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Post by MMX on Jun 7, 2012 11:30:52 GMT -5
Yeah I have been trying to follow that too. So far I am doing pretty good. Much better than before at least.
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Post by meguro on Jun 7, 2012 13:46:57 GMT -5
Do not resume your training if you feel any discomfort or even a trace of pain.(Kurz) Easy enough to understand, so why do we find it so hard to follow? Gary Oh sure, now you tell me. (rubs sore shoulder)
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Post by GJEC on Jun 8, 2012 11:42:08 GMT -5
"Any idiot can face a crisis, it's the day to day living that wears you out" - Chekhov, Anton
That is so true and it's spooky how it exactly reflects my current situation.
Gary
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Post by meguro on Jun 8, 2012 13:02:56 GMT -5
Don't tell me you'd rather rush into a burning building than ferry the kids around to after school activities.
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Post by GJEC on Jun 8, 2012 14:16:27 GMT -5
LOL
I certainly would. The excitement of rescue work is hard to describe to others, but if you're well trained and in a good crew, you feel immortal. Rescuers take risks for people they don't know and will rarely meet again. There's no steady depletion of energy, just a surge of adrenaline and controlled aggression.
These days, dealing with a constant stream of demands on my time from several different directions wears me out.
I still enjoy the coaching and my own training, but not the guilt I feel if it takes up too much time or causes family stuff to be cut short.
Gary
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Post by senshido on Jun 8, 2012 14:28:56 GMT -5
that's a difficult one Gary, I try to find a happy medium, which is usually not so happy for me!!
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Post by GJEC on Jun 16, 2012 12:09:16 GMT -5
Bugger!
I felt a slight twinge yesterday just behind my left hip (doing sandbag shouldering) and I thought I'd got away with it as I stopped immediately and cooled down properly.
Felt OK at training this morning but just sat in a chair for 45 minutes and struggled to stand up.
If I was a horse they'd have shot me by now.
Gary
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Post by MMX on Jun 17, 2012 12:53:23 GMT -5
Glute or hip flexor? I was sore in the same spot a few weeks ago and did stretches to get rid of the tightness.
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Post by GJEC on Jun 17, 2012 13:30:38 GMT -5
Right in the glute.
Took a long walk today through some local hills and it warmed up nicely. Some deep stretching when I got home and it feels good now.
The trouble with getting older is that mistakes can take careful management. On the other hand of course you still want to challenge yourself and not just stick to safe and comfortable exercises.
Gary
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Post by meguro on Jun 19, 2012 10:10:11 GMT -5
The trouble with getting older, for me, is forgetting the lessons it took me so long to learn.
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Post by GJEC on Jul 26, 2012 11:23:13 GMT -5
After years of soreness in my right ankle (following a both sided avulsion fracture in 1989) I finally decided to try barefoot(ish) running. Running on the beach on holiday was great (my wife refuses to let me pack trainers anyway so it was as good a chance as any)
After talking to a mate of mine who runs 10k's in Vibrams, he watched my running style and decided I was a very pronounced 'heel striker' and suggested some entry level Merrell shoes.
Not cheap, but a bit of a grippy sole with just a bit of cushioning. I usually run on grass anyway due to the aforementioned ankle problem, so I'm good to go ...
Three short runs later, no ankle problems but my calf muscles are on fire. This could go either way. I'll either re-learn a more effective running style or bugger my calves up completely.
Anyone want to take bets?
As a bonus though, kettlebells outdoors with thin soles feels absolutely as nature intended. I don't want to risk stepping on something sharp - barefoot - with heavy iron overhead so these thin shoes are just the ticket.
Crack on!
Gary
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Post by meguro on Jul 26, 2012 11:42:15 GMT -5
Skipping rope is a great prep for barefoot style running. Another thing you might consider is running with flip-flops (aka thongs-wait, did I just cause a bad mental image?). Yeah, the flip-flops force you to adopt a bare-foot running posture and foot strike. If you heel strike while wearing flip-flops, they fly off your feet.
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Post by curlbroscience on Jul 26, 2012 13:34:40 GMT -5
I can relate. I ran 3 miles in Vibrams to see how my cardio was improving. It did, but my calves did not get that memo.
If you don't like the questions that Vibrams tend to bring up, New Balance Minimus running shoes now have Vibram soles.
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Post by MMX on Jul 26, 2012 14:21:30 GMT -5
I do all my training in either Converse All Stars or my Adidas Skeletoes(a Vibram copy) as they are both thin sole with no heel padding.
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Post by Ros on Jul 27, 2012 1:56:44 GMT -5
I think I run on the balls of my feet even in trainers - wow, am I actually doing something right for a change? ;D
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