Running Thread

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Got a No re London Marathon via ballot and charity place sadly

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

Got a No re London Marathon via ballot and charity place sadly

Also got a no in London Marathon my sixth unsuccessful attempt over the years and possibly my last although looking forward to getting my hoodie.

Rather harshly got my unsuccessful in the second ballot for LLHM in my inbox a few minutes later which was not great timing.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Also got a no in London Marathon my sixth unsuccessful attempt over the years and possibly my last although looking forward to getting my hoodie.

Rather harshly got my unsuccessful in the second ballot for LLHM in my inbox a few minutes later which was not great timing.

Snap good day for rejections lol

 

[BoyWonder2]

I got into LLHM via the first ballot last week, however, that’s my 9th or 10th rejection in a row for London today.

Must admit, I wasn’t bothered about it today. Be nice to go up, watch my nephew who got a charity place, and have a beer instead.

 

[Flinty]

Another rejection also for me …another jacket to add to the collection

 

[united we stand]

Got a No re London Marathon via ballot and charity place sadly

Got a no in the ballot, but got a “yes” with Alzheimer’s .
I think lots of charities have still got spaces, but obviously they “expect “ a certain amount raised.
Alzheimer’s was £2500

Furthest I have run this year - 6 miles
Furthest in last 10 years - 7 miles

Oh dear

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Got a no in the ballot, but got a “yes” with Alzheimer’s .
I think lots of charities have still got spaces, but obviously they “expect “ a certain amount raised.
Alzheimer’s was £2500

Furthest I have run this year - 6 miles
Furthest in last 10 years - 7 miles

Oh dear

Got my local hospice now letting me know Friday and yes 2500 needs to be raised
Might see you on the roads if in , I’m Basildon based

 

[BoyWonder2]

The Asics 10km this morning up in London.

Ran it with my best mates wife, her very first 10km. She did it in 1:11:18, without stopping. Told me she went out on Monday for a 8km and stopped 6/7 times.

Second time doing this event, and I’d definitely recommend it. Nice to run with no pressure on times or performance and just to help someone else.

 

[Mad Cyril]

My knee is completely ****ed and I have put my hand in my pocket to go private rather than spend months/years in extreme pain.

Into the Spire Wellesley for about £800 so far but will get the results of an MRI on Thursday. Probably a few grand fir an operation if required.

Didn't even bother with the NHS, I would still be hobbling about a year from now.

Sometimes you have to spend money in the right place.

 

[united we stand]

Got my local hospice now letting me know Friday and yes 2500 needs to be raised
Might see you on the roads if in , I’m Basildon based

I was in wickford for 35 years but moved to just outside panfield, a little village 5 miles from Braintree.
Running is a bit difficult as I am 800 yards from the first bit of pavement and 4 miles from streetlights

 

[Avl1983]

My knee is completely ****ed and I have put my hand in my pocket to go private rather than spend months/years in extreme pain.

Into the Spire Wellesley for about £800 so far but will get the results of an MRI on Thursday. Probably a few grand fir an operation if required.

Didn't even bother with the NHS, I would still be hobbling about a year from now.

Sometimes you have to spend money in the right place.

If you can afford it I think you've made the right move, I've in the last few weeks just had an injection in my back, I've been waiting over 5 years when you include physio and covid etc. completely ruined my fitness and health but started again this morning. Just got to try and be consistent. I wish you luck and I hope it doesn't cost you a small fortune.

 

[londonblue]

If you can afford it I think you've made the right move, I've in the last few weeks just had an injection in my back, I've been waiting over 5 years when you include physio and covid etc. completely ruined my fitness and health but started again this morning. Just got to try and be consistent. I wish you luck and I hope it doesn't cost you a small fortune.

Over the last 4 months I've had 3 injections in a shoulder. I don't know how it started but when I did certain movements with my arm above my head I would get excruciating pain in my shoulder. The 3rd injection has completely cleared the problem. (The first 2 cured part of the problem, but it turns out the pain was due to 2 issues.)

Given the pressures on the NHS at the moment, my GP refused to refer me until I said I had health insurance. I'm not a big fan of private medicine and, in an ideal world, I wouldn't have it. But as a contractor I consider it a necessary evil, especially given my propensity to injury, as I need to be able to schedule any procedures between contracts, or at a time when workload is low (over Christmas, for example).

That has really helped as over the years I've had 2 elbow operations and was able to have them when it was convenient for me.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Over the last 4 months I've had 3 injections in a shoulder. I don't know how it started but when I did certain movements with my arm above my head I would get excruciating pain in my shoulder. The 3rd injection has completely cleared the problem. (The first 2 cured part of the problem, but it turns out the pain was due to 2 issues.)

Given the pressures on the NHS at the moment, my GP refused to refer me until I said I had health insurance. I'm not a big fan of private medicine and, in an ideal world, I wouldn't have it. But as a contractor I consider it a necessary evil, especially given my propensity to injury, as I need to be able to schedule any procedures between contracts, or at a time when workload is low (over Christmas, for example).

That has really helped as over the years I've had 2 elbow operations and was able to have them when it was convenient for me.

I don't have private medical insurance - which company do you use?

 

[Avl1983]

I don't have private medical insurance - which company do you use?

I must have worded it wrong, I waited for the NHS, being totally honest, because I couldn't afford to pay for it myself, I got seen at a private hospital in the end, in Epping, the Holly House but it was carried out under the NHS, I still may need surgery but my back has improved and I was pleased to do any sort of run this morning, my issue has always been consistency, motivating myself to go running on my own is tough but I used to run all the time I've just got out the habit of it nowadays.

 

[Avl1983]

Over the last 4 months I've had 3 injections in a shoulder. I don't know how it started but when I did certain movements with my arm above my head I would get excruciating pain in my shoulder. The 3rd injection has completely cleared the problem. (The first 2 cured part of the problem, but it turns out the pain was due to 2 issues.)

Given the pressures on the NHS at the moment, my GP refused to refer me until I said I had health insurance. I'm not a big fan of private medicine and, in an ideal world, I wouldn't have it. But as a contractor I consider it a necessary evil, especially given my propensity to injury, as I need to be able to schedule any procedures between contracts, or at a time when workload is low (over Christmas, for example).

That has really helped as over the years I've had 2 elbow operations and was able to have them when it was convenient for me.

The injections definitely do help, I'm not back to full strength but I'm a lot better than I was and I'm hoping if I can shift some timber I might improve further. I don't have private medical insurance, never considered it until I've had these issues and now I don't think they'd cover me as it's an existing injury, or if they did it would cost a fortune. I would definitely recommend going private if you can, the NHS is really struggling at the moment.

 

[londonblue]

I don't have private medical insurance - which company do you use?

Vitality. I hate their adverts though, they nearly made me cancel!

 

[Mad Cyril]

Knee MRI results in.

I have pretty much lost my cartilage on the inside of my right knee and have osteoarthritis.

I need physio build up the muscles to support the knee and have been advised not to run again

A bit **** for 50.

 

[londonblue]

Knee MRI results in.

I have pretty much lost my cartilage on the inside of my right knee and have osteoarthritis.

I need physio build up the muscles to support the knee and have been advised not to run again

A bit **** for 50.

What about a knee replacement?

 

[Mad Cyril]

What about a knee replacement?

I was told this is still the best knee you will have.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Went the the physio last night and he is optimistic that I will be able to run again but there is a lot of strengthening and range of motion work to do.