Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Mudsimus]

Realistically I think the 2 hour marathon is a many years away... But I would love to be proven wrong

Like one of the commentators said, after seeing this effort he believes that sub 2 will never be broken. Today was just the perfect run.

 

I dont think sub 2 will be broken in the next 30 years. It will take some brilliant science and or chemicals.

[Mudsimus]

It was beautiful to watch! Perfect conditions for him. I wonder if he is planning to run a sub 2 marathon? To improve by another 1min 39 seconds sounds impossible.

Kipchoge said afterwards that he wants to run a sub 2:01. He probably only has 2 or 3 competitive marathons left in him. Berlin next year might be even more spectacular.

[shaper]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/athletics/2018/09/16/eliud-kipchoge-smashes-marathon-world-record-berlin/

[Hacc]

This photo says it all.

[Andrew Steer]

I can totally run a couple hundred meters at that pace... insane stuff. I would say sub 2 is not likely, but taking over a minute off the record says something already. And he also ran negative splits. This guy is just not from our planet and it would be foolish to write anything off.

 

And how cool that he such a nice quiet humble guy... in the land of Serena's and Ronaldo's what an absolute treat that is 

[Mudsimus]

Some motivation for the week. Something all runners can take from this is the consistent splits. Even at that pace he kept enough in the tank for a negative split. Without pacemakers.????

[ABrooks]

Morning all, not sure if this is the correct place to ask, so just point me in the right direction if not.

 

Some background:

I used to run long distance during my high school career, nothing crazy, the odd 10km here and there and dualathlon, I completely stopped running in my first year of university. I also played hockey throughout my school years and about three years into Varsity, I stopped after an injury to my knee where I decided to rather stop playing. I started cycling about three years back.

 

Over my university career I tried getting back into running as a means to stay fit, but the problem was that I got severe pain in my shins while running. The pain would start anytime between about 200m and 2km. I just assumed I needed to take it slow and rest a bit, but it never went away so i stopped completely and just cycled. 

 

Now I am at the point where I don't have time to cycle long enough during the week for me to benefit from it. I want to start running again and went on my first run again yesterday. As usual the pain returned within the first 200-400m, it is just a dull pain in the beginning getting worse as I go on, the pain is on the outside half of my leg and towards my ankle on the front. It became too painful (burning sensation) to continue at about 1km where I stopped, as soon as I stop the ankle feels stiff for a few steps and then return to normal with no pain. If I start again after stopping and the pain went away it would come back very quickly. 

 

I hope my explanation makes sense, I want to know what steps can I take to prevent this from happening? I always enjoyed running and want to get back to it. 

[JuddMan]

This weekends achievement by Kipchoge has got me absolutely fired up! I bought a new pair of running shoes on Saturday and so badly wanted to have my first run in them on Sunday afternoon (alas, assignments due today were restrictive). But building my base starts this week! I'm going to start with morning runs on Tuesday and Thursday with a weekend run on either Saturday or Sunday. Done some research/reading over the weekend and going to start small. targeting 10 to 15 km per week and following the 10%/20% rule.

 

 

I got a pair of Maxed running shoes (fit is good, quite light, colours are cool). I know they not the best, but I spoke to a number of people who said they will be fine do the distances I am covering. Will be buying a decent pair (Brooks, New Balance etc) in about November/December. Can't believe what a new pair of shoes does in terms of motivation.

[Stretch]

This weekends achievement by Kipchoge has got me absolutely fired up! I bought a new pair of running shoes on Saturday and so badly wanted to have my first run in them on Sunday afternoon (alas, assignments due today were restrictive). But building my base starts this week! I'm going to start with morning runs on Tuesday and Thursday with a weekend run on either Saturday or Sunday. Done some research/reading over the weekend and going to start small. targeting 10 to 15 km per week and following the 10%/20% rule.

 

 

I got a pair of Maxed running shoes (fit is good, quite light, colours are cool). I know they not the best, but I spoke to a number of people who said they will be fine do the distances I am covering. Will be buying a decent pair (Brooks, New Balance etc) in about November/December. Can't believe what a new pair of shoes does in terms of motivation.

Nothing wrong with maxed... Can buy 5 or 6 pairs for the same price as top brand shoes

[ScottCM]

[JuddMan]

Nothing wrong with maxed... Can buy 5 or 6 pairs for the same price as top brand shoes

 

Absolutely, my pair cost R400 so I am quite happy.

[Stretch]

Morning all, not sure if this is the correct place to ask, so just point me in the right direction if not.

 

Some background:

I used to run long distance during my high school career, nothing crazy, the odd 10km here and there and dualathlon, I completely stopped running in my first year of university. I also played hockey throughout my school years and about three years into Varsity, I stopped after an injury to my knee where I decided to rather stop playing. I started cycling about three years back.

 

Over my university career I tried getting back into running as a means to stay fit, but the problem was that I got severe pain in my shins while running. The pain would start anytime between about 200m and 2km. I just assumed I needed to take it slow and rest a bit, but it never went away so i stopped completely and just cycled.

 

Now I am at the point where I don't have time to cycle long enough during the week for me to benefit from it. I want to start running again and went on my first run again yesterday. As usual the pain returned within the first 200-400m, it is just a dull pain in the beginning getting worse as I go on, the pain is on the outside half of my leg and towards my ankle on the front. It became too painful (burning sensation) to continue at about 1km where I stopped, as soon as I stop the ankle feels stiff for a few steps and then return to normal with no pain. If I start again after stopping and the pain went away it would come back very quickly.

 

I hope my explanation makes sense, I want to know what steps can I take to prevent this from happening? I always enjoyed running and want to get back to it.

The only advice I have for you is going to see a biokinetikist for a full assessment program. It's gonna cost you about 2k for the requisite 4 odd sessions... But he/she will tell you exactly what's going on by looking at your running stride, your balance and your muscle strengths

[Stretch]

Some motivation for the week. Something all runners can take from this is the consistent splits. Even at that pace he kept enough in the tank for a negative split. Without pacemakers.[emoji15]

When I did my mile attempt I did the first km in 3.01. I almost died after... He did significant sub 3's for 42 kilometres...unreal!

[Chris_]

We were glued to the TV for the full 2 hours! It was the absolute best.

 

What a legend - not just the saying, but a REAL legend

[Hacc]

When I did my mile attempt I did the first km in 3.01. I almost died after... He did significant sub 3's for 42 kilometres...unreal!

I see km 22 is a 2:36 split! It that when he dropped the last pacer?

[Ferret69]

I see km 22 is a 2:36 split! It that when he dropped the last pacer?

 

 

22km split is only 900m from the 21.1 split to 22km Mark

 

So in essence still running 2.55 pace