Running thread

I've had this hamstring injury for about 8 months now, but after a month of running at the start I went back to my weekly Park Runs.
At the gym everyday, either weights or my two yoga classes and pilates.
With Yoga it's quite noticeable as I can't fully bend the right leg (I'm otherwise pretty supple).

Tight and painful when I try and fully bend this (so I don't) so wondering what the issue is. Perhaps I tore it a while back and the scarring/healing as left it in this state?

Anyway, I though I'd start a return to more frequent running so went for a my first mid week run in 8 months.
Nice 7k in the rain which I loved. No pain (just the slight pain I notice now and again).

Considered physical therapist but not sure what they can tell me. Worse case, scan and see scarring which may need surgery (so I've got full suppleness back in the leg) otherwise I'm going for a slow return to more mileage in the week.
 
Man_City_Loyal said:
does this speak to you via your headphones or am I imagining things with Garmin? I know you can see it all on the Connect web page
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You download the workouts onto your watch mate when it syncs and you can see the plan for the week ahead within the app on your phone. It can be tailored for achieving a certain pace or just to complete that distance. Off the top of my head there are 3 or 4 different coaches to choose from.

You can view the steps of the workout on your watch before starting it and during the workout itself. Before each step if you're wearing headphones I think it does say commands but it's limited i.e 'warm up 9:30 to 10:30 pace'. You're best looking at the workout for a few minutes before you go out though and then you can anticipate what's coming next as sometimes you need initiate steps yourself on the watch.
 
Edghill OG said:
You download the workouts onto your watch mate when it syncs and you can see the plan for the week ahead within the app on your phone. It can be tailored for achieving a certain pace or just to complete that distance. Off the top of my head there are 3 or 4 different coaches to choose from.

You can view the steps of the workout on your watch before starting it and during the workout itself. Before each step if you're wearing headphones I think it does say commands but it's limited i.e 'warm up 9:30 to 10:30 pace'. You're best looking at the workout for a few minutes before you go out though and then you can anticipate what's coming next as sometimes you need initiate steps yourself on the watch.
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Thanks will look into this :-)
One thing that annoys me about custom routes created and then sync with watch is it just moves around too quick.

I end up screenshotting the map and do it old school haha
 
Man_City_Loyal said:
Thanks will look into this :-)
One thing that annoys me about custom routes created and then sync with watch is it just moves around too quick.

I end up screenshotting the map and do it old school haha
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I don't really use the mapping function as the majority of the time I just run along the coastline. I have used it abroad and know what you mean but after a few runs you do get used to it.

They're very clever. Perhaps too clever. As I said previously I operate a lot off heart rate now and it will bleep if I go below 130bpm and above 152 bpm on my slow runs and when I get back between those heart rates it'll say 'In Range'. Same would work for pacing in those plans.
 
When The Levee Breaks said:
Leeds Marathon on Sunday. Made the mistake of watching the route map, on You Tube. Now wish i hadn't bothered HA!!

Nice big hill, at 19 miles. Just to really make me feel the pain. Bricking it now.

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Good luck mate. Quite a long hill rather than too steep by the looks of it. Don't push yourself too hard up it, allow the pace to drop a bit as it's still 10k to go from there!
 
Did 11.1 miles last Sunday,ready for the Manchester great run in 10 days time,will probably do the full run this Sunday so I know in my head I can complete it on the day.
 
WEMBLEY76 said:
Did 11.1 miles last Sunday,ready for the Manchester great run in 10 days time,will probably do the full run this Sunday so I know in my head I can complete it on the day.
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Don't stress about it, If you can do 11.1 miles then you can definitely do 13.1 miles. It's only 18% more than you've already done and the atmosphere and adrenaline on the day will get you through it no problem. Just don't set off too fast or you'll crash and burn 3/4 of the way round. Have a target pace that you know you can do (from the training) and stick to it.
 
WEMBLEY76 said:
Did 11.1 miles last Sunday,ready for the Manchester great run in 10 days time,will probably do the full run this Sunday so I know in my head I can complete it on the day.
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Keep your legs fresh for the race.
I wouldnt do more than 9 or 10 miles the week before.
On race day make your first mile the slowest,can be tempting to go too fast.
If you use them maybe have a gel 5 miles into the race
 
m32blue said:
Keep your legs fresh for the race.
I wouldnt do more than 9 or 10 miles the week before.
On race day make your first mile the slowest,can be tempting to go too fast.
If you use them maybe have a gel 5 miles into the race
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Thanks for your good advice,what type of gel ?
 
What zones are you guys running in?
I usually stick with high intensity sprints but considering some zone 2 to build an endurance base and benefit my Mitochondria.
 
WEMBLEY76 said:
Thanks for your good advice,what type of gel ?
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I wouldn't be taking any gels or anything else on board that you have not tried in training, last thing you want Is stomach issues halfway through, if you have trained without then you will be OK, stick to what you know.
Just my two penny's worth on folk telling you not to be doing long runs before the race, this is the general advice that most follow, personally speaking from experience, I think folk are all different, using myself as an example, doing a long run a few times in the build up can be worthwhile.
I ran the boston marathon in 3.14 and did london 6 days later in 3.04, not the first time I've had that kind of improvement in races so close together, my theory is that your not as nervous about the distance and your body being able to stand the strain, therefore your more relaxed and perform better, yep my advice goes against the grain and I'm not saying the other advice is wrong, but just don't be worrying thinking you have done too much. Good luck
 
Blue warrior said:
What zones are you guys running in?
I usually stick with high intensity sprints but considering some zone 2 to build an endurance base and benefit my Mitochondria.
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Most of my training is Z2/3 I usually train 7 days a week so say 6/7, i did used to go hell for leather on say 5/7 but I'm getting better results with less now.
Same as anything though you have to be patient with it, it takes years to build up a decent endurance base and the changes won't happen over night
 
Blue warrior said:
What zones are you guys running in?
I usually stick with high intensity sprints but considering some zone 2 to build an endurance base and benefit my Mitochondria.
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Most plans have a mix of Zone 4/5 intervals and Zone 2 longer runs. Generally much more of the latter than the former. Zone 2 work also gets your body used to using energy reserves efficiently over a long period of time.
 
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