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re: Running advice requested for new runner (updated with new shoes!)
Posted on 5/19/15 at 5:41 pm to When in Rome
Posted on 5/19/15 at 5:41 pm to When in Rome
Credibility: US Army infantryman.
I hate running. Part of my job. Rucking and running. I do anything to help. Been trying to build up my speed over endurance for PT tests.
First and foremost, if you're serious, go to an outlet store and have them fit your feet specifically for a running shoe that is comfortable to you. Will help with blisters or shin splints. Don't tie your shoes too tight. Sounds stupid but is definitely a common mistake.
Stay on concrete. Don't run on treadmills. Easy way to get shin splints in my experience.
Start a routine. I don't know your level, but start with a mile for example. Run that for a week or two and slowly keep expanding the distances you run. I personally have a wall that I hit when I run, once I break the wall I can continue on for much greater distances.
Biggest advice is find a rhythm. Get into it. Breathe in your nose and out your mouth. Swing your arms and try to be relaxed.
Oh. And separate issue: stretching is key. Find the stretches that focus on the hamstrings and calves. I would stretch for 20 minutes before and after. Really important. If you have any further questions you can always message me. Will help in anyway I can.
I hate running. Part of my job. Rucking and running. I do anything to help. Been trying to build up my speed over endurance for PT tests.
First and foremost, if you're serious, go to an outlet store and have them fit your feet specifically for a running shoe that is comfortable to you. Will help with blisters or shin splints. Don't tie your shoes too tight. Sounds stupid but is definitely a common mistake.
Stay on concrete. Don't run on treadmills. Easy way to get shin splints in my experience.
Start a routine. I don't know your level, but start with a mile for example. Run that for a week or two and slowly keep expanding the distances you run. I personally have a wall that I hit when I run, once I break the wall I can continue on for much greater distances.
Biggest advice is find a rhythm. Get into it. Breathe in your nose and out your mouth. Swing your arms and try to be relaxed.
Oh. And separate issue: stretching is key. Find the stretches that focus on the hamstrings and calves. I would stretch for 20 minutes before and after. Really important. If you have any further questions you can always message me. Will help in anyway I can.
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Posted on 5/19/15 at 5:42 pm to When in Rome
Let me know how it goes at Varsity.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 6:06 pm to LSUfan4444
Two hours a day? shite, you have too much time on your hands
Posted on 5/19/15 at 6:47 pm to LSUfan4444
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There isn't a creature on the planet more suited for long distance running than humans.
nor more suseptible to knee injury
Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:23 pm to retired trucker
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nor more suseptible to knee injury
Knee injures are caused from running incorrectly , not from running. We're born and instinctually know how to run properly, but condition ourselves how to do it wrong over years.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 12:49 pm to When in Rome
Update: as suggested in this thread, I finally got to Varsity Sports. They had me try on a bunch of different shoes and watched how I walked. I ended up going with Asics Cumulus. They fit me up a size. Very comfortable and supportive. I will try them out and report. Thanks to everyone for their recommendations 
This post was edited on 5/28/15 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 5/28/15 at 12:51 pm to When in Rome
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Update: as suggested in this thread, I finally got to Varsity Sports.
I was in there at lunch today getting some new whips. How you doin?
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:12 pm to When in Rome
Enjoy the new kicks. They can make all the difference in the world - for better or for worse.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:26 pm to USARMYDasher
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Oh. And separate issue: stretching is key. Find the stretches that focus on the hamstrings and calves. I would stretch for 20 minutes before and after. Really important
Everything I have read states the opposite especially stretching beforehand which can make you more susceptible to injury.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:31 pm to mouton
I hope everything works out for the OP.
The ONE issue I have with running stores that do the whole gait analysis and shoe reco is that they try to match shoes to gait, even if that gait is problematic and likely to lead to injury.
There needs to be a middle ground combining quality shoes and correcting mechanical issues.
I'd argue that correcting mechanical issues is the more important part.
That poor hip extension/heel strike/overpronation x 1MM reps = injury.
The ONE issue I have with running stores that do the whole gait analysis and shoe reco is that they try to match shoes to gait, even if that gait is problematic and likely to lead to injury.
There needs to be a middle ground combining quality shoes and correcting mechanical issues.
I'd argue that correcting mechanical issues is the more important part.
That poor hip extension/heel strike/overpronation x 1MM reps = injury.
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