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6.7km in 40 mins
Slow run, took it nice & handy. Bit of an IT band niggle, but some stretching, rolling & ice should sort it out.
Went down to the track in UCD today to see what was going on, couldn't believe they had started digging bits already
. I won medals on that track as a kid & was looking forward to some good training on it. Very sad to see it go. It was in serious need of fixing up, but now it'll probably just be another car park! 0 -
IT band still quite sore, so other than my cycle its just foam rolling and icing that leg!
My good deed for the day was getting about 60 signatures (by forcing my classmates & lecturer) for the Save our Track petition from UCD AC
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Would love a run, but don't wanna aggrevate that leg.0 -
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Might be an idea to go get the leg looked at captainp how long has it been at you? I would definitely suggest going to get a sports massage, should loosen it out for you. you are upping your mileage and you are doing a fair bit of cycling go treat yourself to a lovely torturous massage 0
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Might be an idea to go get the leg looked at captainp how long has it been at you? I would definitely suggest going to get a sports massage, should loosen it out for you. you are upping your mileage and you are doing a fair bit of cycling go treat yourself to a lovely torturous massage
Since my long run on Sunday, and it was sore a few months ago for a few days too.
You're probably right about getting it looked at, but funds are very low at the mo. If its not better soon I'll have to go! The foam roller is torture enough, I can only imagine a sports massage!! :eek:
Off tomorrow so treating myself to a hot whiskey now, yum!0 -
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Congrats & well done P, but you really are becoming hardcore in forsaking beers for a run!
I know! What have I become!!??
:p
So, after about 7 years of physios and doctors not taking me seriously I finally found out today what is wrong with my wrist:There is a ganglion cyst relating to the extensor compartment of the lunatocapitate joint which measures approximately 2cm in transverse dimension and 0.5cm in AP......
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It can be excised surgically if it is causing trouble but there is no requirement to do this. If you wish to see a plastic surgeon regarding the possibility of having it removed I would be happy to make a recommendation.....
Causing trouble? Oh, only the 7 years of daily pain and having very little use of my left wrist as a result :mad:.
I have officially decided I hate doctors.
Anyway, gonna try an easy run tonight and see how my leg is, if I have any pain I'll have to skip the group run (again) tomorrow. Next week is the Jingle bells 5km and after a disappointing result at the Rathfarnham one I wanna give it a good bash.0 -
Some family stuff has come up last minute and I can't do tomorrow morning now. Was looking forward to it, but hopefully get to meet some boardsies at the jingle bells race next week!
As for tonight; well I just ate my weight in Indian takeaway and don't think Ill be able to digest it enough to get out at a reasonable hour so tonights run is cancelled too!!
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Last night: 10.61km 1:03:59 avg pace 6:19min/km
This started off great; planned on taking it very easy and doing 7-10km depending on how my leg felt. About 5km in I was feeling very comfortable so settled on doing the 10km.
BUT, at about 7km my leg started to hurt (ITB). Then it just kept getting worse & worse. I needed to pee so didn't want to stop and walk so just slowed down and tried to be as gentle on the leg as possible. My whole leg tensed up so my glute, quad, hamstring and calf were all very tight and by the end of it I was limping home.
Rolled and iced and stretched.
Still limping around today but thankfully was not painful to cycle (just a bit uncomfortable). So, looks like I won't be running for another few days. Just gonna look after this leg & try and have it better for the jingle bells 5km on Saturday!
If it's no better after the race next week I'll have to go see a physio.0 -
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Race number pinned on, porridge eaten.
Trips to the toilet so far this morning: 3.
Pre race toilet trips still to go: about 20! :P
Friend picking me up at 9.40 so I'll have loads of time for a warm up in the park. Itb feels ok at the moment, let's hope it stays that way.
Feeling nervous about my leg, but otherwise looking forward to it!0 -
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I didn't stop my watch on time, but I think it said 25:05.
Was hoping for a faster time, but I'm not too disappointed considering I've only run twice in the last 2 weeks & my leg was sore.
Ran the first 2km way too slow. This was a combination of the congestion at the start (I started too far back) as well as fear that my leg was gonna go/ I was gonna get mad tired. The cold weather & wind made my breathing a bit wonky (tired me out in the 2nd km)!
Some nice negative splits:
1 5:28.9
2 5:20.4
3 5:03.4
4 4:51.6
5 4:22.8
Overall, I didn't really enjoy it; but that was mainly because of my leg. It's a bit sore now but didn't bother me too much during the race and I think I could've pushed a bit harder.
Very well organised race, and a very nice crowd. The route was nice (no nasty hills!) so I'll definitely be doing it again. The mug is nice - but I think I'd prefer a t-shirt!
I've learned a few lessons from this race, and won't make the same mistakes again in my next 5km. Next one has to be under 24! But I don't know when that'll be. Next race on my calendar is the Raheny 5. But I'm half thinking of the Clonliffe Christmas 5km too....
Doubt I'll be doing much celebrations tonight. Probably some college work for the afternoon, a glass of wine with my dinner and an early night.0 -
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well done captainp great time. I kept my eyes peeled for you but didnt spot you... you clearly zipped past me Might be no harm to get your leg looked at at this stage
Probably for the best you didn't see me, I had a right grumpy face on:p!! I also ran the whole thing without realising I had left my sunglasses on, and tried to hide behind people bigger than me to avoid the wind
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I think you're right about getting the leg looked at. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced sports physio somewhere between UCD and Dublin 9??
Gonna set myself some goals in the next few days for 2012.
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You paint quite a depressingly cold existence there P!
Sounds like someone needs xmas to arrive sooner rather than later!!
Alas, not much I can offer on that score but regards the racing stuff, have you checked out the Raheny Winter League? I did my first race there tonight and it's a really good casual vibe. Nice flat course and only €7 a race. It may be a good idea to run a few of these in order to get used to running a little quicker than 5k pace. This should allow you to get a better feel for consistent pacing and also help get you that little bit quicker too.
The next race is the 3 miler in the second week in January (Wednesday nights).
The Raheny Winter League does sound interesting alright. Very tempted. I'll consider that one in January as long as my leg clears up ok. I definitely need to work on my pacing in the short runs and the speed would really help me. Cheers for that!
Can't believe I cycled all the way to UCD in that storm this morning. It was mental!! I stopped at one stage and considered turning back. But I saw a girl running in it and she inspired me to continue on!
Had my first physio session for the ITB. As predicted; it's typical IT band pain brought on by my weak/stiff left hip and glute. She bate the crap out of my leg for a while and gave me some strengthening exercises to do. So lots of planks and bridges and a few others plus foam rolling daily too. One more visit before Chrimbo and then maybe one in January, but that should be it. Hopefully I'll be back to some proper training very quickly:D!
My feckin leg is in bits now after that, can barely walk up the stairs hahaha:eek:!!0 -
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Usual cycle yest & today, tough in the wind with my fragile legs!
Doing my physio and foam rolling daily (aka daily torture).
Tonight, 32mins easy slow run, covered about 5.3km.
Plan is just a few easy runs like this til after i see physio again on the 22nd. Would love to go for a long run Christmas morning. 0 -
Last few days got nothing but study, boozing and my physio exercises done.
Hopefully get out for a run tomorrow.
I'm officially 6 months single tomorrow and I'm finally starting to feel ok about it and enjoy my new single life (started by groping up all my male college mates at our Chrimbo party the other night
:eek:)! It's very tough having to live with my parents, but I'm trying to make the best of it.
Running has really helped me get through the worst of it.
Thought it's a good time to set my running goals for 2012. I've been thinking about it lately and I'm setting some ambitious but not completely unrealistic goals:
Distance|Current PB|2012 target
5km|25:06|21:59
5 Mile|48:03|39:59
10km|N/A|54:59
10 Mile|N/A|01:29:59
½ Marathon|N/A|01:59:59
Marathon| N/A| 3:59:59
5km and 5 mile should be very do-able, not sure about the others!! Don't have any 10km's in mind yet. Will think about what ones to do.
Marathon will be Dublin. I'll be happy just to finish it to be honest, but there's no harm in aiming high!0 -
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Some great targets P, that 10km one needs to come down a wee bit tho I reckon you could knock 2 mins off it.
Best of luck with them for next year.
Thanks Shaz!
Not sure about the 10km though, there's something about that distance that unnerves me... can't quite put my finger on it.
Going to head out for an easy 30 min run in a few minutes, just to get the blood flowing!0 -
Some great targets P, that 10km one needs to come down a wee bit tho I reckon you could knock 2 mins off it.
Best of luck with them for next year.
Thanks Shaz!
Not sure about the 10km though, there's something about that distance that unnerves me... can't quite put my finger on it.
I agree with shaz there, based on your 5k target you should definitely lower your 10k one. I'd recommend Dunshaughlin as a 10k race, great atmosphere.
Also that is one tough 5k target!!! Best of luck with the 2012 goals.0 -
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Back to business!! After a very indulgent week of food and drink etc my body is not happy with me. I'm sluggish, my sinuses are clogged, my stomach is bloated and I've been popping Rennie and Motilium like there's no tomorrow:rolleyes:. I don't know how people eat and drink like that all the time!!!
I've had two 30 minute runs in the last week. One on Christmas morning. My chrimbo run was nice because there was hardly any people to be seen, the roads were empty! I saw three other runners - gave them a nod and a "Happy Christmas" but not one of them returned the gesture !!
I was back with the physio on the 22nd and she reckons I won't need to see her again, and as long as I keep up my exercises and get my left leg strengthened I shouldn't have any more problems.
So, next up will be the Raheny 5 at the end of January. Considering I've done very little the last few weeks I'll be rebuilding slowly. But I won't be cycling as much for a few weeks which will help.
Today I'm gonna make a plan of sorts and print it & stick it on my wall to be filled in as I go along (this might not be practical depending on how good I make my plan!). Might do it as a google doc so I can access it from anywhere too.0 -
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Regarding the marathon. I had a goal of 4hrs this year and when the pacers went out of sight my heart sank. If I had set the target as finishing and enjoying it I would have probably done a 4 10 instead of 4 27 or so as mentally targets can be a bad thing for the first one. For example my best 10 mile I just ran for fun without thinking what time I would do.
Thanks rom. I'll probably assess my fitness closer to the time, and if I feel that I won't manage it in 4 I'll head out with the 4.15 or 4.30 pacers and see how it goes. I genuinely will just be delighted to finish it. 0 -
8.02km in 46.20 avg pace 5:50min/km
Planned a tempo run of 10 mins warm up, 15-20 mins at 5.10min/km(ish) and 15 mins warm down... but the pizza I had last night, and the chinese food from earlier today had other plans!!
Nothing too dramatic thankfully, my stomach was very bloated and I got a stitch early on. Also dreadful heartburn!
Still was an ok run in the end, threw in a few strides here and there instead. ITB a bit tender so tortured myself on the foam roller for a while.
EDIT: Just realised that was my last run of the year. Good riddance 2011, you were ****e.
2012, I am gonna kick your ass!!0 -
Plan was LSR, approx 12km, didn't wanna push it too much to mind my leg.
Started well, windy but dry and bright out so was expecting a nice pleasant new years day run.
My ITB started to niggle a little after about 5 mins, but it eased off after another few so I kept running. The physio had told me to be aware of my left (bad) leg while running to make sure it's working right (ie, use my left glute).
I ran down to the wooden bridge at Bull Island and turned around and started running back, this was about 6km in. That's when the clouds turned black and the wind was in my face. My ITB started hurting, and this time it didn't stop. I slowed down and tried to change my stride a bit to see if that would help, no such luck though.
Then the rain came. Horizontal icy rain. I swear it took a layer of skin off my face, arms and shins :mad:!!!
The rain eventually eased off, but the pain didn't and I still had about 2km uphill to go. This was not fun, but I kept going because I knew if I stopped I wouldn't be able to start again.
I was glad to get home and see my 20 month yr old niece waving at me from the front door.
Awful run.
EDIT: My leg feels grand now, just a bit stiff - thought I was gonna be limping for days.
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Got 300m up the road and had to turn back. IT band too painful :mad:.
Looks like I'll have at least a few days of ice, painkillers and foam rolling. Don't think my leg is even able for trying my strengthening exercises from the physio.
I was real excited about starting this year with loads of running and getting a few weeks of good prep for the Raheny 5.
It's my birthday tomorrow and I was gonna surprise my legs with an interval session as a treat, now I can't do that. I have exams on Thursday & Friday so I can't even go out for a few drinks either!
2012, you better improve soon:mad::mad:!!!!!!0 -
Still limping around.
Pretty much have spent my birthday studying and icing my leg!
Just finished my physio routine and a few extra core exercises thrown in as well as my foam rolling.
Probably won't be able to run for a week at least I'd say.0 -
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