The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[Pablo]

Ive been running now for about 9 months

Only do 2-3 miles 2 or 3 times a week and the other days I do 5-6 miles on a bike

Primarily wanted to get fit to play tennis with my eldest daughter so have also being playing tennis a couple of times a week for an hour or 2

I have had the odd issue with my knees early on due to pronation whilst running but had seemed to have resolved that (thats part of the reason I alternate between bike and running) and have been taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for a few months now

2 weeks ago felt a really sharp pain in my knee when I woke up and everytime I squat or bend down its particularly bad. Have zero swelling on the knee, I stopped the running and biking hoping it was just a strain or pull. Last night it started "grinding" and when I climb the stairs you can here the joint clicking and popping

The pain has also gone from the occasional short sharp pain inside the joint to a dull ache on the side

I have been referred for an x-ray today, but I have this feeling that its not going to be good news. I have had injuries before when I was a young man playing semi-pro football and I'm normally fairly good at reading the severity of them. This one feels as though its not going to be fixed by rest

Absolutely gutted, not too bothered about any potential ops or rehab but the fact I might not be able to run, bike or play tennis for a while

Bad news Lec, knees are an absolute *******. I hope it's nothing serious.

Get well soon.

[Lecter]

Bad news Lec, knees are an absolute *******. I hope it's nothing serious.

Get well soon.

I can't see it being an ACL but it could well be the cartliage

Xray today then a wait for the results

[bacon]

I can't see it being an ACL but it could well be the cartliage

Xray today then a wait for the results

What was the result ?? You back out there ?

I did 11.5k last night ... hot and stormy out here

[Roboklopp]

My swimming is now part of my weekly regime. 5-6 gym/weigh seshs & 4'swims of 500m each. Working right next to my gym.

[Lecter]

What was the result ?? You back out there ?

I did 11.5k last night ... hot and stormy out here

XRay came back "normal" but it's still giving me grief and I haven't even ran or biked for over 2 weeks. Am away on business for next week or so in Vietnam so will be resting it a further 2 weeks at least

If it's no better when I come back gonna get a scan on it

[Rich]

Anyone had any Hoka One One running shoes?

Any good?

[Pablo]

They get great reviews. I've got my eye on the Clifton 2 for Christmas.

[Rich]

My ankle is still knackered but I'm going to the specialist next month. Those shoes look ultra supportive though, so might be a good option if/when my ankle heals up.

[Pablo]

My ankle is still knackered but I'm going to the specialist next month. Those shoes look ultra supportive though, so might be a good option if/when my ankle heals up.

Yeah I'd say they'd be a good bet. My ankles seems to have healed finally (took years) but I still like the idea of the support these would give. Especially on longer runs.

[wiw]

Anyone had problems with their hips? I had a month or so out recently (through laziness), and have only done 3 runs in the last 2 weeks or so, but since the last one my left hip is killing me, to the point that it's waking me up in the night. It's the outer part on the side of my leg which is giving me gyp, watched/read a few things and that seems to be the least serious place it can be which is something. One side is tender to touch and the other side just hurts all of the time. Considering going the doctors but he'd probably just tell me to rest. Have had lower back issues in the last year or two and tight hamstrings. Could it all be linked? Someone suggested going to a chiropractor but that seems a bit much.

[Norbs]

I've taken the plunge and finally entered an organised event. I'm doing another in Kingston in April a longer distance. I'll be wearing an LFC track suit top for this one

Any donations will be seriously appreciated, even £1

https://www.justgiving.com/David-Marsh-662134/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20160116_

[Norbs]

Bumper bump

3 legends on here who've amazed me with their generosity

Anything will be greatly appreciayed. A pound will do, have a look down the sofa, cancel tomorrow's Starbucks visit, don't have that extra pint, take a pack luck to work and help fight cancer with us.

So far since 4th January, I've lost 10lbs, dropped body fat by 3%, not had a drop of alcohol I started the month 14st 3lbs and am aiming to be 13st or under by 31st Jan for the event. I've done this by pretty much starving myself through the week and surviving on 600 calories a day. Every pound I'm over 13st will make running that much harder

[Norbs]

January running thread

Norbs 23km (3x5.1km and 1x7.6km)

[Norbs]

Norbs 5k on Thursday and 10k today. 38k today for January

[Rigadon]

So far in January: 28 miles (45km).