The Running Thread Vol 2

[smn159]

Candellara said:

Completed my first Marathon yesterday at Bournemouth. Great event and very well organised

Utterly brutal from 20 miles in. But, I didn't stop or walk and managed a time of 3hr 54min

Great effort for a first marathon - well done

[smn159]

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

[RobM77]

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

Barcelona Half is in February: https://edreamsmitjabarcelona.com/idioma/en/

Or Reading in April: http://www.readinghalfmarathon.com/

Edited by RobM77 on Monday 7th October 15:35

[Smitters]

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

I'm fully expecting a rejection again. My Mrs, who I entered without telling her, may be due a surprise.

[Candellara]

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

If I don't get into London, i'm running Hamburg on the same date

https://www.haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/

[Woody3]

Thought I'd post in here again instead of setting up a new thread...

I'm currently on Week 5 of the couch to 5k scheme, but I've been getting pains in the side of my knees for the past few weeks. The pain hasn't been bad enough for me to stop running, but it slows me down no end. A bit of googling suggests iliotibial band syndrome. I think this could be down to the running shoes I'm wearing (Salomon Men's Trailster GTX Trails)...

Now, I used to do long distance running some 16+ years ago when I was at school and tended to wear shoes with very thin soles. I dug around in the back of my wardrobe and found a pair of old Puma driving shoes. I used these for run 1 of week 5 (3x5min runs) and suffered very little to no knee pain, just sore calves towards the end, which I can understand. I thought I was a bit heavy/flat footed at times though, but I ran a good time, even though I was losing grip on the muddy tracks.

I'm just after a bit of advice really on whether the above sounds plausible before I buy a set of thin soled, trail running shoes...

[smn159]

Woody3 said:

Thought I'd post in here again instead of setting up a new thread...

I'm currently on Week 5 of the couch to 5k scheme, but I've been getting pains in the side of my knees for the past few weeks. The pain hasn't been bad enough for me to stop running, but it slows me down no end. A bit of googling suggests iliotibial band syndrome. I think this could be down to the running shoes I'm wearing (Salomon Men's Trailster GTX Trails)...

Now, I used to do long distance running some 16+ years ago when I was at school and tended to wear shoes with very thin soles. I dug around in the back of my wardrobe and found a pair of old Puma driving shoes. I used these for run 1 of week 5 (3x5min runs) and suffered very little to no knee pain, just sore calves towards the end, which I can understand. I thought I was a bit heavy/flat footed at times though, but I ran a good time, even though I was losing grip on the muddy tracks.

I'm just after a bit of advice really on whether the above sounds plausible before I buy a set of thin soled, trail running shoes...

ITBS is typically an overuse injury, but there are loads of possible contributory factors including general tightness and / or lack of core or leg strength. You're best bet is to get along to a good physio for an assessment as you really need to find and address the underlying causes

How old are the shoes that you're using?

[bigandclever]

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

Belgium beer lovers marathon 3 weeks later. Done it every year, just gets better

[RobM77]

Woody3 said:

Thought I'd post in here again instead of setting up a new thread...

I'm currently on Week 5 of the couch to 5k scheme, but I've been getting pains in the side of my knees for the past few weeks. The pain hasn't been bad enough for me to stop running, but it slows me down no end. A bit of googling suggests iliotibial band syndrome. I think this could be down to the running shoes I'm wearing (Salomon Men's Trailster GTX Trails)...

Now, I used to do long distance running some 16+ years ago when I was at school and tended to wear shoes with very thin soles. I dug around in the back of my wardrobe and found a pair of old Puma driving shoes. I used these for run 1 of week 5 (3x5min runs) and suffered very little to no knee pain, just sore calves towards the end, which I can understand. I thought I was a bit heavy/flat footed at times though, but I ran a good time, even though I was losing grip on the muddy tracks.

I'm just after a bit of advice really on whether the above sounds plausible before I buy a set of thin soled, trail running shoes...

it's plausible, yes, because the more minimalist a shoe is the more it will force you to run with good form. The ultimate extrapolation of this is barefoot running. However, even if your form is perfect, a good running shoe is still important because it will offer you support and protection. The best scenario is to do both: get decent running shoes and run with good form, which a gait specialist can help you with.

If I was in your shoes (no pun intended!) I would see a sports physio about your current aches and pains and then see a good running gait coach. I use https://therunninglab.co.uk/ but I've also heard good things about https://www.runningreborn.co.uk/. That coach will give you pointers and exercises to improve your running form, and be able to advise on the type of running shoe to buy (for example I use a neutral shoe).

Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 8th October 09:48

[feef]

self pity time..

Had a minor op on the 13th September so no running for a few weeks.

As a result of the timing of the op, I missed both the Ouse Valley Way Marathon and the Wimpole Half Marathon.

Feeling up to getting out in the last few days, but something's gone ping in my lower back so while I can walk ( carefully), it'll be a while before I'm running again.

Bleh.. just bleh :/

[john_1983]

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

I did Vienna last year, good event and lovely city

[RobM77]

john_1983 said:

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

I did Vienna last year, good event and lovely city

There's an event in Vienna this weekend if you can keep up!

Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 8th October 11:15

[smn159]

john_1983 said:

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

I did Vienna last year, good event and lovely city

Good shout and thank you - have been looking at Vienna and it's definitely on the shortlist

[smn159]

RobM77 said:

If I was in your shoes (no pun intended!) I would see a sports physio about your current aches and pains and then see a good running gait coach. I use https://therunninglab.co.uk/ but I've also heard good things about https://www.runningreborn.co.uk/. That coach will give you pointers and exercises to improve your running form, and be able to advise on the type of running shoe to buy (for example I use a neutral shoe).

Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 8th October 09:48

I went to the running lab recently (I think it was you that sent me the link actually Rob!). It appears that I have a 'power runner' style that put too much load through my knees and leaves me prone to injury at higher distances.. gave me a few things to think about for sure!

Definitely worth a visit.

[RobM77]

smn159 said:

RobM77 said:

If I was in your shoes (no pun intended!) I would see a sports physio about your current aches and pains and then see a good running gait coach. I use https://therunninglab.co.uk/ but I've also heard good things about https://www.runningreborn.co.uk/. That coach will give you pointers and exercises to improve your running form, and be able to advise on the type of running shoe to buy (for example I use a neutral shoe).

Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 8th October 09:48

I went to the running lab recently (I think it was you that sent me the link actually Rob!). It appears that I have a 'power runner' style that put too much load through my knees and leaves me prone to injury at higher distances.. gave me a few things to think about for sure!

Definitely worth a visit.

It was, yes. Great to here you got on well there. Christian's a very knowledgeable guy.

All my life I got injured within weeks of starting running. Unknown to me this was poor running form. I finally found Christian aged 40 and he fixed things. Two years later and I'm still running, which is a record!

[Crasher242]

smn159 said:

London Marathon rejection pack just arrived, so looking for other options around April. Brighton doesn't appeal hugely so may have to be a European trip... any recommendations?

On the plus side the rejection winter training top is pretty decent.

I think the Stratford-upon-Avon marathon takes place on the same weekend as the London Marathon. It's a lovely scenic route with enough "bumps and lumps" to make it a challenge to all.

[xcseventy]

Was out in Colorado last week running. What an amazing place, but running at 13,000ft is not easy! We also did the Manitou Incline, quite how anybody can do this in just under 17 minutes is beyond me, took me just under 30 minutes!

[Tycho]

That looks properly stunning.

[Smitters]

Very jealous:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcOa5ca7oNs

[Candellara]

Candellara said:

If I don't get into London, i'm running Hamburg on the same date

https://www.haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/

Haven't heard about London but I've taken my own advise - and just booked my place for Hamburg Marathon next April before it sells out:-)

Literally 5 mins later I get an email about London - saying Commiserations - you didn't get a place!

Hamburg here we come - whoop whoop!

Edited by Candellara on Wednesday 9th October 12:13