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Hart’s Bird said:
I remember reading that if you run backwards it sorts it out. (Not a joke). Because essentially shin splints are the muscle pulling away from the bone a certain way. So if you also include some movements in the opposite direction, that pulls the muscle back and addresses the issue. Apparently it’s common practice in the armed forces.

If you don’t want to look like a twat running backwards outside then I’d suggest walking backwards on a treadmill (look up “reverse deadmill”, I’d imagine this is exactly the movement you’re looking for).

I’ve never had shin splints so I can’t say whether this works one way or the other, however, I do run a lot and have included reverse deadmill in my training plan for a number of years, so perhaps it’s helps prevent it.

Anyway, hopefully this helps.
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Did you spot me walking backwards up the stairs in the arndale last night?, this actually works, one of the docs in the hospital I work in put me onto it for a calf strain, walking up and down stairs backwards works wonders
 
gaz76 said:
Did you spot me walking backwards up the stairs in the arndale last night?, this actually works, one of the docs in the hospital I work in put me onto it for a calf strain, walking up and down stairs backwards works wonders
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I try and do this after each run based on listening to an American running podcast.

Get some pretty strange looks especially when your walking backwards and someone is walking forwards in the same direction.
 
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franksinatra said:
Druridge bay is a fantastic run around the lake, great cafe for brekky afterwards and then a pretty much deserted beach a minutes walk from the cafe for your warm down.

Worth a visit whether park running or not @beehive_bob
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Thanks for this. Sadly the park run was cancelled the weekend I was there...agree that it's definitely worth a visit regardless!
 
Hart’s Bird said:
I remember reading that if you run backwards it sorts it out. (Not a joke). Because essentially shin splints are the muscle pulling away from the bone a certain way. So if you also include some movements in the opposite direction, that pulls the muscle back and addresses the issue. Apparently it’s common practice in the armed forces.

If you don’t want to look like a twat running backwards outside then I’d suggest walking backwards on a treadmill (look up “reverse deadmill”, I’d imagine this is exactly the movement you’re looking for).

I’ve never had shin splints so I can’t say whether this works one way or the other, however, I do run a lot and have included reverse deadmill in my training plan for a number of years, so perhaps it’s helps prevent it.

Anyway, hopefully this helps.
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That’s really interesting to read. Had never thought or heard of that before, but it does make good sense.
 
Great to read about all the mileage that everyone's putting in.

I've had a lower mileage week in my GNR training but I seem to be blighted by all manner of injuries, niggles and twinges at the moment.

I've done a Week 3 vid of how it's going for my wee YouTube channel. I try to use these videos to also share some tips etc., to show that if I can document improvements in my fitness, then anyone can do it.

 
Stuuuuuu said:
Great to read about all the mileage that everyone's putting in.

I've had a lower mileage week in my GNR training but I seem to be blighted by all manner of injuries, niggles and twinges at the moment.

I've done a Week 3 vid of how it's going for my wee YouTube channel. I try to use these videos to also share some tips etc., to show that if I can document improvements in my fitness, then anyone can do it.

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Nice one Stu, hopefully the injury isn't too bad
 
Biggest lull in my run career, no mojo, had so many big boozy nights out and loads planned still up to September - used to be fine mixing the two but now struggling. will walk the parkrun today.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
Biggest lull in my run career, no mojo, had so many big boozy nights out and loads planned still up to September - used to be fine mixing the two but now struggling. will walk the parkrun today.
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You will get it back man. We've all had these lulls. I'm just coming out of one now. I would say don't put pressure on yourself; just focus on crossing the threshold and getting out for short, easy ones but with regularity.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
Biggest lull in my run career, no mojo, had so many big boozy nights out and loads planned still up to September - used to be fine mixing the two but now struggling. will walk the parkrun today.
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As stu says mate, we all have these lulls, consistency is the answer, keep chipping away and it will come back.
I'm currently in a can't be arsed racing mode, just enjoying banging out my weekly mileage target, a race will pop up sooner or later but consistency is my main priority ATM.
Oh and knock that boozing shite on the head, it's not the fuckin 1990's anymore,
 
staffsblue said:
This morning's Alexandra Parkrun "Jeffed" in 32:10.
Far too humid to run the whole distance today, and a big queue at the finish funnel due to the number of participants.
Heaton Park, Peel & South Manchester all cancelled today so lack of overall capacity!
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I went to Peel and realised it was not on due to Uni open day. Quick dash to Worsley Woods.

With a few others cancelled as you say, it was busy. The overnight rain made certain parts of the course backup due to volume of numbers.

32:53 was the official time.
 
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