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A J Styles said:
Thought the marathon was in middle of May, didn't realise it was 9 weeks tomorrow.

Possible to train in 9 weeks for it? I'm assuming 7 weeks heavy and taper for 2?
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Depends how fit you are.
If you're in the sort of shape where you could go and run a half marathon fairly comfortably you'll be fine. Or if you're doing 40-50km a week already, then you should be okay.

Don't overdo it though or you'll get injured, make sure you still get your strength training in.

Defer it if you know you won't be ready.
 
Was out this morning for my usual circuit runs.

I played footy Thurs night ,had a half decent game ,although our side lost 4nil...it has been a tight nil nil for half the match but the reds ( boo) slowly started to convert their chances,whilst we missed chance after chance.

I wasn't happy with my performance and was aching after playing ,so Friday morning I did 20 of my usual circuits down by the river bank,at a slow pace but with a sprint finish uphill each time ,with a min rest. In between .

This morning ,I was surprised to see the sun out,and this gave me inspiration. I managed 30 circuits ,all at a slow pace but with a " Sprint Finale Arrivia " ( Kraftwerk - Tour de France) at the end of each circuit.

Very pleased with 30 circuits,the most I've ever done on this particular run. ,and I reflected on my performance at footy on Thursday.

I recalled quite a few moments where the opposition were bearing down on goal and I was ball watching ..." too tired" to make that burst of energy to make a defensive challenge ....but thought of the many times I made forward runs into space ,screaming for the ball........and told myself I must get fitter ,so I can run back...as well as run forward !!
Funny how the mind plays tricks on you....if there's a chance to score you find energy.....; defensive duties?
Oh...I'm not quite sure.....it's just laziness. Hopefully the interim runs will stand me in good stead for next week's match.

A lovely mild morning , saw Robin Carion Crow Cormorant and a Little White Egret in graceful flight ...and because the sun was out,a Common Buzzard was spotted ,riding the thermals high above me.

All in all, a fantastic morning of fitness...out in nature.
 
flat earther said:
so legendary prefontaine
last 400.. legend

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Just watched that a 3rd time ,what a race ,brilliant stuff,reminded me of Thomas Bye"r "The Hare ,Norwegian I think who led from the front ,a novice known as a pace setter,.... but ended up winning I think!
Pacesetters aren't supposed to win
 
I'm after some advice.
I've never really had any injuries or joint problems while i've been running. So i'm a little stumped with a small niggle i've now got. I run 5k twice a week.
A few weeks ago, i suddenly felt pain in my left knee (right in the joint/under knee cap) at the very start of my run. I limped/walked a bit, and after about 1km, the pain eased and i was able to run the rest of the 5k with little to no pain.

This cycle has repeated every run since. I've not noticed much, if any pain or swelling during normal activities.
I've tried resting a week, and increasing my runs. Nothing makes a difference. Same pain at the start that goes away.

Any ideas?
 
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fulabeer said:
I'm after some advice.
I've never really had any injuries or joint problems while i've been running. So i'm a little stumped with a small niggle i've now got. I run 5k twice a week.
A few weeks ago, i suddenly felt pain in my left knee (right in the joint/under knee cap) at the very start of my run. I limped/walked a bit, and after about 1km, the pain eased and i was able to run the rest of the 5k with little to no pain.

This cycle has repeated every run since. I've not noticed much, if any pain or swelling during normal activities.
I've tried resting a week, and increasing my runs. Nothing makes a difference. Same pain at the start that goes away.

Any ideas?
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I had runners knee last year and that used to come on fairly early in the run. Quad exercises and manipulation of the patella before run and morning/night has fixed it. Sometimes it's the patella irritating structures below the knee. Took seeing a physio to diagnose though.

The fact yours gets easier though stumps me. Maybe the first part of the run activates the muscles enough to pull the patella into the correct place.

Can't see it being tendinitis as that would get worse too.

A physio would be your best bet.
 
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staffsblue said:
I used to suffer from something similar when I started couch to 5k about 3 years ago.
Doing some stretches before and after running seemed to sort it out.
And I always do at least 5 minutes of walking before I start running to warm up.
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I always walk at quite a pace,for about 15 minutes before I run,seems to help warm up the leg muscles.
 
fulabeer said:
I'm after some advice.
I've never really had any injuries or joint problems while i've been running. So i'm a little stumped with a small niggle i've now got. I run 5k twice a week.
A few weeks ago, i suddenly felt pain in my left knee (right in the joint/under knee cap) at the very start of my run. I limped/walked a bit, and after about 1km, the pain eased and i was able to run the rest of the 5k with little to no pain.

This cycle has repeated every run since. I've not noticed much, if any pain or swelling during normal activities.
I've tried resting a week, and increasing my runs. Nothing makes a difference. Same pain at the start that goes away.

Any ideas?
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This is the single most effective exercise I've ever done,known as The Horse stance ...it is said to strengthen every lower body muscle....I derivo benefit from it,every time I can be disciplined enough to try it.

It hurts. I generally manage just ove 60 Seconds ...putting the stop watch on my mobile ,then hiding the timer and only looking when I finish the stance . Legs always feel more powerful the next day, gait is improved, helps me at footy ....I'm sure it helps avoid injury ie hamstring knee pain,ankle mobility etc etc
Costs nothing ,but needs your self discipline..to keep trying it.
 
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I completed the Malta marathon on Sunday in 4:30. Only my 3rd marathon and feel as though I'm still learning the process, it's a shame I'm not 20 years younger.. While I was slower than during London I felt stronger at the end and, as a result, enjoyed it more. The course was largely very good although sharing a dual carriageway with traffic was interesting. 1,100 completed the full marathon and about 3,000 the half. Overall, I thought it was a great event, albeit got lucky with the glorious weather.
 
Think whoever is in charge of the Manchester marathon has lost the plot, they have a new route this year which is absolutely shite and they have just released the finishers tee shirt which is also bizarre.
 
gaz76 said:
Think whoever is in charge of the Manchester marathon has lost the plot, they have a new route this year which is absolutely shite and they have just released the finishers tee shirt which is also bizarre.
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What's there reasoning behind not just picking the same route and sticking with it year on year?

Are they trying to find the flattest route to make it as fast as possible?
 
MCFC1993 said:
What's there reasoning behind not just picking the same route and sticking with it year on year?

Are they trying to find the flattest route to make it as fast as possible?
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Think the official reason given was they wanted to overcome the crowding issues they had at the end by moving the finish to the uni where there is more room, that's fair enough.
But they have taken out the deansgate section and added in some really tight corners, last year was mayhem for the first few miles with folk falling over each other, looking at this year's it's even tighter at the start.
Don't think they have gone for the speed aspect as south Manchester is pretty flat anyways
 
gaz76 said:
Think whoever is in charge of the Manchester marathon has lost the plot, they have a new route this year which is absolutely shite and they have just released the finishers tee shirt which is also bizarre.
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Please tell me it avoids Sale as I'm really bored with 2 seperate runs ruining Sundays every year :)
 
1st effort in 9 weeks since getting pneumonia. 5k jeffing with 5 mins run 30 seconds intervals. Was going to go park run but it's hour away and thought as first effort I'll stay closer to home. Felt great to get out there again
 

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