Had a stress fracture re-occur after 2 years, basically took January off except for the last week, but did elliptical and gym, it helps but I find it’s definitely not the same as the kinetic energy it takes for running, still as an over 50 year old, cross-training has been essential to keeping me in the sport of running. Rest is critical for me now.
Perfect timing, Ben! (I mean, it’s never good timing to get injured) I really needed to see this… dealing with an injury while training for an April marathon, so this was a great reminder how I can use this time while recovering.
Oh THANK YOU!!! this is perfect timing….i’m in the midst of a knee injury issue …. Good news (no meniscus tear!) & starting a new round of focused PT tomorrow & learning/doing “strength training” AND orders to keep activity no impact: for me, that’s indoor cycling and cross trainer (elliptical). And, as always, yoga w Adriene …. I LOVE the concept of learning during this period & focus on what I can do …. Also, It’s ok to miss 🏃🏻♀️
Ben you are really hitting it with the videos latest. They are hitting perfect with the spring marathon training, and every single one of them has been relevant. Thank you so much, and to all others that also watches, Ben's hats are in fact the best in business - love mine!
Yeah, going through this with my sciatic nerve right now! The yoga with Adrienne really helps a lot and I'm presently hiking to work different muscle groups. Thanks Ben!
Yeah I‘m injured right now as well but I‘m crushing the gym and finding my new 100%. I’m focusing on what I can do 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Getting better and stronger back to running as I go into the injury 💪🙌
Strength strength strength…. Patella tendonopathy is easy fix with strength work, will get worse before better though. Min/med/max glute work is the key focus then hip flexors and then, quads , hams calves and don’t forget those tiny muscle groups in the feet and ankles. Good luck, you will smash it I’m sure ✔️
Perfect timing for me. Haven't been able to run since November due to a knee injury. Cyling also hurts after 30k but I have been rowing 4-5 times a week since about a month. Some of these tips are exactly what my physio advised. Similar exercises. I'm slowly improving, hoping to get back into running someday this month.
Great tips 💪 hope that i can stay healty until my marathon 😅 finally ordered the spring training bundle and a extra hat! Can’t wait to run with it on my race day 🕺
Ben! It's you, me and the hamstrings, brother! Sounds like we're in a similar boat! I'm currently X-training on my indoor bike trainer (and actually LOVING it), as well as at the city pool, and I'm doing whatever lower-body strength training I can. (My PT is allowing me bodyweight calisthenics. :) I'm also getting shockwave treatment and--as that last sentence implies--working with a PT on strengthening and stabilizing weak points, while also correcting some of the biomechanical quirks that messed up my hamstring in the first place. So far, so good, right? At least I'm still moving! Anyway, this video couldn't have come at a better time, and it helps me feel less alone. Thank you for putting it out there, and I wish you a speedy, full recovery!
Perfect timing. I came off my bike at high speed recently and have damaged knee ligaments. London marathon training is on hold and I have to defer to 2025. This raised my spirits and made me want to OWN MY RECOVERY! Thanks!
Hope the hamstring recovers soon😊. Reaching 52 had my fair share of niggles past few years. Worse was femoral neuropathy, worse pain ever felt!! Then an ITB and a hip and then a soleus again but all have now resolved and I feel that taking 6 weeks away from running and doing 6 sessions a week leg/glute/hip strength has massively helped and now before every run I ensure to stretch and pre activate with a mini leg/hip/glute strength session is a huge benefit. On a side note my sport physio told me the hamstring set are the most under developed muscle group in runners, most concentrate on quads, calves glutes etc but often overlook the hamstrings. I know my best times are behind me but running is more than about running to a new PB although never felt stronger and fitter than I do now. Excuse all the I’s but just trying to get message across that core stregth and leg stregth if overlooked will make you crook ❤
Boxing on a bag if you really cannot load your legs, is crazy good for your cardiovascular training as an alternative. Preferably in a class so you are pushed to your max😊
Love this! I've found that there's a form of cross training for almost every injury. (I've had many upper and lower body injuries, mostly non running related. ) When my leg was in a cast, I strapped weights to my other ankle, and did tons of abs and pilates. I had abs and glutes of steel by the time the cast came off! 😂
Ankle strength is goat too. Ive been doing them for a few months now (calf raises) these also train ankles and yesterday i rolled my ankle and didn't even feel pain
A great video. I did two Park runs, almost 7 miles for each run. 2 days apart. The park run had lots of ups and downs and you probably complete 30 stairs by the time you're done. After the second run on the way home I felt something in my ankle. My Achilles in my right leg tightened up so bad I couldn't even move my foot. Took me about 3 days before I could even walk again. Now I am strength training, lots of walking. Soon I'll start walking at a steep incline on the treadmill. Once I think I got it Loose again I will incorporate plyometrics which is a lot of jump training. I figure probably two weeks off with no running. I might throw some jogging in there at maybe a 9 minute pace for just a couple of minutes each day. I have a 5K in 3 weeks, a half marathon and 5 weeks, and the Garmin International Marathon in Olathe Kansas and 9 weeks. It definitely screws with your mind a lot because all I think about is I can't run. On the bright side though I did order a Bowflex extreme home gym. Let the fun begin.
Hey Ben, another great video, as always - thanks. Am off running with ankle issues but am doing some strength work and using indoor bike trainer in the meantime. Wondering what worked for you when you were doing a lot of bike - did you just just focus on volume or do any intervals / 'sessions'? I find with long sessions I can never get my HR near my running HR. But with intervals, my leg strength gives out before my cardio ability, if that makes sense.
Had some hip problems and did exactly this last week. Went swimming for the first time in years (also not my favourite) and found out, that the leg motion from breaststroke swimming worked wonders. Can't recommend it enough! How do you use the Elliptical, like do you focus on resistance or cadence? Get well soon!
What to do when foot balance is L48/R52!? Other running dynamics are okay. I use Garmin Run belt. I check streching that my right foot calve is tighter than left.
@@tomshaw7738 If you haven’t already, check out Brodie Sharpe’s podcast series on proximal hamstring tendonopathy. I was injured most of 2022 with PHT and his advice was a huge help. Hope this helps.
Had a stress fracture re-occur after 2 years, basically took January off except for the last week, but did elliptical and gym, it helps but I find it’s definitely not the same as the kinetic energy it takes for running, still as an over 50 year old, cross-training has been essential to keeping me in the sport of running. Rest is critical for me now.
Perfect timing, Ben! (I mean, it’s never good timing to get injured) I really needed to see this… dealing with an injury while training for an April marathon, so this was a great reminder how I can use this time while recovering.
Oh THANK YOU!!! this is perfect timing….i’m in the midst of a knee injury issue …. Good news (no meniscus tear!) & starting a new round of focused PT tomorrow & learning/doing “strength training”
AND orders to keep activity no impact: for me, that’s indoor cycling and cross trainer (elliptical). And, as always, yoga w Adriene ….
I LOVE the concept of learning during this period & focus on what I can do …. Also, It’s ok to miss 🏃🏻♀️
Ben you are really hitting it with the videos latest. They are hitting perfect with the spring marathon training, and every single one of them has been relevant. Thank you so much, and to all others that also watches, Ben's hats are in fact the best in business - love mine!
Yeah, going through this with my sciatic nerve right now! The yoga with Adrienne really helps a lot and I'm presently hiking to work different muscle groups. Thanks Ben!
Yeah I‘m injured right now as well but I‘m crushing the gym and finding my new 100%. I’m focusing on what I can do 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Getting better and stronger back to running as I go into the injury 💪🙌
I’m so proud of you, that sounds amazing. I hope you get better very very soon!
The perfect video for me! Runners knee again 😩😩 during London marathon training. Cheers Ben :)
Strength strength strength…. Patella tendonopathy is easy fix with strength work, will get worse before better though. Min/med/max glute work is the key focus then hip flexors and then, quads , hams calves and don’t forget those tiny muscle groups in the feet and ankles. Good luck, you will smash it I’m sure ✔️
Perfect timing for me. Haven't been able to run since November due to a knee injury.
Cyling also hurts after 30k but I have been rowing 4-5 times a week since about a month.
Some of these tips are exactly what my physio advised. Similar exercises.
I'm slowly improving, hoping to get back into running someday this month.
Thanks for this Ben I'm injured at this moment and this definitely has given me motivation.
Really needed this video right now, Ben. Thank you!
I so need to hear this RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!
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Great tips 💪 hope that i can stay healty until my marathon 😅 finally ordered the spring training bundle and a extra hat! Can’t wait to run with it on my race day 🕺
Ben! It's you, me and the hamstrings, brother!
Sounds like we're in a similar boat! I'm currently X-training on my indoor bike trainer (and actually LOVING it), as well as at the city pool, and I'm doing whatever lower-body strength training I can. (My PT is allowing me bodyweight calisthenics. :)
I'm also getting shockwave treatment and--as that last sentence implies--working with a PT on strengthening and stabilizing weak points, while also correcting some of the biomechanical quirks that messed up my hamstring in the first place. So far, so good, right? At least I'm still moving!
Anyway, this video couldn't have come at a better time, and it helps me feel less alone. Thank you for putting it out there, and I wish you a speedy, full recovery!
Great advise Ben! I jump on the bike when injured, maybe not ideal compared my planned runs but much better than doing nothing.
I’ve got a shin splints pain on one leg, so frustrating
Me too 😢
Great Content and unfortunately so true for lots of us.
Solid video Ben! 🙌🏻 So much awesome advice here as always
Love this! Great book recommendations as well!
Perfect timing. I came off my bike at high speed recently and have damaged knee ligaments. London marathon training is on hold and I have to defer to 2025. This raised my spirits and made me want to OWN MY RECOVERY! Thanks!
Hope the hamstring recovers soon😊. Reaching 52 had my fair share of niggles past few years. Worse was femoral neuropathy, worse pain ever felt!! Then an ITB and a hip and then a soleus again but all have now resolved and I feel that taking 6 weeks away from running and doing 6 sessions a week leg/glute/hip strength has massively helped and now before every run I ensure to stretch and pre activate with a mini leg/hip/glute strength session is a huge benefit. On a side note my sport physio told me the hamstring set are the most under developed muscle group in runners, most concentrate on quads, calves glutes etc but often overlook the hamstrings. I know my best times are behind me but running is more than about running to a new PB although never felt stronger and fitter than I do now. Excuse all the I’s but just trying to get message across that core stregth and leg stregth if overlooked will make you crook ❤
Boxing on a bag if you really cannot load your legs, is crazy good for your cardiovascular training as an alternative. Preferably in a class so you are pushed to your max😊
Great info... thanks.. cross training is great 👍👍
Got an injury lisent to Ben and get on a static bike like I did...... Phew back at it again!!!!!! thanks #BenParkes
Love this! I've found that there's a form of cross training for almost every injury. (I've had many upper and lower body injuries, mostly non running related. ) When my leg was in a cast, I strapped weights to my other ankle, and did tons of abs and pilates. I had abs and glutes of steel by the time the cast came off! 😂
3:04 on the return, first arms, then legs! 😊
Ankle strength is goat too.
Ive been doing them for a few months now (calf raises) these also train ankles and yesterday i rolled my ankle and didn't even feel pain
Yes I’m injured right now due to a lower back injury. Thanks Ben 👍
A great video. I did two Park runs, almost 7 miles for each run. 2 days apart. The park run had lots of ups and downs and you probably complete 30 stairs by the time you're done. After the second run on the way home I felt something in my ankle. My Achilles in my right leg tightened up so bad I couldn't even move my foot. Took me about 3 days before I could even walk again. Now I am strength training, lots of walking. Soon I'll start walking at a steep incline on the treadmill. Once I think I got it Loose again I will incorporate plyometrics which is a lot of jump training. I figure probably two weeks off with no running. I might throw some jogging in there at maybe a 9 minute pace for just a couple of minutes each day. I have a 5K in 3 weeks, a half marathon and 5 weeks, and the Garmin International Marathon in Olathe Kansas and 9 weeks. It definitely screws with your mind a lot because all I think about is I can't run. On the bright side though I did order a Bowflex extreme home gym. Let the fun begin.
Can't beleive you rowing in the Superblast LOL I can't get the heel in the foot holder in trainers that big!
Hey Ben, another great video, as always - thanks.
Am off running with ankle issues but am doing some strength work and using indoor bike trainer in the meantime.
Wondering what worked for you when you were doing a lot of bike - did you just just focus on volume or do any intervals / 'sessions'?
I find with long sessions I can never get my HR near my running HR. But with intervals, my leg strength gives out before my cardio ability, if that makes sense.
Had some hip problems and did exactly this last week. Went swimming for the first time in years (also not my favourite) and found out, that the leg motion from breaststroke swimming worked wonders. Can't recommend it enough!
How do you use the Elliptical, like do you focus on resistance or cadence?
Get well soon!
Any other recommended fitness YT channel for runners? Started gym and i'm pretty lost tbh
Puddings to podiums such a good book
Can't run? This video couldn't have more perfect timing. I broke my foot yesterday 🤕 Hoping to keep some fitness and bounce back 😄
Strength and conditioning are a must. Surprises me how many runners avoid this and end up getting injured.
Great video I am only just getting back from braking 2 ribs in 2 places
Hey Ben, I am an Injury prone runner, how can I continue improving my times without getting injured?
Good man Ben 👍
thanks Ben. Just DNF the TP100. and the body took a battering. some god advice on here.
What to do when foot balance is L48/R52!?
Other running dynamics are okay. I use Garmin Run belt. I check streching that my right foot calve is tighter than left.
Very thank you
Superblasts on the rower, big flex
Thank you, I’m trying to heal up some planter fasciitis
Ben where do you get your running socks from?
Who is the physio at the start of the video?
I have the Octane ZR8000 amazing piece of kit, way better than a teddy IMO
Cross training in Superblast must be a punishable crime somewhere on earth! ;)
I’ve had an injury since June and it looks like a career ender. Might just be cycling for me in the future.
What injury?
@@kipponi proximal hamstring tendinopathy.
@@tomshaw7738 If you haven’t already, check out Brodie Sharpe’s podcast series on proximal hamstring tendonopathy. I was injured most of 2022 with PHT and his advice was a huge help. Hope this helps.
i got injured and spent 2 months at the gym doing strength work 4 days a week. came back and my easy pace went from 6 30 to 5 20 lmao
"hello everybody" ??? 😢
Can't afford the gym but there's a lot one can do at home as cross training exercises, otherwise great advice. Don't just do nothing
I like that shirt you’re wearing. $44 is a bit steep for me though. Maybe one day.
gym are too expensive here....40-50€.
RIP Kelvin Kiptum
RIP Kelvin Kiptum.
Say No to yoga, just stretch