Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Pieter1]

Hey run chums.

Im SUFFERING from plantar atm. Found this and it makes sense (well to me) I have been doing this and have found some relief.
 

 

Edited July 23, 2025 by Pieter1
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[dave303e]

have you taken 2-3 weeks off running as well?

[Pieter1]

1 hour ago, dave303e said:

have you taken 2-3 weeks off running as well?

Close to 3 months now. Walk all day tho so it is not helping but with stretches and strength training it is slowly improving. Might go see a PT next week to see if they have different ideas as to what I should be doing.   

[dave303e]

Then I would definitely go see a Physio, usually a week or 2 off eases it substantially

[Shebeen]

On 7/15/2025 at 7:57 AM, tjommies3 said:

Regarding the water possibly being the problem, if you consider how many people handle the sachets (with or without clean hands), you would probably have to carry your hydration instead. 

for me at comrades I could taste some of the water was either siff, or very chemical. i just spat it out and ditched the sachet. possibly 3/4 out of 30 sachets. I haven't followed to see if it was a wider problem really.

Not sure entirely how it works, but what happens to unused water sachets at a race? Do they go back to depot for the next race? fine if it's next week, but what if it's a few months (or a calendar year).

 

There is of course a huge push to be more green friendly, can see sachet reuse being an issue that could go south

 

[IceCreamMan]

9 hours ago, Pieter1 said:

Close to 3 months now. Walk all day tho so it is not helping but with stretches and strength training it is slowly improving. Might go see a PT next week to see if they have different ideas as to what I should be doing.   

I been battling since feb 2024. Some days better than others. 
 

but I do over do it at times so that’s on me

[Pieter1]

5 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

I been battling since feb 2024. Some days better than others. 
 

but I do over do it at times so that’s on me

I hear you. In my case I found some old forest trails and just did too many km to quickly. 

[reteid]

Injuries sucks.Tore my calf muscle and there goes Knysna xtreme.The nearly 60 year old version of myself is not so bombproof as the 20 odd year old self was. 

[ScottCM]

Any have any experience of Karkloof 100 miler? With min dae (Sub 40days) before this years edition, I'm fishing for some insight, tips or anything of value really? 

[Shebeen]

1 hour ago, ScottCM said:

Any have any experience of Karkloof 100 miler? With min dae (Sub 40days) before this years edition, I'm fishing for some insight, tips or anything of value really? 

go find Pete Calitz on youtube.he did it (and a ~25min vid of it)

[Bro Derek]

3 hours ago, ScottCM said:

Any have any experience of Karkloof 100 miler? With min dae (Sub 40days) before this years edition, I'm fishing for some insight, tips or anything of value really? 

It's the 'most friendly' 100 miler in SA. Mostly runable and predictable.

It can rain, it can be muggy, but it is seldom freezing cold and seldom boiling hot..... Goldilocks would approve

Honestly, if you've put in the work it is the easiest crack at 160km you will get on these shores. 

Nothing is too steep, nothing is too technical, too hot or too cold.... it is mostly 'just right'.... as 'just right' as a 160km run/stroll/march can be

[peepeekaitjie]

Do you have any running pack recommendations? I've been using the Black Diamond Distance 8 pack for the last 1.5 years, and it suits my needs perfectly, but now, after the third time having to take it in for repairs, I am looking for a backup. 

 

I need to carry a 1 litre lunchbox, a pair of trousers, a midlayer and an outerlayer at most.

[Shebeen]

26 minutes ago, peepeekaitjie said:

Do you have any running pack recommendations? I've been using the Black Diamond Distance 8 pack for the last 1.5 years, and it suits my needs perfectly, but now, after the third time having to take it in for repairs, I am looking for a backup. 

 

I need to carry a 1 litre lunchbox, a pair of trousers, a midlayer and an outerlayer at most.

budget option- decathlon has a 10l Evadict currently on sale for R1k. mine has been just fine 

[IceCreamMan]

53 minutes ago, peepeekaitjie said:

Do you have any running pack recommendations? I've been using the Black Diamond Distance 8 pack for the last 1.5 years, and it suits my needs perfectly, but now, after the third time having to take it in for repairs, I am looking for a backup. 

 

I need to carry a 1 litre lunchbox, a pair of trousers, a midlayer and an outerlayer at most.

Been using this for about 12 months now. Worn it for about 100 hours. Been bullet proof. Thus far anyway. 
 

https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/product/adv-skin-12-lc13267/LC2464500

[Shebeen]

53 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

Been using this for about 12 months now. Worn it for about 100 hours. Been bullet proof. Thus far anyway. 
 

https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/product/adv-skin-12-lc13267/LC2464500

so there we go, I'm sure it's great but R3999 it must be flippen awesome!

@peepeekaitjie Ignore my decathlon advice unless you can go instore - i just placed an order here. go have a looksee as there is a 50% sale - https://www.adventureinc.co.za/product-category/osprey/hydration-packs/

can backup that the ABG is incredible. any issues and they sort it out pronto, or replace. incredible.

[peepeekaitjie]

13 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

so there we go, I'm sure it's great but R3999 it must be flippen awesome!

 

Ja-nee, i'm sure it's great, but I can't justify it

 

22 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

go have a looksee as there is a 50% sale

cheers