Running is probably one of the hardest activities to start next to swimming... my team swims 3 times a week and that's it... (feeling a little burned out too)... BUT, I'd like to start running - and was wondering on if you guys have any tips.
I've googled it a bit and a lot of people say to start slow - walk a majority of the time and run in little spurts and build up from there.
Anyways, fellow swimmers - any other advice to give?
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Finally something I know a little bit about!
Shoes - I found a running store that did free video analysis of me running on a treadmill barefoot, and then had me try shoes until we found some that corrected my ankle issues (one pronates, one supinates).
iPod - A lot of people listen to tunes while they run, but consider your and your child's safety. Not everyone/everything on the road or on trails has your best interest at heart. This isn't the swimming pool. You want to make sure that you are focused on the environment and your exercise. If you are on a treadmill, then go ahead and listen to tunes, but on the road be very careful.
Training - I've had the shin splints and stress fractures to prove that too fast of an increase can lead to problems. 10% is a good number for higher mileage, but like swimming you can probably increase more than 10% for a little while. Here's a plan from Hal Higdeon that I've heard is good. www.halhigdon.com/.../plan.htm
As for whether running is good for swimming, I think it is good for my swimming but respect that everyone is entitled to their own opinion even if it might be wrong. :p
Finally something I know a little bit about!
Shoes - I found a running store that did free video analysis of me running on a treadmill barefoot, and then had me try shoes until we found some that corrected my ankle issues (one pronates, one supinates).
iPod - A lot of people listen to tunes while they run, but consider your and your child's safety. Not everyone/everything on the road or on trails has your best interest at heart. This isn't the swimming pool. You want to make sure that you are focused on the environment and your exercise. If you are on a treadmill, then go ahead and listen to tunes, but on the road be very careful.
Training - I've had the shin splints and stress fractures to prove that too fast of an increase can lead to problems. 10% is a good number for higher mileage, but like swimming you can probably increase more than 10% for a little while. Here's a plan from Hal Higdeon that I've heard is good. www.halhigdon.com/.../plan.htm
As for whether running is good for swimming, I think it is good for my swimming but respect that everyone is entitled to their own opinion even if it might be wrong. :p
