megan60203
Hey guys so I just began to run/walk because I want to get in shape, and to get a flatter stomach. Apparantly walking/running is great for them? Anyway, when I walk or run, even when I'm just walking, I pull a muscle almost immediatly, and one of my knees end up hurting really badly. It still hurts, and ends up hurting for at least 3 days. Almost like it's popped, you know?
Also, I frequently jam my ankles when running, or at least they feel like that for the next few days too, and it hurts to put any weight on my feet at all. How can I prevent this? I'm only 15, so I don't see what I'm doing wrong. Will these symptoms go away eventually after some more weeks of practice?
Also, I always feel out of breath when I run, and so I end up walking 4/5 of the way, and sprinting 1/5. I can't seem to run long distances. Is this just a matter of more practice as well?
I also heard that when you run, you shouldn't be able to hear your feet, but I always seem to clomp. Please help!
Answer
That's great that you are starting to run. Yes, Runners do have very lean bodies. Running is one of the few activities that you can carry on with almost your entire life, and its great with a partner but you don't need one.
First off make sure you stretch before AND after your walks/runs.
Use a decent pair of athletic shoes. Someone above mentioned that Nike and Adidas aren't good options. I run competitively and Adidas makes a great shoe for people who tend to roll their foot to the side (over-pronator). Nike works well if you have a narrow foot. Brooks, Asics are some of the better brands. Anyways its not so much the brand but what kind of shoe works best for your foot and running style. If you have the money its a good idea to go to a store just for running shoes and have a sales person watch how you run and help you pick out a shoe that's best for you. Its good if they can see your old shoe too - so that they know what parts you wear out first. If you don't have the money for a pricey shoe go to one of those stores and just take the name down of the shoes they recommend and try to get them cheaper off eBay or at a discount store.
It takes a while to build up to a level where you can maintain a constant pace for the length of your run. I've heard a lot of people have success with a RUN/WALK program.
Example: http://www.targetshooting.ca/reframerize.cfm?redirect=http://www.targetshooting.ca/train_running.htm
Basically you work on building up the distance you walk. And then ease into running. Also with a weekly plan like the one above you know when to look for results and don't get down when you can't run fast right off the bat. This will you feel less out of breath.
One of the people above said not to breathe out of your mouth. That's the oddest thing I've ever heard. You breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Don't worry about getting dehydrated. Just make sure you drink water constantly during the day. Keep a water bottle around.
The clomping thing will get better with time. I still struggle with it and have been running for 16 years. Try to push off from the ball of your foot - its just after your big toe and before your arch. That will give you a less clopping style to running.
If you do twist or pull something on a run make sure to ice it when you get home. But not for any more than 20 minutes at a time. The gel packs at pharmacy's work great.
Best of luck with getting fit!
That's great that you are starting to run. Yes, Runners do have very lean bodies. Running is one of the few activities that you can carry on with almost your entire life, and its great with a partner but you don't need one.
First off make sure you stretch before AND after your walks/runs.
Use a decent pair of athletic shoes. Someone above mentioned that Nike and Adidas aren't good options. I run competitively and Adidas makes a great shoe for people who tend to roll their foot to the side (over-pronator). Nike works well if you have a narrow foot. Brooks, Asics are some of the better brands. Anyways its not so much the brand but what kind of shoe works best for your foot and running style. If you have the money its a good idea to go to a store just for running shoes and have a sales person watch how you run and help you pick out a shoe that's best for you. Its good if they can see your old shoe too - so that they know what parts you wear out first. If you don't have the money for a pricey shoe go to one of those stores and just take the name down of the shoes they recommend and try to get them cheaper off eBay or at a discount store.
It takes a while to build up to a level where you can maintain a constant pace for the length of your run. I've heard a lot of people have success with a RUN/WALK program.
Example: http://www.targetshooting.ca/reframerize.cfm?redirect=http://www.targetshooting.ca/train_running.htm
Basically you work on building up the distance you walk. And then ease into running. Also with a weekly plan like the one above you know when to look for results and don't get down when you can't run fast right off the bat. This will you feel less out of breath.
One of the people above said not to breathe out of your mouth. That's the oddest thing I've ever heard. You breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Don't worry about getting dehydrated. Just make sure you drink water constantly during the day. Keep a water bottle around.
The clomping thing will get better with time. I still struggle with it and have been running for 16 years. Try to push off from the ball of your foot - its just after your big toe and before your arch. That will give you a less clopping style to running.
If you do twist or pull something on a run make sure to ice it when you get home. But not for any more than 20 minutes at a time. The gel packs at pharmacy's work great.
Best of luck with getting fit!
i need recommendations for a watch for my girlfriend?
mstpn2
i would like to buy a new watch for my girlfriend but would like some advice from ladies. she loved her old watch and i would like to find one as similar to it as possible. her old watch was a nike (one of those that are slanted a little) a small sport watch, it had functions that allowed her to time her runs and she liked that it was not too big on her wrist. so i need something that is
1) ladies size (smaller than mens or unisex)
2) digital
3) functions such as cronograph, lap timer etc.
4) would really like to get one with yellow on it as that is her favorite color
5) would like to buy another nike one as she really liked the old one but if you have another one that you enjoy let me know
i've looked on nike's website but all the watches they have seem like they are either too big or very boring looking. i'm looking for anyone who has such a watch and would recommend it to me. thank you!
Answer
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Womens-Nike-Triax-Speed-50-Regular-Watch-WR0128-002_W0QQitemZ140160231092QQihZ004QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Triax-Junior-Digital-Sport-Ladies-WR-Watch-WR0017_W0QQitemZ190156393752QQihZ009QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Imara-Run-Womens-Runners-Watch-WR0075-703_W0QQitemZ130156633407QQihZ003QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
the second and third are even yellow. =)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Womens-Nike-Triax-Speed-50-Regular-Watch-WR0128-002_W0QQitemZ140160231092QQihZ004QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Triax-Junior-Digital-Sport-Ladies-WR-Watch-WR0017_W0QQitemZ190156393752QQihZ009QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Imara-Run-Womens-Runners-Watch-WR0075-703_W0QQitemZ130156633407QQihZ003QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
the second and third are even yellow. =)
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