To race is but a dream...

[TheEd]

how things progressing Daz

[shadydaz]

how things progressing Daz

Still got an issue.  Ongoing Soft tissue therapy hasn't yeilded any results as of yet.  Running occasionally, just short, gentle efforts every so often as testers (maybe 2x6km a month).  Very frustrating as seemingly no progress of recovery despite trying several types of rehab/physio.  At a bit of a loss as exactly what the issues is STILL.  It just isn't going away despite trying all sorts.  " alt="" title="">

[TheEd]

not great news Daz ... are you able to pinpoint where the problem is now or are you getting a number of referral areas (pain from different places)

TheEd

[shadydaz]

I finally have an answer. It is Hamstring tendonopathy. I have been treating it and doing strength excercises two-three times a weeks for a few weeks. No running. After the first few sessions digging into the area with a massage ball to free up the fascia it feel a lot better. Already I do not feel it anywhere near as much but i will continue with the rehab treatment for this month with a view to start short, easy runs again in March.

I am still cycling without issue and have been spending a significant amount of time on the turbo trainer over the winter months. Cycling has not directly affected othe ongoing issue in any way. I have maintained a good base fitness and the legs have grown new muscles, the glutes are now activating and getting stronger (something I was struggling to realise during the runnning) It will be interesting to see what affect the cycling has on the running when I get back into full training cycles. I will be continueing to cycle and once allowed, will be swimming also. My FTP is up to 3.9wkg.

Hope everyone is keeping well.

Darren.

[MarkCo]

Look forward to seeing you back running Daz.
With any luck we might manage a race in the spring or summer !!

[TheEd]

Hi Daz .. are they able to pinpoint why the problem is occurring .. preventative exercises etc

hope things become easier towards running as you progress

TheEd

[shadydaz]

It's the same side where I had a groin issue a year ago (the Cambridge Half Marathon PB) so I think it developed naturally through protective over compensation of the abductor as a result of that. The front end is completely fine now. Being quad domiminant, trying to activate the hamstrings/glutes more to protect other areas probably put too much strain on it.

[TheEd]

keep me informed Daz .. there is a balance between the quads and hamstring

if the quads have to over protect the hamstring, the knee may begin to have problems .. you a footballer in disguise .. this is the most common sequence with footballers ...

groin .. hamstring .. knee

good luck here's hoping you helped to get physically in shape

TheEd