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So, it's 3 against 1 then re running routes. I am with Multi & SBD too. Not only do I prefer off road running, I also tend to go AWAY from the crowds (ie away from Central London and crowded areas). In addition, who would want to run on a pancake-type course when training; you only want those when RACING!!
Multi, give the forest a try and see what you think - I think it's great. Have you been as far as that SBD?
Happy running GPers!
I'll be checking out the SE London forest and see how it goes.
Cheers to all, and happy GP running!
I've got a screw holding my right ankle together as well! So far it hasn't give me too much grief when I run but I have found my achilles tendon can get tight so I do lots of stretching and special calf exercises as recommended by a biomechanic I went to see.
My bionic ankle (as I call it) wasn't even the result of an exciting adventure accident - just a nasty fall on some ice in Canada - broke my leg in two places and smashed up my ankle....
Cheers, Soo.
My symptoms are very similar to yours, and to be fair the physio that I was seeing post-op gave me some stuff to do, but I haven't been doing them that regularly. Guess I should really, eh.
Looks like I'll have to follow you and start doing some regular calf stretching etc.
Cheers.
Multi, I know you said you got your injury from football, but how exactly? [I guess I shouldn't really ask since I am still playing footie - it'll only make me paranoid!!!] And yes, you should do (your exercises) as you're told!!
Keep GPing!!!
Wayfarer
My ankle injury is just a war wound from being an ex-centre midfield thug.
It was a tough game, with both of the team's thugs 'dishing it out' as they say. I just ended up worse off from one of my own challenges (numpty!) but carried on playing (as you do!) without seeking any attention ..... for 18 months!
I then started taking the Monday's off work because I still couldn't walk following a Saturday game. Diagnosis - fractured ankle! Old bone fragments had to be removed etc etc.
I can still play, but don't anymore because of family commitments, hence the running nowadays.
You did ask!! Sorry!
I'm a GP runner as well - I tend to use it for my shorter runs (4-8 miles) incorporating a lap into a general run round the area, or doing more than one lap. I tend to run Tuesday and Thursday nights as well as weekends at the moment as I'm doing quite a bit of morning gym work (to pass a fitness test to get on to a parachuting course later this year....yes, I know I'm mad!) Oh, and I always run clockwise if going round the edge - I hate running up that nasty steep hill on the west side.....
Would love to meet up in the park for a run if anyone is interested. I've probably seen some of you out anyway - I always try to say hi and smile (although it's often more of a grimace if I'm running uphill!) to other runners in the park!
Happy GP running!
Live closer to Shooters Hill but don't venture into any forests - must look that up.
Hope you're not over your 59:59 yet.
I am a wuss, me! Right midfield, going up and down (this running is really great for that), and don't get involved in any nasty stuff! Tackling, what's that?!?!?
Hello other GPers! I suspect we'll never see each other though (running at different times of the day)!
Oxleas Wood? Hum, is that what it's called? I'll try to remember that. Thanks!
Then into the woods where you can happily get lost for half an hour or so (and stop off at the tearooms for some water. I think that the eastern side of the woods is best though, I then end up at the bottom of the other sider od Shooters' Hill past the garden centre and run through to end up the other side of Plumstead. However, then my route back towards Charlton (where I now live) becomes less interesting are more on roads. Any suggestions?
The Green Chain Walk is much better as a run than as a walk. The route is good but th litter along its way will tend to irritate even more if you see it at a slower speed. That said, it is great that you can travel for miles without running on tarmac.
I would be happy to meet up with anyone else running through the Park or the Woods.
Is there anyone out there going to set up a club around the area?
The Asian couple are called Mr and Mrs Fan. Mr Fan, who is originally from Vietnam, runs a small barber shop on Trafalgar Rd, not too far from the Arches Leisure Centre. He has run in a couple of Great North Runs and I've tried to persuade him to enter the FLM, but he says a half marathon is enough for him. They certainly do seem to be a happy couple.
I think all forum Greenwich Parkers should start wearing an identifier.... Perhaps a rose in our teeth?????
Failing that I think a pub gathering one evening is called for. We can figure out if there are any logical running mornings/evenings we could manage. If nothing else, I need someone to tell me where this forest you're all talking about is!!!! I'd suggest the Trafalgar Tavern or the Gypsy Moth as a venue as they are the only pubs I know by name.... Anyone interested?
Cheers, Soo.
Donutto, your route is almost the same as the one I do. However, it does get a bit smelly and dull as soon as you get past the Cutty Sark pub I find.
As for an identifier, we could all pinch roses from the rose garden in the park (but the wardens might be unhappy about that!).
Surely we can muster up a group of more than just Crafty Boy and I? A couple of drinks sharing local running routes (I need someone to tell me where this Forest is!), telling running glory/horror stories and gossiping about other runners (how much more can we learn about Mr. and Mrs. Fan?)... Anyone?
Cheers, Soo.
Whilst it is very nice to describe it as forest is somewhat over-egging the custard.
Cheers, Soo.
Just read through this thread. Think you should invite Mr & Mrs Fan to your pub get-together as honorary guests.
Don't think I qualify as a Greenwich Park runner - I just go up what seems to be a very steep hill and over the heath down to Blackheath about once a fortnight. Seems like I should incorporate a loop of park too. And on the basis of this very loose GP connection, happy to come for a drink!
SJR
Sooby, I'll try Oxleas this w/e if I can and tell you about it next week.
Slow Jo - Anyone who runs up that hill qualifies as Greenwich Park runner to me... I was thinking that Mr and Mrs Fan should come along too - they may be slightly overwhelmed at their new found celebrity status though!!
Ok - drinks at Trafalgar Tavern. I'm going to suggest Thursday 14th August...... Hope that works....
Cheers, Soo.
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