Exercise club

[AvidFan]

Phew! First in a couple of weeks after being too busy and also my weird knee issue last week. Knee still a bit funny but it seemed to be more when going up steps/stretching than actually running. It held up for 4 miles, by which time it was pitch dark. Not sure how much I'll get out over Christmas hols so will just get in anything I can when possible, better than nothing at all! About to have shower and rub diclofenac gel on my knee just in case there's any inflammation - it felt iffy, but not too painful during the run.

 

[Kiwi2016]

Well did the treadmill 3.3 miles in an hour....will slowly work up some more speed (and hopefully calories....lol.)

 

[Kiwi2016]

That giving yourself a break is always important. For both the rest which being relaxed can be very important and also pushing too hard you can over do and try to go for too much too quickly.

You're very kind....thank you!

 

[Windhover]

I managed to get past various excuses and did a 5k today. It took me about 40 minutes. Gloomy, dark gray cold day, so I didn't overheat lol.

 

[AvidFan]

Just did a slow gentle 5k as it was getting dark. Took it easy as after last run I had one weird hip spasm that was utter agony - but only happened the once getting up from the sofa 🤷‍♂️ No pain during either run. I think I might have over strained the hip stretching in the cold so I missed the hip flexor thinggies out today and it hopefully won't happen again!

 

[KM76710]

Did the exercise bike for 30 minutes. With the next two days being holiday definitely a good time to relax and take off from all but needed tasks.

 

[Windhover]

yoga, and a core workout

hip flexors can be weird @AvidFan . I had a lot of trouble and then had my feet worked on by a good podiatrist, and that fixed the hip flexor. lol Everything's connected, and I'm just glad for the healing touch of the podiatrist. It was nice too because she took a look at my choice of running shoes and approved them.

 

[Windhover]

lol Did not feel like doing the usual 5k byt I decided to get outside despite the cold and slogged about 4.2k.

 

[Keeno]

Managed to do 5 min's on the Speedball (to help with my coordination) which is crap but considering whats happened to me and how fast i hit, for a 15 stone man, its not that bad, I think the smell of piss in the street earlier on did me some good 😁 I still can't type for very long though.

 

[AvidFan]

I've not been out this week it's been too wet and blowing tornadoes, literally!

 

[Windhover]

Be safe @AvidFan

I managed a 30 minute yoga sssion, and got my pland up to 1.5 min. lol

 

[KM76710]

Made the post office trip walk to and fro. Fairly nice clear weather for it, just a bit chilly.

 

[Windhover]

my pland

sorry blasted typo That's supposed to say plank.

 

[AvidFan]

sorry blasted typo That's supposed to say plank.

I have pland to do planks but keep neglecting to get as far as getting down to try. Maybe I need a New Year resolution thinggy to keep trying 🤔

 

[Windhover]

I have pland to do planks but keep neglecting to get as far as getting down to try. Maybe I need a New Year resolution thinggy to keep trying 🤔

🤓 A while back a coach told me that planks and some other core exercises could help my running and might prevent my little pains from turning into injuries. Not that it's fun, though I'm glad I feel a bit stronger now. And much less issue with hip flexor after a run, since making myself do core 2x a week.

 

[Windhover]

Just a couple miles' run this evening, as medicine to try and halt the progress of the descent

 

[Windhover]

A 5k this morning, very slow. Better than nothing.

 

[AvidFan]

A 5k this morning, very slow. Better than nothing.

Much better than nothing!

 

[AvidFan]

Last little 5k in the last dying light of 2023. Drizzly run but quite fun.

 

[AvidFan]

First 5k run of the year. Took it slow and easy and hip pain seemed to stay away. Also did a 10-15 second plank, the plank was definitely harder than the 40 minute run 😂