Running thread

[somapop]

Given your torn meniscus I'd probably listen to your body and have a day off. You could do cross-training, too. Recovery days can be just as important as running days if you're trying to get fitter/faster.

The general rule of thumb is to not increase your weekly mileage by more than 10%. So bear that in mind.

I'm having a rest day today though and I feel on edge haha.

Good point on increasing mileage.
May do short one tonight then lay off tomorrow.
I do some form of exercise every day (weights, yoga, pilates etc).

Weirdly, my meniscus isn't hugely affected in running, only when really flexing it in yoga/kneeling down etc.

Was a weird issue to pin point (but scan cleared this up).

 

[ob]

What's the consensus on running [almost] every day?

I've started to find my groove again so thinking of stepping up.
I can't make track interval sessions with the club (on a Weds eve) at the moment, but will resume those at some stage.
I may also try and stick in some early morning runs inthe morning to free time up in the evening (but short 6ks).

Legs are a bit sore today - after a long weekend away where I was walking A LOT (and a park run added too) but I'm thinking of adding another this evening.

In other news, I saw my physio last week post MRI scans on my leg/knee.
A lot of medical dialogue but essentially I have a torn lower meniscus (and fraying above). Mix of degeneration and years of using my legs a lot.

Both agreed surgery poss not the best option (it's not really causing pain unless I really bend my knee fully - like squatting/yoga where it's really noticeable.
No pain on a recent 10k either.

Tricky bit was it initially started out in the hamstring (pulled it during a run....but carried out hobbling on :( )

So I've been referred for a physio sessions at the hospital gym, which I'm quite pleased about.

My last injury (labral tear) was very similar: didn't want to operate so suggested strenth training, yoga and pilates. All of which changed my life for the better.

Not for me, 3 times a week enough at my age

 

[gaz76]

What's the consensus on running [almost] every day?

I've started to find my groove again so thinking of stepping up.
I can't make track interval sessions with the club (on a Weds eve) at the moment, but will resume those at some stage.
I may also try and stick in some early morning runs inthe morning to free time up in the evening (but short 6ks).

Run everyday, just vary your intensity, getting a hefty runstreak together is great for motivation.

 

[staffsblue]

Not for me, 3 times a week enough at my age

Same for me. Run 3 times a week, swim twice a week and have 2 recovery days.

 

[somapop]

Yeah.
I normally go for a walk in the evening if I'm not running.
But tonight it's pissing it down. So I may as well do the same walk as run thus getting less wet (that's how it works right?).
I do have Yoga class at 8 mind....but recovery days may mean different things to different people.
I've been sat at work all day so NEED some kind of cardio lest I go stir crazy!

 

[Manchester33]

Anyone doing the Hale 10k next weekend? Anyone done it previously?

 

[gaz76]

What do we think about the parkrun changes this week? All records scrapped, think it's a load of bollocks myself, which is quite appropriate as it's said bollocks are the reason for the changes(transsexuals taking women's records).
Shite all is sacred nowadays, dont get me wrong I'm not against change when it's for the better, but how does taking away having a time goal in a parkrun possibly improve it? Apparently it will make it more inviting for folk to try and not feel intimidated, horseshit!! So not publishing the times is going to make 25stone Billy jump off the couch and say "that's it I'm in" is it fuck.

 

[staffsblue]

I attempted to do Peel Parkrun but was thwarted this morning.
The event started late as the park was double booked. Not an issue normally but I was already on a tight schedule with the football being an early kick off.
Completed the first lap then carried on running back to Castlefield.

 

[ob]

My ambition for few years has been run to park run (just over 3 miles) run park run and run home again so I managed it today. It was fantastic, awful, tremendous, horrible and exhilarating. At times thought might need rescued in a canoe and off course I fell in it. I'm not expecting a fast time on parkrun but I think I'm marking that run down as character building

 

[Sale Moor Blue]

Morning All
17 miles today
Ran from sale to the Etihad and back
Doing a half marathon in Blackpool next week.