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Financially, a running club makes a lot more sense, particularly if you're shelling out every year for temp licenses. Also, some of the big races (Comrades, Two Oceans) require that you be a member of a club. If you only do a few runs a year, it probably isn't worth it. But the social aspect of a club is great. Would join just for that!
 
i tried to run this afternoon, from the get go i felt so uncomfortable, my leg leg sore at the hamstring tendons, my right leg sore at the shin, gave up 1km in, came home, roolled the hamstring a bit, rubbed in some deep heat, will have to see how it goes, i just don't get it
 
handyman007 said:
I've mailed two of the local running clubs, yet to receive a reply. Thanks for the advice.
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If you are in Joburg, you should come join us at Run Zone. Club is based at Northcliff Country Club. Awesome vibe and fantastic club runs. I know email responses might be a bit slow, but that is because the admins are so busy organising runs all the time, so best to just pitch for a run. Follow them on facebook for updates.

Every Saturday and Sunday there are club runs at two different starting times (06:30 and 07:00 now in winter). Every 5kms there are water tables and route options in 5km increments from 5km to 25km normally. In Comrades training season the long runs go up to 50ish kms. They ask for a R30 donation when attending such a club run for non-members, but this is totally voluntary.

Wednesday nights are time trials, with 5km and 8km options at 17:45. This is free for anyone.
 
Steamy Tom said:
i tried to run this afternoon, from the get go i felt so uncomfortable, my leg leg sore at the hamstring tendons, my right leg sore at the shin, gave up 1km in, came home, roolled the hamstring a bit, rubbed in some deep heat, will have to see how it goes, i just don't get it
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left hamstring/tendon is sore af, at this rate i wont be doing PR tomorrow
 
Not a member of a running club, but Im running a cycling club and I am swimming with a club.

At the end of the day I just enjoy the social aspect of the a club and I found that I do a lot less when Im training alone.
 
Steamy Tom said:
left hamstring/tendon is sore af, at this rate i wont be doing PR tomorrow
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I usually ice the sore area after a run, shower to heat it up, ice again for 10 mins, bandage at a medium tightness then sleep. Stops the area from swelling and speeds up recovery.

I have a genetic condition that effects bones and tendons sucks but this seems to keep most niggles where they should be as niggles

Follow for a few days if the pain doesn't subside you gotta get it checked out, usually cortisone pill form and if its serious a big cortisone (steroid) injection into the tendon, hurts like hell but in 2 days you are better.
 
Scary_Turtle said:
I usually ice the sore area after a run, shower to heat it up, ice again for 10 mins, bandage at a medium tightness then sleep. Stops the area from swelling and speeds up recovery.

I have a genetic condition that effects bones and tendons sucks but this seems to keep most niggles where they should be as niggles

Follow for a few days if the pain doesn't subside you gotta get it checked out, usually cortisone pill form and if its serious a big cortisone (steroid) injection into the tendon, hurts like hell but in 2 days you are better.
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jeepers, i will try the icing, i will also maybe go get a new pair of shoes, i think i might have walekd the other ones flat already (i was on a small trip where lots of walking was involved and the only takkies i ended up having was my running shoes)
 
so i skipped PR, walking feels fine but i can feel my legs are tender. I am also starting to suspect it was my shoes, im suprised how they can be worn out so fast, I mean I know they are cheap on the running scale but so many comrades and marathon runners use them...

Anyway, I went and bought a pair of their marathon runners that have the comfort padding, will see how it goes from there.

I need to go get an ice pack now, prob dischem i guess.
 
gifs said:
If you are in Joburg, you should come join us at Run Zone. Club is based at Northcliff Country Club. Awesome vibe and fantastic club runs. I know email responses might be a bit slow, but that is because the admins are so busy organising runs all the time, so best to just pitch for a run. Follow them on facebook for updates.

Every Saturday and Sunday there are club runs at two different starting times (06:30 and 07:00 now in winter). Every 5kms there are water tables and route options in 5km increments from 5km to 25km normally. In Comrades training season the long runs go up to 50ish kms. They ask for a R30 donation when attending such a club run for non-members, but this is totally voluntary.

Wednesday nights are time trials, with 5km and 8km options at 17:45. This is free for anyone.
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RZ runner here! Can't recommend them enough. Such a great vibe every weekend. You have runners of ALL backgrounds.
 
182.5km tracked since i started running in March, of which the majority was in the Mr price basic runners, add on the walking, maybe i can see how they are worn, i did the "twist" test also and they appear to have more give than they should but not quite what is deemed as replaceable (based on that test) anyway, will see how the new ones go.
 
gifs said:
If you are in Joburg, you should come join us at Run Zone. Club is based at Northcliff Country Club. Awesome vibe and fantastic club runs. I know email responses might be a bit slow, but that is because the admins are so busy organising runs all the time, so best to just pitch for a run. Follow them on facebook for updates.

Every Saturday and Sunday there are club runs at two different starting times (06:30 and 07:00 now in winter). Every 5kms there are water tables and route options in 5km increments from 5km to 25km normally. In Comrades training season the long runs go up to 50ish kms. They ask for a R30 donation when attending such a club run for non-members, but this is totally voluntary.

Wednesday nights are time trials, with 5km and 8km options at 17:45. This is free for anyone.
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In Boland, but thanks for the reply.
 
I ran the Northgate 10K yesterday, my fastest time on it, so I'm pretty pleased.
 
My local club responded to my e-mail, R 150 club fees and R 100 for a vest. Cheap as chips, so I will join.
 
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