Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Jackes]

Thanks guys.   I've been running al through this 3 weeks, no issues with heartrate etc.  I did feel a bit pap obviously, but it is only now that it feels like is going towards the chest as well.

 

Making an appointment as soon as I press enter...

[Jackes]

Luckily I have been doing the right things and there is no need to drink the poison.

 

Damm Bloem Sinus nonsense...  

[shaper]

With training idling whilst my wife is trying to sort out her ITB and me trying to get rid of this sinusitus/cold of the last 3 weeks, it's too soon...

Was down with sinus/post nasal drip (a week ago).... Doc gave me a once off antibiotic to drink immediately and have sinus pills and nasal spray which Doc says can take right up to race day for Ironman this Sunday.  He even recommended using the nasal spray on the day of the race to keep my nose clear.  Has not stopped me training and it helps this week is taper week up to race day.

[CogitoErgoSum]

 

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[CobusV]

How is everybody's training coming along with a bit more than 2 weeks to go before OMTOM? Your running plans for the weekend?

 

I'm currently struggling. Still feeling properly tired. Added to that I have niggle with left knee that I just can't seem to shake. But the plan is still to do about 28km this Sunday. Will give me about 80km this week and the plan is 65-70km next week (sort of tapering).

[SeaBee]

Sounds like I've been even below tapering all year then...   

 

But ja, I am going along nicely with what I thought I'd have to do. Last week was my last biggish week. Picked up a slight niggle with my one Achilles. Fortunately not a repeat-use thing, slipped on a steep section on a trail run in the dark... So also taking it a bit easier already due to that. And weird stomach issues the last couple of days. And no, don't think it's nerves - YET! 

 

Have a relaxed group trailrun on Sat and will most likely do a shorter and harder 15 or so on Sunday - very likely also in the mountain. Which will bring my grand total to 55k's this week, more or less.

 

Presume next week about the same, probably even less on the weekend and then the agony of the last week's very little at all.

 

Who knows, it's my first so I go with "sounds like a good idea at the time" strategy. Same goes for race-day.

[Stretch]

i have been struggling to shake my abductor strain. Its minor now...but still evident when i run. After this week I am going to start slowing down

[CobusV]

Sounds like I've been even below tapering all year then...   

 

But ja, I am going along nicely with what I thought I'd have to do. Last week was my last biggish week. Picked up a slight niggle with my one Achilles. Fortunately not a repeat-use thing, slipped on a steep section on a trail run in the dark... So also taking it a bit easier already due to that. And weird stomach issues the last couple of days. And no, don't think it's nerves - YET! 

 

Have a relaxed group trailrun on Sat and will most likely do a shorter and harder 15 or so on Sunday - very likely also in the mountain. Which will bring my grand total to 55k's this week, more or less.

 

Presume next week about the same, probably even less on the weekend and then the agony of the last week's very little at all.

 

Who knows, it's my first so I go with "sounds like a good idea at the time" strategy. Same goes for race-day.

 

I have a knee cap tracking issue. Was struggling in February with it, but was okay beginning March. Then on first day of African X I slipped on a rock and stretched the knee a bit. Was fine for the rest of African X, but when i started my training again last week I noticed immediately that the knee is not 100%. Takes me about 10km to "warm-up" my knee, and then it seems fine... for now at least.

[Andrew Steer]

Touch on wood, still injury free. Not doing nearly enough mileage though, but I feel the races I have ticked off will still put me in good stead. Looking forward to Oceans, but knowing the profile I can only assume that last third is going to be a bit of a sufferfest

 

Need to get in more midweek runs too, but just been struggling to get it done - works been hectic, lots of late nights and then I don't sleep well either as our youngest is hard maintenance most nights - a good night at the moment is only getting up at 1am and 4am - but those aren't the norm. Hard to get up at 5 after that and do a run, but I must make a plan...

 

Luckily my goals are very modest, one day when my girls are a little older I would definitely be keen to give it a proper tonk and see if I can get myself a Bill Rowan or something a bit more respectable.

Admiration to the guys/girls that just churn out these miles week after week! I'm not sure quite how you get it right, but I can only respect it 

[Barry Stuart]

Touch on wood, still injury free. Not doing nearly enough mileage though, but I feel the races I have ticked off will still put me in good stead. Looking forward to Oceans, but knowing the profile I can only assume that last third is going to be a bit of a sufferfest

 

Need to get in more midweek runs too, but just been struggling to get it done - works been hectic, lots of late nights and then I don't sleep well either as our youngest is hard maintenance most nights - a good night at the moment is only getting up at 1am and 4am - but those aren't the norm. Hard to get up at 5 after that and do a run, but I must make a plan...

 

Luckily my goals are very modest, one day when my girls are a little older I would definitely be keen to give it a proper tonk and see if I can get myself a Bill Rowan or something a bit more respectable.

 

Admiration to the guys/girls that just churn out these miles week after week! I'm not sure quite how you get it right, but I can only respect it 

 

 

Aye, nothing kills a training regime like work or kids. And in combination they're lethal so kudos for getting in the runs that you have done so far.

 

I've also been injury free, thankfully, and largely free of any disease as well. I've had a slight chest cold for the last week, which has slowed me down a bit and really made me not want to run but it seems to have worked its way out and today's run was a hell of a lot better.

 

Training is all still on track. Sitting on roughly 1000km for the year and hoping I can arrive at Comrades roundabout the 1600 area. Still, the more I learn the more I realise a Bill is going to be a tough ask on the day. More experienced runners keep tempering my aspirations with their advice

 

My main concerns at the moment are around shoes. I'm using the Nimbus 19 for my longer runs and… I'm hating them. There's really nothing I enjoy about the shoe. It's heavy but less plush than it's predecessors. They bragged about the lighter FlyteFoam but then bulked it up in other areas so it makes no difference. They just feel really clunky. Conversely, my Adidas Boston Boosts actually feel far more comfortable, lighter and responsive. It's just that I don't think I can run 87km in them. I'm considering the Adidas Supernova Boost since it looks like a more cushioned version of the Boston. Being over R1000 less than the Nimbus doesn't hurt either. Good prices at Poobie Naidoo's so I think I'll give them a go.

[Lexx]

Had a cold the whole of last week, so my weekend long run that should have been a 50km, only ended up being a 35km. Legs had no power in them, and lungs didn't feel 100%, so at the 35km mark I was done. But the next morning i felt so much better, and ended up doing a 28km offroad/trail run with a friend. ( who can say no to a pretty girl    )

Only one more tough month to go....

[Andrew Steer]

Aye, nothing kills a training regime like work or kids. And in combination they're lethal so kudos for getting in the runs that you have done so far.

 

I've also been injury free, thankfully, and largely free of any disease as well. I've had a slight chest cold for the last week, which has slowed me down a bit and really made me not want to run but it seems to have worked its way out and today's run was a hell of a lot better.

 

Training is all still on track. Sitting on roughly 1000km for the year and hoping I can arrive at Comrades roundabout the 1600 area. Still, the more I learn the more I realise a Bill is going to be a tough ask on the day. More experienced runners keep tempering my aspirations with their advice

 

My main concerns at the moment are around shoes. I'm using the Nimbus 19 for my longer runs and… I'm hating them. There's really nothing I enjoy about the shoe. It's heavy but less plush than it's predecessors. They bragged about the lighter FlyteFoam but then bulked it up in other areas so it makes no difference. They just feel really clunky. Conversely, my Adidas Boston Boosts actually feel far more comfortable, lighter and responsive. It's just that I don't think I can run 87km in them. I'm considering the Adidas Supernova Boost since it looks like a more cushioned version of the Boston. Being over R1000 less than the Nimbus doesn't hurt either. Good prices at Poobie Naidoo's so I think I'll give them a go.

That's bloody good going - I reckon you are going to have a great Comrades   

 

Asics definitely seem to have scored an own goal with the new Nimbus, I've been a fan of Asics ever since my first pair of 17's, but the new ones just don't seem right and with the price shooting up a ridiculous amount, they've lined themselves up for plenty of flack. 

All the forums are full of complaints. Adidas seem to be doing some good things and quite a few people I know have moved to NB 1080's seemlessly with no complaints. 

 

I guess it's a good thing for the market long term, Asics certainly seemed to get a little ahead of themselves - hopefully we all benefit from better shoes and prices heading forward

[Lexx]

That is true. Asics is getting ridiculous with their shoe prices.

[Ferret69]

 They just feel really clunky. Conversely, my Adidas Boston Boosts actually feel far more comfortable, lighter and responsive. It's just that I don't think I can run 87km in them. I'm considering the Adidas Supernova Boost since it looks like a more cushioned version of the Boston. Being over R1000 less than the Nimbus doesn't hurt either. Good prices at Poobie Naidoo's so I think I'll give them a go.

 

 

 

I Ran the Down last year in the Boston Boosts , they were super, no reason you cant run 87kms in them..

 

For the Up this year I was planning on gong even lighter and wearing the Adios Boosts.

[Lexx]

 

 They just feel really clunky. Conversely, my Adidas Boston Boosts actually feel far more comfortable, lighter and responsive. It's just that I don't think I can run 87km in them. I'm considering the Adidas Supernova Boost since it looks like a more cushioned version of the Boston. Being over R1000 less than the Nimbus doesn't hurt either. Good prices at Poobie Naidoo's so I think I'll give them a go.

 

 

 

I Ran the Down last year in the Boston Boosts , they were super, no reason you cant run 87kms in them..

 

For the Up this year I was planning on gong even lighter and wearing the Adios Boosts.

 

Isn't the top runner wearing light racing shoes for the Comrades?

Maybe I must also go for a lighter one. The new Nike Pegasus are a little bit heavier than the previous versions I think.

[Barry Stuart]

Had a cold the whole of last week, so my weekend long run that should have been a 50km, only ended up being a 35km. Legs had no power in them, and lungs didn't feel 100%, so at the 35km mark I was done. But the next morning i felt so much better, and ended up doing a 28km offroad/trail run with a friend. ( who can say no to a pretty girl )

Only one more tough month to go....

Geez, still a great run with a cold. I couldn't find the motivation to run more than 15km on the last few runs.