Running thread

Manchester1894 said:
I have a box of the epsom salts for when the legs are really sore but it's not a regular thing. Just got some for that bad week we all have at some point. Foam rolling and stretches beats any other. I've recently stopped the run ending at the house. Stop a mile away, walk half a mile then jog
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best place to get them from?
 
Anyone else doing the virtual london mara tomorrow? Its gonna be a wet one, I plan on doing a few laps of citys ground as part of my run, dare I cross the bridge in this weather!!
 
Citizen Green said:
Ran 14K this morning and knees are in bits, any recommendations to help with this?
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Adding turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon and ginger to your diet. I know I sound like a new-age nutbag but since I added these and cut out dairy and bread for the past 5 years (apart from special occasions), I no longer suffer from the knee problems that plagued me for nearly 20 years.
 
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The inevitable injury after six months of a really enjoyable return to running has hit my calf. I've tried a couple of easy flat runs, but around the 3km mark it really starts to pull.

I'm going to concentrate on gym work for the next couple of weeks to work on my core and legs while it repairs.

Any advice on calf strengthening would be much appreciated.
 
blue aura said:
The inevitable injury after six months of a really enjoyable return to running has hit my calf. I've tried a couple of easy flat runs, but around the 3km mark it really starts to pull.

I'm going to concentrate on gym work for the next couple of weeks to work on my core and legs while it repairs.

Any advice on calf strengthening would be much appreciated.
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Sorry to hear about this mate. I'm no expert on injuries so please take this with a pinch of salt (and, ideally, see a physio):

Don't run on it; instead, go for low-impact cardio such as cycling if possible. This will keep your fitness up and exercise a range of muscle groups.

For strength, weighted squats are great (if your calf will bear the weight OK) and weighted calf raises.
 
Best of luck to everyone running the virtual London Marathon today. Remember the golden rule of marathon running: don't go off too fast as it will catch up with you in the later miles! Stick rigidly to your target pace from the start, no matter how good you're feeling! And fuel from the start.
gaz76 said:
Well as Im sure your aware, Ive been going on about loving rain runs for ages on strava, big soaking tomorrow!! Good luck with it mate, hope your injury is "behind" you!! Youll smash it mate
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Nice one Gaz. Injury is still there but should be OK if I take it easy. Plan is just to jog it. Have a good one yourself.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Sorry to hear about this mate. I'm no expert on injuries so please take this with a pinch of salt (and, ideally, see a physio):

Don't run on it; instead, go for low-impact cardio such as cycling if possible. This will keep your fitness up and exercise a range of muscle groups.

For strength, weighted squats are great (if your calf will bear the weight OK) and weighted calf raises.
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Thanks Stuuuuuu, hopefully I won't be lame for too long.
 
blue aura said:
The inevitable injury after six months of a really enjoyable return to running has hit my calf. I've tried a couple of easy flat runs, but around the 3km mark it really starts to pull.

I'm going to concentrate on gym work for the next couple of weeks to work on my core and legs while it repairs.

Any advice on calf strengthening would be much appreciated.
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I had calf issues at footy years back. If it's a long term issue, just get a doc to diagnose as physio might need to look at it.

So for today get an ice pack on it and rest. If you don't have one use a bag of peas. But long term you'll need one. They sell a hot/cold one in decatchlon that you can freeze or microwave. Everyone who runs should have one. - you want to hammer that calf with a pack for 15 mins. Regulary over a few days.

When it's become pain free and supple - get a foam roller (if you can - a stick roller too) Again if you haven't got one the large foam rollers then buy one. Not just for your calf, but for your glutes, hammys, it bands, thighs.

Massage the calf when the muscle is relaxed using your hands. Encourages blood flow to the area.

Introduce light strength training: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/g20840708/5-exercises-to-strengthen-your-lower-legs/

Before your next run, I'd recommend getting some deep heat cream and massaging that into the affected calf. Might help.
 
Manchester1894 said:
I had calf issues at footy years back. If it's a long term issue, just get a doc to diagnose as physio might need to look at it.

So for today get an ice pack on it and rest. If you don't have one use a bag of peas. But long term you'll need one. They sell a hot/cold one in decatchlon that you can freeze or microwave. Everyone who runs should have one. - you want to hammer that calf with a pack for 15 mins. Regulary over a few days.

When it's become pain free and supple - get a foam roller (if you can - a stick roller too) Again if you haven't got one the large foam rollers then buy one. Not just for your calf, but for your glutes, hammys, it bands, thighs.

Massage the calf when the muscle is relaxed using your hands. Encourages blood flow to the area.

Introduce light strength training: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/g20840708/5-exercises-to-strengthen-your-lower-legs/

Before your next run, I'd recommend getting some deep heat cream and massaging that into the affected calf. Might help.
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Brilliant. Thanks mate
 
blue aura said:
Brilliant. Thanks mate
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You're welcome. Just be careful with that area. Articles warn of potential achilles issues. I've also had a soleus tear I needed physio to get over. But I've had minor issues like cramp and pulls that rolling/massages have helped with. Maybe downing some electrolytes can supplement all the above and having loads of water etc.
 
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