Running thread

[Gaz76]

Been a quiet week or so in here for me, not been quiet running wise though. Ran Chester 10k last Sunday, did it with no taper and my legs felt it 3-4k in so that was a bit of a disaster, got just under 46mins when I was aiming for 42ish.

Ran a 5k race yesterday which had a steep hill in the middle in 20:20ish, so looking good for sub 20. End of April was my goal but probably within reach now, can't test until April though as I have Wilmslow half on Sunday.

Wilmslows a decent half, think I've done the last five, starts up a bit of a hill then down for a bit so be careful not to get carried away, it does get a bit conjested for the first 3/4km but spreads out after that, usually a decent t-shirt(apart from last year's white abomination).
I'm running it, but miles off fitness so just going to take it easy

 

[Bigga]

I've just watched an AMAZING YT video that I was, honestly, really impressed by.

There are many places I could have posted this, but I chose this in the end.

I hope you guys watch it all.

For me, it was riveting viewing...

 

[Stuuuuuu]

I've just watched an AMAZING YT video that I was, honestly, really impressed by.

There are many places I could have posted this, but I chose this in the end.

I hope you guys watch it all.

For me, it was riveting viewing...

Good video! Very interesting stuff.

Clearly the guy has done well; he succeeded in losing a lot of weight, very quickly. No criticism from me.

However, I think there is a question to raise about the method he used, and how healthy it is. Throughout the video, the issue of rest is raised. Unless he's being disingenuous in the vid, he appears to have just not rested over the 100 days. Why? And why did he not completely burn out?

He also says at one point, "A lot of the days, I didn't eat - just so I could see some progress." Is that progress?

As I say, the guy has done well - but I think it's pretty clear that he will have burnt a lot of muscle which isn't the healthiest of approaches!

 

[Bigga]

Good video! Very interesting stuff.

Clearly the guy has done well; he succeeded in losing a lot of weight, very quickly. No criticism from me.

However, I think there is a question to raise about the method he used, and how healthy it is. Throughout the video, the issue of rest is raised. Unless he's being disingenuous in the vid, he appears to have just not rested over the 100 days. Why? And why did he not completely burn out?

He also says at one point, "A lot of the days, I didn't eat - just so I could see some progress." Is that progress?

As I say, the guy has done well - but I think it's pretty clear that he will have burnt a lot of muscle which isn't the healthiest of approaches!

This is what's fascinating about the video. It holds lots of self reflection and it doesn't dodge his mental state at the time.

The "rest" issue is indicative of the state of mind and that he ignores the concern. I understand a little of that as when I went through a period of intermittent fasting it became an obsession resulting in me losing lots of muscle because of a lack of control in focus in the similar way you point out. And when the mind becomes obsessed, a lack of eating and 'burnout' becomes a state of mind to overcome... like his example of Goggins.

I agree, he's done superb, but obsession is a line that's easy to cross.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

any races anyone signed up for?

Had a full list of local ones I wanted to do, but just removed any I had planned upto May. Not worth rushing into it too quick and reinjuring myself

 

[gazinho]

Anyone suffered with plantar fasciitis and found a good way of dealing with it whilst trying to get out of the house and put one foot in front of the other?

Ive been suffering with it for 9 months or so now, seen the doctor and had a 5 minute chat with a physio who gave me 3 exercises to do, done them daily for over 6 months and havent progressed at all, if anything its gotten worse, I can still walk decent distances (the pain tends to subside whilst walking and comes on when i stop) but jogging is constant pain

 

[MCFC1993]

Anyone suffered with plantar fasciitis and found a good way of dealing with it whilst trying to get out of the house and put one foot in front of the other?

Ive been suffering with it for 9 months or so now, seen the doctor and had a 5 minute chat with a physio who gave me 3 exercises to do, done them daily for over 6 months and havent progressed at all, if anything its gotten worse, I can still walk decent distances (the pain tends to subside whilst walking and comes on when i stop) but jogging is constant pain

Maybe go and see a physio and get it assessed properly? Ideally a physio that treats runners often.

You should be doing a combination of stretching, strengthening and even massaging the foot. All the main exercises are out there. Usually pain comes when the fascia can't take the load. Weighted calf raises are important, sometimes adapted to put the big toe in a stretched position.

Also look at when the pain comes on (stop before pain). Try changing the surface too, treadmill, grass, beach, are they better whilst you rehab?

 

[MCFC1993]

any races anyone signed up for?

Had a full list of local ones I wanted to do, but just removed any I had planned upto May. Not worth rushing into it too quick and reinjuring myself

Wilmslow half on Sunday.
Chester half in May.
Chester Marathon in October.
Morecambe 10miler in November.

Need to book more in, usually aim for 2 a month and a fast parkrun.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Anyone suffered with plantar fasciitis and found a good way of dealing with it whilst trying to get out of the house and put one foot in front of the other?

Ive been suffering with it for 9 months or so now, seen the doctor and had a 5 minute chat with a physio who gave me 3 exercises to do, done them daily for over 6 months and havent progressed at all, if anything its gotten worse, I can still walk decent distances (the pain tends to subside whilst walking and comes on when i stop) but jogging is constant pain

I had one of them pulse machines on my feet via the NHS 18 months ago, it worked but its now worse.

I use rock tape around the problem areas and it tends to help a little. maybe try this?

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Wilmslow half on Sunday.
Chester half in May.
Chester Marathon in October.
Morecambe 10miler in November.

Need to book more in, usually aim for 2 a month and a fast parkrun.

Wilmslow is the one I've pulled off my list, but youll smash it

got these in my list, but not yet spent any money to book my place

Offerton 5miler	14th May
Great Manchester 10k/HM	18th May
Wilmslow Relay	15th June
Manchester 25km Trail Escape	21st June
Race for Life Stockport 5k	6th July
Mossley 10k	20th July
Beyond MCR 55/25km	26th July
Altrincham 10k	7th Sept
Run Through Cheshire HM	14th Sept
Manchester HM	12th Oct

 

[MCFC1993]

Wilmslow is the one I've pulled off my list, but youll smash it

got these in my list, but not yet spent any money to book my place

Offerton 5miler	14th May
Great Manchester 10k/HM	18th May
Wilmslow Relay	15th June
Manchester 25km Trail Escape	21st June
Race for Life Stockport 5k	6th July
Mossley 10k	20th July
Beyond MCR 55/25km	26th July
Altrincham 10k	7th Sept
Run Through Cheshire HM	14th Sept
Manchester HM	12th Oct

Ah there's a couple I might give a go in there.
There's also Trafford 10k and Knutsford 10k in August and September.

There's also a few that the local running clubs put on too.

Targeting any race in particular?

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Ah there's a couple I might give a go in there.
There's also Trafford 10k and Knutsford 10k in August and September.

There's also a few that the local running clubs put on too.

Targeting any race in particular?

I forgot about them! good shout.

Really want to do the 25km trail escape (there is a 50km alternative) as it starts from Citys stadium.

As long as i do at least 2 half marathons this year I'm happy.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

any races anyone signed up for?

Had a full list of local ones I wanted to do, but just removed any I had planned upto May. Not worth rushing into it too quick and reinjuring myself

Just the Great North Run in September for the aforementioned charity reasons. I'm quietly hopeful of being in decent shape by then, in which case I'd like to sign up for some more spring events, possibly including a marathon (although I've no idea which one). We'll see how it goes; I enjoy training in the warmer and lighter months so hopefully I can make enough progress.

I think you're wise to avoid taking risks and rushing things; just take your time and see where you're at. Training and getting fit is a long game.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Just the Great North Run in September for the aforementioned charity reasons. I'm quietly hopeful of being in decent shape by then, in which case I'd like to sign up for some more spring events, possibly including a marathon (although I've no idea which one). We'll see how it goes; I enjoy training in the warmer and lighter months so hopefully I can make enough progress.

I think you're wise to avoid taking risks and rushing things; just take your time and see where you're at. Training and getting fit is a long game.

you signed up already?

yeah, think I've done the right way yeah. I'm sure Il pick up another injury or two in the coming months.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

you signed up already?

yeah, think I've done the right way yeah. I'm sure Il pick up another injury or two in the coming months.

Yep, been signed up for a while. Got a ballot place but using it to raise money.

Glad to hear about your training. Just keep up the plan!

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Yep, been signed up for a while. Got a ballot place but using it to raise money.

Glad to hear about your training. Just keep up the plan!

share your charity link buddy, will drop some pennies in

 

[Stuuuuuu]

share your charity link buddy, will drop some pennies in

Ah thanks man, that's very kind of you.

Stuart's Great North Run 2025 Page

Help Stuart Walsh raise money to support SpecialEffect

www.justgiving.com

 

[simmo]

Improved on my Warrington park run time from last week by 1min 8s - time 34.02 this morning.

 

[ob]

Was busy (and hungover) this morning so missed parkrun. Went out for little 2.5 miles after lunch. Just to get out and some fresh air

 

[chesterbells]

Was down at The Wammy this morning, boy is that a quick course. Reminds me of Isabel Trail. Certainly more enjoyable than the lunchtime afterwards spent queuing up round Gladstone Pottery Museum to see the thrown down contestants & their handiwork.