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Well done on the park run Nick
Slap-a-belly well done on the weight loss
I have been and bought a running top and some running tight trousers! I don't really like them but with normal shorts over the top should be OK. I have been running in normal track suit bottoms and they are a bit baggy and long! Let's hope the kit is all OK, the phrase 'all the gear, no idea' comes to mind!
Wow everyone is doing well
hope you feel better soon Trigger
I confess I have loads of running gear
My excuse is that I didn't have anything suitable to run in at all I when I started, most of mine has been in sales or comes from TK Maxx which is an excellent place for really good gear, these days I run in a short sleeved tech top with a long sleeve hooded top over that and Ron Hill Tracksters for trousers, I do have running tights which are nice but don't seem as windproof as the Tracksters
Hi I am gutted, my shin splints just won't go away and now I have bad abductor pain. I don't think I have done a run without pain since I started running in November, it's really getting me down. I have booked in for a sports massage at the end of next week and think I will rest until then. I am worried I will loose what little fitness I have, anyone got any tips for recovery? Thanks.
Jooles
have you tried a calf stretcher board? You can get them for about £20 online, I find the stretch deeper than relying on myself leaning against walls after my run. I got one after reading about shin splints being caused by tight calf muscles.
I also went for Asics shoes which helped my over pronation enormously.
Hi all and welcome to the thread newbies! Lots of great runs lately. Sorry you re having jooles. I've had some mild shin pain but think its largely down to getting into this running lark rather than an injury. I would echo what others have advised; rest from running, gentle walking etc. Have you thought about cross training I.e bike, rowing machine in the gym? It should keep your fitness levels up without aggravating the injury.
Well done Slap and Nathanoz on the weight losses. 1lb off for me on Thursday. Only another 17.5lbs to go until my absolute ideal weight.
Slap, I went out for my 20 min run on Thursday. Was a little disappointed as onky managed 13 mins continuous running, walking for 2 then ran the rest of the 5 mins. However, when I checked the stats when I got home I realised I'd been going far to fast - I must of got carried away
. I'd been running close to 10 min/mile. Going to try again next Thursday and slow it down. We're up to 3x5 min runs with the running club schedule, so they're nice wee runs to do to fit round my individual 'longer' run. I'm finding that the running is starting to feel more natural, the longer I'm running in one go.
Clothing wise, I'm still building up to my running tights.
Have a good week all.
Nicky
Hi thanks everyone for advice and support. I haven't heard of the calf stretcher board but will look into it. I got fitted for trainers that have helped but not completely. I was unsure about going out on my bike but think I will go for it mid week, by then I will be climbing the walls to get out.
Nicky go for the tights, I look very silly in mine but they help me feel like a runner and they do make a difference.
Happy running everyone!
Well done Happybunny, 13mins is still really good !!! I'm sure you'll do the full 20 next week
Jooles, hope your pains get sorted out soon, I haven't heard of the calf stretchers either, so much to learn!
I have yet to buy running tights..... maybe when I can do 30mins I will treat myself.. though my initial promise to myself was a massage!
Did my 3rd run this morning, 4 x 5mins and it was amazingly ok! Roll on Wednesday and the beginning of my week 5.... 8 mins x 3 !
Jooles hope your shins feel better soon, rest and plenty of gentle stretching, I still have problems with mine on and off, the bike should be fine or swimming, water aerobics are also great for keeping up fitness.
Happy bunny 13 mins is still great and you will do the 20 next week I am sure
Slap well done and good luck with your week 5
I went to the gym today as I was short on time, managed 2.5 miles so I am happy with that.
So today I went and had gait analysis at a professional sports shop. It was great to see how I ran on video in slow motion! and that the pronation was mild, but with the right trainers they supplied (Asics Gel) I can tell they are going to help enormously opposed to my old standard trainer.
I also know I have been over doing it. My knees are really sore and I simply went into 5k 3 times a week after not running for a long time, so must slow down and build up. Just not sure how long I should rest for or go back out and do short runs (maybe a mile)?
Nathan that sounds just like me, I went from 1 mile to 3 too quickly and ignored pain too long. This weekend my body felt like it was hit by a bus, so I am resting all week. I really think slow progress is the best way to go. Hope your knees feel better soon.
Hope the new shoes work out well for you Nathan
Well done Nick and congratulations on the PB
Jooles hope the rest this week helps you, are you doing some cross training instead to keep up the fitness?
Hi all,
Many thanks for your warm welcome. I have just a read through and you have all been doing great things, I can only aspire to! Jooles, sorry to hear you are in pain. Sounds like you have been given lots of good advice. Fingers crossed the sports massage helps. happybunny, well done on running 13 minutes+5 mins! I find the app I use really helpful as it tells me my pace every now and then, and keeps me from charging off!
I start week 3 of c25k today - not feeling the best as think may have caught stomach bug from my niece, but the pull of my calendared runs is too much! Fingers crossed I can step up to the run 3 mins part of this week...
Happy running all!
Nathan hows the 50 mile challenge going?
Kaleidoscope hope you manage to get your run in without being ill and Jooles I hope your week of rest is recovering you well.
And Caroline, I hope you're recovering well and will soon be back out there with us.
Mummysaurus, I am not doing anything this week other than walking the dogs which is pretty painful. I think I might cycle and swim next week, however the more I read the more I think I have a stress fracture which will mean about 8 Weeks of not running. At least it will be warmer by then! Thanks kaleidoscope and peter for kind words. Reading what everyone is doing is keeping me motivated!
Thanks Peter, back in and feel bit better actually! Proud I ran my 3min intervals
i tried to work on my breathing a bit more as I tend to have shallow, gaspy breathing going on... Does anyone have any tips for learning how to breathe more efficiently? I had asthma as a child and find it difficult to breathe in deeply while running, but not sure if these things are related.
Re breathing I'm the same be interested in any advice as well.
Thanks, Nathan, that is similar to what I was trying to do last night. I tried to breathe out for 2 and in for 2 strides. It is difficult to do. Sometimes I find it hard to breathe in for 2 strides, but could breathe out for much longer - what's with that?! I go to Pilates 3 times a week and tried to 'belly breathe' and stay aware of my breathing as you do at pilates, but it can be hard to sustain. Maybe it is something to work on just, and it will come as I practice.
On a lighter note, I run with my labrador, Ember, who would just canter on happily for days, while I'm worrying about breathing and gasping like a fish out of water (at times!) behind her. I often think she looks at me as if to say, "what's the big deal, mum?" Oh to be as agile, fit and carefree as a lab!!
Wow, Nick, a half marathon in 6 weeks! I'll only have finished c25k by then. That's fantastic. Although, now I'm not sure if you are truly a newbie?!!! Only joking
kaleidoscope, it is not an easy thing to do. It does take a lot of practice. Stick at it and I am sure you will get there. I remember it took me quite a while, I still have to think consciously now about getting it right.
I used to take my dogs with me, could only take one at a time though and one would be all over the place while the other is perfect off the lead and just runs along side me, I feel guilty only taking one so stopped and just have to walk them separate to my run!