The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[badpiggy]

I went on a lovely run middle of last week, felt fit too and then just as I got back my Achilles heel started getting really painful.

Still really sore now.

When I started doing 5k+ my Achilles started to really hurt. Self-diagnosed Achilles tendonitis from a running forum (very sore on both sides and a spherical swelling in the middle of each tendon). Sorted it by total rest until all soreness was gone and doing Achilles stretching exercises before each run. Never got the problem again.

[badpiggy]

Saveloy 22.5km
Rowan 11.6km
badpiggy 10.4km

Saveloy

[Slinky Skills]

When I started doing 5k+ my Achilles started to really hurt. Self-diagnosed Achilles tendonitis from a running forum (very sore on both sides and a spherical swelling in the middle of each tendon). Sorted it by total rest until all soreness was gone and doing Achilles stretching exercises before each run. Never got the problem again.

The pain is receding a bit now, up until yesterday I could hardly stand on my foot when getting out of bed.

It's like it's seized up and is waiting to loosen out of the stiffness but it's yet to happen. For the time being I'm just resting and doing gentle exercises to try and loosen it up.

It's not snapped thank **** but it's not ideal. I want to get into the 6-7 mile distance this coming month as I'm hoping to do a half marathon in November and I'm running out of time. If this doesn't heal in the next week or two it's going to set me back massively.

I was so annoyed because I felt really good on the run too.

[Saveloy]

Saveloy 22.5km
Rowan 11.6km
badpiggy 10.4km

Saveloy

Still a long way to go to get to half marathon distance though. And my achilles now ache.

This is either the effects of running on consecutive days, the fact that I've been sat out in the garden trying to write a report for work and my legs are now cold to the bone, or more likely the powers of suggestion having read your earlier post.

Anyone got any tips on how you should increase distance before a half marathon? I've never even done a 10k race before so any advice welcome. Should I aim to have run the full distance beforehand?

[Rowan]

Good work, Saveloy. I always stress that this is just me and everyone is different but... I don't think you need to up your long runs that much more. Rule of thumb for 13 is to be in a position where you can run 9 miles comfortably. Not smashed, not hanging on but comfortably. If you can do that then you'll be great. And 10ks are a different beast in my eyes. It's not about endurance or just getting finished. They should be raced and balls out hard at that.

So 13k. That for a couple more weeks. Maybe add a little but not much then jump to 15 and do that till it's a consistent speed. Easy peasy

[badpiggy]

The pain is receding a bit now, up until yesterday I could hardly stand on my foot when getting out of bed.

It's like it's seized up and is waiting to loosen out of the stiffness but it's yet to happen. For the time being I'm just resting and doing gentle exercises to try and loosen it up.

It's not snapped thank **** but it's not ideal. I want to get into the 6-7 mile distance this coming month as I'm hoping to do a half marathon in November and I'm running out of time. If this doesn't heal in the next week or two it's going to set me back massively.

I was so annoyed because I felt really good on the run too.

Have or had you got the swelling in each tendon? Run your thumb and forefinger along either side of the tendon and you should feel a ball-like swelling. I'll leave it to your good self to let this process descend into self-seduction and flamboyant wanking.

[Saveloy]

Good work, Saveloy. I always stress that this is just me and everyone is different but... I don't think you need to up your long runs that much more. Rule of thumb for 13 is to be in a position where you can run 9 miles comfortably. Not smashed, not hanging on but comfortably. If you can do that then you'll be great. And 10ks are a different beast in my eyes. It's not about endurance or just getting finished. They should be raced and balls out hard at that.

So 13k. That for a couple more weeks. Maybe add a little but not much then jump to 15 and do that till it's a consistent speed. Easy peasy

Cheers Rowan. That makes it sounds much more manageable.

[Saveloy]

The pain is receding a bit now, up until yesterday I could hardly stand on my foot when getting out of bed.

It's like it's seized up and is waiting to loosen out of the stiffness but it's yet to happen. For the time being I'm just resting and doing gentle exercises to try and loosen it up.

It's not snapped thank **** but it's not ideal. I want to get into the 6-7 mile distance this coming month as I'm hoping to do a half marathon in November and I'm running out of time. If this doesn't heal in the next week or two it's going to set me back massively.

I was so annoyed because I felt really good on the run too.

Ouch. Doesn't sound good.

[Saveloy]

Have or had you got the swelling in each tendon? Run your thumb and forefinger along either side of the tendon and you should feel a ball-like swelling. I'll leave it to your good self to let this process descend into self-seduction and flamboyant wanking.

[Rich]

AUGUST TOTALS
Saveloy 22.5km
Rowan 11.6km
badpiggy 10.4km
Rich: 7.4km

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Saveloy 22.5km
Rowan 11.6km
badpiggy 10.4km
Carra 10km
Rich: 7.4km

[Saveloy]

Saveloy 32.5km
Rowan 11.6km
badpiggy 10.4km
Carra 10km
Rich: 7.4km

10km. Was in a right piss after work but that's sorted me out.

Got to go and log in from home now though

[badpiggy]

Saveloy 32.5km
badpiggy 21.8km
Rowan 11.6km
Carra 10km
Rich: 7.4km

11.4k this evening. Suffering on the last 2 runs. Think I'm barely hanging in at the 10k level. Doing 60-70k a month isn't enough.

[Rowan]

Saveloy 32.5km
badpiggy 21.8km
Rowan 21.6km
Carra 10km
Rich: 7.4km

[Saveloy]

Saveloy 32.5km
badpiggy 21.8km
Rowan 11.6km
Carra 10km
Rich: 7.4km

11.4k this evening. Suffering on the last 2 runs. Think I'm barely hanging in at the 10k level. Doing 60-70k a month isn't enough.

How are you struggling? Muscles, joints or puff?