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Post by shubs on Sept 13, 2015 7:51:08 GMT
That's the beauty of running isn't it? We all have different goals and objectives based on age, experience, ability etc. sadly I am now the wrong side of 50 so I don't reckon I will be able to better my PBs as I was training for the Brighton Marathon when I set them a couple of years ago and I was in good nick.
Doesn't mean I won't carry on trying though!
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Post by soulhalshall on Sept 13, 2015 12:24:27 GMT
I used to love running, and still would if I were able for it. But shortly after my first marathon, the gorgeous Beachy Head marathon in East Sussex, in 2010, I overdid it and injured my IT band. I didn't know what it was so ran through it, hard hill runs on the Sussex Downs. It first happened in December 2010 and I have never recovered. I went to the treadmill and it's still the only thing I can do. I tried to go back to outdoors after moving earlier this year but the IT band pain returned quickly. I've had dry needling and physio to help beat it, done hours on foam rollers and stretched but outdoors is still off limits.
I began swimming to try to get another fix and it did the job although it's a little less accessible. I did a lot when I moved to a coastal town a couple of years ago and went on one of these long swimming trips. But would still like to have running as an option. I'm kept on a tight lead at home (often literally hashtagsandm) so can't be out every night so considered buying a treadmill for home. Anyone done this?
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Post by shubs on Sept 13, 2015 20:27:03 GMT
Pardon my ignorance, but what is your IT band? Real shame that it has put paid to your outdoor running. Is it all the jarring? Surely you get a lot of jarring and impact on a treadmill too though?
Sussex is a lovely place to run and you are never far from a hill or two. Even a hellhole like Crawley has Tilgate Park which is a lovely Park Run and also a very scenic 10K. I have also done the Barns Green Half Marathon a couple of times, near Horsham. This is lovely too.
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Post by nutsaboutamber on Sept 14, 2015 11:32:44 GMT
The inside of my right knee is hurting, should I be bothered and should I do something about it? Particularly stiff when I get up from the sitting at desk position. I run three times a week normally, about 7 miles in all and have stated to run more on the grass to reduce impact/jarring, etc but suspect I'm already in for some long term wear and tear here. Any thoughts, folks?
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Post by Russ Greaves on Sept 14, 2015 12:18:21 GMT
I never go the doctors for anything - except when forced to very recently - so am perhaps not the best person to ask.
The sensible approach is surely to seek professional advice over any health or fitness concerns, though.
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Post by cambcam on Sept 14, 2015 13:18:35 GMT
The inside of my right knee is hurting, should I be bothered and should I do something about it? Particularly stiff when I get up from the sitting at desk position. I run three times a week normally, about 7 miles in all and have stated to run more on the grass to reduce impact/jarring, etc but suspect I'm already in for some long term wear and tear here. Any thoughts, folks? My thoughts are you are right to be concerned about long term wear and tear. You'll no doubt (correctly) be given advice about warming up, strengthening certain muscle groups, wearing the correct shoes etc, but the benefits of running are definitely offset by damage caused by the impact. Some people's knees seem quite robust, and others much more fragile. I'm hardly a medical person, but can't help feeling running is very damaging for people with a predisposition to conditions such as arthritis, which of course we wouldn't really know about when younger. As mentioned in earler posts in this thread, I was very sore after a simple 20 minute treadmill run a couple of months back - sore to the point I still limp at times during the day and the throb which used to keep me awake at night is finally subsiding. A quick (GP) examination showed nothing was torn/broken and was told to go to physio. I figured if I was feeling that sore and there was no actual 'damage' as such, then perhaps I've a fundamental weakness and it's time to listen to my body and call it a day. So that's the score - I'm going to miss running, but fortunately do lots of other daft stuff that keeps me fit and reasonably slim etc. I'm not suggesting you (or anyone else) should stop too, but I would be cautious and take a long term overview for sure.
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Post by tombowran on Sept 14, 2015 14:40:14 GMT
The inside of my right knee is hurting, should I be bothered and should I do something about it? Particularly stiff when I get up from the sitting at desk position. I run three times a week normally, about 7 miles in all and have stated to run more on the grass to reduce impact/jarring, etc but suspect I'm already in for some long term wear and tear here. Any thoughts, folks? I'll just put it down to old age chap ;-p
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Post by vanni on Sept 14, 2015 15:08:43 GMT
The inside of my right knee is hurting, should I be bothered and should I do something about it? Particularly stiff when I get up from the sitting at desk position. I run three times a week normally, about 7 miles in all and have stated to run more on the grass to reduce impact/jarring, etc but suspect I'm already in for some long term wear and tear here. Any thoughts, folks? That could be the IT band Soulhalshall is referring to. It's s a very common injury amongst runners, especially when they overdo it. I had something very similiar to it back when I was around 20-21 years old. However what I had is not so common, but the symptoms are basically the same, except with IT band, one would feel pain down the outside of the thigh, but mine was the pain wasn't on the outside but 'more central', just behind the calf muscle, if you know what I mean. Though I was still young and healthy back then, I overdid it with playing football, going to the gym and running all at the same time. The worst thing was the specialist ordered me to rest for a whole 3 months, and he told me even walking for more than 20 mins was out of the question, if I wanted to get better that is. The problem was that I had left it too late before seeking treatment, and that's why I was lumbered with 3 months of rest. The guy told me I would have had to rest only 3/4 weeks if I had visited him before. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the injury I had, as all I could think of whilst he was talking to me was how on earth was I going to get through 3 whole months doing basically nothing. All I know is that you'll instantly know if you had the one I had, as you won't be able to jog for more than 5 mins.
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Post by soulhalshall on Sept 14, 2015 15:55:48 GMT
Pardon my ignorance, but what is your IT band? Real shame that it has put paid to your outdoor running. Is it all the jarring? Surely you get a lot of jarring and impact on a treadmill too though? Sussex is a lovely place to run and you are never far from a hill or two. Even a hellhole like Crawley has Tilgate Park which is a lovely Park Run and also a very scenic 10K. I have also done the Barns Green Half Marathon a couple of times, near Horsham. This is lovely too. I used to love it there; lived just off the seafront, great going along the front then hitting the hills and cliffs. IT band is the iliotibial band which runs (as far as I'm aware) from the hip to the outside of the knee. They are tight as a rule I think, but they can become irritated and inflamed when they rub against the knee. I think this is the story. It usually affects me in the knee area but sometimes the foam roller would unpick real tight areas further up. It is very frustrating given that I can walk and play sport, just not run as I could before. I was 22 or so when it came on and just getting into keen running (I was planning on beating my dad's marathon time of two-and-a-half hours one day). I think the treadmill reduces the heel strike - usually I can run for 5k on a treadmill five or six times a week without discomfort.
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Post by nutsaboutamber on Sept 18, 2015 10:38:33 GMT
The inside of my right knee is hurting, should I be bothered and should I do something about it? Particularly stiff when I get up from the sitting at desk position. I run three times a week normally, about 7 miles in all and have stated to run more on the grass to reduce impact/jarring, etc but suspect I'm already in for some long term wear and tear here. Any thoughts, folks? I'll just put it down to old age chap ;-p At least I'm in the team, and not on the bench, young whippersnapper(ish).
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Post by shubs on Sept 21, 2015 20:17:30 GMT
Pardon my ignorance, but what is your IT band? Real shame that it has put paid to your outdoor running. Is it all the jarring? Surely you get a lot of jarring and impact on a treadmill too though? Sussex is a lovely place to run and you are never far from a hill or two. Even a hellhole like Crawley has Tilgate Park which is a lovely Park Run and also a very scenic 10K. I have also done the Barns Green Half Marathon a couple of times, near Horsham. This is lovely too. I used to love it there; lived just off the seafront, great going along the front then hitting the hills and cliffs. IT band is the iliotibial band which runs (as far as I'm aware) from the hip to the outside of the knee. They are tight as a rule I think, but they can become irritated and inflamed when they rub against the knee. I think this is the story. It usually affects me in the knee area but sometimes the foam roller would unpick real tight areas further up. It is very frustrating given that I can walk and play sport, just not run as I could before. I was 22 or so when it came on and just getting into keen running (I was planning on beating my dad's marathon time of two-and-a-half hours one day). I think the treadmill reduces the heel strike - usually I can run for 5k on a treadmill five or six times a week without discomfort. Ah, thanks for the clarification. Real pity for you particularly at such a young age. Maximum respect to both you and your Dad-two and a half hours is an absolutely phenomenal time.
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Post by cambcam on Oct 27, 2015 17:00:41 GMT
Did anyone from here do the 10k Town and Gown on Sunday? I saw three guys in United tops and a couple of others with CUFC shorts.
Didn't run myself but went to support the better half who went round in 52mins. She was really disappointed with that but I thought it was pretty good myself, especially considering it was just her 2nd 'event' and has very limited training time.
Quite a nice event that one, a good mix of abilities and ages, a pretty course and great weather to boot.
Good to see people out there giving it a go, and kudos to the winner who came home in a stonking 32:26. Wow.
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Post by PottonU on Oct 28, 2015 16:20:14 GMT
Yeah I did it in just under 56 mins..didnt think to wear any cufc gear tho!
pretty mediocre time considering the conditions but very much enjoyed the atmosphere, course and weather was ideal. I seem to have an issue in pacing my runs and going too steady early on leaving too much in the tank but I'm not too fussed with times just like to run for fun and fitness.
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Post by Russ Greaves on Nov 1, 2015 15:18:17 GMT
Nearly two weeks without a run and got back to it on a cold, foggy morning today - hard going, even though it was only 6k.
It's not fair that you lose fitness so much quicker than you gain it!
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Post by shubs on Nov 1, 2015 21:11:44 GMT
Nearly two weeks without a run and got back to it on a cold, foggy morning today - hard going, even though it was only 6k. It's not fair that you lose fitness so much quicker than you gain it! Ain't that the truth? Well done on getting out there and doing it. After a massive lay off of 10 months I have been getting out 3 times per week for the last 3 months. Enjoying it and have got half an eye on the Eastbourne Half Marathon in March. Wanted to do the Brighton Half in February but it is already full up. I always need something competitive to work towards to give me a target and provide motivation to train.
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