Hi Jax here, another guinea pig!I'm 37, have been running for almost 2 years and really think I could do with some help with my (amateurish!) training. Some stats:weight 68kg, height 5ft7, BMI 23PB's5k 26:2410k 51:3220k 1:49:45HM 1:57:21 I'm currently training for my first marath...
Thought I'd kick off a Trail Running thread, used to dip in and out of the fell running thread but I don't tend to do full on fell running due to the last time I did any sort of map reading would be about 12yrs ago! Looking forward to derwent water in just over a weeks time. Good...
Hi All, I have been suffering with PF for almost year which means I haven't been able to run for a year either! After endless physio, acupuncture, Shockwave Therapy, insoles and stretching I went for MRI scan only for that to come back clear. My consultant is pretty sure I must h...
"Your last long run should be one month before the marathon " , not my words but quoted many times by very experienced long-distance runners . Last year the 17.2 miler was good practice but still 8miles short of the target , this year the long run is extended to 21miles but inclu...
of months of physio / ultrasound, also gait analysis & orthotics.Still get the odd niggle if I up the mileage too much - and I have to do stretches & use a foam roller after running.Combination of all the above seem to keep it at bay and so far this year
A tough but scenic 20 miler taking in the beautiful coastline of Thanet with spectacular views over Pegwell Bay, the Viking ship and of course the scent of cabbages!! I'm in Yay Scotty - did you enter online? I've just got the first lot to start inputting. Race numbers/info wo...
Hi, AllQuestion on knee pain,pain upon foot stike in the small hollow just below my left knee.Have just upped milage.Anyone else had this?Advice please! Sounds like something similar which happened to me too and the same knee! I just kept off it for a week then slowly jogged shor...
was doing it with you. Good lord, thought I would check in with the doc first as my leg is very swollen, he didnt even know what a foam roller was!!!! Gave me the usual stop running speech then phoned me an hour later to say I better have an x ray. I knew
Morning peeps,Yesterdats lyrics were Brothers in Arms by Dire Straights. 1985 or 86 and still one of my favourite songs/albums.What:5M Fartlek.Why: Every reason. Warm rain this morning up here.Started reading' Long Cloud Ride', Josie Dews adventures in 2004 cycling in New Zealand...
minutes of weight training on my upper arms and shoulders followed by 50 sit ups on my foam roller. since reading the article I have thrown in a few new 'moves' as well, I'll see results in 6 weeks according to the magazine.Like you my missus isnt too
