Cyclists Always Say Hello But Joggers Not So Much.

[Mo1959]

It's not just you, I run three times a week but if I tried everyday my joints wouldn't like it, rest days are my favourite days.

My joints don’t like it either, but I am seriously stubborn and determined when it comes to a challenge.

 

[stephec]

My joints don’t like it either, but I am seriously stubborn and determined when it comes to a challenge.

That's why I never start those kind of challenges in the first place. 😂

I had a knee problem in the summer which was helped by online physio from Salford University's sports science department, they sent me emails with stretches and exercises that worked for me, I can see if I've still got them if you like?

 

[Mo1959]

That's why I never start those kind of challenges in the first place. 😂

I had a knee problem in the summer which was helped by online physio from Salford University's sports science department, they sent me emails with stretches and exercises that worked for me, I can see if I've still got them if you like?

Think it’s nerve damage from my back Colin. Two very bad bouts of sciatica which, even after the worst of the pain cleared, left some numbness in my legs and feet that’s never gone away and I think leg strength has reduced too. Can’t even push off from my toes now. Maybe should have had back surgery but it’s not always a success and I don’t want to end up worse! Happened to speak to my retired doctor who’s a keen runner and he says surgery is last resort and avoid if possible so I will just plod on the best I can.

 

[stephec]

Think it’s nerve damage from my back Colin. Two very bad bouts of sciatica which, even after the worst of the pain cleared, left some numbness in my legs and feet that’s never gone away and I think leg strength has reduced too. Can’t even push off from my toes now. Maybe should have had back surgery but it’s not always a success and I don’t want to end up worse! Happened to speak to my retired doctor who’s a keen runner and he says surgery is last resort and avoid if possible so I will just plod on the best I can.

Pilates did my joints some good, the gym I used to use had a class on a Monday night, trouble was my running club had a track night at the same time. 😊

 

[mudsticks]

It's not just you, I run three times a week but if I tried everyday my joints wouldn't like it, rest days are my favourite days.

Well in my professional capacity as a yoga teacher I have come across a lot of people who have b*ggered themselves up with pushing on through joint pain, in running and other sporting activities.

Even 'excessive' cycling.

I've been able to help some of them, but not all.
Once cartilage is gone it's gone, although they can do marvels with keyhole surgery on some repairs.

I want and need to carry on hillwalking, cycling, running, farming, and practising / teaching Yoga for as long as possible.

So I'm afraid I'm one of those dull old 'moderation in all things' (not including moderation) type people.

My joints don’t like it either, but I am seriously stubborn and determined when it comes to a challenge.

Just keep up with the stretching then.

Sciatica is often, but not always related to tight hamstrings.

And a narrowing and or compressing of the sacro iliac joint - that can be too much sitting.. Or sitting on cr*p chairs..

 

[stephec]

Well in my professional capacity as a yoga teacher I have come across a lot of people who have b*ggered themselves up with pushing on through joint pain, in running and other sporting activities.

Even 'excessive' cycling.

I've been able to help some of them, but not all.
Once cartilage is gone it's gone, although they can do marvels with keyhole surgery on some repairs.

I want and need to carry on hillwalking, cycling, running, farming, and practising / teaching Yoga for as long as possible.

So I'm afraid I'm one of those dull old 'moderation in all things' (not including moderation) type people.


Just keep up with the stretching then.

Sciatica is often, but not always related to tight hamstrings.

And a narrowing and or compressding of the sacro iliac joint - that can be too much sitting.. Or sitting on cr*p chairs..

My right knee started to make a grinding noise not so long ago, no pain but it did seem a bit weird when I first heard it. The physio reckoned that it was just the joint being out of alignment, which was causing the pain, and nothing permanent.

Luckily it seems as if she's right because plenty of stretches and strengthening exercises have settled things down, still taking my time building the running up again though, back in February I could run 11 steady miles easily, whilst 5 is enough at the moment.

 

[mudsticks]

My right knee started to make a grinding noise not so long ago, no pain but it did seem a bit weird when I first heard it. The physio reckoned that it was just the joint being out of alignment, which was causing the pain, and nothing permanent.

Luckily it seems as if she's right because plenty of stretches and strengthening exercises have settled things down, still taking my time building the running up again though, back in February I could run 11 steady miles easily, whilst 5 is enough at the moment.

Yes exercises properly done can really help knees .

*I've had a lot of 'success with dodgy knees' over the twenty or so years I've been teaching.

*Although of course, it isn't 'me' that's done it. It's the method, combined with their owners dedication to the craft.

 

[stephec]

*Although of course, it isn't 'me' that's done it. It's the method, combined with their owners dedication to the craft.

On that subject, a mate in my club once said to me, 'my problem is that when I'm injured I do the exercises that the physio gives me, but I stop doing them once I'm better again,' and to be fair this is the first time that I've ever kept them up properly as well.

As a physio once said to me, 'the biggest problem is getting a patient to do the exercises that we give them.'

And if I think back to a few years ago when I used to lift weights regularly I never had any joint pains, well apart from a shoulder impingement once. 😄

 

[mudsticks]

On that subject, a mate in my club once said to me, 'my problem is that when I'm injured I do the exercises that the physio gives me, but I stop doing them once I'm better again,' and to be fair this is the first time that I've ever kept them up properly as well.

As a physio once said to me, 'the biggest problem is getting a patient to do the exercises that we give them.'

And if I think back to a few years ago when I used to lift weights regularly I never had any joint pains, well apart from a shoulder impingement once. 😄

I'm afraid it's an inescapable truth that you can get away with more, and recover from injury faster when you are younger.

But it's never too late to start making those changes.

I've had students start in their eighties, and gain benefit.

But in general, the sooner the better 👍

 

[lazybloke]

My right knee started to make a grinding noise not so long ago, no pain but it did seem a bit weird when I first heard it. The physio reckoned that it was just the joint being out of alignment, which was causing the pain, and nothing permanent.

Luckily it seems as if she's right because plenty of stretches and strengthening exercises have settled things down, still taking my time building the running up again though, back in February I could run 11 steady miles easily, whilst 5 is enough at the moment.

In my 30s, my right knee felt quite loose and unstable; I thought it would be the end of my cycling days, just as I was beginning to enjoy the local bridleways by mountainbile.
But it had been a LACK of exercise that was making my body fail. A few months of occasional rides and my knee was back to normal.
Am on the cusp of 50 and still no problems.

 

[Paul_Smith SRCC]

I always say hello to cyclists as I ride past or at least give them a nod or wave my hand.

So do I normally; at the moment I am living such an isolated life that I say hello to everything and everybody

 

[lazybloke]

Thread revival!
In all my 50-something years, I'd never planned to "go out for a run" until Monday evening.
And God, did my thigh muscles hurt afterwards.
Two days on and they're not much better; They're particularly sore if I engage them by bearing my weight on bent knees, eg descending stairs, jumping off things, etc.

So what's going on, and would a gentle jog help? Or a gentle spin on the bike? Foam roller/tennis ball? Are there any shortcuts to recover or do I just need to rest?
My wife had warned me to take it easy. I thought I was doing exactly that by going at a slow pace!
I suspect I should have thought about warm up/down, alternating running with walking, adding rests, stretching. I've got a Couch to 5K plan for next time and will start at the beginning!

Oh, and to get back on topic, a cyclist passed me as I was running. No, I didn't say Hello; I was too busy focusing on my pain! He didn't say Hello either, the scrawny lycra-clad git!

 

[Tiggy]

As an older, fatter, slow jogger, it's usually because I'm shagged out from the running.

I do enjoy the running a bit. Just a bit. I run in the country on tracks and things and find it much more rewarding than roads and paths in my rather dull town. The best bit is the felling of having just been on a run. It's also nice that the pains in my chest have stopped too.

I did the Couch To 5K system. First week is a minute long run 8 times with walking between them. Then you build up over 9 weeks to running for a solid half hour. I now do Parkrun on Saturdays which is a lovely community.

 

[Drago]

If you like strangers waving at you,buy a VW van. Not a vehicle for the shy and retiring types.

 

[DRM]

If you like strangers waving at you,buy a VW van. Not a vehicle for the shy and retiring types.

Same with an old Land Rover!