A brief update
It's October and I've not updated this site since March. Very remiss of me.
All I can say is that since I started running soon after my 40th birthday in January 2006 I've done:
5k race x 5
5.6k race x 1
10k race x 4
8.2m race x 1
10m race x 5
Half marathon x 2
Lined up in the next 6 months are:
8m race x 1
10k race x 2
10m race x 1
Half marathon x 1
16m race x 1
PLUS
I've applied (2nd time) for the Flora London Marathon - eeek
A more interesting update to follow soon - probably
10 comments:
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At last an update :-)
Where do you find all these 10 mile races? The only ones I know are cabbage patch & GSR I think.
John
No knee support in the October photo! I hope this means your knees are better. Nonetheless, as a middle aged runner, also with a knee problem. I would be very interested to hear from a real runner, rather than a salesperson, just how useful knee supports are. If you think there they are worthwhile, do you have any thought about the best type?
I gave up my knee supports after someone said they were weightlifting ones! I have to say they were purely psychological.
Thanks. I have mild rheumatoid arthritis, but I have found that running (without using any knee support) has led to a reduction in knee pain. However, I am a bit concerned that I might nonetheless be causing some long-term damage. I am torn between doing squats to strengthen the muscles around the knee and the fear that squats might be even more damaging. The question of the risks of doing squats appears to be a continuing debate.
Peter
I find squats very painful. What part of the world are you from? Go and see a physio!
Thanks. I agree that I should take account of the physio’s opinion. I tend to question all sources of information, and therefore try to get as wide a range of opinion as possible. Physios differ in their opinions regarding the dangers or benefits of running for a person with established (but mild) arthritis of the knee. Some research studies suggest that exercise can be more beneficial than harmful for people with arthritis, though there are mixed opinions regarding the loading the affected joints. At this stage, my conclusion is that in my own case, strengthening the muscles around the knee has been helpful, decreasing pain during both walking and running. In particular, I think that the most important thing is strengthening the muscles that stabilise the knee when it is slightly flexed at foot-strike. One potentially useful exercise is shallow squats over a limited range from full extension to 30-45 degrees of flexion. These require an eccentric contraction of the quads. However, because shallow squats don’t engage the hamstrings very much, I also do the Nordic hamstring exercise and hamstring hip-lifts, to minimize risk of imbalance between hams and quads. Also, when running, I find it is best to land on the forefoot, so that the calf absorbs much of the impact. However, I am as sceptical of my own opinions as I am of anyone else’s, so I am always pleased to hear about other people’s experiences. Your helpful comments have confirmed to my scepticism about knee supports. Regarding your question about my location, I am in Nottingham.
Peter
John,
The logo on your running singlet led me to the Fetch web site. In the talk section there is a great thread on efficient running styles, which has given me a lot of food for thought. In the past few days I have been posting some of my thoughts there (under the name Canute) and have received some really helpful feedback So thanks for the signpost that sent me there
Peter - glad to be of service
John,
Your blog, including the pictures of your knee supports (and then bare knees) and your Fetch singlet have led me along an interesting path via the Fetch efficient running thread to a blog of my own in which I hope to encourage discussion about efficient, injury free, running, starting from the ideas of Gordon Pirie. I would really value any comments from runners on these ideas. If you are interested, the site is at http://canute1.wordpress.com/
Best wishes for 2008
Canute
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