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Marthastew wrote: »Only the best runners have knots in their psoas;)
I would never advise anyone to consult Dr Google but I found some good stretches for the psoas when I was out with injury, worth a look if you feel you need it. Hope it clears up soon:)
...yeah, if only I could match your pace, not just your injuries
I did find a couple of yoga stretches for the psoas but if you have any that you found particularly good will you pass them on? Ta.0 -
...yeah, if only I could match your pace, not just your injuries
I did find a couple of yoga stretches for the psoas but if you have any that you found particularly good will you pass them on? Ta.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=0v79okkM720
Something to try in the comfort of your own home;)
I found these stretches really useful0 -
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Sorry to read you are having Psoas trouble
Hopefully you'll be 100% again soon.
I went to the physio just before DCM, and he said it was tight psoas muscle and TFL musle. Gave me a stretch to do day and night, I'll try and describe it!
For the right side - on a the edge of your bed/chair, lean down on your right elbow, bend your left knee, slide your right leg under your bended left knee, and stretch it out, and lower your right hip down towards the floor, making a "bow" shape with your right hip/thigh. Hold for 30 secs.
It makes sense in my head, but not written down
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Wednesday
Decided to try out the leg again. Pilates at lunch time on Monday left me with some really tight thighs so did a bit of stretching and some massage with the tennis ball on Tuesday. Legs felt ok on Wednesday, so went for a warmup walk followed by 2 very slow and deliberate miles. Good news is the leg was totally fine. Lots of stretching afterwards, but I'm hoping that this is the start of the comeback. :rolleyes:
Slow and steady now. Will increase the distance very gently over the next week or two. Fingers crossed I can stay pain free!
On another note, I've signed up for the Dungarvan 10 mile in January. Hopefully I'll be able to run 10 miles by then 0 -
OK. I had my first run in over a week this evening.
Suffice it to say that stuff happens and it just didn't happen last week.
But I did go an buy a nice new pair of runners yesterday so took them to the gym this evening to break them (and me) in gently. A 5K slow jog went grand and there was no hip / calf / foot or other discomforts. Phew
Shoes are bit of a change for me. I've had Asics Nimbus forever but went for the Saucony Triumph so there's a heal drop from 12ml to 8ml. I've been warned that my calves might give out a bit, but as I'm really almost starting from scratch, with a slow ramp up of mileage, it should be manageable.
With the impending party season I'm not going to day that I'm back just yet, but I'm getting there.:D0 -
Saturday
Managed to fit in another 5 km (ish) treadmill run before hitting the town for a Christmas get together with some old friends. The run went great (even if it was on a treadmill!) and there doesn't seem to be any pain or strain following it.
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Whao... what happened to that month?!
The summary (short and sweet)
Thursday 13th : 3.5 miles outside - I felt VERY UNFIT doing this one
Monday 17th : Pilates at lunchtime and a 3.75 mile S L O W run. Legs were in rag order after the pilates. There were lots of squats and lunges and the legs were like jelly all afternoon. The run was not the most comfortable.
Tuesday 18th : Had to run from work to collect the car from the garage, so 3.12 miles done in a slightly more respectable pace. Legs were still tight, but at least I got out.
The Christmas festivities, shopping and some personal family stuff has been getting in the way but it's all nearly sorted / done, so I'll have no excuse fairly soon. Out tomorrow night and probably won't be fit on Thursday (not drink related... promise:p)
Hope to get out on Friday. With a 10 miler booked for end of Jan I'd better get my ass in gear and my mojo back soon or that's going to be a very painful day :eek::rolleyes:0 -
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thats not the type of adventure you want on Christmas Day:eek: Delighted it all turned out ok...
Happy Christmas and heres to a full recovery for you and back running in the new year!!
Don't worry (I didn't) all was fine - When I say #1 Son you think child, right? Well he's a feckin full grown adult of 18, with the sense of direction of a plastic bag Totally clueless! ('s ok, he know that...)
But he has run the roads around there, so I knew he's make it home, even if he couldn't find his way back to the car park :rolleyes:0 -
Post holiday catchup
Back from visiting the relations and managed to fit in a whopping 2 runs this week
3.5 miles on the 27th with my sister in law. We were both not really in the mood, and it wasn't fast or pretty, but I think she was happy to get it done, as was I. After all the food and alcohol being consumed over the Christmas, these little runs are good for the soul.
Another 3.5 miles on the 29th around the park when we got home. Lovely and sunny and not too windy so I kinda enjoyed it... but it was still a bit of a struggle. On antibiotics so the energy levels aren't great (when will I get a break?!).
November and December have been a bit of a disaster - running wise - so here's hoping the new year will bring a new bill of health 0 -
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I totally know what you are going through as I've been in a funk recently with seriously low mojo myself. Give yourself some time and don't fret....and just relax on the runs and enjoy them. I'm sure holidays, antibiotics, surgery (?) have all added a bit of stress to your system making your low energy/enthusiasm very normal, and also making full mojo recovery certain. And 10 miles will be no trouble to you, you're the superwoman who finished DCM in amazing form after serious injury when most others would have folded.
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I totally know what you are going through as I've been in a funk recently with seriously low mojo myself. Give yourself some time and don't fret....and just relax on the runs and enjoy them. I'm sure holidays, antibiotics, surgery (?) have all added a bit of stress to your system making your low energy/enthusiasm very normal, and also making full mojo recovery certain. And 10 miles will be no trouble to you, you're the superwoman who finished DCM in amazing form after serious injury when most others would have folded.
Ha ha. I like your optimism but I'm not feeling it! :rolleyes:
Went for a swim with the young miss earlier, in the pool that just opened near us. It's really quite nice so that was a pleasant surprise. Water is clear and not over chlorinated, the pool is wide enough to have 2 lanes roped off (definitely a bonus!), changing village rather than rooms (not a big fan - always feel cramped in those) and a positive overall experience.
We managed about 650 / 700 mts, in 2 lots, separated by some faffing about doing tumbles in the water - but there has to be a bit of play time Enjoyed that.
I've decided to give my running a bit of a kick up the proverbial, and I'm going to look into joining the running club. I know I can turn up and do a trial session before I commit, so I'm going to see if I can catch one of those this week and see how I go.
No new years resolutions or goals set as yet. I think I have to get back to enjoying the running before I start thinking about those. I reckon by the end of this month I should be back on track, so I'll commit to setting some goals by then.
The plan is to get out tomorrow morning for a bit of a longer run, maybe a whopping 5 or 6 miles :eek:. and now I've written that I have to do it 0 -
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Solobally8 wrote: »Sorry to hear you've had such a rough time of it. Hopefully it's all behind you now and you have a great 2013. Is it Dungarven you are doing in 3 weeks time?
Yip. Signed up for it before my injury woes and am bricking it now
It could be a painful day out...
But I'll get around. It definitely won't be my fastest 0 -
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Maybe with the new pool nearby you and the Clown might consider some multi-sport action. You know, dark side stuff.
:)banner_phoenix wrote: »+1000 exactly what I was thinking DD. You like the swimming Emer and just need to dust off the bike. Cmon over and join us
Ahh you guys! So funny! The merest hint of a swim or a cycle and you immediately shout "TRI"
No, I can swim a bit, but open water scares the bejeasus out of me and even so, a 750mt continuous swim is so far outside my comfort zone it's just not funny. And as for me on a bike:eek::D
Can't see the Clown doing anything serious in that direction any time soon either. His swimming is pretty awful (and he won't disagree with that) so significant investment in time (and lessons) would be needed there.0 -
Sunday "Long" run
It's been a while, but I eventually got my ass in gear and got out for a decent run.
The original plan was to do 5 or maybe 6 miles, or about an hour or so, but as I was leaving, the sickly clown in the corner looked at me with jealous eyes and said I should run with abandon as he couldn't (altogether now, awww) - and I should go for at least 8 miles. My face said it all, I think, cause he followed up with "Well go for 7 and if you feel OK finish off with another one in the park".
I had no route planned, just intended to head towards Cabinteely and turn back whenever. As I headed out the door I decided against the boring N11 route and headed towards the country lanes instead, taking the Heronford Lane / Laughanstown to the park. It's got a few hilly bits, some mucky spots, a couple of styles to scramble over, but is a lovely run and even though I was slow, I actually quite enjoyed it. 4.7 miles on the watch when I got to Cabinteely Park. Took the N11 route home which brought me to 7.7 at the turn to my road, so I had to keep going, didn't I?:rolleyes:
The weather was perfect too, which was a nice bonus.
Got really hungry on the home stretch, but that's to be expected. I had breakfast at 10 and didn't get out till about 1! Enjoyed a nice (massive) salad when I got back after completing my longest run in months!
8 miles in the bag. Nice :cool:0 -
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