2015 Running thread part three

[actiongirl1978]

Woo! How exciting to be the last on one thread and the first on another!

could you go see a physio Edith?

Did 5 miles on the treadmill as planned this morning to make a total of 517.2 including Edith's 5.3 from yesterday. Actually felt pretty ok. Cough much less bad and snot tide has subsided. This is what I get for living in the epidemiological capital of the world- apparently HK is the most optimal environment for viral epidemics due to it's high population density, high humidity and temperatures, and proximity to huge chicken and pig populations. They tend not to advertise this fact on toursit websites though .

Summer I would probably aim for a 5 miler no less than a week before the race, and then do a couple of short runs (2 miles or so) in the week before with good stretches afterwards. Make sure you start hydrated and well rested.

runtothehills Are you going over on your ankles on trail? I used to do this A LOT but found that I developed stability over time - mine is way better than it was 15 mths ago when I rolled it coming down some steps and broke my foot and trashed all the ligaments in my right ankle. I didnt really do any specific strengthening exercises so I think it was a case of just more experience on rougher ground and my ankles strengthening from having to constantly adjust/ stablilise. However, a physio friend said that standing on the outer edges of your feet is good for ankle stability or just standing on one foot (can just do it when standing in a queue or watching TV or cooking )

I am going to give it a couple more days but if still the same then I will call up a physio Suzanne. No point just worrying to myself is there?! Thanks. Feel better already!

4.8miles recovery run with the club last night - a run and a chat really which was very pleasant :)

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Thank you aggressive and Edith

I will go for a five miler tonight if I can.

Hope you get sorted Edith

Hot bath?

Summer you will feel better mentally if you know you can do 7.5kms before your race, so try and do a couple before your 10k race. Don't forget you will have adrenalin and other racers to compete against - those two things are very important and will help carry you through too. Running a race is so different to running on your own. I'd do one longer run asap this week, another as early as possible next week and a couple of 5k runs (with accelerations if possible to help your heart get used to an increased pace).
Definitely drink plenty of water a couple of days before the race, not the morning of the race to make sure you are well hydrated.
Edith glad you are feeling better. Sometime I can hardly sit down my bum hurts so much but I think it is lack of padding rather than anything serious. I never stretch or roll

Aggressive its on the off-trail (deep heather) downhill sections. Previously was v confident on these bits but went over ankle a month ago when it was muddy and snowy and now it just seems to decide to do it every time I go for a rough downhill section. I'll try the exercise you mentioned, and may try to get it strapped up. There'll be a lot of these type of downhills on the Mountain Marathon so I need to get my confidence back.

Re pain in the butt, I find that the deep glute muscles are not happy if I sit in one position for too long.
I feel that I could do with having a much larger derriere in order to absorb some of the impact from running.
I plan to get out and run later thismorning and behind seems to have calmed down somewhat so fingers crossed it won't be an uncomfortable run.

Just wondering what stretches you're doing Edith?
this is one of my favorites ?
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Ha ha- one thing I'm definitely not lacking is butt padding- I've got a lot of junk in the trunk!!

anglaise I really appreciate that advice. More than you might imagine. I am now in an excited mindset rather than defeatist and I am right now going to set out a plan on the calendar. It helps that the sun is shining. Wish I could go for a run now. Thanks again.

Nice easy run in the sun this morning, wore shorts! Think passers by thought I was mad!
4.3 so 526.3

Hi four sunny miles from me this morning and also 3.5 from last Wednesday. I haven't run much lately as after Wednesday I noticed my left knee clicking a bit like it was moving out of place
It doesn't seem to have done it today so far but I'm a bit worried about it. Not sure whether this could be a big problem or a niggle?
I don't have any pain. Anyone else had this?

previous-526.3
orange- 7.5
me- 12.81
=546.61

Orange, my guess is that there's not much cause for concern if there's no pain?
Not that anyone should be gung ho about knee's of course, but I think I'd just run a bit cautiously on it and see how it goes.

My pain in the butt was much better during todays run so I feel confident that I'll be ok so long as I keep up with the stretching and avoid the things in the gym that aggravate old injuries.

Petty warm out and I had long sleeves on, part way through I went into the ladies, took off my shirt and wrung it out under the cold tap, I think running in wet clothes is going to be part of my coping strategy this summer:o

I also went out without water for the first time ever (there are water fountains on the route)
I know I dont actually need water for that distance, it's more of a kind of comfort blanket but a pain to carry with you

3 miles yesterday evening. 707.92

Planning another today.

That's one of them Suzanne!

I have been doing these - www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=13_yoga_poses_to_help_runners_and_other_athletes

I am being sensible and had a rest day today and will do tomorrow too. Have booked a deep tissue massage for tomorrow evening.

So although I am going slightly nuts and desperately want to run I feel better for doing something proactive.

OMG Edith I've just tried the cow face one and can just about get the right leg over the left, but I just collapse in a heap trying to do it the other way. Think my hips are ever so slightly tight (DH also in stitches ). Need to start more of this.

Also need a kick up the backside to do some interval training (any mumsnet kicks are welcome), finding it too easy to just go out and do a nice run but if I am to really increase my speed….

A nice 7 miles today (no intervals). Irian think your total was a bit out?!?
546.61 + Irain's 3 + my 7 = 556.61

isnt in that list of yoga poses for runners Edith!

(Yogi Nora is one of my favourite you tube yoga channels)

I found cow face difficult at first Runtothehills, but flexibility does improve if you practise regularly

4 miles from me this evening with head torches in the forest, 14 of us and 5 dogs so nice group :) came home to meat balls and spaghetti and a creme egg . It's blimmin cold tonight!

Are you still around but just not running Mitchy1inge?

560.61

Cinnamon I'm sure that MitchyInge is now Pollyshakespeare and now back running after injury. I don't miss creme eggs at all from the UK but would run a long way to get a hot cross bun. With butter of course.
SummerHouse I'm so pleased you are feeling excited about your 10k...there is nothing like the euphoria of finishing a race, especially your first one. I was walking on air for at least 24 hours after my first 10k. One other piece of advice if I may, don't forget to tie your shoelaces in a double knot after you've done your race warm up. There is nothing more frustrating than having to stop and re-tie laces!

I'm really going senile, forgot to add my mileage from the club session tonight, run and intervals. 9.7 miles
570.31

5 from me tonight so 575.31

Ooh thanks Suzanne, I can't get my foot very far forward at all but the stretch feels amazing!

Thanks Anglaise1, obviously wasn't paying attention to that one! I'd offer to send you a packet but not sure how they'd fair in the post, we had some last weekend, toasted of course