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Why don't you run?
- Thread starter konka
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Yep. I got major inflammation in one of my ankles as well the last time I ran regularly. Ef that. Swimming or biking for me.
I do. I've run two marathons in the last two years.
Taking a year off this year, though, as I miss actually having a summer and not filling it with training runs. Might do a half or something, but otherwise I'm limiting myself to leisurely 5-10Ks.
Also I miss having all my toenails.
Taking a year off this year, though, as I miss actually having a summer and not filling it with training runs. Might do a half or something, but otherwise I'm limiting myself to leisurely 5-10Ks.
Also I miss having all my toenails.
Because my metabolism is absurdly fast already, and my fitness goals have been more centered around packing on weight for a couple years.
I run, just only about once or twice a week, for a few miles each time. I prefer to sprint when I can.
That said, I want to run a marathon one day, but it's mostly a goal for when I'm in my mid-to-late 30's.
I run, just only about once or twice a week, for a few miles each time. I prefer to sprint when I can.
That said, I want to run a marathon one day, but it's mostly a goal for when I'm in my mid-to-late 30's.
I run a little over a mile on the treadmill, as a warmup before I lift weights. That's usually three times per week.
I am thinking of getting into using the pool at my gym. Swimming is one of the best all-body workouts you can do; great for cardio as well. Also I'm an old fuck, so it would be better for the knees than running.
I am thinking of getting into using the pool at my gym. Swimming is one of the best all-body workouts you can do; great for cardio as well. Also I'm an old fuck, so it would be better for the knees than running.
I started running after my doctor advised me that my BP was high and that I needed to take a little bit better care of myself. It was great for a few months until I fucked up my right knee last year. My knee is STILL fucked up from running.
I changed my diet instead.
I changed my diet instead.
I have been getting back into running, at least 2 5k runs a week but I've recently intensified the speed so it's taking some time to adjust. Soon enough I'll get back to 5ks at the new speed and get faster times.
I love running but you do need variety, and plus sometimes you just need a nice walk instead of going all out.
I love running but you do need variety, and plus sometimes you just need a nice walk instead of going all out.
I play Pump It Up at my local arcade for a few hours a week. I don't know if it's as effective as running, but it's a damn sight more fun.
I run between 15-20 miles a week and yeah, all the complaints about it being boring, non-social and bad for your knees are 100% correct. I balance it out by mixing up when I run on a treadmill versus the outdoors and probably wouldn't be able to do it regularly if it weren't for AirPods and Pocket Casts.
Just started running in December, run 2 miles 3 times a week with cross training on the days in between, been wanting to bump it up to 3 miles every run but my staminas not there yet.
I have flat feet. No type of treatment in the military (orthotics, therapy) could eliminate the shin splints, back pain and arch pain. Maybe the insoles made it bearable for another 20 minutes, but eventually in my cardio session I'm gonna be in pain.
So now I opt for swimming, or the machine. And if I am running it's definitely gotta be a stop and go interval deal, like sprints. The constant running of miles is never happening again. It hurt too much.
So now I opt for swimming, or the machine. And if I am running it's definitely gotta be a stop and go interval deal, like sprints. The constant running of miles is never happening again. It hurt too much.
I like to interupt a nice walk with some Disc golf. Running, I try to limit that thanks to bad old hockey knees.
I used to run a lot more (5+ miles a couple of times a week), but I recently moved to Florida so I've transitioned to kickboxing for my cardio fix. I only run during holidays, vacation or special occasions now.
For just the next two weeks: because like so often, got injured. And it's my soleus muscle? That's a first.
But I'll keep run-commuting home when I'm better. Shorter runs have increased in enjoyability the more I've done it. But cycling will remain my primary exercise.
But I'll keep run-commuting home when I'm better. Shorter runs have increased in enjoyability the more I've done it. But cycling will remain my primary exercise.
Because I played football in highschool which lead to $40k worth of knee surgeries to let me even walk properly. Not going to undo that by tripping on a random sidewalk somewhere.
Plus it's boring as fuck and I don't feel accomplished/get a "runner's high" from it. If I'm traveling in a direction it's to accomplish something, not to putz around for the sake of it. I have too much shit to do to wander around in circles in my free time.
Plus it's boring as fuck and I don't feel accomplished/get a "runner's high" from it. If I'm traveling in a direction it's to accomplish something, not to putz around for the sake of it. I have too much shit to do to wander around in circles in my free time.
I run when the weather allows. I hate running in the ice and snow. Additionally I'm not a fan of treadmills.
I have always walked a lot (an average of 10 daily kilometers) for the last 20 years or so (I´m 37). That kept my weight in relatively healthy levels despite gaming, eating and drinking more than I should had. That said, two months ago I started running almost every day (between 6 and 15 daily kilometers) and the effects on my body have been surprising. Combining it with boxing and biking, I have been able to lose 12 kilos in that time span (I started at 95, currently at 83, final objective is to stabilize around 78). My stamina and self-esteem have both vastly improved.
I even downloaded some apps (Adidas Runtastic, etc.) to keep a better check on my running routine. Next objective: buying quality, specialized running shoes.
I even downloaded some apps (Adidas Runtastic, etc.) to keep a better check on my running routine. Next objective: buying quality, specialized running shoes.
I'm not trying to discount anyone's knee pain but I've been running between 50-70 miles a week for years now, and my knees are 100% pain free. So it doesn't affect everyone. Right now I'm running 10-12 miles almost every morning, 90% of it on asphalt and 10% on concrete, which is not the ideal surface for running. And I have zero knee issues.
Between soccer, basketball and tennis I get more than enough cardio. Running by itself is boring as fuck and a waste of my time tbh
Because I am on my feet and walking around all day for work. Often times pushing/pulling weight while I do.
Also I'm stength training, and running can interfere with your muscle recovery after doing barbell squat sets.
Also I'm stength training, and running can interfere with your muscle recovery after doing barbell squat sets.
After running for a while, you tend to develop a better sense of pacing and eventually learn to fix posture mistakes such as heel striking. I have severely flat feet so even after 3 years of running 15-20 miles a week, my feet still develop blisters where they're the most abnormally flat. But even still, once I learned how to properly self regulate my pace and naturally began fore foot running, my results increased dramatically while my "recharge times" shrank.
What's your pace btw for those daily runs? Do you have any advice for breathing techniques and/or pain mitigation?