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My Running Chaos
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Terrible couple of weeks. Between being sick myself and a sick family member, I got little running done. What I did do was at and easy/slow pace but they all took a lot of effort.
At the beginning of the year I signed up for Tuam 8k which is on this Sunday. I will give it a go hopefully it will spark something inside.
Also, on the XC thing, I hadn't realised it is on the same weekend as Donadea. I still hope to toe the line in Donadea although I don't think I'll be racing it as such. My XC adventure will have to wait I guess but I am committed to it. Took delivery of spikes during the week and did 5k in them tonight. Found it TOUGH going
. Between the mud, the wind, and the biting cold it was a shock to the system!!!! First time I finished a run and had ice forming on my shoes 
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martyboy48 wrote: »Between the mud, the wind, and the biting cold it was a shock to the system!!!! First time I finished a run and had ice forming on my shoes 0 -
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career move wrote: »That doesn't sound right. Sharp unexplained pain in your left thorax. Are you sure you shouldn't get it looked at?Annie get your Run wrote: »At the very least go to a physio and see if it is a strain - don't just leave something like that, could be nothing but why take a chance?
The wise women have spoken.....
Although I didn't think it was anything sinister, the above comments reminded me that I was well overdue a check up.
With that I went to my doctor. Assesment,bloods,ecg, and had follow up echo.
All good. During the initial assesment the doc raised the possibility of a c4-c5 facet joint lock or something, which could affect the area I was reporting. I somewhat dismissed this in my own mind as it didn't feel like a full on muscle pull or anything, but giving the good results from everything I could of been that.
I've been taking it easy since my last post but planning on getting back on the horse from today 1st Feb. I feel overweight and slow but with some consistency I'll get there.....
01-Feb-2018 5.23 miles @ 8:01
A shakeout run around town. All went well although I had to stop halfway through with a tightness inside my leg(inside area of hamstring). Nothing to worry about. 30sec stop loosened out. Just bit tight from lack of running..
Day off work tomorrow so planning a nice casual afternoon run
Back in the game.........
PS the echo was only done as a precaution because of family history ect... Doc still has a stress test lined up but got go ahead to go back running and get physio on back to "release" joint....0 -
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OOnegative wrote: »Some run Marty, serious runners not to far ahead of you, literally only seconds. Savage going and an indication of what your capable of.
Not at all.... It was a case of survival.... The last 2 of the 3 big laps I had to stop for 20 secs to get the oxygen ito the lungs
I presume everybody not in contention for placing said "just get through it" kind of thing .... 0 -
So, a bit of an update.....
I've tried a couple of diferent things latley. As above, Cross Country was very good. As tough as it was, I could see the benefits of running these. As expected leg strength for lifting the legs higher and more frequently than the road, but secondly, correct me if I am wrong, but I feel there is more activation of stability (hips) muscles going on. I regularly planted my foot to find my body turn a bit sideways in the soft conditions, and then had to try to correct it on take off. Somewhat of a strange feeling at the start, but managed it better as I got used to it and the paces slowed .
It made me think about when I played the tag rugby a couple of years ago, I found the Knee/Hip movement very good. More variety made it good. My usual linnear running seemed to tighted everything up. The bit of enexpected lateral movement made me feel more strong then, something I'm still trying to get back. In my head I know this can be addressed with drills and some gym work which brings me on to my mext point.......
Gym....... Something I've cursed all me life, and probably still would, only for a new discount rate at work
I've always considered(preconception but some what true!!) gym goers as vain posers, doing stuff that could be replicated at home...
So, as a 43 year old male, I set foot into the gym for the first time last week 2 runs on the treadmill were tough tough!!!! Easy pace was actually tough going and I was sweating like feck!!!! Need some fans in thats place!! Jacuzzi and sauna made it worthwhile.
On my down days in future, I will try to get some S+C work done there. Dreaded glutes winking at me again.
So, with all that in mind, I have Limerick marathon coming up.I had planned on attackng it but I don't feel that is a good idea now. So far 2018 was a bummer between sickness and injury so its to late to chasing dreams.... Will build a small bit and try for PB teritory. If I was in shape I would be aiming to smash it.......
Final note, I've found as I did a bit less running, I've found it all to easy to take it easy in general. This led to no accountibility (as I wasn't running)and an easy way out. I've even found myself making excuses in work when people asked about my running :mad:
Regular boring updated from monday...... 0 -
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Annie get your Run wrote: »Sure you're only a chizzler!!!!
Gyms are fine but why on EARTH would you run on the treadmill?????????????????????? (is that enough question marks!!!!!!!!!!)
Yes, update here regularly and we will kick your ass if you're not up to scratch
Was down to have a look around and float about on the pool so tried it out while I was down there.. will probably not use treadmill much, but it may be used for proper recover runs... I usually find it hard to keep pace slow doing these myself as I speed up if I forget to concentrate on it. Treadmill would keep pace for me...
I'd be most appreciative of the ass kicking when required ☺☺0 -
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Monday 19/02/2018 Rest
Tuesday 20/02/2018 Club speed
Short session this week which suited me just fine.
Plan was 5 x 3mins with 90sec recoveries.
6:16, 6:17, 6:17, 6:15, 6:04... Tough but manageable....
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Wednesday 21/02/2018 10 miles @ 7:56
Trip out to salthill. Nice run...
Thursday 22/02/2018 3 miles @ 8:58
Missed the club run this evening so just went out for short recovery run.
Friday 23/02/2018 Rest
Unplanned rest. Poor time management
Saturday 24/02/2018 7 miles @ 8:00
Short tour of the city.
Sunday 25/02/2018 10 miles @ 7:49
Short on time today so no real time for long run.
Went for more of a progression run instead.
8:52, 8:43, 7:50, 7:51, 7:16, 7:17, 7:03, 7:00, 7:53, 8:26.....
The 7:03 and 7:00 reps slower than I wanted. Aiming for HMP of just under 6:50 but I was unable to hit it. The head wasn't focused enough...
It doesn't bode well for kinvara half next week but will have a go anyway
Hope for a bit more mileage next week to top this weeks poor 36 miles 0 -
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Going over the last couple of pages prove that last year was a bit of a disaster.
Sure, there was PB's in 5/10K, and marathon, but not the progression I wanted overall..
So, onwards and upwards....
Monday 24/12/2018 10.1 @7:33 Link
Weight:85.7kgs
Good run, felt good throughout, one of the better runs in a long time....
Not racing St. Stephens day in Athenry, will volunteer instead....
Plan on doing the 5K in the city on new years day instead to kick things off
Merry Christmas everyone, 2019, lets do this 0 -
Tuesday 25/12/2018 7.14 miles @ 8:19/Mile
Wednesday 26/12/2018 Rest - Marshalling duty at Fields of Athenry 10k
Decided to pull out of racing this and help out instead. Nice to see the front runners going at a good clip up close. Mick Clohisey took the win again, and took a few seconds of the course record to come in 29:46, flying it!!!!
Laura Shaughnessy first lady in 34:55, superb....
Thursday 27/12/2018 10.14 miles @7:47 /mile
Friday 28/12/2018 7.13 miles @ 7:59/mile
Saturday 29/12/2018 Rest
Sunday 30/12/2018 11.09 miles @ 8:04/mile
Monday 31/12/2018 7.12 miles @ 8:12/mile
So, that ends 2018...... 1,859.8 miles for the year.. Weigh-in 86.2KG :eek:
A few PB's which I'm happy with, but a bit disappointed with how the year ended, the final 3 months just petered out since the knee trouble with the weight increase adding to my misery
On a more positive note, I'm back running regularly again, about 40 Miles per/w. Some GYM/pool work introduced.
2019 racing season opens tomorrow with 5k to see where I'm at and if I can tolerate a bit of suffering.
Tuam AC 8K 20th January
Trim 10 Miler 03rd February
CPC Loop Den Haag HM 10 March :eek::eek::eek::D
Planning on being consistent with training and diet, and hopefully peak for DCM.
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Tuesday 01/01/2019 Galway 5K Resolution Run 2019 (19:40)
Did a 3 mile warm up as I arrived in plenty of time for a change.
Race didn't go to bad, as tough as expected given the lack of proper training.
6:10, 6:16, 6:14, (6:07) Link
5 mile gentle cool down along the prom..
11 miles for the day....
Wednesday/Thursday Nothing. A bit of discomfort but nothing to bad on the Wednesday, lazy Thursday...
Friday 04/01/2019 7 miles @ 8:17
Saturday 05/01/2019 7 miles @ 8:15
Sunday 06/01/2019 10 miles @ 8:22
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And that was it....
I've done nothing since... The knee problem over the last few months has never fully cleared, sometimes not too bad, sometimes not great.
I decided to give it some times off and after some thinking, and OO's post I decided to bite the bullet and see physio.
Long story short, she thinks it is all stemming from my weak glutes...... The curse of most of my injuries....
I'm determined to sort it out now and follow through with the work needed. I'm wasting my time otherwise.
I'm allowed to run, but to take it easy initially, build up and monitor as I progress. Plenty of strengthening work given which is more important for me to do.
The races I've signed up for, Tuam 8k and Trim 10 mile, if ran, will be a jog. More to support the club races. Den Hague Half may be ran at steady effort if I feel OK.
Hoping to get a good routine going as I'm now at 87.6kgs. No wonder my knee is caving in.....
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