…and possibly one diaster about to happen. Things have been much better, and although I still get the odd shin pain I decided that after a long period of strengthening exercises I’d give it another go. I fixed my treadmill recently to prevent it slipping. …
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Haven’t been able to run for two weeks now. My legs tingled constantly – every minute – for the best part of this time. After starting and really getting into it, it’s been quite depressing knowing after just a few runs my legs are in …
Read MoreAaaaarrgghh!
This is bad. My shins are REALLY hurting today, and my legs are tingly a lot too. I knew I’d pushed it yesterday, but felt alright last night. I’ve had shin splints years ago when doing a bit of running and sometimes with footy, but …
Read MorePush it good
Let’s see what this 2008 Andy in his high-tech gear can do! Decided to push it hard and push it fast to see how much I’m capable of right now. Three miles on concrete, up some steep but short slopes at a 10:16 pace. Set …
Read MoreGradually going further
Getting into the swing of things now. Ran a bit further along the cycletracks, and would have made 2 miles if I hadn’t been looking at the wrong figure. Condition Before: Calves a bit tight Condition After: Felt quite good. Slight shin pain. muscles feel …
Read MoreTight calves
Only did a mile outside tonight, but my calves now feel very tight. Beginning to wonder how out of shape my legs are! Need to get them in condition otherwise going to have problems. Good pace (< 10 minute mile) but nowhere near as comfortable …
Read MoreMessage to all staff
I’m even further committed now. I thought I’d tell everyone at work so they’d know why I may be hobbling around in the mornings soon, and to let them know about my chosen charity (Dreams Come True). Plenty of encouragement, so I mustn’t let them …
Read MoreLet’s try out the new gear!
After spending all that money on my new gear, I couldn’t wait to try it all out! So with my sparkling new bouncy trainers, high-tech shorts and top, fancy silver socks, and the Nike+ strapped to my wrist I set out on the paths down …
Read MoreKitted out
Went to a sports shop to get my running gait analysed and pick up some decent trainers. The video cam in the shop showing how I run picked up I slightly overpronated, so they helped me pick some suitable trainers to help provide more stability. …
Read MoreSystems check
Let’s face it: getting older sucks. My legs certainly feel ten years older, and after many years of niggling injuries from footy they could be in for a shock when I start training regularly. I may have not put on a lot of weight since …
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