So..... running - Page 57

lostkat · 21-09-2010, 06:03

That's fantastic Pete, well done! You're ready for a half by the sounds of it. You only need to train up to 10-11 miles for a half, and you're pretty much there. Why don't you find one in Nov/Dec and go for it?

I only say >10 miles for the belt because I don't take any drink if I'm running less than that. Carrying a bottle in my hand isn't an option because I find it uncomfortable, so I just don't take water at all if I'm running less than 10 miles.

petemc · 21-09-2010, 09:43

Makes sense. I found it annoying having to carry one yesterday.

There's a half marathon around Liverpool next year sometime in spring I think. My first official run that I sign up for is going to be the Liverpool Santa Dash

An event I've photographed many times but this time I'm going to run it. Last year my gf did it and I stood by watching everyone run/walk past. I'd only been running about 2 months but I felt guilty seeing people run for 2 mins then walk it. So I can't wait to actually run it. Its going to be amazing

Only 5k but its nice that I can now say "only" 5k

Pickers · 21-09-2010, 21:02

I'm probably soon going to be in the market for some anti-pronation trainers...
I really hope my knee improves - I can sense my fitness waning!

jmc41 · 21-09-2010, 22:04

I'm still plodding along slowly, got myself back to a 'reasonable' level and running 6-7k normally 3 times a week at the moment. I also walk 5k into work whenever I run so I guess that combined with having the backpack on makes things a little tougher.

Had a couple of shockers recently though, a 10k taking 65 mins and then after missing Friday's run due to the cold went out for a quick 2.5k Saturday and went a little too fast. Did .25 miles in 1 min, < 3 mins by the .5 mile and ended up walking before the first mile was up from incredible teeth pain of all things.

Jonny69 · 22-09-2010, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Pickers

I'm probably soon going to be in the market for some anti-pronation trainers...
I really hope my knee improves - I can sense my fitness waning!

Seriously, take it easy and build up slowly. I injured my knee and a chap here at work did all sorts of damage that is taking an age to repair properly.

Use a cross trainer or bike to build the strength up if you need to because it's low impact, but also remember you use different muscles.

Admiral Huddy · 22-09-2010, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

Seriously, take it easy and build up slowly. I injured my knee and a chap here at work did all sorts of damage that is taking an age to repair properly.

Use a cross trainer or bike to build the strength up if you need to because it's low impact, but also remember you use different muscles.

\o I really must post those pictures of repaired meniscus and part removal of synovial membrane

Both my knees hurt today.. I've made an appointment back with the specialist next week.. I may go in sooner rather than later for my right knee

petemc · 22-09-2010, 15:44

This all sounds a bit scary. Have I been lucky this past year with my running? Other than stiffness the next day I've not had any issues. Considering that I wasn't really that active at school, and then did nothing for 10 yrs after that I'm amazed that I've been able to do 5km let alone 16. I'm kinda waiting for the other shoe to drop and to badly injury myself.

Jonny69 · 22-09-2010, 17:48

Nothing to worry about, just to be aware about.

I overdid it at first and because my legs were weak I could run distance but wasn't strong enough for my joints to stay protected. The chap at work is ultra fit and strong from cycling, but you use completely different muscles for running, so although it appeared he could run fine, some muscles were completely underdeveloped (the ones that run down the sides of your thighs). Basically when he ran on uneven ground there was no muscle to support his legs sideways and he tore them up something chronic.

So to summarise, don't panic, just keep an eye on things

petemc · 22-09-2010, 17:53

Ah ok. I had twinges around 15k on Monday so I slowed down and took a breather just to be safe. I do worry that something bad will happen and people say not to over do it. But I've never been physically active so I'm just stunned that I can do this. I wanna see how far I can go. That may include a marathon simply because it would be epicly amazing to do. I just don't know what over doing it is for me. Every time I reach my limit I just do more.

lostkat · 22-09-2010, 19:31

I felt similar to you Pete. I wasn't particularly athletic before I took up running and was concerned about the amount of stress that marathon training would put on my body. I've been lucky so far I think, but I do stretch and have a sports massage every few months. That takes away any aches & pains as well as being an early warning station for potential problems. Just keep doing what you're doing and above all, listen to your body.

21-09-2010, 06:03	#561
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	That's fantastic Pete, well done! You're ready for a half by the sounds of it. You only need to train up to 10-11 miles for a half, and you're pretty much there. Why don't you find one in Nov/Dec and go for it? I only say >10 miles for the belt because I don't take any drink if I'm running less than that. Carrying a bottle in my hand isn't an option because I find it uncomfortable, so I just don't take water at all if I'm running less than 10 miles. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

21-09-2010, 09:43	#562
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Makes sense. I found it annoying having to carry one yesterday. There's a half marathon around Liverpool next year sometime in spring I think. My first official run that I sign up for is going to be the Liverpool Santa Dash An event I've photographed many times but this time I'm going to run it. Last year my gf did it and I stood by watching everyone run/walk past. I'd only been running about 2 months but I felt guilty seeing people run for 2 mins then walk it. So I can't wait to actually run it. Its going to be amazing Only 5k but its nice that I can now say "only" 5k __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

21-09-2010, 21:02	#563
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	I'm probably soon going to be in the market for some anti-pronation trainers... I really hope my knee improves - I can sense my fitness waning! __________________ Pictures

22-09-2010, 15:44	#567
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	This all sounds a bit scary. Have I been lucky this past year with my running? Other than stiffness the next day I've not had any issues. Considering that I wasn't really that active at school, and then did nothing for 10 yrs after that I'm amazed that I've been able to do 5km let alone 16. I'm kinda waiting for the other shoe to drop and to badly injury myself. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

22-09-2010, 17:48	#568
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Nothing to worry about, just to be aware about. I overdid it at first and because my legs were weak I could run distance but wasn't strong enough for my joints to stay protected. The chap at work is ultra fit and strong from cycling, but you use completely different muscles for running, so although it appeared he could run fine, some muscles were completely underdeveloped (the ones that run down the sides of your thighs). Basically when he ran on uneven ground there was no muscle to support his legs sideways and he tore them up something chronic. So to summarise, don't panic, just keep an eye on things __________________

21-09-2010, 22:04	#564
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I'm still plodding along slowly, got myself back to a 'reasonable' level and running 6-7k normally 3 times a week at the moment. I also walk 5k into work whenever I run so I guess that combined with having the backpack on makes things a little tougher. Had a couple of shockers recently though, a 10k taking 65 mins and then after missing Friday's run due to the cold went out for a quick 2.5k Saturday and went a little too fast. Did .25 miles in 1 min, < 3 mins by the .5 mile and ended up walking before the first mile was up from incredible teeth pain of all things.

22-09-2010, 17:53	#569
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Ah ok. I had twinges around 15k on Monday so I slowed down and took a breather just to be safe. I do worry that something bad will happen and people say not to over do it. But I've never been physically active so I'm just stunned that I can do this. I wanna see how far I can go. That may include a marathon simply because it would be epicly amazing to do. I just don't know what over doing it is for me. Every time I reach my limit I just do more. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

22-09-2010, 19:31	#570
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I felt similar to you Pete. I wasn't particularly athletic before I took up running and was concerned about the amount of stress that marathon training would put on my body. I've been lucky so far I think, but I do stretch and have a sports massage every few months. That takes away any aches & pains as well as being an early warning station for potential problems. Just keep doing what you're doing and above all, listen to your body. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?