P&b Running Club

[Mallo_Madrid]

And no-one notices when you put in the odd dance move!

I personally like to lay down the odd cart-wheel.

[JamboMikey]

Wondering if anyone here can help me out a bit.

I've been running for a wee while now, working myself up to a good distance and increasing the speed I was running at. When I was just doing light running I never felt any soreness or anything like that.

Since I've been going longer distances I've been getting this pain on the inside of my right shin like a dull ache. I asked my old man about it and he said that I might need inserts because of the way I put my weight on my foot.

Anyone else experienced anything like this before. I've looked at a few websites and they all seem to say its to do with pronation but a few of them also it could be shin splints.

I used to regularly exercise and play 11 a sides and never experience this but I suppose it could that the muscles have weakened over time. I don't really want to keep going out running while its sore in case I do some serious damage though.

Edited May 31, 2012 by JamboMikey

[diamonds2002]

Wondering if anyone here can help me out a bit.

I've been running for a wee while now, working myself up to a good distance and increasing the speed I was running at. When I was just doing light running I never felt any soreness or anything like that.

Since I've been going longer distances I've been getting this pain on the inside of my right shin like a dull ache. I asked my old man about it and he said that I might need inserts because of the way I put my weight on my foot.

Anyone else experienced anything like this before. I've looked at a few websites and they all seem to say its to do with pronation but a few of them also it could be shin splints.

I used to regularly exercise and play 11 a sides and never experience this but I suppose it could that the muscles have weakened over time. I don't really want to keep going out running while its sore in case I do some serious damage though.

Have you had your gait assessed to see about the right kind of shoes you need if not I would recommend getting yourself down to a specialist running shop and getting fitted for shoes(usually a free service).

Have you increased your distance quickly or has it been a gradually increase over a number of weeks? Quite often problems arise from going too far too fast.

[young_bairn]

Echo what diamonds said and are your trainers old or new. Cushioning is only good for about 500 miles.

Edited May 31, 2012 by young_bairn

[JamboMikey]

Thanks guys. My shoes are alright in terms of wear but they're just a bog standard pair of Nikes so I'll definitely see about getting a fitted pair.

I did increase the intensity of my runs a fair bit in a short space of time so maybe I need to go back to building myself up a bit more gradually.

Maybe try and go to the gym and build up the muscles in my legs that way.

[Jack Burton]

I usually go running in the morning before work. therefore the only other people I see are other runners, dog walkers and cyclists (the odd gawker stares from a bus)

That might be an option to start you off if you are really worried

I started running round a local park which is really quiet usually just a couple of dog walkers. That way there was nobody about to see us struggling to run a 100 metres or trying to cough up a lung.

Once it got to the stage were I could run a couple of miles I started running round the streets/roads.

Now I couldn't care if anyone spots me when I'm out running. I've even had a couple of guys shout "keep going son" or something similar while out running so its not all bad. I've also had a group of youngsters start running behind us was like that scene in Forrest Gump.

As for running with music for months I couldn't run without it but I stopped a month or two back and started to notice an improvement in my times. I find it easier to keep the same pace when you can hear your breathing etc. whereas listening to music I would run at the tempo of the song so was all over the place.

[Guest]

I'm looking to take up running but I'm far to self conscious to do it.

Just get your running shoes on and go for it Stuart,although you will think everyone is looking at you,they aren't,in fact 99% of people you will see whilst running will barely notice you,unless you run into them of course .The only people that will take any notice are runners themselves,after a few runs you will wonder what you were worried about,good luck.

[Neefie Noodle]

Thanks guys. My shoes are alright in terms of wear but they're just a bog standard pair of Nikes so I'll definitely see about getting a fitted pair.

I did increase the intensity of my runs a fair bit in a short space of time so maybe I need to go back to building myself up a bit more gradually.

Maybe try and go to the gym and build up the muscles in my legs that way.

Put your shoes on a level surface and see if soles at the heel are worn? There could be a slight slope where one side of the sole is more worn out than the other. This will increase over time. If this is the case then it's time to replace them otherwise it could lead to serious problems if you continue to run on these shoes

[Boghead ranter]

Now I couldn't care if anyone spots me when I'm out running. I've even had a couple of guys shout "keep going son" or something similar while out running so its not all bad. I've also had a group of youngsters start running behind us was like that scene in Forrest Gump.

The only shouts I get are when I'm doing Movember - my mouser comes in really thick, really quick.

I get the joy of doing my runs with the Larbert nederati howling '118' at me, in that nasal tone that only thick, half-drunk neds can muster.

[young_bairn]

Had a crap night last night. Went to running club track session and they do a 2 mile warm up jog before we hit the track. When I came to a stop at the car to get my money for the track I suddenly got very dizzy, felt weak and was in a cold sweat. I went onto the track and the dizzy sensation wouldn't go away so called it at that and went home. Had some food and felt better almost immediately . So I think my body was telling me that it had had enough this week as I had done exercise every day since Sunday, including a race. Also had very little to eat yesterday which was probably the reason I felt weak as a kitten.

So a reminder that rest days are important as is taking in enough Carbs. Feel like a right tit today.

[diamonds2002]

Just get your running shoes on and go for it Stuart,although you will think everyone is looking at you,they aren't,in fact 99% of people you will see whilst running will barely notice you,unless you run into them of course .The only people that will take any notice are runners themselves,after a few runs you will wonder what you were worried about,good luck.

I'd eacho that. In fact most of the time people dont notice you when they should. This usually end with you either having to stop dead or run onto the road.

[dave258]

Had a crap night last night. Went to running club track session and they do a 2 mile warm up jog before we hit the track. When I came to a stop at the car to get my money for the track I suddenly got very dizzy, felt weak and was in a cold sweat. I went onto the track and the dizzy sensation wouldn't go away so called it at that and went home. Had some food and felt better almost immediately . So I think my body was telling me that it had had enough this week as I had done exercise every day since Sunday, including a race. Also had very little to eat yesterday which was probably the reason I felt weak as a kitten.

So a reminder that rest days are important as is taking in enough Carbs. Feel like a right tit today.

This. I was well hydrated for Sunday's race but hadn't eaten enough the day before/morning of the race. About 20 yards before the finish line my legs nearly gave way and my vision was blurry as i crossed the line. The wee old woman helping had to undo my shoe for me to take the tag off!

[Boghead ranter]

Just received my stuff for the Torch Relay.

Looks like I've got the last leg of the day in Falkirk - I run part of the Grangemouth Road and finish up at the Falkirk Stadium.

The uniform is actually quite a good fit too, which is surprising, considering you couldn't get the made to your exact size, you just had to pick from a list from S to XXXXL or something like that.

The next 2 weeks of training will consist of really slow 1/4 mile runs (well, I have to string it out) while carrying a burning stick.

[diamonds2002]

Just received my stuff for the Torch Relay.

Looks like I've got the last leg of the day in Falkirk - I run part of the Grangemouth Road and finish up at the Falkirk Stadium.

The uniform is actually quite a good fit too, which is surprising, considering you couldn't get the made to your exact size, you just had to pick from a list from S to XXXXL or something like that.

The next 2 weeks of training will consist of really slow 1/4 mile runs (well, I have to string it out) while carrying a burning stick.

Or you could do it really quickly with a lit match kind of a scaled down version

[Disco Duck]

Just received my stuff for the Torch Relay.

Looks like I've got the last leg of the day in Falkirk - I run part of the Grangemouth Road and finish up at the Falkirk Stadium.

The uniform is actually quite a good fit too, which is surprising, considering you couldn't get the made to your exact size, you just had to pick from a list from S to XXXXL or something like that.

The next 2 weeks of training will consist of really slow 1/4 mile runs (well, I have to string it out) while carrying a burning stick.

Make sure you buy a top from the stadium once you've finished!

[Guest]

Does anyone else have trouble with dogs(and i do mean the four legged variety) when running,or is it just me.I dread the moment i spot a dog while running as i know what's going to happen,firstly the dog will have spotted me long before i see it,as we get nearer the dog is completely focused on me,the owner of the dog is oblivious to what's happening,now, i could back down and cross the road but i aint backing down,so as we pass the dog has a lunge at me to the astonishment of the owner who tugs the dog back with the lead,i breath a sigh of relief and carry on.This doesn't happen all the time of course,but it happens enough for me to be wary of dogs while running.Any one else have dog trouble?

[Boghead ranter]

Does anyone else have trouble with dogs(and i do mean the four legged variety) when running,or is it just me.I dread the moment i spot a dog while running as i know what's going to happen,firstly the dog will have spotted me long before i see it,as we get nearer the dog is completely focused on me,the owner of the dog is oblivious to what's happening,now, i could back down and cross the road but i aint backing down,so as we pass the dog has a lunge at me to the astonishment of the owner who tugs the dog back with the lead,i breath a sigh of relief and carry on.This doesn't happen all the time of course,but it happens enough for me to be wary of dogs while running.Any one else have dog trouble?

just the once, a stupid mutt lunged at me, while the fat bint with it looked shocked that her 'wittle puppy dog' could do such a thing.

It's hard to do, but when you're approaching a dog, try not to stare at it, or if you can, not even at it's owner. Dogs see direct eye contact as an aggressive action, which will get them on the defensive. Coupled with you running towards their pack leader (assuming the walker has trained the dog to a good enough extent that it sees itself as NOT the pack leader), it will be looking to ward you off. If you can, just look at the ground as you approach, and if possible if the pavement allows, make it obvious you're going round the owner rather than straight towards them.

[Reina]

Dreadmill runners - how the f**k do you do it? I went to the gym this morning in the hotel I was staying at and figured I'd get maybe 5 miles in before a dip in the pool and then have some breakfast. I got on the dreadmill and it was so boring. I lasted a mile before I gave up and went for a swim instead. Ugh. I suppose I better go out tomorrow to make up for it!

[Jack Burton]

just the once, a stupid mutt lunged at me, while the fat bint with it looked shocked that her 'wittle puppy dog' could do such a thing.

It's hard to do, but when you're approaching a dog, try not to stare at it, or if you can, not even at it's owner. Dogs see direct eye contact as an aggressive action, which will get them on the defensive. Coupled with you running towards their pack leader (assuming the walker has trained the dog to a good enough extent that it sees itself as NOT the pack leader), it will be looking to ward you off. If you can, just look at the ground as you approach, and if possible if the pavement allows, make it obvious you're going round the owner rather than straight towards them.

I had one lunge at us last summer while out running. It bit us slightly on my hand and broke the skin so I had to go get a tetanus shot. I was stupid enough to run straight at the dog and its owner so obviously seen me as a threat. I usually try run as far round them as I can even if that means running on the road to pass them.

There are usually loads of dogs down at strathclyde for the parkrun and I've never had any bother there. There is usually a few folk that run with their dogs would love to do that with my dog but she's too old now.

Another 10 seconds of my pb at the strathy parkrun this morning .

[Disco Duck]

Really struggling with the running just now. I'm just getting tired and hot, and wanting to stop, very early on in a run. After doing the Monikie 10k in the middle of May I took a couple of weeks off, which was my longest break since January 2011, and I just can't get back into it.

I've registered for a HM in September which is going to be a stretch for me so I really need to make headway in the training!