The athletics/running thread

[Gooner Girl]

terry thomas - famous for acting a seedy, lecherous character who would have muttered a suggestive "well, ding dong!" at the sound of a young lady declaring she was soaking wet...

Ahhh, thanks for explaining Bish, one day Bruce might realise that his oh so hilarious jokes mostly go way over my head as I'm not an old gimmer like him so don't get his dirty innuendo pictures as I'm not old enough to know who they are...

[Gary the Enfield]

terry thomas - famous for acting a seedy, lecherous character who would have muttered a suggestive "well, ding dong!" at the sound of a young lady declaring she was soaking wet...

Ahhh, thanks for explaining Bish, one day Bruce might realise that his oh so hilarious jokes mostly go way over my head as I'm not an old gimmer like him so don't get his dirty innuendo pictures as I'm not old enough to know who they are...

Snigger. Morning!

[Gooner Girl]

terry thomas - famous for acting a seedy, lecherous character who would have muttered a suggestive "well, ding dong!" at the sound of a young lady declaring she was soaking wet...

Ahhh, thanks for explaining Bish, one day Bruce might realise that his oh so hilarious jokes mostly go way over my head as I'm not an old gimmer like him so don't get his dirty innuendo pictures as I'm not old enough to know who they are...

Snigger. Morning!

Don't you start!

[thebish]

back, wet through and knackered. Took over 30 seconds off my 5km time after taking a minute and a half off last week so I am improving, still don't have much motivation though, I'd far rather play football then run long distances- it's just a more fun way to exercise IMHO...

who's forcing you to run?? life's too short to persevere with stuff you hate doing if you don't really need to do it!!

I do need to do it, I eat too much junk food and I'm unfit. Besides, a few years back, when I was running regularly there did come a point when I quite enjoyed it and it didn't feel so much like hard work.

running won't cure a poor diet!! the best way to cure a poor diet is to adopt a better diet!!

[Gooner Girl]

back, wet through and knackered. Took over 30 seconds off my 5km time after taking a minute and a half off last week so I am improving, still don't have much motivation though, I'd far rather play football then run long distances- it's just a more fun way to exercise IMHO...

who's forcing you to run?? life's too short to persevere with stuff you hate doing if you don't really need to do it!!

I do need to do it, I eat too much junk food and I'm unfit. Besides, a few years back, when I was running regularly there did come a point when I quite enjoyed it and it didn't feel so much like hard work.

running won't cure a poor diet!! the best way to cure a poor diet is to adopt a better diet!!

It will help me work off some of the fat and calories I scoff so I don't end up a huge whale.

[thebish]

back, wet through and knackered. Took over 30 seconds off my 5km time after taking a minute and a half off last week so I am improving, still don't have much motivation though, I'd far rather play football then run long distances- it's just a more fun way to exercise IMHO...

who's forcing you to run?? life's too short to persevere with stuff you hate doing if you don't really need to do it!!

I do need to do it, I eat too much junk food and I'm unfit. Besides, a few years back, when I was running regularly there did come a point when I quite enjoyed it and it didn't feel so much like hard work.

running won't cure a poor diet!! the best way to cure a poor diet is to adopt a better diet!!

It will help me work off some of the fat and calories I scoff so I don't end up a huge whale.

aye - but it won't help your twins who will pick up their diet cues from you... and - lets face it - there is no chance you will ever be a huge whale... you have that fortunate slim-whatever-you-eat family trait - look at your mam and dad and your brother...

[Gooner Girl]

I do need to do it, I eat too much junk food and I'm unfit. Besides, a few years back, when I was running regularly there did come a point when I quite enjoyed it and it didn't feel so much like hard work.

running won't cure a poor diet!! the best way to cure a poor diet is to adopt a better diet!!

It will help me work off some of the fat and calories I scoff so I don't end up a huge whale.

aye - but it won't help your twins who will pick up their diet cues from you... and - lets face it - there is no chance you will ever be a huge whale... you have that fortunate slim-whatever-you-eat family trait - look at your mam and dad and your brother...

Nah, I hide in the kitchen to eat chocolate whilst feeding them vegetables. My parents eat more healthily then me - though they do sod all exercise so I guess it evens out. And you've met my Gran, she's quite fat.

[thebish]

Nah, I hide in the kitchen to eat chocolate whilst feeding them vegetables. My parents eat more healthily then me - though they do sod all exercise so I guess it evens out. And you've met my Gran, she's quite fat.

she's not THAT fat!! and - anyway - I knew her as a girl - she was always a teeny bit of a chubster - unlike you...

[Gooner Girl]

Nah, I hide in the kitchen to eat chocolate whilst feeding them vegetables. My parents eat more healthily then me - though they do sod all exercise so I guess it evens out. And you've met my Gran, she's quite fat.

she's not THAT fat!! and - anyway - I knew her as a girl - she was always a teeny bit of a chubster - unlike you...

Haha, well you have seen her in her dressing gown... Up close and personal...

[LeverEnd]

About to attempt 1 lap of the Horwich town centre summer 5k course to test out my injury.
Or to join in with the general pervy innuendo started by GG I'm off to give my pelvic tilt a good workout.
Fnarr.

[Gooner Girl]

About to attempt 1 lap of the Horwich town centre summer 5k course to test out my injury.
Or to join in with the general pervy innuendo started by GG I'm off to give my pelvic tilt a good workout.
Fnarr.

I didn't start it! It's not MY fault you lot have all got smutty minds!

Just back from another dull as ditchwater committee meeting. Yawn. Hope your pelvic work out went well Lever End!

[LeverEnd]

It did thanks, jogged 7.5 mins pain-free and then got back and thrust my pelvis elatedly towards the heavens with a big fat grin on my face*


*rehab exercise 'The gluteal bridge'

[Gooner Girl]

It did thanks, jogged 7.5 mins pain-free and then got back and thrust my pelvis elatedly towards the heavens with a big fat grin on my face*


*rehab exercise 'The gluteal bridge'

Rehab exercise or not I think I'm feeling a bit queasy



Glad it went well.

[LeverEnd]

Thanks! I then celebrated with a Fray Bentos steak pie from a tin and a snifter of Glenmorangie Lasanta.

[Prufrock]

Recently I've been caning the running, getting out at least twice a week, and then football on a Saturday; however, about two weeks ago I started to go out and came in halfway through my warm-up as my calf felt tight. Thought nothing of it, played football on the Saturday (calf felt a little tight running for the bus, but was fine during the game). Tried to go for a run the Monday after (a week ago) same problem, really sore calf. Went to the gym on Tues, fine until I tried to cool down on the treadmill, where my calf killed again. Then rested it all week, as it was a bit sore, and I had pins and needles. Played Sat, probably shouldn't as it was sore/numb but it was a big game and I was there. Felt it a bit during, but not much, fine yesterday, but today my legs are both f*cked. Sore, and weird numbness. The internet reckons I'm either dying or its some back thing.

I'm resting it from impact stuff all week, and will see how it is on Saturday. Before I hit the roads again I need some proper running shoes. Also been doing yoga every morning to try to strengthen my core. Any thoughts on anything else. Don't see much point going tot he GP as they won't have a clue...

[LeverEnd]

Yeah standard GP response is rest and anti-inflammatory meds. My physio did deep friction on the calf I tore in may and had me strengthening it through various graded calf raise exercises that work both soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, you'll fins plenty on the internet. i also used a foam roller to massge them myself using my own bodyweight. Did it most days and it helped. I would heat it with a hot water bottle first to loosen it up (after the initial injury phase had eased off). Hope that helps. Sounds like you've been able to still do stuff so it might not be acute, or you are just a hard-as-nails mofo who feels no pain!

[Gary the Enfield]

Yeah standard GP response is rest and anti-inflammatory meds. My physio did deep friction on the calf I tore in may and had me strengthening it through various graded calf raise exercises that work both soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, you'll fins plenty on the internet. i also used a foam roller to massge them myself using my own bodyweight. Did it most days and it helped. I would heat it with a hot water bottle first to loosen it up (after the initial injury phase had eased off). Hope that helps. Sounds like you've been able to still do stuff so it might not be acute, or you are just a hard-as-nails mofo who feels no pain!

In essence.

[thebish]

Yeah standard GP response is rest and anti-inflammatory meds. My physio did deep friction on the calf I tore in may and had me strengthening it through various graded calf raise exercises that work both soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, you'll fins plenty on the internet. i also used a foam roller to massge them myself using my own bodyweight. Did it most days and it helped. I would heat it with a hot water bottle first to loosen it up (after the initial injury phase had eased off). Hope that helps. Sounds like you've been able to still do stuff so it might not be acute, or you are just a hard-as-nails mofo who feels no pain!

In essence.

or.... cut out the running....

[Gary the Enfield]

Yeah standard GP response is rest and anti-inflammatory meds. My physio did deep friction on the calf I tore in may and had me strengthening it through various graded calf raise exercises that work both soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, you'll fins plenty on the internet. i also used a foam roller to massge them myself using my own bodyweight. Did it most days and it helped. I would heat it with a hot water bottle first to loosen it up (after the initial injury phase had eased off). Hope that helps. Sounds like you've been able to still do stuff so it might not be acute, or you are just a hard-as-nails mofo who feels no pain!

In essence.

or.... cut out the running....

Noooooo......... that way lies........ well, life!

[LeverEnd]

Are you a GP?! That's what I was told after my first spate of injuries 24 years ago. He was probably right in hindsight.