So..... running - Page 142

Jonny69 · 27-01-2012, 13:09

I've done so little running this year I think I'm going to sustain an injury too, unless I'm very very careful. The 10k I did last week made my knee jip a bit and I think it might have been ITB related because it didn't feel like my normal calf pull. Either way I've been disciplined and not run on it at all since. Got that Parkrun 5K in the morning which should be a nice little introduction back and something to commit to regularly. It's a good circuit with some flat and hill work and it'll be nice to meet some new runners.

What's that 16M cross-country run Kate? Sounds like my kind of thing

Will · 27-01-2012, 15:21

Use foam rollers - They're absolutely essential IMO for tissue mobilisation and recovery. Bloody painful, but a good 10-15 min session of rolling, whilst it is tender and sore the myofascial release really does help (in due time) recovery. This is certainly true for rugby training and gym training. Muscle activation and Active Release Therapy I think are valid in any form of sport, certainly for impact activities like running.

I use them every time I go to the gym, and sometimes at home when I have time to treat my calves, adductors, quads, ITB, and ever smaller spots like the TFL, hip rotators, glutes (medius and piriformis). I do it before a workout as the myofascial release is important. However, on an "off" day or, in the evening, doing it them is ideal, especially before bed.

My roller is rock hard though - I started off with a really soft one, it just doesn't cut it anymore!

Belmit · 27-01-2012, 17:44

Went out for my longest ever run last weekend - 10.43k in 59:04. Not bad considering I re-started running about three weeks ago! I've done the Moors Valley 10k in about 53 mins (my second longest run ever!) but that was almost entirely flat. Looking forward to doubling that distance in the next few months!

Matblack · 27-01-2012, 19:31

Out again tonight. I'm starting to really enjoy it again, felt rubbish all day and was dubious about running but once I get home and go and get my kit I get into run mode and it's all automatic.

Interestingly my times are coming down to around 30min for 5k despite the fact I am a lot heavier than I have been for a while, that not far off when I was at my best and a couple of stone lighter

The weight will come off in time but I'm not too worried at the moment, the fitness is more important right now especially with a 10k booked for the summer.

I'm keeping my splits a lot more consistent than I used to and at the end of 5k I still have enough left for a little finish, not much of one but a burst none the less.

I'm going to be running for NRAS from now on its their 10k in the summer, the Hughesden Manor 10 which is by all accounts a bit of a bastard hill wise which is why my new regular 5k route has a 65m elevation gain built in the 10k has 120m http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/18611748. I called NRAS to find out about sending them money and they sent me a running vest, I've never had a proper one before but for a July run I may need it!

MB

Matblack · 28-01-2012, 09:34

I think I may enter the Bedgebury Forest 10k in May, it's a trail run and I was thinking it might be a good tune up race for the Tough Mudder boys but it's a the same weekend

MB

Jonny69 · 28-01-2012, 14:45

I did my first Parkrun 5K this morning in Crystal Palace park. Managed a 21:26 which includes 75m elevation on each of the two laps. It's a proper lung buster that route

lostkat · 28-01-2012, 17:11

It's the Charnwood Hills Jonny. An infamous race in this area, only to be bettered by the Charnwood Marathon. I said I'd never do Charnwood Hills, but did it for the first time last yr and loved it. Tough, but brilliant. Bit gutted that I probably won't be doing it this year

Another goodun is the Belvoir (pronounced Beaver, uh huh huh) Challenge. 16 or 26 mile cross country walk or run around the Vale of Belvoir with... CAKE STOPS!!!

Two of my fave past times (cake & running) rolled into one, haha.

Glad you enjoyed Parkrun. You've set a benchmark now, so go back see if you can better it

Will - Got a hard foam roller.... YOWCH!! Bloody good though. I do use it, but it's so flipping painful, especially when my muscles need a proper massage. I get to a point where only a massage can sort them out because rolling them is utterly agonising and I end up easing off. I can stop with a foam roller, but if someone is massaging you, I find you're much more likely to stick it out and put up with the pain.

Well done MB. Sounds like things are going well. SO pleased you're finally enjoying it and finding your pace

There's nothing better than a run after a tough day at work. Dissolves away all my troubles and stresses.

Will · 28-01-2012, 18:36

It is painful. But as you start to loosen up in time it does get better. I agree about massage though you feel more compelled to let them carry on

Kitten · 30-01-2012, 14:51

For anyone still looking for running gear. Might be something here in the 'what's left' bit.

http://www.sportsdirect.com/january-...nning/clothing

BBx · 30-01-2012, 23:18

Picked up my new trainers tonight.

wore them for bodypump and a bit of body attack.

They are so new and shiny I don't want to wear them outside

Wanted to support local businesses and get them from the running shop in Brighton where I got my running bag, but they wanted to charge me £90

minus 10% so £81.

Sweatshop had them online for £69 reduced from £90 as they are old stock now. Plus I had £5 off for running the Brighton Marathon

yay! So got them for £64 instead of £90.

Thing is... we were in Brighton so went to see if Sweatshop Brighton had them and they didn't have my size

so I called the Sweatshop City branch in London (its in my gym) on the off-chance to see if they could order me a pair in from another store and after all of this it turns out that the branch in my gym has my ACTUAL size!!!

This is when I spent 3 days last week walking past the shop thinking... 'er shallI get my gait done and look at trainers? Nah... I'll wait for Brighton.'

Mega lol

BB x

27-01-2012, 13:09	#1411
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I've done so little running this year I think I'm going to sustain an injury too, unless I'm very very careful. The 10k I did last week made my knee jip a bit and I think it might have been ITB related because it didn't feel like my normal calf pull. Either way I've been disciplined and not run on it at all since. Got that Parkrun 5K in the morning which should be a nice little introduction back and something to commit to regularly. It's a good circuit with some flat and hill work and it'll be nice to meet some new runners. What's that 16M cross-country run Kate? Sounds like my kind of thing __________________

27-01-2012, 15:21	#1412
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Use foam rollers - They're absolutely essential IMO for tissue mobilisation and recovery. Bloody painful, but a good 10-15 min session of rolling, whilst it is tender and sore the myofascial release really does help (in due time) recovery. This is certainly true for rugby training and gym training. Muscle activation and Active Release Therapy I think are valid in any form of sport, certainly for impact activities like running. I use them every time I go to the gym, and sometimes at home when I have time to treat my calves, adductors, quads, ITB, and ever smaller spots like the TFL, hip rotators, glutes (medius and piriformis). I do it before a workout as the myofascial release is important. However, on an "off" day or, in the evening, doing it them is ideal, especially before bed. My roller is rock hard though - I started off with a really soft one, it just doesn't cut it anymore! __________________ *No No!*

27-01-2012, 17:44	#1413
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Went out for my longest ever run last weekend - 10.43k in 59:04. Not bad considering I re-started running about three weeks ago! I've done the Moors Valley 10k in about 53 mins (my second longest run ever!) but that was almost entirely flat. Looking forward to doubling that distance in the next few months! __________________

27-01-2012, 19:31	#1414
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Out again tonight. I'm starting to really enjoy it again, felt rubbish all day and was dubious about running but once I get home and go and get my kit I get into run mode and it's all automatic. Interestingly my times are coming down to around 30min for 5k despite the fact I am a lot heavier than I have been for a while, that not far off when I was at my best and a couple of stone lighter The weight will come off in time but I'm not too worried at the moment, the fitness is more important right now especially with a 10k booked for the summer. I'm keeping my splits a lot more consistent than I used to and at the end of 5k I still have enough left for a little finish, not much of one but a burst none the less. I'm going to be running for NRAS from now on its their 10k in the summer, the Hughesden Manor 10 which is by all accounts a bit of a bastard hill wise which is why my new regular 5k route has a 65m elevation gain built in the 10k has 120m http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/18611748. I called NRAS to find out about sending them money and they sent me a running vest, I've never had a proper one before but for a July run I may need it! MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

28-01-2012, 09:34	#1415
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I think I may enter the Bedgebury Forest 10k in May, it's a trail run and I was thinking it might be a good tune up race for the Tough Mudder boys but it's a the same weekend MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

28-01-2012, 14:45	#1416
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I did my first Parkrun 5K this morning in Crystal Palace park. Managed a 21:26 which includes 75m elevation on each of the two laps. It's a proper lung buster that route __________________

28-01-2012, 17:11	#1417
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	It's the Charnwood Hills Jonny. An infamous race in this area, only to be bettered by the Charnwood Marathon. I said I'd never do Charnwood Hills, but did it for the first time last yr and loved it. Tough, but brilliant. Bit gutted that I probably won't be doing it this year Another goodun is the Belvoir (pronounced Beaver, uh huh huh) Challenge. 16 or 26 mile cross country walk or run around the Vale of Belvoir with... CAKE STOPS!!! Two of my fave past times (cake & running) rolled into one, haha. Glad you enjoyed Parkrun. You've set a benchmark now, so go back see if you can better it Will - Got a hard foam roller.... YOWCH!! Bloody good though. I do use it, but it's so flipping painful, especially when my muscles need a proper massage. I get to a point where only a massage can sort them out because rolling them is utterly agonising and I end up easing off. I can stop with a foam roller, but if someone is massaging you, I find you're much more likely to stick it out and put up with the pain. Well done MB. Sounds like things are going well. SO pleased you're finally enjoying it and finding your pace There's nothing better than a run after a tough day at work. Dissolves away all my troubles and stresses. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

28-01-2012, 18:36	#1418
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It is painful. But as you start to loosen up in time it does get better. I agree about massage though you feel more compelled to let them carry on __________________ *No No!*

30-01-2012, 14:51	#1419
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	For anyone still looking for running gear. Might be something here in the 'what's left' bit. http://www.sportsdirect.com/january-...nning/clothing __________________ "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

30-01-2012, 23:18	#1420
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Picked up my new trainers tonight. wore them for bodypump and a bit of body attack. They are so new and shiny I don't want to wear them outside Wanted to support local businesses and get them from the running shop in Brighton where I got my running bag, but they wanted to charge me £90 minus 10% so £81. Sweatshop had them online for £69 reduced from £90 as they are old stock now. Plus I had £5 off for running the Brighton Marathon yay! So got them for £64 instead of £90. Thing is... we were in Brighton so went to see if Sweatshop Brighton had them and they didn't have my size so I called the Sweatshop City branch in London (its in my gym) on the off-chance to see if they could order me a pair in from another store and after all of this it turns out that the branch in my gym has my ACTUAL size!!! This is when I spent 3 days last week walking past the shop thinking... 'er shallI get my gait done and look at trainers? Nah... I'll wait for Brighton.' Mega lol BB x