Running thread

MCFC1993 said:
Sounds like the type of course I need at the moment, currently covering 50km a week but I haven't done any specific training for it to get a time, focus has been the 5k & 10k. I'd take anything around 1hour 35ish.
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I’ve only broken the 100 minute barrier once in my life so I’d deffo take that!
These days my focus is entirely on 5k and 10k - or Quarter Marathons as I like to refer to them ;-)
 
MCFC1993 said:
Just not worth the risk, it sounds great to the untrained viewer which is why they end up picking such extreme challenges.

A seasoned ultra runner doing 5 ultras in 5 days doesn't have that shock and awe unfortunately.

I see it on YouTube all the time; 'I ran a marathon without training', 'I did... without training'. I guess it's to appeal to the viewer that they can do it too but just has injury written all over it.
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Aye the YouTubers that talk a load of shite with their "I ran a marathon with no training", no they didn't it took them ages as they walked most of it.
I understand this telly lad is doing it for charity, but as he's still not finished today's 30 mile and started at 8.30am he's not running, latest report says he's lost a toenail and his feet are covered in blisters, be interesting to see can he finish it
 
MCFC1993 said:
Been a quiet week or so in here for me, not been quiet running wise though. Ran Chester 10k last Sunday, did it with no taper and my legs felt it 3-4k in so that was a bit of a disaster, got just under 46mins when I was aiming for 42ish.

Ran a 5k race yesterday which had a steep hill in the middle in 20:20ish, so looking good for sub 20. End of April was my goal but probably within reach now, can't test until April though as I have Wilmslow half on Sunday.
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Wilmslows a decent half, think I've done the last five, starts up a bit of a hill then down for a bit so be careful not to get carried away, it does get a bit conjested for the first 3/4km but spreads out after that, usually a decent t-shirt(apart from last year's white abomination).
I'm running it, but miles off fitness so just going to take it easy
 
Bigga said:
I've just watched an AMAZING YT video that I was, honestly, really impressed by.

There are many places I could have posted this, but I chose this in the end.

I hope you guys watch it all.

For me, it was riveting viewing...

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Good video! Very interesting stuff.

Clearly the guy has done well; he succeeded in losing a lot of weight, very quickly. No criticism from me.

However, I think there is a question to raise about the method he used, and how healthy it is. Throughout the video, the issue of rest is raised. Unless he's being disingenuous in the vid, he appears to have just not rested over the 100 days. Why? And why did he not completely burn out?

He also says at one point, "A lot of the days, I didn't eat - just so I could see some progress." Is that progress?

As I say, the guy has done well - but I think it's pretty clear that he will have burnt a lot of muscle which isn't the healthiest of approaches!
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Good video! Very interesting stuff.

Clearly the guy has done well; he succeeded in losing a lot of weight, very quickly. No criticism from me.

However, I think there is a question to raise about the method he used, and how healthy it is. Throughout the video, the issue of rest is raised. Unless he's being disingenuous in the vid, he appears to have just not rested over the 100 days. Why? And why did he not completely burn out?

He also says at one point, "A lot of the days, I didn't eat - just so I could see some progress." Is that progress?

As I say, the guy has done well - but I think it's pretty clear that he will have burnt a lot of muscle which isn't the healthiest of approaches!
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This is what's fascinating about the video. It holds lots of self reflection and it doesn't dodge his mental state at the time.

The "rest" issue is indicative of the state of mind and that he ignores the concern. I understand a little of that as when I went through a period of intermittent fasting it became an obsession resulting in me losing lots of muscle because of a lack of control in focus in the similar way you point out. And when the mind becomes obsessed, a lack of eating and 'burnout' becomes a state of mind to overcome... like his example of Goggins.

I agree, he's done superb, but obsession is a line that's easy to cross.
 
Anyone suffered with plantar fasciitis and found a good way of dealing with it whilst trying to get out of the house and put one foot in front of the other?

Ive been suffering with it for 9 months or so now, seen the doctor and had a 5 minute chat with a physio who gave me 3 exercises to do, done them daily for over 6 months and havent progressed at all, if anything its gotten worse, I can still walk decent distances (the pain tends to subside whilst walking and comes on when i stop) but jogging is constant pain
 
gazinho said:
Anyone suffered with plantar fasciitis and found a good way of dealing with it whilst trying to get out of the house and put one foot in front of the other?

Ive been suffering with it for 9 months or so now, seen the doctor and had a 5 minute chat with a physio who gave me 3 exercises to do, done them daily for over 6 months and havent progressed at all, if anything its gotten worse, I can still walk decent distances (the pain tends to subside whilst walking and comes on when i stop) but jogging is constant pain
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Maybe go and see a physio and get it assessed properly? Ideally a physio that treats runners often.

You should be doing a combination of stretching, strengthening and even massaging the foot. All the main exercises are out there. Usually pain comes when the fascia can't take the load. Weighted calf raises are important, sometimes adapted to put the big toe in a stretched position.

Also look at when the pain comes on (stop before pain). Try changing the surface too, treadmill, grass, beach, are they better whilst you rehab?
 
Man_City_Loyal said:
any races anyone signed up for?

Had a full list of local ones I wanted to do, but just removed any I had planned upto May. Not worth rushing into it too quick and reinjuring myself
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Wilmslow half on Sunday.
Chester half in May.
Chester Marathon in October.
Morecambe 10miler in November.

Need to book more in, usually aim for 2 a month and a fast parkrun.
 
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gazinho said:
Anyone suffered with plantar fasciitis and found a good way of dealing with it whilst trying to get out of the house and put one foot in front of the other?

Ive been suffering with it for 9 months or so now, seen the doctor and had a 5 minute chat with a physio who gave me 3 exercises to do, done them daily for over 6 months and havent progressed at all, if anything its gotten worse, I can still walk decent distances (the pain tends to subside whilst walking and comes on when i stop) but jogging is constant pain
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I had one of them pulse machines on my feet via the NHS 18 months ago, it worked but its now worse.

I use rock tape around the problem areas and it tends to help a little. maybe try this?
 
MCFC1993 said:
Wilmslow half on Sunday.
Chester half in May.
Chester Marathon in October.
Morecambe 10miler in November.

Need to book more in, usually aim for 2 a month and a fast parkrun.
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Wilmslow is the one I've pulled off my list, but youll smash it

got these in my list, but not yet spent any money to book my place

Offerton 5miler 14th May
Great Manchester 10k/HM18th May
Wilmslow Relay15th June
Manchester 25km Trail Escape 21st June
Race for Life Stockport 5k 6th July
Mossley 10k 20th July
Beyond MCR 55/25km 26th July
Altrincham 10k7th Sept
Run Through Cheshire HM 14th Sept
Manchester HM 12th Oct
 
Man_City_Loyal said:
Wilmslow is the one I've pulled off my list, but youll smash it

got these in my list, but not yet spent any money to book my place

Offerton 5miler 14th May
Great Manchester 10k/HM18th May
Wilmslow Relay15th June
Manchester 25km Trail Escape 21st June
Race for Life Stockport 5k 6th July
Mossley 10k 20th July
Beyond MCR 55/25km 26th July
Altrincham 10k7th Sept
Run Through Cheshire HM 14th Sept
Manchester HM 12th Oct
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Ah there's a couple I might give a go in there.
There's also Trafford 10k and Knutsford 10k in August and September.

There's also a few that the local running clubs put on too.

Targeting any race in particular?
 
MCFC1993 said:
Ah there's a couple I might give a go in there.
There's also Trafford 10k and Knutsford 10k in August and September.

There's also a few that the local running clubs put on too.

Targeting any race in particular?
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I forgot about them! good shout.

Really want to do the 25km trail escape (there is a 50km alternative) as it starts from Citys stadium.

As long as i do at least 2 half marathons this year I'm happy.
 
Man_City_Loyal said:
any races anyone signed up for?

Had a full list of local ones I wanted to do, but just removed any I had planned upto May. Not worth rushing into it too quick and reinjuring myself
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Just the Great North Run in September for the aforementioned charity reasons. I'm quietly hopeful of being in decent shape by then, in which case I'd like to sign up for some more spring events, possibly including a marathon (although I've no idea which one). We'll see how it goes; I enjoy training in the warmer and lighter months so hopefully I can make enough progress.

I think you're wise to avoid taking risks and rushing things; just take your time and see where you're at. Training and getting fit is a long game.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Just the Great North Run in September for the aforementioned charity reasons. I'm quietly hopeful of being in decent shape by then, in which case I'd like to sign up for some more spring events, possibly including a marathon (although I've no idea which one). We'll see how it goes; I enjoy training in the warmer and lighter months so hopefully I can make enough progress.

I think you're wise to avoid taking risks and rushing things; just take your time and see where you're at. Training and getting fit is a long game.
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you signed up already?

yeah, think I've done the right way yeah. I'm sure Il pick up another injury or two in the coming months.
 
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