The athletics/running thread

[Gooner Girl]

I put a bag of frozen peas on my thigh once when I'd pulled the muscle. Didn't know that I was meant to wrap the bag of peas in a towel first

Numpty!

[Bruce Rioja]

I put a bag of frozen peas on my thigh once when I'd pulled the muscle. Didn't know that I was meant to wrap the bag of peas in a towel first

Numpty!

I know, and I wasn't even an old gimmer or owt!

[thebish]

I put a bag of frozen peas on my thigh once when I'd pulled the muscle. Didn't know that I was meant to wrap the bag of peas in a towel first

err... I didn't know that either... (presumably you keep the peas in the bag?)

[Prufrock]

What's wrong with sticking them on in the bag?

[Gooner Girl]

Oh my word! Seriously, Bish, Pru, Bruce?! Remind me to never come to you lot if i'm dying and in need of mouth to mouth!

[Gary the Enfield]

(Harry, i reckon i've burnt enough calories to eat that cookie and packet of Quavers despite still carrying some excess baggage from the twins!! )

you are not carrying any excess baggage!

Close friends have to say that, even when its not true! its the rules!

My knee hurts today - especially going up and down stairs.

Did you google Illiotibial Band Syndrome? If your symptoms compare (and your initial description seems to fit) then there are some useful exercises you can do.

Yeah, i had a look and i think you're right...

Says if you've upped your running recently it could be a cause... I have, and i have started playing football again.

Treatment involves rest from running stretches, massage of the thigh and calf, RICE and anti inflam drugs. Not sure i need all of them yet but i guess i should heed it as a warning sign. Does say it could be a sign your trainers are too worn, so i'm gonna treat me to a new pair just to help heal my knee, you understand

Have you ever suffered it yourself GtE?

Briefly. Rest is, of course, the best treatment. Changing shoes if they are worn and getting a proper gait analysis to make sure you're not pronating will help too.

As for recovery you need to stretch PROPERLY both before and after exercise and concentrate on stretching the ITB. There are loads of different programmes out there. RICE is fine but to speed the healing you could try contrast bathing.

You can alternate with Ice and a hot water bottle at 5 minute intervals (remember to wrap the ice in a towel) 3 x Ice and 2X heat in between

The ice will reduce inflammation and the heat will stimulate blood flow to the area which will promote healing.

Good luck.

[Gooner Girl]

Did you google Illiotibial Band Syndrome? If your symptoms compare (and your initial description seems to fit) then there are some useful exercises you can do.

Yeah, i had a look and i think you're right...

Says if you've upped your running recently it could be a cause... I have, and i have started playing football again.

Treatment involves rest from running stretches, massage of the thigh and calf, RICE and anti inflam drugs. Not sure i need all of them yet but i guess i should heed it as a warning sign. Does say it could be a sign your trainers are too worn, so i'm gonna treat me to a new pair just to help heal my knee, you understand

Have you ever suffered it yourself GtE?

Briefly. Rest is, of course, the best treatment. Changing shoes if they are worn and getting a proper gait analysis to make sure you're not pronating will help too.

As for recovery you need to stretch PROPERLY both before and after exercise and concentrate on stretching the ITB. There are loads of different programmes out there. RICE is fine but to speed the healing you could try contrast bathing.

You can alternate with Ice and a hot water bottle at 5 minute intervals (remember to wrap the ice in a towel) 3 x Ice and 2X heat in between

The ice will reduce inflammation and the heat will stimulate blood flow to the area which will promote healing.

Good luck.

I have been a bit lax on the stretching when i should know better... It seems to have eased a bit now. Hope so... Was just gonna do a gentle 5km tomorrow...

The contrast bathing i think i'll save til its really bad!

[Bruce Rioja]

Bish, Pru. As I found to my cost, if you just rest said bag of frozen veg directly onto the skin, you burn the skin quite badly.

[Prufrock]

Youch!

[Harry Genshaw]

1st run tonight for nearly 3 weeks. A steady 4 miler with just a few aches and pains.

We spent the weekend in Wales watching the Snowdonia Marathon. We'd already booked a B&B so despite injury ending our chances of taking part, it was great to get away and cheer on all the entrants. Would have loved to have been doing it though

[Gary the Enfield]

5k race last at Hog Hill Cycle Circuit near Hainault.

Pleased with the time (21:54) as it's 32 seconds faster than on the same track last year.

The difference with this race is it's in the dark. We run by star (and moon) light or, if there is cloud cover, by the reflected light of Canary Wharf across the river some 4 or five miles away. There are no lights apart from the pavillion which is out of view for 4/5ths of the course.

It's an exhillirating experience and some of the downhill sections need extra concentration.

[Gooner Girl]

1st run tonight for nearly 3 weeks. A steady 4 miler with just a few aches and pains.

We spent the weekend in Wales watching the Snowdonia Marathon. We'd already booked a B&B so despite injury ending our chances of taking part, it was great to get away and cheer on all the entrants. Would have loved to have been doing it though

Next year Harry!

Knee held out through very gentle 5km and footy training this week. Might just hold off the longer runs for a while, had to turn down playing at the weekend anyway, as off to rescue chickens with Bish!

[Gooner Girl]

skiving off running this weekend. Got a chesty cough Probably good to give the knee a rest.

[Gary the Enfield]

Off to do Stevenage Half Marathon in an hour. Hopefully I'll be too tired to notice the result.

[thebish]

Off to do Stevenage Half Marathon in an hour. Hopefully I'll be too tired to notice the result.

break a leg... (or whatever the running equivalent of thespian good wishes is!)

[Gary the Enfield]

Off to do Stevenage Half Marathon in an hour. Hopefully I'll be too tired to notice the result.

break a leg... (or whatever the running equivalent of thespian good wishes is!)

I think, probably DON'T break a leg may be apt. Cheers!

[Gooner Girl]

Do you have a PB for the half marathon Gary, or is this your first?

Good luck!

[Bruce Rioja]

Off to do Stevenage Half Marathon in an hour.

The lengths to which you go in order to to duck your round are quite extrordinary.

[Harry Genshaw]

Good luck GtE.

Had a great run this morning over the moors at Winter Hill. Beautiful weather, with views right across to the coast. Lots of runners, cyclists, dog walkers and families out there. A great day to be alive

[Gary the Enfield]

Do you have a PB for the half marathon Gary, or is this your first?

Good luck!

This is (was) my 10th half marathon. My PB (at Bath 2 years ago) is 1hr 36 mins 45 secs.

Today I did 1hr 39 mins and 18 secs. Very pleased considering it's a more undulating course and I having run this far since March.

And Bruce? Here's yours.

Edit: Official (chip) time 1:39:02. Brilliant!