27-09-2015, 01:56 PM
Okay, a little update.
The 2k session wasn't good. The first 2k was tough (6:50); took a bit more rest (2 min - 2 and a half min) Decided to go out slower for the second 2k (7:04) but the lower back issue was already starting to become a real problem. I started the 3rd 2k but only managed to run 1400 meters before I had to stop. Pace was okay; right leg wasn't.
This is probably a good moment to explain that lower-back issue. In 2012 I ran a marathon. I was on scheduele to run 2:38 but around 18k in I felt my right buttocks/right-lower-back starting to tighten up. At 24k I had to stop running and walk for a whole k. I was suddenly able to run again, even quite a decent pace, and I finished in 2:47.46 (which was still a pr; but I had run a 1:14 half the month before and was really in 2:38 shape). I was tired at te finish but I still managed to walk to the train, go home and get to bed.
The next morning I could not get out of bed.
For an entire 2 months I could not run.
A few physiotherapists looked at it; did some stuff and ultimately failed to find what it is (even had an MRI done; nothing to see). So what problems do I have now? When I run faster, I have to put my knees up higher. That stretch from my hammstring to my buttocks to my lower-back on my right side is the problem. It tightens and then makes me unable to fully make that stretch, so my right knee can't come up that high and I have to slow down. It feels annoying and for higher speeds it's a killer.
I have bought a stretching band yesterday and I will try to stretch those muscles. I have never really done any stretching before; so that might do the trick. if you have any suggestions here; they'd be much appreciated.
Anyway, back to the plan.
The 2k session was on friday (because my races are on Sundays and that's what the plan says) and even though I had to stop half-way, it didn't leave me de-moralized.
Rest yesterday (saturday) and I just came back from a 90 minute long run; pace about 4:45/k. It felt really nice. The slower speeds are no problem whatsoever.
I will just continue with the plan as it is written unless you say otherwise. I quite like the plan. Just have to fix that injury.
With kindest regards,
Alex.
The 2k session wasn't good. The first 2k was tough (6:50); took a bit more rest (2 min - 2 and a half min) Decided to go out slower for the second 2k (7:04) but the lower back issue was already starting to become a real problem. I started the 3rd 2k but only managed to run 1400 meters before I had to stop. Pace was okay; right leg wasn't.
This is probably a good moment to explain that lower-back issue. In 2012 I ran a marathon. I was on scheduele to run 2:38 but around 18k in I felt my right buttocks/right-lower-back starting to tighten up. At 24k I had to stop running and walk for a whole k. I was suddenly able to run again, even quite a decent pace, and I finished in 2:47.46 (which was still a pr; but I had run a 1:14 half the month before and was really in 2:38 shape). I was tired at te finish but I still managed to walk to the train, go home and get to bed.
The next morning I could not get out of bed.
For an entire 2 months I could not run.
A few physiotherapists looked at it; did some stuff and ultimately failed to find what it is (even had an MRI done; nothing to see). So what problems do I have now? When I run faster, I have to put my knees up higher. That stretch from my hammstring to my buttocks to my lower-back on my right side is the problem. It tightens and then makes me unable to fully make that stretch, so my right knee can't come up that high and I have to slow down. It feels annoying and for higher speeds it's a killer.
I have bought a stretching band yesterday and I will try to stretch those muscles. I have never really done any stretching before; so that might do the trick. if you have any suggestions here; they'd be much appreciated.
Anyway, back to the plan.
The 2k session was on friday (because my races are on Sundays and that's what the plan says) and even though I had to stop half-way, it didn't leave me de-moralized.
Rest yesterday (saturday) and I just came back from a 90 minute long run; pace about 4:45/k. It felt really nice. The slower speeds are no problem whatsoever.
I will just continue with the plan as it is written unless you say otherwise. I quite like the plan. Just have to fix that injury.
With kindest regards,
Alex.