The runners thread

[DynamiteRave]

Has anyone ever done the 5k Color Run? A lot of my friends do it, I'm not a runner myself but I need to get into shape and it seems like a lot of fun. Any info?

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Ouch! I had my first big fall as a runner this evening and I kind of feel like I was hit by a car!
I clipped my toe on the sidewalk and tried to maintain my balance for a few feet, but it was like I was ice or something, and I ended up sprawled out on the concrete with a scraped up knee and palms, and I jammed the crap out of my left middle finger (aka, The Bird).
I'm shocked my iPod still works because I wear it on an arm band and rolled right over it.

Then, to top things off, about a mile later I was literally almost run over by a deer. It was sprinting across a busy street and crossed the sidewalk about 2' in front of me. I didn't even see it until it was right in front of my face. Actually, it was so close that a few of the cars on the street slammed on their breaks and gave me some pretty big "Oh S!" faces, which I returned in kind.

Damn, tonight was just supposed to be an easy 3 mile run.

[MTK]

That's pretty crazy with the deer

[Chico23231]

Hey fellow runners. I usually try to run 8-10 miles a week, usually in 2 - 2 1/2 mile increments. Id been doing this for the last year and never had a problem. But the last 2 weeks ive gotten pains in my feet and in the last week ive got serious aches in my left heel of foot. Worst in the mornings. Ive only been able to run twice this week, and its gotten worse. Ive spoken with a long distance worker I work with and she said its probably Planter Fascitis and i should see a doctor.

Has anyone experienced this before? Whats the recover period and treatment? Ive looked online, but want to see if anyone had a real account of the injury. Thanks

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Hey fellow runners. I usually try to run 8-10 miles a week, usually in 2 - 2 1/2 mile increments. Id been doing this for the last year and never had a problem. But the last 2 weeks ive gotten pains in my feet and in the last week ive got serious aches in my left heel of foot. Worst in the mornings. Ive only been able to run twice this week, and its gotten worse. Ive spoken with a long distance worker I work with and she said its probably Planter Fascitis and i should see a doctor.

Has anyone experienced this before? Whats the recover period and treatment? Ive looked online, but want to see if anyone had a real account of the injury. Thanks

I had the same thing last year around Thanksgiving, my pain was more in the middle of my foot though. Took a month off from running and I was ok. The key is to stretch really well and ice down after a run. But unfortunately, rest is the only cure. If you're in pain, don't run, it will only get worse.

[724Skinsfan]

That sucks, man. Rest it, stay off your feet as much as you can, take some ibuprofen a couple times a day if your okay with it, ice it if starts to get inflamed. If you start running again, once it's gone, think about investing in a new pair of running shoes. Also, if you're running on concrete sidewalks you may want to find a different terrain type. If that's easier said than done then try shortening your stride and landing more mid-foot rather than heel striking.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

That sucks, man. Rest it, stay off your feet as much as you can, take some ibuprofen a couple times a day if your okay with it, ice it if starts to get inflamed. If you start running again, once it's gone, think about investing in a new pair of running shoes. Also, if you're running on concrete sidewalks you may want to find a different terrain type. If that's easier said than done then try shortening your stride and landing more mid-foot rather than heel striking.

Yeah, the first thing I did after my initial pain in my feet is I went online and bought a new pair of running shoes. I thought my feet were telling me its time for a new pair. I usually run on wooded trails, but move to a lit track when time changes.

I feel much better today after doing some stretching last night. Im gonna stay off it for 2-3 weeks. Im not swollen anywhere which is great.

Also bought a night splint yesterday online.

[724Skinsfan]

Just got back from Disney World. I decided to try the Goofy Challenge which is running the half-marathon on Saturday and then the whole marathon on Sunday. I had a great time overall but the last 5 miles on Sunday were absolute torture. I missed a lot of weeks of training dealing with tendonitis in my ankle and then tore a calf muscle in late November which put me out for 4 weeks. I only got in 2 long runs of 16 and 17 miles before the race.

Anyway, if anyone is looking to run a marathon then Disney World is a great one to try. They take good care of you (20 aid stations along the way) and, if you have kids, then it makes for a cool winter trip where the crowds aren't so crazy.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Just got back from Disney World. I decided to try the Goofy Challenge which is running the half-marathon on Saturday and then the whole marathon on Sunday. I had a great time overall but the last 5 miles on Sunday were absolute torture. I missed a lot of weeks of training dealing with tendonitis in my ankle and then tore a calf muscle in late November which put me out for 4 weeks. I only got in 2 long runs of 16 and 17 miles before the race.

Anyway, if anyone is looking to run a marathon then Disney World is a great one to try. They take good care of you (20 aid stations along the way) and, if you have kids, then it makes for a cool winter trip where the crowds aren't so crazy.

My sister ran the full marathon at Disney a few yrs back.

[Chico23231]

OTL: Fauja Singh, the runner - ESPN

Pretty amazing. hard to find an excuse after reading this.

[Monkeydad]

[Chico23231]

Hamstring injury. Bout a month ago I feel like aching in my left hamstring, like in the middle of my leg. Didnt really feel like a sharp pull, but a achy pain. I can feel it when i walk sometimes and when I was running it feel it obviously and its weird. Not a sharp pain, but numbing ach and literally makes my leg go weak where i slow down for a second and then speed back up pushing through. I usually run 3 miles within 30 minutes several times a week. I've taking 2 weeks off to rest it, started last night and its still there.

Any suggestions? I do stretch, not great, but something for several minutes. What are the best stretches, and treatments? Lotta crap on the web, but nothing i saw great for running. Any help would be appreciated.

[RobH4413]

Not a runner here, never really have been... but thought I'd pick it up cause I'm just dying in my weekly pickup basketball game. I mean, I'm not even playing defense anymore and thats just bush.

I'm trying to run at least one mile every day for sixty days. I'll run a little more on nicer days, and would ideally like to train for a half marathon, thought it would be a good way to build my endurance up a bit.

Any suggestions on running gear? Is their any particular shoes worth getting over others (i've seen those foot shoes or whatever)? Thanks in advance.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Not a runner here, never really have been... but thought I'd pick it up cause I'm just dying in my weekly pickup basketball game. I mean, I'm not even playing defense anymore and thats just bush.

I'm trying to run at least one mile every day for sixty days. I'll run a little more on nicer days, and would ideally like to train for a half marathon, thought it would be a good way to build my endurance up a bit.

Any suggestions on running gear? Is their any particular shoes worth getting over others (i've seen those foot shoes or whatever)? Thanks in advance.

I got some New Balance bottom end running shoes and they work great. Got them onsale for like $60.

I would suggest Run Keeper phone app too. Free and keeps you stats.

Lastly I would suggest finding a good route(s). Parks and local school tracks work for me.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Not a runner here, never really have been... but thought I'd pick it up cause I'm just dying in my weekly pickup basketball game. I mean, I'm not even playing defense anymore and thats just bush.

I'm trying to run at least one mile every day for sixty days. I'll run a little more on nicer days, and would ideally like to train for a half marathon, thought it would be a good way to build my endurance up a bit.

Any suggestions on running gear? Is their any particular shoes worth getting over others (i've seen those foot shoes or whatever)? Thanks in advance.

Rob I noticed you lived in moco. There are tons of great running stores around you. I would head into one and do a gait analysis and get into a proper pair of shoes. While going to dsw or a kohls can get you a cheap pair of athletic shoes the styles they sell are general trainers and not designed for mileage. You will find true running shoes cost the same whether you go to a specialty or a dick's.
P.S. I work at Charm City Run in timonium on Wednesday nights and would be more than happy to help you out!