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    #3392
    ariana`
    Registered Users Posts: 4,299 ✭✭✭ariana`


    I was/still am hoping to do a half marathon in early Sept, however i've just had 2 weeks of sickness where i've barely run at all. My last long run was 8 miles and done on the 3rd July. I've done a few easy 3-5 milers since then but i had a full 8 consecutive non-running days as well. Should i give up the ghost of doing a half in early Sept (I'd like to be reasonably comfortable doing it) or is it still achievable? I have about 5.5 weeks to train and 2 weeks taper. Or would 1 week taper be enough?


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    #3393
    Battery Kinzie
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭Battery Kinzie


    What's the general consensus on taking antiinflamatories for muscle injuries. Was at the physio the other day and he told me the problem, did his thing and said it should be grand in a couple of days. He mentioned that I could take an anti-inflammatory if it's not completely gone by end of week.

    The pain has gone down a lot, and I could only slightly notice the pain this morning. I decided to take an anti-inflammatory there a couple of hours ago and the pain is gone now. I rarely take tablets for pain so I'm unsure how this all works. Will it be back tomorrow, or do anti-inflammatories help with healing as well? And if it's back, should I take another?


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    #3394
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    I'd have thought anti-inflammatories would hinder, rather than help healing because the inflammation is part of the healing process. But I'm certainly no doctor or biologist.


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    #3395
    Battery Kinzie
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭Battery Kinzie


    Maximus Alexander wrote: »
    I'd have thought anti-inflammatories would hinder, rather than help healing because the inflammation is part of the healing process. But I'm certainly no doctor or biologist.
    Dunno. Your guess is as good as mine. Better probably.


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    #3396
    spaceylou
    Registered Users Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭spaceylou


    I was told previously that an anti-inflamatory would be beneficial (for me at the time anyway) to prevent the pain/inflamation causing me to overuse /use awkwardly surrounding muscles as I was in danger of injuring them too, if that makes sense.

    I wouldn't be popping meds for everything either but sometimes needs must. Sure see how you get on, but if the pain persists and only goes away with meds you ought to revisit the physio.


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    #3397
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Maximus Alexander wrote: »
    I'd have thought anti-inflammatories would hinder, rather than help healing because the inflammation is part of the healing process. But I'm certainly no doctor or biologist.

    I had an injury last year and for the first 4 (or so) weeks the physio treated it mainly with rest from running and some strengthening exercises. Only then did he tell me to take some anti-inflammatories for a week or two to clear it up.


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    #3398
    ger664
    Registered Users Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭ger664


    Like TFB I had a similar situation last year. Rested/Dry needling etc over 3 weeks. Still flaring up so Physio sent me to the doctor where a course of anti-inflammatories did the trick over a week.


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    #3399
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 55,664 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Olympic selection for track events sees 3 from each country eligible. Can a country select any three once they have the qualification time? So, say 6 have the time, can the selectors choose any three regardless of the times or their national championships/trials results?


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    #3400
    KielyUnusual
    Registered Users Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭KielyUnusual


    walshb wrote: »
    Olympic selection for track events sees 3 from each country eligible. Can a country select any three once they have the qualification time? So, say 6 have the time, can the selectors choose any three regardless of the times or their national championships/trials results?

    Yea. Bolt being a prime example this year.


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    #3401
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 55,664 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    KielyUnusual wrote: »
    Yea. Bolt being a prime example this year.

    Exactly why I asked. The U.S seem to do the first three past the post in their trials-championships. Gatlin was criticising Bolt's inclusion after Bolt missed the Jamaican trials. Bit silly of Gatlin. If he wants to be the best then he should be prepared to beat D man!


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    #3402
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    He did try to be the best, by doping. The irony of him complaining about who gets selected.


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    #3403
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    There are pacers at an upcoming race I am taking part in. One of the pacers will be running to pretty much my goal time. How effective is it to follow these guys or are you better off running your own race?


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    #3404
    Djoucer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Djoucer


    If you plan to run even splits and so is the pacer, then its usually beneficial to run with company.

    It can be great to have someone to work with or in the case of a pacer, someone who'll run even splits and keep an eye on the watch.

    The kms will fly by and the camaraderie is great.

    Of course, there are umpteen tales of pacers going out too fast and ruining races for people.

    Some pacers may decide to run easy sections of the race ahead of your goal pace to take into account hills etc.

    Best to ask pacer what the plan is and keep an eye on the watch for first few kms.


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    #3405
    Clearlier
    Registered Users Posts: 4,454 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    Djoucer wrote: »
    If you plan to run even splits and so is the pacer, then its usually beneficial to run with company.

    It can be great to have someone to work with or in the case of a pacer, someone who'll run even splits and keep an eye on the watch.

    The kms will fly by and the camaraderie is great.

    Of course, there are umpteen tales of pacers going out too fast and ruining races for people.

    Some pacers may decide to run easy sections of the race ahead of your goal pace to take into account hills etc.

    Best to ask pacer what the plan is and keep an eye on the watch for first few kms.

    Nicely put.

    When it comes to pacers I think that the best advice is to find out what their plan is but to run your own race and use them as a guide to know how you're doing.

    Most pacers will come in at the scheduled time but their actual pacing can sometimes leave a lot to be desired which is why you have to take on the responsibility of running your own race.


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    #3406
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    Djoucer wrote: »
    If you plan to run even splits and so is the pacer, then its usually beneficial to run with company.

    It can be great to have someone to work with or in the case of a pacer, someone who'll run even splits and keep an eye on the watch.

    The kms will fly by and the camaraderie is great.

    Of course, there are umpteen tales of pacers going out too fast and ruining races for people.

    Some pacers may decide to run easy sections of the race ahead of your goal pace to take into account hills etc.

    Best to ask pacer what the plan is and keep an eye on the watch for first few kms.
    Clearlier wrote: »
    Nicely put.

    When it comes to pacers I think that the best advice is to find out what their plan is but to run your own race and use them as a guide to know how you're doing.

    Most pacers will come in at the scheduled time but their actual pacing can sometimes leave a lot to be desired which is why you have to take on the responsibility of running your own race.

    Sound advise, thanks guys. Will def have a chat to them before the race but will probably just work away and run my own race. Now I would guess they will know the route and have a plan for a couple of tough sections but will prob just use them as a reference point


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    #3407
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    I have a black toe nail for a couple of months almost so I googled potential treatments. The first hit has me thinking I either have cancer or an exposed bone.

    I'm lucky that it's my first, but thought it would have grown out by now. Do people usually just let it grow out or go down the sterile needle route?


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    #3408
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    I have a black toe nail for a couple of months almost so I googled potential treatments. The first hit has me thinking I either have cancer or an exposed bone.

    I'm lucky that it's my first, but thought it would have grown out by now. Do people usually just let it grow out or go down the sterile needle route?

    I had one for ages after my last marathon, like six months. it didn't hurt and didn't get worse so I left it


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    #3409
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Yeah, no pain or anything either, the fecker is taking its time, and in sandal season too!


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    #3410
    Clearlier
    Registered Users Posts: 4,454 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    Yeah, no pain or anything either, the fecker is taking its time, and in sandal season too!

    I've heard that black nail varnish is all the rage these days!

    Edit: I'm another for letting it grow out but I've only got one from inadvertantly kicking my bed. I haven't had one from running yet.


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    #3411
    chickey2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭chickey2


    Can anyone recommend somewhere to do 400m repeats in the Tallaght/Firhouse area? It's hard to find somewhere flat with no junctions.


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    #3412
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    All you need is a 400 bit of path or field, why not Dodder Park or the park across from the scouts and Carmel soccer club? Even the path along the green area by the soccer and scout club.


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    #3413
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    chickey2 wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend somewhere to do 400m repeats in the Tallaght/Firhouse area? It's hard to find somewhere flat with no junctions.

    Tymon?


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    #3414
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    chickey2 wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend somewhere to do 400m repeats in the Tallaght/Firhouse area? It's hard to find somewhere flat with no junctions.

    There's a new path running from firhouse shopping centre to old Bawn, flat, no junctions, not too much foot traffic. start at car park opposite the speaker Connolly


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    #3415
    Highway patrolman
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Highway patrolman


    Does anyone here know what's the story with the track in lees rd in Ennis, do you have to pay to use it or can you just "rock up" and run away? Thanks


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    #3416
    ger664
    Registered Users Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭ger664


    Highway patrolman wrote: »
    Does anyone here know what's the story with the track in lees rd in Ennis, do you have to pay to use it or can you just "rock up" and run away? Thanks

    I think they charge the clubs but not individuals. Well I have never been asked in the past. Best time is morning or lunchtime. Nearly always booked up I the evenings. There is an old track in the fairgreen as well


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    #3417
    Highway patrolman
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Highway patrolman


    Thanks Ger, is it a grass track in the fairgreen?


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    #3418
    Ososlo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,420 ✭✭✭Ososlo


    Who decides, and how is it decided, who runs in what lane in a 100, 200m track race? Why are the best athletes usually in the middle lanes? I presume the middle lanes are deemed the best lanes to be in, so is it a case of ranking prior to the event? Which is the worst lane to be in?


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    #3419
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Ososlo wrote: »
    Who decides, and how is it decided, who runs in what lane in a 100, 200m track race? Why are the best athletes usually in the middle lanes? I presume the middle lanes are deemed the best lanes to be in, so is it a case of ranking prior to the event? Which is the worst lane to be in?

    In the heats there is usually a lane draw, and then for semis and finals the fastest qualifiers get the middle lanes


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    #3420
    mel.b
    Registered Users Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭mel.b


    Highway patrolman wrote: »
    Thanks Ger, is it a grass track in the fairgreen?

    It's a compacted gravel type track. I think that's the best way to describe it - ger might know a more technical term!


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    #3421
    Clearlier
    Registered Users Posts: 4,454 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    Ososlo wrote: »
    Who decides, and how is it decided, who runs in what lane in a 100, 200m track race? Why are the best athletes usually in the middle lanes? I presume the middle lanes are deemed the best lanes to be in, so is it a case of ranking prior to the event? Which is the worst lane to be in?

    Lane 1 is the worst lane to be in for the 200/400 as the turns are tighter. It's a much bigger concern on indoor tracks than outdoor tracks and apparently the bigger the athlete the bigger the issue.

    Nobody likes lane 8 as there's no one to chase.


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