Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running
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@neoboy whilst most of his routines are on YouTube. A more complete guide is available on pdf. I sent it @Ian_Eb if you want to ask him for a copy as I’m not going to have my laptop for a while.
Have been doing a lot of running in my Vivos and even some barefoot running on the beach which has been nice but destroying my calves and leaving knees a little sore.
Have been doing a lot of running in my Vivos and even some barefoot running on the beach which has been nice but destroying my calves and leaving knees a little sore.
Thank, sent you a message with my email
Well at last I have a diagnosis on my knee, well which i thought was my knee but is not my knee ( this is good thing) but a Quadriceps tendinopathy, brought on by a crap core and more than likely changing trainers from Brooks to HOKA as i felt like a change.
Moral of this story is don't change your trainer style
So no running for me until after christmas just lots of rest and strength building apparntly.
Moral of this story is don't change your trainer style
So no running for me until after christmas just lots of rest and strength building apparntly.
Good news. I guess that’s a fairly drastic change although I don’t seem to have suffered much in changing trainers apart from some muscle aches from running in Vivos. The advice of “build up gradually” didn’t apply to 8 mile runs on some steep terrain! Going up was fine. Coming down the steep roads was painful. It’s hard not to heel strike in that situation!
Yesterday I went out for a short run and decided mid way to change route. Ended up at 10 miles in the midday sun and only 500ml water so pretty damn stupid.
Tomorrow I’ve got permission for a long mountain run. Have got my route from last year when I sprained my ankle. It covers the last 8 miles of the Perimetral run I didn’t experience so great chance to recce that bit.
Yesterday I went out for a short run and decided mid way to change route. Ended up at 10 miles in the midday sun and only 500ml water so pretty damn stupid.
Tomorrow I’ve got permission for a long mountain run. Have got my route from last year when I sprained my ankle. It covers the last 8 miles of the Perimetral run I didn’t experience so great chance to recce that bit.
Did the Padstow Epic Trail run yesterday, and despite falling twice and twisting my ankle before registration whilst walking!? I did really well.
20.66k 440m elevation in 1.49.26.
I think that run was harder than expected, as quite a few were whinging about how hard it was.
Luckily the ultra running pays off, as towards the end most were burned out so I ran ahead uninterrupted.
20.66k 440m elevation in 1.49.26.
I think that run was harder than expected, as quite a few were whinging about how hard it was.
Luckily the ultra running pays off, as towards the end most were burned out so I ran ahead uninterrupted.
So, despite being OK at the running I've generally ignored any other exercises and not done anything core specific.
Anyone have any tried and tested core routines and when to do them? Before/after running, on non running days etc.
Cheers
Anyone have any tried and tested core routines and when to do them? Before/after running, on non running days etc.
Cheers
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Was Hexham 10k today, finally managed to break the sub 50minute mark, which I’ve been chasing for about 4 years now. It’s incredible how much more energy I have now that I’ve swapped from insulin pens to an insulin pump.
Gun time: 50:01
Chip time: 49:47
Well happy.
Gun time: 50:01
Chip time: 49:47
Well happy.
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Maybe check out Youtube, loads of stuff on there for "Core running exercise".
Great running above, some great times.
I'm back home now. Got a decent amount of running on whilst away. Including running the last 8 miles i missed out on due to a DNF. Glad i did as it was a pig of a route from a terrain point of view and imagine it'd be very tricky in the dark and after 40 miles. Still believe i'd have managed it in decent time though had i been allowed to continue through the checkpoint to make the overall cut-off. Still no entries open for the 2023 event so unsure what's happening with that.
Yesterday i did a familiar 5 mile route and was a little quicker than usual. Unsure of the cause of that, especially since i've had 16 days of drinking ~15 units a day i'd estimate (if not more). Hopefully i can get my diet under control and kick on.
By the way, if anyone (Hux i'm looking at you here!) are after new trainers. Take a look at Runners Need. I get a discount so perhaps between us we can sort something out.
I'm a big fan of Altras at the moment and they don't seem to be stocking them annoyingly, so figured i could split any discount with people and then buy elsewhere!
I'm a big fan of Altras at the moment and they don't seem to be stocking them annoyingly, so figured i could split any discount with people and then buy elsewhere!
I know Trail Runs are often difficult to be exact when measuring due to terrain/routing etc. However next weekends run is a bit of a joke. The event was originally ~45 miles and 5000ft ascent. The organiser then went bust and was taken over by Tough Trails, who kept the event going and honoured carried over entries which was very good of them.
They introduced a shorter route of 30 miles and upped the longer one to 50 miles. I went for the longer version. Just had the email and the short one is now 39 miles and the longer one is 55 miles. How on earth they've added 30% on i have no idea and it's baffling that they still refer to it as a 30 mile route! They've also managed to squeeze in 9000ft of ascent over the 55 mile route so almost double the elevation vs the original route.
Also only 3 checkpoints which seems quite low for the distance involved. However there are only 20-30 expected entries and i don't know how many of those are deferrals like me where they're not going to have got any income. Certainly shows it can be difficult for smaller event organisers.
They introduced a shorter route of 30 miles and upped the longer one to 50 miles. I went for the longer version. Just had the email and the short one is now 39 miles and the longer one is 55 miles. How on earth they've added 30% on i have no idea and it's baffling that they still refer to it as a 30 mile route! They've also managed to squeeze in 9000ft of ascent over the 55 mile route so almost double the elevation vs the original route.
Also only 3 checkpoints which seems quite low for the distance involved. However there are only 20-30 expected entries and i don't know how many of those are deferrals like me where they're not going to have got any income. Certainly shows it can be difficult for smaller event organisers.
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I can only assume some rights of way they secured died with the previous organiser as that's otherwise a foolish adjustment with regards to safety at the 11th hour. Also 3 checkpoints is not enough, Lakeland has 6, I'd say 4/5 are necessary, but it depends on the individual. You have to cater for the worse case scenario.
If you do it, you'll essentially be doing the Lakeland 50 in distance and elevation though!
If you do it, you'll essentially be doing the Lakeland 50 in distance and elevation though!
Yeah, they have mentioned it's to do with land erosion around Turton, but still, adding 9 miles to a route seems excessive!
Checkpoints does seem mad. The Peak District 50 had 4 and that was fairly flat. I guess it's the impact of so few entries and struggles for volunteers, but i'd have thought it'd make more sense to cancel the event. Luckily there are a few shops i know of along the route so can stock up on drink as i'd struggle without additional water due to how much i sweat. Luckily i guess it should be cool.
Route here, although am expecting an updated GPX as this is only 52.5 miles
www.strava.com
Have emailed to see if i can switch to the 39 mile version. I've not really done enough long runs recently and unsure how i'd cope on the longer route. Certainly could finish, but being out for 17 hours if it's raining and i'm broken could be very unpleasant!
Checkpoints does seem mad. The Peak District 50 had 4 and that was fairly flat. I guess it's the impact of so few entries and struggles for volunteers, but i'd have thought it'd make more sense to cancel the event. Luckily there are a few shops i know of along the route so can stock up on drink as i'd struggle without additional water due to how much i sweat. Luckily i guess it should be cool.
Route here, although am expecting an updated GPX as this is only 52.5 miles
3 Towers Ultra | 84.4 km Running Route on Strava
3 Towers Ultra is a 84.4 km Running Route. Discover this route and more at Strava. Visit today!
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Have emailed to see if i can switch to the 39 mile version. I've not really done enough long runs recently and unsure how i'd cope on the longer route. Certainly could finish, but being out for 17 hours if it's raining and i'm broken could be very unpleasant!
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