Running

[moysider]

Cheers, seen one in Markethill this Sat, too soon but will track a few down. Trying to get mates involved (ex players from club) but they are very reluctant. Not too many ex Gaa players get into running I've noticed

That s true and I think it is a bit of a problem. It s a worry how many do nothing after hanging up their boots and quickly go into weight. However this may change with the rising popularity of running and triathlon.

We all love the football but it is not the be all and end all. Some footballers stay on too long and end up with chronic injuries which makes it very difficult to do much sport in retirement. Others have a hate for running and associate it with punishing runs in training.  I got into running a bit late to make a living out of it but it is one of the best things I ve ever done for myself. Bonus. Have some great pals and training buddies now I never knew before.

[Milltown Row2]

A few do. Greg blaney runs. One of the deegans was very good too but disappeared. Your ex doctor does too.

Gaa does bad things to hamstrings which doesn't agree with running at times!

First big one up here is downpatrick - be a big crowd at it.

Jimmy's ten?  Might be interested in that, day before Paddy's day, won't feel guilty too much on the lash the next day

[imtommygunn]

Yep. It's a good one. A bit hilly in the first half but decent enough course and big numbers out which helps.

[magpie seanie]

Are we still on for the "1st Annual Celebrity GAABoarder Pro-Am Invitational " 10Km/ Half Marathon in Carlingford on March 1st?

I am hoping to take part. Aiming to do my first 10k soon and this could be it. Had forgotten about the date and was thinking of doing the CARA Bundoran one which would obviously suit me better. What time is the Carlingford one at? Just need to think about logistics, family etc.

[ballinaman]

Are we still on for the "1st Annual Celebrity GAABoarder Pro-Am Invitational " 10Km/ Half Marathon in Carlingford on March 1st?

I am hoping to take part. Aiming to do my first 10k soon and this could be it. Had forgotten about the date and was thinking of doing the CARA Bundoran one which would obviously suit me better. What time is the Carlingford one at? Just need to think about logistics, family etc.

10.30am. It's 25 euro online for the next week or two and then goes up by 5 I think. Can enter on runireland.com

Hope to do the 1/2. Same price for 1/2 and 10k. I'll be driving from Dublin if anyone wants a lift.

[Mayo4Sam]

Ballinaman I might hook up with you, plan on cycling home

[ballinaman]

Ballinaman I might hook up with you, plan on cycling home

Sound, get onto me closer to race and we'll sort it out. (ye cyclists are loonies by the way, Cycling for Louth? jaysus!)

[Milltown Row2]

Just back from run with the wife!! Thats a few we've done, it's actually harder to run at her pace, but I said nowt and ran with her lol.

[No1]

A few do. Greg blaney runs. One of the deegans was very good too but disappeared. Your ex doctor does too.

Gaa does bad things to hamstrings which doesn't agree with running at times!

First big one up here is downpatrick - be a big crowd at it.

Jimmy's ten?  Might be interested in that, day before Paddy's day, won't feel guilty too much on the lash the next day

Aye a brilliant race it is too and the perfect preparation would be to run our club's "Ben Dearg Coast 10k" on Sunday 23rd February at 1pm. Nice flat course with some of the best scenery on the island!

[Orangemac]

Have just started running after a lifetime of inactivity. Have ran a few 5kms and just getting into it but have started getting pain on the side of one knee. looked it up and seems to be ITBS, anyone heard of it or ways to get rid of it?

[Mayo4Sam]

I had a similiar problem, Ballinaman will probably give you better advice but basically foam rolling your arse and an exercise where you sit on the ground, one leg out in front, cross the other over it, grab by the knee and pull it around you, moving your head in the opposite direction

[Fear Bun Na Sceilpe]

Folks, what are people's opinion on running tights, they look naff but do they help prevent injury?

[ballinaman]

Have just started running after a lifetime of inactivity. Have ran a few 5kms and just getting into it but have started getting pain on the side of one knee. looked it up and seems to be ITBS, anyone heard of it or ways to get rid of it?

The old ITBS!
Right, here are a few general pieces of advice. Would prefer to have a look at your hip mobility and your feet in an ideal world but try these few things, (if no improvement in 10 days, go see a good local Physiotherapist)

Good shoes are vital.
Hip mobility stretching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykbu5RZhPbM 20 second holds and 10 rocks of pelvis each side x 2 per day

Quadricep/TFL stretch - 30 seconds each position https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsM64G546-0
x 2 per day

Foam rolling your glutes will help too, 2-3 mins a day is plenty.

Have been reading recent research saying that foam rolling the ITB itself actually doesn't do that much other than compress it, rather than stretch it! New stuff coming out all the time and will keep an eye on that line of thought.

[ballinaman]

Folks, what are people's opinion on running tights, they look naff but do they help prevent injury?

Don't wear them myself, think they are a bit unnecessary in Ireland, sub zero temperatures maybe they have a place. Softens you up too...legs don't be long warming up if you are moving...

[Milltown Row2]

Folks, what are people's opinion on running tights, they look naff but do they help prevent injury?

Don't wear them myself, think they are a bit unnecessary in Ireland, sub zero temperatures maybe they have a place. Softens you up too...legs don't be long warming up if you are moving...

I know thought I'd wouldn't be out in them but I'm loving them lol!!! Colder up north

My kids are looking at me like I'm gay. I'll not be wearing them for proper races though