mjmooney Posted September 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2013 Has anyone done a Tough Mudder before? I've signed up for one in April, so I've loads of time to prepare but not really sure how to train for it. Make a will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 My ankle furts, I'm gonna have to see my doctor. I've a horrible feeling its a stress fracture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Is it ok to run with a sore achilles It is a dull ache i mostly feel it after the run not during it the pain goes away a day later but comes back again after I'm not going to snap my tendon am i or rupture it i'm also training for brum hm I have slowed down alot and stopped running up hills i don't know what more i can do i ice it regularly just feels a bit sore especially in the morning afterwards i really don't want to rest if i can help it i want to get a decent time and be as sharp as i can Everything you read says to stop and rest. That's never worked for me. It just makes it come back worse when I start again. I've found it's best to just keep on running through it but take it easy. Make sure you're very floppy and relaxed when jogging, don't slam your feet down hard. I haven't had it now for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dante_Lockhart Posted September 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2013 Did my first 5k last night. 41mins 52 seconds. Well chuffed with that. Its the furthest I've ever ran in one go, usually get to 3k and have to stop. Pushed on and came away with a time I'm happy with. Now to aim for a sub-40min one! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Just got back from a good run. I saw four wild boar, which was a first for me. I was curious and went in for a closer look, but there was a young one and the others started to act agitated, so I backed off and went on my way. I used to see deer, turkey, and the occasional coyote while running in the States, but never anything I thought might actually charge me. Edited September 6, 2013 by JamieZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Stratford 10k tomorrow morning. My pace over 5k was 6.50 / mile and I'm hoping I can keep that up over 10k tomorrow.The next 6 weeks will be trying to keep that up over 13.1 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Stratford 10k done in 43.28 although I think my chip time should be about 20 seconds below that.Slightly above 6.50 a mile but it didn't feel too hard.6 weeks to get to 6.50 over 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Did a 2nd 5k on Sunday and ended up with 0:46:44 || 5.4 km || 8:40 min/km 19 seconds faster / km which I'm chuffed with for a 2nd time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Did a 2nd 5k on Sunday and ended up with 0:46:44 || 5.4 km || 8:40 min/km 19 seconds faster / km which I'm chuffed with for a 2nd time. Keep it going dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 39:30 5k last night! *dances* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted September 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2013 Are you still around the Cradley area Dante? if so, it wouldn't surprise me if we've ran past each other a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Near enough. I'm in Dudley at the moment (Up by the Buffery). Although I still use Haden Hill Leisure Centre and quite fancy going running around Haden Hill Park at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted September 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2013 Near enough. I'm in Dudley at the moment (Up by the Buffery). Although I still use Haden Hill Leisure Centre and quite fancy going running around Haden Hill Park at some point. Haden Hill Park is my favourite 'off road' route. Doesn't get boring as you can do a few variations and there are some quite punishing hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Maybe see you there at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Ahh shite. I've just realised the Birmingham Half Marathon is the same day as Spurs at home. Kick off's at 4, race starts about 11ish? Bit of incentive to get over the finish line I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Argh! 3 weeks before Birmingham and I've started getting side stitch. Also my left knee pain comes and goes and I don't know which way to go with my gait whether to do what I've always done and force my feet straight which has never given me problems, or let my feet fall naturally. Or it may just be to do with the speeds I'm getting to (doing park runs at 6:30 / mile now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 35:50! Sooooo close >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Argh! 3 weeks before Birmingham and I've started getting side stitch. Also my left knee pain comes and goes and I don't know which way to go with my gait whether to do what I've always done and force my feet straight which has never given me problems, or let my feet fall naturally. Or it may just be to do with the speeds I'm getting to (doing park runs at 6:30 / mile now). With your left knee, do you feel a pull above it or below it at any point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted October 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 2, 2013 Argh! 3 weeks before Birmingham and I've started getting side stitch. Also my left knee pain comes and goes and I don't know which way to go with my gait whether to do what I've always done and force my feet straight which has never given me problems, or let my feet fall naturally. Or it may just be to do with the speeds I'm getting to (doing park runs at 6:30 / mile now). Alot of the knee pain I get tends to be my hamstrings being overly tight - I end up having to stretch them 5 times a day to stop it. I have a similar issue in that I have a half marathon coming up sunday but currently have issues with hamstrings and hip flexors - hoping a couple of sports massages, ice and no proper training (maybe a swim) will mean I go in fit. I have a more important (tri) race at the end of the month so will leave it if at all risky. Hoping to get near 1:30 but going to be hard I think, Ive recently ran a 19:03 5K but that hurt alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Argh! 3 weeks before Birmingham and I've started getting side stitch. Also my left knee pain comes and goes and I don't know which way to go with my gait whether to do what I've always done and force my feet straight which has never given me problems, or let my feet fall naturally. Or it may just be to do with the speeds I'm getting to (doing park runs at 6:30 / mile now). With your left knee, do you feel a pull above it or below it at any point? Not that I can remember. I'll look out for it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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