nor do I enjoy those distances much.

Running shoes well worth it to aim to avoid injury. Might get my gait rechecked in my newer pair this w/end as sports shop said that may have caused the initial injury, bit close to the HM to get a new pair though.

jmc41 · 23-09-2011, 20:51

Just got an email about the HM, eeeeek. Hoping I can nick a lift (off a friends wife)!

Have to pick up number and chip Sat or 7:30-9am Sunday.

Jonny69 · 24-09-2011, 08:05

Gah! Got an invite down to her folks tonight. They are out in the stick so that means a few miles of trails, woods, mud, golf course, vintage airfield and general out in the middle of nowhereness. Except my foot, MY FOOT. WHYYYYYYY!!!!!

petemc · 24-09-2011, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

I don't think I will ever do anything long distance or be at any of your levels...

I think most people who've said that end up running a half marathon at least

21-09-2011, 21:11	#1191
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Ow, ow, ow. Well I've done something to my foot and it's really painful. Noticed it this morning; a sharp pain in the muscle (I think) that runs over the arch of my foot. I got about 3k in and it was too painful to run on and had to get the bus. I'm hoping it's a muscle strain from the weekend so I'm not going run on it for a week or so and keep an eye. Flipping well had to sprint for the second bus as well, or sit there for another 25 minutes. Ouch. __________________

21-09-2011, 22:03	#1193
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	The race starts at 9:45am. Personally, I always make sure I've had my breakfast at least 3 hrs before the start, so I don't think 8am is early enough.. but that's just how my body works. Yours may be different. Porridge and a banana is ideal though. Up your water intake over the next few days. If you leave it until race day, it's too late. No more water after 8:45am on race day or you'll need the loo halfway round. Make sure you have a wee (even if you don't neeed one) just before you run. There will be huge queues so get in line. Also, get a good night's sleep on Friday because there's a chance you will be too nervous Saturday night and end up getting a crap night's sleep. At least you have Friday's sleep to fall back on __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

22-09-2011, 13:19	#1195
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	You'll be reet, don't worry about it too much! Just make sure you've eaten enough. I did the 8 miles last weekend about 40 minutes after scoffing two large Cornish pasties. As long as you're not rammo with fatty food when you start you'll be fine. And we got no sleep in the tents __________________

22-09-2011, 14:22	#1196
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	My last run I did was 3.2km in 19:20. Not particularly fast, but a fair few low gradient long lasting uphills. Tempted to go again today (but did squats and deadlifts yesterday!). Quite enjoying these short runs, certainly around where Mei lives, it's less hilly than Crystal Palace! Haven't got good running shoes, but at the moment I only really run once a week but probably something I should invest in. I don't think I will ever do anything long distance or be at any of your levels - whilst I have the fitness I just don't have the strength or interest to lug myself around for hours. One day it would be fun to run with someone just for a bit of company but I'd be holding them back! __________________ *No No!* Last edited by Will; 22-09-2011 at 15:32.

24-09-2011, 08:05	#1199
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Gah! Got an invite down to her folks tonight. They are out in the stick so that means a few miles of trails, woods, mud, golf course, vintage airfield and general out in the middle of nowhereness. Except my foot, MY FOOT. WHYYYYYYY!!!!! __________________

21-09-2011, 21:27	#1192
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Bugger Jonny rest up well. Last 4 miles was tonight - sunday is the big day. Eating some carbs this week in preparation with some about 5pm on sat as want them to digest properly by sunday morning so am not running 'full' Going to be at the run from 915 so am thinking of eating porridge with banana at about 8am with cuppa tea and then just drinking water from then till the start. Take some fruit and cereal bars for afterwards... What do you guys think? BB x

21-09-2011, 22:18	#1194
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	That means eating at 645 :/ maybe 7.30 I could do... ok Yes am drinking lots of water this week On my own Friday and Sat night so (fingers crossed) good night's sleep for me - have even booted out my own father from staying cos he snores :/ Feel bad, but there's no way I can afford not sleeping on sat night... he's ok though - at my uncles not far from here BB x

22-09-2011, 14:55	#1197
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Dangerous I never thought I'd do more than a few miles home, then thought I'll try for 5 miles 3 times a week, had issues so did a 5 miler and a 'long run'. That was last xmas when long was 8 miles and I'd once done 10 miles. Now (when not injured) do 10 miler or more every week! Have to get over the first hour to really enjoy it, and first 2-3 miles still thre hardest hence I (really) suck at anything under 10k. Nor do I enjoy those distances much. Running shoes well worth it to aim to avoid injury. Might get my gait rechecked in my newer pair this w/end as sports shop said that may have caused the initial injury, bit close to the HM to get a new pair though.

23-09-2011, 20:51	#1198
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Just got an email about the HM, eeeeek. Hoping I can nick a lift (off a friends wife)! Have to pick up number and chip Sat or 7:30-9am Sunday.