Seeing Red

16 Responses to “Seeing Red”

1. Dear TBR,

   I would like to quote the Chinese leaders message to the people in Sichuan, ” I share your pain”. hehehehe… No your right it is not funny. But I do share your pain. Mine is in my ankle. Your yoga and pilates sessions should help you get over the hump. Also don’t forget to warm up properly before you do any sprints, hill workout or speed sessions.

   See yo u at Doc Fit.

   Mark P said on May 20 08 at 8:28 AM Reply
   

2. Wow, impressive m to w schedule. It seems pretty serious… Does it end on weds or you’re not just sharing? Is it still important to do calf raises/exercises? I cant find a calf machine in fitness. Not sure if I looked hard enough though.

   Where do you run for hills? I have my own secret training route. : ) It can be configured to a more downhill or uphill session depending on the target for the day.

   Don’t worry about the knee, Coach is there for you. Are you still wearing your spenco?

   Train smart, keep on running.

   markfb said on May 20 08 at 10:25 AM Reply
   

3. Hi BRunner,

   I used to have that same issue that for no apparent reason I would have pains at the back of my knee, until I realized a habit of mine in bed…

   …I have this habit of hanging my legs (as far as below my knee caps) off the edge of the bed while on my tummy, and this habit on extended periods would somehow mess up my leg alignment (unnatural).

   I’ve heard dozens of possible causes for pain in this area and was lucky to isolate and identify this silly habit of mine as the cause. So, no more on the belly hanging legs and toe fiddling, just leg raises to help tighten the core while loafing around.

   Hope you figure out your culprit soon.

   CheeriO

   Idnod said on May 20 08 at 12:59 PM Reply
   

4. woman, you better listen to your body a teensy weensie bit more.

   and good that you’re doing yoga! minsan when you’re in the makati area let’s do pye’s sessions at dasma.

   marga said on May 20 08 at 1:12 PM Reply
   

5. ms jaymie, have you tried “hard massage” on your legs? i had experienced such pain behind my left knee, just above the calf muscle/gastrocnemius last month & had my legs on “hard massage” at least twice a week for two weeks. one of my soldiers was patient enough to hear my loud “shouts & curse” whenever he dipped/pressed his fingers hard to my muscle tissues. now, there are no more pains and i can run more distance this time. don’t let your running leg muscles as hard as rocks, let them be soft, tender, relaxed and pliable. see you this sunday.

   kingofpots said on May 20 08 at 2:46 PM Reply
   

6. hi TBR,
   i also had pain in the back of my left knee, i read many many articles in the web, cuz i was worried about it, at 44, they tease me na that it’s arthritis, i wouldnt accept that!! eventually, with the help of my trainer, we did stretches in that area, slowly, slowly, it was painful but felt good, and then eased the pain din?? my ortho doc said, if pain is on your kneecap, more problematic yun. well just continue with your good training habits and all will be well.. Good luck, God Bless..

   lugs said on May 20 08 at 4:20 PM Reply
   

7. oh man it must be really fustrating. Not only do you see red but im sure blood as well. I would tell you to rest but im sure you’ve had enough of that already. But what your doing yoga / pilates is the correct direction. Not to sure though will the double workout. But see how you feel and do ;lots of streaching im sure all will be ok.

   runningshield said on May 20 08 at 5:23 PM Reply
   

8. To everyone who replied here, thanks a lot for the concern and the advice. Guess what, I went to yogilates this a.m. (it wasn’t pilates pala) and soon after, the pain subsided!!! I ran this afternoon and it was completely gone during the run. Felt a tinge of it after but right now I can hardly tell it’s there. Someone definitely has to s—-t—-r—e—t—c—h more regularly!

   bullrunner said on May 20 08 at 7:01 PM Reply
   

9. Hi Bullrunner,

   It was nice to finally meet you and annie in person. ika nga ni coach Rio, the legend. Its good that you’re ok now. Stretching is really of one the key. See yah!!

   JunC said on May 20 08 at 9:04 PM Reply
   

10. Nice going BRunner

    As for s—-t—-r—e—t—c—h, I’m one of those post stretchers — and while in the topic of stretching, anyone participated in the USATF Stretch Study? I was assigned as one of the post-stretchers (obviously) and will be on the program for 3months (minus a week as of this writing).

    Why did I join? Well, to contribute something to science outside a jar and to add an entry in my Why Should I Run Today list

    See ya all on the road!!!

    Idnod said on May 21 08 at 7:26 AM Reply
    

11. I purchase a S-T-R-E-T-C-H book in Power book ATC for P95.00 only i really helped my running form and my problems with my knees , back and foot. check it out it may help you also. anyway it only cost P95.00 check out RunningShield blog for more details. im happy your doing so much better

    runningshield said on May 21 08 at 8:51 AM Reply
    

12. TBR

    Pain behind your knee:
    1.) Too tight ang hamstring. When you do sprint workout usually hamstring ang kadalasan na ginagamit mo. Dahil sprint ito yung muscle mo masyadong malakas yung contraction kaya nahihila ng too much yung tendon. If tight ang hamstring mo tendency yung tendon na nagdudugtong sa muscle at joint sa tuhod ang nadadamage. If hinde ako nagkakamali yung muscle na biceps femoris mo which is located at the lateral side of the back of your knee na naka connect sa lateral tibia and head of your fibula. Sa bandang baba yung masakit? kung yes tendon yun. Kung sa medial side or opposite ng biceps femoris ang muscle na yun ay Semimembranosus na nagdudugtong sa tibia. I’m sure hinde yan sa bone.
    Ito yung mga possible injury mo:
    1.) 80-99% Tendinitis-Inflammation of a tendon.
    2.) 50-79% Strain-Injury to the muscle, tendon, or muscle tendon junction due to overstretching or excessive tension on the muscle; tearing and rupture of the muscle or tendon fibers.
    Para ma check kung tight ang hamstring try to reach your feet or toes mo na straight or extenteded ang knee. kung abot mo mabuti. kung hinde abot patay!, tight ang hamstring mo. Isa pang palatandaan kung tight ang hamstring ay kung sumasakit ang lower back mo.
    Prevention:
    1.) warm up before you stretch: walk or jog ng 10-15 min before gawin ang stretching at ang workout. Kasi ang katawan or muscle parang kotse or sasakyan. kailangang painitin muna bago i-stretch. After your stretching you do the ballistic stretching or drills. Then saka gawin yung workout.
    2.) cooldown: After your workout walk for 5-10 min and strecth ulit to lower your body temperature and for good blood circulation.
    3.) Ice after the workout. this will help to lower temperature and tanggal soreness.
    3.) R.I.C.E.- Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate. Ito yung pinaka basic after ng workout para makarecover ang muscles or body natin.
    4.) Eat-you have to eat within 1hr after the training. Para mas mabilis ang recovery. Kasi after training mas naabsorve ng katawan yung vitamins and minerals. Madalas kapag hard ang workout walang ganang kumain. kailangang piliting kumain para yung food gagamitin pang repair ng muscles.
    5.) Proper stretching-kadalasan mali yung stretching, instead na muscle yung i-stretch ligament yung nai-stretch.

    F.Y.I.
    Tendon-Consisting primarily of collagen by which muscles attach to bone.

    Ligament-Collagenous tissue connecting bone to bone or cartilage to each other;supports the joints.

    NOTE: Hindi ini-stretch ang ligament kasi ang characteristic nito ay parang rubber band. Kapag hinila hindi na bumabalik sa actual or original na size. Ang ini-stretch lang ay ang muscle at tendon.

    Sprain-Injury to a ligament sorrounding a joint; rupture of fibers of a ligament.

    Strain-Injury to the muscle, tendon, or muscle tendon junction due to overstretching or excessive tension applied to the nuscle; tearing and rupture of the muscle or tendon fibers.

    I know may mga doctors dito so correct me na lang if m wrong sa mga terms or suggestions ko. Baka kasi nakalimutan ko na, hahaha btw nakuha ko info from my experience, from my book and learned from my course.

    I am a coach of the UP track and field team, former member of the Phil track and field team, Personal Coach and a graduate of UP with the degree of Bachelor of Physical Education under the college of Human Kinetics. I took anatomy, physiology of sports and exercise, biomechanical basis of human movement, prevention of injuries, etc.

    I would like to help yung mga bago at matagal ng runners. I’m planning na mag running clinic after ng mga running events ko. Kapag hindi na ako busy. hahaha kelan kaya mangyari yun. Visit nyo din site ko runrio.com for more running tips or visit me at ultra everyday from 6am to 9am to consult (running form, prevention of injury, etc.)

    Coach Rio aka runrio

    runrio said on May 22 08 at 12:37 AM Reply
    

13. wow!!! sorry ang haba pala nito.

    runrio said on May 22 08 at 12:38 AM Reply
    

14. I texted coach Rio yesterday, he’s very friendly and accommodating even though I haven’t meet him personally, I really endorse him and hope he’ll be the one who always organize the future running events here in the country. What else can u ask for, very accommodating, fast race results, well organized race, etc. Anyway thanks Coach Rio you’re the best!

    Superman143 said on May 23 08 at 12:33 PM Reply
    

15. “Red Bull”runner just in case you look Stateside, KSBJ Houston is announcing their runs, so check your calendar.

    Upcoming Fun Runs.
    May 13, 2008
    We want to see you there! These are GREAT for practicing and getting excited for the big race, January 18th, 2009.

    ::Mark Your calendars!::

    Houston Heights Run 5K
    Historic Houston Heights
    Saturday June 7, 2008
    Race Website & Sign Up
    This race welcomes the dog days of summer with a nice steamy 5K run/walk down Heights Boulevard in the historic Houston Heights. Don’t miss this Houston running tradition and stick around for the classic children’s race afterwards. We will use this race as our first official time trial for our Fall marathon group. Proceeds benefit the Houston Heights Association.

    Lazy Crazy Days of Summer 5K
    Houston Downtown Aquarium
    Saturday August 9, 2008
    Race Website & Sign Up – Coming soon
    An out and back course ran from the Downtown Aquarium on Memorial Drive. This is always a hot race run during the dog days of summer but a great first test of our runners 5K race times. We use this race as our first official time trial for our Fall Marathon training group.

    For a complete list of all local 5k fun runs and upcoming half/full marathons around Texas, click here!

    http://ksbjmarathon.wordpress.com/

    The Bee said on May 23 08 at 2:14 PM Reply