Steven Posted 2 February 2014 Posted 2 February 2014 Get over the shin splint and now I have a tight left hamstring.
FoxyPV Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 Went out for my first run in months after having tendon trouble in my knee wearing these bad boys. My legs are absolutely hanging.
danny. Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 did you have the liners in? I wore those once without the liner and it was so painful! If you aren't used to zero drop shoes you need to take it super slow else you will destroy your calves/achilles!
Raj Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 WTF are they all about?. Think i ll stick to my brooks summons
FoxyPV Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 did you have the liners in? I wore those once without the liner and it was so painful! If you aren't used to zero drop shoes you need to take it super slow else you will destroy your calves/achilles! I have the liners in as my feet kept slipping in them and it is ****ing freezing here most of the year. I've been running in zero drop for a while now outside of football. It makes more sense to me to wear them when I do most of my running in football boots.
Buce Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 I used to do a lot of running, back in the day (I'm talking pre-historic ) and I used to smother my legs in something known as 'horse linement' before a session. Never had a single injury.
Spiritwalker Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 I used to do a lot of running, back in the day (I'm talking pre-historic ) and I used to smother my legs in something known as 'horse linement' before a session. Never had a single injury. Everyone in my footy team used to do this, the changing room stank.
Buce Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 Everyone in my footy team used to do this, the changing room stank. Too right. Any idea what it's proper name was?
RobHawk Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 I've ran 5k twice this week, both times I clocked just over 30mins. Gonna try and get myself under that over the next few weeks before moving up to 7k runs and some hill runs. Now I'm going further I desperately need some proper fitting running shoes. Any1 know the best stores to go where they check your method of running etc so they are tailored to your style etc?
FoxesAreBlue Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 I've ran 5k twice this week, both times I clocked just over 30mins. Gonna try and get myself under that over the next few weeks before moving up to 7k runs and some hill runs. Now I'm going further I desperately need some proper fitting running shoes. Any1 know the best stores to go where they check your method of running etc so they are tailored to your style etc? Leicester Running Shop on Clarendon Park Road The running Fox near Saino's in Loughborough, both very good
danny. Posted 4 February 2014 Posted 4 February 2014 "Now I'm going further I desperately need some proper fitting running shoes. Any1 know the best stores to go where they check your method of running etc so they are tailored to your style etc?" Just wear something comfy. Gait tests/expensive shoes etc. are a complete con. Just don't overtrain and learn/practise to run properly and you'll be fine!
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 Been running just over 3.5 miles 2 or 3 times a week for a while now. Feel bloody knackered each time though
Finnegan Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 What's the treadmill gradient equivalent of running on flat tarmac? Something like 3%? I'm sure I got that off here. Also, how much are run times on a treadmill comparable to doing something like Dodge Parkrun?
Finnegan Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 I've been told it's 1.5% Finners Oh. Right. In that case I'm well hardcore me!
James. Posted 7 February 2014 Author Posted 7 February 2014 What's the treadmill gradient equivalent of running on flat tarmac? Something like 3%? I'm sure I got that off here. Also, how much are run times on a treadmill comparable to doing something like Dodge Parkrun? I was always told 1% but I struggled to go as quick at 1% on a treadmill as I did on tarmac. At 0% on a treadmill I was maybe 30-60 seconds quicker for 5km versus on the road. Regardless my advice would be to get out on the streets and do your running there. Loads more enjoyable (even in the rain, in fact especially in the rain - great feeling). I'm enjoying a bit of a renaissance with my running... since switching shoes to much lighter, minimalist ones (not proper barefoot but a transitional shoe) and doing plenty of Bikram yoga I'm running quicker than ever. Did 10 miles in 1:17 last Sunday after a pretty heavy weekend in London / Paris. Reckon I could have gone on to do a 1:40 half marathon, about 10 minutes quicker than the one I did a couple of years ago.
Finnegan Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 Uhm. So I've spent about five months running at a 3% gradient when I absolutely didn't have to. Oh for.. Does it actually make much difference? It doesn't sound like a lot to be honest. Tbf, treadmills are completely new to me. I used to do bits of both cross country and track stuff, shorter distances (800m, 1500m) and sprints. It's only really recently I've started running 5k a time. I did some training with Manny at Ashby in the summer and it hammered home how seriously unfit I've become. Not done much actual exercise other than five a side in years.
James. Posted 7 February 2014 Author Posted 7 February 2014 Uhm. So I've spent about five months running at a 3% gradient when I absolutely didn't have to. Oh for.. Does it actually make much difference? It doesn't sound like a lot to be honest. Tbf, treadmills are completely new to me. I used to do bits of both cross country and track stuff, shorter distances (800m, 1500m) and sprints. It's only really recently I've started running 5k a time. I did some training with Manny at Ashby in the summer and it hammered home how seriously unfit I've become. Not done much actual exercise other than five a side in years. I wouldn't say you absolutely didn't have to I'd say if you've been knocking out 5km runs at 3% gradient then you'll be laughing when you actually run on road. That will have done your lung power, leg strength, V02 - all that shit - the world of good. Hill training is always something I neglect because it's hard and makes me feel sick but there's no doubt if you do include it you'll be a stronger runner.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 I tell my clients 1.5 - 2% incline to mimic running on the flat.
RobHawk Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 Another 5k ran tonight before the storms come in. Tried to up my pace tonight and it was too much too soon and had to walk for a few minutes. Managed to get running again and still managed to record my best time of the week. Feet are on fire though, 2 very sore blisters on each foot!
RobHawk Posted 7 February 2014 Posted 7 February 2014 "Now I'm going further I desperately need some proper fitting running shoes. Any1 know the best stores to go where they check your method of running etc so they are tailored to your style etc?" Just wear something comfy. Gait tests/expensive shoes etc. are a complete con. Just don't overtrain and learn/practise to run properly and you'll be fine! I got some that are comfy but the blisters are the problem, was hoping they may help!
jgtuk Posted 8 February 2014 Posted 8 February 2014 I got some that are comfy but the blisters are the problem, was hoping they may help! Comfy run of the mill running trainers may be alright for some, others need specialist advice. I used to rip my feet to bits until I took advice and splashed out on a pair suited to my gait. The trouble is, all the pain has gone from my feet so I notice all the other pains more now
Vacamion Posted 10 February 2014 Posted 10 February 2014 I wouldn't say you absolutely didn't have to I'd say if you've been knocking out 5km runs at 3% gradient then you'll be laughing when you actually run on road. That will have done your lung power, leg strength, V02 - all that shit - the world of good. Hill training is always something I neglect because it's hard and makes me feel sick but there's no doubt if you do include it you'll be a stronger runner. I always do a 3% gradient for my 3 times a week treadmill 5k. Doesn't seem to do me any good for the parkrun on Saturdays (but my local parkrun has monster hills)...
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