Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Hacc]

Is Renier a Zuger?

 

No, because he won last year's South African race he could choose where he wants to participate this year. He chose Zug.

I see the guy that won in Zug has beaten him with 600m.

[Hacc]

What is your go to winter running gear? Atm Im still doing very early morning runs, and tights with a long sleeve t shirt is still a little overkill. But Im sure that will change soon. Will like to put off treadmill running for as long as possible.

I seriously struggle to train in winter. On Saturday morning it was 3 degrees in the Cradle and I was wearing normal summer tights with a long sleeve shirt and short sleeve shirt... I thought I am going to die. I only took off my long sleeve after 15 kilometers. 

 

I run with long tights and sometimes two long sleeve shirts and a beanie if it is very cold. 

 

If it is really cold (July/ early August) I go to the gym. 

Edited May 7, 2018 by Hacc

[Mudsimus]

I seriously struggle to train in winter. On Saturday morning it was 3 degrees in the Cradle and I was wearing normal summer tights with a long sleeve shirt and short sleeve shirt... I thought I am going to die. I only took off my long sleeve after 15 kilometers.

 

I run with long tights and sometimes two long sleeve shirts and a beanie if it is very cold.

 

 

Its already really cold in the Free State. Saturday morning when I started it was 2 degree c. But with tights and a long sleeve shirt I was already uncomfortable after 15mins. But its way to cold to run with short sleeves and shorts. I think the skull cap really cause you to overheat quickly. Edited May 7, 2018 by Mudsimus

[Frosty]

I asked a while back about winter gear as I was unsure. Cycling definitely needs more layers (possibly the higher speed, lower HR, and less movement on the bike).

 

After a number of replies to my post, I ended up buying a cheap-ish long sleeve shirt from Edgars (their inhouse brand), as well as some woolen gloves from Dischem (orange to match my Team Vitality shirt, and Versus socks).

 

Yesterday I ran with a buff, TV shirt above the L/S shirt, shorts, socks and shoes. It was chilly at first but then I started over heating around the 7Km mark. Removed gloves and buff, and unzipped the L/S shirt and pulled the long sleeves up a bit. Compared to Saturday's road ride, starting at 05:20, the run wasn't too bad. Unless it hits close to zero, it's a case of vasbyt for the start, and enjoy the warmer winter (chills) as the run progresses.

[Jaws677]

I seriously struggle to train in winter. On Saturday morning it was 3 degrees in the Cradle and I was wearing normal summer tights with a long sleeve shirt and short sleeve shirt... I thought I am going to die. I only took off my long sleeve after 15 kilometers.

 

I run with long tights and sometimes two long sleeve shirts and a beanie if it is very cold.

 

If it is really cold (July/ early August) I go to the gym.

I ran the cradle loop on Sunday morning. I started at 5:30. I had a banana in my camel back that I wanted to eat halfway but I couldn’t because it froze

[SwissVan]

No, because he won last year's South African race he could choose where he wants to participate this year. He chose Zug.

I see the guy that won in Zug has beaten him with 600m.

Thanks!

 

So not only a good runner but a clever guy

????

[SwissVan]

Anything below 16 :whistling:'c I will use a long sleeve running shirt with another shirt beneath it . We are not used to cold weather here in the Lowveld. But this year sofar has been a bit cold.

Haha you sound just like those Durbanites by the sea

19 and less out come the jerseys and jackets

 

In winter I’ll usualy have long tights over short tights, long socks to close the ankle gap, running T shirt with a long sleeve winter top (long collar to keep neck warm). If it’s really cold -5 or less then maybe a light weight running jacket over the 2 other shirts.

 

Hardly ever wear a cap, just a headband to cover my ears and gloves for the fingers. After a few km’s the gloves and headband usualy come off.

[shaper]

I asked a while back about winter gear as I was unsure. Cycling definitely needs more layers (possibly the higher speed, lower HR, and less movement on the bike).

 

After a number of replies to my post, I ended up buying a cheap-ish long sleeve shirt from Edgars (their inhouse brand), as well as some woolen gloves from Dischem (orange to match my Team Vitality shirt, and Versus socks).

 

Yesterday I ran with a buff, TV shirt above the L/S shirt, shorts, socks and shoes. It was chilly at first but then I started over heating around the 7Km mark. Removed gloves and buff, and unzipped the L/S shirt and pulled the long sleeves up a bit. Compared to Saturday's road ride, starting at 05:20, the run wasn't too bad. Unless it hits close to zero, it's a case of vasbyt for the start, and enjoy the warmer winter (chills) as the run progresses.

This time of year 8 degs and above I run with a compression top and arm warmers and then the Club running vest on top, still in shorts. I have a buff and decide last minute whether I will need it for my neck as a peak cap is usually warm enough to keep my head warm. (no buff needed at Colgate, especially as was doing the 32km)

 

Compression top is a tight fit and light, so keeps the body warm at the cold start and wicks away sweat good enough so that I don't overheat.  As the day gets hotter during the run I can pull the arm warmers down to around my wrists so that don't overheat.

 

When it gets really cold at the start (0-4 degs), I may go to tights, buff around the neck, buff on head and gloves.  If a training run, ! may also wear a gillet to protect the chest from the cold wind, which can open if I get hot.

Edited May 7, 2018 by shaper

[CobusV]

Anything below 16 :whistling:'c I will use a long sleeve running shirt with another shirt beneath it  . We are not used to cold weather here in the Lowveld. But this year sofar has been a bit cold.

Klomp sissies!

[ScottCM]

Haha you sound just like those Durbanites by the sea

19 and less out come the jerseys and jackets

 

 

 

Funnily enough i was just talking to my GF this morning about the day i relocated to Jhb from Durbz. I left Durbz at 04:30 on the 27th of June and it was 17deg, i arrived in Jhb at 13:00 and it was -1. Needless to say, that winter was the coldest of my life. Thankfully it doesn't get that cold anymore - Touch wood. 

[Prince]

Any advice on Achilles tendon treatments?

[Andrew Steer]

Congrats to Renier Grobler. 2nd at Zug Wings for Life World Run and 6th OVERALL in the world. 

The first guy almost ran a Comrades 

 

WFL World Run.JPG

 

Just on this, I saw that the winner was actually an armchair athlete - still ridiculously impressive, but gives a bit more of an understanding on how he got so damn far...

[Gringo]

Hi Guys,

 

I need your advice! With Comrades coming up in 1 months time, old Murphy reared his ugly head and I have an ITB strain on my right knee. Probably the result of hill training and also the long millage I have done over the last couple of months.

 

I know this is subjective BUT for those who have had this issue before, What is the average healing/down time for an ITB (Mild Strain) niggle? I am seeing a physio on Friday and doing all the required stretches to the glutes and quads. Also whats your thoughts on dry needling and cortisone injections?

 

I just want to sort this out as soon as possible. Not worried about adding on more millage at this stage as I have already done plenty training (1000km).

 

Thanks guys

[dave303e]

Hi Guys,

 

I need your advice! With Comrades coming up in 1 months time, old Murphy reared his ugly head and I have an ITB strain on my right knee. Probably the result of hill training and also the long millage I have done over the last couple of months.

 

I know this is subjective BUT for those who have had this issue before, What is the average healing/down time for an ITB (Mild Strain) niggle? I am seeing a physio on Friday and doing all the required stretches to the glutes and quads. Also whats your thoughts on dry needling and cortisone injections?

 

I just want to sort this out as soon as possible. Not worried about adding on more millage at this stage as I have already done plenty training (1000km).

 

Thanks guys

 

 

Go see a Doc, they can tell how bad it is and what the best action will be for you and for comrades in 1 month.

 

I managed a 500km expedition race 5 weeks after ITB release surgury, but mine was really bad like I couldn't run to the bathroom without feeling it.

[Barry Stuart]

Hi Guys,

 

I need your advice! With Comrades coming up in 1 months time, old Murphy reared his ugly head and I have an ITB strain on my right knee. Probably the result of hill training and also the long millage I have done over the last couple of months.

 

I know this is subjective BUT for those who have had this issue before, What is the average healing/down time for an ITB (Mild Strain) niggle? I am seeing a physio on Friday and doing all the required stretches to the glutes and quads. Also whats your thoughts on dry needling and cortisone injections?

 

I just want to sort this out as soon as possible. Not worried about adding on more millage at this stage as I have already done plenty training (1000km).

 

Thanks guys

 

So, this struck my wife about three weeks ago and, irritatingly, just hit me this morning. I had to hobble the downhills on a 5km TT. I'm on my way to Physio this afternoon but the consensus I've received so far, from two excellent physios is:

 

• Reduce my distance but don't stop running or I'll tighten up in other areas and have even more problems

• Speedwork is probably better than slow runs right now. It'll use more range in my stride. The suggestion was 200 and 400m intervals but with a walk back to the start rather than a slow jog.

• I was told not to foam roll the IT band as it could aggravate it further when it just needs to heal. Rather ice it after runs and then use heat packs later. Plus lots of stretching.

• I was also told that it's not going to get worse, there won't be any catastrophic failure, I must just woman up* and endure it until it heals.

 

Why are you waiting until Friday to see the physio?

 

*On that note, my wife ran her 60km a week ago with painful ITB from the very start. She's made of iron.

[shaper]

ITB,

• Physio immediately and have the needles
• Physio will show you how to use tape to support knee and ITB band
• keep running shorter distances
• Glutes, abductor and flexor stretches
• No foam rolling
• Alternative ice and heat packs after any running
• Rest leg whenever possible.

Should see recovery of the ITB in around 3 weeks.

 

I did Ironman last year with an ITB (mild strain) 10 days after getting it and also did CPT marathon with a recurring ITB which was not so mild, which I had for 5 weeks prior to running.  For the CPT marathon I wore a medical brace to give the knee some additional support.  15kms into the race it started to hurt a lot and still finished in a respectful time (not walking once).  Had physio on it in the tent after the race and next morning was walking without issue.... so can be done!