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[puppetmode]

What's wrong with your heel dude? Plantar fasciitis?

Aye. Its a ball ache. Had physio but to no avail. Its doing ok and I can generally walk around no probs. Its when I get up after a while of sitting down. Takes a minute or two to 'warm up'
But I know its still there, so I'm just worried that it will flare up whilst doing all the walking. Got some diclofenac that Ill start to take before the festival in order to control any inflamation. Taking no chances

[JJ28]

Dont do it.

I am a runner from around this area, and the small roads will be a nightmare / aren't all that safe to run on as they are too narrow.

If you want to, the main A361 that leads Pilton to the town of Glastonbury is about 3 miles long, but could be a bit busy, then have a run up to the Tor and back!

Go with what other people are saying, have a long run on the Sunday before hand and enjoy the week off. You will be surprised how much walking you will do over the festival.

[Spacey]

Dont do it.

I am a runner from around this area, and the small roads will be a nightmare / aren't all that safe to run on as they are too narrow.

If you want to, the main A361 that leads Pilton to the town of Glastonbury is about 3 miles long, but could be a bit busy, then have a run up to the Tor and back!

Go with what other people are saying, have a long run on the Sunday before hand and enjoy the week off. You will be surprised how much walking you will do over the festival.

I doubt I will run. I've been before so know about the walking. Taking campervan so have the hill of death to contend with  twice a day.

[muddyslingbax]

what a f ucking C UNT!!!!!

bit of a theme developing or a needle stuck  

[Big_Billy]

I do think it's great going somewhere new and going exploring with a long run. But I take on board the general consensus especially concerning the weather.

Perhaps time to just chillax and not be too serious for 4 or 5 days.  

[roseyrose]

I wondered whether anybody ran at glasto too.  I'm training for a half marathon in October but will not be running at glastonbury, due to it being 5 days off from the real world.  Training can take a weeks break!
The hangovers, mud and crowds are also reasons why not!

I am not one of those runners who loves running though...not yet anyway!  I am just doing it for a personal challenge.  But if people really love running then it may improve glastonbury for them as they are able to take an hour out and do what they love.  And then you have the sense of achievement you get afterwards too, to further bolster your festival good mood.  
Some runners may feel terribly guilty for missing a run and would not feel right until they had done one, so I can understand why some people would.

Not for me though, I love partying too much and would choose a pint over a run any day, especially at glastonbury!

Edited by roseyrose, 31 May 2010 - 02:46 PM.

[sums98]

My brother did last year everyday...on the way back to the car to stock up on his supplies (away from really crowded  parts obviously)...on the way back he powerwalked  carrying cans etc in his backpack all the way back..hes a very fit guy..

It was always mid morning..I think it cleared any hangover for him..

Edited by sums98, 31 May 2010 - 02:50 PM.

[nellyt66]

If you need to get somewhere that quick that you have to run ..... why not set off earlier.

Or go somewhere closer ...

[eodsi]

Aye. Its a ball ache. Had physio but to no avail. Its doing ok and I can generally walk around no probs. Its when I get up after a while of sitting down. Takes a minute or two to 'warm up'
But I know its still there, so I'm just worried that it will flare up whilst doing all the walking. Got some diclofenac that Ill start to take before the festival in order to control any inflamation. Taking no chances

had that prescibed myself for running injuries, its good stuff to calm inflamation. make sure you take it with food though as it can upset your stomach!

[Superscally]

Aye. Its a ball ache. Had physio but to no avail. Its doing ok and I can generally walk around no probs. Its when I get up after a while of sitting down. Takes a minute or two to 'warm up'
But I know its still there, so I'm just worried that it will flare up whilst doing all the walking. Got some diclofenac that Ill start to take before the festival in order to control any inflamation. Taking no chances

I know everyone's different so this advice may not be the answer, but I had a nasty bout year before last. The major problem with me was lack of flexibility in the calves. Not just the gastroc which most people take as the calf, but in the soleus as well, the muscle underneath it. Typical calf stretches don't really touch this, you have to do a weird one with foot flat on the floor and sink down on that knee - an onternet search with pics will prob give you a better idea than my w*nk description!! Obv coupled with the standard rest and anti-inflamms...
Thought about going to a podiatrist to get some orthotics done? Bit pricey but may be able to NHS it with a bit of a wait and one of more reliable treatments. Whatever you do don't let your doctor quack it up with steroid injections/surgery referral!!

[Scott Martin 88]

Glasto comes in the middle of my training for the Robin Hood marathon but i wouldn't dream of running there. I have just started my training a week early so that i can just pick up where i left off when i get back.

[puppetmode]

I know everyone's different so this advice may not be the answer, but I had a nasty bout year before last. The major problem with me was lack of flexibility in the calves. Not just the gastroc which most people take as the calf, but in the soleus as well, the muscle underneath it. Typical calf stretches don't really touch this, you have to do a weird one with foot flat on the floor and sink down on that knee - an onternet search with pics will prob give you a better idea than my w*nk description!! Obv coupled with the standard rest and anti-inflamms...
Thought about going to a podiatrist to get some orthotics done? Bit pricey but may be able to NHS it with a bit of a wait and one of more reliable treatments. Whatever you do don't let your doctor quack it up with steroid injections/surgery referral!!

I went to the physio and he told me what it was without getting it scanned. Anyway, 20 visits later, I lost faith in him as he seemed to aggrevating it each time. He said he needed to stretch and use electolosis (?) on it so that my body could work on it once he tackled the major problem. (hey, I'm confusing myself no, so you can imagine me listening to him). So I stopped with him some 6 months ago. It has eased over time but I know its there ready to pee me off when I get too cocky and start jigging around.

And yes Eodsi, I take it with food always. My wife cant take the stuff but it never seems to upset me. It really does work wonders whilst taking it but it always came back once Id stopped. It will definitely work whilst I'm at Glastonbury, which is the main thing

[reni]

what a f ucking C UNT!!!!!

Yeah-a really well thought out point.I'd not looked at it that way..........PRAT!!!!

[puppetmode]

I just presume when people post crap like that, theyre staring in the mirror.