EPTLegs were definitely unprepared for this. They got fatigued and stiff really quick, wasn't able to feel fluid. Probably what happens when you've only been doing light running 3-4 times a week with no workouts and the rest cycling. It's good fitness though for being 90% cycling based. Should be something I can build on here once the weather gets colder and I actually start running training in full force.
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L_Master
United States8017 Posts
Legs were definitely unprepared for this. They got fatigued and stiff really quick, wasn't able to feel fluid. Probably what happens when you've only been doing light running 3-4 times a week with no workouts and the rest cycling. It's good fitness though for being 90% cycling based. Should be something I can build on here once the weather gets colder and I actually start running training in full force. | ||
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Bonham
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How is LuckyFool doing? Does anyone know the time zone he's running in? | ||
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L_Master
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Hopefully he is killing it out there (might be finished by now actually) | ||
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L_Master
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Can't see anyway that happened unless he did some really foolish stuff in the first half or got an injury and wanted to gut it out regardless. | ||
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Don_Julio
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On October 26 2014 03:56 L_Master wrote: + Show Spoiler + Creepy Crawl 5k today, respectable time for where I'm at of 20:13. Probably a little too fast first half mile in about 2:49, sounds suicidal at first glance but the course is downhill the first 2k and there was probably a 5-10mph breeze going out as well. Going back obviously was tougher being uphill and into a light breeze, started to struggle around 3k in but held it together passably to finish in low 20s Legs were definitely unprepared for this. They got fatigued and stiff really quick, wasn't able to feel fluid. Probably what happens when you've only been doing light running 3-4 times a week with no workouts and the rest cycling. It's good fitness though for being 90% cycling based. Should be something I can build on here once the weather gets colder and I actually start running training in full force. Feels good to read about you racing again. On October 24 2014 22:51 Bonham wrote: Anyway, was it a new PR? PR'ed by six minutes but I'm a way better runner than last year so setting a PR was just a formality. | ||
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LuckyFool
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LuckyFool
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Don_Julio
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I hope your ankle is holding up allright. | ||
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LuckyFool
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L_Master
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On October 27 2014 07:35 LuckyFool wrote: Yeah it seems to be, I've been icing it and its not swelling (yet) so it might have just been a strain and not a sprain or any ligament damage. I'm still going to have it checked out tomorrow probably. Yea, that really sucks. Shit happens, but that's still pretty unlucky. The one "good" thing about this is that it doesn't leave you with any major doubts in regards to your fitness or preparation. Obviously getting a good time under your name will have to wait, but you have built up a sizeable aerobic base that you can either translate into some nice spring racing at 5/10k to work on speed for a fall marathon, or just keep adding to it for another crack at the marathon in the spring. | ||
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LuckyFool
United States9015 Posts
Right now I don't even want to THINK about another marathon haha. I'm running a half in Philly in a month, more for fun with a friend than going for an all out crazy time goal, but we'll see. weather conditions will be really iffy too (late November in Philly, could be running in a blizzard for all I know...) wrote a rather lengthy blog on the race today: LINK | ||
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Bonham
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LuckyFool
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Initially at the beginning of this year I was going to focus more on bringing my mile/5K time down anyway, but ended up sneaking a spot into the marathon and decided to go for it again not really focusing on 5K stuff. I'll have freedom to do whatever I want now which is nice. I learned so much this year (basically my 2nd full year running) and I feel I've improved alot even though it hasn't really shown in my times. (still one more race left this year tho) I'm really glad I had an injury free training cycle, and still have a strong fitness base as a result which I'm going to try to keep through the winter like L_Master mentioned. Last year I kinda quit for 3 months after my marathon from Nov-Jan and lost that base which I had to re-train which slowed down my progress alot at the beginning of the year. | ||
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Don_Julio
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LuckyFool
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L_Master
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1)ESPN, like every other broadcaster, is incompetent at showing running races 2)Don't elbow Wilson Kipsang or he will glare you into submission 3)What is up with Mutai?  | ||
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L_Master
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Now gotta figure out what I want to do training wise. I could train for winter races, but dunno how enthusiastic I am for those. If not that I may just work on my diet/eating for a few months while doing non-stressful mileage + sprint work, then start actual training targeting a good spring 5k. | ||
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miicah
Australia2470 Posts
My best guess is that it's caused by sitting all day (office job) giving me weak abs -> when I run I concentrate on keeping my trunk tight by tightening my abs -> causes my back muscles to fatigue. Also there is no pain the next day, just during and very shortly after which makes me think it's just muscle exhaustion. Also could it be something to do with me rotating my torso too much? Or not enough? | ||
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XXGeneration
United States625 Posts
I've rested for more than two weeks at a time and when I lace up my shoes and start running again it'll hurt afterwards. I'm afraid that it's never going to go away. | ||
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L_Master
United States8017 Posts
On November 11 2014 14:39 XXGeneration wrote: Lately I've developed pain on the side of my left knee. Upon consulting Google it seems to be IT Band Syndrome, and the home treatment is foam rolling and hip strengthening. I've been foam rolling it, but I'm at a loss for how I can do hip strengthening exercises. Should I increment by reps to strengthen my hips? Or should I use resistance? And if so, how do I increment resistance? I've rested for more than two weeks at a time and when I lace up my shoes and start running again it'll hurt afterwards. I'm afraid that it's never going to go away. Sorry I'm not really the go to injury guy. I do know some stuff about hip exercises though and have two excellent go to links with ideas. http://www.strengthcoach.com/public/1606.cfm - While focused on sports hernia rehab, it's all hip and core direct work. http://www.therapeuticassociates.com/sports-medicine/stability-routine/ - Here is another link to some, though not all, of the strength work the NOP does in relation to core/hip stuff. They have one of the best track records when it comes to injury prevention, so it's worth a look. | ||
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