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16 Aug
11:04pm, 16 Aug 2024
172 posts
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OO61
Looks lovely hillstrider.
I'm feeling better thanks so back on it after a few days rest
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17 Aug
3:23pm, 17 Aug 2024
15,722 posts
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hillstrider
0061, I'm glad to hear that you are back on it now after a few days rest.
This morning was a solo 6.74 miles in the forest, including 5k on the 800 metres grass and gravel track. It was much tougher than parkrunning, especially with no runners to latch on to. I did, however, run each mile quicker than the previous one, with a finishing sprint.
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18 Aug
10:35am, 18 Aug 2024
2,717 posts
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WtnMel
I spoke to my local running shop yesterday. They don't stock Hoka, which is a shame. But the manager, on asking what I currently wear, said I would probably find the Hoka shoes a bit narrow. Then he explained the latest iteration of Saucony Guide (a make/model I have used for the last decade) has been re-designed and now incorporates a midsole rocker. I'm in town for the coffee & chat meet-up so will head to the shop to see them and if they have my size and seem to suit, will probably get a pair.
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18 Aug
3:23pm, 18 Aug 2024
22 posts
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Aquarius
A very useful visit to the podiatrist WtnMel (a resource not used enough by runners, in my opinion) I have the limitus version in both big toes - probably due to my bunions - and they crack alarmingly when I flex my feet to go on tip toes. I've used orthotics now for years, both for walking and running. I'd steer clear of MBT shoes if I were you. About 10 years ago, following a calf injury I was advised by an NHS podiatrist to get some "rocker" shoes, such as MBTs. I got a pair in the sale (still well over £100) and wobbled about on them for weeks. The calf injury worsened to the extent I was sent to a physio, then a neurologist, who in turn sent me to a hospital consultant who specialised in lower leg injuries. As soon as I entered his consulting room he pointed to my shoes and said they need to go in the bin right now! He then went on to tell me that he and his colleagues saw many cases of torn achilles as a result of people wearing MBTs, and was furious that someone in the medical profession hadn't bothered keeping up with medical literature and was still recommending them. I should point out that the NHS podiatrist I saw had a rather lazy attitude to treatment, the private one I see from time to time however is excellent and very knowledgeable. I see from your latest post that you are considering getting a pair of Saucony Guide, I hope they do the trick for you.
Your run yesterday HS sounds a toughie, well done for increasing the pace throughout and managing a sprint at the end. Great photos of your run on Thursday, that looks like a nice place for a quiet solo run, away from the crowds.
Glad to hear you are fully recovered 0061. I'm intending to do Blyth, however it all depends on my latest injury, see below....
Yesterday I had a faster than usual parkrun (on a flatter course than my local one) and was really pleased to get near my pb for that course, also pleased with my 69.98 AG. However, after a slow walking start, due to numbers, once I got going I managed to turn my right ankle quite badly on a loose stone. I thought I'd have to pull out, but hobbled on for a while in the hopes that it would get better as the run progressed, which it did. I made a mental note to ice it when I got home (why are mental notes so easy to forget?) but by the time I got home, then did some jobs, then went to the supermarket, needless to say I forgot all about it. Until my ankle decided to remind me. It suddenly became really painful, and I spent the rest of the day with my foot raised and two ice packs - one around the foot and one on the ankle. It's a little better today, but I don't think I'll be running for a few days. I think I've mentioned I have a trail 10k this coming weekend, so I'm hoping my ankle will be back to normal by then. I'm in two minds about doing another 10k a couple of days later, so I may have to give Blyth a miss, or jog and walk it.
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18 Aug
4:24pm, 18 Aug 2024
15,727 posts
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hillstrider
WtnMel, I hope that you were able to purchase a suitable pair of Saucony trainers today.
Aquarius, I see that you also have problems with your feet, and have now badly turned your right ankle on a stone. It's definitely a good idea to rest it for a few days, and then, hopefully, you will be able to run the trail 10k at the weekend.
Well done for your parkrun at near to your pb, with an AG of 69.98%. So close to the elusive 70%. It almost makes up for the turned ankle.
Yesterdays 5k round the 800 metre gravel track was tough, especially doing it solo. I'm sure that it would have been much quicker on "a proper" 400 metre track though.
This morning was a solo 6.52 miles in the forest, but not round the track!
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18 Aug
5:16pm, 18 Aug 2024
2,718 posts
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WtnMel
HIllstrider- sorry, I lead you astray as I meant to write I'm in town for coffee & chat tomorrow! So will pop along to the running shop after I've seen my u3a friends. Well done re your recent training (track 5k; 6.5ml forest run).
Aquarius - thanks for the heads-up re MBT shoes. I had looked them up but they all seemed to be more expensive than I wanted to pay. The local running shop did also mention Brooks Ghost but they won't be in stock until the end of next week. So I'm hopeful the Saucony Guide 17 shoes he mentioned will still be in stock (they are at the moment as I just checked). Sorry to hear you've turned your ankle. You may recall I did that a number of times when I ran and became quite familiar with my talo-fibular ligament on the outside of my heel which was the one I usually managed to strain.
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18 Aug
10:30pm, 18 Aug 2024
178 posts
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OO61
You are going well hillstrider most impressive.
Wtnmel sorry I can't help with shoes. I do have a pair of hokas but don't really rate them. Mine feel quite wide though.
Sorry about your ankle Aquarius. The 10k is 27th so you have plenty of time to decide. My guess is that's enough time to recover but let's see.
I ran a decent parkrun and a long run today which was very tough. We're in London visiting our daughter then keswick later this week.
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19 Aug
4:18pm, 19 Aug 2024
2,720 posts
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WtnMel
They didn't have any Saucony Guide 17 in stock when I went to the running shop earlier - the manager is going to order in some and I'll get a call in a few day's time when they have arrived. I tried on a couple of other makes that have midsole rockers (Altra(?); Brooks) but I wanted to try the Saucony before deciding.
OO61 - I see you are on your travels again .. hope it all goes well.
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19 Aug
5:07pm, 19 Aug 2024
15,735 posts
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hillstrider
0061, thanks, my running seems to be going well at the moment 🫰
Well done for Saturdays decent parkrun, and yesterday's long run. I hope you are having a good time in London, and good luck in Keswick later this week.
WtnMel, I hope that when they eventually arrive, the Saucony Guide 17 prove to be suitable.
I had a very enjoyable 9.61 miles run in the forest this morning with the Sarah's. Conditions were ideal, weather and terrain. 🌞
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20 Aug
7:22am, 20 Aug 2024
181 posts
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OO61
It's been lovely in London with 3 sunny days. On Sunday we saw a free concert in Greenwich Park, and yesterday visited the Post Office museum and the Tate modern. The post office includes a train ride in the tunnels below ground which used to be used to transport mail across London between stations and sorting offices. I'm not a huge fan of modern art but the building (a former power station) is very impressive. Back home today to the North- after a last run in Greenwich Park.
Shoes are big decision and investment Wtnmel so best try them if possible.
Hope the good weather lasts for the forest runs hillstrider.
Hope you make it to Blyth Aquarius, I managed to get an entry although not doing the GP.
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