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Posted on 5/8/16 at 7:36 am to Old Sarge
Posted on 5/8/16 at 7:36 am to Old Sarge
Can a "retired" distance runner join the thread?
Me. Classic skinny distance runner. I raced all over the US until I retired from competitive running in my mid-late 40's. In my early 50's or so I quit running totally for a few years as I had 30+ years of aches and pains and I had no goals for my training. I lost running "direction" so to speak. Gradually I went from racing weight 6 feet, 135-142 (depending on age and distance) to last year's fat boy model. I don't know what I weighed as I was to embarrassed to get on the scale. I had an abortive return to running last summer but had hammy issues and couldn't understand why I made little progress, so I just pissed around with 3 or so miles a day for a few months. Late last year my wife made a comment which perked me up. I decided it was "time."
Currently I'm at my old maintenance level of 45-50 or so a week - just much slower. I'm lifting weights. At least that is what I am calling it. I have a set of bow flex hand weights and an adjustable bench. I'm a member of a gym, but only use it in inclement weather.
So, any running questions I'm happy to try to answer. In return I will certainly be asking weight lifting questions. I'm thinking of adding equipment and need some help.
By the way, I cut calories, walk, run and lift. We are empty nesters so I have plenty of time before and after work. I lost the fat suit and am approaching the "B" standard for one of my old sponsors. Who knows I may start racing on on the senior masters circuit.
Thanks to Sarge and all the posters here. You have inspired me.
For the poster with arch problems. Either plantar fasciitis or early signs of a stress fracture. Either can sideline you for a while. I'm a huge believer in rotating shoes. I use 2-3 pairs and get rid of them after 250-300 miles. During marathon season I once had top of foot pain. I found the problem to be a lacing problem. The lacing was causing irritation on the top of my arch. The pain was similar to that of a stress fracture - one of which I had in my late 20's.
Run hard, run strong.
Me. Classic skinny distance runner. I raced all over the US until I retired from competitive running in my mid-late 40's. In my early 50's or so I quit running totally for a few years as I had 30+ years of aches and pains and I had no goals for my training. I lost running "direction" so to speak. Gradually I went from racing weight 6 feet, 135-142 (depending on age and distance) to last year's fat boy model. I don't know what I weighed as I was to embarrassed to get on the scale. I had an abortive return to running last summer but had hammy issues and couldn't understand why I made little progress, so I just pissed around with 3 or so miles a day for a few months. Late last year my wife made a comment which perked me up. I decided it was "time."
Currently I'm at my old maintenance level of 45-50 or so a week - just much slower. I'm lifting weights. At least that is what I am calling it. I have a set of bow flex hand weights and an adjustable bench. I'm a member of a gym, but only use it in inclement weather.
So, any running questions I'm happy to try to answer. In return I will certainly be asking weight lifting questions. I'm thinking of adding equipment and need some help.
By the way, I cut calories, walk, run and lift. We are empty nesters so I have plenty of time before and after work. I lost the fat suit and am approaching the "B" standard for one of my old sponsors. Who knows I may start racing on on the senior masters circuit.
Thanks to Sarge and all the posters here. You have inspired me.
For the poster with arch problems. Either plantar fasciitis or early signs of a stress fracture. Either can sideline you for a while. I'm a huge believer in rotating shoes. I use 2-3 pairs and get rid of them after 250-300 miles. During marathon season I once had top of foot pain. I found the problem to be a lacing problem. The lacing was causing irritation on the top of my arch. The pain was similar to that of a stress fracture - one of which I had in my late 20's.
Run hard, run strong.
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Posted on 5/8/16 at 8:17 am to runningdog
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So, any running questions I'm happy to try to answer. In return I will certainly be asking weight lifting questions. I'm thinking of adding equipment and need some help.
Thanks for bringing your wisdom into this thread Runningdog. I am very glad you decided to say hi
I've taken the last week off due to being on the road and supervising crews in the field for 14-18 hrs a day. Have just been too sore and tuckered out to lace em up. This week I'm back to my home office and can start grinding again.
I've been battling a hammy for a while now and understand how it can really impact your running. How many months before it completely heals? I have a buddy that was an athlete in college tell me it could take a year unless I stop running completely for a month or so (which I refuse to do)
I'm currently hoping for a half marathon in the fall, I think I could grind out the distance now but I don't want to finish in the bottom of the pack
to your 40-50 miles a week, how many miles per run and how many off days between runs? Is it hilly where you are? What is your warm up? What is your cool down? Do you stretch any before or just after? What stretches do you do and which ones are best? I almost got my first 100 mile month last month but fell a few miles short when I took a 6-7 day stretch off while traveling
I'll say it again, thanks for joining in. I'm sure that we'll wear you out with questions
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:08 am to runningdog
So I did my third day in a row of running without a day off, that first mile sure is harder without the day of rest
I've also noticed that I run slower with my softer more cushioned shoes, I think they make me feel too comfortable taking bigger but slower steps and lifting my knees higher. Where with my firmer and more worn down shoes I take faster but small steps and keep my feet much closer to the ground trying to minimalize impact with the lightest steps possible.
And running in the cooler mornings really has gotten me closer to normal but the humidity is still a bear.
Should I stretch my strained hammy to help it heal faster or will that only make it worse? Any recommendations on how I can help it? It was super tight this morning for that first mile.
Thanks
I've also noticed that I run slower with my softer more cushioned shoes, I think they make me feel too comfortable taking bigger but slower steps and lifting my knees higher. Where with my firmer and more worn down shoes I take faster but small steps and keep my feet much closer to the ground trying to minimalize impact with the lightest steps possible.
And running in the cooler mornings really has gotten me closer to normal but the humidity is still a bear.
Should I stretch my strained hammy to help it heal faster or will that only make it worse? Any recommendations on how I can help it? It was super tight this morning for that first mile.
Thanks
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