Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[JuddMan]

Well done to all the guys that did soweto marathon and kaapsehoop [emoji106] fantastic results

 

Im busy training for my first half and did a 10km night run last week for some gauging and fun. 5km in was doing fantastic and really impressed with my pace. I was then hit with the worst stomach cramps and nearly didn't make the finish. Was forced to walk the last 4km.

 

Any idea why? And how do I make sure it doesn't happen again. Thanks guys

[Paddaman]

Well done to all the guys that did soweto marathon and kaapsehoop [emoji106] fantastic results

 

Im busy training for my first half and did a 10km night run last week for some gauging and fun. 5km in was doing fantastic and really impressed with my pace. I was then hit with the worst stomach cramps and nearly didn't make the finish. Was forced to walk the last 4km.

 

Any idea why? And how do I make sure it doesn't happen again. Thanks guys

You might have eaten or drunk a bit to soon before the start.  Pushing the pace may have increased the movement of food/liquid in the stomach, thus causing the cramps.  Alternatively, you could have launched to fast, which happens at the start of night races, which created a bit of a shock to the system.

[tjommies3]

Hi Guys and Girls

 

My Soweto experience yesterday has signalled my retirement. I did 12km in the first hour mainly due to the flats and downhills, I was feeling great. At 18km my ITB reared it's ugly head and that was my race. I walked the majority of the rest of the route, trying to run 400m and run 600m of every km. Slowly but surely, more niggles slowed me down due to overcompensation. It has been 'fun' at times but running is definitely not for me. I will now go for an assessment on trying to rectify the problems I am facing regarding my ITB but that's it for now, and probably for the rest of my days. Thanks to all for the chats and tips. Enjoy yourselves and be safe. Good luck to all of you in your races.

[Stretch]

Was my second marathon.

I had the run of my life.

 

The first 9 km was extremely congested and no where to go.

When we got back onto the main Kaapsehoop road going back to Nelspruit I thought to myself that I can forget about doing a good time as I was sitting with a 6:55 min/km avg.

But as soon as the road opened up I settled down and got into my own rhythm.

 

I kept looking at my watch to see what I HR was doing as I wanted to keep it low but with that monster of a downhill I also wanted to make the most of it without braking to much.

I went through halfway at about 2:07 something.

I knew I will be fine up until 24 km, from there I was just trying to not waste time at the water points.

I'm also not a water point potato eating person due to hygiene but Saturday I had to put it aside and I can report that I am still alive after having 3 potato pieces.

At 28 km I had a gel and was digging deep 28-30km.

At 35 I caught up with a fellow club runner and handed him my last gel as I was feeling OKish.

However that last bloody 4 km was long.

 

Crossing the finish line I busted into tears of joy.

My official time 4:27:38

I improved my previous marathon time by about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Superb carpet! Comrades qualifier done [emoji6][emoji16]

[Ronniek]

Hi Guys and Girls

 

My Soweto experience yesterday has signalled my retirement. I did 12km in the first hour mainly due to the flats and downhills, I was feeling great. At 18km my ITB reared it's ugly head and that was my race. I walked the majority of the rest of the route, trying to run 400m and run 600m of every km. Slowly but surely, more niggles slowed me down due to overcompensation. It has been 'fun' at times but running is definitely not for me. I will now go for an assessment on trying to rectify the problems I am facing regarding my ITB but that's it for now, and probably for the rest of my days. Thanks to all for the chats and tips. Enjoy yourselves and be safe. Good luck to all of you in your races.

 

Shees that’s rough hey. Know the feeling of trying to finish a race without being able to run a km without stopping. Itb shouldn’t be the end of it for you though. I made a successful recovery from it years back and haven’t looked back since.

[tjommies3]

Shees that’s rough hey. Know the feeling of trying to finish a race without being able to run a km without stopping. Itb shouldn’t be the end of it for you though. I made a successful recovery from it years back and haven’t looked back since.

 

Thanks but I'm not interested in running anymore. I will train for the sake of health and fitness, not for an event. I have always been an athlete so I will do something to stay in shape.

[SwissVan]

Thanks but I'm not interested in running anymore. I will train for the sake of health and fitness, not for an event. I have always been an athlete so I will do something to stay in shape.

Nothing wrong with that plan, running short distances a few times per week is ideal

 

IMO Saffas are ITB world champions thanks to the obsession with ultra distance events

[Rocket-Boy]

Thanks but I'm not interested in running anymore. I will train for the sake of health and fitness, not for an event. I have always been an athlete so I will do something to stay in shape.

There are other things to do in running besides long distance. Being a 5 or 10k specialist is super challenging in its own regard. I like to do the odd long race but also really enjoy faster shorter ones.

[Paddaman]

Thanks but I'm not interested in running anymore. I will train for the sake of health and fitness, not for an event. I have always been an athlete so I will do something to stay in shape.

Never say never.  I took a rest from running and cycling after 2013 Duathlon World Champs.  I took to sailing.  But when I got a Rhodes Run entry in 2017, I was motivated again to start off slowly.  I was happy to get to 6min/km for the first few months.  Now I am training around 4:45min/km after a year and a half.  Yes I still get some pains in the feet and have to take a day or two off to recover.  This year I have done 2 marathons (dischem and Jacaranda), a 38+km hobbit, a 32km(sunrise monster) and Rhodes at 50+km.  I also finish sub 45min on a 10km.  But still I am careful to race to much and train slowly and carefully.

 

Take 6 months off, take up another sport, like canoeing, sailing or swimming.  Give your mind and body a break and come back stronger and hungrier.

 

Remember age is a number, but growing old is not for sissies 

[SeaBee]

Thanks but I'm not interested in running anymore. I will train for the sake of health and fitness, not for an event. I have always been an athlete so I will do something to stay in shape.

That should be the main reason - health and enjoyment.

 

If I may say something - also give consideration to hitting the trails... 

[Chris_]

That should be the main reason - health and enjoyment.

 

If I may say something - also give consideration to hitting the trails... 

 

Beat me to it...

 

I don't know how it works but my wifes ITB has all but disappeared since we left the tar for off-road.

[Iron]

ok may have 2min of time from all you experienced runners .

 

i "tried " a easy recovery run this morning and holy molly my legs hatted me after kaaps ( i managed a limped 2km )

 

am i running again too soon ?

 

going riding this afternoon as im sure the low impact there will be a bit better on me.

[dave303e]

ok may have 2min of time from all you experienced runners .

 

i "tried " a easy recovery run this morning and holy molly my legs hatted me after kaaps ( i managed a limped 2km )

 

am i running again too soon ?

 

going riding this afternoon as im sure the low impact there will be a bit better on me.

I usually use a swim or a wattbike chilled session to ease back into it, get the blood flowing but not as hard as a run... Hr 120-140 on wattbike and just loosen it all up...

[Iron]

I usually use a swim or a wattbike chilled session to ease back into it, get the blood flowing but not as hard as a run... Hr 120-140 on wattbike and just loosen it all up...

lekker , thanks going to pedal later so kind of my thinking too .

 

thank you

[Mats]

ok may have 2min of time from all you experienced runners .

 

i "tried " a easy recovery run this morning and holy molly my legs hatted me after kaaps ( i managed a limped 2km )

 

am i running again too soon ?

 

going riding this afternoon as im sure the low impact there will be a bit better on me.

 

I had a 8km mtb ride yesterday afternoon.

My legs hated me on the 3% gradient to get back home before the rain started but o my soul that suspension felt so soft and smooth.

 

Legs are feeling much better today.

[JuddMan]

You might have eaten or drunk a bit to soon before the start. Pushing the pace may have increased the movement of food/liquid in the stomach, thus causing the cramps. Alternatively, you could have launched to fast, which happens at the start of night races, which created a bit of a shock to the system.

Thank you. Any dietary advice to make sure it doesn't happen?