tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post6786546484917331051..comments2023-05-30T09:15:26.291+01:00Comments on Trossachs Trail Runner: Catching up from a long way behindRobert Osfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-19605759997800225862015-10-08T09:51:47.849+01:002015-10-08T09:51:47.849+01:00I believe my experiences with the WHWR and Speside...I believe my experiences with the WHWR and Speside show two different sides to how ultra's are so difficult to get right as it tests so many different aspects of body function or some many hours.<br /><br />The pain killers that I took during the WHWR were not specifically anti-inflammatory, I was alternating between co-codamol and cold/flu tablets. I was taking half the quantity of a standard dose and by alternating provided a a considerably greater than minimum time between doses. This plan killer approach was to take the edge off the cold and the back problems but to avoid problems with my stomach or over dosing. Which appeared to be working OK till Tyndrum, then my stomach gave up co-operating.<br /><br />My stomach problems felt like I had seriously compromised the lining to my stomach, when I had a quick swig of coke at Kinlochleven it really burnt right away, something I have very rarely experienced. I suspect the pain killers were the main cause of this, however, had I taken the some amount of pain killers without running 95 miles I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have noticed this side effect. The lesson I've taken away is that when you are pushing you body close to it's limit you have to avoid putting extra pressure on any part of your body. In the case of pain killers there is big chance of helping with one problem but introducing their own problems, which can in the end be much more severe than the ones that attempted to help with.Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-90424925870446267152015-10-07T22:10:19.917+01:002015-10-07T22:10:19.917+01:00Sorry to hear about the difficulties you encounter...Sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered in the WHWR, though you performed creditably despite the problems. Similarly you performance in Speyside Way race was very creditable despite being sub-optimal.<br />Your experiences with stomach problem adds to my distrust of anti-inflammatories during long races – though I am aware that a vey large number of ultra runners appear to consider the benefits outweigh the risks <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-70614486116221832172015-08-28T13:15:34.850+01:002015-08-28T13:15:34.850+01:00Your own experience over the last two months has b...Your own experience over the last two months has been very sobering. Fingers crossed I've caught this injury earlier enough that I can get it healed quickly.<br /><br />Thankfully the River Ayr Way is unlikely to fill up so I should be able to wait a little longer about making a decision. My plan for the next week is to just keep things very easy. <br /><br />I was tempted to go do a short run today but decided to go out for a walk instead as walking feels reasonably comfortable. When I do try out running I'll choose a route where I can bail out early. Then slowly ramp up the mileage and pace.Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-46763114989991115002015-08-28T11:24:13.848+01:002015-08-28T11:24:13.848+01:00As you know I thought I had a groin strain 2 month...As you know I thought I had a groin strain 2 months ago and it was that hip injury that kept me sidelined for most of the summer. I think you should get to the bottom of those niggles first before you make any further race plans. Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375743119306394670.post-39252511733544554252015-08-28T09:01:18.652+01:002015-08-28T09:01:18.652+01:00Great to read you back in the blogoshere, looks li...Great to read you back in the blogoshere, looks like you have had a tricky few months business wise and running wise. <br />Have to confess, have really missed your blogs, analytical but made interesting. However, delighted to await when you are able to produce them, and look forward to your WHW musings in more depth.Meanwhile, I'll keep an eye on Strava. Cheers.Kiln Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710086476127994549noreply@blogger.com