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smetf

Hi all

So having run my longest distance ever on Sun- my legs are still feeling it slightly do I go for a short run or another days rest? More experienced runners thoughts?

TIA
Smetf

pinkneonmartini

really don't know hun, if it was me, i'd probably have a go but keep it short and slow, but i'm sure someone will be along in a min to give you a proper answer

Simplycynical

I think the fartlek runs are my favourite Rich as they give me a chance to challenge myself (if I feel like it). I'm not entering many races at the moment as I want to concentrate on building my distances so it's nice to up the pace now and again.

Morning pink. :hello:

Enemies.Closer

Got out last night and found it tough again!!

I did 3.7 miles again last night as I had to stop and walk for a min or so!! My legs are fine its just my lungs were not the best felt very warm and took a cramp early on, I think I may be starting to fast and this could be my problem!! My legs feel very stong as Rich mentioned very early to me beginning running again my legs would remember!!

I am not putting the consistance approach in place which I feel is a must if you want to go further!!

rupe34

Morning everyone

Any idea of a stretch I can do - for the muscle just above the back of the knee? Keeps getting really tight when I am running.

Thanks in advance;)

pinkneonmartini

Morning simply

I'm in your boat, i'm not going to enter anything for a while, i was considering the sheffield 10k in september but i don't think i'll have done enough training to have made any real difference to the stats i got in May.

distance/stamina building here we come

Enemies.Closer

becky_rtw wrote: »

Can do E.C - how many days a week and whens the race - I've got to do Pink's first so it may take me a few days

Good luck with the run tonight

Becky my 10k is 6th Sep so hopefully be ok for that. I want to do a half marathon next spring or so I feel its too early for a marathon yet maybe towards the end of summer 2010 - thats my aim.

I want to run 3 days a week!

Another issue does anyone suffer with Hayfever when running? Mine was wild last night anyone any tips??

pinkneonmartini

Enemies.Closer wrote: »

Another issue does anyone suffer with Hayfever when running? Mine was wild last night anyone any tips??

make sure you trim your nose hair, and a breathe-right strip can be a god send, especially if you get the menthol ones.

beer_tins

rupe34 wrote: »

Morning everyone

Any idea of a stretch I can do - for the muscle just above the back of the knee? Keeps getting really tight when I am running.

Thanks in advance;)

That's your hamstring. I'm not the world's best stretcher, but you can try:

1) standing up, put the leg you want to stretch forward, keeping it straight and resting on the heel. Push down just above the knee. Bend the other leg as required.

2) Lying on your back, with the leg straight, hold your leg at the calf and pull back.

3) Lying on your back, with the leg bent, hold your leg at the knee and pull back.

4) The classic. standing up, legs straight, bend over and try to touch your toes. Doesn't matter if you can reach them or not. If you're very flexible, put your hands flat on the floor. I've never been able to do that!

For all stretching, hold in a reasonably comfortable position for at least 5 seconds and then stretch a little further right at the end.

Others with more stretching knowledge may be along shortly, but one or more of those may work for you.

beer_tins

Enemies.Closer wrote: »

Got out last night and found it tough again!!

I did 3.7 miles again last night as I had to stop and walk for a min or so!! My legs are fine its just my lungs were not the best felt very warm and took a cramp early on, I think I may be starting to fast and this could be my problem!! My legs feel very stong as Rich mentioned very early to me beginning running again my legs would remember!!

I am not putting the consistance approach in place which I feel is a must if you want to go further!!

You know what you're doing yourself then! On most of your runs you should be breathing heavily, but not be getting out of breath. If you catch yourself pushing too hard, concentrate on shortening your stride length a bit to slow down.