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I’ve done a bit of running on and off for years. For the first time ever yesterday I’d gone out for a run and 5 minutes into it I managed to have a fall. I misjudged the kerb as I was joining the pavement at a 45 degree angle and proper decked it.

Aside from a fair bit of bruising, blood and scrapes I’m fine. I was quite surprised I managed to trip over when running. I’ve seen a few fallers at park runs in the past, but never really given it too much thought.

Any other clumsy fuckers out there? How common is it to fall while out for a run?
 
Wafty Cranker said:
I’ve done a bit of running on and off for years. For the first time ever yesterday I’d gone out for a run and 5 minutes into it I managed to have a fall. I misjudged the kerb as I was joining the pavement at a 45 degree angle and proper decked it.

Aside from a fair bit of bruising, blood and scrapes I’m fine. I was quite surprised I managed to trip over when running. I’ve seen a few fallers at park runs in the past, but never really given it too much thought.

Any other clumsy fuckers out there? How common is it to fall while out for a run?
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It's easily done! I manage to trip up a bit but always seem to manange to not fall.
Hope your OK by the way mate, a cyclist very nearly took me out yesterday in Timperley and then blamed me for being in a cycle lane when I was on the pavement. Wanker!
 
Wafty Cranker said:
I’ve done a bit of running on and off for years. For the first time ever yesterday I’d gone out for a run and 5 minutes into it I managed to have a fall. I misjudged the kerb as I was joining the pavement at a 45 degree angle and proper decked it.

Aside from a fair bit of bruising, blood and scrapes I’m fine. I was quite surprised I managed to trip over when running. I’ve seen a few fallers at park runs in the past, but never really given it too much thought.

Any other clumsy fuckers out there? How common is it to fall while out for a run?
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I almost fell recently, on an uneven manhole cover in a dark alleyway. Just about managed to regain balance and stay upright.

I ran from home to our club meeting in November, and fainted. There were about 20 people gathered. So embarrassing!
 
Cricket Blue said:
It's easily done! I manage to trip up a bit but always seem to manange to not fall.
Hope your OK by the way mate, a cyclist very nearly took me out yesterday in Timperley and then blamed me for being in a cycle lane when I was on the pavement. Wanker!
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Drive that route next weekend and run the fucker over.
 
supercity88 said:
Drive that route next weekend and run the fucker over.
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yeah, it's just the arrogance of some of them that's annoying. I am not anti cyclists as they get cars off the road but for him to shout at me for running in his way was a bit dissapointing.
 
Wafty Cranker said:
I’ve done a bit of running on and off for years. For the first time ever yesterday I’d gone out for a run and 5 minutes into it I managed to have a fall. I misjudged the kerb as I was joining the pavement at a 45 degree angle and proper decked it.

Aside from a fair bit of bruising, blood and scrapes I’m fine. I was quite surprised I managed to trip over when running. I’ve seen a few fallers at park runs in the past, but never really given it too much thought.

Any other clumsy fuckers out there? How common is it to fall while out for a run?
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Yes, especially when off road and I do a bit of fell running...literally. Usually nothing serious and I just stub a toe and take a little tumble.

The worst one was years ago down a steep trail and I tripped over a tree root and planted my chin in the gravel. I staggered home covered in blood and needed a few stitches at A&E.

Earlier this year whilst running early morning in the dark I tripped over a rolled up carpet in the road and scabbed both knees and hands. The top tip I learned here from gaz76 is to check for a dead body in the carpet. I didn't think about that and just staggered home.

There's been a few others, such as an encounter with an Alsation in the dark by the canal. At first I thought the bleeding was from a bite but was probably just gravel rash.


Be careful !
 
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Decent enough podcast with paula radcliffe talking all things marathon, interestingly she recommends tapering 1/3 off over three weeks, they also talk about 7g of carbs per kg of body weight in the days before the race making huge differences...... 18.2g of carbs in a pint of guiness, might be a long night
 
gaz76 said:


Decent enough podcast with paula radcliffe talking all things marathon, interestingly she recommends tapering 1/3 off over three weeks, they also talk about 7g of carbs per kg of body weight in the days before the race making huge differences...... 18.2g of carbs in a pint of guiness, might be a long night
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There's so much to read about regarding the taper! I was longing for the taper and now I'm here I wish I could just run.

How many carbs, what type of carbs? Beetroot shots?! Protein. Unsaturated fats. Lots of rest. I can't keep up with it! I'm just going to eat how I generally do, which is quite carb heavy but reasonably healthily. And run reduced distances and at a lower intensity.
 
supercity88 said:
There's so much to read about regarding the taper! I was longing for the taper and now I'm here I wish I could just run.

How many carbs, what type of carbs? Beetroot shots?! Protein. Unsaturated fats. Lots of rest. I can't keep up with it! I'm just going to eat how I generally do, which is quite carb heavy but reasonably healthily. And run reduced distances and at a lower intensity.
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This paper pretty much nails it for me,



In short, pie, chips, gravy, 2 scallops and a can of vimto the night before and your glycogen levels will be topped up nicely for race day.
 
gaz76 said:
This paper pretty much nails it for me,



In short, pie, chips, gravy, 2 scallops and a can of vimto the night before and your glycogen levels will be topped up nicely for race day.
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I usually have that for breakfast, but will give it a go.
 
supercity88 said:
I usually have that for breakfast, but will give it a go.
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Who dosent!! On the carb loading subject, Im seeing a lot of folks saying carb loading is very misunderstood, the theory being ypu should just stick to your usual diet, and as you are dropping down in mileage before a race(well some do!!) then your glycogen stores will be more topped up than usual anyway as your not using as much due to less activity.
 
gaz76 said:
Who dosent!! On the carb loading subject, Im seeing a lot of folks saying carb loading is very misunderstood, the theory being ypu should just stick to your usual diet, and as you are dropping down in mileage before a race(well some do!!) then your glycogen stores will be more topped up than usual anyway as your not using as much due to less activity.
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Yeah I think the word loading is misleading. I've done plenty of long runs and felt full of energy from just taking a couple of days off before and eating meals with a slightly higher proportion of carbohydrates.

Body should be used to higher mileage so absorbing as much glycogen as it can expecting to need it. I'm going to stick to my usual diet. The runs I've taken gels with me, I've felt fine on and could have gone further. Even the 20 miler. It was tough at the end but only because I wanted to finish quickly, I could have done another 6.2 miles if I had to. I think...
 
Got the Alphaflys for my birthday last week but it's been pissing it down since so haven't been able to get out in them. Until today. Nearly tripped down the stairs on my way out and they're awful to walk in but only needed a few strides and I was in love. Can't wait to take them out for a long run.

Cheers for the heads up on the sizing @gaz76. Went half a size up and they feel great.
 
gaz76 said:
Sounds promising, your heartrate is bound to be up a bit after having a lay off, covid or no covid. If your anything like me, you are probably itching to get back at it now, but I think the sensible thing would just be to take it easy, even if it means missing out on the half, there will be plenty more halfs and your health has to come first, boring advice I know, but better to be safe than sorry
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I couldn't help myself in the end and did the HM on Sunday, although I did revise my expectations from 1:30 to 'just get round' - did ok with a 1:48, although the last three miles were killer. Cardiff has a totally uphill 10th mile and I was struggling at that point.

I'll re-enter for October too, but going to focus on shorter distances for a few weeks now. Looking forward to the lighter evenings as I find it far easier to train after work!
 
mcfcbill91 said:
I couldn't help myself in the end and did the HM on Sunday, although I did revise my expectations from 1:30 to 'just get round' - did ok with a 1:48, although the last three miles were killer. Cardiff has a totally uphill 10th mile and I was struggling at that point.

I'll re-enter for October too, but going to focus on shorter distances for a few weeks now. Looking forward to the lighter evenings as I find it far easier to train after work!
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Good man Bill, still a decent time for a half, especially after the covid, it would have been daft to try for anything quicker, and now your still in the game with a bit more experience in the bag. You do right by entering the one in october, it does my head in when folk aim to do a race and then come out with the "never again" shite. I like the finish line is the start line of the next one motto.
Enjoy the short ones for a while then go back at it for the october half and you'll crack it next time.
We have a bluemoon strava club as well if you want to look it up, theres quite a few on it now
 
gaz76 said:
Good luck pal, the weather is looking perfect for it now, none of that sunny malarkey, low temps and maybe a bit of light drizzle...... Pfwoar!!!!
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Yeah it looks as though it's gonna be good running conditions, better than October.
I am very confident but hope not over confident!
 
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