Nobby's Sick - The Get Well Thread. (Read 1508 times)

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Thanks, Bugs! I'll check into that. BTW, where did your name come from? When I see that, it makes me think of running on the trails in the evening...and the bugs I have to pick out of my teeth afterwards. Wait...I didn't mean anything personal by that... (Crap. I need to learn how to type with my mouth closed.)

It is a real child hood nickname. I was given a bugs bunny shirt on that said "BUGS" and would not take it off. So you see I am the bunny not the pest, but maybe both applies. Your name reminds me of running into the woods to find a john/bathroom. Lets hope neither of us need a "john" on tomorrow's long run.

I had never thought about that, but you make a very good point, Bugs! I don't know what it is about running in cold, damp weather, but it sure makes me "go" a lot. (Fortunately, mainly #1) I've been doing at least 10 miles every run since January, so you can imagine how inconvenient (glad I didn't say 'incontinent' ) it gets sometimes. I did 14 miles on Thursday, and had to stop 3 times during it. Believe me, I've mapped out quite a few places in the area where I can stop, so I can alter my run a bit to hit one of those if needed. Sometimes that is an advantage of running after dark... In daylight during winter, I have to be a bit more discreet.

Thanks! I'm not as fast as I used to be, or nearly as fast as I want to be, though! (Or is that just that obsession thing rearing it's ugly head again?) BTW, you've been hitting some pretty high-mileage weeks! Nice job!

Thanks! I'm not as fast as I used to be, or nearly as fast as I want to be, though! (Or is that just that obsession thing rearing it's ugly head again?) BTW, you've been hitting some pretty high-mileage weeks! Nice job!

Who is as fast as they want to be? Why don't you run recovery runs? Thanks for the mileage ego boost.. Sickness keeps messing with my long runs but I've good vibes for this weekend. 18 miles on a flat course should seem easy compared to the hills Nobby pulled me over.

I'm not really sick, but my back is stiff and sore on one side, and this has gone on for two weeks, and is getting old (well, just like me, but I don't like it ). I think it was a combination of doing a race on Sunday, March 1st, and driving/riding in the car to get home for 13 hrs the next day, and hovering over the computer for a couple of days after that. Has anyone had this problem, and have any advice? Every time I try to run, the jarring stops me, so all I can do is stroll. Nuts! Woods lady

Woods lady, I do have a sore lower back now and then. You're right, racing hard, then sitting in a car for a long time is the worst. When mine really starts to bug me, I get out my yoga videos. There are a couple of exercises that strengthen back muscles, and those really seem to help. I've been trying to do core strengthening exercises on a regular basis, and my back hurts a lot less often now. Some of the really good routines I've found are on www.runnersworld.com and www.mastertheshift.com That last one is a Nissan site, but Alberto Salazar has some GREAT videos there on training advice, exercises, and workouts. Put together a routine that spotlights your trouble areas, and do it consistently for a few weeks. I think you'll find it helps! One of the other real motivators for me was that note in my last Runner's World mag that said runners who did core exercises 4 times a week cut an average of 30 seconds off their 5K times. Heck yeah, I'll do them! Good luck with it!

Woods Lady, I'm glad your back is better! It seems like whenever I strain muscles in my back, they take FOREVER to get better. Sometimes, I'm not known for my patience, though... It almost seems like you did that backwards. Most people start running, then have to go to PT. You went to PT, then started running. That's cool, though, it got you started in something you love! Fartlek literally means 'speed play.' People have different ways of doing it, but it really boils down to throwing fast segments of different lengths into your runs. It might be structured, like this: 1 mile warmup, 1 mile fast, 1 mile easy, half mile fast, half mile easy, etc. You can do that by time, too. (5 minutes fast, 5 minutes easy, 2 minutes fast, 2 minutes easy, ...) Or, it might be totally random and unstructured, like: Warm up with easy running until you feel ready, then run fast to the first house on the left, then easy for 5 minutes, then fast for 6 telephone poles, slow until the corner, fast until the next road, etc. The main thing is to use both long and short periods of faster running (not all out, just about 5K race pace for shorter stuff, about 10K pace for the longer). Don't wear yourself out by going too long or too fast. Remember the second part - play. It should be fun. Mix it up, try it on trails, roads, you can even do these on a treadmill. If you run with a friend, alternate. You pick one fast part, they pick the next. It's a great way to get in a fast workout without feeling like it's work. BTW, I just looked at your profile...Is that a typo, or did you really run a 5K in 13:38?

Sorry Nobby, there was a horrible mixup. My address, which was only supposed to be the billing address got entered in ship to field...

Freudian slip. Hey, I look pretty good in drag... if I shave my legs. Will that do for ya? Get feeling better soon!

Yep, my back got better, and I had about a week to get in shape. I was soooo happy just to be there and do an 8K. I am tryng to do 10K before '09 is over, and this was my first big jump up in distance. I felt that back thing come back just a little at about mile 3, but by the end of the race, I didn't feel it. I kept telling myself to run straight, and even out the use of my back and arms on each side. I was aware of my posture, trying not to bend over, or hang my head, but to run proud. I also rolled my shoulders a time or two. I did what I could do when I could do it. It is amazing what the body can do, given a fair chance! If you like, you can read my RA log. Thank you for asking. Bragging a little is just such fun. Have a good running week.