pointyfootball Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Also- a question for anyone who has had knee/leg surgery. Part of my lower leg is numb after my ACL surgery. And tonight after running, the outter edge and most numb area hurts like pin/needles poking me. Anyone ever experience this? I've had ACL replacement surgery but haven't experienced that pain. It might be shin splints, which can cause pain anywhere from your ankle to just below your knee. If my memory serves me correctly, people with flat feet tend are more prone to shin splints. Problem with SS is you can't (shouldn't) run through the pain. Rest, ice, stretching and Ibuprofen. I'm an engineer, not a doctor, but I have HAD shin splints, when I was younger. I've focused on my running form (foot strike area) and been careful about not doing too many hard runs in a week, or increasing my mileage too fast. Good luck, PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Anyone running Leesburg 10k this weekend? Or know anything about the course? Thinking of doing it as a 6 mile training run with different scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Anyone running Leesburg 10k this weekend? Or know anything about the course? Thinking of doing it as a 6 mile training run with different scenery. Here is a course map: http://leesburg10k.potomacriverrunning.com/userfiles/file/Leesburg%2010K%20Certification%20Ma__.pdf Also, a great site here for you DC area runners: http://www.runwashington.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Here is a course map:http://leesburg10k.potomacriverrunning.com/userfiles/file/Leesburg%2010K%20Certification%20Ma__.pdf Also, a great site here for you DC area runners: http://www.runwashington.com Thanks for the map. I had seen it but was hoping someone would have some insight into the terrain. I have biked out in the Leesburg area quite a bit and know that it can be pretty hilly. Wasn't sure if the run route would be that way or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 They've changed the course again ... http://leesburg10k.potomacriverrunning.com/userfiles/file/Leesburg%2010K%20Certification%20Ma__.pdf Potomac River Running are organizing it and they know their stuff. The sections along Catoctin Circle and the W&OD Trail at the end aren't especially wide, so if there's a big entry (and you're passing slower runners who went out too quick) it may be hard work. The section outside Leesburg on Dry Mill Road should be nice and it's all fairly level with not much elevation change. EDIT: Dry Mill Road runs almost parallel to the W&OD trail for that part of the course and the elevation does rise about 100 feet over a stretch of two miles to the turnaround point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks for the map. I had seen it but was hoping someone would have some insight into the terrain. I have biked out in the Leesburg area quite a bit and know that it can be pretty hilly. Wasn't sure if the run route would be that way or not I saw it described as a "rolling" course which is code for lots of hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 There's hills and there's hills: Note the fearsome Boston Marathon and "Heartbreak Hill" in the bottom left of the image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 They've changed the course again ... http://leesburg10k.potomacriverrunning.com/userfiles/file/Leesburg%2010K%20Certification%20Ma__.pdf Potomac River Running are organizing it and they know their stuff. The sections along Catoctin Circle and the W&OD Trail at the end aren't especially wide, so if there's a big entry (and you're passing slower runners who went out too quick) it may be hard work. The section outside Leesburg on Dry Mill Road should be nice and it's all fairly level with not much elevation change. EDIT: Dry Mill Road runs almost parallel to the W&OD trail for that part of the course and the elevation does rise about 100 feet over a stretch of two miles to the turnaround point. I saw it described as a "rolling" course which is code for lots of hills. Thanks for the info. Probably decide a little closer...like Saturday! I do second Corcaigh's endorsement of PRR...they are a first rate business in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I do second Corcaigh's endorsement of PRR...they are a first rate business in my opinion. The principals (Pugsleys and Shapiros) are good people with a real passion for the sport and its development. And if you buy stuff from their stores they're happy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The principals (Pugsleys and Shapiros) are good people with a real passion for the sport and its development.And if your buy stuff from their stores they're happy too. Do they offer posters to this thread a discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I do second Corcaigh's endorsement of PRR...they are a first rate business in my opinion. I third the endorsement. I've been very pleased with the shoes they helped me pick out. Just finished 13 miles about a half an hour ago. RAAAAR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I third the endorsement. I've been very pleased with the shoes they helped me pick out.Just finished 13 miles about a half an hour ago. RAAAAR!!! That is a pretty long run! I bought a pair from them and then happened to find the exact same ones about 4 months later for half the price. It was after the new model came out. I think I just accidentally started running in the old ones again. I guess if it is difficult to tell the difference then it is time for new ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I third the endorsement. I've been very pleased with the shoes they helped me pick out.Just finished 13 miles about a half an hour ago. RAAAAR!!! Impressive, especially in today's "black flag" weather. I went for a water-less 26mi bike ride and about died. Hot, humid, hills AND windy? No way I was running today. There would have been some serious chafing going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Impressive, especially in today's "black flag" weather. I went for a water-less 26mi bike ride and about died. Hot, humid, hills AND windy? No way I was running today. There would have been some serious chafing going on. Oh I was on the Dreadmill today with two fans on me. Fortunately I've got a TV/DVD player in the room. If anyone needs to know some good movies to run to, I'm your man. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just finished 13 miles about a half an hour ago. RAAAAR!!! Is there a Marine Corp Marathon in your future, Henry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I hope to get about six in later this evening. With luck the storms passing through will clear out by then and make it pleasant. An easy four last night sucked in the heat and humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Is there a Marine Corp Marathon in your future, Henry? Guilty. Provided my legs don't fall off during my training. So far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 6 miles tonight including 10 X 200 meters @ mile pace w/ 200 meter jogging recoveries. Temp was 85º, heat index was 95º. What a pleasure. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I'm not going thru 15 pages of posts, but I'm glad this thread is here. Does anybody have a half marathon training schedule that they have personally used? Preferably in the 12 week range. I'm 6'1", 265 (down 50 since March) and have no problem running for 30-45 minutes right now. I want to run a half-marathon, and eventually a full one, so bad. I hear the runner's high is amazing, narcotic-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I'm going to need a new pair of running shoes soon. Has anyone tried running the Reebok Zigtechs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heytred Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Been running in my new Nike Free Run's for about a week now and I'm lovin' em. So much better than the two year old Asics I've been hoofing it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Tyson Gay beat Usain Bolt in the 100 meters today in a Diamond League meet in Stockholm: http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Gay-beats-Bolt-in-100-meters-in-Stockholm-606085.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 And Chris Solinksy ran 12:55 for 5k. Not quite the AR but not too shabby for a big fat dude, as he is sometimes described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 And Chris Solinksy ran 12:55 for 5k. Not quite the AR but not too shabby for a big fat dude, as he is sometimes described. And was what, 5th? Tough field! Plus, he was the only competitor in the top 12 that wasn't Kenyan or Ethiopian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Last week I finished up my quarter-mile repeats and on Tuesday I'm running my first tempo run. Four miles at 8:45 a mile (which may not seem that fast to real runners but it's fast to me.) My long runs are up to 19 miles so I'm sure I have the endurance, I just hope my legs are up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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