The Medical Thread

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I quite enjoy the shorter, faster 4 mile runs…..more than the long ploddy 10 milers.
Though after this trip that I’m on right now, I’ll be back to the drawing board when I start again next week

Yeah ultimately the best exercise you can do is the one you enjoy most (or hate least). If I wanted to run 4 miles I’d play 5-a-side.
 
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To be fair mate, your previous service has probably had a lot to do with that. Don't think even at my fittest I could have carried that kind of weight (kit) for the miles you fellas had to march.
There a lot of research out there that says running is no worse for your knees than any other kind of cardio…..but probably just as much saying it is

I got a compensation pay out when I left the forces due to the state of my knees....diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae or as we used to call it Crumbling Patella. It's painful, especially after vigorous exercise. Shards of bone break away from the rear of the knee joint and get lodged into the cartilage - pleasant!
 
Yeah and I’ve got a tough mudder in six weeks so should probably get a couple of runs in. Just find it exceptionally boring. Should probably just stick a podcast on and get on with it.

I’ve been there and used to get so bored listening to music while running….now much better sticking in a podcast and it makes the run seem a lot easier.
Give it a try
 
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I got a compensation pay out when I left the forces due to the state of my knees....diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae or as we used to call it Crumbling Patella. It's painful, especially after vigorous exercise. Shards of bone break away from the rear of the knee joint and get lodged into the cartilage - pleasant!

Sounds ****ing nasty mate. Hope they paid you out well
 
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The NHS does work in certain sectors....I went to GP in middle of June after being nagged by Mrs for what I thought was a scar on my shoulder. Referred to Dermatology...saw the consultant yesterday and it's a basal cell carcinoma....a really common form of skin cancer and totally treatable if caught early enough...getting it removed next month.
My wife, when getting an eye test for new specs in May was told that there was something up with the pressure in her eyes, perhaps, which is a possible indicator of glaucoma, but very slow moving. Further tests, ophthalmologist appointment ( at a local GP surgery) earlier this week. All clear. Less urgent, but dealt with in decent time, this is how it should work and, as I have seen, it can.

Good job really, a blind wife would have been a major crimp in my lifestyle.
 
My wife, when getting an eye test for new specs in May was told that there was something up with the pressure in her eyes, perhaps, which is a possible indicator of glaucoma, but very slow moving. Further tests, ophthalmologist appointment ( at a local GP surgery) earlier this week. All clear. Less urgent, but dealt with in decent time, this is how it should work and, as I have seen, it can.

Good job really, a blind wife would have been a major crimp in my lifestyle.

Most of Kiwi’s girlfriends have been blind and he’s doing fine.
 
I quite enjoy the shorter, faster 4 mile runs…..more than the long ploddy 10 milers.
Though after this trip that I’m on right now, I’ll be back to the drawing board when I start again next week
Your shift pattern might make this difficult, but do you do parkrun? I do it sometimes our local one is literally 300 yards from my back door. I hate everything about it - the set up, the happy clappy ****, the t shirts for people who have done it thousands of times, the people who do it (or some of them) some who take it incredibly seriously, others who can’t keep to the left even when told. It makes me so angry I run much faster than usual, best so far 24:16 for 5km. Nearly top of the age group (officially ancient). I was really chuffed until I saw that a woman who I actually know and is my age did it 30 seconds faster.
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Better than your expensive, poncy red wines @sb_73
no it isn’t
 
Your shift pattern might make this difficult, but do you do parkrun? I do it sometimes our local one is literally 300 yards from my back door. I hate everything about it - the set up, the happy clappy ****, the t shirts for people who have done it thousands of times, the people who do it (or some of them) some who take it incredibly seriously, others who can’t keep to the left even when told. It makes me so angry I run much faster than usual, best so far 24:16 for 5km. Nearly top of the age group (officially ancient). I was really chuffed until I saw that a woman who I actually know and is my age did it 30 seconds faster.

no it isn’t

That’s very decent for your age.
 
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Your shift pattern might make this difficult, but do you do parkrun? I do it sometimes our local one is literally 300 yards from my back door. I hate everything about it - the set up, the happy clappy ****, the t shirts for people who have done it thousands of times, the people who do it (or some of them) some who take it incredibly seriously, others who can’t keep to the left even when told. It makes me so angry I run much faster than usual, best so far 24:16 for 5km. Nearly top of the age group (officially ancient). I was really chuffed until I saw that a woman who I actually know and is my age did it 30 seconds faster.

I signed up for Park Run but never quite got round to doing one. Really like the idea but as you rightly say, shift work makes it a struggle to be there early on a Saturday morning.
Instead I now limit myself to doing 3 runs a week…..a fast pace 4 mile/medium pace 7 mile and a long ploddy 9 mile right now, but increase it as I find it more comfortable…was up to 15 mile last year before the op so slowly getting the longer mileage in
 
I signed up for Park Run but never quite got round to doing one. Really like the idea but as you rightly say, shift work makes it a struggle to be there early on a Saturday morning.
Instead I now limit myself to doing 3 runs a week…..a fast pace 4 mile/medium pace 7 mile and a long ploddy 9 mile right now, but increase it as I find it more comfortable…was up to 15 mile last year before the op so slowly getting the longer mileage in
I’m just doing 3 40 minute runs a week, plus the park run if I can be arsed. A couple outside and one on the treadmill, or vice versa according to weather , to protect my **** Achilles. On a great day 40 mins is over 8km but usually just over 7. Now t the stage where I get jumpy if I don’t exercise - had a cold last week after time down in London and (wisely) rested up. Felt great running yesterday. I would never have believed this 4 years ago.
 
I got a compensation pay out when I left the forces due to the state of my knees....diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae or as we used to call it Crumbling Patella. It's painful, especially after vigorous exercise. Shards of bone break away from the rear of the knee joint and get lodged into the cartilage - pleasant!

Steels,
I understand exactly & can sympathise with you.
 
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If only I hadn’t already finished the “Dark Fruit” version……I blame the Mrs, as I was too lazy to go down to Lidls and get the various snacks and treats, instead lazing in the caravan and watching Netflix.
Proper holiday
Drinking pear cider and using your Mrs as a slave! Shocking behaviour from a someone who was a saviour with all the cake he could eat. And to think I was clapping your sort once!!