Running thread

staffsblue said:
Pretty much what it says in here. Worked for me anyway! Took me about 4 weeks to rest and restart running....

www.nhs.uk

Knee pain and other running injuries

Read about the most common running injuries, including runner's knee, knee pain, shin splints, heel pain, muscle strains and Achilles pain, and how to treat them at home.
www.nhs.uk www.nhs.uk
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Thanks pal. Much appreciated.
One important caveat with this advice though. 'These exercises are not suitable for people with an existing knee injury.'
 
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Kippaxpete said:
Thanks pal. Much appreciated.
One important caveat with this advice though. 'These exercises are not suitable for people with an existing knee injury.'
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The other thing with me is that I had quite a bit of knee pain, especially when walking, but Ibruprofen really helped. Obviously check it's compatible with existing medication and you have no allergies to it.
 
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staffsblue said:
The other thing with me is that I had quite a bit of knee pain, especially when walking, but Ibruprofen really helped. Obviously check it's compatible with existing medication and you have no allergies to it.
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Like you, I'd been scarfing down the ibuprofen like there's no tomorrow. That was, until someone told me that consuming more than three capsules a day was potentially harmful!
 
Kippaxpete said:
Thanks pal. Much appreciated.
One important caveat with this advice though. 'These exercises are not suitable for people with an existing knee injury.'
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Scanning the internet, I came across this item containing exercises intended to strengthen the muscles that go some way to rehabilitation/preventing knee injuries without placing excessive strain on the knee itself. Time will tell whether they have the desired effect.
www.healthline.com

Runner’s Knee Exercises: Treating Patellofemoral Syndrome

Runner’s knee can often be managed with exercise or other home remedies. In some cases, you may need to work with a physical therapist to learn a customized exercise routine.
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I changed tact a bit last night. I ran 3k.I jogged for about 200 metres then ran full pelt for about 70/80 metres. I did this about 6 or 7 times and I really felt my lungs were getting a proper work out. I might start doing this twice a week to go along my 15k, 9 k and 6 or 7ks I do through the week. Im gonna do my first park run tomorrow and see what I think of them.
 
The Lightbowne Cowboy said:
I changed tact a bit last night. I ran 3k.I jogged for about 200 metres then ran full pelt for about 70/80 metres. I did this about 6 or 7 times and I really felt my lungs were getting a proper work out. I might start doing this twice a week to go along my 15k, 9 k and 6 or 7ks I do through the week. Im gonna do my first park run tomorrow and see what I think of them.
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Good luck tomorrow mate
 
The Lightbowne Cowboy said:
I changed tact a bit last night. I ran 3k.I jogged for about 200 metres then ran full pelt for about 70/80 metres. I did this about 6 or 7 times and I really felt my lungs were getting a proper work out. I might start doing this twice a week to go along my 15k, 9 k and 6 or 7ks I do through the week. Im gonna do my first park run tomorrow and see what I think of them.
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Otherwise known as interval training mate! Great for your fitness; only do this once a week though or you will burn out.
 
The Lightbowne Cowboy said:
I changed tact a bit last night. I ran 3k.I jogged for about 200 metres then ran full pelt for about 70/80 metres. I did this about 6 or 7 times and I really felt my lungs were getting a proper work out. I might start doing this twice a week to go along my 15k, 9 k and 6 or 7ks I do through the week. Im gonna do my first park run tomorrow and see what I think of them.
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Hard not to enjoy parkruns. Friendly but competitive, free, and full of positive people getting out and enjoying exercise.

Yes intervals/speed work are a key part of training. If you add that, looking at your other runs you have a pretty decent training schedule.

I try to aim for one long run a week, one speed session, 2 x 10k recovery type runs (slow paced) and another tempo type 10k. I rarely do it in fairness but that is the aim.
 
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im still running, getting to around 4.5 km nothing fast ,just steady, im running at a 40 min 5km pace which im very happy with at the moment, should be hitting 5k by the end of next week, i was flying until my injury, set me back 6 weeks, but then took me a good few weeks to get back into the thought of running,and getting the enjoyment back rather than a chore, once i got the confidence that i wouldnt break down at the same point im not under as much pressure and just enjoy the run for the run and after run feeling.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
It’s not easy!
I’ve run lots of half marathons and full marathons but still struggle with 5k sometimes.

But I’d say Parkrun is such a great thing to do on a regular basis, take it easy and enjoy
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Never mind all that. A real parkrun is going all in for the first 2k and then hanging on for dear life for the next 3. It is the only way to do it.
 
franksinatra said:
Never mind all that. A real parkrun is going all in for the first 2k and then hanging on for dear life for the next 3. It is the only way to do it.
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Balderdash!!! A true parkrun is blowing out of yer arse way before the first corner and wondering was it a good carb load having 15 pints of Guinness the night before
 
Sir peace frog said:
oh i forgot to mention,on the 5th of nov they are having a runway 5k run :) (mcr airport), sadly i found out about it too late, maybe next year
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If you want a 5k to look forward to, have a go at the Blue Run in March. It's 2 laps of the Etihad Stadium and Campus whilst having blue powder chucked at you. And it's all in aid of City in the Community.
Did it last year. Noone took it too seriously, but got my medal presented by Alex Williams.
 
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