Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED (Page 62)

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by Chunga Jamie, welcome to my neck of the woods! We are enjoying some lovely weather this week! My March totals are rather one dimensional: Walk dogs. 6 hours Run:: 160 miles I have had some trouble during this marathon training with left sided issues. It has me wondering if I either have a form issue or possibly a difference in leg length. It has been almost exclusively left sided. Here is a brief explanation; Pain at the very top and middle of my left thigh, tight feeling, where my buttocks starts. Left hamstring pain One week the pain was really strong and when I ran I actually had what felt like 'nerve' pains around my left knee area. Sort of a prickling shooting pain. It didn't last long and hasn't returned. My right side hasn't had any issues. I have considered having a running coach do an assessment. Does anyone have any thoughts? I wondered about piriformis but I think that is higher on the buttocks than what I am having. I appreciate any thoughts you guys have. Mary

Impressive mileage especially battling your left side! I assume you roll and stretch, right? From my many tours of duty at PT I'm convinced that all leg problems are caused by weak hips - especially in women. Of course I'm not a medical professional and it's just my opinion...... Having said that, finding a good PT who knows their stuff (and being an athlete helps) is the key. They will probably be able to diagnose you better than any ortho or md. And better yet, they know how to fix you. Do you have a run group you can ask around to find one? Good luck. Sorry I have nothing specific but my pains tend to be below the knee

I actually have an anatomical leg length issue, 1.2cm, but Ranee's right, it's rare.  I had both sides of my leg bones xrayed and measured (or some other radiology test).  Typically it's a pelvic shift issue.  I would highly recommend working with a good PT or kiniseologist who runs to get it sorted out post marathon.  You will do yourself more harm the longer you wait.  Once diagnosed and corrected with an insert it made a world of difference to my running.  I used to run in stability shoes, now I'm in neutral (note: not minimalist).

Saw my brand new PT today for prehab.  We'll be working on some lateral stability while I wait for surgery which is now scheduled for 4/15.  I am doing a little run test this weekend, but do not believe it is going to yield positive results.    

I'm racing a sprint in Tallahassee on Saturday. Rain/thunderstorms in the forecast. Hope it holds off so I can get a race in.

Good morning everyone-sorry I have been absent a good bit this week. Crazy week at work, washer went out at home and trying to get out of town for a race.

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend! Will try to check in tonight from Tallahassee. 

Originally posted by wannabefaster Blanda, My nutrition for my first couple marathons was a gel every 45 minutes. I had them pinned to the waist band of my shorts and every 45 minutes, as I was nearing an aid station (so I could wash it down with water) I would take a gel. I felt like it was a good plan and never ran short on energy (I bonked, badly, once in my training for my first marathon and definitely did not want to do that in a race). Rene is racing this weekend.... I think. Galveston 70.3 is on Sunday. Forecast is calling for thunderstorms so I hope they can do the race. Maybe they will only have to cancel the swim. I know that would break Rene's heart.

I did Galveston a few years ago when they had absolutely awful weather for both the sprint and HIM.  I did both races.  Wind blew up and the waves were so high and bad they cancelled the swim and had a TT start of sorts.  Same tale the next day, but they let the swim go off because HIM'ers are presumably "better" swimmers.  I survived, but drank a ton of salt water in the process.  May the wind be gentle for you Rene!