Running thread

[staffsblue]

FOC here, just started the Couch to 5k this week, done three runs, finding it tough, back of my left heel aches, left hip too. Is it just because I’m just starting out? Does it get easier? My time this morning was slower than the first two.

Just take it steady. I was where you are this time last year and thought I'd never improve. Now busting sub 30 minute Parkruns each week, and I'm 51.

 

[staffsblue]

Did the Blue Run this morning. Was quite fun and noone was taking it too seriously. But running over than Nexon Tire bridge 4 times was a complete bastard.

 

[Cricket Blue]

Good Afternoon everybody
19 miles today, 2 hours 55
Manchester marathon in 3 weeks where I will be running for Cancer research.
I hope everyone's training is going well.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Absolutely gutted, supposed to have Hampton court palace HM tomorrow. Home from work sick yesterday, can't stop sneezing and coughing, aching all over (covid test negative). No energy what so ever. Currently watching TV on couch below a blanket. Gutted

I’ve got all that aswell, must be going around. That’s a shame you can’t make that one - sign up for another next month

 

[inchy14]

I’ve got all that aswell, must be going around. That’s a shame you can’t make that one - sign up for another next month

I had it couple of weeks ago, went A&E in the end as couldn’t get in the doctors, turned out I had a chest infection and was given antibiotics.
Knocked me back for couple of weeks, been back running this week for first time since and it’s really taken it out of me, struggling like fuck and tough breathing for first mile or so as coughing etc until warmed up properly. Hopefully it’ll get easier as I get back into it.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Absolutely gutted, supposed to have Hampton court palace HM tomorrow. Home from work sick yesterday, can't stop sneezing and coughing, aching all over (covid test negative). No energy what so ever. Currently watching TV on couch below a blanket. Gutted

Ah man, that's rotten luck.

But your time will come! Get better, get a couple of good weeks in and you will be ready for a race, and there are loads to choose from.

 

[BlueHammer85]

I had it couple of weeks ago, went A&E in the end as couldn’t get in the doctors, turned out I had a chest infection and was given antibiotics.
Knocked me back for couple of weeks, been back running this week for first time since and it’s really taken it out of me, struggling like fuck and tough breathing for first mile or so as coughing etc until warmed up properly. Hopefully it’ll get easier as I get back into it.

That’s a horrible one

Worst part is trying to get back, so tough mentally

Hoping I can get over my cold very shortly. Marathon in 7 days !

 

[ob]

I’ve got all that aswell, must be going around. That’s a shame you can’t make that one - sign up for another next month

My other half had it last week plus 3 of our team in work who all sit in same office off during week with it. Hope you're feeling better soon mate

 

[When The Levee Breaks]

Leeds Marathon in 6 weeks.

Did a long run on Wednesday afternoon, for 18.5 mile in 2h 30mins

 

[Como Cat]

Took more than a minute off my parkrun, 23:51 at Oak Hill (East Barnet in North London). Pleased with that.

Today, intention was to continue marathon training with 30k. Unfortunately, weird pain spasms in my left hip after 18k saw me call the run to a halt. After a bit of research I'm none the wiser as to what I may have done. It feels like bruising but no reason to be bruised, don't think it's a stress fracture as I can support my weight. Who knows, a few days rest will hopefully do the trick..

After a lot of googling I thought my injury might have been a hip pinched nerve so did loads of hip stretching and the pain eased. For reassurance I visited a sports physio who advised gluteus medius related due to, probably, stiff hamstrings/hip flexors. Fortunately, the stretching I was doing inadvertently helped and ready to run again.

This week a gentle 9k and 15k just to ease back into it. Tuesday I'm planning on 30k and then taper starts for London Marathon on 23rd April. Feels wrong to ease off so far from the start but that's what all the advice suggests..