So..... running - Page 51

lostkat · 25-03-2010, 16:23

If you get stitch, try altering your breathing pattern by holding you breath for 1/2 second and then carrying on. You tend to breathe out at a certain point in your running stance, so altering that may get rid of stitch. Also, avoid meals within 2 hrs of running and if it won't go away, slow down.

You still get out of breath even if you're fit you know. Your heart still needs to pump more oxygenated blood around your body when you undertake any kind if physical effort. I bet you would have been much more out of breath this time last yr!!

Increasing your distance rather than your speed will have a greater effect on your general fitness as it's cardio over a longer period of time. Less chance of injury too.

Jonny69 · 29-03-2010, 17:55

I went out for a gentle run to ease my knee back in last week. Unfortunately it ended up in tears and I was on painkillers for the next couple of days. I think I'm going to have to knock it on the head for a few weeks and strengthen my knee with low impact exercise. I've been on the bike quite a bit and it's fine, so I reckon a few weeks pedalling ought to get it strong enough to run on again.

No idea what I've done but it's shockingly painful down the front-outside and back of my knee.

Jonny69 · 04-04-2010, 21:06

Since it's quiet again I might as well post an update. The knee is painless now but I'm reluctant to run on it yet. I need to strengthen it up a bit first so I'm sticking to the bike for a few weeks. I can get my exercise without the impact and ease myself in with a bit of walking. Conveniently, I have a walking partner at work so as long as the weather stays nice I ought to be able to get running again soon

Pickers · 05-04-2010, 11:46

I just went for a run and my knee felt REALLY bad that I chickened out and quit after 25 mins (3 miles). Of course, it could be that Im still recovering from a wedding at the weekend, and choccie eggs and general pigging out that accompanies weekends at my parents house

But seriously - I do think I'm going to have to see someone about my knee. Maybe I need to do something like you jonny and build up some muscle around it through low impact excercise for a while... hmm food for thought; I'll have the duck!

Jonny69 · 05-04-2010, 12:21

I'm going to try the exercise route before the doctor because that's what they always suggest first. It'll save me one journey there.

lostkat · 05-04-2010, 12:21

Sounds like a wise idea Jonny. I don't know what your stride is like, but it might be worth shortening it. It puts a lot less pressure on your joints and you're less prone to injury if you have a shorter stride. Worth a try anyway.

Pickers - Same as above, but I think I'd go and see a sports physio if it's something that keeps giving you hassle. It probably isn't your knee at all and is one of the many muscles surrounding it, but unless you know it'll be trial & error until you find something that helps it back to health.

I did 17 miles yesterday, which felt more like 70. From about mile 9 I was ready to give up and had to talk myself out of phoning Leon to get me several times. Still, I made it and it was a decent pace even though it felt awful.

It knocked my confidence slightly because I really couldn't have run another 9 miles on top of that, but I had a pep talk with a friend from running club last night and was reassured that everyone is feeling knackered by this stage in the training and that tapering (gradually dropping mileage until race day) will sort everything out so that I'll feel fresh as a daisy... I hope so!!

I've also managed to kill a pair of trainers since Jan as I've done almost 400 miles. My knees started hurting last weekend, which for me is a sign that I need new trainers. So, I ordered a new pair (identical to the ones I have) and broke them in yesterday. It could also be a reason why I felt so rubbish because my legs weren't used to all the springy boingyness that you get from new trainers.

Anyway, looking forward to my taper now. Half marathon next weekend and I'm hoping for a PB. I should be able to make it as long as I don't feel like I did yesterday!!

Jonny69 · 05-04-2010, 12:54

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Sounds like a wise idea Jonny. I don't know what your stride is like, but it might be worth shortening it. It puts a lot less pressure on your joints and you're less prone to injury if you have a shorter stride. Worth a try anyway.

That's interesting, duly noted

I think it's from the hills in Guildford coupled with not really being strong enough to tackle a run like that. Not enough strength on the legs and I injured a knee. Will give the stride thing a go, I don't think I have a particularly long stride but I can probably use that advice when I start running again

Kitten · 05-04-2010, 15:16

well done for powering through Kate, we're all behind you here! (not literally, I'd have dropped off at around the 3 mile mark)

lostkat · 05-04-2010, 16:25

Aww thanks

I've signed up for support points ran by 2 forums I post on at mile 17 and mile 22, so I'll be getting hugs & jelly babies from people I speak to on the Runners World & Fetch Everyone forums

Quited excited about meeting people.

I will bring my map with all the pubs marked so anyone who wants to sit and wait for me to come by can do so in comfort with a drink in their hand. I can also try and work out what time I'd be due to pass.

Have you started your RFL training yet?

petemc · 06-04-2010, 12:50

Wishing you all the best Kate

Not sure if we can be there on the day. We'll definitely be watching for you on TV.

25-03-2010, 16:23	#501
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	If you get stitch, try altering your breathing pattern by holding you breath for 1/2 second and then carrying on. You tend to breathe out at a certain point in your running stance, so altering that may get rid of stitch. Also, avoid meals within 2 hrs of running and if it won't go away, slow down. You still get out of breath even if you're fit you know. Your heart still needs to pump more oxygenated blood around your body when you undertake any kind if physical effort. I bet you would have been much more out of breath this time last yr!! Increasing your distance rather than your speed will have a greater effect on your general fitness as it's cardio over a longer period of time. Less chance of injury too. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

29-03-2010, 17:55	#502
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I went out for a gentle run to ease my knee back in last week. Unfortunately it ended up in tears and I was on painkillers for the next couple of days. I think I'm going to have to knock it on the head for a few weeks and strengthen my knee with low impact exercise. I've been on the bike quite a bit and it's fine, so I reckon a few weeks pedalling ought to get it strong enough to run on again. No idea what I've done but it's shockingly painful down the front-outside and back of my knee. __________________

04-04-2010, 21:06	#503
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Since it's quiet again I might as well post an update. The knee is painless now but I'm reluctant to run on it yet. I need to strengthen it up a bit first so I'm sticking to the bike for a few weeks. I can get my exercise without the impact and ease myself in with a bit of walking. Conveniently, I have a walking partner at work so as long as the weather stays nice I ought to be able to get running again soon __________________

05-04-2010, 11:46	#504
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	I just went for a run and my knee felt REALLY bad that I chickened out and quit after 25 mins (3 miles). Of course, it could be that Im still recovering from a wedding at the weekend, and choccie eggs and general pigging out that accompanies weekends at my parents house But seriously - I do think I'm going to have to see someone about my knee. Maybe I need to do something like you jonny and build up some muscle around it through low impact excercise for a while... hmm food for thought; I'll have the duck! __________________ Pictures

05-04-2010, 12:21	#505
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I'm going to try the exercise route before the doctor because that's what they always suggest first. It'll save me one journey there. __________________

05-04-2010, 12:21	#506
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Sounds like a wise idea Jonny. I don't know what your stride is like, but it might be worth shortening it. It puts a lot less pressure on your joints and you're less prone to injury if you have a shorter stride. Worth a try anyway. Pickers - Same as above, but I think I'd go and see a sports physio if it's something that keeps giving you hassle. It probably isn't your knee at all and is one of the many muscles surrounding it, but unless you know it'll be trial & error until you find something that helps it back to health. I did 17 miles yesterday, which felt more like 70. From about mile 9 I was ready to give up and had to talk myself out of phoning Leon to get me several times. Still, I made it and it was a decent pace even though it felt awful. It knocked my confidence slightly because I really couldn't have run another 9 miles on top of that, but I had a pep talk with a friend from running club last night and was reassured that everyone is feeling knackered by this stage in the training and that tapering (gradually dropping mileage until race day) will sort everything out so that I'll feel fresh as a daisy... I hope so!! I've also managed to kill a pair of trainers since Jan as I've done almost 400 miles. My knees started hurting last weekend, which for me is a sign that I need new trainers. So, I ordered a new pair (identical to the ones I have) and broke them in yesterday. It could also be a reason why I felt so rubbish because my legs weren't used to all the springy boingyness that you get from new trainers. Anyway, looking forward to my taper now. Half marathon next weekend and I'm hoping for a PB. I should be able to make it as long as I don't feel like I did yesterday!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

05-04-2010, 15:16	#508
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	well done for powering through Kate, we're all behind you here! (not literally, I'd have dropped off at around the 3 mile mark) __________________ "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

05-04-2010, 16:25	#509
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Aww thanks I've signed up for support points ran by 2 forums I post on at mile 17 and mile 22, so I'll be getting hugs & jelly babies from people I speak to on the Runners World & Fetch Everyone forums Quited excited about meeting people. I will bring my map with all the pubs marked so anyone who wants to sit and wait for me to come by can do so in comfort with a drink in their hand. I can also try and work out what time I'd be due to pass. Have you started your RFL training yet? __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

06-04-2010, 12:50	#510
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Wishing you all the best Kate Not sure if we can be there on the day. We'll definitely be watching for you on TV. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!