The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[Neil Young]

Running clubs

[Red_Polo]

These cylinders are great for ITB soreness too.

I used to get pretty nasty ITB friction sydrome running, foam roller was a Godsend.

[Rowan]

Got round 10k in 41:36. My best 10k time by about 3 minutes. Speed sessions must be doing something.

I can only dream about what my time would have been had I not snaffled a big plate of profiteroles at lunchtime.

[BobTheCharmer]

Good news is my foot isn't broke, although still cant run on it. Did a load of cycling and upper body stuff. Felt good after a 5 day break.

[Rowan]

I go nuts if I have 2 days off. A week must be driving you mad. Is it a sprain or muscle issues?

[BobTheCharmer]

I'm not sure mate. Just whole of my foot hurts when you bend it, such as you crouch down and are on tip toes, hurts plus the ankle feels jarred. I ordered a pair of gel running trainers last week and am waiting for them to be delivered before running again. I think I knackered it as the trainers I had been using had no cushioning in. I'm hoping the new trainers and rest will solve it.

I didn't want to go yesterday and that was my worry, have a break and lose motivation to keep going. But I did and it was OK. Those sit down bikes are weird though.

[Dan]

Bob when you get your shoes bring them to a running store and ask them to analyse your gait and whether the shoe is suitable. They'll generally do it free of charge so buy a pair of running socks or something to thank them for their time. If the shoe is wrong get a refund and buy within their recommendations.

[BobTheCharmer]

Such as sports direct? Useless in there. Or do you mean an independent?

[RoadEnd]

Go for an independent or a smaller chain such as

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/

A specialist running store should have more specific knowledge in picking the right shoe for you.

[BobTheCharmer]

Thanks mate, there's one about 6 miles away.

I've bought a pair of asics gel based from eBay at a third of normal price, dozy ******* misspelt the advert so only I bid on them. I'm hoping they'll do the job, I tried on a pair in sports direct and they feel nice. But I'll also check out that shop and see if they can advise.

[Rowan]

I tend to shy away from gait analysis these days, Bob but its useful to get it done to make sure you don't have some huge pronation thing going on. I use ASIC gel 33s myself but they are mainly my minimalist trainer (transition for barefoot running). Comfy though.

A rule of thumb that has served me well over the years is if in doubt by a pair of Nike Pegasus. They're pretty cheap, as cushioned as a pair of spaceboots and come in some smashing colours. Another decent one that you can usually pick up cheap is the Lunarglide which gives a bit more structure and support. But as Dan says get checked out first. Sweatshop are really helpful but I find them to be quite expensive. See what they say then check out these chaps online

http://www.startfitness.co.uk/

Or

http://www.sportsshoes.com/

You can pick up out of season sneakers from the 2nd site at brill prices.

[Neil Young]

I don't bother with gate analysis either.

[Norbs]

Anyone running is this weather? I've increased my distances working towards 10k and am currently doing a 7.3k run, which is taking just under 40mins. I'm finding it hard but using Adidas Micoach to track stats and am seeing that as I increase distance the speed is contstant. Not sure I have it in me to get to 10k at the moment, I can't believe how hard it is!

[Alex]

I took it up a few weeks back. Started with the couch to 5k plan. On about week 7 now I think.

**** me its hard in this weather, I am finding myself getting up early and running before 7/8am to get it in.

Your quest for 10k sounds like mine for 5k at the moment. Its only a little more but it seems a long way off.

[Rich]

Almost a week into Slim & Save VLCD and after a tough first 4 or 5 days it has become much easier.

Haven't weighed myself yet, that's tomorrow but my clothes are feeling fairly baggy.