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RichOneday_2

beinerts wrote: »

Morning all.

Did a run yesterday. 5.5K at a pace of 4:57 (bang on 8 min miles I think). I thought I felt my knee twitching a bit at that point, so stopped (which is a shame). Does pace have an effect on joints, Rich? I did my first 2Ks at a pace of 4:20 before settling down a bit.

Anyone know a good place to get the sorekneeandankle insoles? I have seen the light and it really can't do any harm to get them!

Hope to be back to my usual 7K "almost daily" runs soon once I can actually get settled back down to it.

I'd be surprised if you're having a problem with the actual knee joints - its more likely to be ligaments and tendons.

In the sense that the quicker the pace, the longer the stride length and, therefore, the more the ligaments and tendons get stretched then yes pace will have an effect on triggering 'twitches' and niggles.

The pace seems to be still there though so once the knees are strong again you'll be off!

beer_tins

RichOneday wrote: »

I'd be surprised if you're having a problem with the actual knee joints - its more likely too be ligaments and tendons.

In the sense that the quicker the pace, the longer the stride length and, therefore, the more the ligaments and tendons get stretched then yes pace will have an effect on triggering 'twitches' and niggles.

The pace seems to be still there though so once the knees are strong again you'll be off!

Yep. I think I need to work on building up the distance with plenty of slow runs before I do any more speed work. That'll go easier on my legs whatever the niggles might be. The insoles might help too.

Was quite surprised at my 4:20 pace (7 min miles). Doubt I could keep that up for any length of time at the moment, but it's encouraging for a sub 45 min 10k race in the not so distant future.

RichOneday_2

beinerts wrote: »

Yep. I think I need to work on building up the distance with plenty of slow runs before I do any more speed work. That'll go easier on my legs whatever the niggles might be. The insoles might help too.

Was quite surprised at my 4:20 pace (7 min miles). Doubt I could keep that up for any length of time at the moment, but it's encouraging for a sub 45 min 10k race in the not so distant future.

'Long slow runs' is your answer! Or more specifically - BUTTOCKS!

Buttocks, or lets be a bit scientific the gluteus maximus, provides the stability to running action. If not strong enough all sorts of imbalances and 'corrections' can start occurring which can lead to injuries anywhere but ususally ankles, knees, hips etc.

And how do you strengthen the gluteus maximus? Yep, long slow runs!

45 minutes is definitely on the cards.

RichOneday_2

Hobsch wrote: »

Morning all,

Did a 5.5 mile run yesterday. Not sure of the time though due to an error in not setting watch. Est. it took 50 mins and had a bad chest.

According to ROD's training plan for me I shouldhave done 10miles running and 18 miles walking last week. I did 9.5 miles running and 22.4 miles walking so pretty much on track with that.

Have a good week all.

Well done Hobsch - another solid week of progress.

beer_tins

RichOneday wrote: »

'Long slow runs' is your answer! Or more specifically - BUTTOCKS!

Buttocks, or lets be a bit scientific the gluteus maximus, provides the stability to running action. If not strong enough all sorts of imbalances and 'corrections' can start occurring which can lead to injuries anywhere but ususally ankles, knees, hips etc.

And how do you strengthen the gluteus maximus? Yep, long slow runs!

45 minutes is definitely on the cards.

Thanks for your interest in my backside, Rich. I'll get working on those buns of steel :rotfl::p

(You know I'm joking). Your input is - as always - appreciated.

chickadee

sallyx wrote: »

what did you buy chickadee?? I have put down a garmin on my christmas/birthday list! I live in dream land but hey I can hope!

No I didn't buy a Garmin. I bought a very simple Polar F4 heart rate monitor. I can't really justify the cost of a Garmin. Running is supposed to be an inexpensive activity after all, or so the books always say. "All you need is a pair of trainers and off you go..." They obviously aren't aware of £100+ trainers, hi-viz jackets, Garmins, Sorbothanes, physio bills, technical running clothing, anti-blister socks, etc, etc....

Having said that, the Polar is very simple and I think I should be able to get some good information from it. (And I don't need a degree to work out how to use it.)

Really wanted to try it out yesterday afternoon, but I was persuaded by OH to go and watch James Bond, so I sat on my butt for a couple of hours instead. We laughed about me wearing the HRM whilst watching the film and watching my HR increase when I was watching Daniel Craig, but I decided against it (didn't want to give too much away )

Idiophreak

chickadee wrote: »

No I didn't buy a Garmin. I bought a very simple Polar F4 heart rate monitor. I can't really justify the cost of a Garmin. Running is supposed to be an inexpensive activity after all, or so the books always say. "All you need is a pair of trainers and off you go..." They obviously aren't aware of £100+ trainers, hi-viz jackets, Garmins, Sorbothanes, physio bills, technical running clothing, anti-blister socks, etc, etc....

Funnily enough, this is what I'm starting to love about running...if I knew there were so many toys involved, I'd have done it long ago

When I did my long hilly run the other day, I felt like a proper grown up runner - runing trainers with the sorbywotsits, new techy shorts, wicking base layer and teeshirt, garmin, the new mp3 player, my little camelback, my nice mountain biking gloves (just right for the weather at the mo) - felt all ready for battle with the elements - and congratulated myself on a couple of hundred quid well spent

becky_rtw

Gosh you lot are spending a fortune on your gear

I still am yet to buy a watch...and my trainers were £50! I had all my running gear already from footy and my friend is currently knitting my mitts (fingerless gloves)...

I am big cheapskate and I love it - although I do covet a garmin, for over £100 I think not...

chickadee

becky_rtw wrote: »

Gosh you lot are spending a fortune on your gear

I still am yet to buy a watch...and my trainers were £50! I had all my running gear already from footy and my friend is currently knitting my mitts (fingerless gloves)...

I am big cheapskate and I love it - although I do covet a garmin, for over £100 I think not...

No Becky, I haven't got all that stuff, but it is out there if you want it. I've just ordered my next pair of trainers £49.95 (RRP £85) with free P&P. My long sleeved top & gloves I picked up at the London marathon expo years ago as a freebie when I bought some trainers there. My leggings are so old they are all frayed round the zip and I found my running hat on a wall . Well, it had been there day or more and didn't look like it was loved, so I took it home, disinfected and washed it and now it gets regular use. DS just shakes his head!

For what its worth, I think fingerless gloves are the way to go. My hands get too hot and I end up holding one in each hand and that is enough.

becky_rtw

Chick - my step dad is forever coming home from climbing trips with more clothing than he left with - its sooooo funny what he finds in climbing huts - including his now favourite running shorts