Running Thread

[tottenham541]

Out at 4.30 this morning and the old Achilles went pop in just under 2 miles, rest time now

 

[Ricey]

You have inspired me this morning @Ricey!

Went out for an impromptu run and ended up doing 11k in 57 mins.

Glad to hear it! It really does make my mood better after I’ve been on a run in the morning even if it’s been a **** one.

 

[londonblue]

10km in 50 minutes 23 seconds. Funnily enough 50:23 is almost exactly my age!

Again it was in the rain and I loved it. I even remembered to stretch afterwards!

 

[Ricey]

10km in 50 minutes 23 seconds, which (funnily enough) is almost exactly my age.

Again it was in the rain and I loved it. I even remembered to stretch afterwards!

Ive been a bit fair weather and not run for 2 days because it was wet. I am going out tomorrow morning regardless of the weather!

 

[Ricey]

On the Nike Plus app I use there is an achievement for running 7 days out of 7. I have never done it in the 12 years I’ve used the app. I’m going to try and do it this week.

Anyone else run everyday of the week? I didn’t think it would be good as there is no recovery time.

 

[FiremanBlue]

On the Nike Plus app I use there is an achievement for running 7 days out of 7. I have never done it in the 12 years I’ve used the app. I’m going to try and do it this week.

Anyone else run everyday of the week? I didn’t think it would be good as there is no recovery time.

Not good to run everyday,especially part time runners, you should have a rest day in between, especially when starting from scratch. Most important is five minutes before and after a run to stretch out, otherwise the injuries will come. It seems mean less but will save you in the long run ( Excuse the pun not intended)

 

[Ricey]

Not good to run everyday,especially part time runners, you should have a rest day in between, especially when starting from scratch. Most important is five minutes before and after a run to stretch out, otherwise the injuries will come. It seems mean less but will save you in the long run ( Excuse the pun not intended)

I have a strict stretching plan and always stick to it. I usually run 5 times a week for one week I don’t think it will hurt me to run 2 extra times. I’ll just take it easy.

 

[Supernaut]

On the Nike Plus app I use there is an achievement for running 7 days out of 7. I have never done it in the 12 years I’ve used the app. I’m going to try and do it this week.

Anyone else run everyday of the week? I didn’t think it would be good as there is no recovery time.

I usually run 3 or 4 times a week, but at the start of lockdown I ran every day for a couple of weeks just to make up for being less active. The extra runs I added were all just 1 or 2 miles at easy pace, but it still took its toll and I felt close to burning out. I learned that I definitely need my rest and recovery time, so I'm back to 3 or 4 runs a week now.

 

[Supernaut]

Not good to run everyday,especially part time runners, you should have a rest day in between, especially when starting from scratch. Most important is five minutes before and after a run to stretch out, otherwise the injuries will come. It seems mean less but will save you in the long run ( Excuse the pun not intended)

I've read that static stretching before running is really not advised and often leads to injury. And stretching after a run doesn't work for everyone; when I first started running I always stretched post-run for at least 5 minutes. In my first year of running I was out injured for a month or more on 2 occasions (my achilles went first, then my knee 8 months later). 2 years ago, after learning that a serious local runner who does 100 miles a week never stretches, I stopped doing it and I've been injury free ever since.

 

[GNH]

I've read that static stretching before running is really not advised and often leads to injury. And stretching after a run doesn't work for everyone; when I first started running I always stretched post-run for at least 5 minutes. In my first year of running I was out injured for a month or more on 2 occasions (my achilles went first, then my knee 8 months later). 2 years ago, after learning that a serious local runner who does 100 miles a week never stretches, I stopped doing it and I've been injury free ever since.

Strectching always seems to be counter productive for me too, maybe just phsycological but even when playing football any rigourous pre or post match warm up/down involving stretches would invariably lead to a pulled muscle or other inury. I'm not doing it for my 6 x weekly runs either and so far no issues

 

[Supernaut]

Strectching always seems to be counter productive for me too, maybe just phsycological but even when playing football any rigourous pre or post match warm up/down involving stretches would invariably lead to a pulled muscle or other inury. I'm not doing it for my 6 x weekly runs either and so far no issues

I guess it works for some and not others. I'm really glad I stopped doing it - always bloody hated it anyway!

 

[londonblue]

On the Nike Plus app I use there is an achievement for running 7 days out of 7. I have never done it in the 12 years I’ve used the app. I’m going to try and do it this week.

Anyone else run everyday of the week? I didn’t think it would be good as there is no recovery time.

I'm not allowed, my knees wouldn't hold up.

 

[londonblue]

Not good to run everyday,especially part time runners, you should have a rest day in between, especially when starting from scratch. Most important is five minutes before and after a run to stretch out, otherwise the injuries will come. It seems mean less but will save you in the long run ( Excuse the pun not intended)

Just for the record, stretching cold muscles (i.e. before a run) is a very bad idea as it will increase the chances of an injury. Stretching afterwards is a very good idea though. Muscles should be warmed up for at least 20 minutes before any kind of stretching.

Think of it like Blu Tac: if you stretch cold Blu Tac it tends to snap, but if stretch warm it up, it stretches nicely.

 

[RHB]

Just for the record, stretching cold muscles (i.e. before a run) is a very bad idea as it will increase the chances of an injury. Stretching afterwards is a very good idea though. Muscles should be warmed up for at least 20 minutes before any kind of stretching.

Think of it like Blu Tac: if you stretch cold Blu Tac it tends to snap, but if stretch warm it up, it stretches nicely.

Not only that, you can stick yourself to the fridge door quite easily and not slide off.

 

[Ricey]

Just for the record, stretching cold muscles (i.e. before a run) is a very bad idea as it will increase the chances of an injury. Stretching afterwards is a very good idea though. Muscles should be warmed up for at least 20 minutes before any kind of stretching.

Think of it like Blu Tac: if you stretch cold Blu Tac it tends to snap, but if stretch warm it up, it stretches nicely.

I never warm up and always do cool down stretches. Touch wood I have never had any injuries.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I guess it works for some and not others.

I must be one of the lucky guys. Spend about 5 mins stretching, upper & lower body before heading off. But have never done cool down stretches & i've been running for over 40 years!.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I don't stretch before a run and only do a few simple, mainly calf and ham stretches after, BUT I do some simple drills before running, ankle mobility circles and leg swings plus some shoulder rolls. And upper body twists.

 

[Ricey]

I found out this morning that even a couple of beers the day before really can affect you. I really struggled and I can only put it down to the 3 beers I had during the day when having a bbq. It was ****ing hot too!

 

[tottenham541]

I found out this morning that even a couple of beers the day before really can affect you. I really struggled and I can only put it down to the 3 beers I had during the day when having a bbq. It was ****ing hot too!

Yep made that a rule over the last few years, never drink alcohol 24 hours b4 a run, takes a lot out of the system does that.

 

[Ricey]

Yep made that a rule over the last few years, never drink alcohol 24 hours b4 a run, takes a lot out of the system does that.

Its a lesson well learnt now!