Anyone here tried this new thing called "jogging" ?

beano.79

F Me In The Brain said:

beano.79 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Good work SC, just keep moving!

One week out from the 26.2.  

Feeling ready?

I think so.  Visiting family the last 4 days and half of them are sick.  Hoping that doesn't kick me, but otherwise think I'm as ready as I'm gonna be!

Looking forward to hearing about it! 👌

beano.79

curmudgeoness said:

beano.79 said:

curmudgeoness said:

I gave the new Brooks Ghost Max a go today. They're just awesome. Fifteen miles, felt great and ready to go another fifteen. So comfortable! Worth every penny. :-)

What type of shoe are they? Max cushioned?

Yes, it's a max cushioned version of the Ghost. It also features a "rockered midsole." Meant for longer runs (13+ miles), weighs 9/ 10 oz.

I didn't expect the shoe to make such a difference, but, wow!

They sound interesting, definitely a great feeling when a shoe just clicks like that

mcgruff10

GlowGirl said:

mcgruff10 said:

Hey I know you guys know this but make sure you stretch and take care of your achilles!  I ruptured mine in August by a simple weight shift of backwards to forwards; I just started walking again this past Wednesday.  I can't get on a treadmill until 9-11 months post surgery, who knows about trail running.  getting old sucks.  

Sorry you are dealing with this. Are you in PT right now?

Yes I go to PT 3x a week for the next few months.

Spiritual_Chaos

F Me In The Brain

2023 marathon in the books.  I PRd by 23 minutes, although I missed my goal by 24 minutes.  Was on pace halfway through but just could not gut out the back pain as we started on downhill miles....and then my knee decided that it hates me with a passion.  Wanted to walk but walking actually hurt significantly more than running.  So, I ran very slowly the last hour.     
I feel awful, which is what one deserves for doing this at 49 yrs of age....and I'm happy to finish and feel this poorly.  
We are a sick lot!

beano.79

F Me In The Brain said:

2023 marathon in the books.  I PRd by 23 minutes, although I missed my goal by 24 minutes.  Was on pace halfway through but just could not gut out the back pain as we started on downhill miles....and then my knee decided that it hates me with a passion.  Wanted to walk but walking actually hurt significantly more than running.  So, I ran very slowly the last hour.     
I feel awful, which is what one deserves for doing this at 49 yrs of age....and I'm happy to finish and feel this poorly.  
We are a sick lot!

Great job mate! Always have to be happy with a PB time by that far! I won't ask if you enjoyed it 😂

GlowGirl

F Me In The Brain said:

2023 marathon in the books.  I PRd by 23 minutes, although I missed my goal by 24 minutes.  Was on pace halfway through but just could not gut out the back pain as we started on downhill miles....and then my knee decided that it hates me with a passion.  Wanted to walk but walking actually hurt significantly more than running.  So, I ran very slowly the last hour.     
I feel awful, which is what one deserves for doing this at 49 yrs of age....and I'm happy to finish and feel this poorly.  
We are a sick lot!

Great job!! I can't even imagine running a marathon. I am sorry you had some pain. I hope you are feeling better now.

F Me In The Brain

Thanks yall.  

PJ-Cubs

F Me In The Brain said:

2023 marathon in the books.  I PRd by 23 minutes, although I missed my goal by 24 minutes.  Was on pace halfway through but just could not gut out the back pain as we started on downhill miles....and then my knee decided that it hates me with a passion.  Wanted to walk but walking actually hurt significantly more than running.  So, I ran very slowly the last hour.     
I feel awful, which is what one deserves for doing this at 49 yrs of age....and I'm happy to finish and feel this poorly.  
We are a sick lot!

Congrats on the massive PR!

Do you think you will do another marathon?  

F Me In The Brain

Thanks.
Not sure.  Doc told me to stop running back in 2021 and I instead shifted away from long races ( had just done a 50k, had done a few marathons within the year plus preceding) and I just wanted go do longer runs, spend more time running, and try again.  
I may focus again on doing 5ks, 10ks,10 miles, and perhaps Halfs moving forward.
My sister is killing me to do obstacle races with her.  She is a Spartan veteran.   

Time will tell. 

Have a 5k (and a 1 miler with the 9 yr old before the 5k) on Dec 10th but no other races booked right now.    Still want to get below 20 minutes as an old fart in the 5ks.

NewfieintheUSA

F Me In The Brain said:

Thanks.
Not sure.  Doc told me to stop running back in 2021 and I instead shifted away from long races ( had just done a 50k, had done a few marathons within the year plus preceding) and I just wanted go do longer runs, spend more time running, and try again.  
I may focus again on doing 5ks, 10ks,10 miles, and perhaps Halfs moving forward.
My sister is killing me to do obstacle races with her.  She is a Spartan veteran.   

Time will tell. 

Have a 5k (and a 1 miler with the 9 yr old before the 5k) on Dec 10th but no other races booked right now.    Still want to get below 20 minutes as an old fart in the 5ks.

Awesome job! I can't wait to get back to running. 

I have a nerve study tomorrow to hopefully figure out wth is up with my hip/pelvis. Pretty sure it's a nerve impingement.  I'm signed up for a marathon in late April, need to get back to running soon if I have any hope of running it.

F Me In The Brain

Hope you learn good news tomorrow!

PJ-Cubs

F Me In The Brain said:

Thanks.
Not sure.  Doc told me to stop running back in 2021 and I instead shifted away from long races ( had just done a 50k, had done a few marathons within the year plus preceding) and I just wanted go do longer runs, spend more time running, and try again.  
I may focus again on doing 5ks, 10ks,10 miles, and perhaps Halfs moving forward.
My sister is killing me to do obstacle races with her.  She is a Spartan veteran.   

Time will tell. 

Have a 5k (and a 1 miler with the 9 yr old before the 5k) on Dec 10th but no other races booked right now.    Still want to get below 20 minutes as an old fart in the 5ks.

A sub-20 minute 5K would be impressive (I think that is 6:20ish pace).  I had that goal a few years ago but I do not think it is happening.  I am going to try and stick with an annual marathon and some half marathons to see if I can break 4 hours before I get too old.  Recover is getting much more difficult after my mid 40s.

PJ-Cubs

NewfieintheUSA said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Thanks.
Not sure.  Doc told me to stop running back in 2021 and I instead shifted away from long races ( had just done a 50k, had done a few marathons within the year plus preceding) and I just wanted go do longer runs, spend more time running, and try again.  
I may focus again on doing 5ks, 10ks,10 miles, and perhaps Halfs moving forward.
My sister is killing me to do obstacle races with her.  She is a Spartan veteran.   

Time will tell. 

Have a 5k (and a 1 miler with the 9 yr old before the 5k) on Dec 10th but no other races booked right now.    Still want to get below 20 minutes as an old fart in the 5ks.

Awesome job! I can't wait to get back to running. 

I have a nerve study tomorrow to hopefully figure out wth is up with my hip/pelvis. Pretty sure it's a nerve impingement.  I'm signed up for a marathon in late April, need to get back to running soon if I have any hope of running it.

Would you let me know what the nerve testing is like?  I have a back issue that leads to nerve problems in my leg (leading to glute and hamstring weakness) but I have never had the nerve testing done.  

NewfieintheUSA

PJ-Cubs said:

NewfieintheUSA said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Thanks.
Not sure.  Doc told me to stop running back in 2021 and I instead shifted away from long races ( had just done a 50k, had done a few marathons within the year plus preceding) and I just wanted go do longer runs, spend more time running, and try again.  
I may focus again on doing 5ks, 10ks,10 miles, and perhaps Halfs moving forward.
My sister is killing me to do obstacle races with her.  She is a Spartan veteran.   

Time will tell. 

Have a 5k (and a 1 miler with the 9 yr old before the 5k) on Dec 10th but no other races booked right now.    Still want to get below 20 minutes as an old fart in the 5ks.

Awesome job! I can't wait to get back to running. 

I have a nerve study tomorrow to hopefully figure out wth is up with my hip/pelvis. Pretty sure it's a nerve impingement.  I'm signed up for a marathon in late April, need to get back to running soon if I have any hope of running it.

Would you let me know what the nerve testing is like?  I have a back issue that leads to nerve problems in my leg (leading to glute and hamstring weakness) but I have never had the nerve testing done.  

I will, I've been told it's not pleasant, but not terrible either 

NewfieintheUSA

PJ-Cubs said:

NewfieintheUSA said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Thanks.
Not sure.  Doc told me to stop running back in 2021 and I instead shifted away from long races ( had just done a 50k, had done a few marathons within the year plus preceding) and I just wanted go do longer runs, spend more time running, and try again.  
I may focus again on doing 5ks, 10ks,10 miles, and perhaps Halfs moving forward.
My sister is killing me to do obstacle races with her.  She is a Spartan veteran.   

Time will tell. 

Have a 5k (and a 1 miler with the 9 yr old before the 5k) on Dec 10th but no other races booked right now.    Still want to get below 20 minutes as an old fart in the 5ks.

Awesome job! I can't wait to get back to running. 

I have a nerve study tomorrow to hopefully figure out wth is up with my hip/pelvis. Pretty sure it's a nerve impingement.  I'm signed up for a marathon in late April, need to get back to running soon if I have any hope of running it.

Would you let me know what the nerve testing is like?  I have a back issue that leads to nerve problems in my leg (leading to glute and hamstring weakness) but I have never had the nerve testing done.  

The nerve testing they did for me wasn't too bad. It mostly focused on my right leg though. Not very uncomfortable, the shocks were not very intense.

Now some if the muscle testing wasn't great. They stick a small needle in some muscles, have you engage the muscle and relax it. The needle going in wasn't bad other than the side of my foot. Engaging my back muscles with the needle in it, was not something I'd choose to do again though 😵 

Ultimately they didn't find much with the testing, other than ruling a bunch of things out. The dr who did the test is pretty certain my issue is inflammation of the adductor magnus, and said treatment options include trigger point injections, and therapeutic ultrasound. 

I meet with the sports medicine Dr next week to confirm treatment plan.

beano.79

F Me In The Brain said:

2023 marathon in the books.  I PRd by 23 minutes, although I missed my goal by 24 minutes.  Was on pace halfway through but just could not gut out the back pain as we started on downhill miles....and then my knee decided that it hates me with a passion.  Wanted to walk but walking actually hurt significantly more than running.  So, I ran very slowly the last hour.     
I feel awful, which is what one deserves for doing this at 49 yrs of age....and I'm happy to finish and feel this poorly.  
We are a sick lot!

How is that recovery going?

F Me In The Brain

First morning where I am walking around normally.  Won't run again until Monday, I think, and I'm for sure still sore.  

GlowGirl

Take it easy today for sure. Just stuff yourself with food like the day is meant to be 😀

PJ1973

Great job on the marathon! You've earned your rest!