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[Binary_Bark]

Nice one. That's quite a hilly 5.6KM so it might be why you're feeling it a bit. You could also try slowing it down a bit, last thing you want is another injury.

Tried a slower pace, just can't do it

 

[wise_guy]

Parkrun website post all non active PR’s, its a huge list. Where can I find out parkrun’s that reopened?

I really do miss my 5km jog a week!

Go to the results page on the PR website.
All the latest PR events are listed.

 

[wise_guy]

Went for a run yesterday after a long hiatus with injuries. Was okay, at one stage everything started to go fuzzy and wobbling, with pain starting again in knee and hip joint.
Will see how things are tomorrow afternoon to go for a run again.

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If no pain initially but only starts after about 3k's it's a good sign that it's tendon and not bone.
During a run the quad muscle starts to tension, puts pressure on both insertion points - knee and hip thus causing irritation.
Try stretching quads, tfl and psoas muscles to reduce tension. This is great move but modify it by doing a leaning over to opposite side and twisting the torso.

 

[Binary_Bark]

If no pain initially but only starts after about 3k's it's a good sign that it's tendon and not bone.
During a run the quad muscle starts to tension, puts pressure on both insertion points - knee and hip thus causing irritation.
Try stretching quads, tfl and psoas muscles to reduce tension. This is great move but modify it by doing a leaning over to opposite side and twisting the torso.

Will take a look at the video. For me its inside and only on the right hand side

 

[Agent_Smith]

I highly recommend a chiropractor. A lot of my issues a few years ago were due to everything being out of alignment which started to pull on muscles and joints into runs. I knocked 12min off my half marathon pb at the very first race after going to see one. I know they aren't for everyone but just getting everything realigned makes such a huge difference.

 

[wise_guy]

Will take a look at the video. For me its inside and only on the right hand side

It's usually/mostly only on one side. A slight weakness anywhere can cause problems throughout the entire chain.

If you're standing and looking down the top of your kneecap will be at 12 clock. Patella tendon issues with be around 1:30 and ITB is at 3.

 

[Binary_Bark]

I highly recommend a chiropractor. A lot of my issues a few years ago were due to everything being out of alignment which started to pull on muscles and joints into runs. I knocked 12min off my half marathon pb at the very first race after going to see one. I know they aren't for everyone but just getting everything realigned makes such a huge difference.

Sorry, but I don't trust quacks

 

[zerocool2009]

Go to the results page on the PR website.
All the latest PR events are listed.

Its all (not) your parkrun!

Its asif PR’s are now in ghost mode! Lol

 

[RunningFromFat]

Its all (not) your parkrun!

Its asif PR’s are now in ghost mode! Lol

I think you're wrong. You just click the parkrun results tab , not a link below, and it lists multiple parkruns with official results and runners.

 

[Charlesjjm]

I think you're wrong. You just click the parkrun results tab , not a link below, and it lists multiple parkruns with official results and runners.

That's historical info. 25 parkruns opened on the 1st of June 2021, but as far as I can see, they've all been closed again subsequently. Therefore, it's back to (not)parkrun for the foreseeable future.

 

[Pudding McTwinkle]

Hills this morning. Foookin chilly in the Highveld.

 

[Binary_Bark]

Thought I'd go for a run this afternoon, but still some soreness. Not going to risk an injury again. Will see tomorrow.

 

[Pudding McTwinkle]

Thought I'd go for a run this afternoon, but still some soreness. Not going to risk an injury again. Will see tomorrow.

Are you stretching?

 

[Binary_Bark]

Are you stretching?

yes, yes I am

 

[RunningFromFat]

I've read that static stretching before a run can be bad for you. I haven't stretched before my runs and have been fine. for the past 7 weeks. I just maintain my core workout and stretches at gym and cooldown stretch after my runs to keep flexible.

 

[wise_guy]

Its all (not) your parkrun!

Its asif PR’s are now in ghost mode! Lol

19 June results

results | parkrun South Africa

www.parkrun.co.za

 

[zerocool2009]

19 June results

results | parkrun South Africa

www.parkrun.co.za

Baie dankie! Ek sal loer!

 

[InvisibleJim]

I've read that static stretching before a run can be bad for you. I haven't stretched before my runs and have been fine. for the past 7 weeks. I just maintain my core workout and stretches at gym and cooldown stretch after my runs to keep flexible.

You should use dynamic stretches like leg swings and heel-to-toe walk as the last part of your warmup after rotational exercises and a few minutes light cardio. Note that dynamic stretches (particularly leg swings) are different from ballistic stretches which can have a higher injury risk.

 

[wise_guy]

I've read that static stretching before a run can be bad for you. I haven't stretched before my runs and have been fine. for the past 7 weeks. I just maintain my core workout and stretches at gym and cooldown stretch after my runs to keep flexible.

True

 

[AlmightyBender]

I've read that static stretching before a run can be bad for you. I haven't stretched before my runs and have been fine. for the past 7 weeks. I just maintain my core workout and stretches at gym and cooldown stretch after my runs to keep flexible.

Yep that is totally correct. Here is a really good demo of what active stretches and warmups you can do before a run. You'll notice it really isn't much. I've been implementing these before runs and squash sessions and I have to say it is helping me a little not not pick up as many little niggles. Little niggles eventually turn into visits to the bio...