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Getting back into running after illness?

guest — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:19:11 GMT

Hi,

I recently became ill and had to be hospitalized for 2weeks bedrest due to illness, and am now able to walk around again although I am not allowed to do any running. By the time I can begin again, I will have been off training for close to 5, possibly 6 weeks. In the past, i would average around 45km/week running, and would cross train on day in between. Has anyone got any advice or tips on how i should approach retraining when the time comes, how long i can expect to regain my fitness (and how much ability i will have lost) and if anyone has any similar experiences? Any answers welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Running- Are 5K’s A New Fad?

guest — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:47:18 GMT

Running- Are 5K’s A New Fad?

Los Angeles, CA – 05/16/2013 – It seems like there is a different 5K run/walk every weekend to participate in. Every charity or group that needs to fundraise organizes one. Apparently running a 5K is the new “cool” thing to do.

Fueled by popular smartphone apps aimed at new runners, like the C25K apps- Couch to 5K and apps that simulate being chased by zombies, running can even seem fun. The Couch to 5K program has gained significant popularity with new runners, as it gives runners the guidance to runa 5K by the end of the 3 months- give or take some time depending on the runners ability level.

Some critics wonder if 5K’s are a fad. Or maybe not. With the obesity epidemic being at the forefront of a lot of discussions moreand more people may also just be trying to get healthier as well.

Goosebumps on warm days

guest — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:36:01 GMT

I have been running for about two years and just started training for my first 10K. The last few weeks I've been getting goosebumps and cold sweats/clammy about three-quarters of the way through my longer runs. This happened yesterday at about mile 3.5 of a 4.5 mile rur and it only happens on warm days - I'm fine when the weather is cool or cold. I have been making a point of drinking more but I don't carry water on runs. Any advice or thoughts on what I'm doing wrong? Thanks.

Weird Lateral foot pain

guest — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:04:31 GMT

2 days ago I went for a 50min easy run. The next day I woke up with a pain under my foot around the bottom of the 5th metatarsal. I only hurts when I walk and pain is low-moderate but I don't want it getting worse. I can run and hop without pain so am hoping/thinking it isn't a stress fracture. any ideas? do you think I can keep running? thanks

Outside Foot Pain

guest — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:06:43 GMT

I started running February and around that same time got fitted for running shoes and bought some super feet insoles. I haven't had any issues until recently I have pain in my right foot directly below my pinkie toe on just the side of my foot. There is no swelling or lumps it is just tender when walking and or running. I thought maybe my foot was rubbing on my shoe and so I wore a different pair while on the eliptical yesterday but after so long the pain started. My ankles ache a little bit too but that is tolerable. I haven't increased my mileage I only do about 10-12 miles a week 2-3 miles at a time. I wouldn't think it would be time to buy new shoes already but I feel like they aren't as supportive. Has anyone else had something similar? I might just buy another pair of shoes to rotate them out and see if that helps and if all else fails visit a doctor.

Cramps...argh!!!

guest — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:38:09 GMT

Has anyone experienced chronic calf cramping during long (10+ mile) runs and how did you defeat them? If you did.

They tend to strike after a hill climb during cool weather but neither of those are always necessary for them to happen. They do seem to happen more, the faster I am getting, but they've always been a problem (all the way back to soccer in 8th grade).

I've tried:

- increasing my potassium intake with bananas and sweet potatoes and that doesn't seem to have any effect at all.

- Stinger gels and they didn't work either

- Gu makes me very sick so that is out as an option

- I have a couple calf compressors that seem to help a little but they aren't entirely reliable either

- Nor are running tights or keeping my legs warm in general

I will continue to keep trying "stuff" but at this point was hoping a more directed/informed giudance might help me fix this problem quicker

Tingling in knee

guest — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:48:19 GMT

I think I have runners knee. The left knee seems wobbly during runs, but doesn't hurt, just tingles, even after I run. Don't notice it as much when racing/doing speedwork, maybe because my form's better/I have more momemtum. I know my left side is weaker than my right. I've been trying to do more leg raises to strengthen the left quads. Just wondering whether running w/this tingling sensation might do any harm and what else I can do to remedy.

Can't shake the pain no matter what

guest — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:37:20 GMT

Howdy,

So I am starting the C25k for a second time. I am a sedentary male 6'3 259lbs.The first time in week 2 day 1 I encountered bad knee pain to the point I couldn't walk, especially down stairs along with shin splints. I just started today again and the shin splints are full force. I have proper running shoes fit with orthotics after going to running store for evaluation. I am overpronated and my foot rolls bad while running which was corrected with my current setup. I stretch really good for 5 min before and after. I use a foam roller as well. I am always hydrated. I am not running fast at all, just a little faster than a brisk walk. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Getting pretty discouraged and I am trying to train for an Academy.

Also, I encountered something extremely weird for the first time in my life today. About 30 seconds into my first run, my legs, thighs, stomach, and ches twhere extremely itchy. It was under my skin feeling. It stopped as soon as I stopped running and started walking but it kept starting up again as soon as I started running. It was purely unbearable. Anyone familiar with this?

Running Injury

guest — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:44:11 GMT

I've been running about 2-3 times per week for the last 8 months, but recently I started getting a sharp stabbing pain in the back of my left thigh. Its frequency is intermittent, and occurs in all situations(e.g., reclining, driving the car, etc.) Last night when I started running, it started up but subsided after a bit (without any conscious adjustment.) However, when I was watching TV later on that night it started up again. Does this sound like a hamstring injury, or something else? Thanks for the input!

Running through an injury

guest — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:25:00 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I'm doing my first long race this Sunday - the Broad Street Run in Philly - a 10 miler. I began running 7 months ago and it has been ultimately leading up to this race. I've been training very hard and sticking to a schedule. I'm really proud of my efforts because never in my life have I done anything athletic or active and it's quite an achievement for me.

Let me break my problem down. I've progressively added to my mileage. Over those months, I've done four 5K's and an 8k with success. About 3 weeks ago I began encountering some back pain...lower back to the right. It started happening around the 6-7 mile mark. Not debilitating, but by mile 8-9 it had difficulty lifting my leg.

My last long run was 2 weeks ago - 8.5 miles. Again, the pain started around mile 6. In the past 2 weeks, the pain now is on and off. I consulted my Dr. who told me to stop cardio (except for a 5K I did last week) and just walk. I actually did well during that 5K. I started off with the dull pain and it didn't really affect the run at all. I actually felt better after it...felt amazing, actually. This past week, the pain seem to be consistent - it's not debilitating....just there. A PT friend of mine came over and evaled me. She said I had weak glutes and tight hip flexors and I may have strained something. For this week, I've been doing core and lots of stretching exercises with an hour of very brisk walking. I stopped the walking on Wed because the pain wasn't lessening. Last night I did some hard core stretching and the pain was worse than ever after.

I woke today with just a little pain, and it got worse as the day progressed.

Okay - finally the question. I think I may be hyperfocused on this. I'm scared to death of this run. I know in my mind, body and heart that I am ready. I know it. My first 9 mile run was 2.5 months ago. I'm ready and rested. I'm afraid I'm making more of this pain that's there. My friend told me that she believes I will finish but don't have high expectations. The only expectation I have is finishing! I'm not into the "good time" thing. For the 5Ks and 8K, I did 10/mi. I think I'll do 11 for the Broad St and that's totally fine for me. I think I will have pain during it....and it will get worse as the run goes. My fear is that it gets so bad that I can't finish. I would rather not even do it than fail.

Do I do this? Run through this? Or is it a mistake and I just try again next year? Does this sound familiar to any of you? I know you can diagnose me (besides being a basket case), but any advice/suggestions would be helpful.

I'm sorry for the super-detailed post, but for any of you with experience, I thought a good picture of what's going on would be best.

Michele

Running Health- Avoiding Injury

guest — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:18:26 GMT

Stumbled upon this day- definietly going to talk to my doctor about what I can be doing as a beginer to avoid injury!

Running Health- Avoiding Injury

Los Angeles, CA – 05/02/2013 – Competitiverunning is a physically demanding sport. That alone makes participants easytargets for injury. To make matters worse, those same tendencies often make peopledisregard early warning signs or draw people toward cult-like fads that promiseimmediate health for all.

What runners actually need is a holisticapproach to understanding health and chance of injury. Increasing health, willreduce risk of injury significantly. There is a lot more to running than justfinding the right shoe, although that is very important as well.

"You always hear people say that runninginjuries are caused by running," says Peter Larson, author of TreadLightly and a professor of biology and exercise science at Saint AnselmCollege. "That's true, but I don't think it's very helpful. Runners run.We need to figure out how we can run and minimize our injury risk."

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