ILX running running thread

Under the knee would indicate Patellar tendinitis. I had that back when I started running 3 years ago. Custom orthotics probably resolved that for me. Or at least there was a correlation of when I got them.

I've also read that you should strengthen your quads.

you can get custom orthotics in any running store, right? is that the same thing as customised running shoes? i guess they'll be able to advise how long it'll be before i can run at all, too.

Custom ones where they take a cast of your feet come from a doc, most likely a podiatrist. Also, not cheap if your med insurance doesn't cover them.

You can get insoles like Superfeet in running stores. I wear those in my every day shoes.

yeah i just googled - NOT cheap O_O

i have no idea whether i'd be able to get them on the NHS though. i guess it's a doc appointment next for me then. sigh, i really hoped this problem would go away by itself.

any advice on knee support btw? the range available is really confusing me - seems like you can get them for anything between £4 to £30.

You can get insoles like Superfeet in running stores. I wear those in my every day shoes.

superfeet are good. i'd also check out powerstep

I haven't had much experience with knee support. If probably start with the one that is just a strap beneath your knee.

Serpentine AC have a good directory of reputable physios and podiatrists in London: http://www.serpentine.org.uk/pages/advice_health.html

It's always important to find a physio who knows something about running and isn't just going to tell you to take three months off.

Just ran 10.8 miles this morning, went with friends so we pushed each other a bit more. Legs ache but I am so pleased with it. I LOVE RUNNING.

jeezo! well done, R.

I went about 3 miles today, strangely thrilling in the sub zero foggy weather. I'm going a bit ahead of the plan La Lechera linked me to, not that i'm pushing myself too hard just that I'm enjoying it and it's kinda boring to walk half of it. I don't think I'm doing too much atm.

Just did 10 miles myself...no epiphany to speak of, but I'm slowly getting back into racing shape.

it's 24º and i have lost motivation :(

my sidewalks are covered in sheets of ice and i can't run outside, so i have lost my mojo as well. i only missed one day this week, but i feel like such a sloth.

:(

yall behold the forecast for my current location - havent been out for a couple days due to feeling under the weather - feeling sort of better but doesnt look like ill be running til at least tuesday

http://grab.by/8wLo

My last two runs have been sub 15 degrees. It's not bad at all with the proper tights/top/wind breaker. Mt fingers get the coldest. I need to pick up some hand warmers.

yeah i generally draw the line at single digits, dont think ive ever been out in sub zero

Average temperature of my Dec/Jan runs: 26.35 degrees.

I do wish it was warmer. Warmer is nicer.

thought u lived in l.a.

other jeff!

Jeff vs. jeff

lmao ok im registering sock puppet accounts for everyone via using trick capitalization

I would consider a winter home in LA.

I know there aren't a lot of North Americans on this thread, but tonight I saw the ESPN "30 for 30" doc about Terry Fox ... nothing makes you feel lazy and unmotivated like a documentary about a cancer survivor who ran a marathon every day for months ON ONE LEG.

nice little photo exhibition -- 100 mile runners at the finish line

http://www.flickr.com/photos/larrygassan/sets/72157625283244363

they look zoned

i like the jesus looking guy

I would like to run a 100 miler.

that's ant0n krup1cka, one of the 3 or so fastest ultra guys in the world right now; he has a fantastic blog where you can read about how he runs 150-180 miles per week, and also see youtubes of the walkmen and local natives O_O

antonkrupicka.blogspot.com

sorry, real link

http://antonkrupicka.blogspot.com

xp re: jesus looking guy, btw, sorry

I dislike that guy. Too earthy.

I like him better than Ryan hall. But I like cutting my toenails more than Ryan hall as well.

i don't know much about ryan hall ;_;

i follow & watch a good # of the trail ultra guys & gals, much more interesting

Too god-y and too earthy are my biggest runner turnoffs. I like secular futurist runners.

i like earthy folks. who needs technology or y'know, a real job or life??

i can totally see how people get like this, based on my first 4/5 months of running. it really starts to consume your mind.

i ordered the watch yesterday guys

so watch out

Which watch?

garmin 405cx

nice, you'll love it.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=1498758429359

u ran 15 miles, on purpose

this guy is bonkers http://wpblogs.runningtimes.com/blogs/antonkrupicka/2010/11/08/ring-the-peak-trail-circumnavigating-pikes

he is the most fascinating ultrarunner bar none

like, i would LOVE to have his life if i didnt already have a job, kid, wife, etc.

this post is p great too http://antonkrupicka.blogspot.com/2011/01/frequently-asked-questions.html

i second his love for the NB101 trail shoes, my favorites by far. gonna use them in a couple weeks at my first 50 miler

What's the longest distance you've done so far? 30 something?

37-ish

that run around pikes peak just makes me green w/ envy O_O