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 run. about 20 miles a week. best advice i can think of.....
listen to your body. don't overdo it. relax.
shoes: go to a real runner's store. shoes are extremely important. (i am one of those that believes in rotating my shoes and running shoes are for running only.)
technique: if it hurts, you are doing something wrong. (other than muscular aches when first getting started.)
check out chi running: danny dreyer has a website for it. it is all about injury free running. done correctly, there is no jarring, there are no injuries... though i am not a complete adherent to the technique taught, i have used a similar style for 30 years now. other than time off for a knee problem in the late 70's and a broken ankle in mid 80's i have not had to take time off for injuries.
and again, listen to your body. (not an ipod... unless you are on a closed track.... people in cars are just toooooooooo dangerous... never trust a car) never trust a dog (when running... they seem to think it is some sort of game)
oh, and, listen to your body.
be,
jim
i run. about 20 miles a week. best advice i can think of.....
listen to your body. don't overdo it. relax.
shoes: go to a real runner's store. shoes are extremely important. (i am one of those that believes in rotating my shoes and running shoes are for running only.)
technique: if it hurts, you are doing something wrong. (other than muscular aches when first getting started.)
check out chi running: danny dreyer has a website for it. it is all about injury free running. done correctly, there is no jarring, there are no injuries... though i am not a complete adherent to the technique taught, i have used a similar style for 30 years now. other than time off for a knee problem in the late 70's and a broken ankle in mid 80's i have not had to take time off for injuries.
and again, listen to your body. (not an ipod... unless you are on a closed track.... people in cars are just toooooooooo dangerous... never trust a car) never trust a dog (when running... they seem to think it is some sort of game)
oh, and, listen to your body.
be,
jim
