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Hello all runners,
apologies for the shameless plug but I did get in touch with the forum admin who suggested I post here. I have 700+ photos from the Jim Roche race and it would be great to sell some (for a very reasonable price).
If you're interested, please drop me a line at nekelly at gmail dot com with your race number and I'll see what I have. I have some samples available at http://pix.ie/focused/1852785/in/album/384731
Regards, Noel.
PS. Well done to all who participated. It's no small feat with how hot the sun was and the hills!
thanks dsedeath, figured as much to b honest tinkin back it was soup i had plus loads of ribena so prob serious amount of liquid in there b4 run lol
How is the objective coming along?
Stomach cramp is weird, you'd think that the medical world would know exactly what causes it and have a fix, but no. Lucky enough it doesn't affect me, but the main things you should do immeadiately is
Leave 2 hours between eating and running and don't fill your stomach with water beforehand (hydrate while running by sipping)
Stretch beforehand
Deep breathing
But for a longer term fix, apparently it may be associated with low potassium (eat more bananas) or electrolyte imbalances, so look to replace these. Also yuo should strengthen your core through exercise, which can be a pain in a different way :)
Main thing I would say,is to leave plenty of time since eating. One of the best things about running is to come home , shower and launch into a decent feed, so try and do it that way. Eat lighter during the day.
Hi AnneMArie, there was a thread on this months ago, so I'm posting the link, I'm sure there is good advice in there.
http://www.runireland.com/forums/running-talk/general-talk/sports-bras
I use the shockabsorber brand. The are a very good fit and great support. They even survive the washing machine (I know you are not supposed to wash them in it but dont have time for anything else). I get them in Shaws Limerick which includes a measuring service too.
See when the track sessions are starting back in Ul that is always a good place to start, or go onto the Great Limerick Run Face book page and post it up there that you are looking for someone to train with.
hi i am training for my first marathon in dublin in oct.have been doing very well was up to 16 miles.i felt a very slight strain in my right glute so i had some deep tissue but only worked on that area for 10 mins.every day after i was getting way worse and worse.left it a week and went to a different physio who told me i had a discrepancy in my lower back and that the pain was going into the epicenter of the sciatic nerve in the glute.did some deep tissue on my back and right glute but still have had no sucess.was only able to run a mile last week and the pain was so bad had to stop then i taught it might have been hamstring so had that rubbed out.that feels fine now all the pain is in my general glute area.so frustrated what do you sugest i do baring in mind i stand all day with my job.is the marathon totally ruled out?
Looking forward to running this maraton, have walk the womans marathon twice before for charity. this time I'm doing it for me, with no fund raising involved. its something to focus on as the new school beings. Good luck to all who are planning to particapate, hope to see you there.
Hi, i'm currently doing triathlons and need to improve my running times, are there any training clubs in the north wexford area - gorey, arklow?
Hi Jenny,
Was reading your reply to TR regarding achillies tendonitis. Have been suffering from a similar complaint since running the Burren marathon challenge in May. I have a sharp pain in my left achillies, that sometimes radiates down the top of my foot. My right ankle I have a dull pain, that is not to bad and does not bother me.
Was training for the Longford half and going real well. Had finished 4 x 13 mile hilly runs without any problems, but last sunday was out for my last long run when I felt a severe pain in my left ankle after 2 miles. Walked home and have been icing and rest since, the swelling is only starting to go down today,(thursday) but I am still limping.
Should I chance running the Longford half? And then take a few weeks off afterwards, can I do much damage? or is all the damage done already?
History: Aged 37 and a bit overweight, Used to run in my youth, but gave it up for 3-4years, started back last september, have ran 1 marathon and 2 halfs since then, average 35-45 miles per week (before my injury), do some off road running.
Thanks Jenny.
Hi Sandra,
Why not have a look at our club map page to view your nearest running clubs:
http://www.runireland.com/clubs
Adam
runireland team
hi thanks for reply. I am not upto events I am looking for a trunning partner who is new to this to help each other with motivation I live in the limerick tipp area.
mds - you've set yourself a pretty tough challenge there!
Sore legs is almost certainly as a result of limited running. If I'm reading it correctly your long run is more than the rest of the weeks running put together which means that you're going to find it tough no matter what you do. I know nothing about training for triathlons so can't really comment where you could adapt your training but if you can fit a little more running in you'll find the long runs easier (as well as the marathon - relatively speaking of course).
The advice about running off-road is sound but it's worth noting that the marathon is run on roads and you'll find it that bit harder if all your runs are off-road - probably worth mixing it up.
Finally, mds is absolutely correct about getting in some faster running. It can be worth throwing in a couple of miles in the middle of a session at your target marathon pace. Normally I'd suggest it as part of your long run but given the proportion of your running that this represents you'd probably be better off doing it mid-week.
Good luck!
could you send me your contact details to 0863343147 as i know someone who would be interested
While on the subject, did my first 10km on saturday in P Park and completed in 49.06. Felt like I had a bit of energy left and am going to try a 15KM this saturday. Have been training about 2 months now so is above time good for this amount of training and can anybody recomend a good 10km event in the next couple of weeks as I would like to try run in an event.
Their website says it takes place on 25th Sept, not 19th as you've suggested.
Hi Gerry
Keen to do this run as missed registation dedline, is your entrance still avaiable?
Rgds
Geoff
Well you are out running and have a 10 mile under your belt, so you are not doing much wrong. The only thing I would say is your current long run is 9 miles, so to get to a half marathon is enarly 50% greater distance, thats a big jump to expect to do on the day. you sjould ideally try to run a little past your target distance when running less than a marathon. I would up my miles (slower) and aim to add 1-2 miles per week, maybe try and hit 14 miles before the race adn then you will be confident of getting there is good shape. Your body would have been used to 9 miles so asking it to do 10 wasnt a big jump, asking it to do 13 would be more significant so just give yourself a helping hand by warning it you will be expecting more over the next few weeks :)
ok just did a 10k on sunday my first ever, i allways kept fit to a certin level, but nothing to this level, ok i had done one month of training, alone, now its not easy, very hard to get in the right frame of mind, i comleted the 10k in 48 odd min, which i was over the moon with, there was three more girls i know who trained again for in an around the same time and they ran a 60/65/and68min race none of us are by any ways good at running and we all struggled so at the end of the day it does not matter what time you do it in, its just a great feeling when you finish the dam thing, best of luck with your training and race
Well running fans,
I'm heading off on hols tomorrow for 2 weeks so I won't be able to answer your queries during that time.
Send them in anyway and I'll respond when I'm back.
You can always contact the clinic with a query at info@totalphysio.ie
Ciao!!
HI John McS,
Be careful here. Any sudden swelling on a bone for no apparent reason needs to be checked out. Is there a history of an old fracture at the site?
I don't know how much you're running and for how long you gave up and how long you're back etc. but something is causing this swelling and you cannot ignore it.
I would get this xrayed asap (you need a GP referral for xray unless you present to A&E) and depending on the results you'll either need to consult with a Chartered Physio or just treat it according to the pain/swelling and rest as needed. You mention that the swelling is on the bone - if it's in the joint also, it would be worth getting a blood test.
Go to a GP who has an interest in sports or a sports physician. Some GPs not familiar with such injuries will just give anti-inflammatories which only mask the pain.
Let me know what happens with this one.
Jenny
HI Alexander,
I think you need to get back to physio and continue getting frictions (deep soft tissue work - it's painful) to break down the thickened tendon. Some physios do not keep at the frictions because it's hard work for them but it actually really helps.
Foam roll the central part of your calf just above the achilles tendon and continue to stretch and build-up the strength in the area. You will need to keep all this going if you are to achieve your goal.
I cannot give you a guarantee regarding your goal of 1/2 marathon in Spring, but I think you need a physio with you over the next couple of months so you can continue to progress and build on your running. You'll need to reassess things again probably mid winter and see how realistic your goal is then.
Best thing to do is go to Amphibian King and they will look at how you run and recommend runners based on that. They're in Bray in Co. Wicklow.
Hope this helps! You can contact us at www.totalphysio.ie
Good luck and let us know how Berlin goes (fingers crossed!)
Hi there, jus ta keep updated. completed my 2nd 5km in 25.05. Was hoping 4 a little quicker but happy to be lower dan 1st 5km. Am really enjoying the training and running overall and am looking forward to my next 5km.
Heel problem
Jenny,I am suffering from a soreness, with swelling that comes and goes on the inside of my left heel, right on the bone even after gentle exercise. The base of the heel is not sore and I have no other pain in my foot. I recently changed my runners having returned to running after a layoff, but continued application of ice gives only temporary relief.