dave303e Posted January 22, 2018 Share Best not to get into that habit of taking anti inflammatory for no reason Rather drink some chocolate milk This ^^^^^^ Also to all the guys taking special supplements, herbal remedies, traumeel, herbalife type stuff and other alternative medicine advertised as giving you the cutting edge... If it worked as well as they claim, WADA would have banned it long ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted January 22, 2018 Share So after a terrible taper week and a 2am wake up this morning my first marathon is done and dusted. My initial plan was a 4h15, but I got persuaded to join the 4h20 bus. Because my furthest run before today was only 30km, I think it was a wise decision. The initial easy pace saved my legs, and I managed to leave them at 32km and run equal splits for a 4h14. During December I was worried that my training is not on track, but Im happy after today. So Comrades qualifying is done and the real miles can start. Well done, solid result and obviously your training was perfect for 4h15, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted January 22, 2018 Share Well done Mudsimus! That is an awesome feeling to complete your first marathon - and to do it in your target time, so much better! As for the anti inflammatories - not the best idea. You use that only if you are really requiring it to heal an injury. If you really need them, you should be running because you are injured. And running with them stuffs up kidneys if you're not taking on enough water, plus you can worsen whatever niggle you're trying to heal, because you're oblivious to the pain and damage you're causing. For most of my runs I only take water, some long mountain session a far bar or gel just to refuel a bit. And after a really hard/long session a choc milk. (And a beer!) As for progress, my foot is starting to come along nicely and did a slightly longer run for the first time in ages. Darn, it is amazing how quick you "unlearn" to run - I ran really slowly yesterday and it was still a struggle to just get to 17 k's! Been used to just running slow 10's (feedback and rehab) and cycling for a couple of months now. But at least things are starting to look up! IH8MUD, Hacc and CobusV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted January 22, 2018 Share Congrats with the running this weekend. I had a nice 10km trail run Saturday morning. BUT there after not such a good revelation.Ran into a Running problem. Been having discomfort under my heels since about Xmas. Thought I'm just a "poefter" and I must just HTFU. Saturday after the run I sat down and did the Internet self diagnosis thing. Seems if I have a classic textbook Plantar Fasciitis Classic case of just to much to soon. Asked some advice form doctor and physio friends. So rest and stretching seems to be way to go. Does not feel if I need to go the medication route. Questions I need to know. How long must I be off running? When will I know it is safe to start again?How should I restart once I do? Like back to 2-km runs or what? Any input form you guys would be good. Especially regarding getting back to running. I think my bikes will like this. PS:Having a job where I stand all day does not help, so now I'm wearing my Croccs.It is the softest shoes I have. Edited January 22, 2018 by IH8MUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted January 22, 2018 Share IH8MUD- Rather go see a doc, self diagnosis is like masturbation, in the end you may just be f&cking yourself, see a doc and get examined and a proper diagnosis... As for having to work on your feet in the mean time, maybe a pair of Hoka One Ones for work, a few of the surveyors in the office are now also wearing them on non PPE sites. CobusV and IH8MUD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Winter Posted January 22, 2018 Share Wow 50km for this week wouldn’t even put one the top 10 listOh yes I made the top 10!!! Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted January 22, 2018 Share just to break away from all the qualifying and comrades talk...It is very odd to not be pounding the tar every day, and extremely difficult to be doing it intermittently without a goal to aim for...but I am persevering. What I am enjoying is exploring new areas and routes in my area. Because we are away from the city all roads lead to a run through the country. Time for me to set myself a goal though. Marathon season starts in April....its been a while since I trained only for a marathon (read never) and not just used a marathon as a training run! Andrew Steer, Lexx, Hacc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddaman Posted January 22, 2018 Share Oh yes I made the top 10!!! The scoreboard was downloaded prematurely last night, my late 18:00 run puts me at 56km and in at number 9......... Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Winter Posted January 22, 2018 Share The scoreboard was downloaded prematurely last night, my late 18:00 run puts me at 56km and in at number 9......... Nicely done!! Paddaman and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted January 22, 2018 Share The scoreboard was downloaded prematurely last night, my late 18:00 run puts me at 56km and in at number 9.........That puts me out of the top 10. Im appealing. Lexx, Hacc, Mr Winter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Winter Posted January 22, 2018 Share That puts me out of the top 10. Im appealing. Who runs at 18:00 on a Sunday anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted January 22, 2018 Share Who runs at 18:00 on a Sunday anyway Exactly. Sneaky Sunday runs are against the rules. Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddaman Posted January 22, 2018 Share Who runs at 18:00 on a Sunday anyway It is so hot in Pretoria at the moment that running any earlier will turn you into biltong. Anyway it was my wife's 2.9km daily run.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted January 22, 2018 Share Yoh, the testosterone is flowing on this thread... Some serious kms for the top 3 places. I guess there is nothing wrong will a little competition...it will keep us motivated. Had a k@k training week last week. Hopefully will sort out my issues this week and my training can continue. Who is qualifying this coming weekend? It is Ottosdal on Saturday and Johnson Crane on Sunday. Will be suffering on the bike on Saturday morning for 84km and running the 21km the evening at Ottosdal. Actually looking forward to some cycling, even though I know it is going to be a tough last 20kms. Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Winter Posted January 22, 2018 Share It is so hot in Pretoria at the moment that running any earlier will turn you into biltong. Anyway it was my wife's 2.9km daily run.... I know what you mean, I was supposed to do a high tempo 5km run last night but the temptation of beer and the swimming pool won Edited January 22, 2018 by Mr Winter Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted January 22, 2018 Share Will be suffering on the bike on Saturday morning for 84km and running the 21km the evening at Ottosdal. Actually looking forward to some cycling, even though I know it is going to be a tough last 20kms. Nou toe nou... We are registered for the 42, but will downscale to the Ottosdal 21 as well, due to December training and ITB issues that had other plans. Looking forward to a very lekker camping weekend again. Hacc and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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