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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I would say slow is key! If you are in great shape from swimming you can really trash your knees in a hurry if you aren't careful. You need to build up all those stability muscles so don't over do it. A few years ago I started running after riding all winter, I was in better cardio shape than my knees could take. I ended up limping through biking season with constant knee problems.
I would say slow is key! If you are in great shape from swimming you can really trash your knees in a hurry if you aren't careful. You need to build up all those stability muscles so don't over do it. A few years ago I started running after riding all winter, I was in better cardio shape than my knees could take. I ended up limping through biking season with constant knee problems.
