Any runners here? -

[cypocraphy]

Friday was the first time since the last time I posted here. I skipped yesterday because I'm bum but today I'll do it again for sure.

 

[Internet War Criminal]

Not running for almost a year then starting every day is a really good way to get shin splints or various other injuries.

Start by running three times a week, go up to four, then five etc. running five days in a row then taking three weeks off then doing it the right seems like a waste of time imo

 

[Aquinas]

I used to run back in Seattle, unlike what others would tell you in their stories, me and my group werent big shit, not at all really. I remember when our nomad was gunned down by some Boosters after he chased them to their hide out trying to get his motorcycle back. and jackie? poor jackie, dont really know what happened to her but i can only imagine the bioplague took her, dont know about the rest of the gang, but i'm just lazing about in my filthy 'appartment' hiding out from the last botched job, shitfaced and watching anime of course.

 

[Heimdallr]

Im a runner. An ex runner. Big in high school sort of let meander away from me in my post high school years. Recently took it up in a serious way again.

75 miles in one month, about 15 miles a week. Soon to make the hundred mile club and beyond

 

[cypocraphy]

75 miles in one month, about 15 miles a week. Soon to make the hundred mile club and beyond

Awesome.I was doing 21+ a week back when I was a man. I need to get into it on a steady basis again, I've noticed my stomach is getting a bit bigger.

 

[Heimdallr]

^ Your stomach, mind and body will thank you. I have been getting back into it and feel way healthier/happier than I have in years.

In the past month I have barely had a drink, and definitly no hard liquor. I eat apples,oranges and nuts on a daily basis and drink plenty of water as well. The 78 mile club was joined today. I wonder what it will be like when I join the 100?

 

[Coda]

Do any of you kiwis have advise on how to treat/prevent shin splints? My legs are killing me and I really want to keep pushing myself throughout this new year.

 

[Heimdallr]

Here is an inspiring running story: http://www.runnersworld.com/2017-he...ong-distance-savior-makorobondo-dee-salukombo

As to shin splints? Idk.. just stretch..drink plenty of water. Best ask a coach or physical therapist. I don't really know.

 

[Kamen Rider Black RX]

My mom gave me some walking exercise bike. It's pretty nice on a bad night. I find I want to use the drill instructor from Full Metal Jacket as my background noise.

 

[Dr. Voss]

I'm currently studying at home and running has been a really crucial way for me to take breaks and keep myself from going into a burnout. So basically my life consists of four things:
1. Study.
2. Run.
3. Eat. (I've been having problems with losing too much weight because of running.)
4. Sleep.

Rinse and repeat.

 

[aerostar88]

This thread doesn't seem too active but I went looking for it as running has become super important to me lately. I lost like half my body weight and only allowed myself to run once I reached a weight that was permissive to not completely wrecking my knees.

Seriously the last bit of weight that needed to come off just melted away once I started consistently running.

I'm currently studying at home and running has been a really crucial way for me to take breaks and keep myself from going into a burnout. So basically my life consists of four things:
1. Study.
2. Run.
3. Eat. (I've been having problems with losing too much weight because of running.)
4. Sleep.

Rinse and repeat.

Seriously I am in the same boat. I have a final exam tomorrow and just got in from an 18 km run. It's the only way I can take breaks without totally dicking around and wasting time. Plus there's good evidence for the positive effects of physical activity on the formation of new memories and the retrieval of stored knowledge.

Has anyone here done a road race or marathon? I signed up for my first 10k (so ~16 km) for the end of July and I am so excited. I just need to get used to running without headphones, really.

 

[Grand Lunar]

I did cross country in high school, still run casually for recreation. Could manage a 17:30 5k time at my height, but am probably pretty average now.

 

[TerminalTryHard]

Tried my elevation mask out for the first time today. I didn't think a three mile run would kick my ass even with the mask on, I was definitely wrong though. Can't wait to take it out on another run.

 

[Timecube]

I was on the cross country team in high school and have run for exercise/fun off-and-on. I've been back at it for about a year now and plan on hitting the road today for a 5 miler.

 

[MetalParakeet]

Maybe you guys can help me out.

When I was younger, I had a growth disorder (basically grew too fast in too short of time) that left me with weak hips, knees and ankles.

Since I've been off work, I've started to try to get into running/jogging. I started out with the wrong shoes so I dicked up my ankles and knees from impact.

I got myself some great running shoes and had plenty of rest to heal but my legs still feel like garbage. I've had constant ankle pain when resting and when I go out for a walk/jog, I can't go more than .2 of a mile before my knees start to swell up and feel like they're having difficulty bending.

I'm not very athletic as it is so it's not like I'm going hard. Best I've done was 3.5 miles in an hour, and 90% of it was walking. However when I'm working, I'm doing 12-16 hours on my feet in steel toes and haven't had this issue.

I'm not sure if my legs are still dicked from trying to run in improper shoes, or if I'm just experiencing the lasting effects of having weak ass joints.

Any suggestions on how I can get my knees and ankles moving without pain?

 

[737 MAX Stan Account]

Does running from myself count?

 

[GHTD]

I interval run when I can. Just did it to the end of the neighborhood this morning, still need to work on my technique.

 

[RightToBearBlarms]

Maybe you guys can help me out.

When I was younger, I had a growth disorder (basically grew too fast in too short of time) that left me with weak hips, knees and ankles.

Since I've been off work, I've started to try to get into running/jogging. I started out with the wrong shoes so I dicked up my ankles and knees from impact.

I got myself some great running shoes and had plenty of rest to heal but my legs still feel like garbage. I've had constant ankle pain when resting and when I go out for a walk/jog, I can't go more than .2 of a mile before my knees start to swell up and feel like they're having difficulty bending.

I'm not very athletic as it is so it's not like I'm going hard. Best I've done was 3.5 miles in an hour, and 90% of it was walking. However when I'm working, I'm doing 12-16 hours on my feet in steel toes and haven't had this issue.

I'm not sure if my legs are still dicked from trying to run in improper shoes, or if I'm just experiencing the lasting effects of having weak ass joints.

Any suggestions on how I can get my knees and ankles moving without pain?

Try other low impact forms of cardio to work your way up to more running. Rowing or using the elliptical at the gym gets your legs moving for extended periods of time without you having to bear the shock of your body weight on your lower body joints.

When I was recovering from a hip injury about a year ago I started doing an hour a day on the elliptical. You won't look cool necessarily but you can just hang out and watch Netflix while you do it or whatever. Just getting your body used to moving at a decent clip for 30-60 minutes at a time can make a huge difference when you're starting out with running.

Shoes can make all the difference especially if you don't really know if you're an over/under pronator. Local running stores will usually let you test shoes on a treadmill there and give you recommendations but it sounds like you got that part figured out.

 

[MetalParakeet]

Try other low impact forms of cardio to work your way up to more running. Rowing or using the elliptical at the gym gets your legs moving for extended periods of time without you having to bear the shock of your body weight on your lower body joints.

When I was recovering from a hip injury about a year ago I started doing an hour a day on the elliptical. You won't look cool necessarily but you can just hang out and watch Netflix while you do it or whatever. Just getting your body used to moving at a decent clip for 30-60 minutes at a time can make a huge difference when you're starting out with running.

Shoes can make all the difference especially if you don't really know if you're an over/under pronator. Local running stores will usually let you test shoes on a treadmill there and give you recommendations but it sounds like you got that part figured out.

The problem is I don't have a gym available due to pandemic and I might not have one after as they already had the business up for sale. They might not reopen.

So the trick is finding other low impact exercises at home unfortunately

 

[Orion Balls]

The problem is I don't have a gym available due to pandemic and I might not have one after as they already had the business up for sale. They might not reopen.

So the trick is finding other low impact exercises at home unfortunately

Do you live near a lake, by any lucky chance? Pools don't seem to be opening, but folks are ignoring closed beach warnings and going swimming, anyway. Goose poop is good for the skin.