Stevo985 Posted May 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2011 I knew at that point that it would take a pretty shoddy last 3k to rob me of my 50 minute target, a target which I thought wasn't doable, so I was pretty chuffed by this point. 7-9k was the toughest. It did cross my mind that I could use my 45 second buffer to take a walk, or a very slow jog to recover, but I convinced myself to run on. Then in contrast, the last kilometre felt like it was about 200m. I ran it so quick, I wish I could see a split of that last k! Anyway, I romped home in 48 minutes 42 seconds. That's about 7 minutes quicker than my PB! and 10 minutes faster than I ran the 10k in Edinburgh last year. Excellent work, that's the way to smash a PB into tiny fragments. Sub-45 minutes beckons. That not listening to the demons in your head telling you to slow down when you're ahead is key. Last time that happened to me I got into a mini-race with Nell McAndrew, which certainly did the trick! Cheers Mike. I am indeed very tempted to sign up to another one soon so I can try for sub 45. I really pushed it yesterday though so I don't think taking another 7 minutes off will be as easy. Yeh the Demons is somethign I've suffered with in the past, and if I'd been doing that run yesterday around the streets i usuaklly run on, I''d have stopped after about 7k because, in truth, I was knackered. Luckily in Manchester about 7k is where the crowd starts growing again so you're given a boost. PLus the tshirt I had on got lots of shouts from the crowd which helps even more. Tempted tos ign up to the Warrington Half Marathon in September (my mate that i run with lives there) We'll see, there's only one more step after that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2011 Oh, and you know what I'm going to say now. If you really want to go sub-45 (and beyond), join your local runnning club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm genuinely considering that. I'm going to try and find one nearby and see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussG Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Seeing as theres some pretty serious runners can any of you spread light on this injury of mine? I've had since my 8.6k run on Weds night. The arch of my left foot is in quite a lot of pain and I could barely put any weight on it on Thursday and I had a pain in my knee at the time too, the knee pain went pretty quickly but my foot shows no signs of getting better, I've not been able to run since Wednesday and I did have a 6k run I was aiming to do on Saturday. I'm trying to see a physio ASAP as I really don't want to miss any of the fun run's I've got coming up, anyone have any suggestions on what it could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 But this morning the bottom of my heel on my right foot is hurting. I assume that this cleared up before your run ? Any idea what causes this, as I've been suffering with this type of injury for around a month now - Haven't run for a week in order to try and cure it, so will be putting it to the test tomorrow on a 5 miler It's more the bottom of the heel and outside of the foot. I got it really bad after I did my run last year, but it didn't come back this year until just before the run. I took a couple of painkillers and didn't really notice it during the run, and after it was fine, which makes me think that exercising it helps. It's really hurting today though, but hopefully it'll be ok after a rest. Siomeone suggested last time that it was a touch of tendonitis, I never looked into it though as it cleared up after a week or so. But it was so bad at one point I was considering if I had picked up a stress fracture. i could barely walk. Touch wood this time it's not so bad. I get this in my left heel. It's just a standard strain of the plantar fascia. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/heel-pain/Pages/Introduction.aspx Mine hasn't got any worse since I started using my new more supportive Gel Nimbus 12s and I've been running a lot more. Congratulations on the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussG Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well I've been to see a podiatrist who specialises in running injuries, apparently I over pronate quite a bit on my left foot and this has caused the problems. I can either. A) Get a pair or orthotics which cost either £135 or £290. Get a pair of motion controlled running trainers. Anyone here have or had a similar issue? Any advice welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussG Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Apparently the correct term for what I've got is Plantar Fasciitis, anyone any tips on how I speed up the healing process with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 18, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2011 Apparently the correct term for what I've got is Plantar Fasciitis, anyone any tips on how I speed up the healing process with this?Take your shoe off and roll a tennis ball (or a jamjar) under your foot (while you're sitting down), is one of the popular bits of advice. Never had it mesself, so I dunno if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussG Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Apparently the correct term for what I've got is Plantar Fasciitis, anyone any tips on how I speed up the healing process with this?Take your shoe off and roll a tennis ball (or a jamjar) under your foot (while you're sitting down), is one of the popular bits of advice. Never had it mesself, so I dunno if it works. Well I'll give anything a try so will be doing this tonight, it's seriously impacted on my training and I'm just hopeful I'm going to be fit for my run on June 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 18, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2011 Apparently the correct term for what I've got is Plantar Fasciitis, anyone any tips on how I speed up the healing process with this?Take your shoe off and roll a tennis ball (or a jamjar) under your foot (while you're sitting down), is one of the popular bits of advice. Never had it mesself, so I dunno if it works. Well I'll give anything a try so will be doing this tonight, it's seriously impacted on my training and I'm just hopeful I'm going to be fit for my run on June 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Just paid out for another pair of runners, my sisters dog got to my other pair, my own fault as I left them outside to air at my mums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guus Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Does anyone use protein shakes to aid their training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussG Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Apparently the correct term for what I've got is Plantar Fasciitis, anyone any tips on how I speed up the healing process with this?Take your shoe off and roll a tennis ball (or a jamjar) under your foot (while you're sitting down), is one of the popular bits of advice. Never had it mesself, so I dunno if it works. Well I'll give anything a try so will be doing this tonight, it's seriously impacted on my training and I'm just hopeful I'm going to be fit for my run on June 5th. I made a trip out earlier to get some tennis balls and I have to say it does help, I've also watched some videos on how best to tape the foot up for support during the day. I'm getting my orthotics from the podiatrist on Monday then I'll take it to Up & Running in B'ham to get the best fit trainer possible. I'm really missing going for a run... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 18, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'm really missing going for a run... Tell me about it. Four weeks now. Grrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkneyvilla Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 The tennis ball massage under your foot is a good idea. You may find similar areas in your calf quite tender with this condition which might also be worthy of the same massage. Sometimes the calf muscle can get quite tight so regular calf stretches could also be good. Foot posture can be a big contributor hence hopefully the insoles will help. If you are still getting problems with all this then you could also check what the foot does when it hits the ground. Is the foot slightly toed out (because of calf tension) or pointing ahead. Do you hit the ground hard with your heel? There's quite a bit on you tube running advice i.e. trying to land with quiet feet so that the heel doesn't generate too much shock. There seems to be lots of contributing factors anyway. Hope you manage to sort it out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Sorry to be ignorant, why can't you run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkneyvilla Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh - just read that you tended to overpronate. If the insoles dont do the trick then try some gluteus medius strengthening. Just google it or look on you tube. I think that one factor is the whole lower limb probably tends to excessively medially rotate on heel strike - which results in more pronation at the foot and hence more plantar pain. Gluteus medius tends to decelerate this rotation when you hit the ground - if you see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2011 Sorry to be ignorant, why can't you run? Who? Me? 1) Extensor tendonitis (top of the foot) 2) Sciatica (lower back and left leg) Both VERY slowly improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guus Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Does anyone use protein shakes to aid their training? @Dodgyknees. Cool. Which ones do you use? How do they help? More energy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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