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#4,526
Orangesmokey said:
I can understand wanting to get back into running because I know how I feel when I miss a few days, but I think in a situation like this I might get it checked out before getting back into running. If it's a stress fracture you could make it worse by running. Outside of that the only thing I could think of would be icing before and after runnings to help with swelling.
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That's pretty much what Wes (PA friend) said... Actually, he said "don't be stupid... Get it checked out"...
 
#4,528
#4,528
pualsline said:
On another note, saw a Facebook status just now that said, "we'll I have officially signed up for the Nashville half marathon. Guess I will be doing some running this week to get ready"
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I'm not too far off from that! :lol:

I ran for the last time this evening before the race. I ran 5 miles, walked 1 mile, and ran 3 more. I hope my legs will carry me Saturday!
 
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bamacheats said:
I'm not too far off from that! :lol:

I ran for the last time this evening before the race. I ran 5 miles, walked 1 mile, and ran 3 more. I hope my legs will carry me Saturday!
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You should get at least a small run in on Wednesday or Thursday. Like 2 or 3 miles just to stay loose. JMO, tifwiw, gbo.
 
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Ok, Im sure this has been asked and answered many times within this thread, but I'll ask once again.

What advice do you give a former runner from way back in order to get them back into it? Creaky knees, job and family make it awfully hard to find the time or motivation. But its something I've been thinking about lately and would like to get back into some type of running routine.

Second, anyone have good advice on a daily/weekly running program for a person trying to get back into it. A realistic program to get me back in and over the hump.

Third, I've read a little on all the new types of shoes. I have some of the Asics Kayanos. Someone I read was promoting the newer shoes with the flatter bottoms saying it promotes a more correct running stride and saves your body/knees by keeping you from impacting the ground with your heels as you run. Any thoughts.

Thanks.
 
#4,533
#4,533
Couch to 5k is a good beginning program. Hal Higdon has some good plans. Just Google his name.

love my minimalist shoes but they take some getting used to.
 
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DyronNix said:
Ok, Im sure this has been asked and answered many times within this thread, but I'll ask once again.

What advice do you give a former runner from way back in order to get them back into it? Creaky knees, job and family make it awfully hard to find the time or motivation. But its something I've been thinking about lately and would like to get back into some type of running routine.

Second, anyone have good advice on a daily/weekly running program for a person trying to get back into it. A realistic program to get me back in and over the hump.

Third, I've read a little on all the new types of shoes. I have some of the Asics Kayanos. Someone I read was promoting the newer shoes with the flatter bottoms saying it promotes a more correct running stride and saves your body/knees by keeping you from impacting the ground with your heels as you run. Any thoughts.

Thanks.
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First of, you have to get yourself out there and make yourself find time to do it. It is a lot easier to find reasons not to do it then to actually do it. Like tri said, the couch to 5k program is a good easy program for people looking to start running or get back into running.

Second, I use the run keeper app on my phone to track my runs. It also will track hiking and biking. There are programs in the app to that you can use to motivate your runs and help you stay on track.

Third, As far as shoes go I would recommend finding a running specific store (eg. Fleet Feet) that will find the right shoe to fit your feet. I used Fleet Feet after I had been running for about a year and half straight. The shoes they recommended have made a difference in my runs. My feet feel better and my knees don't ache or hurt.
 
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You know your body better than any of us. Most of us love to push ourselves to our limit. Do you have any health reasons not to? Do you even want to? What are your goals that you want to accomplish? Health? 5k? 10k? Half marathon? Lose weight? Just to get out?

A lot of these answers will determine the type and amount of training you do.
 
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DyronNix said:
Ok, Im sure this has been asked and answered many times within this thread, but I'll ask once again.

What advice do you give a former runner from way back in order to get them back into it? Creaky knees, job and family make it awfully hard to find the time or motivation. But its something I've been thinking about lately and would like to get back into some type of running routine.

Second, anyone have good advice on a daily/weekly running program for a person trying to get back into it. A realistic program to get me back in and over the hump.

Third, I've read a little on all the new types of shoes. I have some of the Asics Kayanos. Someone I read was promoting the newer shoes with the flatter bottoms saying it promotes a more correct running stride and saves your body/knees by keeping you from impacting the ground with your heels as you run. Any thoughts.

Thanks.
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I would tell you to sign up for a race of some kind, even if it is just a 5K. Having that goal and date in mind should help with motivating you and keeping you interested in following a program or schedule. Depending on where you live, there are a lot of running clubs and groups that have race schedules listed and regularly scheduled groups that meet up to run.

As for the shoes, like others have said go to a running store and have them analyze your running stride. I used to get shin splints, but transitioned to a minimus shoe (New Balance for me) that has very little drop (heel to toe decline) and have been running pain free for the most part. If you do go with a minimus shoe, you need to start very slow and increase mileage slowly because it will likely lead to you changing your stride.
 
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I saw a bumper sticker that I want the other day. It was along the lines of the 26.2 or 13.1 stickers you get for completion of marathons or half marathons. This one said 0.0 :) SIAP
 
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OrangeBlitz said:
I saw a bumper sticker that I want the other day. It was along the lines of the 26.2 or 13.1 stickers you get for completion of marathons or half marathons. This one said 0.0 :) SIAP
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That's pretty funny. I finished my first half marathon last year and after I finished my buddy asked if I was going to get one of those "stupid" 13.1 stickers to put on my car. I told him hell yeah I was because I was proud of finishing.
 
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Orangesmokey said:
That's pretty funny. I finished my first half marathon last year and after I finished my buddy asked if I was going to get one of those "stupid" 13.1 stickers to put on my car. I told him hell yeah I was because I was proud of finishing.
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Don't know why people are so jealous of that dumb sticker. I never hear anyone complaining about those stupid stick figure families.
 
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tri_vol said:
Don't know why people are so jealous of that dumb sticker. I never hear anyone complaining about those stupid stick figure families.
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Oh Lord... I saw one the other day that said "i don't give a fawk about your stick figure family!".... I've also seen some that have a stick figure dude in a hockey mask waving a chainsaw chasing the ithe stick figure family....
 
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tri_vol said:
Don't know why people are so jealous of that dumb sticker. I never hear anyone complaining about those stupid stick figure families.
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Never understood the hate for it either. Someone is proud of the accomplishment and that's the way they want to show it. Nothing wrong with it as far as I am concerned.
 
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Participated in the Run For Boston yesterday at fleet feet in Turkey Creek. Got 3.92 miles in 32:07, that's about tempo pace. That threw off my schedule for today (intervals were scheduled, changed to recovery) and tomorrow (recovery scheduled, changed to a base 5 miler), so I got 3.0 in today.

Weekly Total: 6.92 Miles
 
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"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'"
- Peter Maher, Irish-Canadian Olympian and Sub-2:12 marathoner

Saw this and really liked it. Thought I would share.
 
#4,550
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"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves. The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom. No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
- Sir Roger Bannister, first man to break the four minute mile

Another one.
 
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