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Help with Burcitus

diarndt — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:19 GMT

Hey, I need some help. I was just told by my Doc that I have burcitus in my left hip. I started running 4 months ago and then some light weight training and all was good until, BANG, my hip had this excruciating pain. It started about two weeks ago. And its not that I run that much. Me and some friends run about 3 times a week, 2-3 miles. We have run 3 5k's and I am enjoying the side affects of weight loss, about 14 pounds and just plain 'ole feeling better. Now I was told to stay off it. And I have tried to even just walk a steady pace and it is way too painful. Anyone with any suggestions. I don't want to gain the weight back and we have 1 more run before the good 'ole Iowa winter sets in. It is in 2 weeks and is only 2 miles and I really want to do it. Just some info..........I am 5 7 and 145 lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions. Thanks

Where do you put your keys when you run

Tom Slot — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:53 GMT

This morning I went out for my long run and had a funny thing happen. Somewhere around mile 6.15 I noticed that my shoe lace had come untied...and my car key that was

attached to it was gone. I started retracing my steps with fears of having to cover the whole route over again. Luckily the key was only a couple feet back.

I got a good laugh out of the experience, but it got me thinking. Where do other people put their car/house keys when they run?

Slowing Down

TyKy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:35 GMT

Sorry if this is a redundant question but I can't seem to find the answer. I have recently moved to OH where they have something called WINTER. It is not something I have really experienced before. To give you a clue the last few years running outside in Dec-Feb I would put on a t-shirt and shorts to running in the cold 65 deg weather. I have taken everybody's advice and gotten the compression shirt and pants. So this morning with it 29 deg outside I didn't really feel the cold. I'm sure I'll add more layers later but for now I seem ok.

My questions is I am getting slower and slower even though I am still doing all my runs and speed work-outs. Is this normal? I think I remember reading an article a few months ago about this but I can't seem to find it again. I think it basically said for every 10 deg colder; add 1 min per mile. I might just also be confused with something else.

Another question is I want to compleate a HM next Sept. I currently have a base of 9-10 mi on my long run. I was thinking for the winter I would keep the 9-10 miles for long runs and work more on my speed for 5k and 10k. Then once spring comes around add the milage. Is this realistic, or should I just concentrate on surviving the runs this first winter.

Thanks for all tips and advice!

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Penguin Support Group November 18-25

melissa 52795 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:04 GMT

I hope it is ok to start this.

After much discussion in the Newbie Cafe, it has been determined that Penguins deserve love, too. So feel free to embrace your PenguinHood and speak your mind. Get some support. Ask for help. Whatever.

The good news is that I improved my 5K time by 3 minutes. The bad news is that my knees didn't like it. I will follow the cool running 5 k training plan without the speed work for now. Stretching and ice and slowing down are helping.

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JeanieISN — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:17 GMT

GOOD LUCK ON SUNDAY IN PHILLY!!!! The weather looks like it will hold up for us. I can't believe all of this training and my first marathon is less than 3 days away!

best of luck to you all, I hope you have a FANTASTIC race!!!!

Jeanie

favorite ipod model for running

btdt — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:16:11 GMT

I was wondering what is your favorite ipod model for running and where do you keep it during run(pocket, arm, belt)thanks

how long is recovery for a major strain or possible tear in your calf muscle?

mpa4tea — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:46 GMT

Two weeks ago I did a training run of 13 miles and last 3 miles were uphill, which I usually don't do. The next day I played indoor soccer and half way through the game I felt like a baseball was thrown at my left calf muscle and went into major pull/cramp. I looked behind me to see if someone was there because I actually thought someone kicked me, but no one was there. I went to doctor and he said it could be a possible partial tear. There was some brusing but no black and blue on the area. I see the ortho next week.

I was wondering if anyone has experienced this type of injury and what it may be and how long is recovery and what should I do not to delay recovery and when can I begin running again, training, etc.

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Twitter

Smashville — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:53:23 GMT

Does anyone else here have a twitter that they update with running-related tweets?

I need some people to follow for motivation.

no music really?

Sonya40 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:24:05 GMT

Why do some races forbid headphones, ipods etc...? Can I run in these raceswith one and just not have my time counted?