So..... running - Page 52

petemc · 08-04-2010, 13:53

3rd week now. I'm doing 3 5k's each week. Tues/Thurs/Sat. I've started to meet my gf at her gym on Tues/Thurs to run with her on hills now not just the flat prom. Its a bit tougher for sure. I have no pain while running but I've noticed that sometimes when I get up from my desk chair my right knee hurts a bit. Now this could be absolutely nothing to do with running or a sign that my kneecap is about to pop off leaving me unable to walk again

I'm thinking that as I have no issues when running I'm ok to run?

Pickers · 10-04-2010, 08:51

Pete, your dedication is outstanding! I am honestly in awe!

I forced myself out of bed at half 6 this morning to get a run in after being really worried about my last outing. I spent a good 20 mins flexing joints and stretching before heading out the door; this seems to have helped a fair bit, as my knee wasnt so bad, and felt perfect for the first half of my run; however I am finding I am running oddly on my right leg to avoid too much shock, which is probably putting strain on other muscles.

Anyway, I managed 40 mins and could have gone longer, but thought this was long enough - didnt want to overdo it and feel crappy with pain and discomfort again! I also enjoyed seeing the sun rising in the sky, and running along the canal. Beautiful morning.

lostkat · 20-04-2010, 05:47

How's the running going then Pete? Hills will definitely make you much stronger & fitter too. If you're having knee pain, it could be due to a multitude of causes which I won't even go into.

Do you stretch after your runs? Pleeeease do not underestimate the importance of stretching post-run. I ran a half marathon last week and was so excited about my finish time (took 8 mins off personal best) that I forgot to stretch. It completely buggered my knee on Thurs because everything had tightened up and have been paying for it by not being able to run and nightly self-massage & stretching rituals. Rubbish. Basic muscle groups to stretch are calves, quads, glutes, hamstring, shins.

Careful with compensating for your knee pain by running differently Pickers. As you rightly say, it puts strain on the other muscles and you may end up with something else. Might be worth getting it looked at.

Well my marathon training is almost over now. I haven't been able to run for a week due to an injury I picked up for being a stupid idiot and forgetting to stretch, but I seem to have sorted it now and will be going for a short run tonight to test the water. The lack of running this close to the race won't affect my fitness though. It's just psychological torture

At the moment, I'm absolutely terrified but unbelievably excited. I keep watching snippets of marathon videos that people post on the running forums and they're so inspiring. I can't believe I'm actually going to do it!!!

jmc41 · 20-04-2010, 07:00

Well I'd not run in almost 6.5 weeks due to a 3 week vacation and then got a tad ill on the return probably due to the whole 13 hours jetleg and not sleeping for 3 days in a row - not including the few days over there were we avoided a hotel to get in more travelling.

Anyway, ran Saturday went terribly. 7.5k, almost 50 minutes, had to walk 10, and despite streching down properly like I always do could barely walk Sun/Mon and don't think I'm going to make it today, arghghgh.

Good luck for the weekend!

Jingo · 20-04-2010, 08:59

How was the test run yesterday LostKat? All feel alright?

lostkat · 20-04-2010, 09:17

It's today. Feeling good so fingers crossed!!

petemc · 20-04-2010, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

How's the running going then Pete? Hills will definitely make you much stronger & fitter too. If you're having knee pain, it could be due to a multitude of causes which I won't even go into.

Knee pain has gone off thankfully. Aside from it being hard work I'm finding things ok

Out 3 times a week. Stretching before and after. Have been since the start

Doing between 32-34 mins at the mo for a 5km.

Quote:

I can't believe I'm actually going to do it!!!

You're going to be awesome at it you crazy crazy insane person

lostkat · 20-04-2010, 21:29

Knee is GOOD

I can now allow myself to get stuuuupidly excited. WOOOOOOO!!!!

Glaucus · 20-04-2010, 21:48

Any one got any good diagrams/videos on how to stretch properly. My shins are agony after 2km. I'm sure it's down to bad stretching or missing important stretches out. If I point toes up it exagerates the pain, if I straigthen foot out kind of in line with leg the pain stops.

lostkat · 20-04-2010, 22:06

Best one is this, but blokes often struggle with it:

Otherwise, try either of these:

Shins pretty much always hurt in relatively new runners. The most important thing is remembering to stretch them so that you avoid shin splints. Also, don't forget calves, quads, hamstring, glutes etc.

There are loads of websites which show you how to do the stretches to be honest, so just google away.

08-04-2010, 13:53	#511
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	3rd week now. I'm doing 3 5k's each week. Tues/Thurs/Sat. I've started to meet my gf at her gym on Tues/Thurs to run with her on hills now not just the flat prom. Its a bit tougher for sure. I have no pain while running but I've noticed that sometimes when I get up from my desk chair my right knee hurts a bit. Now this could be absolutely nothing to do with running or a sign that my kneecap is about to pop off leaving me unable to walk again I'm thinking that as I have no issues when running I'm ok to run? __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

10-04-2010, 08:51	#512
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Pete, your dedication is outstanding! I am honestly in awe! I forced myself out of bed at half 6 this morning to get a run in after being really worried about my last outing. I spent a good 20 mins flexing joints and stretching before heading out the door; this seems to have helped a fair bit, as my knee wasnt so bad, and felt perfect for the first half of my run; however I am finding I am running oddly on my right leg to avoid too much shock, which is probably putting strain on other muscles. Anyway, I managed 40 mins and could have gone longer, but thought this was long enough - didnt want to overdo it and feel crappy with pain and discomfort again! I also enjoyed seeing the sun rising in the sky, and running along the canal. Beautiful morning. __________________ Pictures

20-04-2010, 05:47	#513
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	How's the running going then Pete? Hills will definitely make you much stronger & fitter too. If you're having knee pain, it could be due to a multitude of causes which I won't even go into. Do you stretch after your runs? Pleeeease do not underestimate the importance of stretching post-run. I ran a half marathon last week and was so excited about my finish time (took 8 mins off personal best) that I forgot to stretch. It completely buggered my knee on Thurs because everything had tightened up and have been paying for it by not being able to run and nightly self-massage & stretching rituals. Rubbish. Basic muscle groups to stretch are calves, quads, glutes, hamstring, shins. Careful with compensating for your knee pain by running differently Pickers. As you rightly say, it puts strain on the other muscles and you may end up with something else. Might be worth getting it looked at. Well my marathon training is almost over now. I haven't been able to run for a week due to an injury I picked up for being a stupid idiot and forgetting to stretch, but I seem to have sorted it now and will be going for a short run tonight to test the water. The lack of running this close to the race won't affect my fitness though. It's just psychological torture At the moment, I'm absolutely terrified but unbelievably excited. I keep watching snippets of marathon videos that people post on the running forums and they're so inspiring. I can't believe I'm actually going to do it!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

20-04-2010, 08:59	#515
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	How was the test run yesterday LostKat? All feel alright? __________________

20-04-2010, 09:17	#516
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	It's today. Feeling good so fingers crossed!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

20-04-2010, 07:00	#514
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Well I'd not run in almost 6.5 weeks due to a 3 week vacation and then got a tad ill on the return probably due to the whole 13 hours jetleg and not sleeping for 3 days in a row - not including the few days over there were we avoided a hotel to get in more travelling. Anyway, ran Saturday went terribly. 7.5k, almost 50 minutes, had to walk 10, and despite streching down properly like I always do could barely walk Sun/Mon and don't think I'm going to make it today, arghghgh. Good luck for the weekend!

20-04-2010, 21:29	#518
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Knee is GOOD I can now allow myself to get stuuuupidly excited. WOOOOOOO!!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

20-04-2010, 21:48	#519
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Any one got any good diagrams/videos on how to stretch properly. My shins are agony after 2km. I'm sure it's down to bad stretching or missing important stretches out. If I point toes up it exagerates the pain, if I straigthen foot out kind of in line with leg the pain stops. __________________

20-04-2010, 22:06	#520
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Best one is this, but blokes often struggle with it: Otherwise, try either of these: Shins pretty much always hurt in relatively new runners. The most important thing is remembering to stretch them so that you avoid shin splints. Also, don't forget calves, quads, hamstring, glutes etc. There are loads of websites which show you how to do the stretches to be honest, so just google away. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?