Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

[Martynt74]

I think it’s probably a lot of whole lower leg exercises rather than specific calf stuff as the goal is to strength the whole chain.

I’d probably be looking at ankle specific stuff too to reduce the strain on the calf.


I’m after some new trainers. Currently have the Altra Via Olympus but they’re a bit too cushioned. I’m pretty much wedded to Altra since wearing toe spaces etc so am torn between the Torin and the Escalante 4. Bit annoying spending so much when I don’t do that much anymore.

 

[blairw]

Good point on both - ankle mobility is key so well worth looking into exercises for that specifically (I’m trying to do more!)

 

[jpaul]

I'd like to find a one stop shop website with a list of calisthenic type leg exercises -
I don't visit gym to have access to any equipment, although could re-start on home rowing machine as part of a balanced exercise diet.

 

[platypus]

I'd like to find a one stop shop website with a list of calisthenic type leg exercises -
I don't visit gym to have access to any equipment, although could re-start on home rowing machine as part of a balanced exercise diet.

I really rate Vlad Ixels videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VladIxel, even if you dont have kettlebells they are a brilliant starting point, and indeed ongoing maintenance for leg strength. I follow them a lot.

There are loads out there but personally recommend these. Though take from that what you will .

 

[jpaul]

Thanks I'll take a look - I need to get youtube up on the big tv to follow exercise examples.

Had coincidentally started looking at below today - clearly I should have studied anatomy in school,
but explains muscles involved in calf and isolating which is injured, keen to get back
Every minute I stay in this room, I get weaker, and every minute ***** squats in the bush, he gets stronger

 

[mattyg]

Thanks I'll take a look - I need to get youtube up on the big tv to follow exercise examples.

Had coincidentally started looking at below today - clearly I should have studied anatomy in school,
but explains muscles involved in calf and isolating which is injured, keen to get back
Every minute I stay in this room, I get weaker, and every minute ***** squats in the bush, he gets stronger

Bang on timing that mate... Looks like a Soleus strain for me.

Just started C25K after a 3 year layoff. 3 stone down (before starting running again). Think I pushed it a bit too much. Did the 1st 20 min run week 5 day 1 (last time I tried C25K I couldn't run for 2 mins). Lower legs were already sore and that tipped me over a bit. So not ran in 5 days and they feel so much better. Going to do Week 5 day 2 tomorrow and see how it is..

 

[blairw]

Good News - running workout 2k WU - 5k MP - 2k WD yesterday with zero pain or weakness. Bad News - turns out rest, strength work and stretching works so I need to keep doing them.

 

[jpaul]

Similarly this evening after 2w (60K) lay-off - did a 10K using new saucony TR2's no pain ..
so I don't know if trainers made it better (vs gt2000) or the body had repaired,
these trainers absorb a lot more shock on strike and feel cushioned, but don't seem to return as much energy, but I've lost form, and maybe my memory is bad
I need to risk running in the old trainers to compare.

 

[blairw]

Further tested the leg over the weekend with a nice easy run (8KM) then on Sunday a progressive 10KM which ended with 4KM at 4:25/km pace where I felt really strong and kept the HR under 170 across the segment.

First run of the 18 week Marathon Block today - 12KM Aerobic Run - 5:27 - 5:55/km looking at between 142 - 158 bpm. Ended up doing an average of 5:36/km for the 12km with an average HR of 148 but was beginning to trend upwards being under fueled and hydrated after a mental morning at work. Felt pretty good considering the weekends running and the 1 hour turbo trainer ride i done last night (zone1/2).

Plan is to follow the plan to a T but also to continue with my easy indoor bike riding - aiming for between 2:30 and 4 hours a week

 

[blairw]

Absolutely roasting out there - had to sack off my pace targets for my LT2 segments and go by effort pretty early on

 

[blairw]

Week 1 of 18 done in the build for Amsterdam Marathon, gentle reintroduction at 40KM this week!

 

[Martynt74]

Been following Western States coverage today. Looking to finish around 4am for me. God damn western US time difference. Not sure I want to stay up.

Don’t think I posted but I started trying to do a bit of jog/walk intervals but have been told my broken toe still isn’t healed and to take it easy. Especially in the mountains because of the foot angle. Very annoying.