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Mum on the Run
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Bungy Girl wrote: »I suppose when I say back in action in no time, that's relative to the 6 years or so on and off I've put up with this issue without any definite answers as to what's causing it. If the theory put up by the osteo is correct then it's a medical issue (not a running one, even though fast running seems to be the trigger for a flare up) and it would be a relatively simple (and common) surgery with minimal recovery to fix it
Ohhhh ... the lure of a simple fix instead of the ****wittage of managing it sounds lovely. Guess wait for the diagnosis though (just in case).
It is good that you are able to do most of the running even when it's giving problems
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hillsiderunner wrote: »Ohhhh ... the lure of a simple fix instead of the ****wittage of managing it sounds lovely. Guess wait for the diagnosis though (just in case).
It is good that you are able to do most of the running even when it's giving problems
Thanks Hilly, fingers crossed! I would be so happy to get to the bottom of it. Going to head out shortly to see how an easy run goes then take it from there.0 -
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Saturday - Test Run
Wasn't hopeful for this having had max 5 hours sleep but forced myself out as much to test the new Garmin as the 'FlAbS'
Drove to Raheny to do the 5 mile route so I could check my own mile landmarks against the mile splits the Garmin threw up (turns out they were fairly similar but the course is short when you run it along the footpath as opposed to the road so I ran about 50m beyond the finish line to make up the 5 miles). This ended up being a progressive run to see how the FlAbS would react to different paces after 3 days rest. Happy to say they feel ok and any discomfort is localised and feels more like bruising from the treatment than anything more sinister.- 5 miles (42:45) Splits 9:19, 8:51, 8:28, 8:12, 7:52
I will probably run the 5K tomorrow but keep it at a pace that doesn't aggravate the FlAbS and back off or stop if there's any recurrence. I promise
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Saturday - Test Run
Wasn't hopeful for this having had max 5 hours sleep but forced myself out as much to test the new Garmin as the 'FlAbS'
Drove to Raheny to do the 5 mile route so I could check my own mile landmarks against the mile splits the Garmin threw up (turns out they were fairly similar but the course is short when you run it along the footpath as opposed to the road so I ran about 50m beyond the finish line to make up the 5 miles). This ended up being a progressive run to see how the FlAbS would react to different paces after 3 days rest. Happy to say they feel ok and any discomfort is localised and feels more like bruising from the treatment than anything more sinister.- 5 miles (42:45) Splits 9:19, 8:51, 8:28, 8:12, 7:52
I will probably run the 5K tomorrow but keep it at a pace that doesn't aggravate the FlAbS and back off or stop if there's any recurrence. I promise
You're welcome to keep me company in the slow section :-) glad the test run went well! (and the watch was a success!!)0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Saturday - Test Run
Wasn't hopeful for this having had max 5 hours sleep but forced myself out as much to test the new Garmin as the 'FlAbS'
Drove to Raheny to do the 5 mile route so I could check my own mile landmarks against the mile splits the Garmin threw up (turns out they were fairly similar but the course is short when you run it along the footpath as opposed to the road so I ran about 50m beyond the finish line to make up the 5 miles). This ended up being a progressive run to see how the FlAbS would react to different paces after 3 days rest. Happy to say they feel ok and any discomfort is localised and feels more like bruising from the treatment than anything more sinister.- 5 miles (42:45) Splits 9:19, 8:51, 8:28, 8:12, 7:52
I will probably run the 5K tomorrow but keep it at a pace that doesn't aggravate the FlAbS and back off or stop if there's any recurrence. I promise
Jeez, your 5 miles easy would be a PB for me! Love your trust in the garmin
Good luck tomorrow, no speeding!0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Saturday - Test Run
Wasn't hopeful for this having had max 5 hours sleep but forced myself out as much to test the new Garmin as the 'FlAbS'
Drove to Raheny to do the 5 mile route so I could check my own mile landmarks against the mile splits the Garmin threw up (turns out they were fairly similar but the course is short when you run it along the footpath as opposed to the road so I ran about 50m beyond the finish line to make up the 5 miles). This ended up being a progressive run to see how the FlAbS would react to different paces after 3 days rest. Happy to say they feel ok and any discomfort is localised and feels more like bruising from the treatment than anything more sinister.- 5 miles (42:45) Splits 9:19, 8:51, 8:28, 8:12, 7:52
I will probably run the 5K tomorrow but keep it at a pace that doesn't aggravate the FlAbS and back off or stop if there's any recurrence. I promise
Talk about keeping something in the tank, every subsequent mile getting faster. 7:52 mile 5 miles in looks reallly nice. Will your 5k be at a harder pace?0 -
Sunday – Womens Meet & Train league Rd 2 (Cherryfield Park 5K)
Was in two minds about running this right up until 5 minutes before the off. Warm up (at a snail’s pace) was uncomfortable but a did a couple of strides and felt good so decided to risk it for a biscuit and drop out if it got too much. Started near the back and ran it at a comfortably hard pace. Felt pretty good throughout and the splits were fairly even given the course (some hills, half of it off-road and some strong wind). Had to stop to tie my shoelace and wasn’t bothered = proof of not speeding. Glad I ran and that the FlAbS didn't raise its ugly head but don’t think I’ll be in any shape to race Terenure in a week so might have to rethink the next few weeks’ schedule until the FlAbS is back in its box.- 4.2 miles incl. 5K ‘tempo’ @ (7:30, 7:28, 7:40 mile splits)
Did a recovery run home from the in-laws early evening. FlAbS at me a bit. Down with this sort of thing!- 22:00 (2.4 miles)
TOTAL WEEKLY MILES: 24:rolleyes:0 -
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Monday – Easy Run
Had a rare opportunity to get out for a run on a midweek afternoon, so was gone like a shot before anyone could change their mind. FlAbS were acting up for the first mile but eased off then and I enjoyed the rest of the run at a leisurely pace around Donnycarney, Killester and Griffith Ave.- 5 miles (9:16, 9:00, 8:56, 9:04, 8:54)
Not going to make a decision on the Terenure 5 until I see the doc later this week and get his advice (or some awesome drugs) 0 -
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Bungy Girl wrote: »Tuesday – Easy Run
Had to split this up into two short runs due to time constraints so ended up being 2 + 2 instead of the 4 on the plan. Not sure how much difference that really makes when the runs are quite short? Presumably it’s better to do just the one as scheduled but I’m sure 2 short is better than 0. Less gyp out of the FlAbs today. Getting there….- 4 miles total (9:16, 9:08 + 9:13, 8:50)
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Wednesday – S&C / Intervals
First time in two weeks there wasn’t a peep out of the FlAbs all day so I decided to do a session to see how everything would hold up. First into the gym for 20 minutes (upper body, lunges, some core) then Pilates class. All good.
Such a perfect evening for running. Plan was for 8 x 400m at 5K pace off 90 seconds recovery. So I was thinking 1:41 or a little slower as it was on grass. That’s based off my Jingle Bells PB which I still think is an anomaly so in reality I was going to be happy with splits under 1:44. I was delighted, as a self-confessed technophobe, to have apparently figured out how to manage this session seamlessly on the Garmin…..turns out the running was the easy bit :rolleyes:. I had even RTFM’d and changed it into Kms (the unit of the Devil :eek:). Warmed up to within 400m of the Wooden Bridge (pre-measured, old habits die hard) then hit the lap button but it was throwing up all sorts of crazy numbers at me, then I managed to stop it completely like a big dunce, so the first lap was a bust. Reset it and got lap time for the other 7 which were surprisingly consistent and faster than expected given that half of them were into the wind. So D minus for me on my Garmin operating skills (the honeymoon is over) but A plus for the session which felt great to be honest. No FlAbs and felt strong.- 5.3 miles including 8 x 400m (1:38-1:40 pace) off 90-100 seconds recovery
Rest day tomorrow and will see the doc to hopefully get some answers re the FlAbs. Still on the fence about Terenure but after that session I’m leaning towards doing it. But will probably change my mind. Again.0 -
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