Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[SwissVan]

3 hours ago, Jensie said:

Hi
Anybody had Meniscus problems and how did they overcome it??
Currently struggling to walk..

First off go see a good orthopaedic specialist in knees, preferably one who specialises in sports. In my case the surgery provided instant relief. 

ive had both my knees meniscuses done due to pain from various meniscus injuries in the past. There used to be a guy called Ponkie Furrer (spelt as it sounds) in JHB who was highly recommended. Suspect he may have retired by now. Search this topic as it’s been discussed before. 

[Jensie]

5 minutes ago, SwissVan said:

First off go see a good orthopaedic specialist in knees, preferably one who specialises in sports. In my case the surgery provided instant relief. 

ive had both my knees meniscuses done due to pain from various meniscus injuries in the past. There used to be a guy called Ponkie Furrer (spelt as it sounds) in JHB who was highly recommended. Suspect he may have retired by now. Search this topic as it’s been discussed before. 

Thanks

[FDP]

39 minutes ago, SwissVan said:

First off go see a good orthopaedic specialist in knees, preferably one who specialises in sports. In my case the surgery provided instant relief. 

ive had both my knees meniscuses done due to pain from various meniscus injuries in the past. There used to be a guy called Ponkie Furrer (spelt as it sounds) in JHB who was highly recommended. Suspect he may have retired by now. Search this topic as it’s been discussed before. 

Same advice here. Insist on a MRI.
Seven weeks post surgery on my second knee now. 
 

[Lexx]

So Comrades are going back to their original finishing venue. Best decision ever. 

[Shebeen]

https://run247.com/running-news/trail/barkley-marathons-2023-live-tracking-latest-results

 

3 guys out on the final loop!

[Shebeen]

23 hours ago, Shebeen said:

https://run247.com/running-news/trail/barkley-marathons-2023-live-tracking-latest-results

 

3 guys out on the final loop!

and they all finished, first time since 2017. next year will be HAAAARDER.

Does anyone know how the route actually works?

There are books to get pages out of (corresponding to your race number).

is it the same lap/route (ie. books) each time, but with alternating directions?

if so, what page do you get on the second lap?

 

 

 

[MongooseMan]

17 hours ago, Shebeen said:

and they all finished, first time since 2017. next year will be HAAAARDER.

Does anyone know how the route actually works?

There are books to get pages out of (corresponding to your race number).

is it the same lap/route (ie. books) each time, but with alternating directions?

if so, what page do you get on the second lap?

 

 

 

You get a new number each lap, so a different book page needed.

same route, different directions (the variation has changed over the years ).

there’s a great video on YouTube called “where dreams go to die”, highly recommended.

[IceCreamMan]

On 2/22/2023 at 9:24 AM, Prince said:

So decided to get Asics GT 2000 - 10  which were on sale. Only had two runs but they have a noticeably softer ride than my Asics Gel DS Trainers

 

Just bought the GT2000 trail version. Doing a trail run in may. These things are luxurious, what a ride. Reminds me of full dresser Harley’s or pimp BMW tourers. 
 

 

[Prince]

Agreed they are great!

[Zama7]

On 3/18/2023 at 7:41 AM, MongooseMan said:

You get a new number each lap, so a different book page needed.

same route, different directions (the variation has changed over the years ).

there’s a great video on YouTube called “where dreams go to die”, highly recommended.

 

Yeah watched it last year really good but makes me feel like a baby

 

 

 

[IceCreamMan]

5 hours ago, Zama7 said:

 

Yeah watched it last year really good but makes me feel like a baby

 

 

 

What a story….bravo. I was sitting here with tears man. 
 

maybe , just maybe I do an ultra this year. Stories like this certainly gives one motivation. 

[Shebeen]

On 3/18/2023 at 7:41 AM, MongooseMan said:

You get a new number each lap, so a different book page needed.

same route, different directions (the variation has changed over the years ).

there’s a great video on YouTube called “where dreams go to die”, highly recommended.

i took your advice.

 

great video. surprised that level of access was granted.

how do i watch the "netflix one", not on our netflix

[ScottCM]

How is everyone training going? Must be the last big month for the Comrades runners?

[Shebeen]

52 minutes ago, ScottCM said:

How is everyone training going? Must be the last big month for the Comrades runners?

must be some doing 2Oceans neeext weekend (not on easter for first time ever)

[tjommies3]

I actually wish that I was training for Comrades (last years date would have suited me better). I am racking up mileage as if I have entered events but I'm only running around the hood. It's going well so I will keep going, trying to maintain what I've for the year thus far. Aiming to dip under 20' for the first time in 5k, and hopefully set other PBs as the mileage increases and my fitness improves.

[dave303e]

Training has been interesting the last few weeks. 

Plaas gym is 100% functional now, adding proper leg(and other) strength work has made a huge difference in both running and more so in cycling. Squat, deadlift, quad extension and hamstring curls are on the up rapidly. Have had to throw away a bunch of shorts that are now too tight on quads. But the max power on the bike and the explosiveness running has been really good. Also noticed my stride stretching out a bit. Also been good to add more foam rolling and stretching to the regime, nice to have a lot of dedicated space for it all.

A recent addition to the family has got me up most mornings at 4:30 so it has been 5am training consistently for a few months now and it is also been an interesting one. For years I have trained after work in the evenings. Definitely get more out of the sessions and get a lot better at eating early.

Finally got a full diagnosis on the GERD. Did multiple tests like a gastroscopy(swallow a camera), Barium swallow(swallow fluid while X rayed) and then the worst was a probe with a ph meter down the nose into esophagus for 24 hours. I have a small hiatal hernia and then proper GERD. Operation is an option but we going to try treat with a ppi and a strict diet for a bit. Off to the nutritionist next week. Cut caffeine and alcohol already, started with the basic gerd diet and it seems to already be a little better. If you struglle with throwing up/heartburn/stomach, I can suggest getting it thoroughly checked.

But ya been a good year so far, 10km pb, consistently under last years 20km pb time and ftp is up. Long year to go to Adventure racing world champs though. The powerbi training dashboard. It has been really good to be able to compare Q1 to Q1 of previous years and so on. Far more insight than a strava total number at the end of the year. It has been good to track though and target key weaknesses. Coach has really tightened the screws as well with the feedback so it will be an interesting build to November.