Marshal's leg.

[M Greenslade]

Originally Posted by NotLordPercy

I find standing on one leg helps, with arms outstretched to maintain balance. Not for more than two minutes at a time and I insist that no more than three marshals at a time try this remedy at the same time. Unless its dark during a 24 hour race, of course !

But then you have always been a 'Pretty Flamingo'...........

Bladders

[NotLordPercy]

Manfred Mann, right. And sometimes neither of us has a leg to stand on when things go awry. I still intend to use the 'flamingo technique' this season if I start getting the symptoms. It may help the rest of the post to react quicker when necessary and not stiffen up......

[M Greenslade]

Originally Posted by NotLordPercy

Manfred Mann, right. And sometimes neither of us has a leg to stand on when things go awry. I still intend to use the 'flamingo technique' this season if I start getting the symptoms. It may help the rest of the post to react quicker when necessary and not stiffen up......

Personally I prefer the 'Jake the Peg' method as I find having three legs much more comfortable, you should try it..........

Bladders....

[FATNACKER]

Marshals leg? Never heard of it!........" Marshals Arse" Ive heard of that! And if you flag with the two Gentlemen that i flag with........ Well need i say more... Running around trying to Keep Downwind of these boys is plenty exercise to prevent the so called "Marshals leg"

[M Greenslade]

Originally Posted by FATNACKER

Marshals leg? Never heard of it!........" Marshals Arse" Ive heard of that! And if you flag with the two Gentlemen that i flag with........ Well need i say more... Running around trying to Keep Downwind of these boys is plenty exercise to prevent the so called "Marshals leg"

Marshals Arse, now you are talking, I once had a bum surgeon (on our post) at the Goodwood Festival of Speed utterly confused by my emissions, ask Lord Percy, Tee Hee..........

Bladders the Brown.......

[Steve Fox]

And that's it is it? Right back to pork pies as usual.....

[blueflagger]

Ideas:

1) Don't marshal

2) Get some athletic circulation socks. Basically, they are support hose that wick moisture too. I love 'em and know several other marshals in the US who wear them too. Football players wear them too. (That'ud be your type of football.)

3) Try rising up on your toes one foot at a time. It's rather like walking in place but your feet don't leave the ground.

Warning: it is easy to fall into a motion that can twist the knees. You might not notice it right away but it is hell on the knees. Or, at least, it turned out to be hell on MY knees. I combine items 2 and 3 and do okay with it.

[NotLordPercy]

Ah, I think we may have a solution that resolves all the problems at one fell swoop! Special marshal tights! They can be designed to contain emissions , support dodgy knees ,stimulate circulation in the places that need it and , whisper it, provide an element of pleasure during those long tedious practice sessions for 750 trophy cars.
Of course they will need to fireproof , orange and beautifully styled . Sponsorship will no doubt be available.
Deserves consideration although the " flamingo" solution still gets my vote.

[Norbert]

Originally Posted by FATNACKER

Marshals leg? Never heard of it!........" Marshals Arse" Ive heard of that! And if you flag with the two Gentlemen that i flag with........ Well need i say more... Running around trying to Keep Downwind of these boys is plenty exercise to prevent the so called "Marshals leg"

Pot! Kettle! and Black! come to mind!!!!

[LandieLad]

Try a pair of Svartz insoles inside your boots work wonders

[FATNACKER]

Originally Posted by Norbert

Pot! Kettle! and Black! come to mind!!!!

Nige Im a reformed person now!!! Like the idea of the tights though??

[M Greenslade]

Originally Posted by NotLordPercy

Ah, I think we may have a solution that resolves all the problems at one fell swoop! Special marshal tights! They can be designed to contain emissions , support dodgy knees ,stimulate circulation in the places that need it and , whisper it, provide an element of pleasure during those long tedious practice sessions for 750 trophy cars.
Of course they will need to fireproof , orange and beautifully styled . Sponsorship will no doubt be available.
Deserves consideration although the " flamingo" solution still gets my vote.

With these special marshals tights, can they please be made out of neoprene, no real reason, I just like the feel and also what provision have you made for Winter and Summer cod piece fitting?

Bladders.......

[NotLordPercy]

I'm pleased to see that Fatnacker & Norbet realise that there is a problem here that should be looked at calmly and with an open mind. There does seem to be mileage in looking to help fellow sufferers in orange with their lower body troubles. This will assist both them & marshals working alongside in close proximity.
Although I remain committed to the "flamingo theory " , I think more thought should be given to the question of tights to relieve symptoms and make life on the bank more pleasurable .
Mr Greenslade's thoughts of using different materials depending on the climatic conditions is sound. After some thought and looking at various specialist websites , I think that hessian lined with gortex should be suitable for the wetter days . On balmier days, I think tights of parachute silk should suffice & add to general agility when an incident occurs. Of course as these specialist (& sponsored ) tights will fold up into very small bundles so one pair of each type could be taken to every meeting.

I am not exploring the codpiece question , as this should be designed by greater minds than mine & more importantly , by someone with an engineering degree as well as a sense of style. Did I nor hear that The Vass was one such person with these skills as well as in depth knowledge of the hazards we meet daily on the bank?

[blueflagger]

Originally Posted by M Greenslade

With these special marshals tights, can they please be made out of neoprene, no real reason, I just like the feel and also what provision have you made for Winter and Summer cod piece fitting?

Bladders.......

Certainly, the winter ones could have fleece linings. I'm thinking a large pattern of orange and black diamonds for visibility would be best.

Some of us like men in tights.

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by LandieLad

Try a pair of Svartz insoles inside your boots work wonders

Do not dismiss the above post lightly, my people.

I suffered from all kinds of foot/leg/lowerback aggro until I tried correct insoles, as recommended by a close friend who also happens to have a Master's Degree in Podiatry. (I now use Orthaheel Sports).

Correct insoles realign the position of the foot and the lower leg. They are uncomfortable at first but after a while they are very comfortable and will alleviate many of the problems.

... Except marshal's arse. But that depends on where you shove the insole.

[Norbert]

Originally Posted by numbersix

... Except marshal's arse. But that depends on where you shove the insole.

Do they make those special insoles as odour eaters????????

[Steve Fox]

Originally Posted by numbersix

Do not dismiss the above post lightly, my people.

I suffered from all kinds of foot/leg/lowerback aggro until I tried correct insoles, as recommended by a close friend who also happens to have a Master's Degree in Podiatry. (I now use Orthaheel Sports).

Correct insoles realign the position of the foot and the lower leg. They are uncomfortable at first but after a while they are very comfortable and will alleviate many of the problems.

... Except marshal's arse. But that depends on where you shove the insole.

This should cover both, look at the web address then the content!

http://www.arrse.co.uk/content/569-r...s-altberg.html

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by Norbert

Do they make those special insoles as odour eaters????????

I think you've just found a niche-market income-earning investment opportunity. Get in quick before Suralan Sugar finds out.

[bigorangeoveralls]

is marrsells leg the same as post chefs butt

[Slipstick]

Oh if only we did have a chef on every post to cook a decent lunch for us. That would be jolly civilised .

Meanwhile I get around the problem of "marshal's leg" by being so unfit I don't even try to run though gravel carrying a big heavy extinguisher. An undignified lumber is generally the best I can manage. Works for me .

Steve

[NotLordPercy]

As a ' chef de posted' I can make a good stab at bubble and squeak and my esteemed assistant is renown for his toad in the hole.
Perhaps rustling up a snack to improve post morale should be an necessary skill for all aspiring Observers?

[M Greenslade]

Originally Posted by NotLordPercy

As a ' chef de posted' I can make a good stab at bubble and squeak and my esteemed assistant is renown for his toad in the hole.
Perhaps rustling up a snack to improve post morale should be an necessary skill for all aspiring Observers?

You are right, my Toad in the Hole is famed, and this year I am going to try it with sausages......


Bladders.

[NotLordPercy]

Bit of a gourmet , are we?

[SuperDuff]

I knew there was a reason I fidget so much on post. I don't feel so daft now.

[blueflagger]

Originally Posted by SuperDuff

I knew there was a reason I fidget so much on post. I don't feel so daft now.

You aren't daft. The Observer has been putting itching powder down your suit.