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rainbow kirby · 25-03-2011 3:02pm

mrslow wrote: »

I'll loan you the P&D book that covers distances from 5k to the half marathon if you'd like?

That'd be awesome, because I was *just* about to order it from Amazon :pac:

Mr Slow · 25-03-2011 3:05pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

That'd be awesome, because I was *just* about to order it from Amazon :pac:

Text me on Saturday night and I'll throw it into my bag.

RayCun · 25-03-2011 4:23pm

What if you did one leg of the Cork relay instead?
That would be 5.5 miles, would tie in nicely with a 10k training plan...

Mr Slow · 25-03-2011 4:26pm

RayCun wrote: »

What if you did one leg of the Cork relay instead?
That would be 5.5 miles, would tie in nicely with a 10k training plan...

Hardly worth the trip to Cork though, would it?

rainbow kirby · 25-03-2011 4:46pm

RayCun wrote: »

What if you did one leg of the Cork relay instead?
That would be 5.5 miles, would tie in nicely with a 10k training plan...

Who'll have me on their team? I can't run 7:30/mile for RQ's team :pac:

(also, less running on the Monday morning means more drinking at the weekend)

Mr Slow · 25-03-2011 4:52pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Who'll have me on their team? I can't run 7:30/mile for RQ's team :pac:

(also, less running on the Monday morning means more drinking at the weekend)

I think that 7:30 was to accomodate me, I would imagine the required pace for her team would be a touch faster.

rainbow kirby · 25-03-2011 8:55pm

mrslow wrote: »

I would imagine the required pace for her team would be a touch faster.

Even worse! I am sloooooow :pac: (5k PB was at ~7.45/mile pace)

RayCun · 26-03-2011 8:28am

But you have two months of speed training!

RacoonQueen · 26-03-2011 1:45pm

mrslow wrote: »

I think that 7:30 was to accomodate me, I would imagine the required pace for her team would be a touch faster.

Nah that was for Woddle!

rainbow kirby · 28-03-2011 8:56pm

Miracles happen. I wasn't *that* hung over this morning after my trip to Mallow as spectator, and managed to make it into work for 8am without wanting to die too much :pac:

Went to the physio tonight, and FINALLY got the nod to start back doing some easy running on Wednesday of this week. I'm allowed 2 miles then, 3 miles on Friday and 4 miles on Sunday. About fcuking time.

digger2d2 · 28-03-2011 9:01pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Miracles happen. I wasn't *that* hung over this morning after my trip to Mallow as spectator, and managed to make it into work for 8am without wanting to die too much :pac:

Went to the physio tonight, and FINALLY got the nod to start back doing some easy running on Wednesday of this week. I'm allowed 2 miles then, 3 miles on Friday and 4 miles on Sunday. About fcuking time.

Excellent news.....

I hope you're using your Garmin to log the distance to and from the Physio

rainbow kirby · 28-03-2011 9:22pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

I hope you're using your Garmin to log the distance to and from the Physio

It's been sitting on my desk at home since I got home from Barcelona, feeling so lonely and unloved...

Stupid injuries. :mad:

digger2d2 · 28-03-2011 9:28pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

Excellent news.....

I hope you're using your Garmin to log the distance to and from the Physio

rainbow kirby wrote: »

It's been sitting on my desk at home since I got home from Barcelona, feeling so lonely and unloved...

Stupid injuries. :mad:

You were sitting around yesterday...You were attempting to consume every fermented apple in Ireland

rainbow kirby · 28-03-2011 9:28pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

You were attempting to consume every fermented apple in Ireland

Apple, pear, berry... it's all good

Woddle · 28-03-2011 9:30pm

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Nah that was for Woddle!

and what a nice gesture it was

digger2d2 · 28-03-2011 9:34pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

You were sitting around yesterday...You were attempting to consume every fermented apple in Ireland

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Apple, pear, berry... it's all good

And don't forget Cherry

Mr Slow · 28-03-2011 9:36pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

And don't forget Cherry

I was ordering berry for her to much amusement from the bar staff.

rainbow kirby · 30-03-2011 9:11pm

I was a bit hasty about being happy there the other day. Went out for a test run this evening, had to stop after about a mile and a half because it was getting bloody painful. Brb getting really ****ing emo. Have done everything absolutely perfectly since I got the injury - lots of stretching and strengthening work, I even dropped a huge wad of cash on new runners, I've foam rolled to within an inch of my ITB's life...

*le sigh*

RacoonQueen · 30-03-2011 9:22pm

Was it painful from the start? Strange that even after 4 physio/massage sessions it hasn't really let up.

Patience. Patience. Patience.

rainbow kirby · 30-03-2011 9:25pm

It was fine for about a mile, then started to get quite painful until I stopped. It feels fine when walking, it's just running that's the problem. I must have seriously crocked myself in Barcelona

osnola ibax · 30-03-2011 9:37pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

It was fine for about a mile, then started to get quite painful until I stopped. It feels fine when walking, it's just running that's the problem. I must have seriously crocked myself in Barcelona

That's the norm I'm afraid. A stretch that works for me is:

This is for left leg

Stand a foot and a half or so away from a wall sideways with you right side facing the wall. Place you right hand on the wall and cross you left leg behind you right leg. Now push away from the wall with you right arm, creating an arc away from the wall in your left leg. Ensure your left foot is parallel with wall. You might feel it at the hip insertion point. I hold it for 15-20 secs.

I also use a rolling pin for rolling now, I vary the weight I put on it using my hands for support. I know its frustrating but it will get better. Good luck RK, I feel your pain literally.

One more thing, running on grass helps, and improving form also helps. Please feel free to ask me anything. Mine are tired and tight tonight, so rest day required.

Bally8 · 30-03-2011 9:38pm

When I was coming back from my ITB injury I started with about 5 mins of walking then ran slow for about 10 minutes then walked 5 then ran. It was the only way I could build up the milage without causing pain. Took me a long time to get back to running without having to take such long walking breaks but then again I didnt do anything like regular physio appointments or change my runners or foam roll it. So I bet things will get better for you much quicker RK

RacoonQueen · 30-03-2011 9:39pm

A couple more massages and you should be good to go. I know it's bloody frustrating but keep them up and it WILL get you back. My offer is still there if you want to save some dosh, this is an exclusive offer open only to you, before anyone else gets any ideas!

Being injured sucks, especially when you're on such a high after doing so well in Barca. Have you tried aqua jogging? Was talking to a patient about it today, best place to do it seems to be out in Blanchardstown, I'd look a right tool in my gyms pool doing aqua jogging. Then again, people walk/stand in the middle of lanes and classify that as exercise so who cares what I'd look like. :rolleyes:

rainbow kirby · 30-03-2011 9:39pm

osnola ivax wrote: »

That's the norm I'm afraid. A stretch that works for me is:

This is for left leg

Stand a foot and a half or so away from a wall sideways with you right side facing the wall. Place you right hand on the wall and cross you left leg behind you right leg. Now push away from the wall with you right arm, creating an arc away from the wall in your left leg. Ensure your left foot is parallel with wall. You might feel it at the hip insertion point. I hold it for 15-20 secs.

I do this one about 20-40 times a day... :eek:

rainbow kirby · 30-03-2011 9:40pm

RacoonQueen wrote: »

My offer is still there if you want to save some dosh, this is an exclusive offer open only to you, before anyone else gets any ideas!

You're on, I'll do fcuking anything to get back on the road tbh.

pgmcpq · 30-03-2011 9:55pm

When I had ITB troubles I found that it helped to up mileage "by feel" - i.e. I'd go out and run until the ITB started up. Then I would shut it down immediately. Gradually I was able to add one mile after another.

It was fine for about a mile, then started to get quite painful until I stopped.

Exactly ! But stop as soon as you become aware of it ! The temptation is to continue "cause maybe it won't get any worse". Don't do it !
It is frustrating but it is the only way.

RacoonQueen · 30-03-2011 10:02pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

You're on, I'll do fcuking anything to get back on the road tbh.

The major downside being you'll have to brave Ballyfermot. Bring a gun.

rainbow kirby · 30-03-2011 10:18pm

RacoonQueen wrote: »

The major downside being you'll have to brave Ballyfermot. Bring a gun.

Nothing I'm not used to from Pram Springs. :pac:

digger2d2 · 30-03-2011 11:04pm

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Nothing I'm not used to from Pram Springs. :pac:

Glad to see you've finally stopped all that ''Firhouse'' mullarky

rainbow kirby · 30-03-2011 11:10pm

digger2d2 wrote: »

Glad to see you've finally stopped all that ''Firhouse'' mullarky

That's where I live, but I spent 4 years working in the Square so I saw plenty of the worst specimens of Tallaght humanity in that time :pac:

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