Running thread

The last two winters have brought on injuries to my left hip. I'm not sure if it's arthritis or joint wear and tear. It eases up in Spring, so I try and build up fitness again, ready for an active summer.

I have had a calf strain too, so am trying to manage this. So a nice 5km run this evening might not be one of the most challenging runs on this thread, but it was exhilarating and totally enjoyable for me.
 
Had my knee surgery two weeks ago, just some cartilage repair (previous meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction on same knee) and went back to see the surgeon this week. He told me that my knee is showing significant arthritis and therefore I will always have some pain, but the cartilage is ok for now. Much more damage though and he is suggesting a full knee replacement will be on the cards.

Also told me not to run for at least another 2 months.... not sure I will strictly follow that advice though!
 
smevchenko said:
Had my knee surgery two weeks ago, just some cartilage repair (previous meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction on same knee) and went back to see the surgeon this week. He told me that my knee is showing significant arthritis and therefore I will always have some pain, but the cartilage is ok for now. Much more damage though and he is suggesting a full knee replacement will be on the cards.

Also told me not to run for at least another 2 months.... not sure I will strictly follow that advice though!
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Best wishes with your injuries. I only started running about six years ago, but I really miss it when I'm injured.
 
smevchenko said:
Had my knee surgery two weeks ago, just some cartilage repair (previous meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction on same knee) and went back to see the surgeon this week. He told me that my knee is showing significant arthritis and therefore I will always have some pain, but the cartilage is ok for now. Much more damage though and he is suggesting a full knee replacement will be on the cards.

Also told me not to run for at least another 2 months.... not sure I will strictly follow that advice though!
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Can you cycle/swim instead? Both pretty good ways to keep up your running fitness without battering your knee?
 
2 hours 26 mins 41 seconds. New PB by almost 2 mins. I was supposed to run behind 2.30 pacer then gently overtake him. Started right at back of wave, took 6 miles to catch him, ran with him from about mile 6-10 them gently worked my way in front and actually a sprint finish. Thanks to everyone on this this thread for their help support and advice
 
ob said:
2 hours 26 mins 41 seconds. New PB by almost 2 mins. I was supposed to run behind 2.30 pacer then gently overtake him. Started right at back of wave, took 6 miles to catch him, ran with him from about mile 6-10 them gently worked my way in front and actually a sprint finish. Thanks to everyone on this this thread for their help support and advice
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Well done, ob. You need to be a bit careful with the pacers, in my experience they can be a fair bit off where they should be.
 
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Gremlin said:
Well done, ob. You need to be a bit careful with the pacers, in my experience they can be a fair bit off where they should be.
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Thanks mate, yea I've read a few reviews saying people missed their time due to their pacer being out. I'm sure it's not an easy job. My aim was to finish, then under 2.30 (that's why was looking for him) then if going ok try and beat PB of 2.28.
 
Sale Moor Blue said:
Around 3.50
I hit the wall last year and was fucked off
I've thrown everything into the
Training for 16 weeks.
It won't happen this time.
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Well you have certainly put the long runs in, that should see off any chance of "the wall"
I know what your saying about being pissed off, that last stretch coming out of chorlton is a fucker when you know your not going well, I did 3hrs and 14 seconds 2 years ago, stopped for a piss and couldn't get going again at the end, hopefully I can bury them 14 seconds this time round, and I definitely won't be stopping for a piss!!!
 
gaz76 said:
Well you have certainly put the long runs in, that should see off any chance of "the wall"
I know what your saying about being pissed off, that last stretch coming out of chorlton is a fucker when you know your not going well, I did 3hrs and 14 seconds 2 years ago, stopped for a piss and couldn't get going again at the end, hopefully I can bury them 14 seconds this time round, and I definitely won't be stopping for a piss!!!
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Being honest I set off to quickly and maybe didn't do enough training.
This year I've ran mainly on my own and felt really good towards the end.
So that's s good sign, just need to watch it at the start.
 
Sale Moor Blue said:
Being honest I set off to quickly and maybe didn't do enough training.
This year I've ran mainly on my own and felt really good towards the end.
So that's s good sign, just need to watch it at the start.
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Yep manchester is tricky to keep a lid on at the start, it kicks off with a slight downhill and every fucker seems to be going for it, going through town with the crowds gets you pumped, for me it's about keeping it steady, the real race dosent start until coming back through Stretford
 
gaz76 said:
Yep manchester is tricky to keep a lid on at the start, it kicks off with a slight downhill and every fucker seems to be going for it, going through town with the crowds gets you pumped, for me it's about keeping it steady, the real race dosent start until coming back through Stretford
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Yep got into trouble mile 22 last year in sale
Hit me like a truck but I just need to cut all the noise out and make it a normal Sunday run on my own.
 
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